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.  

During the SA 20 game, 44-year-old Imran Tahir makes a spectacular catch and hits Cristiano Ronaldos Siuu celebration.

Cricket enthusiasts are well-known for their excitement of South Africa's spinner Imran Tahir's speed. It was entertaining to witness the late bloomer celebrate significant wickets by ludicrously racing around the cricket field while his colleagues struggled to catch up.Unbelievably, Tahir is still active at the age of 44. Among those to enter the field on Thursday was the seasoned spinner for the 2024 SA20 Eliminator match between Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and Paarl Royals (PR). Wearing the iconic yellow colors of the Super Kings team, Tahir grabbed headlines when he made an incredible catch.In the third over of the innings, Royals batter Mitchell Van Buuren mishandled a delivery from Sam Cook, forcing Tahir to field inside the 30-yard box due to PowerPlay constraints. Tahir then sprinted back. Tahir fell, snatching the ball from under him. Imah Tahir broke free of his teammates and hit football legend Cristiano Ronaldo's famous "Siuu" celebration in the breathtaking catch captured on camera.In addition to his agility on the pitch, the seasoned spinner made a valuable contribution with the ball. Imran Tahir took two wickets for JSK (4.0-0-33-2-8.25) to complete his four-over allotment. He then cleaned up Imaad Fortuin for a golden duck after sending back Royals skipper David Miller (47 off 40). In 18.5 overs, JSK was able to dismiss the Royals for 138 runs.Even at his advanced age, Imran Tahir is not slowing down. Rather, he has developed into an excellent fielder, as the seasoned Paarl Royals vs. Joburg Super Kings SA20 Eliminator showed.With a slower delivery from Sam Cook, Mitchell Van Buuren attempted a massive shot. But he was out of timing, and the ball inflated in the air, allowing Imran to demonstrate his fielding. He didn't let his teammates down and was spotted copying the well-known celebration technique of Cristiano Ronaldo.The elite spinner's efforts did not end there; in 18.5 overs, he helped restrict Paarl Royals to 138 by taking 2 wickets and another catch.The Joburg Super Kings dominated the game, and he got rid of David Miller (47), as well as Bjorn Fortuin (0-0).  

Deepak Chahar Discusses The Value Of Gaining Strength

Fast bowler Deepak Chahar of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India discussed the value of building strength and how it aids in quickening bowler's pace. Speaking at a CSK event, Chahar claimed that players lose strength while playing or completing their rehabilitation, so the off-season is the ideal time for them to heal. "You're not getting stronger when you're playing or in rehab. Your body's strength is diminishing. Therefore, now is the ideal time for me or any athlete to build strength because you only have one and a half or two months to do it. Strength increases the pace at which you move," Chahar was cited by ESPNcricinfo as saying.He continued by saying that a fast bowler loses pace because it becomes difficult for them to "do strength training" while they are playing nonstop. Chahar went on to say that he has been bowling and., hitting well lately. "So, yeah, I was almost bowling 140ks when I played in 2018." Playing frequently means you don't have time for strength training, and your speed decreases. It's appropriate for me to pick up the pace now. I've clearly been bowling and hitting well in terms of skill. Since you can only play three or four balls when you bat at No. 8 or No. 9, I'm also attempting to improve a few shots with the bat. Thus, you must make use of,Chahar debuted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 2016 season. Since then, he has played in 73 games and claimed 72 wickets. The 31-year-old made significant strides with the new ball for the Chennai-based team in the 2023 IPL, taking 13 wickets in 10 matches. Chahar has performed consistently for CSK over the last five years.

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Azan Awais is almost fifty, but Pakistan loses to Australia 5–0.

U-19 World Cup Live Updates: Australia vs. Pakistan After losing their fifth wicket to Australia in their U-19 World Cup semi-final match in Benoni, Pakistan is on the verge of collapse. So far, Raf MacMillan, Mahli Beardman, and Callum Vidler have each claimed one wicket, while Tom Straker has claimed two. Hugh Weibgen, the captain of Australia, had earlier won the toss and chosen to bowl instead, with a spot in Sunday's final against India on the line. Looking through the glass half full, Australia and Pakistan have not done too badly. Both teams are still unbeaten in the match. (Real-time Scorecard) AUS vs. PAK U19 World Cup Live: Beat him! Australia's bowling change has proven successful! The delivery slips past Haroon's outside edge and knocks off stump back because he is unable to get bat on ball.AUS vs. PAK U19 World Cup Live: Finished! So far, MacMillan's spell has been outstanding. Just one run with it. Pakistan requires 200 of these. A batting-heavy team like Australia wouldn't have an issue with anything less than that.PAK U19 vs. AUS WC Live: LBW! That appears flawless and is obvious! A ball is overpitched in the middle, and Hassan attempts to sweep it. He is LBW and misses it! Trouble for Pakistan Hassan Ahmad b. MacMillan 4 (18) lbwLive: AUS vs. PAK U19 World Cup Baig is no longer relevant! Taken and edged! When Baig tries to push this with the outside edge in the slip, it is easily snapped up. Trouble for Pakistan   Dixon b Straker c Saad Baig 3 (11)  

"Play Some Cricket Plea" from Rahul Dravid and Ishan Kishans Act of Debate-Stirring

Ishan Kishan, who bats as a wicketkeeper, is not included in the Indian squad for the first two Test matches against England. Instead, players like Dhruv Jurel and KS Bharat will compete for the position behind the stumps. During the South Africa tour, Kishan requested a break from the team management and hasn't done so since. Regarding Kishan's comeback, India head coach Rahul Dravid clarified that the wicket-keeper batter must participate in some form of cricket in order to be considered for selection. Despite Dravi and the team's unambiguous message, Kishan has chosen to skip the Ranji Trophy. However, according to a report, he has been training at Reliance Stadium for the past few weeks with Hardik and Krunal Pandya.   I stated that he needs to play some cricket and return whenever he is ready, not that he must play domestic cricket. He gets to make the decision. He is not under any duress from us. Following the end of the second Test in Vizag, Dravid stated in the post-match press conference, "We are in contact with him."Ishan has reportedly been training with the Pandya brothers at the Reliance Stadium in Baroda for the past few weeks, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Given that Kishan plays for the Mumbai Indians, whose captain is Hardik Pandya, there is reason for concern regarding Kishan's actions. Former Indian cricketer Kiran More claims that Kishan is receiving instruction at his academy. Since November of last year, Kishan has not participated in any of the three formats for the Indian team; however, he has been on the bench for a few other games   Dravid has stated that he needs the talented wicket-keeper batter to play, but the player has shown no interest in participating in competitive cricket such as the Ranji Trophy.

The England cricket team departs India This is the rationale for Ben Stokes lads flight before the Rajkot Test match.

After losing the second Test of the current series, the England cricket team, captained by Ben Stokes, has made the decision to depart India. In Vizag, Rohit Sharma's team triumphed by 106 runs. The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot is the venue for the third Test match between the two teams. However, the England cricket squad has left India a few days ahead of the next game.The guys of Ben Stokes have chosen to travel to Abu Dhabi for a vacation. Similar to the first Test match in Hyderabad, the second one was concluded in four days. This allowed them to have an extra day before the February 15 start date of the Rajkot Test.During Valentine's Week, which begins on February 7 with Rose Day, the cricketers will unwind. Both captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum think the vacation will enable them to reenergize for the impending task.Overview. Before the third Test in Rajkot, the England cricket squad has a 10-day holiday and returns to Abu Dhabi. The goal of the break is to give the players fresh legs and a chance to play golf. In order to be ready for the Test series against India, England chose to hold a conditioning camp in Abu Dhabi. The English cricket team made the decision to depart India and travel to Abu Dhabi following their 106-run defeat in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Similar to the first game of the series in Hyderabad, the second game in Visakhapatnam concluded in four days, with the home team tying the series with a dominant all-around display. Nine days remain until the third Test in Rajkot, so the Ben Stokes-led team decided it would be best to spend the time unwinding.The England cricket team is scheduled to play golf and engage in other leisure pursuits in Abu Dhabi before heading back to India in time for the third match of the exciting series between and ball in Rajkot on February 15.The England squad, led by captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, feels that the break will allow the players to recoup and continue their attempt to emulate Alastair Cook's team's 2012 victory over India in a Test series played in India.Rather than travel early to the subcontinent for warm-up matches, England held a lengthy conditioning camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the much awaited Test series against India.The England team spent a lot of time on their strategy for stopping the Indian spinners during the Abu Dhabi training prior to the series. Although the English batsmen managed to win the first Test, they were thoroughly outclassed by Jasprit Bumrah's masterful display of reverse swing bowling in the second innings, and they eventually lost a record 399 runs in their second innings to a well-trained Indian bowling outfit.  

Ashwin and Bumrah make sure there isn a plot twist.

History wasn't changed. Bazball had not reached a new height. India did not let up, winning the second Test on the fourth day and putting England's high-flying team to the ground.In the Vizag Test match, bowler Jasprit Bumrah was praised by India captain Rohit Sharma for his outstanding performance. Throughout the game, Bumrah took nine wickets on a track that provided very little assistance to the fast bowlers. Bumrah used his arsenal of "reverse swing" and "change-ups" to great effect in Vizag, with very little help from the pitch.India made an incredible comeback, defeating England by 106 runs in the second Test match of the series. On Day 4, India bowled out Ben Stokes' team at the stroke of tea after dominating the game with the ball in the last innings in Vizag.Defying England by 106 runs in the second Test match of the series, India produced an amazing comeback. Day 4: After dominating the game with the ball in the final innings in Vizag, India bowled out Ben Stokes' team during the break."We consider Jasprit Bumrah to be a champion player. It's been a long time. He continues to work for the team. You need to consider the total performance when you win a match like that. We used the bat well. You are aware that it is difficult to win a test under these circumstances. The bowlers performed like we had expected them to, according to Rohit Sharma during the post-match press conference.  

After failing to qualify for Hong Kong, Messi hopes to play in the Tokyo friendly.

After disappointing fans in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi leaves open the prospect of participating in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo.Lionel Messi said he felt "much better" than he did a few days ago, leaving up the prospect of playing in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo after disappointed hordes of fans in Hong Kong by failing to show up on the field over the weekend.For both his Major League Soccer team and the local event organizers, the Argentine's benching for the much awaited encounter in front of a sold-out crowd at Hong Kong Stadium has become a public relations disaster.Messi revealed to the media on Tuesday that it was "disappointing" that he was unable to play, citing swelling in his adductor muscle. This was Messi's first media appearance since the squad and its co-owner David Beckham were jeered off the field.The 36-year-old said at a news conference in a Tokyo hotel, "We had an open-door training session in Hong Kong, and I went out because there was such a big crowd there and there was a clinic with the kids, and I wanted to be there and participate."However, the truth is that I still felt uncomfortable, which made it really hard for me to perform."I hope there will be another opportunity for me to play in Hong Kong; I understand that people were looking forward to it."Messi expressed his desire to return to Hong Kong and play this time. "I hope we can return and we can play another game and I can be present," he stated. "Like I always try to do. However, the fact is that I regret not being able to take part."The captain of Inter Miami, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, was evasive when asked if he will play in Wednesday's friendly matchup with J-League winners Vissel Kobe.He continued, "I don't know about tomorrow; we'll have to see how training goes today." "I feel much better than I did a few days ago, and I really want to be able to play, but we still don't know if I would be able to."Following the last-minute cancellation of appearances by Beckham, coach Tata Martino, and teammates Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, Messi addressed the press conference by himself.A day before the Tokyo match, many tickets remained available, unlike in Hong Kong, where they had gone on sale in late December.  

Malnati is ahead of Atwal in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am after the third round.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am's third round was suspended due to severe wind, with India's Arjun Atwal leading by two after ten holes. Play will resume on Monday.Atwal is two over for 46 holes and still needs a few more birdies to make the cut, which is at 65 and ties. Atwal shot 73-75 at Pebble Beach and Spyglass.Starting with the 10th hole, Atwal—the only Indian winner on the PGA Tour—birdied the 10th and 16th holes. He went from being ranked 130th to 101st thanks to his two-under par through ten holes.With just six holes remaining in his round at Pebble Beach, Peter Malnati was leading the leaderboard at 12 under. Play was halted while he was on green after making three consecutive birdies, having begun the back nine in calmer weather along the ocean.To accommodate for the 25 amateurs, the 54-hole cut is usually made from the top 60. The top 65 players and ties will now be used, with professionals only competing in the championship round.A powerful wind at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am was more than just a threat. Due to two holes on one of the courses, it forced the event to end on Saturday and scheduled a Monday conclusion without the amateurs.Keith Mitchell blasted an 8-iron on the 106-yard seventh hole at Pebble Beach after he managed to navigate the strongest wind stretch. Then the horn blasted to end play, just as he believed he had made it through the ocean holes."We were aware that those would be the difficult holes to fill today. That section of the week was likely to be the most difficult one, according to Mitchell. "If we could make it through that stretch in a relatively good score, I would be set up for the weekend."After a strong drive with the wind in his favor on No. 11, he managed to make it through and was rewarded with the rest of the day off.After six holes in his round at Pebble Beach, Peter Malnati was at the top of the leaderboard at 12 under. Play halted while he was on the fourth green, having just made three consecutive birdies, on the back nine, which is located along the beach.Both Mitchell, who was playing with Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, and Joseph Bramlett, who was paired with Welsh soccer player Gareth Bale, were at 10 under.Hank Lebioda and 36-hole leader Kurt Kitayama trailed by three strokes. Their location was Spyglass Hill.The Monterey Peninsula's Shore course, especially the one that borders the ocean, was the offender. Chief referee Gary Young of the PGA TOUR started receiving reports about balls shifting on the greens. He claimed that after an amateur golfer made a putt, the wind started to blow the ball back toward them.A three-course rotation requires that play end at each of the three courses. The PGA TOUR had hoped to resume later in the afternoon, but the forecast was dismal and the wind was unforgiving.The amateurs had the opportunity to return and finish a 54-hole pro-am when the third round was scheduled to commence on Sunday morning.Is Allen one of the amateurs who will finish? Mitchell was asked. "I haven't talked to him yet. However, today afternoon when everyone was inside, the guy was outside training in the wind and rain," he remarked. "I find it hard to believe he won't arrive. I can assure you that the weather tomorrow morning will be better than it is in Buffalo right now."Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for Green Bay, was leading. They were at 25-under par with Canadian Ben Silverman as his partner. That would suggest that Rodgers, who has a 10 handicap and receives little assistance from Silverman—who finished the event two over—has been playing some incredible golf.To accommodate for the 25 amateurs, the 54-hole cut is usually made from the top 60. The top 65 players and ties will now be used, with professionals only competing in the championship round. Young believes that the lead group will play nine holes. It will be the second time since Tiger Woods overcame a five-shot deficit to win at Pebble since the finish on Monday. In order to win in 2019, Phil Mickelson needed to play two holes on Monday morning. One reason for the one-hour start time change was the wind forecast for later in the day. But the weather at Pebble is rarely predictable. It was fierce when it arrived, some three hours after the round started. Mitchell broke through a drive onAllen fired a 6-iron off the tee and another 6-iron to 12 feet on the fringe on the eighth hole, which has the wind at their backs and the second shot over a corner of the ocean. Six shots behind Rodgers were Mitchell and Allen. For some, it was difficult to hold on. At Pebble, Jordan Spieth estimated he needed to be three or four under after the opening stretch. On the fifth hole, a par-3, the wind appeared. Spieth pushed the ball left into a bunker and made bogey. With a bogey and a double bogey to end the front nine, he had a 39 and was on the cut line.It was windy everywhere, but Mitchell had the roughest stretch of Pebble. Stanford University golfer Bramlett hit an 8-iron short of the green on No. 9 with 136 yards into the wind. With the wind in his favor, he shot an 8-iron 210 yards up the hill on the par-5 14th hole, clearing the green."It's a guessing game," Bramlett declared. "We're just doing our best."  

WWE Video With The Rock Is Met With Strong Opposition

Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) were taken aback when The Rock made an appearance on SmackDown on February 3 and made a hint about a potential WrestleMania 40 matchup with Roman Reigns, the current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. The crowd was taken aback because they thought Reigns would square off against Cody Rhodes, the 2024 Royal Rumble winner. Although the return of a major celebrity like The Rock was a huge step forward, some fans of professional wrestling did not take kindly to it. With over 500,000 dislikes on social media, the segment featuring The Rock and Roman Reigns has become the most disliked video in the history of the company. Supporters of Cody Rhodes, who currently has a sizable fan base, have been vocal about the change in plans and have even taken to social media to express their support. The company, which is already dealing with a lot of negative publicity from the Vince McMahon scandals, is very concerned about the fan response. After facing allegations of rape and sex trafficking, WWE co-founder McMahon left the organization and TKO Group Holdings, the company's parent company. According to media reports, CM Punk was scheduled to face World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins as the main event of Day 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes and Reigns were supposed to square off against each other. But Punk's injury appears to have altered WWE's intentions.   In a brief confrontation with Reigns during the SmackDown episode, Rock hinted that the two of them might square off in a high-stakes match at WrestleMania 40. Nevertheless, the match can also be used for the Elimination Chamber, which will occur in Australia.

James Anderson Sets Audacious Goal Against India With 332 Runs

James Anderson, an experienced bowler for England, observed that India's batting strategy in the second innings was cautious on Sunday and expressed that "nerves were there to see" as the powerful hosts were unsure of a safe target against their "Bazball" approach. Day three saw England set a target of 399, but it appeared they would end up chasing much more in the afternoon session. India had a 370-run lead at teatime (227 for 6), but their long tail was not wagging again as they could only muster 28 runs in 14.3 overs in the last session. "I believe that today's performance demonstrated their nerves; they batted without knowing how many was enough. In the second innings, India's batting strategy was cautious, according to veteran England pacer James Anderson, who said that "nerves were there to see" as the powerful hosts were unsure of a safe target against their "Bazball" approach. On the third day, England was supposed to chase 399, but it appeared like they would end up chasing much more in the afternoon session. At tea, India had a 370-run lead at 227 for six. However, in the final session, their long tail was not wagging as they could only muster 28 runs in 14.3 overs. "I believe that they showed nerves today by batting so many times that they weren't sure how many was enough.Even tonight, he was itching to go out there and chase those runs down. We have prepared our stall; tomorrow won't be any different; we'll play in the same manner as we have for the previous two years. The 41-year-old, who bowled the best two innings for England, said, "Whether we win or lose, it's not relevant because we are extremely competitive and want to win every game we play, but we want to play in a certain way." With their ultra-aggressive style, Anderson claimed England has revolutionized Test cricket and cast doubt on the minds of their opponents.Over the past two years, especially in the last twelve months, there have been times when the way teams have responded leads us to believe that we're doing something right. Returning to the Ashes, the fact that the first ball of the Ashes has a point on the boundary tells us that we are doing something correctly. "I'm not sure if intimidating is the appropriate word, but it's creating a different mental image in the minds of the opposition and the captain. Today, it felt very much like that; they didn't seem to know what a good score against us would be.     The wicket is still in good shape; the occasional player is keeping low, but that's to be expected. Additionally, Shubman performed exceptionally well today, which indicates that there are still points to be earned.

4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare

At the Harare Sports Club in Harare today, Ireland women defeated Zimbabwe women by nine wickets in a shortened eight-over match, needing just one ball remaining to complete the run chase.Orla Prendergast leads Ireland to a T20I victory in Harare: Match report In an overcast fourth T20 International versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Ireland Women emerged victorious by nine wickets thanks to a six from Orla Prendergast's second-to-last ball of the match.In a match played under lights, Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) put up an undefeated second-wicket stand of 36. Ireland now leads the five-match series 4-0.The match, which was shortened to eight overs-a-side, finally started after more than two and a half hours of delay. Ireland made two changes from the team that finished the series on Tuesday, replacing Freya Sargent and Alana Dalzell with Leah Paul and Ava Canning. After winning the toss, Irish captain Laura Delany decided to bowl first. With the last ball of her first over, Georgina Dempsey removed the threatening Mary-Ann Musonda with a full toss that the Zimbabwean captain smashed straight to Gaby Lewis at point.The most notable wicket fall occurred when Cara Murray darted to her right to follow through with a rapid throw to Amy Hunter, beating Chiedza Dhururu (12), who was caught short of the crease. The wickets dropped at regular intervals.After that, Delany bowled Nyasha Gwanzura with the last ball, bringing the hosts' eight overs total to 65-5.Hunter started the run chase well, hitting a short ball from spinner Precious Marange over the cover for four. But, after four overs, with Ireland up 34-1, she fell on 19.The chase was difficult due to Zimbabwe's bowling, and young spinner Ndhlovu was assigned to deliver the last over in an attempt to stop nine runs from being scored. Prendergast won it with a maximum over midwicket after Lewis got three off the first two balls. He then calmly stroked 10 runs off the next three balls.On Friday, February 2, the teams will play the series' last game. At the Harare Sports Club, the game will begin at 4.30 p.m. (Irish time) and will be played under lights as well.