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The captaincy of Rohit Sharma is under fire after the “Jasprit Bumrah Decision.”

Posted on December 10, 2024 by [email protected]

In the pink-ball Test match against Australia, Rohit Sharma is under flak for his captaincy. Following the team’s loss to Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, India captain Rohit Sharma faces some difficult issues. After India easily trounced Australia in the first game at Perth, Rohit took Jasprit Bumrah spot as the team’s captain.

However, India lost by a humiliating 10 wickets in the day-night Test, and Rohit’s leadership was unimpressive. Aakash Chopra, a former batter for India, is still perplexed by Rohit’s use of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the match as analysts ask him pointed questions.

Chopra responds to some fan inquiries in a video posted on his YouTube page. Chopra was eager to point out how poor the Hitman’s decision-making was in Adelaide when a fan inquired about Rohit’s captaincy during the game.

“My friend, you are entirely correct. Did we give Head bouncers? Bouncers must be bowled on Head’s head. He doesn’t go until we do that, and he will continue to bother us. He has already done that and is doing it now. He did that in both the World Cup and WTC finals,” he remarked.

Jasprit Bumrah

“After bowling four overs, Jasprit Bumrah had already claimed a wicket. Why, then, did he bowl just four overs and then not bowl again? Throughout the entire session, he did not bowl. When you suggest that you missed a trick in captaincy, you are absolutely correct. Let’s be honest about Rohit’s captaincy. We witnessed defensive leadership. “He let the match drift,” he continued.

“I’ve also included a list of the Indian captains who have suffered the most straight defeats. In 1967, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi suffered six straight defeats. Following that, Sachin Tendulkar in 1999, MS Dhoni twice lost four straight games in the 21st century, Virat Kohli lost four straight games in 2020–21, and Rohit Sharma has already lost four straight games,” he said.

“In the Perth game, he wasn’t the captain. Therefore, he does not count that victory. If we exclude the previous century, it would be Dhoni, Kohli, and Rohit. Three straight home defeats are the most worrisome thing, which may not be the case with anyone else. He continued, “The captaincy has been a little lackluster.”

England star to make test debut against New Zealand after being sold to RCB in IPL auction

Posted on November 26, 2024 by [email protected]

England announced their lineup for the series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Tuesday, and Jacob Bethell will bat at number three in his Test debut.

In his Test debut, Jacob Bethell will bat at number three. England announced their lineup for the series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Tuesday. During a net practice, wicketkeeper Jordan Cox broke his right thumb, forcing the 21-year-old into the starting lineup for the game starting Thursday. With captain Ben Stokes at number seven in the batting order, regular number three Ollie Pope takes Cox’s place in the gloves and bats down at number six.

Only two months ago, Bethell made his debut for his country in white ball matches against Australia and the West Indies. He has never batted higher than number four in first-class cricket, where he averages 25.44.

Despite scoring 262 when batting third in the first Test in Pakistan last month, Joe Root remains at number four.

On a Hagley Oval field that typically gives a greenish wicket favoring the seamers, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, and all-rounder Stokes make up the pace attack. The only spinner is Shoaib Bashir.

Kane Williamson, the top batsman, has returned after missing the recent 3-0 Test series victory in India due to injury, but New Zealand has not yet announced their starting lineup.

England’s players include Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes (capt.), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, and Zak Crawley.

New Zealand: Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (captain), and Tom Blundell.

Mohammed Siraj helps India in asserting its dominance in spite of Head 50.

Posted on November 25, 2024 by [email protected]

India continued to advance toward victory on Day 4 of the first Test in Perth as Mohammed Siraj claimed two crucial wickets of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja. Although Australia managed to collect 92 runs in the session thanks to a valiant 63* from Travis Head, the outcome seemed to be going only one way with 430 runs remaining and just five wickets remaining.

Smith got off his king pair a couple of balls later with a cover drive through the offside, but Jasprit Bumrah was right on the money right away when he smacked him on the pads with the first ball. On the opposite end, Khawaja top-edged a draw to the ‘keeper Rishabh Pant, and Siraj received a back of a length delivery to shoot up. For the first time since 1969, the home team lost four wickets while scoring fewer than 20 runs.

Mohammed Siraj

Both players, as well as first-change Harshit Rana, repeatedly thudded the pads and pounded their bat, demonstrating the relentlessness of the Indian bowlers. When the ball was determined to be just about clipping the stumps, Siraj had Head smacked on the pads and went into a celebratory appeal. But the umpire decided not to throw the batter out because Head barely survived the DRS appeal on the umpire’s call. Toward the conclusion of the first hour, Head scored a couple of boundaries to relieve some of his own burden.

The hosts scored 22 runs off the first four overs after the interval thanks to the left-hander Head’s continuous punishment of weak deliveries down the leg-side or if width was available. On the other end, Smith was gradually returning to his most fluid appearance. He also modified his approach from the first innings, waiting for the ball to come to him instead than making an extravagant shuffle across off-stump. But Siraj’s innings ended when he angled in and hit the batter’s outside edge to Pant, forcing him to straighten.

After Siraj’s brilliant volley over the ‘keeper for four, Head reached his fifty, and there was a cheer as he reached the 100-mark for Australia. Mitchell Marsh, on the other hand, gazed out to sea. He got beaten on the outside edge as well as the glove a couple occasions when the back of the length deliveries kicked off to him. Marsh needed 16 deliveries before he made a streaky three. At lunch, Australia is at 104 for 5.

Brief Scores:

India 150 and 487/6 – declared (Yashasvi Jaiswal 161, Virat Kohli 100*, KL Rahul 77; Nathan Lyon 2-96) lead Australia 104 and 104/5 (Travis Head 63*, Steve Smith 17; Mohammed Siraj 3-34, Jasprit Bumrah 2-26, ) by 430 runs

Gambhir: If Rohit misses the first Test, KL Rahul can open.

Posted on November 11, 2024 by [email protected]

If Rohit is unable to open, Gambhir stated that either KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, or even Shubman Gill are options.

Gautam Gambhir is content with his options in case Rohit Sharma is unable to play in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. But he is hoping that Rohit will be available.

Additionally, Gambhir stated that Jasprit Bumrah, the chosen vice-captain, “obviously will [be the captain]. If Rohit is not available” in the event that Rohit is unable to play.

There is currently no confirmation, but we will keep you informed of any developments. At a press conference in Mumbai prior to the team’s trip to Australia, Gambhir stated, “Hopefully he’s going to be available, but everything we’re going to get to know at the start of the series.”

The remainder of the team is scheduled to depart later on Monday. But Gambhir has not confirmed whether Rohit would be on that plane. Five players Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Gill, Washington Sundar, and Jaiswal have already departed for Australia.

As previously stated, Rohit is doubtful for the first Test for to personal concerns. However, there has been no confirmation as of yet.

This raises the question of who, in the event that Rohit is unavailable, will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

“KL [Rahul] and [Abhimanyu] Easwaran are undoubtedly present. Therefore, if Rohit is unavailable, we will make a decision closer to the opening Test match,” Gambhir stated. “It’s not that there are no possibilities; there are options there. The squad has a wide range of alternatives.

Gambhir said for KL Rahul

We’ll prepare and start the best playing XI that can help us win the first Test match as the date approaches. In the second four-day match against Australia A, Rahul and Abhimanyu opened for India A, although both scored little. Rahul scored 4 and 10 in the two innings of his lone game, whereas Abhimanyu. Who also participated in the opening game of that series, scored 7, 12, 0, and 17 in the two games.

Rahul appeared destined for a middle-order position in Test cricket before the recent events, but Rohit’s possible absence has repositioned him as a top-order batsman.

Sometimes you also accompany the more seasoned players. And that is the man’s quality. Regarding Rahul, Gambhir stated that he is capable of batting at the top of the order, at number three, and even at number six. “Performing these kind of tasks also requires a great deal of talent. Additionally, he has taken wickets in the one-day format.

“Can you imagine how many nations have players like KL who can bat at No. 6 and open the batting? Therefore, I believe he can cover for us if necessary, particularly if Rohit is unable to play in the opening Test match.”

Rahul is one of two Asian openers, along with Saeed Anwar, to have hit Test hundreds in Australia, England, and South Africa. Rahul also has a great deal of experience facing the new ball in foreign circumstances.

The team also offers Shubman Gill, who made his Test debut as an opener on India’s most recent trip to Australia but has since moved up to the upper-middle order.

“We’ll make an effort to find the most qualified team in Perth to complete the task for us. And it all relies on what we think is the best mix, whether it’s Shubman beginning the batting, Easwaran, or KL,” Gambhir stated.

Informed on Pitch Betting, Gautam Gambhir Faces Stern Rahul Dravid Comparison

Posted on November 7, 2024 by [email protected]

Gautam Gambhir has received a lot of criticism for his decision to disregard Rahul Dravid’s flawless pitch theory during the New Zealand Tests.

The return of rank-turners in India’s Test match against New Zealand has raised serious concerns about head coach Gautam Gambhir’s future. India suffered the first-ever clean sweep in a three-match series and lost a home Test series for the first time in twelve years. The team’s demise was caused by a number of circumstances. But one of the most significant ones was head coach Gautam Gambhir’s insistence on bringing back rank turners for the Pune and Mumbai Tests. Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali. Also criticized Gambhir for the pitch selection, comparing him to Rahul Dravid as the discussion on the topic continues.

According to Basit, India’s new head coach Gambhir has a far superior coaching mentality than his predecessor Dravid. Gambhir was perplexed by the former Pakistani star’s choice to abandon Dravid’s pitch theory and return to rank-turners.

Gautam Gambhir is not as intelligent as Rahul Dravid. For four days, Dravid made pitches, and on the final two days, the ball would turn. Basit stated on his YouTube channel that “you are now making such pitches where even someone. Who isn’t a regular spinner is getting a lot of turn right from the first day.”

In the Indian team, Gambhir has also adopted a more aggressive style of play. Basit believes that unlike Dravid, the former coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders has a solid understanding of players’ psychology.

A good coach was Rahul Dravid. He was aware of the athletes’ mentality. He went on to say that it is unreasonable to order Virat Kohli to play T20 in Test cricket.

The Indian cricket team has a formidable challenge. When they travel to Australia for five Test matches. India’s triumph in Australia would mostly depend on Gambhir’s coaching philosophy and the exploits of seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

India is off to a fast start with Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the opposition for 359

Posted on October 26, 2024 by [email protected]

On the third morning of the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune, India got off to a fast start as they chased the enormous mark of 359, with Yashasvi Jaiswal soaring to 46* off only 36 deliveries. Jaiswal made a statement by smashing the second ball of the Indian innings for six against Tim Southee, despite the pitch’s whims and the enormous distance to the goal. Similar to India’s performance in the second innings in Bengaluru. The hosts’ intent has once again been overwhelming, despite the fact that they lost captain Rohit Sharma for very little.

When the Indian skipper came out and gave a bat-pad catch to short leg. He became Mitchell Santner’s eighth wicket of the match. In addition to coming out proactively, Shubman Gill (22* off 20) shown significantly improved gameplay against spin so far. Although neither batter’s strokes were planned. They both used sweeps effectively. Jaiswal’s lofted hit over extra cover against Glenn Phillips just before the break was the session’s high point. Although batting won’t be simple and the pitch has several tricks up its sleeve, India’s assault has undoubtedly caught New Zealand off guard.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

India added just 57 runs to the overnight total earlier in the morning. Securing the final five New Zealand wickets. The opening half of the day did not go India’s way. But the visitors collapsed after Ravindra Jadeja used a slick arm-ball to castle Tom Blundell. Tim Southee edged one to first slip as wickets began to fall, and Santner holed out to the deep against Jadeja. Additionally, as India continued to chip away, Ajaz Patel miscalculated a loft to the deep. At the non-striker’s end, no. 11 William ORourke was run out. While Phillips attempted to score from the other end but ran out of partners.

Even with the collapse, the commanding 358-point lead could win the game on most fields, much less Pune’s deteriorating field. But with their aggressive style of play, India has already removed 81 runs from that mark. The hosts will undoubtedly bowl hard, but New Zealand will have enough of opportunities to break through the batting order. It prepares the audience for an exciting day of theater.

Brief scores:

New Zealand 259 and 255 (Tom Latham 86; Washington Sundar 4-56, Ravindra Jadeja 3-72) lead India 156 and 81/1 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 46*; Mitchell Santner 1-30) by 277 runs.

First Test IND vs NZ : Hourly Weather Report for Bengaluru on Day 1

Posted on October 16, 2024 by [email protected]

It seems likely that both sides and their supporters will have a bad taste in their mouths after the IND vs. NZ Test series begins in Bengaluru. The recent nonstop rains in Bengaluru have caused waterlogging around the city, which has negatively impacted daily operations. The practice sessions for New Zealand and India over the past few days have also been badly hampered. The possibility of rain is very real at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the two sides get ready for Wednesday’s first day of the series opener.

IND vs NZ Bengaluru Hourly Weather Update Today (October 16):

10:00 AM (7:30 PM IST) – 5 % chance of rain

11:00 AM (8:30 PM IST) – 5 % chance of rain

12:00 PM (9:30 PM IST) – 8 % chance of rain

1:00 PM (10:30 PM IST) – 51 % chance of rain

2:00 PM (11:30 PM IST) – 51 % chance of rain

3:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 47 % chance of rain

4:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 14 % chance of rain

5:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 14 % chance of rain

The New Zealand team is hoping to take advantage of the favorable weather in the city. They have frequently caused India problems with the ball in cloudy conditions. Fast bowlers would be more frequently used due to the weather, according to Kiwi captain Tom Latham.

“This weather is not what we were expecting; it’s not as hot as we thought it would be, which might make the fast bowlers more effective. It’s difficult to say for sure right now, but we’ll study the last game played here,” Latham stated during Tuesday’s pre-game press conference.

Given how Bengaluru’s weather has changed, the Indian team may also consider their bowling combinations.

Rohit Sharma explains their reasons for not wanting to bring Mohammed Shami to Australia.

Posted on October 15, 2024 by [email protected]

Earlier to the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia, India’s captain for both Test and ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma, revealed some unsettling news regarding the health of pacer Mohammed Shami. Before the opening Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. Rohit told the media that he doubted Shami would make the trip to Australia for the five-match series. Shami has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup, despite expectations that he will make a comeback.

Mohammed Shami is “undercooked,” according to Rohit, because of his extended layoff from cricket and his most recent knee problems. Shami’s knee swelling hindered his healing process and necessitated that he resume his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Where medical professionals and physiotherapists are assisting him. The decision to hold Shami out is to make sure he doesn’t return too soon. Rohit underlined, emphasizing how important it is for him to achieve full health before rejoining the team.

“We wish to avoid sending an undercooked Shami to Australia,” Rohit expressed. He went on to say that Shami’s level of readiness is questionable and that while he continues his rehabilitation under the team’s medical experts, the emphasis is on a full recovery to avoid any setbacks.

India looks to extend its record home run streak, and Green Park faces a viability test.

Posted on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by [email protected]

In the Green Park Stadium meeting room on Thursday, Shakib Al Hasan was the center of attention for twenty-six minutes. To finish his Test career, the experienced Bangladesh all-rounder casually revealed details of his chat with the selectors and the board chairman. The most decorated cricketer in the nation wants to host a farewell party in Mirpur, but given the current political climate, it might not go as planned. That means that the Kanpur Test, which begins on Friday, might be his last.

Another left-arm spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, would be waiting to play his first international match at home in his seven-year career. While it is unclear whether Shakib will end his Test career at Green Park.

They would both need to hope that the state association has put in place enough precautions against the forecast rains over the next three days in order to anticipate a spectacular event, whether it be a welcome or farewell, on the anticipated spin-friendly track of Green Park.

Green Park

Green Park, the location of numerous important Indian cricket matches, has the appearance of a typical 1990s Indian stadium without losing any of its attractiveness. There were practice nets that were practically touching the boundary ropes. A stand whose ability to accommodate large crowds was questioned. Floodlights that revealed the date of the last Test match between India and the host nation.

The venue director has responded to the allegations by saying that everything is set up for the ground to host the second Test matchup between Bangladesh and the United States. With record crowds expected and all required clearances in place.

Even the hosts, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, are aware of the venue’s shortcomings. They have recently chosen to hold the state’s more prestigious matches at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. Which among its many contemporary upgrades also has an excellent drainage system.

Seven years before, in a Duleep Trophy match in Kanpur, an eight-minute drizzle had left the field unplayable all day. The venue director at Green Park, however, is certain that with the nearly full ground covered in tarpaulin sheets. Two super-soppers, and a self-certified statement of the quality of the drainage system. They are ready to face the challenge of the frequent drizzles that are expected over the next four days.

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“Superhuman” Rishabh Pant worked a miracle when he got back: Akram Wasim

Posted on September 24, 2024 by [email protected]

In the most recent India vs. Bangladesh first Test in Chennai, Rishabh Pant achieved a spectacular comeback to Test cricket. After 632 days away from the longest format, Pant made his debut for India. He scored a brilliant 109 in the second innings to lead the hosts to a commanding 280-run victory. Pakistani legend Wasim Akram praised Pant for his perseverance and tenacity as the 26-year-old made a triumphant comeback to the Test game following his terrifying vehicle tragedy in 2022. When word of Pant’s accident spread, Akram claimed that many in Pakistan and India were concerned. But upon his return, he made a remarkable comeback in the conventional format.

On Sportskeeda, Akram remarked, “Look at Pant’s performance, the miracle that he has performed by proving he is superhuman by returning from his tragedy.” We were all concerned about him in Pakistan. After the manner his accident transpired, and I tweeted about him out of concern.

Akram Wasim

Akram, who was already in awe of Pant’s stroke play, remembered how the keeper-batter used to hit the bowlers prior to his mishap. But, Pant’s recovery from his injury was extremely remarkable for Pakistan.

The way he performed in Australia with the century back then. The way he used to play in Test cricket, remarked Akram. “The manner he batted against England, even outstripping [Pat] Cummins with a reverse sweep against [James] Anderson in a Test match. He is unique.

Particularly considering what he endured during that horrifying event and how resilient his mind had to be to recover from it. Especially after what he went experienced in that terrible event and how resilient his mind had to be to recover from it.

According to Akram, the tale of Pant’s renaissance is one that will inspire future generations to overcome every challenge. I think that’s a story that should be recounted to inspire young people everywhere for many generations. Akram answered, ‘You can return the way Pant did.

Akram declared, “He’s a miracle kid.” He returned and averaged 40 in the IPL, scoring 446 runs at a strike rate of 155.

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