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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
Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.
On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.
Published 10 Mar 2024 07:18 PM
Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR
Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.
Published 04 Mar 2024 05:55 PM
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World Cup of T20 India's pursuit was broken by Bumrah's massive wicket of Head, Axar's all-around skill, and Kuldeep's spin.
While Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh all had impressive performances, Bumrah was the standout performer, as is frequently the case with bowlers from India.When his teammates came around him following India's 24-run victory against Australia to put them in danger of elimination, Jasprit Bumrah's face lit up. Australia finds itself in an odd predicament as it watches the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match with trembling fingers, hoping that the latter will defeat the history-making Rashid Khan team (but not too heavily). After Rohit Sharma hit an incredible 92 off 41 balls to set up a total of 206, this looked to be the inevitable outcome.India defeated Australia by 24 runs thanks to a brilliant innings from Rohit Sharma (92), followed by significant contributions from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav, and a brilliant one-handed effort from Axar Patel. This resulted in India's qualification for the T20 World Cup semi-finals.Gros Islet [St Lucia]: India defeated Australia by a margin of 24 runs thanks to a masterful 92 from Rohit Sharma, who was followed by significant spells from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav, as well as a brilliant one-handed knock from Axar Patel. This victory guaranteed India a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-final.After a tumultuous pursuit in which the tide of events changed dramatically in St. Lucia, India emerged victorious with a comfortable victory that booked their place in the semi-final. On June 27, the team captained by Rohit Sharma will play England in the semi-final at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana.
Highlights of Pakistan vs. Ireland, 2024 T20 World Cup Pakistan's defeat is averted by Babar Azam's three-wicket victory.
Highlights of Pakistan vs. Ireland in the Twenty20 World Cup: Babar Azam helped Pakistan avoid looking foolish as the team defeated Ireland by three wickets to conclude their poor campaign.Highlights of Pakistan vs. Ireland, 2024 T20 World Cup: Pakistan finished their poor T20 World Cup campaign in Florida on Sunday, defeating Ireland by 3 wickets thanks to Babar Azam's undefeated 32. Pakistan found it difficult to chase the 107 runs, but Babar held one end tight to guarantee that the 2009 tournament champions would not suffer any more upsets. Ireland reached 106 for 9 earlier, thanks to three wickets apiece from Shaheen Afridi and Imad Wasim, after being invited to bat first. Interestingly, the two teams had already been eliminated from the competition. (Table of Points | Scorecard)Pakistan: Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub, and Babar Azam (c).Ireland: Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, and Paul Stirling (c).
T20 World Cup 2024 Seventeen Indians will perform for an audience that is primarily Indian.
This occurs when a nation with more than five million cricket players is limited to fielding an eleven-man squad on any one day. This is what occurs when gifted individuals in one country fall between the cracks and succeed independently in another.New York's Nassau County International Cricket StadiumImage courtesy of ReutersNew York: This is not an Indo-American mash-up musical in America, don't get me wrong.This is "THE" cricket match between the United States of America and India. The International Cricket Council inflated the Impact Player rule pertaining to the Indian Premier League.This is due to the fact that good is insufficient in India. Hell, most of the time exceptional is insufficient. However, there are plenty of Indians with strong cricketing backgrounds for a nation eager to construct anything, anything, to capitalize on cricket. Consequently, t exists.
Sourav Ganguly feels the impact player for the IPL should be disclosed at toss.
Saurav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, speaks to the media on March 27, 2024, the Wednesday before the IPL 2024 T20 cricket match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals and a former captain of India, supports keeping the impact-player rule in place for the Indian Premier League but prefers that teams make their own decisions at the toss.The impact-player rule has gained a lot of attention in the wake of the recent IPL season, in which eight teams scored more than 250 runs. The impact player rule appeals to me. The only issue I have with the IPL is that I wish the grounds were a little bit larger. On the fringes of the Blue Ocean Corporation's International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference, Ganguly told the journalists, "The fences should go a little behind."It's a fantastic competition. With the impact player, your sole option is to make your decision prior to the toss, thus some skill is required there."So, disclose the impact player beforehand since it would need a lot of talent and strategy. But as for the impact player, I am all for it," the former captain of India stated. Ganguly supported Prithvi Shaw, who had a poor IPL season this year, pointing out that he is still a young player still getting used to the shorter format. "Prithvi Shaw is a small child. He's only twenty-three. He's still getting the hang of T20 cricket. He has a great deal of skill and will only grow better. Sometimes we ask too much of people too soon, and I'm confident Prithvi will succeed given his skill set," he continued.
India vs Pakistan Use caution when celebrating a victory.
The Delhi Police joined in the celebration of the India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup, and their clever post soon went viral and contributed to the excitement surrounding the match.India and Pakistan are currently competing in the Twenty20 World Cup in Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. Following their toss victory, Pakistan elected to field first. They took all of India's wickets in 19 overs, setting a target of 120 runs for their chase. But when it came time for India to play them, the cricket team from Pakistan was unable to compete, and India triumphed by a margin of six runs.There was more celebration outside the stadium after the close game. The triumph generated a surge of enthusiasm throughout many social media channels, as many people expressed their delight. The Delhi Police also engaged in the festivities, and their clever post went viral very fast, contributing to the excitement that followed the game.The Delhi Police sent a hilarious message that instantly went viral, saying, "Hey, @NYPDnews. Two loud noises were heard. "Indiaaa..India!" is one, and a broken television is most likely the other. Would you kindly confirm?" (Also Read: X erupts in delight as India defeats Pakistan in cricket once more.)On June 10, this post was shared. It has received over five lakh views since it was posted, going viral. In addition, the post has received over 5,200 likes, and the count is rising. Many more also shared their thoughts in the post's comments section.
T20 World Cup USA defeats Pakistan by 5 runs thanks to Saurabh Netravalkar's cool Super Over.
T20 World Cup: USA defeats Pakistan by 5 runs thanks to a calm Super Over from Saurabh Netravalkar.In a Group A match at Dallas' Grand Prairie Stadium, the USA defeated Pakistan in the Super Over in their first-ever international cricket match.In the Super Over, Mohammad Amir got the ball for Pakistan and appeared rusty, flying the ball all over the field and giving up 19 runs, seven of which were wides, in the over. But USA's Saurabh Netravalkar maintained his poise under intense pressure, performed his abilities flawlessly, got rid of Iftikhar Ahmed, and helped the team win by five runs.The USA scored eight extra runs in the Super Over bowled by Mohammad Amir, out of a total of eight runs. Saurabh Netravalkar of the USA won with a cool head and excellent bowling, giving up just 13 runs.The USA shocked Pakistan in a Group A match on Thursday night, causing one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cups (T20 or ODI). It took a unique Super Over display from American born in Mumbai, Saurabh Netravalkar, to stun Pakistan, captained by Babar Azam. After the scores in the 40-over game were tied, Netravalkar was assigned to defend 18 runs in the one-over eliminator in Dallas. Netravalkar led the USA to victory despite all odds being against them. He bowled beautifully, keeping his composure, giving up just 13 runs to secure a historic victory. Mute/Play FullscreenAfter deflating Pakistan's dreams of winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the guy who wore the India shirt as a kid, Netrvalakar, gave hope to all aspiring cricket players who want to compete on a global scale.Introducing Saurabh Netravalkar, the Mumbai-based Oracle engineer Born in Mumbai, Saurabh Netravalkar has played with Indian cricketers such as KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Sandeep Sharma. He stunned Pakistan in the Super Over.Bakshi SahilRevision: 06/07/2024 10:49 AM ISTTwo minutes to read The USA shocked Pakistan in a Group A match on Thursday night, causing one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cups (T20 or ODI). It took a unique Super Over display from American born in Mumbai, Saurabh Netravalkar, to stun Pakistan, captained by Babar Azam. After the scores in the 40-over game were tied, Netravalkar was assigned to defend 18 runs in the one-over eliminator in Dallas. Netravalkan
Sourav Ganguly feels the impact player for the IPL should be disclosed at toss.
Saurav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, speaks to the media on March 27, 2024, the Wednesday before the IPL 2024 T20 cricket match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals and a former captain of India, supports keeping the impact-player rule in place for the Indian Premier League but prefers that teams make their own decisions at the toss.The impact-player rule has gained a lot of attention in the wake of the recent IPL season, in which eight teams scored more than 250 runs.Ganguly went on to say that he hopes the boundaries would be pushed even further in future IPL tournaments.The impact player rule appeals to me. The only issue I have with the IPL is that I wish the grounds were a little bit larger. On the fringes of the Blue Ocean Corporation's International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference, Ganguly told the journalists, "The fences should go a little behind."It's a fantastic competition. With the impact player, your sole option is to make your decision prior to the toss, thus some skill is required there."So, disclose the impact player beforehand since it would need a lot of talent and strategy. But as for the impact player, I am all for it," the former captain of India stated.Ganguly supported Prithvi Shaw, who had a poor IPL season this year, pointing out that he is still a young player still getting used to the shorter format. "Prithvi Shaw is a small child. He's only twenty-three. He's still getting the hang of T20 cricket. He has a great deal of skill and will only grow better. Sometimes we ask too much of people too soon, and I'm confident Prithvi will succeed given his skill set," he continued.Rishabh Pant, a wicketkeeper-batter, had returned to his previous form, according to Ganguly, following his 2022 automobile accident. "He performed admirably for the DC in the IPL. I have always thought that he is a terrific player, so I was thrilled to see how he returned," Ganguly remarked. "I've said it before: he is extraordinary. Such skill shouldn't be lost for such terrible causes (accident). He is the old Rishabh Pant, having put in a lot of effort to get back to his current position." As he looks to return home from Tripura, Ganguly also hoped that India's wicketkeeper-batter, Wriddhiman Saha, would be selected by the Bengal selectors.He is right to want to play for Bengal. "He is a Bengali boy," stated Ganguly. "He was playing professionally in Tripura, so he moved there for two years. Now that he has completed it, he wishes to be in Bengal. He will definitely be chosen by the selectors for Bengal. "At this time, I'm not participating in Bengal cricket. When I completed (my) BCCI, I did not run for president (stint). I simply took a little vacation. They will carry out the decision made by the officials and selectors," he continued.
USA complete the all-time historic upset by stunning Pakistan in the dramatic Super Over.
After a boundary off the last ball of the USA's run chase sent the match to a Super Over, the tournament's co-hosts triumphed in Dallas, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in history.In six of the eight men's T20 World Cups, Pakistan has advanced at least to the semifinals; they finished second in the most recent competition, which took place in Australia in 2022. However, they faced an American team that executed flawlessly that day to achieve one of the most significant outcomes in the history of the sport.In the Super Over, Pakistan looked to Mohammad Amir, but the USA amassed 18 runs with only one boundary from Aaron Jones' bat thanks to three wides and several overthrows. And as the USA accomplished the most incredible of victories on home soil, Netravalkar Saurabh maintained his composure with the ball.USA, who were set at 160 to win in regular time, came dangerously close to winning the match in the first few overs as their top order effectively thwarted a potent Pakistani attack. After opening batsman Steven Taylor was out for twelve (16) in the Powerplay's last over, co-hosts of the event Monank Patel and Andries Gous put Pakistan on the back foot with a stunning combination that placed them in triple figures and appeared to be in control of the run chase. With a stylish half-century to give his side hope and 68 during a pivotal stand with Gous, Monank was especially outstanding.Aaron Jones hit a superb century (36* from 26), but Pakistan appeared to be on the verge of triumph thanks to a brilliant exhibition of death bowling. Nevertheless, the USA scored 11 runs off the last three deliveries of the innings, with Nitish Kumar hitting the final ball for four to force a Super Over and electrify the Dallas crowd.
Uganda vs. Afghanistan Live Score T20 World Cup 2024 AFG defeated UGA in Uganda by 125 runs
Uganda vs. Afghanistan live score, 2024 T20 World Cup: T20 World Cup captain Brian Masaba of Uganda won the toss and chose to bowl first against Afghanistan's Rashid Khan at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday.Uganda beat out teams like Zimbabwe and Namibia to secure a spot in the tournament as the second team to advance from the ICC T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers. Frank Nsubuga, who will be among the oldest players to compete at the age of 43, is a member of the team led by Brian Masaba.On the other hand, Afghanistan enters the competition as a dark horse, having won the ODI World Cup in India last year, where they overcame teams like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England. The team's previous ICC tournament captain, Ibrahim Zadran, will be replaced by T20 spin star Rashid Khan, who is now touring the world.
Will India perform worse in the T20 World Cup due to IPL fatigue? Boys and Rohit Sharma compete in consecutive competitions
The United States and the West Indies will host the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on June 1st, and the Indian cricket team, captained by Rohit Sharma, has a lot riding on their shoulders.India advanced to the 2023 World Cup finals, but they were defeated by Australia and were unable to win the championship.According to current statistics, the Indian Premier League is somehow connected to India's lack of performance at the ICC T20 World Cup. Due to player weariness and having just entered the T20 World Cup tournament following an over two-and-a-half-month IPL schedule, India was able to pass the Super 8s stage both in 2009 and 2010.There were twelve days that separated the 2009 T20 World Cup from the IPL. In contrast, there was a five-day hiatus in 2010. India lost the tournament in 2021 in the group stage, and there was an eight-day break between the two events. The issue now is, can India be able to stem the tide with just six days remaining before the T20 World Cup and the IPL?The lengthy schedule of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament is often cited by critics as the reason for the players' exhaustion and the poor performance. The Indian Premier League (IPL) began this year on March 22 and ended on May 26, with the Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer, winning the trophy for the third time.Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Mohd. Siraj.
IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 What transpired during SRH and RRs lone playoff meeting?
IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: This Friday at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Sunrisers and Royals will square off in the Qualifier 2.On Friday, May 24, at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, SRH and RR will face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Qualifier 2. After defeating RCB by 4 wickets in the eliminator on Wednesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Royals will be full of confidence. Player of the Match was to R Ashwin for of his economical spell.In the Qualifier 1 in Ahmedabad, however, the Sunrisers were defeated by Shreyas Iyer's KKR by an 8-wicket margin. The Orange Army would have another chance to make the final since they placed in the top two. Both teams are playing well going into the Qualifier 2. With a 10-9 advantage over their rivals, SRH appears to have traded blows with one another on an equal footing. There is only one postseason game in which the Royals and Sunrisers have played each other. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, RR defeated SRH by 4 wickets in the Eliminator back in 2013. After Brad Hodge hit an undefeated 54 off 29 balls with two fours and five sixes, he was named Player of the Match and helped the Royals chase down 134 with four balls remaining.Choosing to bat first, SRH amassed 132 runs in 20 overs at a cost of 7 wickets. Although Cameron White and Shikhar Dhawan scored 33 and 31, respectively, they were never able to apply more pressure. The Orange Army passed the 120-run threshold thanks to a 29-run, 21-inning effort by Daren Sammy. Among the RR bowlers, Vikramjeet Malik stood out with figures of 3-0-14-2.After that, Hodge's valiant efforts saw KKR win in 19.2 overs. Sanju Samson, the current captain, battled and was dismissed by Dale Steyn after scoring 10 runs off of 21 balls. The day was saved for RR by Hodge and James Faulkner's undefeated 33-run partnership of 21 deliveries.
Yuzvendra Chahal caused more damage to RCB than Virat Kohlis wicket in the elimination match.
The biggest blow to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances of making it to the Qualifier II was struck by a once-familiar figure. A pivotal moment in the game saw Yuzvendra Chahal, who played for RCB for eight seasons before being dropped in the 2022 auction, dismiss an in-form Virat Kohli.His lack of retention surprised them since he was one of their most reliable bowlers, taking the most wickets despite other players coming and going, was familiar with the peculiarities of the field, and had a strong emotional connection to the team. When RCB declined to sign him, he expressed his emotions in a podcast, saying, "I felt very bad." 2014 marked the beginning of my major journey. I would also argue that I received the India cap as a result of my performances for RCB since they offered me an opportunity to perform, which made me feel quite strange. I played for the club for eight years.To say that the RCB missed him this season would be an understatement. The Royals' Chahal alone claimed 18 wickets, while the RCB's spinners could only muster 22. They suffered even greater losses in three of the seven games they played at home. Thus, Chahal represents their defective auction procedures. Mike Hesson, a pundit and former coach, agreed. Setting out time for your bowling assault is crucial, and having a spinner who can take wickets for you at Chinnaswamy is also essential. They made some decisions and intended to alter the bowling attack just before the auction, which is where they went wrong, he told The Indian Express.Throughout the season, their lack of a quality spinner plagued them, as they relied on the rotation of Karn Sharma (nine games), Swapnil Singh (seven), and Mayank Dagar (five), in addition to all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Throughout the season, none of them had the knowledge or experience necessary to be a main spinner. The medium pacers performed the majority of the work because they lacked a cutting edge. Sharma, who was utilized the most, bowled 24 overs, which is fewer than three overs a game on average. Even worse, they broke the bank of seam-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green rather than going after a spinner. Though there's no denying his talent, they didn't need his skill sets. "Green, the player they acquired in the trade, somewhat threw off the side's equilibrium." All of this meant that they didn't have as much cash as they would have liked to go into the auction and that they couldn't get the correct targets. Hesson states, "If you bind those two things, you probably won't have the bowling attack you would want going into an IPL season."
To go to the Malaysia Masters semifinals, PV Sindhu defeats top seed Han Yue in the quarterfinals.
PV In order to secure a quarterfinal matchup with Han Yue, Sindhu had defeated Kirsty Gilmour in her round of 32 match and South Korea's YJ Sim in her round of 16 match. India's top-ranked female shuttler is Sindhu.It is expected that Sindhu's victory will greatly increase her confidence because she has been finding it difficult to maintain her winning streak. It had been little over a month since the two shuttlers' first encounter, which she lost to Han Yue.On April 11 at the Asian Badminton Championships in Ningbo, China, Yue had put an end to Sindhu's run in a thrilling three-game match that ended 18-21, 21-13, 17-21. Notably, the silver medallist from the Rio Olympics has been struggling with bad form for a very long time, which has caused her to fall out of the top 10 female shuttlers in the world rankings.Sindhu, who is presently ranked fifteenth, is working really hard to build back her self-assurance so that she can have the best chance of competing for the gold medal in the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
Virat Kohli should win the IPL by leaving RCB. Pietersen makes a daring forecast, using the example of Ronaldo, Messi, He should join.
Kevin Pietersen boldly predicted Virat Kohli's IPL goals and supported it with comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.In the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday, Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a crushing defeat against Rajasthan Royals, leaving them unhappy once more. Since the IPL's start, Kohli and RCB have not taken home an IPL championship, and the wait goes on.After the game, England great Kevin Pietersen gave senior captain Virat Kohli some advise, believing that in order for him to win an IPL championship, he should sign with a different team. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: the greatest players in other sports have left their clubs to pursue success in other arenas. Even after he has made numerous attempts, won the Orange Cap, and accomplished a great deal, the franchise still fails. I see the value he adds to the team's brand and its commercial potential. However, Virat Kohli merits an award. He ought to be a member of a team that can assist him in winning the trophy," he stated on Star Sports.Pietersen also emphasized Kohli's Delhi origins and recommended that he follow in the footsteps of Harry Kane, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi. "I truly believe Delhi should be the location. It's imperative that Virat travel to Delhi. I am aware that Virat owns a house in Delhi, so he is free to travel or spend most of his time at home. His family is young. He is able to stay longer there. He's a youngster from Delhi. Why is he unable to return? Delhi is just as in need as Bengaluru "added the speaker."I believe Virat should give it some serious attention. Harry Kane recently left Spurs and joined Bayern Munich, while Beckham, Ronaldo, and Messi all departed," the speaker said.In 19 overs, Rajasthan Royals, chasing 173, reached 174/6. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit the highest score in the match, scoring 45 runs in 30 balls. Mohammed Siraj, meanwhile, claimed two wickets for the RCB. RCB was first reduced to 172/8 in 20 overs by Rajat Patidar (34), Virat Kohli (33) and Mahipal Lomror (32). With numbers of 3/44, Avesh Khan returned for RR's bowling department. In Qualifier 2, RR will now play Sunrisers Hyderabad in an attempt to defeat KKR and advance to the IPL 2024 final.
Before the T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharmas Team India was bluntly criticized, saying they won be threatening and predictable.
The former cricketer for England didn't hold back when discussing his feelings about Team India in advance of the forthcoming T20 World Cup.When the Indian squad travels to the Americas to compete in the 2024 T20 World Cup, it will be looking to snap its 11-year streak of not winning an ICC trophy. The major competition will enter its ninth edition when it kicks off next month; India's previous World Cup victory occurred back in 2007 when it was held for the first time. In the previous season, India lost the semi-final match against eventual champions England by a lopsided 10-wicket margin.Since then, Hardik Pandya has assumed captaincy responsibilities for the entirety of the previous year, with India's senior batting tandem of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma missing the T20Is. But in India's series against Afghanistan earlier this year, the pair made a comeback to the shortest format, and they were able to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup. Along with Hardik as his deputy, Rohit will be heading the side as well.In an interview with TalkSport, former England cricketer David Lloyd harshly criticized India's strategy for the ICC championships. In a discussion on why India doesn't perform better in the high-stress scenarios of the knockout stages, Bumble, as Lloyd is affectionately called, emphasized that the Indian squad is afraid to take chances."I believe the opponent recognizes the caliber of these individuals—yes, they are good players. But neither the bat nor the ball is being risked by them. Thus, you would perceive them as "well, they might have their moments," but they wouldn't pose a serious threat," he continued.Before the T20 World Cup squad was chosen, there were heated discussions about the positions of some well-known players in the 15-person touring party. Concerns about Hardik Pandya's performance with the bat and the ball were raised in addition to Kohli's strike rate. Rinku Singh's exclusion from the team was one of the biggest surprises; for the previous 12 months, the Kolkata Knight Riders star was consistently among the first names in the T20I playing XI.Instead, the BCCI trusted Shivam Dube, who was playing exceptionally well for the Chennai Super Kings this year.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium
IPL 2024: SRH vs. KKR Now Live score for an IPL match: In 70 matches, a remarkable 1,208 sixes have been hit in the current IPL season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), whose batting has symbolized their daring approach and helped them climb from bottom (last year) to second (this year) position in the table, is leading the count with 160 in 13 matches.SRH, spearheaded by the formidable Australian bowler Pat Cummins, will be keen to make a lasting impression this time. But before that, they'll need to overcome Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Tuesday's first qualifier in Ahmedabad.The Knight Riders, guided by Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to their two IPL championships in 2014 and 2016, have been the best team thus far this season. The new ball bowlers have been smashed to all areas of the pitch by the opening combination of West Indian Sunil Narine and Englishman Phil Salt, who has departed for national service. But, Kolkata hasn't had a chance to put Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Salt's like-for-like successor, to the test because their last two league games were postponed due to rain.The momentum created by the openers has been maintained by the middle-order, which consists of southpaw Nitish Rana, captain Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer. Rinku Singh and Andre Russell have also made significant contributions later in the order.The KKR batting will be put to the test by the Sunrisers' bowling combination of left-arm pacer T Natarajan, seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Cummins. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, along with left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed, has offered the spin bowling option since Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been sidelined.Left-handed batsmen Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have gone toe-to-toe from the first ball, matching KKR's strength at the top of the order.
Effect of Parveen Hoodas suspension: India will not win a medal in the 2023 Asian Games
The suspension of boxer Parveen Hooda may cause India to forfeit the bronze medal she took home from the People's Republic of China's Hangzhou Asian Games last year.Parveen, who had qualified for the boxing quota for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after taking home the bronze in the women's 57kg weight class in Hangzhou, was suspended for 22 months due to an International Testing Agency (ITA) whereabouts issue.It further stated, "The athlete's results obtained between December 11, 2022, and May 17, 2024, are disqualified, in addition to the period of ineligibility."On October 4, 2023, Parveen Hooda confirmed her bronze medal after advancing to the semi-finals and losing to Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei. The Indian boxer will forfeit her bronze medal since the outcome was determined inside the time frame set by the International Boxing Association.This development also means that India would finish with 106 medals overall in the Asian Games in 2023 instead of 107. It won't, however, have an impact on the nation's fourth-place result in the total medal count."Her suspension was shortened by eight months by the ITA, but her results were also canceled during that time," Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary Hemanta Kalita disclosed.India was also forced to give up the Paris 2024 quota that Parveen had won at the Asian Games because of the suspension. That being said, India will have a chance to make up ground at the second World Olympic Qualifiers, which get underway in Thailand on May 24. Jaismine Lamboria, who placed third in the women's 60kg class at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, will compete in the 57kg division in the qualifying round. If Jaismine is able to make the deadline, she will be able to regain her quota.
Its Seniors Responsibility To Keep Players Together Harbhajan Singhs Direct View Of MI Captaincy Row
According to Harbhajan Singh, the choice backfired and caused the team to become less cohesive. Additionally, he believed that a year later, this choice may have been made.The Mumbai Indians' (MI) decision to reinstate all-rounder Hardik Pandya as captain backfired, according to former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, and the team did not perform as a cohesive unit. For the five-time winners MI, the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season was one to forget. After a two-year tenure with Gujarat Titans (GT), where they won the title in their first season in 2022, they brought Pandya back. However, the all-rounder and the team faced intense reaction on social media when Rohit Sharma was named captain. With four wins, ten losses, and eight points, the club ended bottom of the standings. Pandya was jeered in stadiums around India during his matches. Pandya had performed in aRegarding MI's choice to reinstate Pandya, Harbhajan told ANI that it was a mistake that caused the team to become disunified. Additionally, he believed that a year later, this choice may have been made. But he asserted that Hardik is not at responsibility."MI's squad is quite large. I tried my best to earn it. The team is well-run and under excellent management. But it turned out to be a bad idea. Perhaps the idea was to focus on the future. The team did not appear cohesive, thus it appears that it did not sit well with them. It was inevitable. It hurts to see a large team—one of my former teams—have such dismal performance. Perhaps the decision was made at the wrong time. A year later, this choice might have been made more wisely. It's hardly Hardik's fault; in GT, he was an excellent captain. Regardless of the captain, it is the older players' responsibility to maintain team unity. CaptainsPandya amassed 216 runs at an average of 18,000 and a strike rate of 143.04 in 14 games, with a career-high score of 46. In addition, he claimed 11 wickets at a dismal 35.18 average and a 10.75 economy rate. Fans, however, will anticipate seeing a different Pandya in the blue jersey for India when the ICC T20 World Cup begins on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies. Vice-captain Pandya, who is an all-rounder with a strong record in white-ball international cricket and a penchant to perform well under duress, will be an important component of Rohit's Team India. India is paired with co-hosts the United States of America, Ireland, Canada, and bitter rival Pakistan in Group A of the ICC competition.India's T20 World Cup campaign will kick off on June 5 against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Then, on June 9, the team will play their main match against Pakistan at the same stadium. India's next matches are against the USA on June 12 and Canada on June 15, respectively. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. India's squad: Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Kuldeep Yadav
