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Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.
Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM
Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.
On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.
Published 10 Mar 2024 07:18 PM
Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR
Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.
Published 04 Mar 2024 05:55 PM
A Look Into The Numbers: Steve Smith: Is The "Best Since Bradman" On Decline
During the first Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his downward spiral as an opening batsman. He was removed by Matt Henry for 31 in 71 balls during the first Test, and Kiwi captain Tim Southee later dismissed him for a three-ball duck in the second inning. Smith's lean run, which began right at the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle, has been further enhanced by this. Smith has scored 12, 11*, 6, 91*, 31, and 0 since the opening, for a total of 151 runs at an average of 37.75 in six innings. Even with such a small sample size, Smith hasn't exactly had his best opening performance. Regarding his total test results since the beginning of the WTC cycle 2023–25, they have been comparatively lackluster for someone who is widely regarded as the standard by which excellence and consistency in tests are measured. Smith has scored only 718 runs at an average of 37.78 across 22 innings in 11 Tests played under the new cycle, with just one century and four fifties. His highest rating is 110.Usman Khawaja (916 runs in 11 matches at an average of 43.61), Zak Crawley of England (808 runs in nine matches at an average of 47.52), and most recently Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opening sensation from India (971 runs in eight Tests at an average of 69.35), have all scored more runs than him, even though he is still the fourth-highest run scorer in the current cycle.Smith hasn't been able to sustain most of his excellent starts during this time, frequently faltering in his 30s and 40s or failing to reach a century without reaching a half-century. Additionally, Smith's strike rate over this entire period has been 50.42, which is less than his career strike rate of 53.54. His average has also suffered, dropping from 60.04 to 57.52 shortly after he hit the game-winning century against India in the ICC World Test Championship final.
Published 02 Mar 2024 06:16 PM
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The Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2025 preparations.
Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan are among the players who have joined the team in the camp.According to a statement from the team, the Gujarat Titans kicked up their training camp in Surat on Monday in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.Along with the coaches and support personnel, a number of players have joined the team in the camp, including Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan.In last year's massive auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Champions assembled a formidable 25-man team by acquiring top players like England's Jos Buttler, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, one of India's top fast bowlers, and all-rounder Washington Sundar.The Gujarat Titans kept Shahrukh Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 23, according to confirmation earlier Sunday by Rajeev Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Speaking to media at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, Rajeev Shukla disclosed the IPL 2025 date, stating, "IPL is going to start from March 23." The big auction, which took place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, has already allowed all ten franchisees to select the team of their choice. Following the bidding, rumors circulated regarding the potential start date of the lucrative league.
ILT20: Despite losing to the Desert Vipers, Adair considers the Gulf Giants' impressive start.
Even though the Gulf Giants lost their opening match in the International League (IL) T20 league's third season, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have put on a good show, and the environment aroundDespite the fact that the Gulf Giants' season in the International competition (IL) T20 competition began with a loss, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have presented a solid front, and the players' environment is positive despite the setback.Adair, the bowling all-rounder for the Gulf Giants, gave his thoughts on the team's tenacious performance against the Desert Vipers following Tuesday night's ILT20 Season 3 match at the Dubai International Stadium. Irish star Adair emphasized the Gulf Giants' unwavering dedication and upbeat attitude despite losing by six wickets in a low-scoring match in which Desert Vipers successfully chased down the mark with Sam Curran's undefeated 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's blistering 40.Although the outcome wasn't in their favor, the game was a fierce battle in which the Gulf Giants put up a strong display. "We showed great determination in defending our target, putting in a strong shift throughout the innings," Adair said, quickly praising his team's efforts. "There were definitely opportunities for us to win the game, and we fought out there," Adair remarked in his analysis of the team's performance. We know we are capable of game-winning performances, even though the outcome wasn't in our favor this time."
BCCI vice-prez Rajeev Shukla says the IPL 2025 will start on March 23. The Champions Trophy squad announcement date has been announced.
Rajeev Shukla said the IPL 2025 starts on March 23 and disclosed the date for India's Champions Trophy team release.Vice-president Rajeev Shukla of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 would begin on March 23. Shukla disclosed the tournament's start date to the media on Sunday after the BCCI general meeting.Important decisions pertaining to the management of Indian cricket were taken at the BCCI meeting on January 12 in addition to the announcement of the IPL's start date. According to Shukla, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the BCCI treasurer, while Devajit Saikia will take Jay Shah's place as the organization's new secretary. He added that the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) venues will be revealed soon, and that the Champions Trophy teams meeting will be held between January 18 and 19. However, there have been differing claims regarding the IPL's start date. According to ESPNCricinfo, the competition will really commence on March 21. According to a BCCI insider cited by PTI, the competition would start on "March 20 or 21."Gautam Gambhir and Indian captain Rohit Sharma attended the review meeting on Saturday in response to India's dismal showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where the team lost 1-3 to Australia. Another 0–3 clean-sweep loss to New Zealand at home came before the series. "The Border Gavaskar Trophy performance, what went wrong, and the necessary course adjustment were all covered in depth. However, do not anticipate a hasty decision from the new BCCI administration," a source familiar with Board events told PTI under anonymity.
Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Foreign Career Following...
According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue leading the squad for a few more months before calling it quits on his international career.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is already well known, there is a lot of discussion over who Rohit's successor should be in the leadership position, and Jasprit Bumrah is the front-runner. According to reports, Rohit has told the BCCI selectors and top managers that he intends to continue leading the side in Test matches and One-Day Internationals for a few more months before ending his international career.Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Global Career According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue serving as captain of the squad for a few more months before ending his international career.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated @ 01:25 PM IST on January 13, 2025Two minutes to read Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. Following... Rohit Sharma may soon put an end to his international career© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is generally known, the subject of Rohit's replacement in theThe selection committee and BCCI executives, however, aren't totally in favor of Bumrah taking over as the team's permanent captain. He must carefully control his workload to avoid injuries, which have hindered his career for a long time. In order to support Bumrah, the selectors are eager to identify qualified candidates for vice captaincy. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. The administration does not want two different leaders for Test matches and ODIs, according to a report in the Hindi daily. Although Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as ODI captain was also considered, the T20I captain currently has no position in India's 50-over squad.
Batter with an average of 664, back in the selection fray, last played for India eight years ago: report
Karun Nair, who has scored 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122* in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024–25 campaign, has not lost.Karun Nair wrote on X (previously Twitter) in December 2022, "Dear cricket, give me one more chance," after seeing the tragic conclusion of his cricket career. The middle-order hitter, however, is said to be back in the running for national selection after making a significant turnaround over the following 12 to 13 months. In Indian cricket, Nair's situation is still among the most intriguing. Despite his historic 303 against England in Chennai, he was unable to establish himself as a key player in India's long-term strategy. However, Nair's incredible numbers in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign have compelled the national selection committee, directed by Ajit Agarkar, to take note.In the last six innings of the domestic 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair has amassed 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122*. Having amassed more than 600 runs without being removed, he has not yet been removed in this competition. He also holds the record for most runs scored by a batter in List A cricket history without being dismissed thanks to his valiant efforts with the bat. In addition, he is only the second hitter, after Narayan Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, to reach five hundreds in a single competition. Nair is one of just three batsmen in List A cricket who have achieved four straight hundreds thus far."It was an emotional moment when I put that tweet," Nair told the Indian Express his unbeaten 122 and an unbroken 200-run stand with Dhruv Shorey (unbeaten 118) for Vidarbha against Rajasthan. "For six-seven months, when I didn't play any cricket, all I did was travel three hours a day just to have a net session. I had no other option. I wasn't considered for any format and I was really emotional at that point of time. I had to move on and work on myself. Moving on wasn't easy, I needed a couple of months to get over it and then start practicing my skills and mindset. I would say, I was just preparing myself so that when I got another opportunity, I was not going to give anyone an excuse to drop me. For that, I needed to score runs and be consistent. So I just worked hard to get that back in my game," he said.
For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.
Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, has finally returned to the Indian team after being selected for the five Twenty20 Internationals against England that begin in Kolkata on January 22. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. Following that, he underwent ankle surgery and experienced knee pain.The selectors chose Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team on Saturday, but they have not yet revealed India's ODI team for the three February matches against England or the preliminary 15 for the Champions Trophy, which must be announced by January 12.Since the extent of the injury that kept him from bowling in Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney is still unknown, Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the 15 for the Twenty20 Internationals match against England. After playing the Test series in Australia, Rishabh Pant, who was India's primary wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is played in Sri Lanka in July of last year, was probably rested along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two wicketkeepers for the Twenty20 International match against England are Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Due to his shoulder ailment, batting all-rounder Riyan Parag was not available. The selection committee did not include Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak from the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa in November. They were replaced by Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar, who were all involved in India's Test tour of Australia and missed that series. Shami participated in all nine of Bengal's T20 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy since resuming domestic cricket in November 2024, taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. However, he only participated in three of Bengal's seven 50-over matches in the subsequent Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking five wickets at a 25.80 average.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position.According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Inside BGT: Virat Kohli was chasing a ghost as a batsman, but he flourished as a stand-in leader.
British comedian Mark Street recently talked about his passion for cricket on an edition of the BBC's Desert Island Discs show. "Sport isn't just about a ball or a race, as those who don't understand it believe. I find everything about it, including the drama, to be really moving.A portion of the Sydney fans would yell, "Kohli is a wa***r," for a short time on the final day of the series. Even if it was abuse, it seemed like a last-ditch effort to arouse him. With the exception of a century in Perth that not even his most devoted admirer would consider noteworthy, Kohli never shone during the summer while they waited for him to blow their team away with the bat.The Australian supporters were aware that this was not the Kohli of the past, save for a shoulder-barge that would cause the odd flickering booing. The takeaways include a barge, an irate look at an airport due to a miscommunication, an occasional yell, and an intense conversation in a group setting. On the field, there was also some obvious rage. At certain moments in the series, it forced one to closely follow him with binoculars. He once thrashed his arms and yelled something close to the umpire, who appeared surprised as he crossed over at the end of an over. He had occasionally been heard grumbling on the field since Adelaide. Was he unhappy with the captain's strategy? Was he irritated by some colleagues' lack of effort or the drop in bowling quality when Jasprit Bumrah wasn't playing? Unless Kohli speaks, which is doubtful, we won't know. He spoke to the bowlers and asked Rohit to alter his strategy on the field much more regularly after Brisbane.
No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025
The Indian Premier League's (IPL) eagerly awaited 18th edition is just a few months away, and anticipation is building rapidly. Our favorite teams made some thrilling signings and made some surprising decisions as they prepared the roster for the IPL 2025 season, making the IPL 2025 mega-auctions an exciting ride. There were hopes that the Chennai-based team would get Rishabh Pant, but the five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings appeared composed throughout the auction. Once more, MS Dhoni's strategy paid off, as CSK's paddle, which had been mute for the most part of the auctions, became clearly obvious during his particular favorite all-rounder category.That's safe to say. Dhoni and the entire CSK administration have assembled a winning team for the competition once more. In light of this, let's examine the three players who have the potential to significantly impact CSK's performance in the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.
Highlights of India vs. Australia, 5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas Fight, Usman Khawaja Is Out on the Final Ball of Day 1
Highlights of India vs. Australia: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps.Day 1 of India vs. Australia's Fifth Test Highlights: On the first day of the fifth and final Test match between Australia and India in Sydney on Friday, Australia bowled out India for 185, reaching nine for one at stumps. In the last session, India lost the final six wickets for 78 runs after rallying from 57 for 3 to 107 for 4 at tea. India's top scorer was Rishabh Pant (40 off 98), while Australia's best bowler was Scott Boland (4/31). As a result of Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Usman Khawaja from the final ball of the day, Australia finished the day at nine for one. After Khawaja was dismissed, Bumrah got into a fight with young Sam Konstas. Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, had earlier taken a break from the series decider with
Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error.
Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas excessively agitated Jasprit Bumrah over a situation that didn't even concern him in the final over before stumps. Usman Khawaja, Konstas' opening partner, was dismissed by Bumrah at the striker's end shortly after the incident, which prompted the Indian pacer to respond aggressively and invite Virat Kohli to join in.All of this occurred during the day's penultimate delivery when Khawaja took a moment to get ready at the striker's end, disrupting Bumrah's rhythm. However, the pacer became agitated when Konstas, who wasn't a striker, spoke to Bumrah and became involved in the incident.Video: As tempers flare, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. On Day 1 of the Sydney Test, Virat Kohli also contributed when Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas got into a furious argument just before stumps.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 01:37 PM IST on January 3, 2025Two minutes to read Video: As tensions rise, Jasprit Bumrah makes Usman Khawaja pay for Sam Konstas' error. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah's violent conduct against Sam Konstas© Video Grab Sam Konstas, Australia's promising opening batsman, has repeatedly stated that he want to talk about more than just his bat. On Friday, Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India, Konstas unduly agitated Jasprit Bumrah about a topic in the final over before stumps.Prior to this, India's batting performance was disappointing once more, scoring 185 runs, even after substitute captain Jasprit Bumrah had scored 22 runs. India's top-scoring batsman on the first day was Rishabh Pant, who amassed 40 runs before once again succumbing to his aggressive tendencies. However, after just making 17 runs before being removed to the outside off delivery once more, Kohli let everyone down.Due to his poor form, India benched Rohit Sharma for the game, but Shubman Gill, who took his place, did not make the most of his start either, hitting just 20 runs before being removed by spinner Nathan Lyon. The necessary foundation for India ahead of Day 2 was established with Bumrah's single wicket before stumps on Day 1. Early on Day 2, India would look for a few fast wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in the BGT final, while Rohit Sharma chooses to "rest" for the Sydney Test.
Rohit Sharma, the Test captain of India, will be "rested" for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Friday morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to step out for the toss in his place.Australia vs. India, 5th Test: Following a run of setbacks in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma is under increasing scrutiny, with concerns raised regarding his form and leadership. Rohit's decisions might determine the fate of the squad and his legacy as India attempts to save the series in Sydney.For Rohit Sharma, the knives are out. After suffering multiple setbacks in the present Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the skipper of India, a doyen of white-ball cricket, is under tremendous strain. His position in the team is under unprecedented scrutiny as he has only scored 31 runs in three Test matches. Despite leading 1-0 in the highly anticipated five-match series, India has given up an insurmountable advantage to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India lost a Boxing Day Test in Australia for the first time in thirteen years. For the first time in ten years, they are also in danger of losing a Test series to Australia. As Rohit has struggled at the crease, all of this has happened under his guidance.Despite the losses, a draw in the Sydney Test in the New Year would allow India to rescue the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Even if 2024 came to a disappointing finish, there is always optimism for the coming year.Rohit Sharma's choices will have a big impact. Even though it doesn't appear like he will retire from Test cricket, it is imperative that the proper decisions (read as bold) be made on the team lineup for the Sydney Test, which begins on January 3. Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir, the team's new captain and coach, have taken satisfaction in putting the team's needs first, even when it means making tough choices.
As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position. According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Juthe Log: Former Indian Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co. For Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Scandal
After third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's decision without providing any solid evidence, Yashasvi Jaiswal's ejection became the subject of intense discussion.After India's 184-run loss to Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna blasted the Australian team's strategy in the fourth Test match and demanded "fair play" from them. The hosts seized a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series after Indian batters once again struggled against Australia's bowling attack while chasing 340 on the last day of play. With no solid proof, third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's judgment during India's chase, sparking intense discussion on India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal. The third umpire's ruling was based on the video footage, which indicated some deflection even though the Snickometer showed no disturbance when the ball struck Jaiswal's gloves.Both the Indian camp and former players were not pleased with the result, blaming the technology for not doing its job adequately. 'There's no use in stirring controversy,' Khanna said, in contrast. In order to alter the outcome of the game, he suggested that the squad captained by Rohit Sharma play fair cricket initially.
Andhra Cricket Association Reward Nitish Kumar Reddy With Huge Cash Prize
Cricketing greats hailed Nitish Kumar Reddy's incredible effort, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history.Young Nitish Reddy received a financial award of Rs 25 lakh from the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday in recognition of his first Test century, which was essential to India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. On the third day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Reddy, 21, led India to 358 for nine with a tenacious unbeaten 105. "For the Andhra Cricket Association, today is a lucky day and the happiest time of year. The selection of an Andhra lad for the Test and international T20 formats makes us very thrilled. Nitish Kumar Reddy is receiving an award of Rs 25 lakh on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association as a token of appreciation," (ACA) President KesineniIn the fourth Test, Reddy, who had excelled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, once again displayed his perseverance by forming an important 127-run combination with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls). Cricketing greats hailed Reddy's incredible century, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history. The Australian pacer is now convinced of the young Indian batter's batsmanship after Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland propelled him past his first Test hundred. More significantly, Reddy provided the team a chance to salvage the fourth Test match here by scoring an undefeated 105 as they reached 358 for nine in their opening innings.Yes, it's clear that he's playing really well. It's a lower-order player coming in down the center, but he's attempting to re-impose some pressure on us. And he's playing well," Boland said in response to a PTI question following the day's action. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "He performed incredibly well. He's been a young Indian player who has performed admirably at hitting the ball. He appears to have almost every shot in the book," he continued.
Ravi Shastri's mic drop comment regarding Washington Sundar's return: "If Ashwin had known India at MCG, he wouldn't have retired."
Because he believed he was not needed in the Indian XI in Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin retired. Shasri claimed that if he had been aware of MCG, things could have turned out differently.Had Ravichandran Ashwin known that India would be fielding two spin-bowling all-rounders in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG in Melbourne, he would not have retired in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri. After the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Ashwin, who only participated in one Test during the series, shocked everyone by declaring his retirement. He claimed that as a cricket player, he still had fire left in him, which he would employ in both club and IPL cricket. In the same news conference, minutes later, India captain Rohit Sharma claimed that Ashwin had told him that he might retire in Perth, but he persuaded him to stay by selecting him forIt doesn't take long to decipher that Ashwin wanted Rohit to reaffirm his spot in the team for the Melbourne and Sydney Test matches, something the Indian skipper was clearly unable to do without taking the circumstances into account.
Big IPL 2025 Sacrifice Announced by Sanju Samson, Who Will Be Changing His Role To...
The possibility of playing as a fielder has been discussed by Sanju Samson, who was signed by RR for Rs 18 crore.In the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), may relinquish his wicketkeeping responsibilities. After being signed by RR for Rs 18 crore, Samson has hinted at the possibility of switching to fielding and handing up the wicketkeeping duties to young Dhruv Jurel. Samson also disclosed that he spoke with Jurel about the same thing, particularly as the latter was eager to hold onto the wickets following his recent promotion to second-choice Test wicketkeeper for India."We believe that Dhruv Jurel should wear the gloves in the IPL given his current status as a Test wicket-keeper, even though I haven't stated this on air. It was a conversation. We'll probably be sharing gloves. As a fielder, I have never captained. That could be difficult. "I understand where you are coming from, Dhruv, and I think you should also keep for a few games as the team's leader," I informed him. Nothing should come before the team, but we'll see how we can work it out. Samson stated in a discussion on Ab de Villiers' YouTube channel that "the team should come first and the individual must be given importance."Earlier this year, during the home series against England, Jurel made his Test debut. But now that Rishabh Pant is fully recovered, Jurel has lost his spot to the seasoned player. Jurel was benched for the matches in Adelaide and Brisbane, but both Pant and Jurel participated in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. Unless there is an injury, it is unlikely that Jurel would continue to participate in the series.
How India's domestic T20 batting embarked on a six-hitting rampage in 2024
In the longer formats, transition appears to be inevitable. Losing the lone ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years; declining Test standards both at home and away. Even though the ICC Champions Trophy is quickly approaching, a number of legendary players are nearing the end of their 50-over careers.India's T20 season had already begun with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), while the senior squad was finishing up a series in South Africa following their World Cup victory. Most batters learned new techniques and improved their ability to hit big blows, which was the main lesson learned from the 133-match tournament.In 2022, the Impact Sub Rule was introduced in SMAT, which planted the seeds for the tectonic upheaval. One possible explanation is the BCCI's attempt to increase the IPL's entertainment value. Since then, the entire system has embraced the principle, resulting in an astounding increase in scoring rates. The elimination of the Impact Sub rule for the 2024 SMAT didn't slow down the six-hitting rise because muscle memory has started to take over intuition.
