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  • Ravi Shastri criticises India’s physique language vs Nepal: Took 3 catches to wake them up

    Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has slammed the Indian group for his or her poor physique language in opposition to Nepal within the Asia Cup 2023. India dropped three catches within the first 5 overs of the match on Monday, 4 September. Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Ishan Kishan had been the responsible events who failed to stay switched on throughout the early overs of the sport.

    India captain Rohit Sharma himself criticised the fielding and stated that a whole lot of enchancment was wanted.

    Speaking to Star Sports throughout the match, Shastri slammed the Indian group and stated that it took 3 drops for India to get up.

    “The approach, at the very beginning, those catches going down. The body language seemed flat. It took those three catches to wake them up. By that time their openers were going well, Jadeja came and stemmed the rot,” Ravi Shastri stated on Star Sports.

    Nepal switched their strategy after the three drops and batted aggressively within the first 10 overs. The batters had been punishing in opposition to something bowled brief to them and added runs at a brisk tempo.

    “Put in to bat which had a little bit of moisture and had something for the fast bowlers, I think Nepal did an outstanding job. They will take that score,” Shastri stated.

    “They went after the bowling. They hit those sixes. Immediately 50 was on the board and the confidence was rubbed off on the middle-order and the lower order. This showed in the last five overs that showed there. It’s great. From Nepal’s point of view, just think if the crowd that came here. First time the Indian crowd has been outnumbered,” Shastri additional added.

    Nepal had been capable of rating 230 runs earlier than getting bowled out in 48.2 overs. In the rain-interrupted sport, India had been set a goal of 145 runs in 23 overs, which Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill chased down in 20.1 overs.

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    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Sep 5, 2023

  • WTC Final: David Warner, Ravichandran Ashwin snubbed as Ricky Ponting picks combined Test XI

    By India Today Sports Desk: Australian good Ricky Ponting revealed his combined Test XI by deciding on avid gamers from the Australia and India squads ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

    The WTC final will occur from June 7-11 on the Oval. Ahead of the competitors, Ponting based totally his alternative on newest kind reasonably than reputation, aiming for a stability between left and right-handed avid gamers.

    At the very best of the order, Ponting chosen Rohit Sharma and Usman Khawaja ahead of David Warner as a result of the opening batters, with Rohit named as a result of the group’s captain attributable to his administration experience. Marnus Labuschagne was chosen as a result of the No.3 for his distinctive effectivity in latest instances.

    “I’ll start with Usman Khawaja. His last couple of years, whether it has been in Australia or away, have been outstanding at the top of the order,” Ponting talked about on The ICC Review podcast. “I’m going left hand-right hand, so I’ll go for Rohit Sharma as the other opener. He’s not just entirely form-based either. I wanted him to be captain of the side.

    “Since he (Labuschagne) bought right here into Test cricket as a concussion sub at Lord’s when Steve Smith purchased hit by Jofra Archer, he’s hardly put a foot flawed,” Ponting said. “He’s improved and can be found on in leaps and bounds to be the place he is now, correct on the excessive of the world Test Batting Rankings, so it was pretty arduous to go earlier him.”

    Ponting then picked Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, two of the greatest batters of the last decade, for the middle order. Ravindra Jadeja, whose batting has significantly improved in Test cricket, was chosen as the all-rounder.

    “Pretty arduous to go earlier the next couple I’ve purchased inside the batting line-up, which can be Virat Kohli and Steve Smith,” Ponting said. “If you focus on good avid gamers of the ultimate decade, every of these guys is likely to be correct on the excessive of anyone’s file. Both with distinctive Test information and every make numerous a complete bunch.

    “What I’ve seen with Ravi Jadeja the last two or three years in Test cricket is how much his batting has improved, and he can easily hold down a number six or number seven spot.”

    Ponting chosen Alex Carey as a result of the wicket-keeper, acknowledging his distinctive defending experience. The bowling assault consisted of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mohammad Shami, and Nathan Lyon. Ponting praised Starc’s wonderful effectivity before now 12 months and Shami’s newest kind in Test cricket.

    With a formidable lineup, Ponting expressed confidence in his combined XI, stating that he wouldn’t should be on the opposing group going by means of them. He emphasised that the group had all bases coated and anticipated an intriguing World Test Championship final.

    Ricky Ponting’s combined India-Australia Test XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Ravindra Jadeja, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Mohammed Shami

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  • Did not wish to run him out like that: Rohit on Shanaka

    India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday stated he didn’t need Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka ‘Mankaded’ after the batter had backed up too far on method to a gallant hundred within the first ODI right here on Tuesday.

    Riding Virat Kohli’s 73rd worldwide hundred and half-centuries from Rohit and Shubman Gill, India posted an imposing 373 for seven after being requested to bat first.

    Sri Lanka have been by no means within the hunt after dropping half their facet for 161, however Shanaka (108 not out off 88 balls) stood tall amid the ruins together with his combating knock.

    Captain @ImRo45 explains why he withdrew the run-out enchantment at non striker’s finish involving Dasun Shanaka.#INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/ALMUUhYPE1

    — BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023

    However, he wouldn’t have reached the landmark had it not been for Rohit’s intervention. He withdrew an enchantment for run out on the non-striker’s finish by Mohammed Shami after the batter had left the crease, giving Shanaka a possibility to finish his century.

    “I had no idea Shami did that (run-out), he (Shanaka) was batting on 98. The way he batted was brilliant, we cannot get him out like that. Not something that we thought off, hats off to him, he played really well,” Rohit stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.

    After the batters’ tremendous performances, pace retailers Umran Malik (3/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) put the icing on the cake in a lopsided sport, although Rohit stated India may have bowled higher as a crew.

    “We began off rather well and to get that complete was an incredible effort from all of the batters. The platform was set to return out and play freely. I assumed we may’ve bowled barely higher, however don’t wish to be too essential of it though the dew was not a lot.

    “We bowled well as a unit and if you want to win games like this, everyone has to come to the party. There are some areas we need to look at as a group and again it’s a team sport.” Man of the Match Kohli, who struck 12 fours and a six in his 87-ball 113, stated one has to play each sport as whether it is his final outing.

    “I don’t think there was anything different. My preparation and intent always remain the same. I thought I was hitting the ball nicely. It was close to the template I play with, I understood we needed an extra 25-30 runs,” Kohli stated.

    “I attempted to know the situations within the second half. Tried to get a cushty complete for us on the board. The one factor I learnt was desperation doesn’t get you wherever. You don’t have to complicate issues. You go on the market and play with none concern, I can’t maintain on to issues.

    “You have to play for the right reasons and almost play every game like it’s your last and just be happy about it. The game is going to move on. I am not going to play forever, I am in a happy space and enjoying my time playing.” Thanks to their skipper’s knock, the Sri Lankans ended at 306 for eight in 50 overs. Shanaka stated his new ball bowlers weren’t up to speed.

    “I think the start their openers gave, we didn’t use the new ball well, unlike their bowlers who got it to swing. We did have a plan, but the bowler’s didn’t execute the basics right,” Shanaka stated.

    “We didn’t use variations during the first 10 overs. (With the bat) I think I’m doing the basics well, I think I should bat higher in the T20Is, but the team needs me to bat at 6 with Bhanuka at 5.”

  • With a little bit of luck Rohit and Co. can carry dwelling the trophy: Sunil Gavaskar

    Amid the controversy over Mohammed Shami’s non-selection in India’s T20 World Cup squad, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar has backed the workforce, saying that Rohit Sharma’s troops have the wherewithal to win the Cup.

    “I believe that this team, with a bit of luck that every team needs, can bring home the trophy,” Gavaskar informed The Indian Express.

    The T20 World Cup is commencing from October 16 and on full of life Australian pitches, India don’t have severe tempo of their ranks besides Jasprit Bumrah, who has recovered from a again harm. From that perspective, Shami’s exclusion – he’s a stand-by – was much more shocking, given his high quality, expertise and tempo.

    Also, this may put the younger Arshdeep Singh, picked forward of the senior quick bowler, beneath added stress.

    Gavaskar, although, refused to enter the choice controversy.

    One title 🏆
    One aim 🎯
    Our squad 💪🏻#GroupIndia | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Dw9fWinHYQ

    — BCCI (@BCCI) September 12, 2022

    “Once the team is selected, then it’s our India team and we all have to back it. We shouldn’t question selections and omissions as it can demoralise some of the players,” the batting maestro informed this paper.

    His remark got here at a time when a number of former cricketers have been calling out India’s T20 World Cup squad choice, Shami’s omission to be exact. “I would have picked Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Shubman Gill for the T20 World Cup. Would have given them a long run in T20Is because they all had a brilliant IPL season,” former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar informed this paper on Tuesday.

    Another former India captain, Mohammed Azharuddin, the present Hyderabad Cricket Association president, too, had expressed his shock after the workforce was introduced, tweeting: “Surprised at the omission of Shreyas Iyer and Md. Shami from the main squad. Shreyas Iyer instead of Deepak Hooda and Md. Shami in the place of Harshal Patel would be my choice.”

    Shami hasn’t been picked for T20Is for the reason that T20 World Cup final yr, though he had a superb IPL this season, claiming 20 wickets at an financial system fee of eight in 16 video games for champions Gujarat Titans. The Chetan Sharma-led nationwide choice committee has introduced him again to the fold for the house T20I collection in opposition to Australia and South Africa that may precede the World Cup.

    Shami has an excellent Test document in Australia – 31 wickets in eight matches – however the 32-year-old has performed just one T20I Down Under.

    There’s a sense within the cricket circles that Shami may ultimately get into the principle squad, as the vast majority of the Indian quick bowlers have had a dodgy health document and there are probabilities of gamers breaking down. Nobody desires a participant to select up an harm, but when that occurs, Shami can be a ready-made substitute, providing high quality. That, nevertheless, is a reactive mind-set, going right into a event the place India could be beneath big stress on the heels of their Asia Cup debacle and in addition, a group-stage exit on the final yr’s T20 World Cup.

    India’s group on the planet occasion has Pakistan and South Africa as effectively, whereas the West Indies, too, may be a part of in the event that they emerge because the Group B winners within the qualifiers. Two groups from every group would qualify for the semifinals.

  • India tour of England | Shardul Thakur on his nick-name ‘Lord’: It reveals how a lot my teammates love me

    India all-rounder Shardul Thakur opened up on his nickname ‘Lord’ and ‘Beefy’, saying that he bought these after his sensible performances in opposition to England final summer time.

    England certainly one of my favourite locations to play cricket: Shardul Thakur (AP Photo)

    HIGHLIGHTSEngland certainly one of my favourite locations to play cricket: Shardul ThakurShardul mentioned his nicknames present how a lot his teammates love meThakur has been a revelation for the Indian aspect on abroad excursions

    India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on his nicknames ‘Lord’ and ‘Beefy’ (referring to Sir Ian Botham) that he bought from his Indian mates after his sensible performances in opposition to England within the ongoing Test sequence final summer time.

    Shardul has earned the title of Lord from his teammates and cricket followers. He has already proven final yr precisely what he’s able to in English situations with each bat and ball and shall be essential for India’s probabilities at Edgbaston. Thakur has been a revelation for the Indian aspect on abroad excursions since his debut.

    Thakur performed two essential knocks throughout the Oval Test final yr as his 57 helped India put up 191 runs within the first innings. The Indian pacer scored one other essential knock within the second innings as he contributed 60 runs to the Indian group’s huge 466. Ultimately, the guests gained the sport by 157 runs.

    “England is a bowler’s paradise. The ball swings here and at a time you can get a lot of wickets in one spell. So yeah, England is one of my favorite places to play cricket. I am fine with any name (laughs). The name Bull is what they have been calling me since my Ranji Trophy days. I am fine with any nickname that my teammates give me. Lord and Beefy just got famous after my performances against England. It shows how much my teammates love me. It’s good to hear, sounds good when it falls on my ears,” Shardul mentioned in a latest video posted by bcci.television.

    From fond reminiscences of enjoying in England to the funniest nicknames given to him by his teammates. @imShard shares all of it as #GroupIndia gear up for the rescheduled #ENGvIND Test at Edgbaston. – By @RajalArora

    Full interview https://t.co/kewiZpuSmp pic.twitter.com/YjbjbF7mPp

    — BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2022

    “The pace attack that we have, everyone is doing well, including Shami, Bumrah and Umesh whenever he gets a game. Sometimes these bowlers get 2-3 wickets in their first spell and then I come a bit later in the game when they need rest. But I have started to like that role and it’s my duty, as I know if I deliver a performance at that stage then it creates an impact in the match,” Shardul added.

  • Pacers efficiency hallmark of our workforce getting outcomes lately: Virat Kohli

    Victorious Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday attributed the Test workforce’s effective outcomes abroad lately to his tempo assault and rated Mohammed Shami among the many finest three seamers on the earth presently.
    The formidable India tempo unit destroyed a listless South Africa to trend an emphatic 113-run win within the first Test right here, setting the workforce heading in the right direction for a maiden sequence victory within the nation.
    Kohli lavished wealthy reward on his colleagues after the workforce’s large win.

    “Just the way these guys bowl together, it’s just a hallmark of our team getting a result from that position, not just in this game but also in the last two-three years,” Kohli mentioned on the post-match presentation ceremony.
    India have been handed the benefit on the primary day itself when centurion KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal set it up with an enormous opening partnership, and Kohli mentioned that the partnership made an enormous distinction to the result of the match.
    “The discipline that the batters showed… Winning the toss, batting first overseas is a tough challenge. Credit to Mayank and KL the way they set it up,” he mentioned.
    “We knew we were in pole position with anything over 300-320. We have a lot of belief in our bowling unit and knew the bowlers will get the job done,” Kohli identified.
    This is India’s fist win at Centurion and the India skipper, recalling his workforce’s incredible victory at Wanderers within the ultimate Test of the 2018 Test sequence, mentioned that consequence from the previous instilled loads of self perception.
    “It’s a top start for us. We have to understand one day was washed out – shows how well we played. It’s always a difficult place to play against South Africa. We got so much confidence out of Johannesburg last time. It’s a ground we love playing at.”
    The subsequent match is scheduled to be performed at Johannesburg from January 3-7.
    Speaking about Shami, he mentioned, “He is absolutely world class talent. For me he’s in the best three seamers in the world at the moment. His strong wrist, his seam position and his ability to hit a length consistently.”
    “Very, very happy for him to get 200 wickets and have an impactful performances.”
    Pacer Jasprit Bumrah couldn’t bowl quite a bit within the first innings, and Kohli felt his workforce may have gotten an even bigger lead within the first innings if that wasn’t the case.
    “Spoke about it within the change room — the actual fact he didn’t bowl a lot within the first innings, it allowed South Africa to get round 40 extra runs.
    South African skipper Dean Elgar, who top-scored for his aspect with a preventing 77, mentioned there have been a number of positives for his workforce however expressed his disappointment with the batters.
    This is barely the third occasion when South Africa had been dismissed beneath 200 in every innings of a Test match at residence, since their re-admission in 1991.
    “Obviously not a nice thing knowing we lost a Test here. Did a few things wrong. Lot of positives coming out that we can use in the next two. Always the nature here. Always going to be tough because the wicket’s playing slower (first morning),” Elgar mentioned.
    “Indian openers did the fundamentals right. We didn’t quite execute the lengths well. After some good chats our bowlers executed the lengths and restricted India to what we thought was a par score,” he added.

    “New ball is something you have to get through playing here. Can’t emphasise enough on the hard work our bowlers put in to get 20 wickets. Our batters let us down. I’d say the batting was the difference between the two sides,” Elgar defined.
    “We’ll have a little sit-down with myself and the management to strategise. Didn’t do a lot of wrong things. Not all doom and gloom for us. We thrive under the pressure which is a positive for us,” he mentioned.

  • Youngsters confirmed in Australia that transition might be clean after we retire: Shami

    Senior India pacer Mohammad Shami says the efficiency of the group’s “net” bowlers within the historic triumph in Australia has proven that the transition might be clean when the present assault walks into the sundown.
    The tempo quartet of Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav, arguably India’s finest ever, has been instrumental within the group’s success abroad.
    However, none of them have been obtainable when India breached fortress Gabba to win their second consecutive Test collection Down Under.
    Someone like a Mohammad Siraj turned the chief of the assault in his debut collection and accidents meant that web bowlers like Shardul Thakur, T Natarajan and Washington Sundar received sudden alternatives which they grabbed with each arms.
    “The youngsters will be ready to take over from us when our time (to retire comes). The more they play, the better they will get. I think the transition will be very smooth whenever we are done with the game,” Shami, who was dominated out of the collection after the Adelaide Test on account of a wrist harm, informed PTI.
    “The group received’t endure even when one huge title retires. The bench is prepared. Experience is at all times required and the kids could have that in due time.
    “The trend of carrying net bowlers in the bubble environment has helped them massively and given them valuable exposure,” he added.
    Barring Kartik Tyagi, all of the bowlers who have been a part of India’s jumbo squad in Australia received to play in extraordinary circumstances with Shami, Bumrah, and Umesh getting injured through the collection and Ishant not being round.
    Asked what impressed him probably the most concerning the likes of Siraj and Thakur, Shami mentioned: Whoever is available in has an open thoughts, talks frankly and is supremely assured. They are able to bowl with the brand new ball or outdated ball. The manner they carried out in Australia reveals their character.
    “Beating Australia in Australia once is a very big achievement, we were able to do it twice, that too with no senior bowlers around. It has shown we can rely on the youngsters.”
    Shami mentioned the success of the present group boils right down to the enjoyment they share in one another’s success.
    Giving his personal instance, Shami mentioned he was helped massively by Ishant when he made his debut and that taught him to share his knowledge with the kids coming into the aspect.
    The extremely expert Shami additionally make clear his relationship with Ishant, who performed his a hundredth Test through the residence collection towards England.
    “What do I say about him. He is the perfect man round. Doesn’t provide the feeling that he has performed double of what you could have performed. When I had are available in, he had already performed about 50 video games.
    “Since day one he by no means behaved like a senior. He likes mingling and laughing round. His behaviour has taught me to easy methods to deal with a teen.
    “When a youngster joins, it is imperative that an established player talks to him about everything under the sun, it lifts his confidence. If you have someone like Ishant around, I don’t you think can feel down for a long time.”
    Talking extra concerning the bond they share, Shami added: “It is a recreation of confidence and how one can execute plans. We have completely different abilities, Ishant, Jassi and I and we preserve reminding one another of our respective abilities and stick with them.
    “We are pushed by each other when we are tired. This fast bowling group is just wonderful. The last four five years with them have been really special. We have enjoyed each other’s success and this is something you should learn from the Indian team. There are no talks behind the back.”
    While Shami broke his wrists whereas batting in Australia, he has not had any main health points ever since he modified his routine put up 2014.
    With the IPL and a busy worldwide season lined up, Shami is focussing on getting fitter as a cricketer.
    “Skill stays with you so I just try to better my fitness. The training schedule changed massively post 2014 and the way I have changed my eating habits (no more biryani) are also a big achievement,” Shami added.