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‘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.

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

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

Posted on August 12, 2024 by [email protected]

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.

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

Posted on August 8, 2024 by [email protected]

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?

Posted on August 7, 2024 by [email protected]

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.

Posted on August 5, 2024 by [email protected]

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.

Posted on August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 by [email protected]

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

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by [email protected]

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.

India vs England, 54th ICC T20I World Cup 2024, Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Stats, Pitch Report

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by finebook247_admin

In the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Team India will face off against the reigning champions, England, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27. Both sides have shown remarkable performance leading up to the semifinal. India has maintained an undefeated streak throughout the tournament, whereas England has qualified despite their losses to Australia in the group stages and South Africa in the Super 8.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Providence cricket Stadium in Guyana is a sluggish one, demanding batters to put in extra effort to score runs. The initial movement of the new ball can be attributed to the surface’s freshness. However, it is the spinners who truly benefit from this wicket, extracting the most out of it.

India vs England head-to-head record

Stats	Matches	India Won	England Won	No Result
Overall	23	12	11	0

India Squad : R Sharma (c), H Pandya (vc), V Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, R Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), S Dube, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, K Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.

England Squad: J Buttler (captain), M Ali, Jofra Archer, J Bairstow, H Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, L Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.

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