MS Dhoni Refused Crores Of Rupees Contract Bat Manufacturer Shares Stunning Tale

"Using BAS bats in his early career, MS Dhoni gave up contracts worth millions of rupees to show his appreciation to the manufacturer who had supported him in the beginning. One of the all-time greats in cricket, MS Dhoni is a genuine legend of the sport, respected as much for his contributions off the pitch as for his character. The wicket-keeper batsman has begun training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, despite the fact that he is no longer an international player. Although supporters were happy to see Dhoni return to cricket, his bat sticker garnered media attention. By including the name of his old friend's store on the sticker on his bat, Dhoni showed his appreciation for the man and received a lot of several accolades. However, it wasn't the first time Dhoni had shown kindness to a stranger. The batsman from Ranchi, who was born in India, used a bat made by BAS in the early years of his career. This is not the first tale that has surfaced on social media. The proprietor of BAS, Mr. Somi Kohli, disclosed in a social media video how Dhoni turned down a lucrative contract in exchange for a bat manufacturer's sticker as recompense for the assistance he received in his formative cricketing years. ""Dhoni made no mention of cash. ""Put your stickers on my bats and send them across,"" was all he said. 'You're letting go of such a valuable contract,' I attempted to persuade him. He declined to accept millions of rupees value of the agreement. I asked for his mother, father, and wife, Sakshi. even shared with Paramjit from Ranchi and his CA. The day before the World Cup, they all went to his house. 'No, it's my decision,' he said,"" Mr. Kohli stated in a video posted on the Sports Launchpad YouTube channel. Recently, a photo of Dhoni playing in the nets with a ""Prime Sports"" bat went viral on social media. The former captain of India took this action as a way to repay his friend, the proprietor of the nearby sports store. Even the illustrious Adam Gilchrist discussed Dhoni's gesture while providing analysis during Australia and the West Indies' second Twenty20 International."

India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings, worst in seven years, after Asian Cup debacle

Overview Following its disastrous performance in the AFC Asian Cup, when it lost all three of its group matches, the Indian football team fell 15 spots to rank 117th in the FIFA rankings on Thursday—their lowest position in seven years. India's lowest ranking since it was ranked 129th in the January 2017 chart was this one. However, the lowest rating ever recorded was 173 in 2015. Following its disastrous performance in the AFC Asian Cup, when it lost all three of its group matches, the Indian football team fell 15 spots to rank 117th in the FIFA rankings on Thursday—their lowest position in seven years. India's lowest ranking since it was ranked 129th in the January 2017 chart was this one. However, the lowest rating ever recorded was 173 in 2015. The Indian team came in at number 102 in the most recent FIFA rankings, which were released on December 21, 2023. India's rating points decreased by 35.63 from the previous total as well. It is currently situated between Guinea-Bissau (118th) and Togo (116th). The nation is placed 22nd out of all the Asian countries. Under Igor Stimac, India's Asian Cup campaign concluded in January with a goalless and meaningless loss to Uzbekistan (0-3), Australia (0-2) and Syria (0-1). It placed last among the four teams that made up Group B. Since Asia and Africa were hosting their continental championships at the time, they were the primary movers. Argentina, the reigning world champion, remained at the top of the rankings with no changes. In that sequence, France, England, Belgium, and Brazil come after Argentina. Asian Cup winners Qatar moved up 21 spots to 37th place, while Japan slipped one spot to 18th place but is still at the top of the continental rankings. <..

Why boxer Amit Panghal is in no mood to celebrate latest gold medal at Strandja Memorial

The silver medallist in the World Championship is furious that Deepak Bhoria climbed the ladder at his expense, and the OTA recorded a net profit of INR 23.4 Cr in FY. When the referee held up his hand, there was not even a hint of a smile or any jumping in the air. Amit Panghal, wearing a gloomy expression, knew that he had completed the task at hand when he won the gold medal at the Strandja Memorial. This has been his routine since the Commonwealth Games. The self-assurance and arrogance of a man who had been the first male boxer from India to win a silver medal at the World Championships had vanished. The Panghal at this time resembled the one at the the Tokyo Olympics, despite being the top seed in his weight class, collapsed in a heap following a shocking loss. He has only participated in one significant event since that heartbreaking defeat: the Birmingham CWG in 2022. After winning two World Championships and an Asian Games, the boxer has noticed a decline in his standing compared to fellow army fighter Deepak Bhoria. "Winning the gold medal in the Strandja or any other medal means nothing to me. "What's the point if they won't send me to competitions where I deserve to go?" a dejected Panghal exclaimed as she returned to India from Bulgaria. A point of contention for the Rohtak boxer remains the selection criteria for major tournaments and camps, which are run by high-profile instructor Bernard Dunne and his team of foreign and Indian coaches. Rather than focusing on tests to determine the best boxers in a heavyweight class, the Irishman said regular training camp evaluations by coaches are a better indicator of who is the best boxer in a heavyweight class. “Choosing this method, the most important thing was to explain it to the athletes. We talked to them about why we did it. Tryouts are just a moment when judges and referees sit down and pick winners. Instead, the system we put in — in terms of evaluation, the coaches and I work day in and day out — and it's not based on one moment, it's based on a period of time,” Dunne said. reporters 2023 Women's World Cup in New Delhi.. But the 28-year-old Panghal claims that during the past few years, he has had the exact opposite—clarity. His main grievance is that he and the coaches have not communicated well on the evaluation process. There are various categories in the evaluation, and each fighter can receive up to 10 points in each category. Attendance, weight control, potential for international performance, strength and conditioning, health management, and training performance are among the categories.

Im well and truly done David Warner after his final international match at home

Australia and veteran opener David Warner, who played his last overseas match at home on Tuesday, said it was time to gC67:C71ive opportunities to younger players. 4,444 The 50-year-old's World Cup last year was the 37-year-old's last ODI appearance, while his Test career ended with a half-century in the Sydney Test against Pakistan in January. andquot;It's done well, it's time for young people to come forward and show their talent,andquot; Warner said after Australia's 37-run loss to West Indies in the third T20I. Warner smashed 81 off 49 deliveries in his last innings at home, including 54 runs. Announcing a move away from the traditional format, the southpaw said earlier this year that he would be available in T20Is and T20 leagues around the world. Warner, who has amassed 3,067 runs in 102 T20Is, is part of the T20 squad that will tour New Zealand later this month. He will then travel to India for the IPL, then head to the US and West Indies for the T20 World Cup, the last time he will play in Australia's shortest format. It was good to rest and play franchises. I have a lot of free time after the New Zealand series. Go to the IPL before we go to the Caribbean World Cup andquot; he said. andquot;I and#039;I said I want to play in the World Cup and finish there,andquot; he said after the first T20I against the West Indies last week.andquot;  

Jasprit Bumrah May Be Given Rest From Important Match, Big Reason Revealed

Veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be rested from the fourth match of the five-match Test series against England. Warner helped Australia win the T20 World Cup 2020 by being the tournament winner. Veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah might be rested from the fourth match of the five-match Test series against England and a big reason has been revealed. The team management wants Bumrah to be fully fit for the final test match in Dharamsala and hence he will be rested from the fourth test match. The contribution of Jasprit Bumrahand was very important for India and the Visakhapatnam Test match win. He took the nets in both the innings. Bumrah took 6 wickets in 45 overs in the first innings and 3 wickets in 46 runs in the second innings. He thus took a combined 9/91 in both innings, his second best performance in any test match. In this match, Bumrah also reached the milestone of with 150 Test hits. Jasprit Bumrah kept himself fresh for the last game - Source After that, there was news that Bumrah might be rested for the third Test match, but that didn't happen. Now comes the news that the veteran fast bowler will be rested from the fourth match instead of the third. According to the Times of India, a source said that Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the fourth test match at Ranchi. This will keep him fully fresh for the fifth and final Test match in Dharamshala. This match may also be the deciding match of this series. Then the presence of Bumrahand can be very important for the team. Let's say the Test series between the two teams is currently tied at 1-1. The third test match will be played in Rajkot on February 15 and the series will be decided by whichever team wins that match..  

Rajkot Test Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Following his absence from the second Test in Visakhapatnam due to a hamstring injury, Ravindra Jadeja is scheduled to return. India will try to carry over their winning streak after winning the Vizag Test when they play England in the third Test, which begins on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Rajkot. The Indian team is still struggling with injuries as K L Rahul was unable to fully recover from his injury and Virat Kohli is still out for personal reasons. However, when spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was declared fit for his home Test, they received a welcome boost. In the most recent Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, which will be called the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Jadeja had scored a century. There have been two Tests at the venue so far, with India winning one and the other ending in a draw. India and England played the first Test at this venue in 2016, where the visitors fared quite well as the hosts somehow managed a draw on the fifth day. Later, India defeated the Indian Ocean. India's batting has been a major problem in the series, but Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the standout performer so far with a double century in the Vizag Test.Shubman Gill ended his poor run in Test cricket with a landmark century in the second Test, but captain Rohit Sharma is yet to find his form as he managed just 90 runs in four innings. Shreyas Iyer, who has similar numbers (104 runs in 4 innings), has been dropped, meaning that India will get a new look middle order in the Rajkot Test. Rajat Patidar, who scored 41 runs on debut in Vizag, is expected to retain his place in the middle order and bat at No.4. He will be followed by Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan, who will finally get his first chance. on an international level. India were able to field another debutant with Dhruv Jurel replacing wicketkeeper K S Bharat after his struggles with the bat. Bharat scored 17 and 6 in the second Test at Vishakapatnam and may lose his place despite his glovework being top class. It is hard to remember when India fielded such an inexperienced batting line-up in a Test match. Rohit is the most experienced with 56 Tests, followed by Gill with 22 games. India's eight batsmen, including two wicketkeepers, have a combined total of 92 Tests, three of whom are yet to make their debut, including newcomer Devdutt Padikkal.  

KL Rahul India batter ruled out of third Test against England with injury

Due to injury, India's KL Rahul will not play in the third Test matchup with England. Due to a thigh problem, Rahul was also unable to play in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, which India won to tie the series at one. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's potential return to the starting lineup following a hamstring injury is still unknown. In an already thinned-out Indian team, star batsman Virat Kohli is confirmed to miss the rest of the series. Devdutt Padikkal takes Rahul's position. Rahul "has reached 90% match fitness," according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and he is anticipated to return for the fourth and fifth Tests. Thursday, February 15, marks the start of the third Test in Rajkot. In the event that Jadeja is declared unfit, the middle order batsman Shreyas Iyer was omitted from the roster for the final three Test matches, leaving a somewhat inexperienced batting lineup. KS Bharat (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Akash Deep are the members of the India squad for the third Test match. Rahul was replaced in the team by the gifted left-hander Devdutt Padikkal of Karnataka, who is having a fantastic first-class season. "KL Rahul has been ruled out of the third Test against England in Rajkot. His availability for the remaining three Tests was contingent upon his level of fitness." Under the guidance of the BCCI Medical Team, Mr. Rahul has attained 90% match fitness and is making good progress, the BCCI stated in a news release. At the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, Rahul will continue to recuperate in anticipation of playing in the fourth and fifth Tests. Right now, the series is locked 1-1. Both Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were previously selected by the selectors for the team, pending approval from the BCCI medical staff. Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, witnessed the 23-year-old Padikkal's performance in his most recent Ranji Trophy game as he struck 151. This season, Padikkal has played exceptionally well. He scored 103 against Goa after opening the match with a 193 against Punjab. In addition to his achievements in Ranji, Padikkal scored 105, 65, and 21 for India A in his three innings during the two unofficial Test matches against the England Lions. Returning to Rahul, the 31-year-old batsman's prolonged absence begs the question of whether senior India players and the BCCI medical staff are providing accurate information regarding the injury status of individual players. "If the medical staff of the BCCI was aware from the beginning that Rahul's quad ailment is  

Chess Challenge at Weissenhaus

The world number two Fabiano Caruana of the United States lost the first game of the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess challenge quarterfinal in Wangels, Germany, to an error made by Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh. In the middle game, Gukesh had a small advantage over Caruana, but that quickly evaporated, and the American Grandmaster took advantage of his next move to win the game. 39 moves were made in the game. Gukesh needs to win the rematch in order to remain in the running to advance to the semifinals, as there is only one game left under the traditional time limit. This was Gukesh's fourth consecutive loss in the event, having previously lost three times under rapid time control.   Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan took full advantage of his opportunities to defeat world champion Ding Liren of China on the same day that Alireza Firouza of France upset world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway.In the middle game, Alirezaa defeated Carlsen by gaining a pawn, which he then skillfully converted into an endgame with a rook and pawns. In just 37 moves, it was all over. Levon Aronian of the United States and Vincent Keymer of Germany drew their other quarterfinal match. In the match against Ding Liren, whose form continued to desert him for the third straight day, Abdusattarov had the upper hand. To advance to the semifinals, the Uzbek and Caruana both need a draw in their upcoming match. With the exception of one draw, Liren had lost seven of the eight games he had played so far in the competition.Not everyone can win on the spot, but Carlsen has proven himself capable of doing so multiple times. The Norwegian will also play white in the rematch against Firouza, and fans who have watched him top the charts in multiple tournaments know that Carlsen will be back to full strength.   In the Aronian vs. Keymer match, anyone could win. Keymer, who placed in the tie-break play-off, may have the advantage based on his current form, but Aronian is a well-known and creative chess 960 player.

Rohan Bopanna, who won the Australian Open, is focused on the Olympics in Paris.

Following his first-ever grand slam victory in men's doubles at the Australian Open, Rohan Bopanna, the current champion, has his sights set on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26. "It seems highly likely that the Olympics will happen. The fact that our tennis team will be competing in the Olympics is fantastic, but first I have a lot of Masters series to look forward to, like Indian Wells and Miami, before the clay court season starts. Wimbledon and the French Open are coming up. There are a ton of events leading up to the Olympics. As you are aware, the tennis calendar is quite full. There's a tournament every week. Thus, there are a lot of amazing things to anticipate, and Rohan is thrilled about the upcoming sea season.The world's top doubles player, who rose to the top of the rankings after winning the Australian Open 2024 quarterfinal, has been at the top of the rankings for more than two weeks, but the feeling of winning his first Australian Open title has not yet fully worn off.It's been amazing. It seems like it was yesterday, even though it has only been a few weeks. The response has been tremendous. To be honest, it's still getting to me. But with so many messages, it's been fantastic. Much love for this accomplishment of mine.  I'm incredibly proud of my family as well as the many well-wishers and people I've met who have in some way inspired me. It feels truly unique. "I am overjoyed to secure the top spot and a major victory," Bopanna exclaimed. After making it to the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles semifinal, Bopanna instantly rose to the top of the world rankings in that category. Winning the title added even more significance to the achievement.It is difficult because you do not typically receive this kind of response in between tournaments. I knew after winning that quarterfinal match that I would be ranked #1 in the world. And many other players as well. For that, there were numerous messages. I was aware of the task at hand.  If I had been the world's top player, it would have been absent, but ideally there would have been conflicting emotions if I hadn't taken first place. Thus, this would have been the ideal way to cap off the grand slam and take the top spot in the world rankings. "Especially considering our performance together last year—we reached the Wimbledon semifinals, the US Open championship, and the Australian Open semifinals—I believe we deserve to be in this position today," Rohan Bopanna said.

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Indias Loss To Australia In U19 World Cup

Millions of Indian fans still harbor strong emotions related to the tragic night of November 19, 2023. That was the day Australia overcame the Rohit Sharma-led team and took home the coveted ODI World Cup trophy. But, after India's defeat to Australia in the summit match on Sunday, the supporters were forced to relive that evening once more. Uday Saharan and company had an incredible campaign, going undefeated throughout the tournament before losing to Australia in the championship match, much like the senior team. India had now lost three straight ICC finals against Australia. They had previously lost in the World Test Championship final and the ODI World Cup 2023.   Memes from India's devastating defeat in the Under-19 World Cup final flooded social media.Speaking about the game, Australia scored a healthy 253 for seven when they batted by choice, forcing India to mount the biggest chase in a youth World Cup summit match. However, in the decisive stage leading up to victory, Uday Saharan's team collapsed to 174 all out as the unrelenting Australian bowlers, spearheaded by the ferocious Mahli Beardman (3/15) and the cunning off-spinner Raf MacMillan (3/43), did not allow them any breathing room In a way, the disappointment of losing to India in two title matches in 2012 and 2018 was also forgotten as Australia won their fourth U19 title and first since 2010.

Its A Competition That Loses Sourav Ganguly Provides Information About The U-19 World Cup Before India vs. Australia in the Final

Even though they have won every championship in the competition's history, India has never hosted the U-19 World Cup.When Team India plays Australia in the tournament's championship match on Sunday in Benoni, South Africa, they will be aiming for their sixth U-19 World Cup victory. Having advanced to the final eight times before the current edition, India is the most successful team in the tournament's history. Under Mohammed Kaif's direction, India won the U-19 World Cup for the first time in 2000. They then won it four more times in 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.India has never held the tournament, despite having such a stellar record in it.Sourav Ganguly, a former captain of India, has expressed his opinions regarding the rationale behind India's nonattendance at the event.Since the tournament's goal is to introduce cricket to new regions of the world, Ganguly believes there isn't a specific rationale for it."India is not hosting the U-19 World Cup for any specific reason. India is the host country for the other World Cups. What's wrong with this one being played in locations that don't see many senior World Cups? It's one approach to bringing the game to new markets," Ganguly said to RevSportz.Another belief is that the BCCI doesn't host the competition because it doesn't bring in enough money. Breaking the misconception, Ganguly declared: "It's fair to state that this competition is losing money. The majority of World Cups held without the senior men's teams are nonprofit events. However, this isn't the reason India hasn't hosted a U-19 World Cup match. Furthermore, I believe it will take place in India," he continued.The ICC's Associate Members, Malaysia (2008) and the United Arab Emirates (2014), will each host it once, with Zimbabwe and Namibia sharing hosting duties in 2026 for the subsequent event.All those brash 18 and 19-year-old Indian guys will stop at nothing on Sunday to secure a record-tying sixth ICC U-19 World Cup victory. Some careers will soar, while others will slip into obscurity. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. India U-19 will start as the favourites in this edition's title match after defeating Australia in the finals in 2012 and 2018.  

New over-rate rule by the ICC that prevented India vs. Pakistan in the 2024 U19 World Cup final

In the event that Pakistan had defeated Australia, India and its bitter rival would have faced off in a second final of the ICC U19 World Cup.In the Under-19 World Cup semifinal match against Australia on Thursday night at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, Pakistan captain Saad Baig was a busy man, continually switching up his bowlers and altering his fields. It was rewarded with Pakistan storming back, led by Ali Raza's four-wicket haul, but it had an unforeseen effect prior to the start of the last over, when the side required to win by defending four runs or taking one wicket. Pakistan lost by one wicket and missed the chance to get a date with India for the championship match as a result of Baig's compliance with the new ICC regulation.The ICC created an in-match penalty rule for one-day internationals (ODIs) in late 2022, following the introduction of the penalty for slow over rates in Twenty20 International cricket. The rule states that the fielding team must have an extra fielder inside the ring for each over in which they are not able to finish an innings before the agreed-upon cut-off time, after taking time allowances into account. For instance, a team will have an extra fielder inside the circle for the final two overs if they finish 48 overs before the innings is supposed to end, leaving just four fielders outside the ring. Pakistan had to field one extra fielder on Thursday, bringing fine leg into the ring, since they finished their 49 overs ahead of the planned cut-off time. Australia's No. 8 Raf MacMilllan got an inside edge against a length ball outside off from Mohammad Zeeshan in the opening ball of the final over, and the ball went past short fine leg for a boundary.While providing analysis, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop stated that Pakistan would have had a fielder at fine leg and the winning boundary would have only been a single if they had not broken the over-rate rule.In the event that Pakistan had defeated Australia, India and its bitter rival would have faced off in a second final of the ICC U19 World Cup. In the summit conflict, Pakistan had prevailed in the lone previous encounter with India back in 2006. The U19 team that defeated the Boys in Blue, which included Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Piyush Chawla, was captained by Sarfaraz Ahmed, who went on to lead the senior Pakistan team to victory against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy.In the 2024 U19 World Cup final, Australia will now play India on Sunday. India advanced to their sixth consecutive final and ninth overall after narrowly defeating South Africa in a thrilling match.  

Virat Kohli leaves the India-England series department of pace changes

Shreyas Iyer's injury has forced him to miss the next three Test matches, according to The Indian Express. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru will be keeping an eye on Iyer's recovery.The senior national selection committee and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been notified by former India captain Virat Kohli that he will not be playing in the final three Test matches of the five-game series against England. According to what The Indian Express understands, on Friday, the day selectors convened virtually to determine the team for the Test matches in Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamshala, Kohli notified the BCCI of his availability.While playing for his country has always been his first priority, Kohli stressed to the Indian captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors at the beginning of the series that some personal situations require his presence and entire 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," BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated in a later press release.For the first time in his professional life, Kohli will not be playing in a home series. The selectors had made the decision not to alter the winning lineup too much after India rallied at Vizag to tie the series at one.The cricket board of India stated on Saturday that star batsman Virat Kohli will miss the final three Test matches against England due to "personal reasons" that were not explained.After two matches that Kohli did not attend, the series is tied at one. The third Test, which begins on Thursday in Rajkot, will continue without him.Very little information has been provided by him or the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the reasons behind his absence. The BCCI released a statement saying, "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons." "The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli's decision."The similar justification was offered for why Kohli was left out of the team for the first two Test matches, when Rajat Patidar, a rookie, took his place.With 8,848 runs, including 29 hundreds and an average of over 49 in 113 Test matches, the 35-year-old is still the mainstay of India's batting lineup.Another noteworthy exclusion from the 17-man team announced by the board on Saturday for the remainder of the series was top order batsman Shreyas Iyer.Iyer had back surgery for a slipped disc last year. He was in the starting XI for the first two Tests but failed to establish himself in any of his four innings. According to ESPNCricinfo, he complained to the team management that following this month's second Test in Visakhapatnam, he experienced a recurrence of back spasms. Both K.L. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were invited, but the board stated that their involvement was "subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team". Ben Stokes-led England won the first game to inflict the hosts just their fourth home defeat since 2013, but Rohit Sharma's squad recovered with a 106-run triumph in the second encounter. Tests in Dharamsala on February 23 and Ranchi on February 23 will wrap up the series.  

Saumy, a left-arm spinner, has already drawn parallels to elite all-rounders with his control, aim, and aptitude for collecting wickets.There is a quick and controlled build-up. The motion is easy to

Saumy, a left-arm spinner, has already drawn parallels to elite all-rounders with his control, aim, and aptitude for collecting wickets.There is a quick and controlled build-up. The motion is easy to follow and fluid. The ball follows the ideal path and lands at the desired location. The ball frequently skids off the surface, and occasionally it breaks free of the right-handed batter. Given his emaciated physique and fierce demeanor, it is understandable why Saumy Pandey is compared to his hero, Ravindra Jadeja. He is having a breakthrough year, similar to Jadeja in the 2008 U-19 World Cup; his 17 wickets have come at an average of 8.47, with an economical rate of 2.44.According to his father Krishna Kumar Pandey, a Hindi teacher at a government school in the Sidhi area of Madhya Pradesh, the comparison is unjust. "As a Hindi literary instructor, I may be a little rigid about grading. It is unfair if people are drawing comparisons between him and Ravindra Jadeja. In his fifteen years of cricket playing, Jadeja has achieved a perfect score of 100. He tells this paper, "He has won so many games for India and has put in the hard effort and sacrifice to get to this level.He "has yet to earn that first mark in his career" with his son, however. He states, "At the moment, Saumy is on a zero." Mujhe lagta hai Saumy abhi shunya pe hai.Although he agrees with Saumy's father's viewpoints, Aril Anthony, Jadeja's coach, claims to have been attracted by her body language and intensity on the field. He therefore made an effort to imitate him every day. He is an IPL generation member. It is understandable that he tried to emulate his idol after growing up watching Jadeja. Anthony adds, "I think he'll need to work hard to get to Jadeja's level.Given his emaciated physique and fierce demeanor, it is understandable why Saumy Pandey is compared to his hero, Ravindra Jadeja. He is having a breakthrough year, similar to Jadeja in the 2008 U-19 World Cup; his 17 wickets have come at an average of 8.47, with an economical rate of 2.44.  

Aims High for the 2024 AFCON

With two games remaining, the Africa Cup of Nations has produced a record 116 goals. However, past performance indicates that Sunday's final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria may not feature many goals. In the last ten editions of the African football championship, there have only been ten goals total, with six of those coming in the final two games. In 2004, the hosts Tunisia defeated Morocco 2-1, and 13 years later, Cameroon overcame Mohamed Salah-inspired Egypt by the same score. Out of the remaining eight finals, four were decided by a single goal, and four more were decided by penalty shootouts following 120 minutes without a goal. Since football is the most popular sport in Africa, it is not surprising that the AFCON finals are typically tense, defense-heavy contests for supremacy, given the immense pressure and pride at stake. Record-breaking money is up for grabs this year, with $7 million going to the winners—$2 million more than Senegal took home after winning two years ago.In addition to the prize money, national football federations and governments may offer additional funding to AFCON-winning teams, and athletes may receive incentives from advertising.   In their previous meeting in 2024 during the second round of group stages, Ivory Coast and Nigeria managed to score just one goal—a penalty converted by Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong.   Despite only scoring six goals in six games, the Ivorian Elephants have advanced to the final, which is anticipated to draw 60,000 spectators to the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium in Abidjan.

Report for Semi-final 2 Australias thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan set up a senior World Cup final repeat.

Australia will play India in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 final after the former defeated Pakistan in an exciting match in Benoni.If India's tight win over South Africa in the first semi-final was not enough, Benoni gave witness to another nail-biter as Australia beat Pakistan by one wicket to join India in the competition final.Pakistan, needing to chase 180 runs, was down to nine wickets with 16 runs remaining, and they were already in the championship game. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Australia's last-wicket combination retained their composure and defied the odds to win the match with just five balls left.With the victory, India, the reigning U19 World Cup champions, will take on Australia in a rematch of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final.In Benoni, Australia defeated Pakistan by one wicket. Australia defeated Pakistan 179 (48.5 overs) to 181/9. 49.1 overs In the pivotal 2024 ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup semi-final, Australia's captain, Hugh Weibgen, won the toss and chose to put Pakistan in to bat, unleashing his fast bowlers on a new surface.Mahli Beardman and Callum Vidler's new ball was met with caution by Pakistan's openers, Shamyl Hussain and Shahzaib Khan. But Australia's victory came right away when Tom Straker was brought in as the first change bowler.Shamyl Hussain, who attempted an audacious pull shot but top-edged it to Oliver Peake, who took a great catch at mid-on, was removed by Straker in just his second over. Shahzaib miscued a drive off Vidler to Hugh Weibgen at backward point, who held onto a magnificent low catch, shortly after, ending his watchful innings.Australia took a commanding lead in the semi-final after both openers were out of the game during the Powerplay. Both Saad Baig and Azan Awais attempted to rebuild for Pakistan, with the former being spared by Harry Dixon's missed opportunity to first slip off Straker.But Straker had the last laugh in the following over, so Baig's luck was short lived. Once more, the seamer discovered the left-hander's edge, and Dixon managed to hold onto the catch at slip, bringing Pakistan down to 43 for three.After 16 overs of pace-driven bowling, Weibgen brought spin to the attack. In response to his captain's call, Raf MacMillan dismissed Ahmad Hassan by trapping him in front of the stumps with a well-pitched delivery.MacMillan was on the verge of taking another wicket when Haroon Arshad just about avoided being stumped. But Beardman's comeback to attack paid off, as he removed Arshad with a ball that skidded off the field and unsettled the off-stump. Together, Arafat Minhas and Azan Awais restored Pakistan's innings by a consistent partnership. Between overs 31 and 40, Awais scored at a steady clip as he hit his half-century off 83 balls.But Straker broke up their partnership when he got Awais for 52 when the wicketkeeper caught him behind. After Awais left, Pakistan was 133 for six, a vulnerable position that needed a big contribution from the lower order. Minhas continued unfazed, pulling out the square cut against the spinner and knocking Vidler off his back foot with a powerful draw. After cutting Tom Campbell in front of square for a boundary to achieve his half-century off 60 balls, he fell on the following ball as he tried a loft over cover and sliced it to the deep fielder. In order to finish with six wickets, as many as possible, Straker went through the tailenders, cleaning up the final two off consecutive deliveries.But Straker broke up their partnership when he got Awais for 52 when the wicketkeeper caught him behind. After Awais left, Pakistan was 133 for six, a vulnerable position that needed a big contribution from the lower order. Minhas continued unfazed, pulling out the square cut against the spinner and knocking Vidler off his back foot with a powerful draw. After cutting Tom Campbell in front of square for a boundary to achieve his half-century off 60 balls, he fell on the following ball as he tried a loft over cover and sliced it to the deep fielder. In order to finish with six wickets, as many as possible, Straker went through the tailenders, cleaning up the final two off consecutive deliveries.After the Powerplay overs, Pakistan pulled off a stunning comeback, while Australia got off to a cautious but consistent start thanks to Harry Dixon and Sam Konstas. Ali Raza, who is fifteen years old, dismissed Konstas with a delivery that struck the stumps with a crisp backswing. Weibgen took Naveed Khan for four with a full toss that was straight to short cover, and Dixon was removed due to a huge mix-up with Harjas Singh. Baig resorted to strike bowler Ubaid Shah when three wickets fell rapidly, and the strategy was successful. Australia dropped to a precarious 59 for 4, bowled off an inside edge for a golden duck by the dangerous Ryan Hicks. Ollie Peake, a left-handed batsman who has only ever had to bat once, joined Dixon.Meanwhile, Minhas carried on with his bowling unaltered, and the left-arm spinner struck once again in his eighth over. An arm ball that skidded on with the angle and struck the stumps undid Campbell. Pakistan was once again in the running after breaking another dangerous stand. Australia had four wickets remaining and were still 34 runs behind. The very next over, Raza found MacMillan's edge as the slip fielder dove to take a catch near the ground. However, as the ball was over waist height and hence a no-ball, there was no requirement for confirmation of a clean catch. Peake persisted in his construction, unfazed by the mayhem all around him, then on 49, he stole an innocuous Raza delivery and went down the leg-side, through  

When Rachin Ravindra adamantly declines to give Kane Williamson his Player of the Match award, a response appears.

The second Test between the Kiwis and South Africa is slated to take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton from February 13–17.In the first Test of the two-match series, New Zealand, captained by Tim Southee, defeated South Africa handily by 281 runs at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test double century, while Kane Williamson blasted back-to-back tons to make the match nothing less than a one-sided contest.Young player Rachin Ravindra won Player of the Match after the incredible victory because to his 240 off 366 balls. Rachin was asked if he would like to share his POTM title with seasoned player Kane Williamson after winning it. The 24-year-old, however, reacted quickly and flatly refused to share it."No, not at all. I'm not giving that one; he has 31 hundreds for mine. It makes you feel special every time you help the team win. You should feel good as long as you're trying your hardest.The Kiwi all-rounder disclosed that Kane approached him to offer congratulations on his century as well. Rachin Ravindra discussed his chat with Kane in the middle of the post-match news conference. "Kane approached me after I reached my century and said, 'Hey, you're amazing.'" Being the recipient of such exceptional recognition from one of the world's greatest batters feels very weird. "It's the most amazing experience I've had," he remarked.When asked if he would be happy to share his Man of the Match award with Williamson during the presentation ceremony, Ravindra was prepared with a clever retort. "No, not at all. I'm not giving that one because he has 31 Test hundreds to my one. You feel unique every time you help the team win.Mount Maunganui: After New Zealand defeated South Africa by 281 runs in the opening Test, batsman Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand on Wednesday declined to split the Player of the Match honours with Kane Williamson. Ravindra scored his maiden Test century with an amazing 240 runs in New Zealand's first innings total of 511, demonstrating his extraordinary batting skill. He became an elite member of an elite group by virtue of his remarkable performance, which included a game-changing 232-run partnership with Williamson. He is only the fourth Kiwi batsman to turn a debut Test ton into a double hundred.Even though Ravindra was grateful for Williamson's impact on his career, his rejection demonstrated his resolve to forge his own route and leave his mark on the cricket world. His muted festivities, which were evocative of Williamson's famous modesty, highlighted the influence of the Kiwi skipper on his style of play even more. "I suppose that's how it turned out because he is the influence," he continued. A major factor in New Zealand's convincing win was Ravindra's double century. In their opening innings, New Zealand was suffering at 39/2 but Ravindra and Williamson helped them out of a tight spot. They took the lead in the two-match series 1-0 after dominating the remainder of the match and winning by an overwhelming 281 runs. Ravindra evaluated his performance after giving it some thought.Feels nice to help the team win in whatever way possible, knowing how hard it is to work outside for four or five days without resting. Because of the time we spent there and the alliances we formed to secure this victory, I'll give this knock a relatively high rating. Apart from his impressive batting displays, Ravindra also contributed greatly with the ball, taking two vital wickets in the opening innings, including the well-positioned Keegan Petersen. Now, New Zealand is getting ready for the second Test, which starts on February 13 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, against South Africa.  

IND against ENG Although Virat Kohli will miss the third test, there is still hope that he will play in the fourth and fifth tests.

Two players who have won matches are likely to be included in the Indian lineup for the third Test, even though Virat Kohli will not be playing. On Thursday, the management and selectors of the Indian team will decide whether to play Jasprit Bumrah in Rajkot.The star batsman for India, Virat Kohli, is scheduled to miss the third Test match in the current five-match series against England, which could further postpone his return to the Indian cricket squad. However, there's still a chance he could return before the end of the five-match series with England.It now appears improbable that Kohli will play in the third Test, which begins in Rajkot on February 15. This is because the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli, failed to indicate that he would be available for the Rajkot Test by Wednesday night.Two match-winners are expected to return to the Indian squad, which could be excellent news in the meantime.The senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is anticipated to convene virtually on Thursday in order to select the team for the next three Test matches. It is anticipated that they would select a lineup that does not include Kohli. The previous captain will be added to the side whenever he becomes available for selection.India won the second Test to tie the series at one, setting up a five-match Test series that is evenly balanced.Due to personal circumstances, Kohli missed the first two Test matches of the series. It has been reported that he and his family then took a plane to England."Virat will determine when he wishes to return to the Indian side." He hasn't told us yet, but he will be on the team whenever he chooses to play, according to a BCCI official.Kohli had communicated his desire for a break to the Indian team management and selectors three days before to the start of the series. "While representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention," the BCCI had said in a news release. The Board and the team management have offered their support to the star hitter, and the BCCI acknowledges and respects his decision.I just know that he's doing OK. He is skipping the first two Test matches since he is spending some time with his family. I won't be confirming anything more. I am really excited to see him again. In a video, AB de Villiers stated, "He is fine, he is doing well."Indeed, he is expecting his second child. It's family time, and he values these things. Family is, I believe, what most people prioritize. Virat cannot be judged for it. He has made the perfect choice, no doubt about it.On February 11, the Indian players who will be selected for the third Test are requested to report to Rajkot. It is known that KL Rahul, who missed the Visakhapatnam Test because of a quad issue, will be returning to the Indian team.Ravindra Jadeja, an all-round player, has also made remarkable progress while being sidelined by a hamstring ailment. The administration of the squad is optimistic that he will be available to play at his home field as well. Jasprit Bumrah has been given the freedom by the team management to determine whether or not he wants to participate in the third Test. The Rajkot Test will begin after more than ten days off for the Indian cricket team. It is believed that the medical team will report to the selection committee on Bumrah's workload management, and the committee will then decide whether or not to allow the speedster to play. Nonetheless, Bumrah's opinion will be considered by the team management and selectors prior to making a choice.