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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 'Made of Bold' sports development initiative is launched by RCB.
RCB's "Made of Bold Sports Development Programme" was started with the goal of identifying and developing athletes from all over the world.To find talent and develop athletes from all over the world, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started the "Made of Bold Sports Development Programme."On Thursday, the RCB issued a statement that read, "With a vision to unearth talent and nurture athletic champions from across regions, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are elated to announce the Made of Bold Sports Development Programme launch.""RCB's larger goal of creating a Sports Forward Nation, which aims to create a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem for India, includes the Made of Bold program as a key component. In order to promote active sports growth in the nation, this initiative seeks to find and develop athletes as well as start a conversation among important industry players," Rajesh Menon, Vice President and Head of RCB, stated in a news release. "We firmly think that when communities and sports come together, everyone benefits in the long run. This is for the socioeconomic impact on the neighborhood as well as for the talent that has been found and developed. With an emphasis on using sports as a bridge to underprivileged areas, we hope to accomplish this through RCB's Made of Bold Sports Development Programme in support of long-term development," he continued.Shreyanka Patil, the star cricket player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), spoke on the program, saying, "I am very excited to see the 'RCB's Made of Bold Sports Development Programme' begin. Creating inclusivity and providing a platform for athletes and their communities to flourish is exactly what we Indian athletes need. This program is a good start for India, a huge country with a lot of unrealized sporting potential.
An ex-Indian star names-drops Sachin Tendulkar in a massive piece of advice, asking, "Can Virat Kohli Do That?"
In the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Virat Kohli's batting woes persisted as the great batsman was once again removed cheaply.In the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane, Virat Kohli's batting woes persisted as the great batsman was once again removed cheaply. When Kohli edged a pitch off Josh Hazlewood to Alex Carey behind the stumps, it was just another example of his struggles with balls beyond the off-stump that ultimately led to his demise. Aakash Chopra, a former hitter for India, feels that given his difficulties against similar deliveries, Kohli ought to have left the ball alone. Chopra added that Kohli could be inspired by Sachin Tendulkar's knock in Sydney, where he did not play a single cover drive in his 241 innings."I recall that Sachin Tendulkar kept going out to deliveries outside the off-stump during the Sydney Test match. Is Virat Kohli capable of that? The former India opener stated on YouTube, "He will have to do that because if he keeps getting out like this, the vulnerability will be exposed even more." Chopra added that while playing against Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Kohli's difficulties against short-pitch deliveries were once again evident. "You are aware that Kohli is not playing at his best right now. "So, what lies ahead?" he continued. In the meantime, KL Rahul gave tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep credit for their undefeated 39-run stand for the final wicket that prevented a follow-on in Tuesday's third Test match against Australia.On rain-soaked Day 4 in Brisbane, the pacers gave it their all to save India from a precarious scenario. At stumps, India was 252/9, with Bumrah going undefeated at 10 runs and Akash still undefeated at 27 from 31 balls. India is still 193 runs behind, and the outcome of the game is contingent upon Wednesday's weather. "When the lower order contributes and scores runs, it's fantastic to see. We often talk about that in our meetings, and the bowlers put a lot of effort into improving their batting as well. It's encouraging to see that they could go there and form that small partnership and avoid the follow-on, as it makes a big difference to know that there's aIt was a fantastic contest in the final 30 minutes, when they batted not just the runs they scored but also the spirit they shown to keep the bouncers at bay. I'm glad they were able to play some very entertaining shots. The wickets have a lot of bounce and pace, so it's great to go behind the ball, defend well, leave the ball, and smash some fantastic strokes. Both they and we as a group will feel much more confident as a result," he continued.
The greatest accomplishment of Ravichandran Ashwin is his ability to consistently win Test cricket matches.
With the most player of the series accolades in Test cricket and the second-highest five-wicket hauls in an innings, Ravichandran grabbed 537 wickets in Test cricket, ranking second only to Anil Kumble as his nation's top wicket-taker.The spiritual quest produced excellent results. He claimed the most player of the series honors in Test cricket, the second-highest five-wicket hauls in an innings, and 537 wickets in Test cricket, ranking him second only to Anil Kumble as his nation's top wicket-taker. He was one of India's greatest match-winners in the longest format, as seen by his strike rate (50) and average (24), which are the best of any Indian spinner in any period. Not to minimize the six hundreds and fourteen half-centuries interspersed with spectacular cover drives, but Ashwin, the match-winning spinner, dominates his fellow supporting cast members. He was maybe the most complete off-spinner India has ever produced, fusing post-modern devilry with traditional virtues and classicism and neo-classicism. While standing in the past, he leaped forward and welcomed the future. The experts were mesmerized by his bowling, which included lovely drift, spectacular drops, and enormous side-spin. He also experimented with action and release points, flicked the ball with his index finger, reverse-flitted the ball, bowled seam-up, and occasionally broke his legs. He disorganized the various batsmen's plans and unpeeled the many layers of spin-bowling.He eliminated the best, including Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson, and bowled to the best. He was the undying kryptonite of a left-hander. Ben Stokes (12), David Warner (11), Alastair Cook (9) and, most notably, his stunning dismissal of Kumar Sangakkara four times in 23 balls during the final series for Sri Lanka were among his bunnies.He was a tribute to all the different types of spinners that India has created. He was as lively as Harbhajan Singh, as stoic as Anil Kumble, and as classical as the legendary quartet. There was artisanship, grit, artistry, and magic. The search for spin bowling's ultimate meaning and purpose, however, was at its core.
LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka On His Emotions For "Shareef Insaan" KL Rahul: "Izzat Bhi Hai Aur..."
A video of KL Rahul and Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka had gone viral on internet during IPL 2024. The side suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket loss to SunRisers Hyderabad, after which Goenka was seen scolding the then LSG captain Rahul. The video formed divided opinions, but the act surely put Goenka in a bad picture. Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction, Rahul was released by the franchise after playing three seasons for them. Goenka has now talked about his feelings about Rahul. He termed him a "shareef insaan" and said he has both respect and love for him. "KL Rahul has always been family for me and he will remain that way. He captained Lucknow for three years and have shown great results during his tenure. I genuinely wish for his good, no matter what happens," Goenka said on the TRS podcast."Shareef insan hai (He is a good person)," said Goenka while talking about Rahul. "He is a very honest person and I wish that everything good happens to an honest person like him. He is also very talented and I wish he displays his talent to the world. I am very sure he will do well. My best wishes are with him."Recalling the infamous incident that had the cricket world talking, Goenka said that such sentimental moments happen and they should not hamper the relationship. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com "There are moments when you have sentiments and there is an expression to that sentiment. But that doesn't impact the relationship. Or shouldn't impact the relationship. Mere dil se toh main itna hi kahunga ke izzat bhi hai aur pyaar bhi hai (I respect and love him)."Rahul was expected to fetch a sum of over Rs 20 crore at IPL 2025 Auction, but he was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore.
When and Where to Watch the Third T20I Between South Africa and Pakistan Live Streaming and Telecast
Watch the 3rd T20I between South Africa and Pakistan live: After narrowly losing the first and second Twenty20 Internationals (and hence the series) to South Africa, Pakistan enters the third and final T20I aiming for a consolation victory. In the second game, Pakistan's batting got much better, but their bowling struggled as the Proteas chased down 206 thanks to a strong 117 from Reeza Hendricks. Pakistan's batting star, young left-handed opener Saim Ayub, will be essential to the team's victory in the third Twenty20 International. After losing to Australia in November, this is the second straight away T20I series loss for new white-ball captain Mohammed Rizwan. When and Where to Watch the Third T20I Between South Africa and Pakistan Live Streaming and TelecastWhen and Where to Watch the Third T20I Between South Africa and Pakistan Live Streaming and TelecastSports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 8:06 p.m. IST on December 14, 2024Two minutes to read When and Where to Watch the Third T20I Between South Africa and Pakistan Live Streaming and Telecast When and Where to Watch the Third T20I Between Pakistan and South Africa © AFP Watch the 3rd T20I between South Africa and Pakistan live: After narrowly losing the first and second Twenty20 Internationals (and hence the series) to South Africa, Pakistan enters the third and final T20I aiming for a consolation victory. In the second game, Pakistan's batting greatly improved, but their bowling struggled as a formidable 117
Rohit Sharma hints at playing as the opener in the third Australia Test after taking Gavaskar and Shastri's recommendations.
Rohit Sharma is expected to return as an opener in the third Test match against Australia, according to hints made during India's training session on Thursday.According to India's training session on Thursday, captain Rohit Sharma is expected to have been influenced by cricket greats Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar. Sharma will be starting as an opener in the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. India, having won the first Test in Perth, lost by 10 wickets in the pink ball Test in Adelaide, putting the five-Test series at a 1-1 draw. Brisbane's Gabba will host the start of the third Test match on Saturday. In India's first training session in Brisbane, the out-of-form Rohit, who batted at No. 6 for the country in the second Test, spent a significant amount of time facing the new ball, according to 7news.com.au. Following the second Test on Monday, the squad practiced at the Adelaide Oval after arriving in Brisbane on Wednesday.As Rohit kept himself occupied with slips training, the training session initially suggested that India would persist with their current opening combination of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third Test. The two began in the nets. Shortly after, however, he took Rahul's place in the nets and faced the new ball against Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Jasprit Bumrah—something he had not done in the lead-up to the last Test.
Which team will prevail in today's encounter between Australia Women and India Women in the third One-Day International?
In the third ODI, the women of Australia and India will continue their current ODI series. The next match between the two teams will take place on Wednesday, December 11 at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth. It is important to remember that the Australian women have already won the series after winning the first two One-Day Internationals.But in their next match against the women of Australia, the Indian women would be hoping for a consoling win. The team is hoping for a better performance in the next match after struggling in the previous two ODIs.The three-match series against the seven-time reigning world champions has been a brutal reality check for India, who have struggled in all three areas—batting, bowling, and fielding. India's fragility was brought to light in the second ODI with a record-breaking 122-run loss. Despite occasional outbursts of brilliance, the batters never really tried to match Australia's 371/8.
An ICC major punishment for 'Abusing Fourth Umpire' was handed down to an ex-RCB fast bowler.
Alzarri Joseph, a bowler representing the West Indies, was fined 25% of his match fee for using foul language in a conversation with a match official, a violation of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.In the first ODI encounter against Bangladesh, which the hosts won by five wickets, bowler Alzarri Joseph of the West Indies was fined 25% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by using foul language in a conversation with a match official. Joseph was judged to have violated "the use of an audible obscenity" in Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. Additionally, just minutes before the second ODI began, the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday that Joseph had been given one demerit point added to his disciplinary record, which was the first offense in a 24-month period. Before play began on Sunday, Joseph got into a heated argument with the fourth umpire, using derogatory and abusive words when the umpire asked him not to enter the field while wearing spikes.There was no need for a formal hearing because Joseph acknowledged the offense and agreed to the punishment suggested by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.The accusation came from fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite, third umpire Asif Yaqoob, and on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Leslie Reifer. Level 1 infractions are punishable by one or two demerit points, a minimum of an official reprimand, and a maximum of 50% of the player's match fee. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. On the strength of captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (74), Tanzid Hasan (60), Mahmudullah (50 not out), and Jaker Ali (48), Joseph went on to take 2-67 and, together with Romario Shepherd (3-51), helped the West Indies restrict Bangladesh to 294/6.With 14 balls remaining, West Indies reached 295/5 thanks to an 86 from captain Shai Hope and an 80-ball 113 from Sherfane Rutherford.
IPL 2025 Pakistan will play New Zealand in a bilateral series after being excluded from the IPL.
New Zealand's World Test Championship cycle (WTC) will include a three-match Test series against England in November and December.The home season schedule for 2024–2025 has been revealed by the New Zealand Cricket Board. The Indian Premier League 2025 season may coincide with the Blackcaps' March–April bilateral series against Pakistan, which will feature of a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series.The first-team players with IPL contracts chose to play for their respective teams, thus New Zealand sent their second-string team to Pakistan to play a five-match Twenty20 International series earlier in the year during the 2024 Indian Premier League. The home season schedule for 2024–2025 has been revealed by the New Zealand Cricket Board. The Indian Premier League 2025 season may coincide with the Blackcaps' March–April bilateral series against Pakistan, which will feature of a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series.
"Short of a gallop": Border Gavaskar Trophy Australian captain Pat Cummins has to add more pace, according to Michael Vaughan.
The 31-year-old Australian captain Pat Cummins has been tasked with refocusing the Australian attack for the second Pink Ball Test match in Adelaide beginning on December 6 after taking just three wickets for 153 runs in his 40 overs during Australia's 295-run defeat to India in the first Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Michael Vaughan, a former cricket player for England, feels that the Australian pace spearhead needs to add more pace because they didn't look like they have a gallop in the first Test.He is a superb bowler, skipper, and performer of the highest caliber. I will admit, though, that he didn't exactly look like a gallop in the First Test. He hadn't been participating in cricket matches. Since March, he had not participated in any longer format cricket matches. Because of what he did last week, I believe he will be more active this week in Adelaide. I believe he will do well in the First Test. I think he will benefit from playing the lengthier format again and getting some overs back into his body and head. The Follow On was told by Vaughan.Cummins' average speed has decreased over the last year from 140.6 km/h in 2018 to 136 km/h, according to Codesports and Cricviz data. In 63 Test matches, the 31-year-old has taken 272 wickets overall. Cummins had a forgettable series in the West Indies earlier this year, taking five wickets at an average of 36.20 in two test matches. His bowling average is currently 22.85, up from 22.15 two years ago, according to Codesports. Vaughan believed that for Cummins, speed was crucial. Pat Cummins has a lot of space. I believe that if he is down to 135 (or so), it gives the batters a little more time to get used to the
Cricket Australia is prepared to combat racism and stop an incident similar to that of Mohammed Siraj during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The man behind Cricket Australia's Multicultural Action Plan, Michael Napper, outlines the steps they have taken to educate immigrants about Australian culture and recruit students from the subcontinent to attend all kinds of cricket matches.A local cricket fan was carrying a banner that said, "Benson & Hedges Final: Bus Drivers versus Tram Conductors," during the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket final match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During 2020–21, a group of Australian spectators threw a string of racist epithets at India pacer Mohammed Siraj, including "Brown Dog" and "Big Monkey." Cricket Australia created the Multicultural Action Plan with the express purpose of combating racism.First and foremost, I believe we must recognize that racism is still there in society and hasn't disappeared. It remains. And regrettably, it will be there for a while," Michael Napper, the creator of Cricket Australia's program to interact with multicultural audiences, told The Indian Express from Melbourne."We understand that something shouldn't exist in sports. And it should simply be a location where everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. Therefore, I fervently hope that we have gotten past all of those notorious occurrences," he says. Napper outlines the plan they have created to guarantee that racism has no place in Australian cricket at any level. There would be measures to guarantee that a fair procedure is followed, whether at the highest level or at the grassroots level.
Is Rohit Sharma's position at number four in this pink ball practice game a sign that he will bat lower in Adelaide?
IND vs. AUS: Since KL Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit Sharma's batting position. If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently.Rohit Sharma didn’t open, choosing to bat at No.4 in the Prime Minister’s XI pink-ball game at Manuka Oval, generating obvious thoughts about his batting position in the Adelaide Test. After KL Rahul's confident opening batting in both innings of the Perth Test and his mentoring of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second dig there, it does make sense. Resuming his position that he had created for himself, Shubman Gill batted at three and scored a tidy fifty.Additionally, it enables Rohit, who has been a little too impulsive as an opener in the most recent Test matches, to go into a middle-order position. He chased a ball that was well outside off of Charlie Anderson and edged it to the slips, however he only lasted 11 balls against PM XI. A sizable portion of the audience fled the venue after realizing that Virat Kohli was not on the field and had already left. Prior to Sarfaraz Khan taking over, Rishabh Pant did not bat either. Pant kept for the first half of the PM XI's batting innings.Since Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit's batting position. If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently. He was the quintessential Test opener when he was at his best, taking no chances, letting a lot of balls get to the 'keeper, and opening up slowly. However, he has recently been a little hurried, attempting to establish his influence over the proceedings as soon as possible. Because he doesn't have to confront the moving pink ball, the middle-order position gives him more breathing room and reduces problems.For India, everything else went really smoothly. To test their batting under the lights, they decided to bowl first after winning the toss. In stark contrast to the afternoon, when it was very flat, the pink ball did move around a little, especially when it was brand-new. Even after they "won," India continued to bat, chasing down the 241-run goal, making the match itself somewhat of a friendly. The game was shortened from 50 overs to 46 due to mid-afternoon rains, and Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old opener who has just gained national recognition and was considered for the Perth Test, hammered an aggressive hundred.
Shardul Thakur records the second-worst bowling stats in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Shardul Thakur, an Indian all-rounder who was dismissed on Friday, had the poorest bowling statistics in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history. In the joint costly over against Kerala, Shardul Thakur gave up 69 for 1. Shardul joins Ramesh Rahul, who a few days back leaked 69 runs against Haryana while playing for Arunachal Pradesh. Pagadala Naidu of Hyderabad (1/67) held the previous record against Mumbai in 2010. Shardul did not sell at the IPL auction. Shardul, who is recovering from the injury, did not sell at the most recent IPL mega auction.Over the past three seasons, Shardul's performances have gotten worse. Shardul only took five wickets for the Chennai Super Kings in nine games during the 2024 season, averaging 61.80. His ability to break important partnerships and take wickets was his strongest suit when he was at the top of his game, but the economy hasn't been his strongest suit.But in recent years, wicket returns have also begun to decline, and with the impact player rule, his down-order batting skills appear to be of little use when a team can select a specialized finisher in the position. On the road to recovery The management has moved on from Shardul Thakur, one of India's heroes from the most recent successful Border-Gavaskar Trophy team in Australia, according to Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, prior to the team's departure for Perth. Gambhir had previously stated, "The choice to select Reddy (Nitish) over Shardul is also about moving forward."
Shubman Gill is probably going to play in the Adelaide Test again.
After 30 minutes of facing the throwdowns, Shubman Gill briefly faced Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal in the bowling nets.Shubman Gill appears to be back to normal after missing the first Test match in Perth because of a dinner injury. Gill batted at the nets at Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI starting on November 30.He started with the throwdowns, where the tempo was progressively faster. He played for thirty minutes before moving to the bowling nets to briefly face Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep.In the Adelaide Test, Shubman Gill is probably going to make a comeback. Prior to India's two-day pink-ball tour match against Australia's Prime Minister XI at Canberra's Manuka Oval, Shubman Gill has taken to the nets. After breaking his thumb fielding during a match simulation in Perth, Gill was unable to play in the first Test. Shubman After missing the first Test match in Perth due to a dinner injury, Gill seems to be back to his usual self. At Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI beginning on November 30, Gill batted at the nets. He began with the throwdowns, which had an increasingly quick speed. After playing for half an hour, he went to the bowling nets to play Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep for a short while. Rohit Sharma returned to the nets for the first time, as did the rest of the Indian team. He trained in Perth during the test match. At Manuka Oval, he hit the nets first, and Virat Kohli and Jaiswal came right behind him.
A Mumbai adolescent calls for CSK trials ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, making MS Dhoni rise up and take notice.
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Pune Test To mimic Jasprit Bumrah's play at the nets, New Zealand hires a throw-down specialist.
Some of the batsmen from New Zealand signaled their throw-down specialist to toss the ball from a more side-arm position halfway through Wednesday's practice session. One of them said, "A little lower, a little lower, that side." However, the muscular specialist's devoted attempts to mimic Jasprit Bumrah's whip-crack action resulted in crazy, wide balls that pitched halfway down the field. The side-arm joke showed that New Zealand batsmen are also afraid of Bumrah, even on a possible turner when India's group of spinners intimidate them. Bumrah hovers and lurks as surely as the cycles of the solar system, regardless of whether the Pune strip unfolds as a turner, semi-turner, or non-turner. His ability to influence the course of the game is impervious to the whims of the weather, the pitch, and the batsmen's reputation. In one creative outburst, Bumrah could mow through batting lineups with the new ball, old ball, semi-old ball, or semi-new ball, and he could change the course of the game to suit his wishes. India will aim to prime and stir their blockbuster seamer in order to recover from the Bengaluru gaffe. On the other hand, Tom Latham and his batting team would be aware of
When and where can I watch the Women's T20 World Cup Semi Final between the West Indies and New Zealand?
Zealand Watch the final stages of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, with the final taking place in Dubai on Sunday, October 20. Australia will play South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday, followed by West Indies and New Zealand on Friday.This week, Sky Sports will broadcast both of the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final matches live. In a rematch of the previous year's final, reigning champions Australia will play South Africa on Thursday at 3 p.m., and the West Indies will play New Zealand on Friday at 3 p.m. Both games will be shown live on Sky Sports.With four wins out of four, Australia emerged victorious in Group A, while South Africa finished second in Group B with three victories and one defeat to England.The West Indies won Group B on net run rate despite losing to South Africa, while Australia defeated New Zealand, putting them in second place after winning their other three games. After a hard six-wicket loss to the incredible West Indies, England was eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup. To win and advance to the semi-finals, West Indies had to score 142 runs. With fiery resolve, captain Hayley Matthews (50 off 38) and Qiana Joseph (52 off 38) led their team to 89-0 after 10 overs before their contributions put them on 104-2. This was Matthews' 100th T20I.Deandra Dottin (27 from 19), Shemaine Campbelle (5), and Aaliyah Alleyne (6 from 4) accomplished what they had to do and remained composed under pressure with 40 runs remaining. Alleyne scored the winning runs to leave England reeling from the shocking loss and the West Indies celebrating. In order to finish third in Group B and miss out on the semi-finals, England was forced to lament a subpar showing in the field, with five chances for wickets going begging as they missed catches throughout the West Indies' innings.
In their depressing Bengaluru opening against New Zealand, India reached a new low in Test cricket.
On Day 2 of the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday, the Indian squad reached its lowest point under the cloudy circumstances of Bengaluru. In a home Test, India lost four of their top seven batsmen for ducks for the first time in cricket's storied history.Sarfaraz Khan (0 off 3), Ravindra Jadeja (0 off 6), KL Rahul (0 off 6), and Virat Kohli (0 off 9) all made their way back to the pavilion without posing any problems for the scorekeepers. Ravichandran Ashwin was removed for a golden duck on the opening ball of the second session, leaving India with five ducks overall.aAn thrilling battle between bat and ball resulted from the scorching deliveries of New Zealand pacers, which continued to worry the Indian batters after captain Rohit Sharma left cheaply. By removing more bounce from the surface, ORourke stunned Kohli and silenced the fans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Glenn Phillips came flying from leg gully to make a spectacular catch after the Indian stalwart gloved the ball to him despite his best efforts to defend it off his toes. This was Kohli's first duck in 32 innings; his previous duck occurred at Wankhede in 2021 against the same opponents.Sarfaraz used the bottom edge of his bat to smack the ball as he finally had his chance. At extra cover, Devon Conway jumped to his right to finish a spectacular catch. KL When Rahul arrived, ORourke welcomed him by slamming the ball into his glove. ORourke returned in his subsequent over to reap the benefits of his labors, having frightened Rahul. Rahul made a mistake and sent the ball down to Blundell's left, becoming India's third duck in a desperate attempt to score. After a missed shot, Ravindra Jadeja quickly came in as the fourth.India's tail attempted, but was unable, to withstand having five ducks on the scoreboard. In the end, India lost for 46.
