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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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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
Weve always considered whats best for the team, Virat Kohli said in reference to MS Dhonis tactical skill prior to their IPL match.
A picture can be interpreted or misinterpreted in a thousand different ways if it truly speaks a thousand words. It is well-known to Virat Kohli. An image of the Indian captain bending down in front of MS Dhoni during a 2016 World T20 match against Australia was posted on Twitter on Thursday along with the words, "A game I can never forget." unique evening. The rumors were circulating nonstop after this man forced me to run like it was a fitness test. Was that a sign that MS Dhoni would be retiring? The tweet gave the already-hot debate even more gasoline. It got so bad that Sakshi, Dhoni's wife, had to make a rare appearance on Twitter to try to stop it with a tweet of her own.Many believe that Dhoni's absence from the Indian dressing room since the World Cup in England and the ascent of young Rishabh Pant signal the beginning of India's most successful captain gradually fading out of the game, one year ahead of another T20 World Cup in Australia. On the eve of India's first Twenty20 match against South Africa, Kohli left the question open-ended.When asked if Dhoni will be a part of India's plans for the 2020 World T20, Kohli responded, "I think that when you decide to stop playing is an absolutely individual thing, and no one else should have an opinion on it." "Dhoni will be extremely, extremely valuable as long as he is available and plays," Kohli remarked.An instruction for Kohli The idea that Dhoni's tweet revealed where his career would be going in the near future was quickly refuted by Kohli. "There wasn't anything on my mind," said the man. I was at home when I usually posted a photo online and it made headlines. I believe that experience taught me that not everyone thinks the same as me," he remarked.
Hardiks sluggish over-rate ban will cause him to miss the opening IPL 2025 match.
Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, has been punished for his team's poor overrate in Friday's (May 17) IPL 2024 final match against the Lucknow Super Giants.Similar to the one imposed on Rishabh Pant earlier in the season, Hardik has been suspended for one match because this is the third time MI has been found guilty of the same offense. Hardik's suspension will, however, extend to the 2025 Indian Premier League since MI has already qualified for the competition and played its final league game last night.Regardless of where Hardik plays in the IPL 2025 after the huge auction, the suspension will remain in place. 50% of the match money, or INR 12 lakhs, has been penalized to the remaining members of the squad.Following his comeback to the team, Hardik had a dismal first season as the Mumbai Indians captain. Even more significantly, the five-time champions finished the season as the only team to finish with fewer than ten points, finishing in last place. He averaged just eighteen at bat.
didn play very good cricket. What went wrong for the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2024 season is revealed by Hardik Pandya.
Following Friday's 18-run defeat to LSG, MI captain Hardik Pandya talked on the team's shortcomings during the IPL 2024 season.At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 17, 2024, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, captain Hardik Pandya (R) signals while Rohit Sharma watches. (Image courtesy of AFP/INDRANIL MUKHERJEE) // IMAGE LIMITED TO REPORTER USE ONLY; ABSOLUTELY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (AFP)Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, struggled to get traction this season, finishing last in the points table with only four victories in 14 games. MI was unable to cap up the season with a victory as they were defeated by the Lucknow Super Giants once more on Friday. Captain Hardik Pandya acknowledged his team's difficulties in the IPL 2024 season following the defeat to LSG, but also expressed excitement for the league's upcoming season.Pandya remarked, "Quite difficult, we didn't play good quality cricket this season and it cost us the whole season," during a conversation with the broadcasters. In the world of professionals, there will inevitably be good and terrible days. Our collective lack of skill and strategy in cricket was evident in the outcome. It's too early to pinpoint exactly what went wrong this evening. The entire season took a turn for the worst. We can go on to the next season and forget about this game,"Notably, the administration of MI chose to relieve Rohit Sharma of the captaincy prior to the 2024 Indian Premier League season, appointing Hardik Pandya, who was acquired from the Gujarat Titans, in his place. Early in the season, the devoted MI supporters opposed the new captain, with Pandya frequently subjected to jeers at the Wankhede Stadium and other venues around the nation.LSG gives MI an 18-run beating in the last league stage game: The Mumbai Indians were soundly defeated by LSG by 18 runs on Friday in the teams' last league game. The Lucknow-based team amassed 214/6 in 20 overs thanks to a 75-run effort from Nicholas Pooran, who was the best batsman among the LSG. In response, MI was unable to surpass the total despite some sharp criticism from Naman Dhir and Rohit Sharma.
A hit movie starring Salman, Aamir, and KRK is not a guarantee. Sehwag demands that Mumbai Indians release well-known players.
Virender Sehwag believes that the Mumbai Indians, who are now bottom of the IPL 2024 points standings, may decide to bench both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the upcoming campaign. With all ten teams free to keep any players they choose, the IPL 2025 super auctions are set for later this year. Given MI's disappointing season this year, it's possible that the team will join the league without Rohit and Hardik.Since MI's opening match of the season, Hardik, the team's new captain, has been completely out of it. He has amassed 200 runs and taken 11 wickets while doing little to improve. Conversely, Rohit had a great start to the IPL, smashing his second century, but he quickly faltered. The former MI captain's performance has declined to such an extent that Team India is worried about him ahead of the T20 World Cup. Additionally, Sehwag feels that Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah are the only two players MI can now rely on for next year's IPL because both Rohit and Hardik are struggling with bad form amidst the whole captaincy transfer controversy.Tell me something, please. Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan together won't make a movie a success. Will it not? I take it you'll have to put on a show? Have a strong screenplay. In a similar vein, all these well-known figures will need to unite and play live. MI lost despite a century from Rohit Sharma. "Where are the remaining performances happening?" Cricbuzz was told by Sehwag."Ishan Kishan participated in every game of the season, but he was unable to go past the Powerplay. For MI, at this point, just two names are definite: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav. The top two names will remain unchanged. And we'll see if it ultimately comes down to the third or fourth option."Tiwary and Sehwag click. Former Indian batsman Manoj Tiwary reiterated Sehwag's remarks, advising the MI team management to consider Bumrah or SKY for their future captain. While Suryakumar was named captain of a T20I series against Australia and in South Africa shortly after the World Cup last year, Bumrah has led India in three T20Is against Ireland and a Test match against England.With 20 wickets taken, Bumrah stands second in the Orange Cap standings, while Suryakumar has amassed 345 runs, including a century. Tiwary is certain that Rohit won't return for a second season, thus MI would be wise to invest in any of the two."Bumrah and SKY are the two players that I believe the Mumbai Indians will keep." No one outside of them, no outsiders either. Tim David has failed to live up to expectations. I would advise the management to name one of the two players as captain and to keep only Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Seeing as how he seems to not want to be retained, I am not keeping Rohit either," Tiwary continued.
Virat Kohli soch ko mei badal dete hain haqeeqat.
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif believes that Virat Kohli could make all the difference in the virtual knockout match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This match will determine which team advances to the IPL 2024 playoffs, joining Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.With 661 runs in 13 innings, Kohli now owns the Orange Cap. In 16 seasons at RCB since the league's founding in 2008, he has never been a member of an IPL-winning squad. But given his current form, it won't come as a shock if he leads RCB over CSK, the five-time champions, on May 18 to secure the final slot in the top four."Kohli's attitude when he opens and faces the first ball is very clear: 'I want to play more balls, play my shots, attack the bowlers; and by the 7th or 8th over, when the spinners come on to bowl, I am batting on 30-40.'" And he has accomplished it," Kaif stated in a Star Sports interview."Ek hoti hai soch, par usko haqeeqat mei badalna, woh Virat Kohli ballebaz hai (it's one thing to have a thought process and another to make it happen, that's Virat Kohli the batsman)," Kaif continued."I've done this much, I can handle it," is a common belief. not Virat Kohli, though. Kaif emphasized that Kohli has successfully addressed the aspect of his game that was being questioned. "He proved that he can hit the spinners as well...has brought out the slog sweep," Kaif added.The Lucknow Super Giants' and Delhi Capitals' chances of making the playoffs are only theoretically alive ahead of their final game against the Mumbai Indians, while RCB and CSK will compete in a virtual shootout for a spot in the tournament.Seventh position Lucknow has the same number of points (12) as RCB, but their negative net run-rate (NRR) of -0.787 gives them little hope. Delhi has 14 points, but they are also wishing against hope because they concluded their league games with a negative NRR of -0.377.With a positive NRR of +0.387, the Bengaluru team is in a better position. Nevertheless, at 14 points, CSK has the highest NRR (+0.528) of the three. As a result, RCB will be consulting their calculators to determine the winning margins necessary to overtake CSK. Should the match end in a washout, CSK advances to the next round of the playoffs. "I believe the kind of form he (Kohli) is in, it won't be wrong to call this match as Virat Kohli vs CSK," Kaif said.
Looking back to RCBs losing streak, Kohli said We were going into very dark place
Famous batsman Virat Kohli of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru talked up about the team's struggles and their comeback to form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 fans.Bengaluru [India], : In the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's legendary batsman Virat Kohli spoke candidly about the team's struggles and comeback.When RCB lost five of their seven games in April, their season completely fell apart. They were at the bottom of the table for most of the month, but they emerged victorious after five straight wins.In April, when the squad was struggling to win most of its games by two points, Kohli spoke candidly about his mindset."May has been a really terrific month. I believed we were entering a really dark place in April. In May, we discovered a glimmer of sunshine. In a chat with Mr. Nags, Kohli stated, "We're thrilled that we could provide joy to the fans once more.x.com/RCBTweets/status/1791314859935801780 in real time Currently leading the race for the orange cap in the ongoing IPL season, Kohli has amassed 661 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 155.16 and an incredible average of 66.10. Five fifties and one century power his remarkable total.
Following a defeat, LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka reconvenes with skipper KL Rahul. Overuse of the Internet
The Lucknow Super Giants no longer control their own destiny in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 play-off competition. The LSG lead by KL Rahul are all but eliminated from the IPL playoff race with their Tuesday loss to the Delhi Capitals. Since the last few days, LSG has been the subject of bad press, especially in relation to its owner Sanjiv Goenka. It resulted from an animated conversation that was captured on camera with Rahul following LSG's defeat to SunRisers Hyderabad. Huge trolling resulted from it.With only 12 points from 13 games, the LSG's run-rate is appalling. It dropped to -0.769 following their 10-wicket loss against SunRisers Hyderabad. Following their defeat at DC, it dropped to -0.787. Out of the four clubs vying for the fourth berth, they have the lowest run rate. They are virtually eliminated from the playoff race.Following their most recent defeat, Goenka and Rahul were pictured once more. It was, however, completely unanimated. Throughout the play against DC, the camera nearly always panned towards Goenka anytime KL Rahul did something noteworthy or went loose. His response went viral throughout the game. An online photo of the two having supper together before the match also went viral.Following the 2024 IPL Delhi Caps defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants, KL Rahul was spotted talking with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. Both GT and RCB are clearly the best options for KL Rahul should he decide to leave LSG at the end of this season. /vxIFlCvu2g pic.twitter.com/DCVLSG #IPL2024
Five openers who are changing T20 cricket in the IPL 2024
What is the connection between Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Jake Fraser-McGurk? In the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024, all three of the openers have strike rates more than 200. More than 12 runs per over, that is. Additionally, they have healthy averages of 41, 53, and 36, respectively, indicating that they have made significant runs—not just cameos—contributing to the team.With strike rates of 183 and 182, respectively, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt are a little lower than the other three. However, their methods and outcomes are comparable. Their respective healthy averages are 38 and 40.The carefree mindset exhibited by these batsmen has altered anticipations regarding the potential of Twenty20 cricket. On strong batting surfaces, one can expect scores of over 240 in 20 overs at a rate of 12 an over, and over 90 in the 6-over powerplay at a rate of 15 an over.It's no longer unusual to swing the bat from the opening ball of the inning in a baseball fashion. With the exception of bowler-friendly wickets that challenge batting technique, the traditional elbows-up approach is disappearing.Power hitters are warming up for sixes rather than boundaries during practice. To continue pounding the ball for extended periods of time, they are also developing their muscle memory.
PM Modis response to the query about the Indian cricket coach; plus more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that "it is my resolve" that "I will not do Hindu-Muslim" and that "the day I do Hindu-Muslim, I will be unworthy of public life" on the day he submitted his nomination from Varanasi. These statements followed his criticism of the Congress a few days prior, when he remarked, "Muslims have the first claim to the nation's resources... They will distribute (this riches) to infiltrators and those with more offspring.In the meantime, BJP president J P Nadda has not only defended every one of PM Modi's utterances in response to the Election Commission's complaint from opposition parties that the PM's speeches were divisive, but he has also asked the EC to take action against the Congress for allegedly demeaning Hinduism.This time, there is an added twist to the Amethi contest: a match between a Union minister and a so-called "chaprasi (peon)". If K L Sharma's commitment to Gandhi represents both his strongest and weakest parts, then BJP workers whisper about Smriti Irani's "high handedness" and the potential consequences for them.In Mumbai's Ghatkopar neighborhood on Monday night, a massive billboard collapsed, leaving 14 people dead and 75 injured. However, city authorities had red-marked it more than a year earlier, and nothing had been done about it. What The Indian Express's records investigation and conversations with important officials revealed is as follows.The Enforcement Directorate has informed the Delhi High Court that it will include the Aam Aadmi Party as an accused in the Delhi excise policy case in its next prosecution complaint regarding alleged money laundering. This would be the first time a political party has been accused of money laundering.near the continuing battle between Israel and Hamas, a retired Indian Army colonel lost his life when his car was attacked near Rafah. Since the fighting started in October of last year, this is the first time that an international staff member of the UN has died in Gaza.
MI Camp Split Up Report Hardik Pandya arrives to bat as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav depart.
The Mumbai Indians team appears to be more divided now than it was before in the IPL 2024 season.Within the Mumbai Indians camp during the current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, there appears to be a significant separation. The drama surrounding the captaincy change has had a significant impact on the team's performance, and there may be far-reaching consequences. It's now been stated that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya aren't even working out together in the middle, despite the fact that there have already been rumors of two groups within the MI camp. A story recounting a recent incident stated that Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav stood up and left Hardik when he went to bat in the nets.This IPL, Hardik and Rohit haven't practiced together all that much, according to a report in Dainik Jagaran. Prior to MI's loss to KKR, Rohit was seen batting first in the practise nets. Hardik wasn't present then. Then Hardik emerged to bat in the nets as Suryakumar and Tilak Varma were seated on the sidelines alongside Rohit. When Rohit, Surya, and Tilak saw the skipper enter, they all reportedly stood up and moved to the opposite side of the room.Prior to the KKR vs. MI game at Eden Gardens, Rohit's conversation with the other team's assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, had also caused a stir. During the talk, Rohit seemed to enumerate the adjustments that the Mumbai Indians have made since Hardik assumed leadership. It appeared that Rohit had also confirmed during the conversation that this was his final season with the Mumbai Indians.It is still rather improbable that Rohit will be kept by the Mumbai Indians because the IPL will hold a massive auction the following season. By designating Hardik as the team's new captain, the franchise has shown that they view the India all-rounder as a key member of the team.
Which IPL team prevailed yesterday? The best moments from last nights GT vs. KKR game
Which IPL team prevailed yesterday? The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff race saw the third team eliminated, Gujarat Titans, following their May 13 matchup with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to inclement weather. Due to the rain-related postponement, GT was eliminated from the playoff race; they were required to win the match, but it was called off before a ball was bowled. Gujarat became one of the two eliminated teams, along with the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.At 10:56 p.m., three hours after the game was supposed to begin, rain prompted the umpires to call it quits before a ball was bowled. This IPL season's first such incident was signaled by this decision.GT vs. KKR in the 2024 Indian Premier League Gujarat Titans vs. Kolkata Knight Riders highlights: The Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans Rain caused the Monday IPL 2024 match in Ahmedabad to be called off. GT was eliminated from the playoffs as a result of the outcome. In the meantime, KKR earned a postseason berth. Fans of GT will be upset about the rain because this was their last home game of the season. Read MoreIn its final game at its storied home field, the host club did not win consolingly nor did it put on a commanding display by the table-topper. Rather, it was a wet squib as the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders were forced to share the points in the Indian Premier League's opening match of the final week of the preliminary stage.
You need to change with the times, Shastri supports the Impact Player regulation.
Shastri supports the Impact Player rule, saying that one must change with the times.Some current players and coaches in the IPL are not too fond of the Impact Player rule, however former India coach Ravi Shastri supports it, citing the rule's role in some exciting endings."It's a good rule, the Impact Player rule. On his YouTube channel, Shastri said to R Ashwin, "You have to change with the times." It's true that similar incidents occur in other sports. Its finishes are more precise. I believe that it's a good rule to adapt to the times you live in. You witnessed how many close calls we had in the Indian Premier League last year. Thus, it has indeed made a significant difference.While some believe the rule hinders the growth of allrounders, including as India captain Rohit Sharma, Ashwin gave the example of Dhruv Jurel, who started as an Impact Player in the IPL 2023 and made his Test debut for India a year later."Any new rule that is implemented will inevitably result in...People will attempt to defend why that is incorrect, Shastri stated. "But in time when you see the scores - 200 and 190 - and then like you mentioned individuals grabbing that opportunity and making the most of it, people will start re-looking at how they think about it."The BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, stated last week that the Impact Player rule is "not permanent" and that a decision regarding its use in future IPL seasons will be made following a meeting with relevant parties following the 2024 T20 World Cup."A test case is similar to Impact Player. We have been gradually implementing it. The most significant benefit of it is that two Indian players are getting a chance [in every game], as Shah had stated to media on Thursday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. "We'll take a call and confer with the broadcasters, players, and teams. Although I'm not claiming it will last, this is not permanent."We'll see if it increases the level of competition in the game or not. We will speak with a gamer even in that case if they believe that something is wrong. However, as of now, no one has informed us, therefore the decision will be made following the World Cup."The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 competition allowed teams to substitute a player from the original XI announced at the toss with a 12th player at any time during a match. Rohit was the first well-known Indian player to criticize the rule, which was introduced to the IPL in 2023.Delhi Capitals (DC) players Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar were among those who spoke out against the rule. Still, DC head coach Ricky Ponting had expressed his satisfaction with the IPL keeping the Impact Player if it was contributing to a "better spectacle" during the competition. However, he acknowledged that as a coach, he wasn't too fond of the regulation, referring to it as a "nightmare".
