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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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Which team will prevail in today's encounter between Australia Women and India Women in the third One-Day International?
In the third ODI, the women of Australia and India will continue their current ODI series. The next match between the two teams will take place on Wednesday, December 11 at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth. It is important to remember that the Australian women have already won the series after winning the first two One-Day Internationals.But in their next match against the women of Australia, the Indian women would be hoping for a consoling win. The team is hoping for a better performance in the next match after struggling in the previous two ODIs.The three-match series against the seven-time reigning world champions has been a brutal reality check for India, who have struggled in all three areas—batting, bowling, and fielding. India's fragility was brought to light in the second ODI with a record-breaking 122-run loss. Despite occasional outbursts of brilliance, the batters never really tried to match Australia's 371/8.
An ICC major punishment for 'Abusing Fourth Umpire' was handed down to an ex-RCB fast bowler.
Alzarri Joseph, a bowler representing the West Indies, was fined 25% of his match fee for using foul language in a conversation with a match official, a violation of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.In the first ODI encounter against Bangladesh, which the hosts won by five wickets, bowler Alzarri Joseph of the West Indies was fined 25% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by using foul language in a conversation with a match official. Joseph was judged to have violated "the use of an audible obscenity" in Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. Additionally, just minutes before the second ODI began, the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday that Joseph had been given one demerit point added to his disciplinary record, which was the first offense in a 24-month period. Before play began on Sunday, Joseph got into a heated argument with the fourth umpire, using derogatory and abusive words when the umpire asked him not to enter the field while wearing spikes.There was no need for a formal hearing because Joseph acknowledged the offense and agreed to the punishment suggested by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.The accusation came from fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite, third umpire Asif Yaqoob, and on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Leslie Reifer. Level 1 infractions are punishable by one or two demerit points, a minimum of an official reprimand, and a maximum of 50% of the player's match fee. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. On the strength of captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (74), Tanzid Hasan (60), Mahmudullah (50 not out), and Jaker Ali (48), Joseph went on to take 2-67 and, together with Romario Shepherd (3-51), helped the West Indies restrict Bangladesh to 294/6.With 14 balls remaining, West Indies reached 295/5 thanks to an 86 from captain Shai Hope and an 80-ball 113 from Sherfane Rutherford.
World Chess Championship Gukesh and Ding Liren play out an unimpressive draw following criticism
Ding Liren had only thirty minutes remaining to complete twenty-one moves at one point; "Very precise game from both of us." At the news conference following the game, Gukesh stated, "Perhaps I had an advantage at one point."Game 9 of the world chess championship finished in a 54-move draw between challenger D Gukesh and holder Ding Liren, leaving little drama on the board.Thursday's game didn't have any incredible turns and turns like the previous several. The evaluation bar could have napped for four hours and then woken up to see that there were just two lone kings remaining on the board after the game ended in a tie."Very accurate play on both of our parts. During the news conference after the game, Gukesh stated, "Perhaps I had an advantage at one point." "A draw can occur when both players play correctly. "This was entirely different from recent games, where players have made mistakes and inaccuracies and momentum has fluctuated greatly. In their YouTube recap videos, former world champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik have criticized the caliber of play in this world tournament.The current world champion was questioned about if he knew about the criticism and whether it had an impact on him. Yes, I have heard that Gukesh routinely exaggerates his position while I consistently underestimate it. Additionally, I saw someone claim that even though I was winning, I was still playing out draws. I am unaffected by it. They're simply being honest," Ding remarked, grinning sheepishly.
Farmers' demonstration in real time: tear gas shells fired at the Shambhu border, barricades removed
Live update on farmers' protests: On Friday, December 6, a Punjabi "jatha" (group) of farmers, led by the non-political Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, intends to march from the Shambhu border to the Delhi Parliament. A legal guarantee of the minimum support price for crops, a debt forgiveness, no increases in power rates, pensions for farmers and agricultural laborers, and justice for those who were harmed in Lakhimpur Kheri in 2021 and during the farmers' protests in 2020–21 are among their demands.Around 1 pm today, the farmers are expected to start their foot procession from the Shambhu border.Section 163 of the BNS, which forbids the unlawful gathering of groups of four or more individuals, has been enforced together with the deployment of enhanced security at the Shambhu border in the Ambala district of Haryana.Farmers and security forces may clash in Haryana if permission to cross the border is denied, as has happened in the past when protests were put down on February 13 and February 21 of this year. The farmers have stated that they had notified the relevant authorities about their plan in advance, but the police have asserted that the farmers did not seek prior permission prior to the protest.Important points: With security troops stationed at the Singhu border, Delhi police have prepared for the farmers' protest and are "ready to tackle any situation," a representative told PTI. One of the farmers' protest leaders, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, has been fasting until death for the past ten days near the Khanauri border. In the last ten months, the protesting farmer unions have made three attempts to march to the nation's capital. Police and farmers clashed during the first two attempts, which took place on February 13 and 21. Farmers from Uttar Pradesh who had been demonstrating against government land purchases between 1997 and 2008 in Gautam Buddha Nagar for more than ten days earlier this week called off their protests after receiving promises.
Cricket Australia is prepared to combat racism and stop an incident similar to that of Mohammed Siraj during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The man behind Cricket Australia's Multicultural Action Plan, Michael Napper, outlines the steps they have taken to educate immigrants about Australian culture and recruit students from the subcontinent to attend all kinds of cricket matches.A local cricket fan was carrying a banner that said, "Benson & Hedges Final: Bus Drivers versus Tram Conductors," during the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket final match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During 2020–21, a group of Australian spectators threw a string of racist epithets at India pacer Mohammed Siraj, including "Brown Dog" and "Big Monkey." Cricket Australia created the Multicultural Action Plan with the express purpose of combating racism.First and foremost, I believe we must recognize that racism is still there in society and hasn't disappeared. It remains. And regrettably, it will be there for a while," Michael Napper, the creator of Cricket Australia's program to interact with multicultural audiences, told The Indian Express from Melbourne."We understand that something shouldn't exist in sports. And it should simply be a location where everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. Therefore, I fervently hope that we have gotten past all of those notorious occurrences," he says. Napper outlines the plan they have created to guarantee that racism has no place in Australian cricket at any level. There would be measures to guarantee that a fair procedure is followed, whether at the highest level or at the grassroots level.
World Chess Championship: ‘Mistake after Mistake’ – how ex-world champions described level of play in Ding Liren-Gukesh clash
The match between Ding Liren, the current FIDE world chess champion, and D Gukesh, the challenger, got underway quickly. The Chinese grandmaster won the first game before letting his opponent tie the score in the third. After three straight draws, both players are tied with three points apiece going into Tuesday's Game 7.However, the caliber of play in the title matchup thus far has left former world champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik feeling let down.To be honest, I am somewhat dissatisfied with today's game (Game 6). Even Game 5 wasn't very good, but today's play was incredibly poor from both players, especially for a professional. During his analysis of game 6 on his YouTube channel, former world champion Kramnik blasted, "It's a very disappointing level.""This game is really weird. Both players were making strategic errors one after the other. As though they don't understand the role. I may be outdated, but it's quite simple! They're excellent calculators and players, of course. They have amazing math skills. However, I anticipate a world championship match to be a little more, like an exchange of ideas! Human ideas, human play! I would much prefer watch a chess engines world championship if I wanted to appreciate chess as merely a computation game!
Is Rohit Sharma's position at number four in this pink ball practice game a sign that he will bat lower in Adelaide?
IND vs. AUS: Since KL Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit Sharma's batting position. If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently.Rohit Sharma didn’t open, choosing to bat at No.4 in the Prime Minister’s XI pink-ball game at Manuka Oval, generating obvious thoughts about his batting position in the Adelaide Test. After KL Rahul's confident opening batting in both innings of the Perth Test and his mentoring of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second dig there, it does make sense. Resuming his position that he had created for himself, Shubman Gill batted at three and scored a tidy fifty.Additionally, it enables Rohit, who has been a little too impulsive as an opener in the most recent Test matches, to go into a middle-order position. He chased a ball that was well outside off of Charlie Anderson and edged it to the slips, however he only lasted 11 balls against PM XI. A sizable portion of the audience fled the venue after realizing that Virat Kohli was not on the field and had already left. Prior to Sarfaraz Khan taking over, Rishabh Pant did not bat either. Pant kept for the first half of the PM XI's batting innings.Since Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit's batting position. If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently. He was the quintessential Test opener when he was at his best, taking no chances, letting a lot of balls get to the 'keeper, and opening up slowly. However, he has recently been a little hurried, attempting to establish his influence over the proceedings as soon as possible. Because he doesn't have to confront the moving pink ball, the middle-order position gives him more breathing room and reduces problems.For India, everything else went really smoothly. To test their batting under the lights, they decided to bowl first after winning the toss. In stark contrast to the afternoon, when it was very flat, the pink ball did move around a little, especially when it was brand-new. Even after they "won," India continued to bat, chasing down the 241-run goal, making the match itself somewhat of a friendly. The game was shortened from 50 overs to 46 due to mid-afternoon rains, and Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old opener who has just gained national recognition and was considered for the Perth Test, hammered an aggressive hundred.
Shubman Gill is probably going to play in the Adelaide Test again.
After 30 minutes of facing the throwdowns, Shubman Gill briefly faced Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal in the bowling nets.Shubman Gill appears to be back to normal after missing the first Test match in Perth because of a dinner injury. Gill batted at the nets at Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI starting on November 30.He started with the throwdowns, where the tempo was progressively faster. He played for thirty minutes before moving to the bowling nets to briefly face Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep.In the Adelaide Test, Shubman Gill is probably going to make a comeback. Prior to India's two-day pink-ball tour match against Australia's Prime Minister XI at Canberra's Manuka Oval, Shubman Gill has taken to the nets. After breaking his thumb fielding during a match simulation in Perth, Gill was unable to play in the first Test. Shubman After missing the first Test match in Perth due to a dinner injury, Gill seems to be back to his usual self. At Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI beginning on November 30, Gill batted at the nets. He began with the throwdowns, which had an increasingly quick speed. After playing for half an hour, he went to the bowling nets to play Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep for a short while. Rohit Sharma returned to the nets for the first time, as did the rest of the Indian team. He trained in Perth during the test match. At Manuka Oval, he hit the nets first, and Virat Kohli and Jaiswal came right behind him.
Next year, the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala.
Next year, the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala.On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced that the Argentina football team, which includes the great Lionel Messi, will play an international match in Kerala in 2025.The State's traders will supply all of the funding needed to organize this well-known football event," the Minister stated, expressing faith in Kerala's capacity to host the momentous event. He announced that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team, which is ranked first in the world, would be visiting Kerala. In this respect, the Argentina team's management would formally announce it. According to the Minister, the football team's worried members would visit Kerala in about a month and a half.The management of the Argentina national team and the Kerala government have agreed to jointly announce this, he continued. In response to a query, he stated that there has been no change to the decision regarding the team's arrival. The location and the opposing team will be determined later, he said, adding that the government will oversee the game, security, and other preparations in this respect directly.
A Mumbai adolescent calls for CSK trials ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, making MS Dhoni rise up and take notice.
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New Zealand versus India How a tiny nation in the southern Pacific consistently outperforms its peers in sports
Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.According to a comedian in a tourist film with former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, it's like a worm in the Tasman Sea or a half-eaten mutton chop in the Pacific. The nation where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, and the creators of the egg beater. New Zealand may surprise and confound.There are five million people living in this nation, which has an area of one lakh square miles. Its area is about the same as Uttar Pradesh's, and its population is one-fourth that of Mumbai.However, for many years, their stature and power have not stopped them from succeeding in sports. Its cricket team sent India, a nation of 148 million people, as head coach Gautam Gambhir often claims, to its first series defeat at home on Sunday. It had already defeated them to win the mace for the World Test Championship. New Zealand is the side with the most semi-final appearances in 50-over World Cups. All of them have one lakh registered cricket players in their talent pool. There are four times as many in England, Australia, and India.This is a quintessential example of athletic uniqueness. Or "New Zealand doing New Zealand things," as Daryll Mitchell phrased it. The county's level of achievement in many sports is drastically out of proportion to its population. With 80% of their games won this century, the All Blacks are without a doubt the dominant force in rugby union.SportsCricket NewsIndia vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports India vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.
Pune Test To mimic Jasprit Bumrah's play at the nets, New Zealand hires a throw-down specialist.
Some of the batsmen from New Zealand signaled their throw-down specialist to toss the ball from a more side-arm position halfway through Wednesday's practice session. One of them said, "A little lower, a little lower, that side." However, the muscular specialist's devoted attempts to mimic Jasprit Bumrah's whip-crack action resulted in crazy, wide balls that pitched halfway down the field. The side-arm joke showed that New Zealand batsmen are also afraid of Bumrah, even on a possible turner when India's group of spinners intimidate them. Bumrah hovers and lurks as surely as the cycles of the solar system, regardless of whether the Pune strip unfolds as a turner, semi-turner, or non-turner. His ability to influence the course of the game is impervious to the whims of the weather, the pitch, and the batsmen's reputation. In one creative outburst, Bumrah could mow through batting lineups with the new ball, old ball, semi-old ball, or semi-new ball, and he could change the course of the game to suit his wishes. India will aim to prime and stir their blockbuster seamer in order to recover from the Bengaluru gaffe. On the other hand, Tom Latham and his batting team would be aware of
In their depressing Bengaluru opening against New Zealand, India reached a new low in Test cricket.
On Day 2 of the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday, the Indian squad reached its lowest point under the cloudy circumstances of Bengaluru. In a home Test, India lost four of their top seven batsmen for ducks for the first time in cricket's storied history.Sarfaraz Khan (0 off 3), Ravindra Jadeja (0 off 6), KL Rahul (0 off 6), and Virat Kohli (0 off 9) all made their way back to the pavilion without posing any problems for the scorekeepers. Ravichandran Ashwin was removed for a golden duck on the opening ball of the second session, leaving India with five ducks overall.aAn thrilling battle between bat and ball resulted from the scorching deliveries of New Zealand pacers, which continued to worry the Indian batters after captain Rohit Sharma left cheaply. By removing more bounce from the surface, ORourke stunned Kohli and silenced the fans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Glenn Phillips came flying from leg gully to make a spectacular catch after the Indian stalwart gloved the ball to him despite his best efforts to defend it off his toes. This was Kohli's first duck in 32 innings; his previous duck occurred at Wankhede in 2021 against the same opponents.Sarfaraz used the bottom edge of his bat to smack the ball as he finally had his chance. At extra cover, Devon Conway jumped to his right to finish a spectacular catch. KL When Rahul arrived, ORourke welcomed him by slamming the ball into his glove. ORourke returned in his subsequent over to reap the benefits of his labors, having frightened Rahul. Rahul made a mistake and sent the ball down to Blundell's left, becoming India's third duck in a desperate attempt to score. After a missed shot, Ravindra Jadeja quickly came in as the fourth.India's tail attempted, but was unable, to withstand having five ducks on the scoreboard. In the end, India lost for 46.
Highlights of India vs. New Zealand, First Test, Day 1 Rain in Bengaluru Causes Day Off Without Throw
New Zealand versus India Highlights: Play on the first day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand was halted by persistent rain on Wednesday.New Zealand versus India Highlights, Day 1 of the First Test: On the first day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand, play was halted by persistent rain on Wednesday. Heavy rain that had been letting up for around 30 minutes earlier forced the cancellation of the play at 2:34 PM at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Around 1:30 PM, the outfield and first layer of covers were taken off, and at 2:00 PM, the match officials emerged to examine the field. Hessians were brought out in a last-ditch effort to get some playing time, but there were sizable moist patches on either side of the field. (SCORECARD)Bengaluru Weather LIVE Updates: Due to heavy rain, the first day of the India vs. New Zealand Test match has been canceled. The BCCI has formally stated that tomorrow's match would start fifteen minutes earlier than planned. India, headed by Rohit Sharma, will play New Zealand in the first of three Test series matches in Bengaluru starting Wednesday. The blue-clad team has won six straight Test matches, including a historic triumph in Kanpur against Bangladesh.An Indian side that is highly strong in their home country will make New Zealand nervous, as they recently suffered a crushing defeat in Sri Lanka. In the meantime, Tom Latham will spearhead the Kiwis' attack in this series since captain Kane Williamson is sidelined due to an injury.This is essentially the same Indian team that was chosen for the just finished Bangladesh Test series, with Akash Deep trailing Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah as the top pacers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, two young batsmen, will try to maintain their incredible performances in the game's longest batting session.Virat: All eyes are on Rohit. In order to quiet the increasingly outspoken critics of their recent performance, captain Rohit Sharma and seasoned batsman Virat Kohli will be looking to score some runs in this series. In the six innings he has played this year, Kohli has failed to reach a half-century, while the Indian captain has amassed 497 runs at an average of almost 35, including two hundreds and one fifty. India team: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Sharma (C), and Axar Patel. The New Zealand team: Captain Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell,
Parker, Wubben-Moy, and James are called up to the England women's squad for the friendly.
Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy, who were injured and missed the Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Sweden and Ireland in July, will also play.Lucy Parker, a defender for Aston Villa, has been called up by England women's manager Sarina Wiegman for the first time in a year due to a significant ankle injury for this month's home friendly against South Africa and Germany.Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy, who were injured and missed the Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Sweden and Ireland in July, will also play. After securing their spot in the last international window, Wiegman's team has focused entirely on getting ready to defend their championship at the European Championship the following year.On October 25, England will host Germany at Wembley in a replay of the Euro 2022 final. On October 29, it will host South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena. "The players and staff put in a lot of effort to guarantee our spot in the Euro next summer, so we can now devote all of our attention to making sure we're prepared for the tournament when it starts on July 2," Wiegman stated. "We have a very valuable opportunity to play four friendlies this autumn and lay the groundwork for next summer if we qualify directly for the finals." On November 30, the Lionesses will play Olympic winners the United States at Wembley. On December 3, they will play Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland at Bramall Lane.
India is overwhelmed by the mayhem at the Sharjah extravaganza.
It seemed like a dream you hoped would linger longer long before the cloud of sadness descended. As the sun set, the fans—nearly 15,000 of whom were in Sharjah—rushed through the turnstiles, raucous and ecstatic, yelling, singing, waving, and doing anything they could to catch Jemi, Harry Di, or Smriti's eye.It appeared that the days of cramming a stand with schoolchildren and giving out free sandwiches were long gone. It felt like the beginning of a new era, with all of that apathy and systemic indifference (at least in part) behind us. Now, the rocket just needed that fuel to get into orbit.For India to move from being a contender to a champion, they needed that boost. Even if their captain is walking on crutches and moonwalkers, they still need to play like one against the genuine ones, who know how to end games from difficult scenarios. The stage could hardly have been more magnificent for India.The commotion, commotion, color, and craziness were chaotic yet magnificent. Security officers who were accustomed to watching four administrators and five ground crew members argue over countless cups of Irani chai had never experienced such a last-minute tussle, where all pre-match procedures, including complex security measures, needed to be practiced.With good cause, this India vs. Australia encounter was billed as the tournament's main event. It all deserved a thriller because of its grandeur. We also got one. However, it seemed inevitable that the rock stars, who were the main attraction, would end their show in the middle of their performance. Unless Monday night is when Pakistan plays the match of their lives.India's jigsaw was clinically disassembled by Australia, leaving them with a number of problems and few answers. The captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, was devastated and appeared exhausted, both emotionally and physically, as he struggled to breathe in the unbearable October heat. India had Australia on the ropes, as they have on a few occasions, despite all the failed run-out opportunities and dropped catches, as well as the confusion surrounding Asha Sobhana's one-leg hobble shortly before the game, which nobody appeared to take seriously enough at first. Consider the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Cape Town last year or, more recently, the T20I series in Navi Mumbai in December. Australia momentarily faltered despite India's wobble in the top order, which was caused by the absence of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues. The opposing duo of Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma brought India
Everything has a start and a finish. Complete statement made by Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard says goodbye to tennis
Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24.One of the most recognizable players in tennis history, Rafael Nadal, has made it official that he will end his career after the Davis Cup Finals next month. The tennis player from Spain, who has won over millions of fans worldwide, has a remarkable accomplishment history.Although Rafael Nadal's career has seen many great highs, the 38-year-old has had difficulty in recent years due to recurrent ailments. Nadal expressed his gratitude for the impact that injuries have had on his body and game in a touching letter that was shared in Spanish on X on Thursday."Hi to all of you. "I am here to announce my retirement from the professional game of tennis," said Rafael Nadal. "The truth is that these past two years in particular have been quite challenging. I doubt I've been able to play without any restrictions. "It's clear that this is a tough choice, and it took me some time to decide. However, everything in this world has a start and a finish. The tennis legend stated in the video post, "And I think it's the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined."Nadal is keen to end his remarkable career on a positive note, even though his choice to retire signifies the end of an era. Before retiring from the professional circuit, he will have one final opportunity to wear his nation's colors as a representative of Spain in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals. "I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country." In addition, Nadal mentioned that winning the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004 was one of his first and most treasured professional memories, making it a suitable way to end his career. Spain defeated the United States in that historic match, and Rafael Nadal emerged victorious over Andy Roddick.Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24. He has won 14 French Open titles, demonstrating his unparalleled domination on Roland Garros' clay courts. In addition, Nadal is among the select few athletes who has won each of the four major titles on numerous occasions and held the top ranking in the world for 209 weeks. "I feel super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience," he stated. "I want to express my gratitude to the entire tennis community, everyone who plays the game, my longtime coworkers, and most importantly, my fierce competitors. "I've spent a lot of time with them and experienced a lot of memorable moments.
India vs. Bangladesh Kanpur nets cues for the second test Bumrah and Axar's troubles against Virat Kohli, and Bangladesh's Shakib dilemma
Jasprit Bumrah bowled Virat Kohli in the nets with about 15 deliveries under the sweltering sun at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, and he "got him out" four times.When Kohli hit his signature cover drive on the next ball, the local cops, grounds crew, and a few journalists in the stands went crazy. Bumrah retreated and bowled at the fourth stump line, but Kohli edged it because the length was shorter this time.After that, Bumrah switched his assault to the middle and leg stumps, outwitting Kohli twice in a row. After the inside edge struck the pads on both occasions, the ball lobbed. After giving him a smile and teasing him, Bumrah said, "Aakhiri wala toh short leg ka catch tha (The short leg could have catched the last one)." Kohli grinned and went to the parallel net, where Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin were bowling.Kohli's difficulties against spinners have gained notoriety in the recent past. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, an off-spinner, dismissed him for 17 in Chennai, making it the 18th occasion since 2021 that Kohli was dismissed by spinners. In the Kanpur nets, he was having trouble against the Indian spin trio as well, particularly the two left-arm spinners. In an attempt to play inside-out against Jadeja, Kohli missed three straight and appeared frustrated. But what really caught people's attention was when Axar took out the master batsman through the fence. Before Shubman Gill replaced him in the nets, that was the final ball that Kohli played.Shakib is available and fit. During Bangladesh's morning practice, Shakib Al Hasan padded up and faced the local spinners for five to seven minutes on two separate occasions. He stormed off in anger both times, heading for the Bangladeshi dressing room. Shakib bowled only 21 overs in Chennai, going wicketless, and scored 32 and 25 in Bangladesh’s 280-run loss. In the 53rd over of India's opening session, he came into the game. During the broadcast, Murali Kartik mentioned that Shakib had informed him about his shoulder and finger tingling.On Wednesday, though, Bangladesh's head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe played down worries about Shakib's fitness following his finger injury in Chennai. I have not heard from my physiotherapist or anybody else at this time. "He remains qualified for selection," Hathurusinghe informed the press.
