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  • Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Eoin Morgan be a part of MCC World Cricket Committee

    Legendary Indian lady cricketer Jhulan Goswami and two English gamers in Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan have joined the MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) forward of its assembly on the Lord’s, the membership stated on Monday.

    Besides Goswami, England ladies’s group skipper Knight and 2019 ODI World Cup profitable captain Morgan too have joined the WCC, which is an unbiased physique comprised of present and former worldwide cricketers, umpires, and officers from the world over.

    Often thought to be one of many quickest bowler within the ladies’s sport, Goswami retired from worldwide cricket final 12 months, and fittingly her remaining look was at Lord’s within the ODI in opposition to England, the place she was given a guard of honour. The seamer loved a profession spanning twenty years, taking on 300 wickets in white-ball cricket throughout 272 appearances, as effectively 44 wickets in 12 Test matches.

    🏏 @JhulanG10, @Heatherknight55 and @Eoin16 have all accepted invites to hitch the MCC World Cricket committee.

    The committee will meet right now and tomorrow at @HomeOfCricket.#CricketTwitter

    — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) June 26, 2023

    She was made an Honorary Life Member of MCC in April this 12 months.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Jhulan, Heather and Eoin to the World Cricket committee,” Chair of the MCC World Cricket committee Mike Gatting, stated in a launch.

    “These are three gamers who’ve excelled on the very high of the worldwide sport and their data of how the elite degree of cricket works will probably be a bonus to the committee.

    “It is also important that we are growing the female representation on the committee with the growth that women’s cricket has enjoyed in recent years. Jhulan and Heather join Clare Connor and Suzie Bates who can all offer first-hand insight into the women’s game.” The WCC will meet on Monday and Tuesday at Lord’s forward of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia, with numerous outputs from the assembly to be communicated after the conclusion of the match

  • Ashes 2023: Alex Carey has been the difference-maker, says Eoin Morgan after Australia put up 311 for 8 on Day 2

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former England captain Eoin Morgan stated that Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was the difference-maker on Day 2. Australia posted 311 for five at stumps on Day 2 and trailed England by 82 runs.

    Speaking to Sky Sports after the tip of the day, Morgan stated this has been Australia’s day and the distinction has been Carey. Carey scored an unbeaten 52 off 80 balls, hitting seven boundaries and a solitary six, whereas stitching a vital 91-run stand with opening batter and centurion Usman Khawaja.

    “I think it has been Australia’s day. I would rather be sat in Australia’s changing room right now and the difference for me has been Carey,” stated Morgan.

    He went on to say that the late impetus from Khawaja and Carey was excellent. Khawaja scored his first century on English soil and remained unbeaten on 126 runs off 279 deliveries, hitting 14 boundaries and two maximums.

    “You always expect an Australian to grind out some runs on this wicket. That impetus late on in the day and leading momentum into when the new ball came in from Khawaja and Carey was outstanding,” Morgan added.

    Meanwhile, Australia middle-order batter Travis Head additionally showered reward on Khawaja, saying the opener batted fantastically and scoring a century was an enormous weight off his shoulders. This was Khawaja’s fifteenth Test century and his fourth in opposition to England, with the opposite three coming in Australia.

    “A huge weight off his shoulders. I know he is determined and once he got through that new ball on that wicket, he played beautifully,” stated Head.

    Khawaja additionally accomplished 1000 Test runs in opposition to England and is now three runs wanting finishing 13000 runs in first-class cricket. With Khawaja and Carey within the center, Australia can be seeking to consolidate a giant whole on Day 3 to pile strain on the hosts.

  • IPL 2023: KKR’s power lies of their spin bowling, says Zaheer Khan

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former speedster Zaheer Khan reckoned that Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) power throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 lies of their spin bowling. Although Sunil Narine hasn’t carried out in newest situations, Varun Chakravarthy and Suyash Sharma have made inroads into the opposition batting.

    On Wednesday, April 26, KKR defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 21 runs on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Khan acknowledged that the Knight Riders are a hard nut to crack in useful spin-bowling circumstances.

    “First you plan a certain way and then you see the result on the pitch. KKR decided that against RCB, they’d use their spinners more. The spinners went and executed. It’s not just the captain, but you have to have bowlers of a high calibre.

    “The one thing we’ve seen this evening is that KKR’s strength lies in their spin bowling. They leave an impact on a game with their bowling in favourable conditions,” Zaheer Khan instructed Jio Cinema.

    Chakravarthy acquired the Player of the Match award after he accomplished with figures of 4-0-27-3. Suyash, nonetheless, picked up the important wickets of Faf du Plessis and Shahbaz Ahmed.

    Eoin Morgan, former England skipper, throughout the meantime, heaped reward on Jason Roy for having fun with a whirlwind knock in the direction of RCB. Roy scored 56 runs off 29 balls with the help of 4 fours and 5 sixes. Roy has made an affect in the entire three video video games he has carried out so far.

    “He’s so imposing at the top of the order. Not only does he possess a huge amount of power, there’s a lot of class there as well from the England international. He’s such a big performer. In any changing room he goes into, he breathes confidence.

    “What a tall-statured guy, well-built and imposing. Jason stamps his authority early in the game. I think that was a huge point of difference for them,” Morgan added.

  • CSK vs SRH, IPL 2023: How loads MS Dhoni is missed shall be felt solely when he goes, says Eoin Morgan

    By India Today Sports Desk: World Cup-winning former England captain Eoin Morgan acknowledged MS Dhoni has been having enjoyable along with his time with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 and added that his absence shall be felt massively when he hangs up his boots.

    Eoin Morgan acknowledged MS Dhoni was speaking with loads energy and enthusiasm when he was reflecting on Chennai Super Kings’ win over SunRisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Friday, April 21.

    MS Dhoni was at his candid biggest when he was interacting with adorned broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, talking regarding the help from the Chepauk crowd, CSK’s youthful bowlers and the joking criticism about not getting among the best catch of the match award after taking a stunner to dismiss Aiden Markram, the opposition skipper.

    After the one-sided contest, Dhoni was moreover seen interacting with a bunch of kids from the opposition camp, passing on the info throughout the transient chat even as a result of the SRH players had been listening to him with rapt consideration.

    The spotlight was firmly on MS Dhoni and he appeared to have been having enjoyable with in what was in all probability his swansong season throughout the IPL.

    “I think that was the biggest thing to take away from the interview. Just his energy around what he was talking about. It really oozed a lot of class, but also showed how much enjoyment he was getting from leading this group,” Morgan instructed Jio Cinema.

    “In the changing room, you can see how animated he is during the game. Saw just after the game, he is passing on all the information that he has gained over the years. Actually, he is unbelievably humble to see he was in the wrong position. He wasn’t.

    “It’s merely good to see. They are very grateful for him as a pacesetter. But you may solely realise how loads he is missed when he goes. And that’s going to be felt. His impression of essential key players throughout the side and the necessary factor performers. They will miss him when he finishes,” he added.

    MS Dhoni hinted at retirement on Friday when he acknowledged he is grateful for the prospect to profit from the help from the Chepauk crowd throughout the ‘closing phases’ of his career.

    With the glove, Dhoni was spot on Friday as a result of the veteran wicketkeeper took a catch, effected a stumping, and pulled off the one-hand-gloves-off run-out throughout the closing provide of SRH’s innings.

    CSK rode on Ravindra Jadeja’s 3-wicket haul and Devon Conway’s 77 not out to restrict SRH to 134 sooner than gunning down the entire throughout the nineteenth over.

    CSK, who’re throughout the third spot on the elements desk, will journey to Kolkata to face Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, April 23.

  • IPL 2023: Eoin Morgan backs ‘expert’ Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer to deal with accidents all through season

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former England captain Eoin Morgan has backed Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer to deal with accidents successfully via the continuing IPL 2023 season.

    Stokes and Archer have been struck by accidents inside the ongoing advertising marketing campaign, which has seen them miss only a few video video games for CSK and MI respectively. The CSK all-rounder hasn’t carried out since their win over LSG, whereas Archer has not lined up for MI since their opening match in direction of RCB.

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    Despite the setbacks, Morgan has backed every the English stars to deal with themselves successfully via the IPL season. During a digital interaction, as quoted by PTI, the earlier England captain talked about that Stokes and Archer know their our our bodies successfully and talked about that they put collectively themselves for a full 12 months.

    “They are two very experienced players. They know their bodies inside out. Ben has managed his body exceptionally well through all three formats his whole career.”

    “Jofra is back and bowling well; obviously he had a little bit of setback. But these players know their bodies, they are preparing for the full year not (for) just an IPL season,” talked about Morgan.

    Morgan feels that the Ashes and the upcoming World Cup will seemingly be added obligation to Stokes and Archer and talked about that every males will perceive how so much confidence they’ll get from performing successfully inside the IPL.

    “Ben clearly is not struggling; he went down with an illness (toe injury). (About) Jofra, I am not sure but he has a niggle. If they are not playing in the IPL, they would be playing County cricket, which is exactly the same risk level. It is actually a bigger risk level because (they would be) bowling more overs and playing four-day cricket.

    “For me, IPL is the best against the best and it puts you under huge amount of pressure, very similar to international cricket. This year being a World Cup and an Ashes year (there is) added responsibility.

    “For those two players, you don’t have to remind them how much confidence it gives when you perform at the IPL,” talked about Morgan.

  • Eoin Morgan excited to reunite with Jos Buttler and Jason Roy in SA20: I am unable to wait

    Eoin Morgan will reunite along with his former England teammates Jos Buttler and Jason Roy because the trio will play for the Paarl Royals within the inaugural version of SA20 subsequent 12 months.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Dec 6, 2022 11:15 IST

    Eoin Morgan will play for Paarl Royals in SA20. (Photo Credits: PTI/IPL)

    By India Today Web Desk: The 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan is worked up to reunite along with his former England teammates Jos Buttler and Jason Roy on the Paarl Royals for the inaugural version of SA20 subsequent 12 months.

    Morgan’s legacy goes past guiding England to World Cup glory at Lord’s because the Dublin-born revolutionised England’s white-ball cricket and inspired a brand new era of fearless England gamers.

    Although Morgan retired from worldwide cricket halfway by means of this 12 months, his motivation laid the inspiration for Buttler to guide England to the T20 World Cup 2022 glory.

    “I can’t wait. It is unbelievably exciting coming back to a country that I love playing in, and have played quite a bit in for the last 6-7 years,” Morgan stated.

    “To be teaming up with my very good friends, Jos Buttler and Jason Roy, is something I am looking forward to. But not only that, the tournament and the time of year, it allows us all to bring our families and share the experience of not only touring a beautiful country, but also playing cricket’s most popular format.”

    Morgan, who has been a part of a number of T20 leagues, together with the IPL, stated that the exponential progress of franchise cricket has benefitted home gamers exterior of the varied nationwide groups. He added that SA20 may unearth comparable home-grown heroes.

    “Some of the most exciting tournaments that I have played in, I have played in their inaugural year, things are very raw, things are very exciting, and one of the biggest attributes that a strong domestic tournament brings is an opportunity for domestic players to pit themselves against the very best and biggest names in the world,” Morgan stated.

    “I envisage this tournament laying on that platform and what it creates actually is something that cannot be replicated in countries that don’t have high profile tournaments. It creates domestic heroes. In countries that have strong T20 tournaments, or Hundred tournaments, you have players that don’t necessarily get opportunities in international cricket but they become household names over the first couple of years.”

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    Dec 6, 2022

  • In 90s, rival groups wished to repeat Australia, now it’s us: Moeen Ali

    Star all-rounder Moeen Ali sees nothing flawed in rival groups making an attempt to “copy” the much-talked-about England template in white-ball cricket following their resounding success in world occasions. With their latest triumph in Australia, England turned the primary staff to carry the ODI and T20 World Cup trophy in the identical cycle.

    Eoin Morgan caused a radical change in mindset and enjoying type following England’s dismal marketing campaign within the 2015 World Cup and Jos Buttler is carrying ahead his legacy. An necessary member of the English white-ball staff, Moeen feels it’s pure for different groups to emulate their aggressive strategy to the sport. He additionally drew a parallel with the all- conquering Australian staff of the Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s.

    “The template was spoken about way back. I really feel we’ve got change into a greater staff now. Morgs (Morgan) did an excellent job to vary the mindset, which is the toughest half, to place the template there.

    “Now we can adapt to different conditions, different teams, use different bowlers in the death and there is flexibility in the batting order. This team is going to get even better,” Moeen advised PTI on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi T10 League.

    On the England template which has change into the benchmark in worldwide cricket, the 35-year-old stated: “Whenever a team is winning, for example Australia. They used to win all the trophies. Everyone wanted to copy them. Now England have won 50 over and T20 world titles and teams want to copy us.” England had misplaced to India and South Africa at dwelling earlier this 12 months and Moeen stated it was a well timed wake-up name for them.

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    — England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 24, 2022

    “We played South Africa and India in the summer. They beat us because they were playing the same brand of cricket we were playing.
    “So we knew we had to get better and it is a good template to follow. I won’t be surprised if other teams follow that template,” stated Moeen, who’s captaining the Morrisville Samp Army right here.

    ‘Now even young player can play only two formats’

    England had little time to have a good time their T20 World Cup success Down Under as that they had an ODI sequence lined up towards Australia three days after the ultimate. With franchise cricket additionally rising around the globe cricket, the scheduling has change into extra hectic than ever. Cricketers who play three codecs are discovering extraordinarily powerful to handle their workload, resulting in frequent breaks.

    “The drawback is in case you are a younger participant, you’ll be able to’t play all codecs now. Earlier you might. Now persons are getting pigeon holed into Test or T20 gamers. I don’t suppose it’s good for them and good for the sport.

    “In India, Australia and England gamers receives a commission fairly nicely however in different nations they don’t. So at occasions they miss out on worldwide cricket for franchise cricket.

    “Lots of people say IPL is there (makes calendar extra crowded) however IPL is a large match, you’ll be able to’t say that.

    “For example a West Indies player rather play in the IPL for money and exposure than (international cricket).”

    ‘Mindset in bilateral rubbers and ICC events is very different’

    England had misplaced to India at dwelling however they gave them a hiding within the World Cup semifinals with a 10-wicket win.

    England have received two world titles within the final three years whereas India await their first ICC trophy since 2013.

    Asked about India’s lack of ability to win world occasions whereas they persistently do nicely in bilateral cricket: Moeen stated: “The strain is totally different, we felt a whole lot of strain this time as we have been determined to win the trophy.

    “We additionally know the opposite groups are feeling the identical strain. In a bilateral sequence, there’s a lot to think about and you’ll relaxation gamers.

    “When it involves ICC, there are totally different venues, the strain is totally different. That is the place the mindset comes into play.

    “If you have the team ethos where you don’t worry about getting out, that helps. We played our best cricket against India that day. If you play a certain brand of cricket you will fail but you have to stick with the players as long as you can.”

    On his T10 expertise, Moeen added: “T10 is fast, so there is not much time. You have to go hard from ball one and that can help in improving your game.”

  • Zen Master: Eoin Morgan leaves behind lasting legacy with England’s T20 World Cup victory in Australia

    England’s T20 World Cup win underneath the management of Jos Buttler was extremely. A comeback victory from the verge of getting knocked out from the competitors England’s marketing campaign was particular, and it’s time that Eoin Morgan, England’s former captain, get his due for it.

    By Kingshuk Kusari: “He (Eoin Morgan) had the chance to become the T20 World Cup winning captain but someone blew that up,” Stokes had the Sky panel in splits after England’s T20 World Cup win. The all-rounder referred to himself, bringing again the recollections from 2016 – a time when England had simply learnt the methods of recent white ball cricket.

    The context was essential, so was the joke, as a result of England’s T20 World Cup win on the Australian shores had the mark of 1 monumental particular person – Eoin Morgan. Born in Ireland, Morgan plied his commerce later with England and rose to fame after the nation’s disastrous 2015 ODI World Cup marketing campaign. Morgan shot to fame along with his number-crunching, risk-assessing strategies that noticed a speedy rise of England’s white-ball sport.

    Suddenly, a crew that might not beat Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Australia within the ODI format had reached the finals of the match in 2016. Overwhelming favourites to clinch the title even until the ultimate over at Eden Gardens, the desires fell aside when Ben Stokes was hit for 4 sixes by Carlos Braithwaite.

    But one thing caught with England that night time as Morgan wrapped his arms round Stokes’ shoulders, that these boys have been right here to remain.

    Rebuilding the Ruins

    Speaking after the T20 World Cup 2022, Harbhajan Singh lauded England. The Indian World Cup winner stated that Rohit Sharma’s crew wanted to learn to play the white ball format from the English aspect.

    And why not? Since 2015, listed below are England’s ends in the white-ball format underneath the captaincy of Eoin Morgan (until 2021) and Jos Buttler.

    2016 T20 World Cup – Final
    2019 ODI World Cup – Winner
    2021 T20 World Cup – Semi-final
    2022 T20 World Cup – Winner

    It is kind of potential that this crew runs deep as soon as once more within the 2023 version of the ODI World Cup as effectively, set to be hosted by India.

    The New Era Brand

    Under the management of Eoin Morgan, England discovered an ideal mechanism. The gamers have been chosen to make the crew bat as deep as potential, and a bowling unit, various sufficient to assault and management every time essential.

    The model underneath Morgan basically was, for those who come to bat first, placed on a mammoth quantity of runs after which defend it as onerous as you possibly can.

    Since Morgan took over, England broke the file for the best complete in a males’s ODI match thrice, as soon as in 2016, subsequent in 2018 after which as not too long ago as 2022. And that primarily turned the model, rating a heap of runs after which defend it effectively.

    Eoin Morgan comes out to bat. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    It is alleged that when batters failed for England, Morgan would go into the dressing room and say that “Don’t worry, you will get the big runs next time.”

    This gave the crew confidence to play fearless cricket, which has introduced them their outcomes as we speak. That confidence translated into what Buttler did to Naseem Shah within the last of the T20 World Cup.

    After almost getting edged out by the pacer 4 instances in an over, Buttler proceeded to lap the bowler for a six over fine-leg.

    “I stood there that Naseem Shah over, play and miss. Play and miss. And [Buttler says] I can’t play him normally, so I will scoop him for a six. Ridiculous! (Laughs),” Stokes couldn’t assist however snort on the state of affairs.

    Fine-tuning all of the Time

    A squad can’t stay static and Morgan understood higher than most. As an individual fascinated by information, Morgan’s capability to provide you with a number of plans was distinctive. England, underneath his period constructed up a pool of specialized gamers that might ship at any given level – however with their very own particular model.

    Take the instance of Jofra Archer.

    While the Indian bowling assault misplaced their bearings after the accidents to Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, England had been taking part in with out Jofra Archer – probably probably the most threatening bowler within the present period for over a 12 months.

    With Mark Wood as his alternative, Jofra was not wanted. However, thunderstruck when Mark Wood was dominated out resulting from physique stiffness within the semi-final and last match of the 2022 World Cup, and what have been the outcomes?

    A win by 10 wickets vs India after which a 5-wicket victory vs Pakistan. At the center of it? Chris Jordan, who neither has the worry issue of Wood and Archer, nor does he have the uncooked expertise.

    England exploited Jordan’s defensive bowling capabilities and attacked with the swing of Sam Curran. The crew additional did effectively to bowl Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone to get as many overs out as potential. Against India, that labored, and towards Pakistan, Sam Curran stole the present.

    Buttler continues the legacy

    It is an unbelievable achievement to win the World Cup, it’s probably even higher if you are able to do it inside an 12 months into the captaincy tenure. Buttler’s takeover of the crew in 2022 rang alarm bells by way of mixture and choices. The begin was rocky and a few onerous calls have been made.

    Buttler axed Morgan’s trusted lieutenant Jason Roy and introduced within the exiled Alex Hales. Stokes chatting with Sky after the win identified that one shouldn’t take Buttler’s tactical acumen with no consideration and that he had taken 95 per cent of the choices accurately within the T20 World Cup marketing campaign.

    A Captain Forever

    Transitioning just isn’t straightforward, particularly for captains of Eoin Morgan’s stature. However, for the English World Cup-winning captain, his last name turned a masterstroke. Morgan letting go of his mantle after taking part in Ireland, simply months away from the World Cup, gave England sufficient time to suppose.

    Make no mistake, the inspiration of England’s T20 World Cup win was laid by Eoin Morgan – the Zen Master who might see sooner or later.

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Nov 16, 2022

  • India Maharajas vs World Giants, Legends League Live Updates: World Giants win toss, decide to bat

    India Maharajas vs World Giants, Legends League Live Updates: World Giants captain Jacques received the toss and opted to bat in opposition to India Maharajas of their Legends League charity match on the Eden Gardens on Friday. Harbhajan Singh is captaining the Maharajas.

    Virender Sehwag can be main Gujarat Giants within the match opener in opposition to Gautam Gambhir’s India Capitals on Saturday. The league will characteristic all girls umpires in a primary of its type initiative in India.

    Follow stay rating and updates of India Maharajas vs World Giants under.

  • The Hundred 2022: England soccer skipper Harry Kane lights up Lord’s along with his batting, meets Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler

    Harry Kane is understood for his abilities at soccer, as he’s the captain of the England crew on the highest stage. Playing on the Wembley Stadium, the 29-year-old is at present the bedrock of his soccer. On Monday, Kane made his presence felt, this time at a cricket floor, on the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

    Kane was current on the Home of Cricket in the course of the match between London Spirit and Manchester Originals within the second version of the Hundred. During this whereas, Kane confirmed that aside from wielding magic with the soccer, he can lengthy use the lengthy deal with to good impact in cricket.

    “Should we get into the competition? Are you more nervous about this or leading the side out at Wembley?” the presenter requested Kane, who was preparing with pads and gloves.

    “I am more nervous about it to be honest,” Kane replied. Meanwhile, former England skipper Nasser Hussain regarded on with fingers on his waist.

    Thereafter, Kane peppered the leg aspect boundary and confirmed that he’s no mug with the bat. He pulled the cricket ball with sheer precision. He regarded like a correct batter as he stored middling the balls.

    Swapping for

    Great to have you ever at #TheHundred, @HKane pic.twitter.com/NhII3Qr7F4

    — The Hundred (@thehundred) August 8, 2022

    Later, Kane additionally caught up with former England cricket skipper Eoin Morgan and the swashbuckling Jos Buttler.

    Kane additionally posted a video the place he mentioned that strolling out on the Lord’s was one in all his goals.

    “It’s a great format, especially for the younger generation, bringing them into the game. Looking forward to seeing it,” Kane mentioned.

    “It’s one of our dreams, walking out. About to smash some sixes out of the park,” he mentioned.

    Actually buzzing right here. Always wished to stroll out at Lord’s. Special sporting venue. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/Bi0o4y3OjA

    — Harry Kane (@HKane) August 8, 2022

    As far because the match was involved, the Spirit, led by Morgan, defeated the Originals, captained by Buttler, by 52 runs.

    — ENDS —