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  • IND vs ENG | More India is allowed to get away, extra toothless ICC will look: Michael Vaughan

    Image Source : BCCI Joe Root and Virat Kohli
    Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Friday stated the extra India is allowed to “get away” with producing pitches that aren’t deemed ok for Test cricket, the extra “toothless” the ICC will look.

    England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat within the third Test towards India on a spin-friendly Motera monitor to go down 1-2 within the four-match sequence.

    The match ended inside two days with the pitch drawing flak from former gamers like Vaughan, although batting legend Sunil Gavaskar credited the Indian spinners fairly than blaming the floor.

    “The longer powerful countries like India are allowed to get away with it the more toothless the ICC will look,” Vaughan wrote within the Daily Telegraph.

    “The governing body are allowing India to produce whatever they wish and it is Test cricket that is getting hurt,” he stated whereas expressing his displeasure with the BCCI.

    Vaughan, who has led England from 2003 to 2008, felt broadcasters asking for refunds if a match finishes too quickly might assist change issues. “Perhaps it is going to take broadcasters to ask for refunds for issues to alter. They settle for Test ending early as a result of the gamers will not be ok however not when house boards produce such poor pitches.

    “They are left with three blank days but are still having to pay for production. They will not be happy and might think twice about good money for Test rights,” Vaughan stated.

    He referred to as India’s win “a shallow victory” however admitted that the house crew is a lot better geared up to cope with the situations.

    “India won the third Test but it was shallow victory. In fact, there was no winners from that game at all,” Vaughan began his column with these phrases.

    He added, “Yet, India confirmed their talent. We will not be being truthful if we don’t settle for that their talent ranges in these situations are much better than England’s.

    “But the good of the game needs to be looked at and as ex-players it is our duty to call it out.”

    Vaughan stated the pitches within the final two Tests have let the gamers down. “We must be truthful and recognise that these gamers are battling for his or her careers and over the past two weeks they’ve been let down by the surfaces.

    “How can anybody say that 250 is a par first innings rating in a Test match and declare the pitch is sweet sufficient. Test cricket just isn’t about accepting you might want to have a little bit of fortune as a batsman to attain runs within the first innings.

    “… If you might have a World Test Championship you might want to deduct factors for producing surfaces that aren’t deemed ok for Test cricket.

    “But it is also a real concern for the game that we have seen India respond to going 1-0 down by producing pitches which turn prodigiously from ball one and which they know full well will only last two or three days,” Vaughan stated.

    He additionally blamed England’s rotational coverage and stated they deserved to be within the place they’re in in the mean time.

    “The disregard they showed by sending Jonny Bairstow home to walk his dogs for two weeks and then go back and bat at three against Ravi Ashwin has bitten them on the backside.” 

  • IND vs ENG third Test | Virat Kohli, Joe Root react after third Umpire overrules Ben Stokes’ catch

    Image Source : TWITTER Ben Stokes’ catch
    England’s Ben Stokes stirred up an issue when his catch was dominated out within the third Test in opposition to India on the newly renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The occasion occurred at first of India’s first innings when Shubman Gill was on strike, going through veteran Stuart Broad beneath lights.
    Broad’s supply caught Gill’s edge and flew low in direction of Stokes within the slips. The on-field umpire gave out because the soft-signal however the TV umpire was fast to identify that the ball had touched the bottom earlier than Stokes accomplished the catch. 

    Stokes and skipper Root have been additionally left amused with the TV Umpire’s choice. Root shook his head in disbelief. India skipper Virat Kohli, however, was shocked at England’s attraction. 

    Earlier, India spinners bundled out England for simply 112 inside two periods at a virgin strip in Motera. Axar Patel plucked his second five-wicket haul whereas Ravichandran Ashwin took three to disrupt England’s run-flow. 
    Ishant Sharma, taking part in his a centesimal Test for India, additionally chipped in with one wicket. The lanky pacer opened the floodgates as he dismissed opener, Dominic Sibley, for nought.
    Captain Joe Root then caught with Zak Crawley because the latter hit a counter-attacking half-century. However, the pair could not see England by way of to the tip of the session, with Root falling to Ashwin for 17. Root was the second-highest scorer with a 58-ball 17

  • D/N Test: How Axar Patel spun an online round Three Lions with the pink ball

    Axar Patel’s left-arm spin noticed England collapse to 112 of their first innings on the primary day of the day-night third Test on Wednesday. Opting to bat after successful a vital toss, Joe Root’s males as soon as once more seemed clueless towards the spin of Patel.
    Patel picked up for six/38 in 21.4 overs because the guests misplaced 4 wickets within the opening session earlier than falling half within the second.
    Opener Zak Crawley was England’s prime scorer with a breezy 53-run knock that got here off 84 balls earlier than he was trapped LBW by Patel. Crawley’s spectacular keep at crease included 10 fours.

    Test Match Live..New Satrt of Axar patel in #MoteraCricketStadium2nd Wicket …. Audience is Like God for Indian Team… #INDvENG @BCCI pic.twitter.com/E6pcQD0lqD
    — Rudra Pratap Singh (@Rudra_cr7) February 24, 2021
    With 6/38, Patel in his second Test match of his profession – at his dwelling floor, turned the primary Indian spinner to take a five-wicket haul in a day & night time Test match.
    The collection is presently tied 1-1 after England triumphed within the opener and India claimed the honours within the second sport.
    Brief Scores:
    England 1st Innings: 112 all out in 48.4 overs (Zak Crawley 53, Joe Root 17, Axar Patel 6/38, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/26, Ishant Sharma 1/26).
     

  • Spinners will come into play for positive however pacers can’t be ignored both in pink-ball Test: Virat Kohli

    A rank turner is being anticipated at Motera however India captain Virat Kohli expects pacers to have as large a task as spinners within the day-night third Test in opposition to England, a facet riddled with “many weaknesses” in accordance with him.
    Both groups have received a recreation every within the four-match sequence and forward of third Test right here beginning Wednesday, the discuss has been incessantly focussed on the character of the virgin monitor on the refurbished stadium.
    Asked if the ball is unlikely to swing a lot within the third Test, Kohli stated he expects the pacers to be within the recreation until the ball is “nice and shiny”.
    “I don’t think that is an accurate assessment (that bowl will not swing). The pink ball does tend to swing a lot more than the red ball. We experienced that when we played for the first time in 2019 (against Bangladesh),” Kohli stated within the pre-match press convention.
    Kohli additionally rejected the evaluation that England would have an edge if the pitch favours pacers.
    “…not really bothered about what the strengths and weaknesses of the English team are. We have beaten them in their home as well, where the ball does way more and hold them out every time so we’re not really bothered with that. It’s just about playing well as a team,” he stated.
    “And yeah, there are numerous, many weaknesses within the opposition facet as properly, if you’re eager to take advantage of them. If it’s a seamer pleasant monitor for them it’s for us as properly.
    “And we probably have, you know, among other teams, the best bowling attack in the world so we’re not really bothered by what the ball might bring differently to the table. We’re ready for anything that comes our way,” he asserted.
    Both groups go into the sport with plenty of unknowns. The pink ball is thought to assist the pacers however it stays to be seen how a lot it would assist the spinners, which is taken into account India’s power at residence.
    Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma has already stated that it is going to be one other turning pitch. Kohli stated dealing with the pink ball is more difficult than the purple ball regardless of the character of the floor.
    “It is much more challenging to play with pink ball regardless of the pitch you play on. Especially in the evening, if as a batting team, you are starting your innings under lights then that one and a half hour is very challenging,” he stated.
    “Yes spin will come into play for sure but I don’t think the new ball and fast bowlers can be ignored. The pink ball does bring them into the game till the ball is nice and shiny, something we are very well aware of and preparing accordingly,” added Kohli.

  • Watch: Rishabh Pant tries his fingers on drone digicam forward of Pink ball Test

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Rishabh Pant tries his hand on the drone throughout a coaching session in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
    Following an enormous win in opposition to England within the second Test, which tied the sequence 1-1, there is a sense of confidence and tranquility that may very well be felt within the Indian camp with the idea the sequence is there to take if they’re placing of their finest effort within the residence situation.
    With the India-England carnival reaching Ahmedabad for the maiden pink-ball Test between either side, gamers have been slugging it out within the nets so as to get accustomed to the thriller ball of Test cricket. 

    However, Indian gamers simply know get pleasure from time collectively to seek out some mild moments throughout coaching and on Tuesday BCCI shared a video that mirrored precisely that.
    In a uncommon video from India’s apply session on the newly-refurbished Motera Stadium, Rishabh Pant was seen having some enjoyable with a drone digicam together with Ashwin and different gamers. 

    The video actually goes with the witty character the younger cricketer has been over the previous few months, particularly after his series-winning exploits Down Under, which has established himself because the alternative for the Indian nice MS Dhoni.
    Pant can be identified for his chirpings behind the stumps. During the opening day of the primary Test match between India and Australia, Rishabh Pant continued to chirp away behind the wicket to encourage his bowler.
    Pant’s ‘commentary’ behind the stumps started early from Day 1. During the twelfth over, Ravichandran Ashwin got here from across the wicket to opener Rory Burns, and Pant cheekily says, “Idhar se phasega toh maza aayega!” (It’d be enjoyable if he will get trapped from this angle!)

  • IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli appears to finish ‘century-long’ wait to surpass historic Ricky Ponting file

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File picture of Virat Kohli.
    Indian captain Virat Kohli has actually made a degree within the ongoing India-England sequence with two traditional fifties however a file forty second worldwide century as a captain has been nonetheless allusive; prolonging the wait to surpass Aussie nice Ricky Ponting as essentially the most profitable captain so far as scoring tons are involved.
    His newest likelihood to breach the milestone can be on Wednesday when the third Test of the sequence will start on the newly-refurbished Motera Stadium, internet hosting its first day/evening Test encounter.

    Currently, each Ponting and Kohli are tied on the high place within the checklist with 41 centuries to their identify. Interestingly, Ponting took 324 video games to achieve the feat whereas Kohli has up to now performed 188 matches as chief of the Indian staff.

    Retired South Africa captain Graeme Smith is a distant third with 33 centuries in 286 matches. Former Australian captain Steve Smith is fourth on the checklist with 20 centuries to his identify in simply 93 video games.
    However, one should not overlook {that a} century for Kohli can be simpler mentioned than accomplished as final yr noticed the charismatic captain go with no century in a season hit with COVID-19 pandemic.
     

  • Need to be additional cautious and focussed whereas batting throughout twilight part: Rohit Sharma on pink ball Test

    Image Source : PTI Rohit Sharma 
    Set to play in solely his second pink ball Test, India opener Rohit Sharma on Sunday mentioned he might be “extra cautious and focussed” whereas batting through the twilight part of the day-night match towards England right here.
    Rohit, who scored a blinding 161 within the second Test in Chennai, had featured within the first day-night Test held in India towards Bangladesh in November 2019 however didn’t bat through the twilight part.

    “So far I have only heard from fellow teammates that it plays on mind. I played just one pink ball Test against Bangladesh but didn’t get to bat at that (twilight) time when sun was about to set,” he mentioned throughout a digital press convention forward of the third Test towards England, beginning right here on Wednesday.
    “It’s obviously a little challenging, the weather and light suddenly change. You have to be extra cautious and focussed, you need to talk to yourself. All batters are aware of these challenges. We just need to be mindful of the situation and play accordingly.”
    The four-Test sequence between India and England is presently tied at 1-1.

  • IND vs ENG | New Motera Stadium to have 4 dressing rooms, LED lights for higher visibility in pink-ball Test

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli and Joe Root
    The new-look Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera’s newly put in LED floodlights will eradicate shadows making it simpler to identify the aerial balls through the upcoming Day/Night Test between India and England, beginning February 24.

    The world’s largest cricket stadium will even have 11 centre strips, which can also be distinctive together with by no means earlier than heard 4 dressing rooms with in-built gymnasium, stated Gujarat Cricket Association’s joint secretary Anil Patel.

    The Motera Stadium had undergone in depth renovation which began when present BCCI secretary Jay Shah was in command of state cricket unit.
    With a seating capability of 1,10,000, which is greater than Melbourne Cricket Ground, the GCA will put up round 55,000 tickets on sale for the following two Test matches on the venue.

    Recently, the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy’s knock-outs have been held on the Motera. “This is the only stadium in the world with 11 centre pitches on the main ground. Also we are the only stadium in the world with same soil being used for practice as well as centre strips,” GCA joint secretary Patel stated.

    “Instead of mast lights, we have installed LED lights on the entire circular roof for better visibility and to eliminate shadows” he stated.

    Patel additionally stated that state-of-the-art drainage system will assist the bottom dry up in fast time in case of a heavy downpour. “Sand has been used beneath the grass. This together with a state-of-the-art drainage system will take away the rain water in a short time compared to different common grounds.

    “Even in case of 8 cm of rainfall during a match, the water would drain out very fast. This will reduce the chances of matches being cancelled due to rain” stated Patel.

    He added that equipments value Rs 2 crore have been bought only for the maintenance of the bottom. The stadium, unfold in an space of 63 acres, additionally has 6 indoor pitches with bowling machines. This is along with the out of doors apply pitches and two apply grounds with a small pavilion space, stated Patel.

    “This is the only stadium in the world with four dressing rooms for the players. Each dressing room has a state-of-the-art gymnasium among other amenities. The stadium also has a clubhouse with 50 deluxe rooms and five suites” Patel stated through the media tour of the stadium.

  • India vs England: Dew could cut back swing in day/evening Test at Motera

    Physically they had been in Chennai. But as was evident on Tuesday, the Indian workforce administration has began preparation and planning for the third Test in Ahmedabad — a pink-ball affair beneath lights, to be performed from February 24.
    A hen’s-eye view of India’s reserve gamers’ apply from the TNCA Club balcony confirmed that the workforce’s focus has shifted to the all-important day-nighter. Hardik Pandya was batting within the nets in opposition to the pink ball. After the match, Pandya, together with Pujara, got here to the centre sq. at Chepauk to have one other pink-ball batting stint. This is a sequence with a distinction.
    Conditions on the new Motera shall be vastly totally different from Chennai. The pitch can have grass cowl, a requisite for pink-ball Tests. Ahmedabad has already began setting the stage, as knowledgeable by Gujarat cricketer Samit Gohel.“The ground has both red soil and black soil pitches and as of now a decent grass cover is there on both types of pitches. Pink-ball needs grass and the pitches are fresh. In the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts, although it was a white-ball tournament, the pitches behaved well. The ball was coming on to the bat, while bowlers, too, had some purchase,” Gohel informed The Indian Express.
    In late February, dew could possibly be an element. “What happens here, when the dew is heavy, the wet ball also becomes heavy. So it stops to swing, conventional or reverse. Spinners also struggle to grip the ball. Weather at the moment is a little hot and humid in the morning, but it’s getting cooler in the evening. Dew could be a factor if it’s heavy,” Gohel stated.
    Usually, in house situations, India are unstoppable as soon as they get the momentum. In 2016, after England had completed the primary Test at Rajkot stronger, the hosts bounced again on a Vizag turner to win the second and ended up successful the five-match sequence 4-0. Spin-punch did the job. But pink-ball Tests convey quick bowlers into prominence. Because of the additional coat of lacquer, pink ball requires reside grass on the floor.
    At Adelaide Oval, 11mm grass is routine. At Eden Gardens, the venue that hosted India’s first-ever pink-ball Test in November 2019, curator Sujan Mukherjee had left 6mm reside grass on the strip. Extra coat of lacquer means extra swing. Grass on the pitch means lateral motion off the seam. Then there’s the twilight interval, when batsmen face issue to select the ball.
    READ | Ahmedabad pink ball Test offered out: Ganguly
    So England have the freedom to brush off the defeat and begin afresh. The situations for the third Test – the primary on the new Motera Stadium – are anticipated to be extra akin to the Blighty than the subcontinent. And when pacers are on the forefront, it turns into a battle of equals.
    A lot is at stake within the third Test. India have to win this sequence 2-1 a minimum of to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) closing and whether or not they can get there, and in addition their probabilities of successful the continuing sequence, will rely upon their efficiency within the day-night Test. The equation shall be completely totally different, making turner-induced momentum all however redundant. Little surprise then that Pandya is seemingly on the workforce administration’s radar supplied he’s bowling-fit.
    England’s tempo assault is world-class in beneficial situations. James Anderson and Jofra Archer will return to the Playing XI. Stuart Broad shall be there and in all chance the very spectacular Olly Stone as nicely. To qualify for the WTC closing, the vacationers must win the sequence by a 3-1 margin; powerful name given {that a} subcontinental pitch is ready to return for the fourth Test. For England although, prospects that the following recreation affords are ok to maintain the dressing-room morale excessive. For India, the sequence, and their WTC future, hinges on the following Test.
    As for India’s workforce composition, opener Shubham Gill sustained a blow on his left forearm whereas fielding on the third day of the second Test. He didn’t area at present and was taken for a precautionary scan. He is anticipated to be match for the third Test. And the workforce administration would hope that quick bowler Mohammed Shami, who suffered an arm fracture in Adelaide, turns into out there for choice.

  • Ahmedabad pink ball Test bought out, will resolve on IPL crowds quickly: Sourav Ganguly

    A delighted BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday introduced that every one tickets for the pink ball Day/Night Test between India and England in Ahmedabad have been “sold out”, including {that a} name on entry of spectators within the upcoming IPL may also be taken shortly.
    The pink ball Test between India and England is slated to start on the Motera, the world’s largest cricket stadium, in Ahmedabad from February 24 and the authorities have determined to permit 50 p.c spectators.
    “Ahmedabad is completely sold out. Happy to see normalcy back,” Ganguly advised Star Sports in an interview.
    “I spoke to Jay Shah and he’s very keen on these Test matches. Just for him also cricket is coming back to Ahmedabad after six-seven years because they built the new stadium,” former India captain stated.
    The fixture would be the second time India host a Day/Night Test. The first was performed in Kolkata in opposition to Bangladesh in 2019.
    “I have told him we have set an example with pink-ball Test last year in Kolkata, so it cannot go beyond that and we want to see every seat and stand full. And that’s what it is, the tickets have gone, as well as for the T20s which will follow the Tests,” Ganguly stated.
    The second Test between India and England in Chennai marked the return of spectators for a world match in India after COVID-19 outbreak compelled an entire shutdown of sporting exercise in March final 12 months.
    The BCCI can also be considering permitting spectators within the IPL, which is slated to start within the second week of April.
    “This year is going to be big as well because of what it is. We’ll see whether we can get the crowd back into the IPL, it’s a decision we’ll have to take very shortly. But it’s going to be another great tournament,” Ganguly stated.
    Talking concerning the IPL mini-auction, to be held on Thursday, Ganguly stated: “It just isn’t an enormous public sale however numerous groups can have quite a bit to fill. Specially Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super King’s can have numerous work to do within the public sale.
    The former Indian skipper added {that a} pink ball Test might be a everlasting fixture in each residence sequence.
    “Absolutely. One pink-ball Test in a sequence is good. Every technology goes by way of modifications, pink ball is among the principal modifications for Test match cricket, and to maintain Test match cricket alive.
    “I think with packed Ahmedabad stadium the next week will be another great sight for everyone.”
    On the private entrance, Ganguly, who underwent two rounds of angioplasty final month, stated he’s feeling ‘fit and fine.’
    “I’m feeling absolutely fine. Yes, there was a bit of scare but luckily it wasn’t as scary as everyone thought. I’m fit and fine and I’m back to work.”