I Love My Battles With Virat Kohli Due To Mitchell Starc Huge Disclosure

Australia’s senior Mitchell Starc is excited to compete in the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India’s legendary player Virat Kohli.

Australia’s captain Mitchell Starc is excited to compete in the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India’s legendary player Virat Kohli. In their 19 innings together, Kohli and Starc have faced off, and in the Test format, the Indian has been extremely dominant against the left-arm bowler. Against Starc’s blistering pace, the seasoned Indian hitter has scored 291 runs at an average of 59.00. However, Starc has only got four opportunities to show Kohli how to get to the pavilion. Even though Kohli defeated him in their head-to-head match. Starc admitted that he still enjoys his confrontations with the Indian ahead of the next Big Game T20.

Virat Kohli and I have played a lot of cricket against one another, which is why I like our battles. I always have some exciting fights. It’s usually a fantastic match and one we both enjoy. As I’ve managed to get him out a couple of times and he’s undoubtedly scored a fair number runs against me, Starc told Star Sports.

Virat Kohli & Mitchell Starc

There will be other thrilling matches on the field than Kohli’s matchup with Starc in Australia.

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell thinks the match between Steve Smith of Australia and Virat Kohli of India will be exciting to watch.

The manner that Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, two incredible hitters, go head-to-head, I believe has a lot to do with how their dominance is established throughout the series and how much of an impact it has on who wins the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Maxwell recently told Star Sports that it will be interesting to see the two best players of our generation go head-to-head. One of them is going to make a lot of runs, if not both of them.

On November 22, Australia and India will play their first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth.

India’s 2023 ODI World Cup Produced A $1.39 Billion Economic Impact: ICC

Australia broke India’s winning streak in the 2023 ODI World Cup final to win the trophy a record-tying sixth time.

Tourism was one of the main industries that benefited from the USD 1.39 billion “economic impact” of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. According to a report released on Wednesday by the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to Nielsen’s Economic Impact Assessment for the ICC. The massive event that took place in October and November of last year was the largest ODI World Cup ever. “An economic benefit of USD 1.39 billion (Rs 11,637 crore) for India has resulted from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, demonstrating the significant economic power of cricket,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Australia won the trophy a record-tying sixth time, breaking India’s winning streak in the competition. Due to a huge number of local and international visitors witnessing the matches. The impact of tourism on the host cities generated USD 861.4 million in revenue through lodging, travel, transportation, and food and beverage sales, according to an ICC statement.

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One important factor contributing to the overall impact was the economy’s secondary and additive spending. Which brought in USD 515.7 million, or almost 37% of the total. The ICC did not, however, clarify whether the enormous amount mentioned in the report represents genuine revenue.

Approximately 75% of the record-breaking 1.25 million spectators at the major event were there for their first-ever ICC 50-over match according to the study. About 55% of the foreign respondents had been to India on a regular basis in the past. But 19% of the foreign attendees were visiting the nation for the first time because of the World Cup.

The governing body said that nearly 68% of foreign attendees said they would recommend India as a tourist destination to friends and family in the future, further enhancing India’s global image. International travelers visited multiple tourist destinations during their stay, resulting in an economic impact of USD281.2 million.

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

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.

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.

SL vs IND Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 3rd ODI?

SL vs. IND 3rd ODI: On Wednesday, August 7, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India will play Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the three-match series. The game is set to begin at 2:30 PM.

While Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs in the second game, the first match finished in a tie. India were bowled out for 208 runs while chasing a 241-run mark, despite a 97-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

In the first ODI, Rohit and Gill also combined for 75 runs, but India was bowled out for 230 in fifty overs. Throughout the two games, spin claimed nine Indian wickets. In the previous game, leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay claimed six wickets.

SL vs. IND Head-to-Head

Matches: 170

India won: 99

Sri Lanka won: 58

Tied: 2

NR: 11

IND vs SL Match Prediction for 3rd ODI

It’s predicted that India would rally and tie the series at one game. Most likely, the squad will revert to the batting order that helped them win both the 2023 World Cup and the Asia Cup. The Indian batsmen need put in a lot of effort to avoid losing their first bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka since 1997. Even if the Lankan spinners gave a strong performance in the first two ODIs.

IND vs SL 3rd ODI Match Details

Series: India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024
Match: India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Start Time: 2:30 PM IST, Wednesday – August 7

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium starts out as a dry surface that is favorable to hitters. But as the game goes on, the surface tends to slow down, which might work to bowlers’ favor. The Colombo pitch may be especially helpful to spinners because it tends to provide both bounce and rotation. Whoever wins the toss will attempt to bat first.

SL vs IND Probable Playing 11:

Sri Lanka:

Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C).

India:

Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul (WK).

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.

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.

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“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.

India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 – 1st T20I – Sri Lanka vs India, Match Predictions, Playing XII

The upcoming T20I series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on July 27 in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India as the new T20I captain, heading a formidable squad into the series. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has also put together a strong team. Despite India being the current T20 World Champions, Sri Lanka poses a significant challenge on their home turf. This contest is shaping up to be a thrilling one.

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Sri Lanka Overview

Following a disappointing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka looks to regroup and strengthen their team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Charith Asalanka has taken over the captaincy of the T20I team and carries a significant responsibility to perform with the bat.

Key batters to keep an eye on include Kusal Mendis, who has scored 338 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 33.8 and a strike rate of 140, and Pathum Nissanka, who has accumulated 180 runs in his last 7 matches at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 170. Mendis has shown prowess against India in T20Is, with 3 fifties in 6 innings and a strike rate of 149.

Dinesh Chandimal enters the series in good form, having scored 287 runs at a strike rate of 168.82 in the LPL. With his experience, the 34-year-old will play a crucial role for the team.

Wanindu Hasaranga will be a key figure in the bowling department, having taken 16 wickets in his last 8 matches with an economy rate of 6.38. Matheesha Pathirana will lead Sri Lanka’s pace attack with his accuracy and ability to generate movement, posing a challenge for India’s strong batting lineup.

However, Sri Lanka will be without the services of fast bowlers Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera due to health issues. This absence puts pressure on players like Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana to step up in the bowling department.

India Overview

Several key players from India’s World T20 winning squad will not be participating in the upcoming T20I series. The retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, along with Jasprit Bumrah’s rest, have left a void in the team.

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to open the innings, with Jaiswal in impressive form following the recent series against Zimbabwe. Suryakumar Yadav is expected to anchor the middle order, boasting an excellent record against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities will be crucial for India, especially after his standout performances in the World Cup. In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace attack, while Ravi Bishnoi’s leg-spin could prove to be a game-changer.

SL vs IND Pitch Analysis

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has seen an average first innings score of 161, with Australia’s 263-3 being the highest total recorded. Teams batting first will aim to set a target between 170-180 runs to be competitive in the match.

India Predicted Playing XI:

Y Jaiswal, Ꮪ Gill , S Yadav (C), R Pant, R Singh, S Dube/Riya Parag, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, M Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

C Asalanka (C), P Nissanka, Kusal Perera, D Chandimal/A Fernando, K Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, D Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, D Madushanka/ Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, M Pathirana

Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Match 5, IND-W vs UAE-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match

In the fifth game of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024, India Women will face off against the United Arab Emirates Women at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 21.

Both India Women (IND-W) and United Arab Emirates Women (UAE-W) are set to compete in this match as part of Group A, alongside Nepal and Pakistan.

During the first match against arch-rivals Pakistan, Women in Blue emerged victorious by a significant margin of seven wickets. With the initiative, Nida Dar chose to bat first, but India’s defensive bowling was too strong for Pakistan, limiting them to just 108 runs. India Women’s response was strong, easily hitting the target with the support of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s outstanding 85-run opening partnership.

Conversely, the United Arab Emirates Women suffered a heavy defeat of six wickets against Nepal, scoring just 115 runs in their 20 overs. Khushi Sharma was the standout performer for the Eagles, scoring a 39-ball 38. In the United Arab Emirates Women’s counterattack, Nepal swiftly chased down the total with six wickets and only 23 balls left. Samjhana Khadka was recognized as the Player of the Match for her 72 from 45.

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla ground is known to favor spinners due to its slow play. Although it offers decent bounce for fast bowlers, it complicates the task for the batter in predicting the ball’s path. With these factors in mind, the team that wins the coin toss is likely to play the first innings.

 

Head-to-Head Record

Matches

01

Won by India Women

01

Won by United Arab Emirates Women

00

No Result

00

India Women (IND-W):

S Verma, S Mandhana, D Hemalatha, J Rodrigues, H Kaur (C), R Ghosh (WK), D Sharma, P Vastrakar, R Yadav, S Patil, R Thakur Singh

United Arab Emirates Women (UAE-W):

E Rohit Oza(c), T Satish(w), R Rajith, K Egodage, S Dharnidharka, K Sharma, H Hotchandani, V Mahesh, L Keny, R Rajith, I Nandakumar

India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XII

Get ready for the much-awaited clash between India and Zimbabwe in the fifth T20I Match, which will be the grand finale of a highly competitive series. Set for July 14th at 4:30 PM IST in Harare, this game is set to be an exciting end to the series, filled with strategic moves and intense action. We’ll take you through the expected starting line-ups, share important tips for fantasy cricket, and delve into the critical elements that could determine the winner of this pivotal game. Keep an eye out for all the details you need to know as we countdown to this thrilling end of the series.

 

T20I Match Prediction for India vs Zimbabwe

India steps into the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe with a strong sense of confidence following their impressive win in their last match. With Shubman Gill leading the charge with his steady batting and Washington Sundar playing a key role across the board, India has demonstrated their strength and ability to bounce back. The even pitch at Harare Sports Club favors their tactic of pushing hard for high scores while depending on Avesh Khan’s knack for hitting game-changing shots in the final overs.

Zimbabwe is up against a tough challenge in the fifth T20I against India. Dion Myers’ solid batting and Clive Madande’s dependable performance in the middle order give Zimbabwe’s batsmen a fighting chance. The Harare Sports Club pitch, famous for its even conditions, presents a chance for Zimbabwe’s fast-bowling duo to take advantage of India’s weaknesses. Zimbabwe’s determination and tactical approach will be key as they strive to defeat India and clinch victory in the crucial match.

India vs Zimbabwe 5th T20I Venue

Date: 14th July, 2024
Day: Sunday
Venue: Harare Sports Club
Time: 4:30 PM

Pitch Report

The Pitch at the Harare Sports Club leans towards bowlers, as shown by the typical score in the first innings of 161 in the previous T20 games. The scoring trend of Harare Sports Club in the last T20 matches is as follows: Below 140: 4, Score between 200 and 249: 4, Score between 140 and 180: 3, Score above 180: 3.

Head to Head

 

 

Matches Played

11

Won by India

08

Won by Zimbabwe

03

No Result

0

 

Zimbabwe Squad: T Marumani, W Madhevere, Brian Bennett, D Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), WP Masakadza, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, TL Chatara

 

India Squad: Y Jaiswal, A Sharma, S Gill (C), R Gaikwad, S Samson (wk), S Dubey, R Singh, W Sundar, R Bishnoi, A Khan, KK Ahmed