The moment Vijaykumar Vyshak was astounded by Virat Kohli’s training program

Recently, Karnataka seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak shared how, while he was with the RCB, he was astounded by Virat Kohli’s training preparation. Cricket player Vijaykumar Vyshak of the RCB and Karnataka has talked candidly about the effects of training with Virat Kohli. Notably, Vyshak and Kohli were teammates in the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) for RCB. In 2023, Vyshak made his IPL debut, taking nine wickets in seven games.

In the most recent season, he continued to play for the club and talked about his training sessions with India’s great batsman, Virat Kohli. The youthful seamer disclosed that the top batter’s meticulous work ethic, methodical approach, and consistency astounded him.

As a player, training with Virat Kohli can have a significant effect. Even though I respected him last season, I was also aware of his consistency, work ethic, and methodical approach. Everything he does, from his practice routine to his dietary habits, is done precisely. Vyshak was cited by Hindustan Times as stating, “I try to have the same confidence every time I step onto the field. It is admirable how confident he is before every game.”

During IPL 2024, the 27-year-old participated in four games and claimed four wickets. The young player also talked about his experience participating in the T20 tournament and how Mohammed Siraj supported him.

I played well in my RCB debut, but in the following game, I gave up 60 runs. It’s the ultimate challenge, Siraj informed me, and this is the game. In addition, Vijaykumar expressed his desire to remember this and impart these teachings whenever possible.

The amazing domestic figures of Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vyshak has been playing batsmanship in the Ranji Trophy 2024, demonstrating his remarkable recent rise in Indian cricket. The batsman from Karnataka scored 343 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 72.82 and an average of 31.18, including one hundred and fifty.

He ended up taking the most wickets for his side with the ball, taking 39 from 16 innings at an economy of 3.29 and an average of 23.61. His next appearance in a Karnataka State Cricket Association T20 Maharaja Trophy match will be with the Gulbarga Mystics.

Rahul, Pant, Suryakumar, Gill set to play Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy : Previous to the start of the international season. Senior players like Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, and Ashwin are probably going to miss the competition.

The teams for India’s season-opening Duleep Trophy, which takes place on September 5. This month of the selection panel headed to given Ajit Agarkar. Without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah. The majority of the other centrally contracted players. They’re going to take part in the four-team competition.

KL Rahul previously sustained an injury. This year that caused him to miss four of the five England Test matches. Rishabh Pant, who may play in his first red-ball match. After fully recovering from a vehicle accident in December 2022.  Are two players that will be being monitored. Aside from Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Suryakumar Yadav. These additional specialist batters are probably going to be selected among the four squads.

Mohammed Shami, who is getting close to being fully healthy. As he nears the end of his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru, Shami has been gradually increasing his bowling workload over the past week.

Duleep Trophy Test Series IND vs BAN

The senior players will get a longer rest, The first of their ten Test assignments. A two-Test series against Bangladesh. Which begins in Chennai on September 19, begins. India will play five Tests in Australia and five at home.

Logistical reasons may force the simultaneous staging of two Duleep Trophy matches. Moving from Anantapur to Bengaluru commencing on September 5. There have been casual requests to see. If the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is willing to host the match.

The decision to include multiple contractual players in the league aligns with the BCCI’s objective of prioritising domestic cricket. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan lost their central contracts. According to a letter secretary Jay Shah sent out in February threatening “severe implications”. If the IPL was given priority over domestic cricket.

Originally, a convener from each of the six zones selected the winners of the Duleep Trophy. Which was a zonal contest. Agarkar was part of a BCCI working group that suggested changing the format. Former head coach Rahul Dravid, NCA chief VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid, and BCCI general manager Abey Kuruvilla.

The selectors could give players from a wider pool including those in the targeted group enough opportunities. Starting on September 22, there will be a four-team competition. And will feature round-robin play between each club and the other three. The winner will be the topping at the conclusion of the standings.

BCCI Will Continue With IPL Mega Auction Starting in 2025, Retaining Up to 6 Players.

The most recent information on IPL 2025 indicates that, in spite of opposition from multiple clubs, BCCI intends to proceed with the massive auction.

The Roger Binny-led board is reportedly considering expanding the retention list to six players, including Right to Match (RTM). However, they do not support canceling the mega-auction, unlike some teams that proposed doing so during the recently concluded meeting at BCCI headquarters on July 31.

The mega-auction has become the subject of discussion. Some clubs have long complained that they had to start over and replace the players they scouted because of the mega-auctions. The BCCI, on the other hand, seems unfazed by the demands and does not wish to break with IPL history. The BCCI had previously only permitted four retentions in 2022 without an RTM clause.

Rohit Sharma’s Brutally Honest Assessment of His Series Loss against Sri Lanka: “It’s a Joke”

The Rohit Sharma-led team lost the third ODI against Sri Lanka by 110 runs, and India suffered its first defeat in an ODI series on Sri Lankan territory in 27 years.

After India’s Rohit Sharma-led team lost the third ODI against Sri Lanka by 110 runs on Wednesday, they suffered their first defeat in an ODI series on Sri Lankan territory in 27 years. India was well outplayed on a ground that was favoured by the spinners. They were chasing a target of 249 when they were bowled out for just 138.

It was a major blow for new coach Gautam Gambhir, who struggled in his maiden assignment, as India lost the three-match series 2-0. Even though the squad lost the series, Rohit stated after the game that it was not the “end of the world” and that the outcome did not worry the team much.

Rohit Sharma Lead India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series

“I don’t believe it warrants concern. However, it’s something we need to consider both individually and as a strategy. It’s a jest. There can be no complacency when representing India in sports. There is no room for complacency when I am captain. However, you must acknowledge excellent cricket. We were outplayed by Sri Lanka. We considered the circumstances and made the necessary adjustments. After taking into account the men who also need consideration. We should focus on many things instead of just the good things.

These things happen; losing a series is not fatal. You will occasionally lose a strange series. What matters is how you bounce back,” Rohit remarked during the post-game awards ceremony. The first ODI finished in a dramatic draw; while the hosts went on to win the second by 32 runs.

India started brightly again in the chase for 249, but fell apart against the island nation’s spinners, especially Dunith Wellalage (5.1-0-27-5), who spearheaded the attack.

In 26.1 overs, India was bowled out for 138. Washington Sundar (30) and captain Rohit Sharma (35) fighting it out alone. All-rounder Riyan Parag earlier took 3 for 54 on his debut, but Sri Lanka still managed a challenging 248 for 7, thanks to well-compiled scores of 59 from Kusal Mendis and 96 from Avishka Fernando.

Riyan bowled his off-breaks to deny Fernando a century, which he deserved. There were two sixes and nine fours in his 102-ball inning. Fernando and Pathum Nissanka (45) contributed 89 runs for the first wicket, then Mendis and Fernando added another 82 runs for the second wicket.

Sri Lanka defeated India, winning by a margin of 32 runs.

Jeffrey Vandersay demonstrated his bowling prowess by capturing six wickets in the second ODI of their three-match series, helping Sri Lanka defeat India by 32 runs.

India made a great attempt to chase down a 241-run target, but they were bowled out for 208. The Indian squad suffered a setback. When Rohit Sharma went out at 64 off 44 balls since the other hitters did not put up a strong showing.

Washington Sundar was outstanding earlier in the game, going 3 for 30, and he was a major factor in keeping Sri Lanka to 240 for 9. With three wickets, Sundar was the most productive bowler for India. Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets (2 for 33). The top scorers for SL were Kamindu Mendis and Avishka Fernando, who both added 40, runs to the team’s total.

Brief results: (Avishka Fernando 40, Kamindu Mendis 40, Washington Sundar 3/30) Sri Lanka: 240/9 in 50 overs

India: 64 runs from Rohit Sharma and 44 from Axar Patel; 6/33 from Jeffrey Vandersay; 208 all out in 42.2 overs.

The left-hander faced Axar and Siraj, hitting them for sixes apiece, and he had the ideal partner in Kamindu. Who Dube dropped off Kuldeep at nine. Even after Kuldeep fired Wellalage, Kamindu continued to play a few aggressive shots of his own. In the final five overs, the Indian bowlers failed to live up to the expected standards. Frequently splattering the ball around as Sri Lanka scored 44 vital runs.

Dunith Wellalage speaks out to Rohit Sharma about the plan during the first ODI.

The opening ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and India saw an all-around performance by all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. On Friday, August 2, the match took place at the Rohit Sharma Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Wellalage took major wickets in Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill throughout his nine overs of bowling, giving up just 39 runs. In the year, Gill attempted to play a sweep and hit one straight up after Kusal Mendis made an easy catch.

After the game, Dunith Wellalage spoke with the media about Rohit Sharma’s dismissal and his involvement in the powerplay. “We knew that the wicket was spinning,” he stated. I was informed by Charith Asalanka that I would be bowling during the power play. I was aiming to bowl wicket to wicket with Rohit Sharma at the moment. Because I knew how much assistance the pitch could provide, and I got good support from the wicked.

In the end, the two wickets proved to be crucial since, despite their strong start. India was bowled out for 230, leaving the match at a draw. Following the match, Dunith Wellalage discussed his bowling strategies in an open forum. The young player claimed that the captain had asked him to bowl during the powerplay, and he effectively supported the idea by getting rid of both of India’s openers to assist his team retake the lead.

We had to bring in the bowlers at that point, and Charith and Wanindu both removed Axar and KL Rahul. At that point, it was critical to maintain composure, and the game went in our favor,” Wellalage remarked.

It’s time to move on from the success of the T20 World Cup and concentrate on the future: Rohit Sharma

The skipper stated that it was difficult to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the role of wicketkeeper batter for India in the One-Day Internationals, despite the fact that both players are “match-winners” in their own right. Captain Rohit Sharma stated that it was time to move past the joy of winning the T20 World Cup.

And look forward to the new challenges that Team India will face going forward. Including the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for next year. Ahead of the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

“I enjoyed my time away from cricket. Coming home after winning the World Cup was an amazing sensation, especially considering all we went through in Delhi and Mumbai. However, as the game of cricket progresses, we must also move on,” Rohit remarked on the eve of Thursday’s first ODI between Sri Lanka and India.

India vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup

“Anything we have done in the past has been beneficial for the time it was done. But we must continue to go forward because time is not stopping. That’s what transpired following the World Cup in 2023. Although there was a great deal of disappointment, we had to move on and focus on this World Cup. We need to consider our future as a team now that the T20 World Cup is finished. Indeed, there is much to anticipate a major tournament is soon to take place, he continued.

Rohit stated, “I know Gambhir for a very long time and we have played a little bit of cricket together,” in reference to the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. He knows exactly what he wants from the team and is quite clear-headed.

Basically, the topics of our conversations have been what the team needs, our weaknesses, our successes, etc. The topic of conversation was how to move the team forward. However, we shouldn’t make too many long-term plans. He explained that the purpose of the three games we have scheduled is to learn from them about how to play and what we want to accomplish in ODI cricket.