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The science underlying Hardik Pandya's trademark no-look sixes and his bent bat
When Hardik Pandya knocks his signature no-look sixes, he does so with a casual demeanor; his timing, skill, and power make it appear effortless. His front-curved bat, a novel invention that has been around for a while but has mostly gone unnoticed, helps the star clear the rope.The groundbreaking "bat tweak" started in the 1990s when Sachin Tendulkar asked his bat manufacturer a question. He had seen that after a while of use, his bats would have a wonderful sweet spot—the wood would get compressed, giving the willow a "good dent." Tendulkar said, "Is it possible to have a readymade sweet spot?" The bats were no longer flat as a cutting board, and the response was "yes." They were convex as well.Hardik is a leading contender in the arms battle among six-hitters thanks to his abilities, conditioning, and bat. His bat has about 200 percent more curve than the competition, according to Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), a manufacturer based in Meerut.Hardik has two requirements: the ball must strike the sweet point of the curve and take off at the exact angle that will allow it to travel the furthest. As an SG engineer notes, it's all about the physics. The ball must take off from the bat at a 45-degree angle in order for its trajectory to form a perfect parabola in the air and travel the farthest. The batsman has a better chance of obtaining the perfect angle when the willow is bent.The throwing wedge on golf clubs has an angle that provides elevation. With the curve's assistance, we were able to provide an excellent angle. When struck with the proper force at a 45-degree angle, it travels over 90 meters. Here, that is the science. The ball is lofted by the curve. Anand remarked, "Hardik worked that out."To illustrate the workings of their Arc series bat, the SG engineers draw schematics on their notebooks and use 3D animation on their laptops. Few are longtime employees who have worked at the company for more than ten years and are unwilling to be identified. They are assets that the business cannot afford to lose or identify in a highly competitive market. One may comprehend why T20 cricket has turned into a batsman's game just listening to them. They discuss how the bat's surface lengthens and the sweet spot enlarges as the curve's degree increases.In comparison to a flat bat, a bat with a longitudinal curve has a longer surface if you measure along the curve, such as with a string. The sweet spot or high-performing zone expands as a result of this increased surface area. This implies that even with imperfect timing, the bat has more "forgiving space" to hit the ball accurately. According to a mechanical engineer who serves as Hardik's sounding board, "curving the bat helps increase the area where you get powerful, clean shots."
Published 15 May 2025 03:31 PM
Axar Patel leads DC to a decisive victory over Rishabh Pant's LSG on a night that contrasts for the captains.
Returning to Lucknow for the first time since his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, KL Rahul ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run-chase with a 42-ball 57.On a night full of stories at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, the Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets in a 160-run chase, solidifying their status as this season's title contenders. KL Rahul, who is making his first appearance in Lucknow after his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run chase with a 42-ball 57. In the twelfth over of their respective innings, LSG and DC both lost their second wicket. Axar Patel entered when a composed Abishek Porel collapsed. At this point, DC was only under a little pressure to take a few wickets, but it might have grown complicated because new batters take time to get comfortable. With two sixes over the midwicket zone, his favorite hit against spin, Axar took out Ravi Bishnoi in the very next over after Avesh Khan had dismissed him after four dot balls.In the following over, facing Avesh once more after being outscored by a few deliveries, he decided to take a chance and hit a four to try to clear the fielder at mid-off. The most impressive stroke came from Shardul Thakur, who took up a not-so-short ball with the weight still on his backfoot and sent it over long on for a six.
Published 23 Apr 2025 08:56 PM
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
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Rahul Dravid on Indias strategy against England
India would design their strategies based on the scenarios that the contest presents to them in the rubber match, according to Rahul Dravid.Head coach Rahul Dravid stated that although he did not witness Indian batsmen responding in kind to England's "Bazball," they would not be regressing in the five-match Test series that starts here on Thursday. According to Dravid, India will design their strategies based on the scenarios that arise during the match. We're not going to try to be extremely aggressive, in my opinion. I believe that we try to play the cards that are dealt to us and the circumstances warrant. However, if you look at our top six-seven batsmen, you'll see that many of them are aggressive players who approach the game with a good attitude.Thus, they won't be attempting to alter that in any specific manner. There will be a variety of scenarios where we might have to bat for extended stretches of time or try to advance the game.In a Tuesday conversation, Dravid stated, "But I can't see any of my batsmen taking a backward step or looking to be defensive."Nonetheless, Dravid was confident that England would challenge the hosts fiercely in the series, and the head coach believed his squad would rise to the occasion by drawing on their prior experience playing in similar conditions."Watching them perform has been thrilling, and you can tell that they've had success doing it. They've achieved success in Pakistan. They had triumphed in New Zealand and had an incredible series in the Ashes against Australia. We must thus honor that.However, we are aware that they will have difficulties in these circumstances because we are familiar with them. Our attack is well-versed in our vast experience. Knowing that we'll be under pressure, I'm interested to watch how our boys react," Dravid added.Dravid also described the five-match series as an excellent opportunity for Indian players, both veteran and developing, to leave some outstanding legacy, given that India is scheduled to play a few more Tests in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in the following months."I think it's important to let people play the manner they feel most comfortable. Their evaluation will be based on the outcomes they generate. They must, then, figure out how to play and get beyond it. However, they do have some positive experience."People such as Rohit have been in the game for a long time; Jaddu (Jadeja) and Ash (Ashwin) have been in the game for over ten years. KL (Rahul) has also been in the game for a long. "There is a lot of Test cricket (for us) over the next 12 to 18 months, so it's a really good opportunity for them to set some good markers over the course of the next five games." "After getting a taste of international cricket, it's a great chance for some of these young players to advance. I'm curious to follow their progress," he said.Due to personal reasons, star batsman Virat Kohli will miss the opening two Test matches against England. Although the squad would miss Kohli's presence and experience, Dravid stated that his absence presents an opportunity for another player to rise up and establish themselves. The fact that India will be playing a five-match Test series following a significant break thrilled the former skipper of India as well. India's most recent five-match series, which was played in a dispersed manner due to Covid fears, was against the same opponent during the pandemic era. "We are eagerly anticipating this. Because England's Test series is one of the most watched in the world, it's always exciting when they play. After a long break, there should be five excellent Test matches. "Both teams are likely to trade a lot of punches. I sincerely hope that you understand that we can get off to a quick start and perhaps hit a few balls early on," he said.
After Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Test matches against England, Kevin Pietersen expressed his support for the player.
India has won two of their last four matches and have a PCT (Points Percentage System) of 54.16, placing them second in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 points standings. Australia is at the top.Following Virat Kohli's decision to withdraw from the first two Tests of the five-match series against England, which begins on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, the former captain of England, Kevin Pietersen, has spoken out in favour of the cricket player.Pietersen expressed his support for Virat on the social media site "X," which was once Twitter, and asked others to "respect" the decision. "Respect it if a sportsmen withdraws for personal reasons! "End of!" Pietersen contributed to X. For the uninitiated, Virat asked to be removed from the first two Test matches against England by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), alleging personal concerns, and the board granted his request. "Virat has communicated with Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors, emphasizing that although serving his nation has always come first, there are personal matters that require his full attention. "The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series," a press release issued by the BCCI stated.The nation's premier cricket organization also asked supporters to "support the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series" and "respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons."
In the presence of Shah Rukh Khan, Andre Russell recreates an iconic pose. His Reaction is
Shah Rukh Khan, the superstar of Bollywood, and the explosive West Indies batter are known to have a mutual admiration for each other. Russell joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, and throughout the years, his tributes on social media to team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan have gained a lot of traction. Russell decided to give SRK a unique tribute on the field following the game on Sunday while he was in attendance at the ILT20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers. As the crowd applauded, Russell, who competes for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, spread his arms wide and even flaunted his muscles in a recreation of the famous SRK pose. To that, SRK gave the West Indies all-rounder a round of applause and a flying kiss of thanks. Along with encouraging Russell and the fans, the actor also urged him to flex his muscles.Desert Vipers were defeated by Knight Riders by a margin of six wickets. Russell previously appeared in a video that KKR posted, in which he was seen expressing his feelings while watching the trailer for Shah Rukh Khan's 2023 film "Jawan." "Whoa, He thus has multiple roles in this film. Thus, I believe it will be another successful film. I really enjoy the action and Shah Rukh's small comedic moments. Since this is only the trailer, try to picture viewing the entire film. In the video, Russell said, "Hopefully it's airing in Guyana so we can all go watch it."
Suryakumar Yadav To Lead ICC Men's T20I Team Of The Year, 4 Indians Included
India's Suryakumar Yadav was named captain of the 2023 team by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The team consisted of a total of 4 Indians while the big players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, etc. were understandably absent, having not featured in the format since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup last year. But, the apex body did find places for other Indian stars like Ravi Bishnoi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Arshdeep Singh in the 11-member roster. The first two picks at the top of the batting order were Suryakumar and Yashasvi of India, followed at No. 3 by Phil Salt of England. Jaiswal made his debut for India last year. He debuted against the West Indies in August and amassed 430 runs at a strike rate of 159 in 14 knocks in 2023. In contrast, Salt scored 170 runs more than the next highest-scoring batter in the five-match T20I series with 331 runs.Nicholas Pooran, a West Indies wicketkeeper batter, was ranked No. 4 in the team, while Mark Chapman of New Zealand was ranked No. 5. All-rounder Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe was ranked sixth. Uganada's Alpesh Ramjani and Ireland's Mark Adair were probably the two names that not many expected to feature in the team. Ramjani led the charts when it comes to T20I wickets for the year (55 at an economy of just 4.77) in 30 matches while Ireland's bowling all-rounder Adair took 26 wickets at an economy of 7.42, taking a wicket every 13 deliveries.In the bowling attack, Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava and another Indian, Arshdeep Singh, were partnered with India's Ravi Bishnoi. While Bishnoi claimed 18 wickets in just 44 overs during the year, Arshdeep claimed 26 wickets in 21 appearances for India. Due to his achievements, the leg-spinner also rose to the top of the ICC T20 Bowling Rankings.
Open 2024 Action And Indias Training Camp Before The First Test Against England
Big Bash League nears it's end as Brisbane Heat take on Adelaide Strikers in Challenger match. Elsewhere, AFCON and AFC Asian Cup action continues. Follow the sports world live, hereHi everyone, and welcome to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Sports World Live blog. The athletic action takes place elsewhere in addition to the Ram Mandir Inauguration celebration in Ayodhya, which is expected to draw numerous Indian sports celebrities. Players like Daniil Medvedev and Elina Svitolina will be competing in the fourth round of the Australian Open. South Africa will host the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2024. Both AFCON and the AFC Asian Cup 2023 are ongoing. Responses from Serie A, La Liga, and the English Premier League. Watch all the action in real time right here.Saudi Arabia defeated Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, January 21, 2024, handily to secure their spot in the next round of the competition. With a draw against Oman, Thailand also moved one step closer to securing a spot in the round of 16. Saudi Arabia is top of the standings after two games with six points, followed by Thailand in second place with four points.According to PTI, the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024 has taken a terrible turn for the worst, leaving two people dead and 22 ill from dehydration and other causes. The local authorities have named the deceased as Rajendra Bora (74), from Mumbai, and Suvradeep Banerjee (40), from Kolkata.Semi-finalists for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Morocco turned on the opportunity to go to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 with one game remaining after being defeated by DR Congo in a fierce match in the Ivory Coast. In other news, Tanzania, who had just changed managers a game into the match, was left to lament lost chances as they drew 1-1 with ten-man Zambia.Seven rounds into the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Dutchman Max Warmerdam to take a shared lead. In the meantime, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi were tied for fourth place after their match ended in a draw.On Sunday, January 21, two of the final three games in an extended gameweek were played. Sheffield United and West Ham United traded blows in the opening of two games, ultimately settling for a 2-2 draw. Rhian Brewster and Vladimir Coufal were sent red, and both teams ended the game with ten men apiece. Later on in the evening, Liverpool, devoid of Mohamed Salah, easily defeated Bournemouth 4 goals to 0. Following a tight first half, Darwin Nunez gave the Reds the lead early in the second half. Later on, Nunez scored another goal while wearing a Diogo Jota brace.
For their Test series against India, the English cricket team arrives in Hyderabad.
NEW DELHI: The highly awaited five-match Test series between England and India began on Sunday night as the cricket team from England landed at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.England's team for the forthcoming Test series against India arrived in Hyderabad on January 21 as both teams prepared for the first Test, which would take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on January 25.India vs. England Test Series: On January 21, England's team arrived in Hyderabad in preparation for the forthcoming Test series against India, which will begin with the first Test on January 25 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.In anticipation of their five-match Test series against India, the England cricket team arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The fifth and final Test of the long-format series between India and England will take place in Dharamshala on March 11 after it begins in Hyderabad on January 25. This will be England's first Test series after the ODI World Cup in 2023. In June 2023, England and Australia squared off in their final Test match, with a 2-2 series draw.England batsman Dan Lawrence was called up to replace young batsman Harry Brook, who withdrew from the five-Test India series, just before the team left for India. Ben Stokes will captain a revamped England Test side for the next series.Last month, the England Lions team trained in the United Arab Emirates, including debutants Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir. Vice-captain Ollie Pope and Jack Leach joined them in the United Arab Emirates to intensify their preparations as they returned to Test duty after injuries.It is noteworthy that Chris Woakes, Liam Dawson, and Will Jacks are not present. Uncapped Gus Atkinson will be promoted from the limited-overs team to spearhead the pace attack in India, where James Anderson will be the captain. Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood are the team's additional pacers. Ben Foakes, the wicketkeeper, was called up in the meanwhile after being dropped out of the Ashes team earlier this year. The other wicketkeeper for the team is Jonny Bairstow. Leach and Ollie Pope are also back from their injuries.Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoib Bashir, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes (wk), Dan Lawrence, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, and Mark Wood are the members of the England Test team for the India series. In anticipation of the five-match Test series against India, the England cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, January 21 ahead of the first Test, following a nearly month-long camp in Abu Dhabi. With two victories and a draw in the Ashes series against Australia, England, captained by Ben Stokes, had a poor start to the new World Test Championship cycle. They were further hindered by a 19-point defeat because of slo over-rate. The England 'Bazball' style will likely face its greatest test in the India series, but coach Brendon McCullum indicated that they are looking forward to it.The video of the team arriving in Hyderabad to much excitement was posted on England Cricket's official social media accounts. People were lining the streets to catch a glimpse of their idols.
With personal reasons, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Test matches.
With personal reasons, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Test matches. Citing personal concerns, Mr. Virat Kohli has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be removed from the first two Test matches in the forthcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England.While representing his nation has always been his main priority, Virat has made it clear in coThe BCCI respects his decision, and the team management and the Board have offered their support to the star batter. They also have faith in the ability of the remaining players to step up and perform admirably during the Test series.The BCCI is requesting that during this time, the public and media respect Virat Kohli's privacy and abstain from making assumptions about the nature of his personal motivations. Supporting the Indian cricket team as they take on the forthcoming obstacles in the Test series should continue to be the main priority. A successor will shortly be announced by the Men's Selection Committee.anagement, and the selectors that some personal problems require his presence and entire attention. For the first two Test matches against England, India's star batsman Virat Kohli withdrew from the team, citing personal concerns. Before answering, according to the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), Kohli had a conversation with the team's management, which included captain Rohit Sharma.Kohli spoke with the team management, including captain Rohit Sharma, prior to answering the phone, according to the Indian cricket board (BCCI).The BCCI declared on Monday that former India skipper Virat Kohli has pulled his name from the team for the opening two Test matches against England. Although representing his country has always been his main priority, the board said that Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors and emphasized that some personal problems require his presence and entire attention. READ ALSO: Indian cricket in 2024: A potential guard change "We are confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series," the statement continued. "The BCCI respects his decision. The board and team management have extended their support to the star batter."Harry Brook, a batter from Yorkshire, has also returned home from England's tour of India due to personal matters. Dan Lawrence of Surrey has been selected to take his position, though Brook may make a comeback at a later point in the five-game series. India won the series 3-1 in 2021 when it last hosted England.
Indias five star players for the 2024 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup
January 19, 2024, marks the start of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Things took a bad turn for the Emerald Isle when its elected government illegally interfered with their plans to hold the event in Sri Lanka. As a result, the International Cricket Council gave Cricket South Africa the hosting rights. The 15th edition of the U-19 World Cup will feature sixteen teams, each separated into groups of four teams.Five-time and reigning champions India's campaign will kick off on Saturday, January 20, when they take on Bangladesh. It is widely expected that the two other teams in the group, Ireland, India, and the United States, will comfortably advance to the Super Six stage. The Indian squad is, as usual, a serious contender to win. They will, however, be up against fierce opposition from Australia, who has won three U-19 titles and looks to be a formidable team.The Indian team of fifteen players for the U-19 Cricket World Cup is shown here. Arshin Kulkarni (MCA), Adarsh Singh (UPCA), Priyanshu Moliya (BCA), Musheer Khan (MCA), Aravelly Avanish Rao (HCA), Saumy Kumar Pandey (MPCA), Murugan Abhishek (HCA), Innesh Mahajan (HPCA), Dhanush Gowda (KSCA), Aradhya Shukla (PCA), Raj Limbani (BCA), and Naman Tiwari (UPCA).With the talented Uday Saharan at the helm, India has selected a well-rounded team for the World Cup. There are two all-rounders, six specialist bowlers, and seven specialist batsmen on the team. Here are a few players from the team to keep an eye on.1. Arshin Kulkarni There appears to be a star in the making for Team India, which could mean the end of their search for a reliable pace-bowling all-round player soon. Arshin attracted attention in the first Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) by hitting the most sixes in the competition even though he only participated in three games. In the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, he amassed 138 runs at bat and claimed 4 wickets with the ball, showcasing his all-around ability. Arshin, who is a medium-fast bowler and opener, looks up to Jacques Kallis, who is maybe the best all-around player to have played in the contemporary era of cricket. Arshin has secured an IPL deal with the Lucknow Super Giants despite his young age.2. Saharan Uday Uday, a middle-order batsman from Punjab who has experience playing cricket, has been named the U-19 team's captain for this World Cup. Against Pakistan, the team's bitter opponent, Uday hit a resolute half-century at the U-19 Asia Cup, which was recently hosted in the United Arab Emirates. His leadership was particularly noteworthy. The skipper of the India U-19 cricket team has a track record of graduating with honors and making apologies at the senior level throughout the years. One such example is Virat Kohli, who in 2008 guided India to the U-19 title and has left an enduring impact. It is hoped that Uday will take a similar path and win the U-19 World Cup, representing India with pride.3. Avanish Rao Aravelly Avanish is anticipated to be India's first-choice wicket-keeper batter in the World Cup, having already made his List A debut. In the U-19 Quadrangular Series, the daring left-hander grabbed the show by hitting a "daddy hundred" when his team was struggling. Avanish hit a massive 148 and scored 274 runs in just 6 innings at the home U-19 tournament. India would want to increase the scoring pace by relying on his stroke play since his uncompromising style of batting allows him to deliver a powerful blow in the second part of an innings. Avanish was selected by the Chennai Super Kings at the IPL auction, giving him a fantastic chance to improve under MS Dhoni's tutelage.4. Dhanush Gowda Dhanush, the U-19 Challengers Trophy's top wicket-taker, took nine wickets at a disciplined economy of 4.42 runs per over. In the Quadrangular series, the right-arm medium-fast bowler turned heads as well as he amassed a five-for against Bangladesh in Vijayawada. He is expected to bring his A game at the World Cup and be able to score runs early in the innings with the new ball. He is said to have a variety of talents in his arsenal.5. Pandey Saumy Kumar In the recently finished tri-nation series in South Africa, left-arm orthodox Saumy claimed six wickets against the Afghanistan U-19, setting up the Indian spin department to dominate the U-19 World Cup. Prior to this, he was the most successful bowler after an outstanding performance in the home Quadrangular series, taking 13 wickets at an average of 23.15. As this U-19 team's vice-captain, India will be looking to Saumy to wreak havoc with his cunning throughout the middle overs as the game drags on at a slow pace.Former India international Hrishikesh Kanitkar, the U-19 setup's head coach, is upbeat about his team's prospects in the World Cup. The India U-19 team has had the most experience possible before this competition, which ought to help them work well together as a team. Now that they are representing their country in international sports, it is up to these young guns to give it their all on the field.
India A squad named by the BCCI for the second and third unofficial Tests against the England Lions includes Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma.
The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the second and third unofficial Test matches against the England Lions, and Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma have been included. Rinku will be in the team for the last game, but Tilak will be available for the first two.The India A squad for the second and third unofficial Test matches against the England Lions on Friday, January 19, now includes Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh.The Indian T20I team for the just finished series against Afghanistan included Tilak and Rinku. In the decisive Twenty20 International match between Afghanistan and Bengaluru, Rinku struck 69 runs without conceding an edge, leaving everyone in awe of his exploits once more.After playing in the opening game against Afghanistan, Tilak was substituted out of the starting lineup to make room for Virat Kohli, who was back.In addition to Rinku and Tilak, Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh also leave the T20I team to join the England Lions for the unofficial Test match. In both games, the team will be led by Abhimanyu Easwaran.Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal are the members of the India "A" squad for the second multi-day match.Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Shams Mulani, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal are the members of the India "A" squad for the third multi-day match.First unofficial Test to be won by England Lions England Lions batted brilliantly to dominate the inaugural unofficial Test between India A and England, declaring at 553/8. With a career-high 154, Keaton Jennings laid a strong foundation for the club. In reply, India A faltered, but Rajat Patidar stood out for making a valiant 151 off 158 balls. India A was well behind the England Lions' demanding objective of 490 runs to win the match, even with his best efforts. As the England Lions get closer to victory, India A would finish the play on Friday with a score of 159 for four.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Highlights: IND beat AFG in 2nd Super Over
Third Twenty20 International Highlights between India and Afghanistan: Afghanistan made an astonishing 212/6 to level the scores, and the first Super Over also ended in a tie. Third Twenty20 India vs. Afghanistan Highlights: After Afghanistan defended a target of 213 and India had removed both of their openers after the 120th over, the match appeared to be over. But Gulbadin Naib and Muhammad Nabi mounted a stunning counterattack that forced the Indians to retreat. Nabi was dismissed for 34 off 16 balls, ending a 56-run partnership with Gulbadin that required just 22 balls. Gulbadin, nevertheless, continued as wickets dropped at the other end. In the end, he went 55 off 23 without losing, and Afghanistan tied the match, remarkably forcing the match into a Super Over in the process. After 16 runs were scored by both sides in the first over, a second Super Over is now required to determine the game. Afghanistan needed 12 runs to win their first-ever Twenty20 International match against India after India scored 11 runs and lost two wickets in their second Super Over innings. However, they were unable to score more than one run and lost both of their wickets, allowing India to win the second Super Over. Earlier, Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh saved India from certain doom before totally turning the tables on Afghanistan to help them score 212/4 in just 20 overs. Fareed Ahmed and Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan attacked India in the first over, leaving them stunned on a Chinnaswamy surface that appeared to catch the batsmen off guard. In the powerplay, India lost four wickets, three of which were taken by Fareed by himself.
Virat Kohli dashes into trophy celebrations with Michael Jackson slide, breaks internet with viral dance step
Throughout the India vs. Afghanistan T20I series, Virat Kohli was the talk of the town. In the T20I series, India won 3-0 over the visitors. In the third and final Twenty20 International at Bangalore on Wednesday, former India captain Virat Kohli recorded his first-ever golden duck, capping a forgettable series against Afghanistan. In the series decider against Afghanistan in Indore, Kohli, making his T20I squad debut after missing the ICC World Cup in 2022, made an immediate impression. The former captain scored 29 off 16 balls in the second T20I against the team without Rashid Khan, demonstrating an excellent strike rate of above 181. Kohli was expecting to put on a show at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with the bat when India landed in Bengaluru for the third Twenty20 International yesterday. Nevertheless, the first ball of his innings stopped the legendary Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player in his tracks. After being out on the first ball by Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad, Kohli went on to overtake Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and record an undesired duck in the third Twenty20 International. Despite his terrible experience with the willow, former India captain Virat Kohli continued to be the buzz of the town because to his superb fielding. The 35-year-old's "Superman" dive on the boundary line prevented a certain six. Kohli was also spotted at the Chinnaswamy, dancing to a song that went viral during the thrilling Super Over match.Fans on social media also took notice of Kohli's dancing moves. After India's exciting victory over Afghanistan, the batting star was spotted adding something special to the team photo. Here is how Kohli amused the Chinnaswamy crowd during the India vs. Afghanistan dead rubber.In the third and final Twenty20 International at Bangalore on Wednesday, former India captain Virat Kohli recorded his first-ever golden duck, capping a forgettable series against Afghanistan. In the series decider against Afghanistan in Indore, Kohli, making his T20I squad debut after missing the ICC World Cup in 2022, made an immediate impression. The former captain scored 29 off 16 balls in the second T20I against the team without Rashid Khan, demonstrating an excellent strike rate of above 181.Kohli was expecting to put on a show at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with the bat when India landed in Bengaluru for the third Twenty20 International yesterday. Nevertheless, the first ball of his innings stopped the legendary Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player in his tracks. After being out on the first ball by Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad, Kohli went on to overtake Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and record an undesired duck in the third Twenty20 International.Despite his terrible experience with the willow, former India captain Virat Kohli continued to be the buzz of the town because to his superb fielding. The 35-year-old's "Superman" dive on the boundary line prevented a certain six. Kohli was also spotted at the Chinnaswamy, dancing to a song that went viral during the thrilling Super Over match.
Whose last-minute idea was it to give Ravi Bishnoi the second Super Over and not Avesh Khan and why?
As they prepared to bowl the second Super Over against Afghanistan, Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan were both wary. The choice to go with the leg-spinner was made at the final minute. At Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, there was a collective gasp when India ended their second Super Over with 11 runs. This was supposed to be an easy aim, given that both teams finished on 212 apiece in the allocated 20 overs, scoring 16 each in the first set Super Over. Or so you believed. In international cricket, nothing is simple, particularly when the opposition is captained by a talented player like Rohit Sharma. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and pacer Avesh Khan were spotted warming up and rolling their arms in between the five-minute interval. According to the Super playing conditions set by the ICC, Mukesh Kumar, who was India's first pick, was not permitted to bowl in another Super Over. Avast looked the most like Avesh. In actuality, the right-arm pacer approached his mark after handing the umpires his headgear. But as soon as India's skipper Rohit took the pitch, everything changed. For obvious reasons, he was the last Indian fielder to arrive. In this match, he had to bat three times in addition to playing. Avesh was observed reclaiming his cap from the umpire as Afghanistan's hitters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammed Nabi stepped out to bat was exists a last-minute alteration? Indeed, there was. On the bowling mark, Rav Bishnoi took Avesh's spot. With the knowledge that he had the larger leg-side boundary at his disposal, he bowled an excellent opening delivery. Bishnoi asked the batter to do all the work by dragging his length back a little. Nabi, who had been slicing the ball into pieces moments before, shifted his weight and gave it a full swing, but the additional bounce prevented him from having total control. At a distance, he could only reach Rinku Singh.
I will eventually represent India in cricket: Riyan Parag
The Assam batter's resolve has been reinforced by his non-selection in spite of a record-breaking year.Since the previous IPL, Riyan Parag's career has looked like this. In addition to becoming the Deodhar Trophy's top scorer, he also finished tied for third place in terms of wicket-taking. He hit the most sixes (23, ten more than Kerala's Rohan Kunnummal). Then, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a world record seven straight fifties were achieved, nearly propelling Assam to the T20 tournament final. He has now scored hundreds in two straight Ranji Trophy matches against Kerala and Chattisgarh. These absurd figures demonstrate the highest order consistency across formats, but what's maybe even more confusing is that Parag hasn't received a national call-up despite this.The belief that Parag isn't the most traditional character appears to be more hindering. He likes to give it back, whether it's on or off the field. The most recent event that has everyone talking was Parag's lavish celebration of hitting his second Ranji hundred, to which he has also responded on social media in a characteristically flamboyant manner."People are enjoying themselves while deciphering that and posting various interpretations (of his celebration). I won't take that away from them," Guwahati resident Parag declared. "I think I have a clear vision. I play each game with the intention of having fun, and I am doing just that. He remarked, "I'm not thinking about the selections, the squads, the tours, or even who is doing what in the Ranji Trophy."In the 2019 Indian Premier League, Parag emerged concurrently with a group of gifted cricketers in the age group who were beginning to establish themselves. After getting off to a decent start with the Rajasthan Royals, Parag realized he needed to go above and beyond the typical cricketer to gain recognition at home."You always have to do twice as well as someone playing from a bigger state when you come from a state like Assam that people don't associate with cricket," he stated. Furthermore, it is true. There's no getting around that. Nothing negative can be said about it. You need to get five hundreds if someone else gets three hundreds. That is all there is to it.That's exactly what Parag has also been doing. Parag's outstanding form is likely one of the main reasons Assam has surpassed itself this year. To Parag's credit, he hasn't allowed his main task to be compromised by his role as a team leader. "I have communicated to the boys that you will not play cricket the way Assam did five or ten years ago when I am captain of the team. My responsibility is to help the team win games and score points.Leading while continuing to be the team's batting mainstay is a simple yet sophisticated combination that has already made Parag's season one to remember. "It is a huge moral win for me to be able to do what I have been doing," he declared. "This is unprecedented; you wouldn't anticipate such performances from a young Assamese child. It's a first." I'm not taking it personally. But I feel satisfied with myself because I have worked so hard.Being passed over will therefore inevitably lead to self-doubt. However, Parag thinks this is a temporary obstacle. "I always have the belief that I will play for the country at some point in the future. I can't have that taken away from me. "I'm obsessed with that," he uttered. "However, I don't have a specific goal to score this many runs in the IPL or Ranji."But because the world hasn't fully realized how good he is yet, Parag has essentially walled himself off to concentrate only on his hitting. "I don't even watch cricket matches on television." I have been talking a lot about cricket and analyzing my game with my father, Zubin Bharucha, the director of performance for the Rajasthan Royals.
Veteran Indian player Rinku Singh loses to an experienced player to win outfield of the series.
In the third Twenty20 International encounter between India and Afghanistan at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, India's star batsman Virat Kohli was handed his first-ever golden duck, but he was outstanding in the field and won the fielder of the match.With a thrilling victory in the third Twenty20 International on Wednesday, the Indian cricket team effectively won the series against Afghanistan. With two super overs needed to decide the winner in Bengaluru, the series' final game delivered one of the most memorable matchups in T20 history.For the first time in the history of international cricket, the outcome was determined following two super overs. The record-breaking 190* run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh for the fifth wicket enabled India reach 212, but the difficult surface of M Chinnaswamy Stadium was too much to overcome.Because of his dramatic role in the super over and his 121* from 69 balls knock, Rohit was named Player of the Match. In addition, Rinku had a significant impact with a speedy 69 runs, and Washington Sundar contributed with the ball by claiming three wickets. However, supporters were dissatisfied to see Virat Kohli give up his first golden duck in T20Is. However, the great cricketer saved vital runs with outstanding fielding to help India win thrillingly. The official Fielder of the Game award was won by Kohli during the post-match ceremony.In this series, Virat claimed two catches in two games, and Rohit and Rinku each claimed two catches in three innings. Following the match, T Dilip, the fielding coach for India, emphasized the role played by the fielders in the team's 3-0 series victory. He singled out Rinku and Virat in particular for their efforts to save runs.Before Rinku, T Dilip named Virat the Fielder of the Series and gave him a medal. Dilip emphasized how Kohli's fielding skills to read the game and his efforts to inspire young people to give their all were highlighted.In an attempt to inspire everyone to give it their all in the next game, the Indian dressing room carried on its custom of recognizing the best fielder following each match. Remarkably, Virat won two medals of a similar nature during the 2023 ICC World Cup.
Virat Kohli on the cusp of becoming first Indian batter to achieve this feat in T20 format
NEW DELHI: In his illustrious career, Virat Kohli has broken numerous records, and he is about to add yet another significant mark to his brilliant resume. Kohli can become the first Indian batter to reach 12,000 runs in T20 format (T20 internationals plus List A games) if he scores six runs in Wednesday's third and final T201 against Afghanistan. With 14562 runs in 463 T20 matches, West Indies great Chris Gayle tops the record. He is followed by Kieron Pollard (12430 in 639 matches) and Shoaib Malik (12993 in 525 games). Ayer Med in es within the After a 14-month break, Kohli returned to T20 Internationals, where he last participated in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. On Sunday, he had a cameo of 16 balls and 29 runs in the second T201 match against Afghanistan.Kohli opened his first T201 since November 2022 with a beautiful boundaries. With so many records in his long career, Virat Kohli is about to reach another milestone that will add even more glory to his already outstanding list of achievements. In the event that Kohli scores six runs in Wednesday's third and final Twenty20 match against Afghanistan, he will become the first batter from India to reach 12,000 runs in the T20 format. With 11994 runs in 375 games, Kohli will be the fourth hitter overall to reach the milestone.In Wednesday's third and final Twenty20 international against Afghanistan, Kohli needs to score six runs to become the first Indian batter to reach the milestone of 12,000 runs in the Twenty20 format (Twenty20 internationals plus List A games). With 11994 runs in 375 games, Kohli will be the fourth hitter overall to reach the milestone.
First look at New York’s 34,000-seater Nassau County International Cricket Stadium that will host India vs Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup
No matter where the match is played, India vs. Pakistan in an ICC event is always one of the highlights of the competition. Even though India won the 50-over World Cup match in Ahmedabad, the match between the archrivals at the T20 World Cup in 2022 at the MCG featured a Virat Kohli spectacular that is likely among their best ever. The legendary match will take place in New York on June 9th for the forthcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The construction of the stadium began on Wednesday and is anticipated to be completed in three months. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated, "We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024." "Work on the stadium, which will hold 34,000 cricket fans, has begun, marking an extremely significant milestone in the run-up to the biggest ICC event ever," Geoff Allardice continued. June 2nd will see the USA take on Canada in the opening game; Barbados will host the June 29th championship game. What sort of pitch should we anticipate? Pitch conditions have been quite important in the recent matches between India and Pakistan. When assistance is available, players like Shaheen Shah Afridi have tormented the Indian batters, and when it isn't, the Indian batters have attacked him and propelled the side to rapid victories. The wicket in New York will be a drop-in wicket. Drop-in wickets are generally more conducive to batting. Drop-in wickets are popularly utilised in Eden Park in New Zealand and Adelaide Oval in Australia. The pitch is being groomed in Florida, according ICC.The first-ever modular cricket stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, is currently under construction and should be finished in just three months. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to feature eight matches at the 34,000-seat stadium, the most notable of which is the high-profile match between India and Pakistan on June 9.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 Schedule: Check out the format of Under-19 World Cup and India’s fixtures
Schedule for the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Five-time winners India is the clear favourite to win the U19 World Cup for the sixth time in the Rainbow Nation when they play Bangladesh on Saturday. The U-19 World Cup will be held in South Africa in the near future. There will be 41 matches contested in 24 days. With five trophies, India is the most successful team in the competition.In the Rainbow Nation, the Men in Blue are also the reigning champions and serious candidates to win the championship once more. As usual, the Indian team is full of gifted players. Uday Saharan, a middle-order batsman for Punjab, will captain the team. Additionally, he served as team captain when the U19 Asia Cup team fell in the semifinals. On Saturday, January 12, India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Bloemfontein stadium. To advance to the next round, India must finish in the top three spots in the group. There are four groups in which three teams will advance to the Super Six stage of the competition. Twelve teams will compete in the Super Six round, split into two groups of six teams each. In the Super Six, the top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals. India U19s, Bangladesh U19s, Ireland U19s, and USA U19s make up Group A. Group C: Zimbabwe U19s, Australia U19s, Namibia U19s, and Sri Lanka U19s. Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (WK), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, and Naman Tiwari are the members of the India U19 squad. Adharsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, and Uday Saharan (C) are the members of the squad.
In the midst of merger negotiations, Disney Star and Viacom18 will compete for IPL ad dollars.
Though merger negotiations between their parent firms are still ongoing, Disney Star and Viacom18 are gearing up for a fierce war for IPL 2024 ad money. Disney Star is looking for sponsorships and is providing specific-rate advertising choices for SD and HD channels. On the other side, Viacom18 has maintained its advertising pricing and intends to continue offering free IPL viewing on JioCinema.Even as merger negotiations between their parent firms continue, Disney Star and Viacom18 are preparing for a fierce competition for advertising dollars in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Disney Star and Viacom18 have inked a non-binding term sheet to merge, as ET has reported. Right now, both are going through a process of due diligence.In the second encounter of the three-match series, India and South Africa square off at Gqeberha after the first T20 match was abandoned due to rain in Durban. Rain is a threat once more for the second Twenty20 match. The game is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. (IST). Both countries would be anticipating the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the US and the West Indies, after the series. However, before the World Cup, both teams have very few games remaining. However, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that the IPL will provide a lo."The World Cup is a short time away from T20 matches. But the IPL consists of 14 league games. There shouldn't be an issue. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated, "The T20 series victory against Australia was a tremendous lift, but the loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final was disappointing.
