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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
Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot
At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.
Published 11 Mar 2024 01:56 AM
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India's bold strategy aids in a quick T20 reconstruction
The world champions are creating an environment where players perform well without worrying about keeping their spots in the squad or taking wickets.Kolkata: Although it's early, the process and outcomes give hope that India would successfully defend the T20 World Cup at home the following year. Despite the pessimism caused by the Test and ODI transition issues, India's T20 trajectory stands out thanks to series victories against South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and now England. Even more so when one considers that Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have not been parachuted in.This is most likely a greater accomplishment. However, they have approached it virtually undetected. No culture of stars. Verify. No set order for batting. Verify. Just a group of young, talented, and incredibly self-assured cricket players going about their business without worrying about career curves. By the way, all IPL linchpins.Captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledges his lack of quality as he is left off the Champions Trophy roster. Abhishek Sharma thinks a ball is there to be struck, hence he doesn't count returns. As long as Tilak Varma is at the crease, the second Twenty20 match in Chennai demonstrated that no equation is too difficult. And the fact that India lost to 12/3 and then 79/5 at Pune on Friday, yet still managed to score 181, demonstrated that the previous game's disaster chasing in Rajkot was really a fluke. The realization that not everything can be managed lies at the core of this long-term upsurge. Earlier this week, Sitanshu Kotak, India's new batting coach, said it. "To achieve a score of 200 or 225, and if you are
Watch: Minutes After Virat Kohli's Dismissal, Delhi Stadium Was Emptied
With just 15 deliveries during his brief stint at the crease, Virat Kohli only managed one boundaries.Himanshu Sangwan removed Virat Kohli for just six runs on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, ending his eagerly awaited return to the Ranji Trophy. A ball before he was dismissed, Kohli displayed a flash of his genius with a stunning straight drive off Sangwan. But the very next delivery proved to be lethal; it was slanted in on a fullish length just outside off, and when Kohli tried to drive but failed to leave a space between bat and pad, the ball seamed in sharply. The bails flew as the delivery sped through, clipping the off-stump. In addition to taking the coveted wicket, Sangwan witnessed the stadium quickly fill up, making it a memorable experience.Only 15 deliveries were made during Kohli's brief stint at the crease, and he only managed one boundary. Delhi was at 87/3 after his removal, still 140 runs behind Railways.It was a letdown for the thousands of spectators who had gathered at the stadium anticipating a masterclass from Kohli. There is always hope for atonement, though, as Kohli will have another chance to leave his mark if Delhi is granted a second innings.
Will Delhi be able to make it to the Ranji Trophy knockout stages with all eyes on Virat Kohli?
Ranji Trophy 2025: Himmat Singh is the only member of this team who has shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli, aside from Navdeep Saini.Two youngsters from Old Delhi's nearby Ansari Road were cleaning the seats in the old clubhouse, which is located just beneath the stadium's media box. "This might be the last time Virat will win the Ranji Trophy," one of them remarked in Hindi while holding a dusting cloth. We will be able to observe him in action with work as well. One of them said, "Wo Virat ki Porsche kitne ki hogi" (What must the price of Virat's car be?) as they were finishing up their work and turning to Kohli's black Porsche, which was parked close to the players' pavilion. "Puch kar bolta hun" (I'll call him and let you know) was what the other one stated after pulling out his phone. The pair explodedSince Kohli revealed he will be playing in the match, not only the fans but even the Delhi players have been ecstatic. The 20-man Delhi team's only goal for the last two days has been to "impress" Virat Kohli. Whether it's in the nets, playing football, the gym, or during warm-ups. Suraj Ahuja, the Railways' acting captain, acknowledged that his squad will also want to perform well in the match in order to impress Kohli.For Navdeep Saini, the atmosphere, or mahoul, is everything. On and off the pitch, Virat bhaiya exudes a particular kind of enthusiasm. "The atmosphere is totally different," Mahoul ho alag hota hai suggests.
Third T20I: India in trouble after two quick wickets; the onus is on Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya
India lost Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the powerplay as they chased a target of 172 in the third Twenty20 International between India and England.3rd T20I between India and England, LIVE Updates: India, chasing 172, lost openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson early. at the third Twenty20 International at Rajkot, England achieved 171/9 in 20 overs thanks to an incredible five-wicket haul from India's Varun Chakravarthy. Ben Duckett, who was not sold in the IPL 2025 auction, hammered a half-century, while Liam Livingstone, a star for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), also scored a useful 43 off 24 balls. In between, Chakravarthy ran wild, even going on a hat-trick at one point, as England lost seven wickets in seven overs. After 14 months, pacer Mohammed Shami returned to the Indian team and went wicketless. With a 2-0 series advantage going into the match, India is looking to finish the series.
Rahul Dravid 'interfered' during the 'destroyed' career of Sanju Samson: "You are the object of their jealousy; tu chinta mat kar."
According to the India batter's father, Rahul Dravid supported Sanju Samson after a career setback.It is now well known that Sanju Samson and the Kerala Cricket Association are still at odds. Samson's father has made grave accusations against the association, turning the feud—which initially gained public attention when he was left out of Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad—into a full-fledged fight. Viswanath, Samson's father, accused KCA of exposing certain "small people" within the organization and ruining his son's career. Samson's father talked extensively about how KCA planned conspiracies against his son in a heated exchange with Sports Tak.Samson and Kerala have a history of turbulent relations. They actually go all the way back to Samson's preteen years. Viswanath claims that since Samson was eleven years old, the KCA has been determined to ruin his career. But despite everything that was going on, Samson Viswanath says his kid was relieved when 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid stepped in. Sanju Samson's father described how Dravid's "interference" helped him resurrect his career and how the former India captain's actions opened the door to a bright future for his son.
Mohammed Shami is not in the starting lineup for the first England T20I. According to Suryakumar Yadav, "We Want To..."
The inability of star bowler Mohammed Shami to make the squad was a major surprise in terms of India's playing XI.In Wednesday's first Twenty20 International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl against England after winning the toss. The fact that fast pacer Mohammed Shami was left off of India's starting XI, however, was a major surprise. Before Suryakumar broke the startling news, Shami, who last played for India in November 2023, was spotted bowling in the nets before the toss. India captain Suryakumar stated that he wished to focus on his team's strengths when discussing the playing XI."We'll try bowling first. There will be dew later; the wicket appears to be sticky. Later on, it will be heavier. The boys have been outstanding. I am looking forward to this series, and the preparations have gone well. The fight between the two teams will be fierce. We want to focus on our strengths, so it's a good headache," Suryakumar stated during the toss.It seems like a fantastic surface, and I have no doubt that the match will be enjoyable. Some dew will be present. It's a fantastic field, and playing against India under these circumstances is an honor. Everyone is doing well. We have a lot to look forward to, and it's good to be together. McCullum, who has a great deal of expertise, is in command. We are well prepared for the challenge that lies ahead. On both sides, there is some amazing ability. Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, and Saqib Mahmood will not play," said England captain Jos Buttler.India (playing XI): Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson (w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), and Abhishek Sharma Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (w), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood are the players for England in the starting lineup.
Rishabh Pant appointed as captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025: 'His nicknames would be linked to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'
Rishabh Pant has become oficial captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2025.Rishabh Pant, el jugador más caro en la historia de la auction de la Premier League de India, has sido designado como captain de Lucknow Super Giants para el IPL 2025. The proclama fue emitida on Monday. Pant estableció un récord durante el mega auction in November del año pasado, donde LSG co-fundador Sanjiv Goenka obtuvo sus servicios por un monto nunca antes visto de ₹27 crore.Considerando his prestigio e inversión, parecía ineludible que Pant asumiera la responsabilidad de liderar. A pesar de que Pant's IPL 2024 temporada con Delhi Capitals resultó ser decepcionante, clasificándose en la sexta posición, Lucknow Super Giants, que se ubicaron justo por debajo en la séptima, confían en el 27-year-old para guiarlos hacia una temporada de éxito. "Considero que Rishabh Pant va a terminar como uno de los mejores captains de IPL alguna vez." "After 10-12 años, he would be linked to MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma," declaró Goenka.Rishabh Pant busca un comienzo renovado. Pant asume el cargo de captain de KL Rahul, aportando un renovado sentido de energía y propósito a los Lucknow Super Giants. Determinado a realizar un vigoroso retorno, Pant tiene mucho por demostrar tras superar un periodo difícil. He no participó en muchas acciones, recuperando en 2023 de un accidente de coche que resultó mortal, y batallando en the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, consiguiendo menos de 200 runs en 10 innings con apenas un medio siglo. Naturalmente, Pant would aprovechar la serie de blancos frente a England y la Champions Trophy para recuperar su forma antes del inicio de la IPL.
No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata debido a las regulaciones establecidas por BCCI previo a ENG T20Is.
President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Snehasish Ganguly, has confirmed que no acuerdos específicos has sido establecidos para que ningún jugador viaje de manera individual antes del primer T20I vs England.The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has limitado el desplazamiento personal de los players previo al primer T20I frente a England, tras la implementación de las rigurosas directrices por parte de la BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). The BCCI estableció rigurosas normas para los players tras su reciente derrota en series frente a Australia, limitando el tiempo de residencia de las familias durante viajes a otros países, entre otras regulaciones.Según PTI, the BCCI ha enviado el dictamen de 10 puntos a las State Associations encargadas de albergar partidos en el próximo torneo de baloncesto frente a England. Previo al primer T20I frente a England en Eden Gardens, Kolkata, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly declaró que no han establecido acuerdos específicos para ningún equipo para viajar, conforme a la reciente política de la BCCI."Conforme a los 10 puntos estipulados por la BCCI para players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has no establecido ninguna alternativa de transferencia [para players individuales]. Only a bus de equipo has sido organizado para la equipo de India. For the cricketers, no personal vehicles will be provided. "We deben adherirse a las directrices, las cuales claramente indican que todos los players deben viajar con el equipo a matches y a entrenamientos," Ganguly fue citado como declarando por PTI.
Irfan Pathan confirms a huge team hotel claim without mentioning Virat Kohli.
Irfan Pathan, a former fast bowler for India, stated that when he said that not all Indian players stayed together in the team hotel during their tour of Australia, he was not referring to Virat Kohli. Following the dismal tour of Australia, the BCCI set a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline for the senior men's national team.The current generation of players did not stay in the same team hotel during the just finished Test series in Australia, according to World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who has emphasized the value of team bonding on overseas trips. After a fan on social media conjectured about a hidden message in his post on X, formerly Twitter, Pathan clarified that his comments were not meant for Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline not long before Pathan made his comments. The rules, which India Today was able to access, highlight the board's focus on performance and discipline following India's catastrophic 2024–25 Test season. Family travel restrictions, baggage limits, and the requirement that players play domestic cricket in order to be considered for selection are some of the measures.In the past, even the best players shared hotels with the rest of the Indian squad. In the first place, how was it permitted to remain in a different hotel? Pathan said.
Prior to the England white ball tour, Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach for the Indian squad.
The veteran from Saurashtra, who has long been a member of the India A team, will begin his spell in Kolkata by playing England in three ODIs and five T20Is.For the upcoming India vs. England limited overs series at home, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen to appoint former Saurashtra mainstay Sitanshu Kotak as the team's batting coach. Three ODIs and five T20Is will be played at home by the Indian squad. On January 22, India will play a Twenty20 International match at Eden Gardens in their first match following the Border Gavaskar Trophy. On January 18, the Indian team is scheduled to report to Kolkata, where a three-day camp is reportedly planned.As a batting coach, Kotak will be joining the Indian squad. Players will report on January 18 for the Indian team's three-day camp in Kolkata, according to an Indian board source.
The Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2025 preparations.
Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan are among the players who have joined the team in the camp.According to a statement from the team, the Gujarat Titans kicked up their training camp in Surat on Monday in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.Along with the coaches and support personnel, a number of players have joined the team in the camp, including Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan.In last year's massive auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Champions assembled a formidable 25-man team by acquiring top players like England's Jos Buttler, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, one of India's top fast bowlers, and all-rounder Washington Sundar.The Gujarat Titans kept Shahrukh Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 23, according to confirmation earlier Sunday by Rajeev Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Speaking to media at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, Rajeev Shukla disclosed the IPL 2025 date, stating, "IPL is going to start from March 23." The big auction, which took place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, has already allowed all ten franchisees to select the team of their choice. Following the bidding, rumors circulated regarding the potential start date of the lucrative league.
ILT20: Despite losing to the Desert Vipers, Adair considers the Gulf Giants' impressive start.
Even though the Gulf Giants lost their opening match in the International League (IL) T20 league's third season, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have put on a good show, and the environment aroundDespite the fact that the Gulf Giants' season in the International competition (IL) T20 competition began with a loss, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have presented a solid front, and the players' environment is positive despite the setback.Adair, the bowling all-rounder for the Gulf Giants, gave his thoughts on the team's tenacious performance against the Desert Vipers following Tuesday night's ILT20 Season 3 match at the Dubai International Stadium. Irish star Adair emphasized the Gulf Giants' unwavering dedication and upbeat attitude despite losing by six wickets in a low-scoring match in which Desert Vipers successfully chased down the mark with Sam Curran's undefeated 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's blistering 40.Although the outcome wasn't in their favor, the game was a fierce battle in which the Gulf Giants put up a strong display. "We showed great determination in defending our target, putting in a strong shift throughout the innings," Adair said, quickly praising his team's efforts. "There were definitely opportunities for us to win the game, and we fought out there," Adair remarked in his analysis of the team's performance. We know we are capable of game-winning performances, even though the outcome wasn't in our favor this time."
BCCI vice-prez Rajeev Shukla says the IPL 2025 will start on March 23. The Champions Trophy squad announcement date has been announced.
Rajeev Shukla said the IPL 2025 starts on March 23 and disclosed the date for India's Champions Trophy team release.Vice-president Rajeev Shukla of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 would begin on March 23. Shukla disclosed the tournament's start date to the media on Sunday after the BCCI general meeting.Important decisions pertaining to the management of Indian cricket were taken at the BCCI meeting on January 12 in addition to the announcement of the IPL's start date. According to Shukla, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the BCCI treasurer, while Devajit Saikia will take Jay Shah's place as the organization's new secretary. He added that the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) venues will be revealed soon, and that the Champions Trophy teams meeting will be held between January 18 and 19. However, there have been differing claims regarding the IPL's start date. According to ESPNCricinfo, the competition will really commence on March 21. According to a BCCI insider cited by PTI, the competition would start on "March 20 or 21."Gautam Gambhir and Indian captain Rohit Sharma attended the review meeting on Saturday in response to India's dismal showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where the team lost 1-3 to Australia. Another 0–3 clean-sweep loss to New Zealand at home came before the series. "The Border Gavaskar Trophy performance, what went wrong, and the necessary course adjustment were all covered in depth. However, do not anticipate a hasty decision from the new BCCI administration," a source familiar with Board events told PTI under anonymity.
Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Foreign Career Following...
According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue leading the squad for a few more months before calling it quits on his international career.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is already well known, there is a lot of discussion over who Rohit's successor should be in the leadership position, and Jasprit Bumrah is the front-runner. According to reports, Rohit has told the BCCI selectors and top managers that he intends to continue leading the side in Test matches and One-Day Internationals for a few more months before ending his international career.Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Global Career According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue serving as captain of the squad for a few more months before ending his international career.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated @ 01:25 PM IST on January 13, 2025Two minutes to read Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. Following... Rohit Sharma may soon put an end to his international career© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is generally known, the subject of Rohit's replacement in theThe selection committee and BCCI executives, however, aren't totally in favor of Bumrah taking over as the team's permanent captain. He must carefully control his workload to avoid injuries, which have hindered his career for a long time. In order to support Bumrah, the selectors are eager to identify qualified candidates for vice captaincy. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. The administration does not want two different leaders for Test matches and ODIs, according to a report in the Hindi daily. Although Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as ODI captain was also considered, the T20I captain currently has no position in India's 50-over squad.
Batter with an average of 664, back in the selection fray, last played for India eight years ago: report
Karun Nair, who has scored 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122* in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024–25 campaign, has not lost.Karun Nair wrote on X (previously Twitter) in December 2022, "Dear cricket, give me one more chance," after seeing the tragic conclusion of his cricket career. The middle-order hitter, however, is said to be back in the running for national selection after making a significant turnaround over the following 12 to 13 months. In Indian cricket, Nair's situation is still among the most intriguing. Despite his historic 303 against England in Chennai, he was unable to establish himself as a key player in India's long-term strategy. However, Nair's incredible numbers in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign have compelled the national selection committee, directed by Ajit Agarkar, to take note.In the last six innings of the domestic 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair has amassed 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122*. Having amassed more than 600 runs without being removed, he has not yet been removed in this competition. He also holds the record for most runs scored by a batter in List A cricket history without being dismissed thanks to his valiant efforts with the bat. In addition, he is only the second hitter, after Narayan Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, to reach five hundreds in a single competition. Nair is one of just three batsmen in List A cricket who have achieved four straight hundreds thus far."It was an emotional moment when I put that tweet," Nair told the Indian Express his unbeaten 122 and an unbroken 200-run stand with Dhruv Shorey (unbeaten 118) for Vidarbha against Rajasthan. "For six-seven months, when I didn't play any cricket, all I did was travel three hours a day just to have a net session. I had no other option. I wasn't considered for any format and I was really emotional at that point of time. I had to move on and work on myself. Moving on wasn't easy, I needed a couple of months to get over it and then start practicing my skills and mindset. I would say, I was just preparing myself so that when I got another opportunity, I was not going to give anyone an excuse to drop me. For that, I needed to score runs and be consistent. So I just worked hard to get that back in my game," he said.
For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.
Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, has finally returned to the Indian team after being selected for the five Twenty20 Internationals against England that begin in Kolkata on January 22. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. Following that, he underwent ankle surgery and experienced knee pain.The selectors chose Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team on Saturday, but they have not yet revealed India's ODI team for the three February matches against England or the preliminary 15 for the Champions Trophy, which must be announced by January 12.Since the extent of the injury that kept him from bowling in Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney is still unknown, Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the 15 for the Twenty20 Internationals match against England. After playing the Test series in Australia, Rishabh Pant, who was India's primary wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is played in Sri Lanka in July of last year, was probably rested along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two wicketkeepers for the Twenty20 International match against England are Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Due to his shoulder ailment, batting all-rounder Riyan Parag was not available. The selection committee did not include Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak from the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa in November. They were replaced by Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar, who were all involved in India's Test tour of Australia and missed that series. Shami participated in all nine of Bengal's T20 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy since resuming domestic cricket in November 2024, taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. However, he only participated in three of Bengal's seven 50-over matches in the subsequent Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking five wickets at a 25.80 average.
Reputable U.S. track & field publication rated Neeraj Chopra the world's top male javelin thrower in 2024.
The 2024 rankings released by the California-based magazine, Neeraj Chopra, who lost to Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan for the Olympic gold medal in August of last year, defeated two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada to take the top spot.In 2024, the world-renowned American publication 'Track and Field News' selected Neeraj Chopra, the silver medallist from the Indian Olympics in Paris, the world's top male javelinist. Neeraj Chopra, a double Olympic champion from India, was ranked the world's top male javelin thrower in 2024 by the internationally recognized American publication "Track and Field News." Chopra, 27, took home a silver medal at the previous year's Olympics in Paris.
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.
