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Hats off to him for bowling last over: Rohit Sharma lauds Hardik Pandya after T20 WC triumph
India's skipper Rohit Sharma has praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his heroics in the last over during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. The Men in Blue lifted the prestigious trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game after winning the T20 World Cup final.
You are one of the greats: Wesley Hall tells Virat Kohli
Legendary West Indies pacer Wesley Hall praised former Indian captain Virat Kohli, placing him among all-time greats. He acknowledged the impact of franchise cricket on Test format. Hall, who played 48 Tests in a 16-year career, met Kohli and Rahul Dravid. Concerned about West Indies' Test future, he urged administrators to retain players. Hall also discussed changes in cricket, emphasising the importance of tall fast bowlers like Bumrah in the game.
Anand Mahindra celebrates US’s win over Pakistan cricket team at the T20 World Cup
In the last over, the United States required 15 runs to exceed Pakistan's total of 159 for 7. Aaron Jones, confronting the experienced paceman Haris Rauf, sent the fourth ball sailing over long-on for six. However, he could only secure a single on the fifth delivery. This left Nitish Kumar requiring either five runs for victory or four to draw the match and initiate a Super Over.
KKR will be favourites in IPL title clash: Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen
Kolkata Knight Riders are better equipped to lift the IPL title on Sunday because of a superior spin attack and a better record against their rivals Sunrisers Hyderabad, reckon experts Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen. KKR had trumped SRH in league stage matches and it will give them an edge going into Sunday's summit clash, they say.
Laxman's NCA stint ends in September, can BCCI retain him in set-up?
VVS Laxman, the former batting coach, is reportedly hesitant to become the Indian team's head coach due to his stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September. Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is considered the preferred candidate, but it is unclear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's acceptability.
SRH vs KKR IPL Qualifier 1 match today: Ahmedabad weather, pitch report, predicted XI and special game rules
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders clash in Qualifier 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2024, promising explosive T20 cricket. Key players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins are crucial for SRH. No rain is expected in Ahmedabad. The pitch report and probable XIIs featuring all key players are awaited.
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Coach Ki Khoj: Laxman looks best bet to replace Dravid but will Langer, Gambhir be interested?
VVS Laxman is a strong contender to lead India's men's national cricket team, bridging old and new with his coaching experience. Gautam Gambhir's emotional ties and strong personality may impact his application. Justin Langer considers the challenging role, while Ashish Nehra and Gambhir excel in white ball coaching.
Pakistan hire famous India coach for T20 World Cup. What was his secret rule for players?
PCB appoints Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie as head coaches. Azhar Mahmood assistant coach. Kirsten had coached the 2011 World Cup winning India squad. Kirsten, former coach of India's 2011 World Cup-winning team, begins after his IPL commitments, aiming to lead Pakistan through upcoming T20 matches and the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches
The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches in white-ball and red-ball cricket respectively. Kirsten will take charge of the Pakistan team after completing his assignment in the Indian Premier League, where he is serving as batting coach and mentor to 2022 champion Gujarat Titans. Pakistan is scheduled to play seven Twenty20s next month, three against Ireland and four against England, ahead of the T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean in June.
Mayank Yadav: God-fearing West Delhi boy from Sonnet Club stable
Mayank Yadav, a 21-year-old Indian cricketer, has transformed from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler. His father Prabhu Yadav was determined to embrace the struggles usually associated with the middle class to see him excel on the cricket field. Mayank's father, Prabhu, thanked the late Tarak Sinha (Ustaadji) and current head coach (Sharma) of the famous Sonnet Club for their contribution in his son's development.
Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup last year, which prompted Babar to relinquish captaincy. Pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi was subsequently put in charge of the T20 squad, while Shan Masood was named the test captain.
LSG vs PBKS Pitch report, IPL 2024: Who will be the playing 11 for both teams?
LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report, IPL 2024: PBKS faces LSG at Ekana Stadium for IPL 2024, with unique pitch challenges. LSG's recent loss to Rajasthan Royals adds pressure, while PBKS aims to balance a win and loss record in the league. The surface of the stadium comes as an advantages more for bowlers. On this ground, average scores lean toward the lower end. The highest score at Ekana is merely 159, despite the fact that the average is 152. At this site, one might anticipate a low-scoring thriller because the pitch doesn't usually offer large totals.
Bonanza for Mumbai players: MCA to top BCCI's domestic per match fee by equal amount
The proposal to match the BCCI's domestic fee was put forth by MCA president Kale, which was unanimously accepted by state unit's apex council. "MCA will be paying additional match fees per Ranji Trophy game to each player from next season onwards. We felt that the players should earn more, especially those who play Ranji Trophy cricket," Kale said.
View: To stop cricketers from priortising IPL, pay more to Test and Ranji players
While the BCCI has the right to take such a decision and send a signal to erring cricketers, there is one issue that needs clarification. The IPL too is a domestic competition, run by the BCCI. Yes, it is a white-ball competition and cash rich, which makes it different compared to other competitions, including the Ranji Trophy. It is not as if the players aren't prioritising domestic cricket. They are. What they are doing is choosing the cash rich domestic league over the rigours of the red-ball game.
BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28
The BCCI announces the Senior Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy in Pune, marking the return of women's red-ball cricket in India's domestic calendar after six years. This move follows the Indian women's team's return to Test cricket, having played against Australia and England in recent years.
Apply to all, else it won't get results: Irfan questions denial of contracts to Iyer, Kishan
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan questions the BCCI's decision to exclude Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from central contracts for not playing Ranji Trophy. Pathan criticizes the different parameters applied, citing Hardik Pandya's absence from red-ball cricket. Kishan and Iyer's exclusion is seen as a message to prioritize first-class cricket over white-ball and IPL pursuits.
End of an Era: Five domestic stalwarts bring curtains to illustrious Ranji careers
The retirement of Manoj Tiwary, Saurabh Tiwary, Varun Aaron, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Faiz Fazal from domestic cricket leaves a void. Reasons include not having an IPL contract or national call-up, as well as a focus on politics. Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, and Mumbai Cricket Association are among the affected teams and organizations.
How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day in nets and a 1600km car journey
Sarfaraz Khan's impressive debut Test performance against England's spinners was the result of over 15 years of hard work and systematic planning. Trained by his zealous father Naushad Khan, Sarfaraz played 500 deliveries daily, practiced against various spinners, and even undertook a 1,600km journey during COVID lockdown to play on different 'akhadas.' The meticulous preparation paid off with two confident half-centuries in his debut Test in Rajkot.
Ishan Kishan fiasco: BCCI might make playing 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation
The manner in which Kishan had skipped match after match after returning midway from South Africa tour citing "travel fatigue" hasn't exactly gone down well with men who matter in the Indian cricket establishment. More so after it was found that he is training in Baroda with his new MI skipper Hardik Pandya while his state team is languishing near bottom of group A table.
Is white-ball cricket to blame for Shubman Gill’s test struggles?
Shubman Gill, the next big batting hope for India, is struggling under pressure. His recent performances in Test matches have been disappointing, averaging only 18.8 in the last 12 innings. It remains unclear whether his struggle is due to the absence of Kohli or a technical issue. Gill must find a way to overcome these challenges and make a strong statement like other great players in the past.
India eye series win over Afghanistan as fringe players look to impress; Kohli to return
India's cricket team is set to face Afghanistan in the second T20I, with several players eager to secure a series win to transform them into contenders for the T20 World Cup. India won the first game at Mohali by six wickets, and Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel must produce a defining effort against the Afghans to keep themselves within the selectors' sight.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 12-year-old Bihar cricketer, makes his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy
A 12-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns everybody after his shocking performance in his debut in the Ranji Trophy. The season of Ranji Trophy started this Friday in which 38 teams will take part.
'Dream come true': Australia's David Warner retires from Test cricket
David Warner played 112 Test matches, accumulating 8,786 runs at an average of 44.60, boasting a strike rate of 70.20. He recorded 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries. Beyond his batting prowess, Warner, a larger-than-life character, showcased exceptional slip fielding skills, securing 91 catches and establishing himself as one of cricket's most consistent slip fielders.
Ravichandran Ashwin only Indian among four nominees for ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2023, featuring three-star batters and a famous all-rounder. Australia's Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, England's Joe Root, and India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin have been nominated for the award. Ashwin, who won the award in 2016, bagged 41 wickets in seven Test matches and played a crucial role in India's victory in the World Test Championship 202-23 campaign.
"They don't care": Ex-Australia skipper Steve Waugh lambasts ICC and South Africa for ignoring Test cricket
For their two-Test series against New Zealand next month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced a second-string Test squad that includes seven uncapped players, including a new captain. The obvious reason behind this development is that the top South African cricketers are contracted to play in the second season of the SA20, the T20 league, which was launched by CSA and Indian Premier League investors. And the Test Tour clashes with the league. Hence, T20 cricket has been given priority over Tests.
Khawaja defends 'hero' Warner after stinging Johnson criticism
The decision to keep faith with Warner provoked a strong response from Johnson, who questioned why his former team-mate should be given a "hero's send-off" in light of his poor Test form. "Can somebody please tell me why?" he wrote in The West Australian newspaper at the weekend, also bringing up Warner's central role in the notorious "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal in 2018. Steve Smith and Warner were both banned for a year for their part in the scandal, but Khawaja told reporters on Monday: "Davey Warner and Steve Smith are heroes in my mind."
Virat Kohli takes indefinite break from ODIs, T20Is, says report; will Rohit Sharma play?
Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he would not be available for selection in white-ball matches for an indefinite period. Thus, it obviously means that he wouldn't be playing in South Africa. Also, he wouldn't be a part of the team in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in January. Kohli will only take part in red-ball cricket, which means he will play against South Afrca in the two Tests.
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