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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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As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.
Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position. According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.
Juthe Log: Former Indian Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co. For Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Scandal
After third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's decision without providing any solid evidence, Yashasvi Jaiswal's ejection became the subject of intense discussion.After India's 184-run loss to Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna blasted the Australian team's strategy in the fourth Test match and demanded "fair play" from them. The hosts seized a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series after Indian batters once again struggled against Australia's bowling attack while chasing 340 on the last day of play. With no solid proof, third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat reversed on-field umpire Joel Wilson's judgment during India's chase, sparking intense discussion on India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal. The third umpire's ruling was based on the video footage, which indicated some deflection even though the Snickometer showed no disturbance when the ball struck Jaiswal's gloves.Both the Indian camp and former players were not pleased with the result, blaming the technology for not doing its job adequately. 'There's no use in stirring controversy,' Khanna said, in contrast. In order to alter the outcome of the game, he suggested that the squad captained by Rohit Sharma play fair cricket initially.
Andhra Cricket Association Reward Nitish Kumar Reddy With Huge Cash Prize
Cricketing greats hailed Nitish Kumar Reddy's incredible effort, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history.Young Nitish Reddy received a financial award of Rs 25 lakh from the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday in recognition of his first Test century, which was essential to India's comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. On the third day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Reddy, 21, led India to 358 for nine with a tenacious unbeaten 105. "For the Andhra Cricket Association, today is a lucky day and the happiest time of year. The selection of an Andhra lad for the Test and international T20 formats makes us very thrilled. Nitish Kumar Reddy is receiving an award of Rs 25 lakh on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association as a token of appreciation," (ACA) President KesineniIn the fourth Test, Reddy, who had excelled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, once again displayed his perseverance by forming an important 127-run combination with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls). Cricketing greats hailed Reddy's incredible century, with Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best Test knocks in India's history. The Australian pacer is now convinced of the young Indian batter's batsmanship after Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland propelled him past his first Test hundred. More significantly, Reddy provided the team a chance to salvage the fourth Test match here by scoring an undefeated 105 as they reached 358 for nine in their opening innings.Yes, it's clear that he's playing really well. It's a lower-order player coming in down the center, but he's attempting to re-impose some pressure on us. And he's playing well," Boland said in response to a PTI question following the day's action. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "He performed incredibly well. He's been a young Indian player who has performed admirably at hitting the ball. He appears to have almost every shot in the book," he continued.
Ravi Shastri's mic drop comment regarding Washington Sundar's return: "If Ashwin had known India at MCG, he wouldn't have retired."
Because he believed he was not needed in the Indian XI in Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin retired. Shasri claimed that if he had been aware of MCG, things could have turned out differently.Had Ravichandran Ashwin known that India would be fielding two spin-bowling all-rounders in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG in Melbourne, he would not have retired in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri. After the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Ashwin, who only participated in one Test during the series, shocked everyone by declaring his retirement. He claimed that as a cricket player, he still had fire left in him, which he would employ in both club and IPL cricket. In the same news conference, minutes later, India captain Rohit Sharma claimed that Ashwin had told him that he might retire in Perth, but he persuaded him to stay by selecting him forIt doesn't take long to decipher that Ashwin wanted Rohit to reaffirm his spot in the team for the Melbourne and Sydney Test matches, something the Indian skipper was clearly unable to do without taking the circumstances into account.
Big IPL 2025 Sacrifice Announced by Sanju Samson, Who Will Be Changing His Role To...
The possibility of playing as a fielder has been discussed by Sanju Samson, who was signed by RR for Rs 18 crore.In the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), may relinquish his wicketkeeping responsibilities. After being signed by RR for Rs 18 crore, Samson has hinted at the possibility of switching to fielding and handing up the wicketkeeping duties to young Dhruv Jurel. Samson also disclosed that he spoke with Jurel about the same thing, particularly as the latter was eager to hold onto the wickets following his recent promotion to second-choice Test wicketkeeper for India."We believe that Dhruv Jurel should wear the gloves in the IPL given his current status as a Test wicket-keeper, even though I haven't stated this on air. It was a conversation. We'll probably be sharing gloves. As a fielder, I have never captained. That could be difficult. "I understand where you are coming from, Dhruv, and I think you should also keep for a few games as the team's leader," I informed him. Nothing should come before the team, but we'll see how we can work it out. Samson stated in a discussion on Ab de Villiers' YouTube channel that "the team should come first and the individual must be given importance."Earlier this year, during the home series against England, Jurel made his Test debut. But now that Rishabh Pant is fully recovered, Jurel has lost his spot to the seasoned player. Jurel was benched for the matches in Adelaide and Brisbane, but both Pant and Jurel participated in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. Unless there is an injury, it is unlikely that Jurel would continue to participate in the series.
How India's domestic T20 batting embarked on a six-hitting rampage in 2024
In the longer formats, transition appears to be inevitable. Losing the lone ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years; declining Test standards both at home and away. Even though the ICC Champions Trophy is quickly approaching, a number of legendary players are nearing the end of their 50-over careers.India's T20 season had already begun with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), while the senior squad was finishing up a series in South Africa following their World Cup victory. Most batters learned new techniques and improved their ability to hit big blows, which was the main lesson learned from the 133-match tournament.In 2022, the Impact Sub Rule was introduced in SMAT, which planted the seeds for the tectonic upheaval. One possible explanation is the BCCI's attempt to increase the IPL's entertainment value. Since then, the entire system has embraced the principle, resulting in an astounding increase in scoring rates. The elimination of the Impact Sub rule for the 2024 SMAT didn't slow down the six-hitting rise because muscle memory has started to take over intuition.
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.
