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RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli’s Master Plan To Counter MS Dhoni in IPL 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by [email protected]

RCB star Yash Dayal revealed how Virat Kohli’s master strategy helped him get rid of MS Dhoni during an IPL 2024 match against CSK.

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal was trolled and ridiculed when he first signed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but he has done an excellent job of burying the ghosts of his Gujarat Titans days. Dayal was one of RCB’s standout players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) past season, and his domestic cricket performances have earned him his first call-up to India’s Test side. Recalling his journey, Dayal explained how Virat Kohli helped him settle in when he first arrived at RCB, especially when he faced the mighty MS Dhoni against the Chennai Super Kings

It was a simulated knockout match between RCB and CSK. With the Bengaluru team needing a win by at least 18 runs to advance to the playoffs. CSK needed 17 runs from the last over to qualify. As Dayal bowled the opening ball of the penultimate over. Dhoni hit a six, putting the rookie bowler under intense pressure. This is when Kohli stepped in and planned the CSK stalwart’s demise.

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Virat bhaiya warned me not to give Mahi bhai pace because he enjoys it. So Virat bhaiya calmed me down after the first ball six; a conversation with him helped me a lot, Dayal explained.

On the next delivery, Dayal removed Dhoni, putting RCB in control. Bengaluru won the match by 27 runs and advanced to the playoffs.

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During his discussion, Dayal also discussed how Virat is portrayed as extremely aggressive on social media. However, it is not the case in reality.

On social media, he is portrayed as a violent man, yet he is far from that. When I tried to talk to him, he came to me and explained everything.

Everyone knows what type of season I had with the Gujarat Titans. My health deteriorated following that. I had a lot of doubts, but when the season began, I did not miss a single training session, he stated.

The left-arm bowler also revealed that Kohli provided him assurances about his spot in the team, regardless of performance. Virat relieved my anxiety before the first match by telling me that RCB will support me throughout the season, regardless of how I performed.

“Whatever occurred has happened, just concentrate on the future,” he replied. He advised me to always have a smile on my face and to be excited when playing for the Royal Bengals. I recognized the characteristics of his personality. I just continued staring at him at first since I could not understand what he was saying.”

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand team for Afghanistan Test

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by [email protected]

The former India batting coach Vikram Rathour will be a member of the New Zealand support team when they play Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Noida. Additionally, New Zealand said that Rangana Herath will coach their spin bowling unit for both the next two-Test series against Sri Lanka and the Test match against Afghanistan.

Vikram Rathour was a member of the coaching team under Rahul Dravid. Whose term came to an end with India winning the T20 World Cup. Prior to joining the national selectorate, he had participated in six Test matches for India throughout the 1990s. The most successful left-arm spinner, Herath, has taken over for Saqlain Mushtaq. Who was set to assume the role of temporary spin coach but withdrew to accept a job with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Head coach of New Zealand Gary Stead stated, “We’re really excited to introduce Rangana and Vikram into our Test group.” “I am aware that our players are eager to get the chance to learn from these two highly esteemed figures in the cricket industry.

“Having three Test matches in the sub-continent to work with Rangana will be quite helpful for our three left-arm orthodox spinners, Ajaz, Mitch, and Rachin,” Stead stated. Rangana has gathered over 100 Test wickets at Galle, the venue of our two Test matches against Sri Lanka. So his knowledge with the area will be helpful.

On September 9, New Zealand will play its one-off Test match against Afghanistan. September 18 marks the start of the first Test matchup with Sri Lanka. While September 30 marks the start of the second matchup. New Zealand is currently placed third in the World Test Championship. Which includes both Tests.

Jos Buttler is out of the Australia T20Is; Salt is the replacement captain.

Posted on September 5, 2024 by [email protected]

Due to a right calf injury, England captain Jos Buttler will not be playing in the forthcoming Twenty20 International series against Australia. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed this on Thursday, September 5, adding that Buttler may also miss the following five-match ODI series later in the month. Phil Salt has been designated stand-in captain in his absence.

Jos Buttler was ruled out of the competition after sustaining the injury prior to The Hundred. Although it was anticipated that he would recuperate in time for the white-ball series against Australia. He might miss the full English summer if the ailment worsens. Since England’s 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal exit in late June, Buttler has not played.

All-around player Jamie Overton was called up to the T20I team as a replacement. Although as he heals from a back stress issue, he may bat only. The ODI team has added Jordan Cox as cover. Who is currently a member of the England red-ball lineup for the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.

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Three Twenty20 Internationals between Australia and England are scheduled to begin on September 11 at Southampton. Australia is presently touring Scotland. Trent Bridge will host the start of the ODI series on September 19.

England T20I Squad:

Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, and Phil Salt (captain).

England ODI squad:

Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Adil Rashid, and Matthew Potts.

Big Blow To India As Senior Batter Suffers Hand Injury Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

Posted on August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 by [email protected]

Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, which begins on September 19 in Chennai. Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, which begins on September 19 in Chennai. The T20 World Cup 2024 champions will return to action. After a more than month absence, having last played against Sri Lanka in a white-ball series.

India played five Tests against England earlier this year, so this will be their return to the longest format after a six-month absence. However, before of the highly anticipated Test series, India suffered a major setback when batter Suryakumar Yadav sustained a hand injury.

The prolific T20I batsman, who has only played one Test in his career, was considering a return to the longer format for India. He was participating in the recent Buchi Babu competition for Mumbai and was also named to the forthcoming Duleep Trophy. Which begins on September 5.

Surya’s plans, however, were thwarted. When he injured his hand during a Buchi Babu tournament play versus Tamil Nadu. According to ESPN Cricinfo, Surya was injured while fielding against Tamil Nadu in Coimbatore.

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It was also revealed that Surya’s participation in the Duleep Trophy is unclear at this time. Furthermore, it is unclear whether he will play in the Tests against Bangladesh. Surya previously mentioned his desire to establish his place in the Indian Test team. He made his Test debut in February 2023, against Australia.

Many people have worked extremely hard to earn their status, and I, too, want to earn it again. I debuted for India in Tests. Following that, I was harmed as well. Many people were given opportunities and performed admirably. Suryakumar told ICC that they deserve the opportunity right now.

‘After a stage, money doesn’t matter’ – R Ashwin on Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians future

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by [email protected]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 big auction could be full of surprises, with a few franchise stalwarts expected to transfer bases. A lot of attention is focused on Rohit Sharma, whose future with the Mumbai Indians (MI) is questionable.

While there is no indication that the five-time IPL champions will release Rohit, pundits and fans have been debating the possibility. MI appointed Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, after Rohit, who has guided the franchise to five titles. This move was met with widespread outrage from supporters. According to reports, the Indian captain was dissatisfied with the team’s performance.

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As the blockbuster auction is likely to take place ahead of the IPL 2025, rumors over Rohit departing Mumbai has spread throughout the cricket community. However, Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the great Mumbai batter would remain at MI.

“It’s not wrong to think like Rohit.”I do not want any headaches. I was a captain for India. I’ve captained Mumbai several times. Even if I’m not a captain, I’m excited to visit Mumbai. It would be great if I could play for Mumbai. I’m sure most players are like this. After a certain point, money becomes irrelevant to some of those players. That’s the point,” Ashwin explained on his YouTube account.

How did Rohit Sharma and MI fare in the IPL 2024?

Rohit enjoyed the fifth most prolific run-scoring season in his long IPL career. The right-handed batsman made 417 runs, the most in an IPL season since 2016. He scored a century and fifty, with the highest score of 105*. He averaged 32.08 and had a stellar strike rate of 150 this season.

While Rohit’s stats were good in IPL 2024, MI had a terrible campaign under Pandya’s leadership, finishing bottom on the points table with only four victories from 14 games. MI management is well-known for its unwavering determination to succeed. They will stop at nothing to construct a powerful team for the IPL 2025. However, it remains uncertain whether Rohit will play a role in their redemption story.

Jacob Oram takes over as New Zealand’s bowling coach

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by [email protected]

Jacob Oram, a former New Zealand allrounder has been appointed bowling coach for the men’s cricket squad. He filled the post left vacant by Shane Jurgensen in November 2023. Oram will formally take over on October 7.

Oram has been handed the position permanently. After assisting the squad in the 1-1 series draw during the Test tour of Bangladesh in late 2023. The 3-0 T20I series defeat against Australia in February 2024. The Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this June. Where New Zealand was eliminated in the group stages. The 46-year-old began his coaching career in 2014. He was appointed bowling coach for New Zealand A. He takes over in the same capacity for the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team from 2018 until the Women’s ODI World Cup. Which will be contested at home in March 2022.

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Oram has also coached in several franchises and tournaments. He previously served as head coach of the Central Hinds in the Super Smash, assistant coach of the Northern Warriors in the T10 competition, and bowling coach of MI Cape Town in the SA20. Having represented New Zealand in 33 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 36 T20Is over his 11-year playing career, Oram intends to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of bowlers rising through the ranks to prepare them for the international stage.

I’m very happy to be engaged with the Black Caps again, he informed me. “It’s an honor to be back with a team that means so much to me and has played such an important role in my life. The recent opportunities I’ve had have provided me with valuable insight into where this team is going. I’m looking forward to continuing that work in the coming seasons.

There is a new wave of talent emerging in the Black Caps bowling ranks. I intend to share my knowledge and experience to better prepare them for the difficulties of international cricket.

Gary Stead, New Zealand’s head coach was also pleased to have Oram join his staff. He believes that the all-rounder’s franchise coaching expertise, as well as his own excellent career, will bring out the best in the players.

“Jake is an excellent operator,” Stead remarked. “His playing career and coaching experiences speak for themselves.” He has a thorough understanding of the international game, as well as experience in franchise cricket, which will be useful in understanding the modern player and the evolving landscape of the game. It’s a fantastic opportunity for him, and we look forward to having him join the group full-time.

Dawid Malan retired from international cricket.

Posted on August 28, 2024 by [email protected]

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed Dawid Malan retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (August 28). He finished with 1,892 runs in T20Is (62 matches), 1,450 in ODIs (30 games), and 1,074 in Tests (22 matches). He is only the second English batsman, after Jos Buttler, to strike a century in all three formats of international cricket.

Malan, a late bloomer, lit up the stage in his maiden game – a T20I against South Africa in 2017 – with 78 runs off 44 deliveries. He made his Test debut shortly after, but his performances dwindled. However, in a 4-0 loss to Australia in 2017-18, he got his sole Test century at the WACA in Perth.

Malan’s heroics with the bat in T20Is propelled him to prominence for England. In 2020, he rose to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings, being crowned No. 1. A few months later, in 2021, the left-hander became the fastest to 1,000 runs in the format, doing so in only 24 innings. He was also a member of the T20 World Cup winning squad in 2022.

According to the Times, the 37-year-old was dissatisfied with his Test match results, having not returned to the Test squad since the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart in 2022, but he was ecstatic with his limited-overs performances. “When I was growing up, test cricket was the pinnacle. I played well at times, but not consistently enough, which disappointed me because I thought I was a better player. Then then, I exceeded all of my expectations in white-ball formats.”

Dawid Malan

Malan thanked his former captain, Eoin Morgan, for believing in him and supporting him on the international stage. “Eoin was superb at both shutting out and silencing the noise. If things were written or uttered, he would openly support me. He’d tell me, ‘If there was anything wrong with the way you’re playing, I’d be the first to tell you.”

Malan’s international career comes to an end. After he last played for England against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in November 2023.

CEAT Cricket Awards: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli take the spotlight and win big – Full list of recipients

Posted on August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 by [email protected]

The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards were held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Rohit Sharma captain of Team India was awarded Men’s International Cricketer of the Year at the awards ceremony. Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mumbai. Virat Kohli was crowned Men’s ODI Batter of the Year during the presentation. While Mohammed Shami received Men’s Test Vowler of the Year.

Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah received an award for excellence in sports administration. After earning his medal, Shah stated, “As I told you in Rajkot, we are going to host our flag in Barbados, which our skipper did. If we have the support of 1.4 billion people. We can repeat the feat in the Champions Trophy, World Test Championship final, and Women’s T20 World Cup.”

Rohit Sharma Wins Men’s International Cricketer of the Year

India’s skipper Rohit Sharma received the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year award for his outstanding performances in all forms. In 2023, Rohit scored 1,800 international runs, including 1,255 runs in ODIs at an average of 52.59. His contributions were particularly significant in the ODI format, where he tallied 597 runs during the World Cup, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament.

Virat Kohli Named Best ODI Batter of the Year

Virat Kohli received the Best ODI Batter of the Year award in recognition of his extraordinary consistency with the bat in ODIs. Kohli’s incredible form in 2023 saw him amass 1,377 runs, including six centuries and eight fifties. His standout performance came during the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he emerged as the leading run-scorer, accumulating 765 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 95.62. During the tournament, Kohli also equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in ODI cricket, further cementing his place as one of the game’s greats.

Mohammed Shami Named Best ODI Bowler of the Year

Following his outstanding performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was awarded the Best ODI Bowler of the Year. Shami’s exceptional bowling played a crucial role in India’s success. He consistently delivered match-winning performances throughout the tournament.

List of other winners

Test Batter of the year – Yashasvi Jaiswal

Test Bowler of the Year – Ravichandran Ashwin

T20I Batter of the Year – Phil Salt

T20I Bowler of the Year –Tim Southee

Star Sports T20 leadership award – Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Award for excellence in sports administration – Jay Shah

Most matches as a captain in women’s T20I history – Harmanpreet Kaur

CEAT women’s Indian bowler of the Year – Deepti Sharma

Fastest double-century in women’s Test – Shafali Verma

Zaheer Khan in talks with LSG about taking over as mentor.

Posted on August 21, 2024 by [email protected]

LSG are intent on giving Zaheer a bigger profile, engaging him in the scouting and player-development programs during the off season. Zaheer Khan is in negotiations with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) about a mentorship role. With the club looking for a top former India player. Who is familiar with T20 cricket to have a big presence in their coaching setup following Gautam Gambhir’s exit.

Two other franchises are said to be interested in hiring Zaheer. Who was previously head of global development at the Mumbai Indians (MI) and director of cricket from 2018 to 2022.

LSG has been without a mentor since Gambhir left late last year. Gambhir, who was a member of the support group that helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL title in 2024, has since taken over as India’s head coach. Morne Morkel, a former South African pacer and LSG bowling coach, has joined Gambhir’s India men’s side in the same capacity.

Aside from the mentorship role, LSG is also interested in raising Zaheer’s profile. Which will entail engagement in scouting and player-development programs during the offseason. LSG’s backroom is now overseen by Justin Langer. Who replaced Andy Flower as head coach ahead of the IPL 2024 season, with Lance Klusener and Adam Voges serving as coaches. After making the playoffs in its first two seasons. The KL Rahul-led team was pipped on net run rate for a spot in the top four in 2024.

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Zaheer’s likely return to the IPL comes as teams prepare for a big auction. The IPL is expected to release the retention guidelines in early September.

Throughout his playing career, Zaheer represented three franchises: MI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Daredevils. In total, he appeared in 100 games for three clubs over ten seasons, taking 102 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59. He last competed in the competition in 2017, leading the Daredevils, before withdrawing from all forms of cricket.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings are on the lookout for an Indian head coach to replace Trevor Bayliss. They were apparently interested in hiring VVS Laxman. But that is no longer an option because Laxman has extended his time as head of the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy. They presently have Sanjay Bangar as their head of cricket development.

Sophie Devine and the Perth Scorchers extend their contract

Posted on August 16, 2024 by [email protected]

Sophie Devine has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Perth Scorchers, meaning she will play in the WBBL in the orange and black uniform.

The prominent all-rounder from New Zealand. Who the Scorchers retained in the inaugural overseas player draft held the year before. Demonstrated her value by claiming 14 wickets and collecting 489 runs to be named to the WBBL Team of the Tournament.

Devine, one of the best all-rounders in the game of cricket. Is two wickets short of reaching 100 in this match. She called it a “no brainer” and was thrilled to have committed to the Scorchers for two more years. She called the side to the 2021–22 title—a unique memory. It was their first title.

“I’m absolutely stoked to be returning to the Scorchers,” Devine stated. “Over the past four seasons, I have developed such a unique bond with the players and staff, and I couldn’t fathom playing anyplace else.

The entire team is really driven to win the WBBL|07 title. I will always hold a particular place in my heart for performing it in front of Optus Stadium’s supporters. The addition of Mikayla Hinkley, a free agent from the Brisbane Heat, has further strengthened the Scorchers. Alana King has signed a three-year contract extension with the team.

The current Perth Scorchers roster includes:

Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, and Sophie Devine (INT).

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