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Shafali Verma was left off of India’s ODI team for the match against Australia.

Posted on November 19, 2024 by [email protected]

India’s group for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia does not include the dynamic opener Shafali Verma. Following a poor run of play in which he amassed just 56 runs in the most recent home series against New Zealand, Verma was excluded. Verma’s four ODI half-centuries really ended in July 2022.

The highly regarded offspinner Shreyanka Patil is another interesting absent from the 16-man team. She missed the New Zealand series because of shin splints. She actually didn’t play in the T20 World Cup until after missing time due to a hand injury. Sayali Satgare, Uma Chetry, and D. Hemalatha were the other players left off of the team that defeated New Zealand.

Squad:

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor

Harleen Deol, who played her final game for India in December 2023. She will return to Australia as part of India’s touring contingent. Deol only participated in three WPL games this season due to a knee injury she sustained while playing for the Gujarat Giants, which required a protracted recuperation and rehabilitation period.

Richa Ghosh, who missed the New Zealand series because of her Grade 12 board examinations, returns to the team. Legspinner Asha Sobhana and seamer Pooja Vastrakar, who missed that series due to injuries sustained during the previous T20 World Cup, have not yet made a comeback.

Along with quick bowler Titas Sadhu, the selectors also decided to give Minnu Mani his first call-up to the ODI team. In the home series against Australia last year. Sadhu, 20, did not play in the ODI team. With an unforgettable 4 for 17. She left her imprint in the first Twenty20 Internationals against the same opponents in Navi Mumbai. Additionally, Sadhu played in two Twenty20 Internationals against Bangladesh in May of this year before suffering an injury that required time at the NCA.

Earlier this year, in August, Mani led the India A team to a 2-1 series loss to Australia A. In three games, she amassed 62 runs and claimed four wickets at a respectable economy rate, rewarding her for her useful contributions with the bat further down the order.

When India was in danger early in the first ODI against New Zealand, Tejal Hasabnis played a gutsy innings of 42. Which helped them achieve a competitive total and earn her a spot in the squad. The team has welcomed Priya Puniya back after she played with the ‘A’ team in Australia. After her previous appearance in a home ODI match against South Africa.

Series Schedule:

1st ODI – December 5, Allan Border Field, Brisbane

2nd ODI – December 8, Allan Border Field, Brisbane

3rd ODI – December 11, WACA, Perth

Mitchell Santner to lead New Zealand in SL T20Is, ODIs

Posted on October 23, 2024 by [email protected]

New Zealand will play Sri Lanka in three ODIs and two T20Is beginning on November 9 under Mitchell Santner. Since Kane Williamson resigned as captain after New Zealand’s unexpected loss in the T20 World Cup group stage in June, this will be the team’s first limited-overs series.

According to a press statement from New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the country has also called up all-rounder Nathan Smith and ‘keeper-batter Mitch Hay for the first time in the 15-man roster.

While regular ODI and T20I captains will be chosen during the home summer in New Zealand. Later this year, Mitchell Santner has been picked as the series’ interim leader.

In March, Nathan Smith won the title of NZC’s Domestic Player of the Year. In addition to recording career-best figures of 4 for 5 in the Super Smash, he took 24 wickets in the domestic ODI and T20 leagues. However, earlier this year, Hay, 24, was named Canterbury’s male Player of the Year.

Zak Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, and Lockie Ferguson make up the pace attack, and Ish Sodhi will be the team’s most seasoned spinner. All-round spin bowlers Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips will join with Sodhi. Lastly, the batting lineup will consist of Josh Clarkson, Tim Robinson, Phillips, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, and Will Young.

To get ready for the three-match Test series against England, eight players from the current Test series against India. Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson were not selected.

The entire team consists of Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, and Mitch Hay (WK).

Series Schedule

1st T20I – Saturday, November 9, Dambulla

2nd T20I – Sunday, November 10, Dambulla

1st ODI – Wednesday, November 13, Dambulla

2nd ODI– Sunday, November 17, Kandy

3rd ODI – Tuesday, November 19, Kandy

Australia Wants to Maintain Its Lead in the Women’s T20 World Cup

Posted on October 1, 2024 by [email protected]

In the women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on Thursday, Australia is heavy favorites to win their seventh championship. This is their first tournament appearance since skipper Meg Lanning, a four-time champion, retired.

In their first tournament since the retirement of four-time tournament winner captain Meg Lanning, Australia is heavy favorites to capture their seventh crown at the women’s T20 World Cup. Which gets underway on Thursday. With a side that has only twice failed to win the 20-over trophy since the competition’s inception in 2009. New captain Alyssa Healy has her work cut out for her in the United Arab Emirates. Despite being a part of all six of Australia’s previous title victories, the 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter stated she had “no real expectations” going into this year’s event.

Healy stated in a piece for the International Cricket Council’s website that “it’s the best against the best and whoever can be most consistent or win those little moments along the way can get the job done.”

Despite this, she claimed that her side was full of fresh talent, citing Phoebe Litchfield, 21, and rising all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, 22, as players to watch. Australia face dangerous adversaries India and New Zealand in their group. After sweeping the Kiwis 3-0 in the Twenty20 format. They arrive in the UAE.

Since the 20-over competition’s debut season last year, the Women’s Premier League has been an overwhelming domestic success. Which has improved India’s prospects.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated, “If I talk about this team, we have a few players who have been playing for a long time and they really know their roles.”

This is the best team we are going for a T20 World Cup with. India fell in the semi-finals in 2018 and 2023, and they were runners-up in 2020. Sophie Devine of New Zealand will resign her captaincy at the conclusion of the competition, having competed in every World Cup and finished in second place twice.

According to Devine, the T20 World Cup has played a significant role in the advancement and expansion of women’s cricket.

Women’s T20 World Cup ‘Breaking the barriers’

The first group consists of Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies; Sri Lanka and Pakistan complete the group.

After losing to Australia in the Cape Town final the previous year, Laura Wolvaardt, the new captain of the South Africans, is eager to improve on that showing.

“We considered our World Cup final appearance in 2023 to be a significant turning point in our history,” she stated on the ICC website.

Unexpectedly, the Proteas defeated England in the semifinals. “It was a big ‘breaking the barriers and pushing the boundaries’ moment for the team. “We had previously advanced to the semi-finals several times, so it was crucial for us as a team to be able to advance that far.

We want to take it a step further now and raise the trophy.

When Heather Knight’s seasoned England team takes on the Proteas on October 7. Players like Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, and Nat Sciver-Brunt will be itching for retribution.

In the tournament’s inaugural match, Bangladesh takes against Scotland in Sharjah. The prize money for the champions of the October 20 final is $2.34 million. Which is equivalent to the prize money for the men’s division for the first time.

Compared to the $1 million given to the Australians. When they won the championship in South Africa the previous year, that represents a 134% gain.

‘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.

Ian Bell is named as Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the England tour.

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by [email protected]

Ian Bell, a former cricketer for England. He was appointed Sri Lanka’s batting coach on Tuesday. Ahead of the three-match Test series against the English. For the three-match Test series against England. Ian Bell, a former cricketer for England. It was designated Sri Lanka’s batting coach on Tuesday. In order to capitalize on his 118 Test match experience. Sri Lanka Cricket claimed that the 42-year-old former right-hand batsman for England was hired.

“Ian was brought in to provide the players with important insights about the conditions. There as someone with local knowledge,” stated Ashley de Silva, chief executive of Sri Lanka Cricket. “We believe his inputs will help our team in this crucial tour.” Head coach Chris Silverwood resigned after Sri Lanka’s early elimination from the T20 World Cup. The country selected former captain Sanath Jayasuriya in his stead last month.

Until a long-term replacement is found, Jayasuriya, 55. It will lead the national team as “interim” coach.

Jayasuriya played 586 matches for Sri Lanka in all three formats of the game, amassing 42 centuries and 440 wickets. 2011 marked his final international appearance. In the absence of a permanent replacement, Jayasuriya, 55, will lead the national team as “interim” coach. Jayasuriya played 586 matches for Sri Lanka in all three formats of the game, amassing 42 centuries and 440 wickets. 2011 marked his final international appearance.

Sri Lanka vs England

According to Sri Lanka Cricket, 49-year-old former England coach Silverwood resigned for “personal reasons”. During the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka only triumphed in one match against the Netherlands and placed third in their group, behind Bangladesh and South Africa.

After taking over in April 2022, Silverwood had quick success as Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the T20 Asia Cup. In 2023, Sri Lanka advanced to the Asia Cup 50-over championship match. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com.

They did not, however, go to the knockout stages of the 50-over World Cup last year or the T20 World Cup in 2022.

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.

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