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The science underlying Hardik Pandya's trademark no-look sixes and his bent bat
When Hardik Pandya knocks his signature no-look sixes, he does so with a casual demeanor; his timing, skill, and power make it appear effortless. His front-curved bat, a novel invention that has been around for a while but has mostly gone unnoticed, helps the star clear the rope.The groundbreaking "bat tweak" started in the 1990s when Sachin Tendulkar asked his bat manufacturer a question. He had seen that after a while of use, his bats would have a wonderful sweet spot—the wood would get compressed, giving the willow a "good dent." Tendulkar said, "Is it possible to have a readymade sweet spot?" The bats were no longer flat as a cutting board, and the response was "yes." They were convex as well.Hardik is a leading contender in the arms battle among six-hitters thanks to his abilities, conditioning, and bat. His bat has about 200 percent more curve than the competition, according to Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), a manufacturer based in Meerut.Hardik has two requirements: the ball must strike the sweet point of the curve and take off at the exact angle that will allow it to travel the furthest. As an SG engineer notes, it's all about the physics. The ball must take off from the bat at a 45-degree angle in order for its trajectory to form a perfect parabola in the air and travel the farthest. The batsman has a better chance of obtaining the perfect angle when the willow is bent.The throwing wedge on golf clubs has an angle that provides elevation. With the curve's assistance, we were able to provide an excellent angle. When struck with the proper force at a 45-degree angle, it travels over 90 meters. Here, that is the science. The ball is lofted by the curve. Anand remarked, "Hardik worked that out."To illustrate the workings of their Arc series bat, the SG engineers draw schematics on their notebooks and use 3D animation on their laptops. Few are longtime employees who have worked at the company for more than ten years and are unwilling to be identified. They are assets that the business cannot afford to lose or identify in a highly competitive market. One may comprehend why T20 cricket has turned into a batsman's game just listening to them. They discuss how the bat's surface lengthens and the sweet spot enlarges as the curve's degree increases.In comparison to a flat bat, a bat with a longitudinal curve has a longer surface if you measure along the curve, such as with a string. The sweet spot or high-performing zone expands as a result of this increased surface area. This implies that even with imperfect timing, the bat has more "forgiving space" to hit the ball accurately. According to a mechanical engineer who serves as Hardik's sounding board, "curving the bat helps increase the area where you get powerful, clean shots."
Published 15 May 2025 03:31 PM
Axar Patel leads DC to a decisive victory over Rishabh Pant's LSG on a night that contrasts for the captains.
Returning to Lucknow for the first time since his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, KL Rahul ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run-chase with a 42-ball 57.On a night full of stories at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, the Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets in a 160-run chase, solidifying their status as this season's title contenders. KL Rahul, who is making his first appearance in Lucknow after his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run chase with a 42-ball 57. In the twelfth over of their respective innings, LSG and DC both lost their second wicket. Axar Patel entered when a composed Abishek Porel collapsed. At this point, DC was only under a little pressure to take a few wickets, but it might have grown complicated because new batters take time to get comfortable. With two sixes over the midwicket zone, his favorite hit against spin, Axar took out Ravi Bishnoi in the very next over after Avesh Khan had dismissed him after four dot balls.In the following over, facing Avesh once more after being outscored by a few deliveries, he decided to take a chance and hit a four to try to clear the fielder at mid-off. The most impressive stroke came from Shardul Thakur, who took up a not-so-short ball with the weight still on his backfoot and sent it over long on for a six.
Published 23 Apr 2025 08:56 PM
Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.
Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM
Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot
At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.
Published 11 Mar 2024 01:56 AM
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India 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.
According to her father Ramana, PV Sindhu hires Anup Sridhar as a coach for European swing.
According to her father PV Ramana, PV Sindhu plans to aim for a medal at the upcoming Asian Games and, barring an accident, go even farther to the upcoming Olympics. "She's back in training at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, and her first tournament will be the Arctic Open in Finland from October 8–13," the man stated. The father said that although Sindhu is unlikely to continue training in Bangalore, anything can happen in the future. "We have started training at Hyderabad since no camps have started," he continued. The 2016 and 2021 Olympic silver and bronze medallist Sindhu lost to eventual silver medallist He Bingjiao in the pre-quarterfinals in Paris, leaving her maiden Games empty-handed.Anup Sridhar, a tall player and former Olympian who briefly coached Lakshya Sen and showed promise, will travel with Sindhu on a trial basis to the European swing events, which include the Arctic Open and the Denmark Open (October 15-20).
Live Updates on the Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict CAS postpones Vinesh Phogat's decision regarding his disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16.
Disqualification from the Olympics for wrestler Vinesh Phogat: On Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), after hearing arguments from all sides, again postponed ruling on Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16. This prolongs the wait for the Indian sports community.Vinesh, who last Tuesday easily defeated Yui Susaki of Japan in the women's 50kg freestyle final, was disqualified from the gold medal match against eventual winner Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States after it was discovered that she weighed 100 grams more than the allowed amount during the morning weigh-in.Startled by the surprising turn of events, the defeated wrestler filed an appeal at the CAS last Wednesday, demanding a joint silver medal with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, a Cuban wrestler who had lost to Vinesh but advanced to the final after the Indian wrestler was disqualified. Sports icons from all over the world supported the 29-year-old wrestler who was competing in her third Olympic Games, Vinesh, stating she doesn't have the strength to continue. Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport a day after her heartbreaking disqualification.
The Olympics gave France a rare sense of unanimity. Let's return to the political game now.
This once-brusque city has become an oasis of unity thanks to the Olympics. However, the political and social unrest that existed before the Games hasn't subsided.PARIS: On the banks of the Canal de Saint-Denis, it is one hour before dawn and the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has just concluded. But Parisian DJ Sara Zinger is spinning hit after hit for the youthful audience of hipsters, visitors, and volunteers who are wringing the last bit of positive energy out of these Games at a fan zone that lines a highway bridge close to the Stade de France. Whatever their bedtime, they are aware that France is going to awaken from its Olympic fantasy to a hard reality."Everyone was supporting the French athletes, Black or White, and the Olympics helped bring people together," said Mary Mathurin, 21, a student soaking up the last vestiges of this athletic carnival. "But as soon as we stop focusing on the sports, people are going to start arguing with each other again. "More than expected, the Olympics have brought smiles to Paris, a city known for its brusqueness, and have made the city an oasis. They have provided a sincere moment of pride and unanimity for this fragmented country. However, social unrest and political unrest plagued France before a ghostly metal horse rode down the Seine. Prior to the Games, the far-right garnered significant victories in elections throughout Europe, which led President Emmanuel Macron to convene an unexpected legislative session with the apparent intention of impeding its growth.
PM Modi laughs heartily with Rohit, Kohli, and Dravid and smiles for pictures with the victorious Indian T20 World Cup team.
All of the Indian cricket players and PM Modi had frank conversations and laughs together. Along with the team, he also posed for a picture holding the T20 World Cup trophy.On November 19, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last met the Indian cricket players. There was a somber atmosphere. The cricketers had their heads hung low and their shoulders dropped. To lift their spirits, the PM had to grip Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma's hands. Pats were given to all the players and the support staff members. It happened shortly after Australia defeated Team India in the Ahmedabad final of the ODI World Cup, which followed Team India's run of ten straight victories.A little more than seven months after the depressing events at the Indian dressing room, on July 4, 2024, PM Modi reunited with Team India in a totally different setting—his home in New Delhi. The grins had no boundaries. Miles away, the Indian cricket players' special jerseys with the word 'champions' emblazoned in strong letters were visible. The BCCI emblem has brilliant stars shining atop it.Team India, the 2024 T20 World Champions, were hosted by PM Modi at a private celebration at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The PM was surrounded by a circle of players. PM Modi was positioned with head coach Rahul Dravid on his left and captain Rohit Sharma on his right. While starting batsman Virat Kohli and reserve player Jasprit Bumrah were seated to the left of coach Dravid, deputy captain of India Hardik Pandya was seated to the right of Rohit.
In a live interview, Jasprit Bumrah gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug the video goes viral online.
In addition, Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets in eight games.After Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, the hurts from their failure in the ODI World Cup 2023 final were salted on Saturday. In the last game, Team India defeated South Africa by a margin of seven runs, led by captain Rohit Sharma. India played brilliantly and were undefeated throughout the competition. One of the main factors in India's triumph at the major tournament was pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who drove his side to victory in numerous games with his amazing spells.Bumrah Jasprit gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug. Video Breaks the Internet During a Live InterviewIn addition, Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets in eight games.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 02:19 PM IST on July 01, 2024Two minutes to read In a live interview, Jasprit Bumrah gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug; the video goes viral online. Sanjana Ganesan and Jasprit Bumrah together© X (Twitter) After Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, the hurts from their failure in the ODI World Cup 2023 final were salted on Saturday. In the last game, Team India defeated South Africa by a margin of seven runs, led by captain Rohit Sharma. India played brilliantly and were undefeated throughout the competition. One of the main factors contributing to India's victory in the majorThe fans were astonished by the top pacer's performance. Such "couple goals" moments are what Bumrah and Sanjana are renowned for providing their fans with. In eight matches, Bumrah took 15 wickets and won Player of the Tournament. He was instrumental in India's triumph over the Proteas in the summit confrontation. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "Normally, I'm the one who makes an effort to control my emotions so that I can concentrate on my work, but right now, my emotions are taking control and I'm running out of words. After a game, I don't normally cry, but this one feels very meaningful. We thought we were in trouble halfway through, but to pull off a victory like this is
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."
