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  • World Cup Qualifiers: ZIM captain Craig Ervine credit Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl for well-known win vs Windies

    By India Today Sports Desk: Zimbabwe registered a well-known win at their residence in opposition to West Indies within the Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. The loss left two-time world champions West Indies on the verge of getting knocked out of the event. Guided by an all-round efficiency from Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe beat Shai Hope’s workforce by 35 runs regardless of registering a under par 268-run whole within the first innings of the match.

    Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine credited the workforce’s psychological toughness after the sport and mentioned that it was a tough win for the aspect.

    “Losing the toss and having to bat first, those 10-15 overs was quite tricky to navigate. The wicket was a little two-paced to begin with. We did well to not lose early wicket and that gave us a bit of breathing space,” Ervine mentioned after the match.

    Zimbabwe nonetheless weren’t doing properly in some extent within the first innings of the match. But a 100-run partnership from Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl helped the workforce attain a comparatively secure whole. Zimbabwe targetted the stumps within the second innings of the match and compelled the Windies gamers into errors. Windies, who had been cruising at 100/2, had been bowled out for simply 233 runs in 44.4 overs.

    “Raza and Burl batted brilliantly for their 100-run stand. We did feel that we were maybe 20-30 short of what would probably be a winning score. It is always going to be tough (mentally). We have talked about treating every game and opposition the same,” Ervine mentioned.

    Calling the victory fairly emotional, the Zimbabwe captain thanked the gang, who backed their aspect all through the encounter.

    “Today has been quite an emotional day for everybody and it is not a long time before we have to come back and play again on Monday. Thank you to all the supporters who came out and supported us. The crowd was absolutely phenomenal and hopefully we can see such a crowd again,” Ervine concluded.

  • MI vs PBKS tip-off XI: Shikhar Dhawan extra more likely to play, Raza for Short, Jofra Archer unlikely to play

    IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma-led high-flying Mumbai Indians will sort out Shikhar Dhawan’s Punjab Kings on the long-lasting Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

    Punjab Kings started the advertising and marketing marketing campaign with two wins nevertheless throughout the subsequent 4 has managed only one win. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians began the season with two crushing defeats sooner than bouncing once more with three wins on the trot.

    Ahead of the mouth-watering battle, Indian Express brings you the tip-off XI for the match.

    Shikhar Dhawan extra more likely to return

    Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan, who missed the ultimate two video video games as a consequence of a shoulder hurt, will potential make a comeback in opposition to Mumbai Indians. In the 4 matches Dhawan has carried out, he has aced the anchor place to perfection. Dhawan has amassed 233 runs with a strike charge of 146.54, along with two fifties. Dhawan has posted a story on his Instagram, the place he could also be seen doing rehabilitation. Stand-in skipper Sam Curran in opposition to RCB talked about: “Shikhar is getting closer.”

    Raza for Short

    Sikandar Raza was the Player of the Match in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants nevertheless was ignored for the RCB sport. Kings may should revisit that decision and play the all-rounder as a substitute of Matthew Short. Raza has scored 57 and picked up one important wicket. Short, who has carried out 4 matches throughout the match has managed solely 79 runs up to now throughout the match.

    Archer unlikely to return

    Mumbai Indians pacer Jofra Archer is away from cricket for an prolonged timeframe as a consequence of his well being factors. Archer in a modern dialog with the ESPNcricinfo, spoke about how arduous he is trying to put himself in among the finest place doable. “Obviously the last two weeks aren’t exactly what you would hope for after being so fully active. But it’s what you expect when you’ve been off for a long time: the body’s not going to be 100 per cent straight away. There are going to be moments when it feels a lot more serious than it actually is. I don’t know which game will be the next game, but I’m just trying to put myself in the best position possible [to play].”

    Venue stats

    Wankhede is a chasing flooring. Since the start of 2021, the teams batting second have gained 22 out of the 32 night T20s carried out at this venue.

    MI vs PBKS tip-off XI

    MI XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Riley Meredith, Arjun Tendulkar, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff

    Impact participant – Piyush Chawla

    PBKS XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), M Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

    Impact participant – Rahul Chahar

  • Former England batter Gary Ballance named in Zimbabwe squad for Ireland T20I sequence

    Former England left-handed batter Gary Ballance is ready to ply his commerce within the three-match T20I sequence in Ireland. The southpaw has already performed 39 matches on the worldwide stage.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 4, 2023 16:55 IST

    Former England batter Gary Ballance named in ZIM squad for Ireland T20Is. Courtesy: Reuters

    By India Today Web Desk: Former England batter Gary Ballance has been picked in Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the three-match T20I sequence towards Ireland to be performed from January 12 to fifteen on the Harare Sports Club.

    Ballance performed U19 cricket for Zimbabwe within the World Cup again in 2006. However, he made a shift to England and performed 39 matches (23 Tests and 16 ODIs). But after the Nottingham Test towards South Africa again in July 2017, Ballance didn’t get to don the nationwide jersey.

    Ballance additionally acquired himself tangled in an issue after the revelations surrounding ‘institutional racism’ on the Yorkshire county membership got here to the fore.

    Earlier, the 33-year-old Ballance signed a two-year take care of Zimbabwe cricket to play on the worldwide and home stage.

    “I’m thrilled to be joining Zimbabwe Cricket and can’t wait to start work with some great coaches and talented players,” Ballance was quoted as saying earlier.

    “The opportunity to represent Zimbabwe has given me a new-found passion and excitement for the game,” he added.

    In the meantime, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba and Regis Chakabva received’t be part of the upcoming sequence. Raza is at the moment in Bangladesh to participate within the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

    Their premier quick bowler, Blessing Muzarabani, is but to get well from a quadriceps damage and missed the bus for the Ireland sequence. In his absence, Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava are anticipated to steer Zimbabwe’s bowling assault.

    Zimbabwe squad for Ireland T20Is

    Craig Ervine (captain), Gary Ballance, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Jan 4, 2023

  • IPL Auction 2023: To have a Punjabi munda in Punjab is a good match – Sikandar Raza after being picked by PBKS

    IPL 2023 Auction: Sikandar Raza was picked for INR 50 Lakhs by Shikhar Dhawan’s Punjab Kings within the public sale that came about on Friday, December 23.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 24, 2022 08:39 IST

    Raza after being picked by PBKS: To have a Punjabi munda in Punjab is a good match. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has performed in a lot of leagues world wide, together with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Caribbean Premier League (BPL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).

    At the age of 36, Raza is all set to participate within the Indian Premier League (IPL). On Friday, December 23, Punjab Kings (PBKS) picked him up within the public sale at his base worth of INR 50 lakhs.

    It’s not a shock that the Sialkot-born Raza is happy about taking part in his commerce for the Punjab-based franchise.

    “It was part of my thinking that before I hang my boots up, it would be nice to have the IPL on my CV. Alhamdulillah (thank God) it has happened. I am really happy, humble and excited at the same time. I would have [been fine with] any franchise but to have a Punjabi munda in Punjab, it is a great match,” Raza was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo.

    Raza narrated the feelings he went by way of when the public sale was happening. The veteran stated that his web obtained disconnected and he did not comply with the public sale, after which he was flooded with congratulatory messages.

    “I was in training today. I was calm. Sometimes I was nervous. I went through all the emotions before the auction. We went back to the hotel. Then there was an anti-corruption meeting [while the auction was on]. When it was my turn at the IPL auction, I was moving from one room to another, and the internet got disconnected.

    “While it was connecting again once more, I began getting a number of messages from my mates, congratulating me. I stated, ‘What, I can not see it. Are you guys taking part in a prank?’ They stated examine the public sale. I stated I’m checking however I have never even been up there.

    “What happened was, by the time I reconnected, I had gone already. So, basically, I didn’t see the bid. Maybe that was a good thing actually. I reckon it’s a good thing. If I was watching, I would have shouted in the meeting!” Raza added.

    Raza has been one of many high performers, particularly in T20s this yr. He was the choose of the gamers for Zimbabwe within the T20 World Cup 2022 on Australian soil.

    Recently, Raza additionally broke the previous Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s document of most T20I Player of the Match awards in a calendar yr.

    In 158 T20s, Raza has scored 3109 runs at a mean of 23.55 and picked up 79 wickets with two four-wicket hauls to his title.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Dec 24, 2022

  • ‘I was scared that cricket was over for me’: Sikandar Raza’s journey- From a tumour risk to profitable in opposition to his ‘motherland’ Pakistan

    A day after Zimbabwe surprised Pakistan, pushing them to the brink of an early elimination from the T20 World Cup, the workforce hasn’t had a lot time to have a good time. They needed to take the lengthy flight from Perth to Brisbane – from the Western Australian coast to the japanese seaboard – to face Bangladesh. Sikandar Raza, whose three wickets helped Zimbabwe to the nail-biting victory, spoke to The Indian Express concerning the win, his efficiency, and his profession on the whole.

    Incredible group this!

    Thanks for the continual assist to Chevrons from house and overseas

    Next vacation spot Brisbane#t20worldcup #t20 #zimvspak #zimbabwe #visitzimbabwe #cricket #chevrons #alhamdulillah #alwaysalhamdulillah #inshaallah #prayers #grateful pic.twitter.com/Ow3VWSRYI8

    — Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) October 28, 2022

    EXCERPTS:

    Has the win in opposition to Pakistan sunk in?

    It hasn’t. Actually, it’s arduous to sink in. There has been a collection of occasions which has been arduous to sink in for the previous few weeks. Nobody thought we’d qualify (for the Super 12 stage). When we received in Hobart and certified, then too it took time to sink in. Now we noticed the attractive Stadium in Perth and now going to the ’Gabba (Brisbane), taking part in with the massive boys, these moments are nonetheless arduous to sink in. We are doing nicely and due to this, we’re getting an opportunity to play at such venues. Nobody believed us however everybody within the workforce did their greatest.

    Did you might have time to have a good time?

    No, we didn’t. Actually, we haven’t even had time to relaxation. By the time we returned to the lodge, it was near 1 am. We had been departing early within the morning and by the point my packing was over, it was already 3 am. So I made a decision to say my morning prayers earlier than catching some sleep. So, I managed to sleep for less than an hour. Then I wakened, packed my baggage and rushed to the airport. I did handle to talk to my household again house, however it was a really quick dialog. There are loads of unanswered messages in my inbox. The extra I reply, extra messages will come. My physique and thoughts are drained, determined for some relaxation. There is one other sport coming in a few days. I’ve to vary my routine for that, with totally different time zones, it’s difficult.

    Coming again to the Pakistan sport, what does this win imply for Zimbabwe?

    We all got here with a objective and all of us attempt to attain it. The win has given us nice satisfaction. It means rather a lot to me, my household, to Zimbabwe due to the objective we set. Basically, we needed to qualify for the T20 World Cup and play with massive boys, after which register just a few surprises. It wasn’t the truth that we received on Thursday however how we received that was necessary for us. How our perspective carried us by means of.

    “He just seems to know exactly what to do, when to do it.” 🙌

    Ricky Ponting talks concerning the brilliance of Sikandar Raza and his latest success.

    Lessons by @BYJUS 📽️#Byjus | #KeepLearning pic.twitter.com/lWm4dKdnpg

    — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2022

    Pakistan had been crusing in direction of a win, if you bought two wickets off consecutive balls…

    There had been round 80 for 3 at one stage however once we noticed the scoreboard, they required extra runs with fewer balls left. The run fee was greater than 6.5 per over which implies they had been nonetheless behind the sport. Later, the asking fee went to 7 after which over 7.5. So all of us felt that if we bought just a few fast wickets, one by no means is aware of the place this sport will go. We needed to minimise the boundaries and tried to not enable them to take two runs. We needed them to take probabilities. That’s all we did, we created strain.

    What had been you pondering?

    I had bowled two overs and (skipper) Craig (Ervine) took me off, which was the precise name. He got here and requested me what I used to be pondering. I informed him that it’s time we must always use spin. In case, our seamers weren’t capable of full their quota regardless of the wicket suiting them, we would have liked to make use of 4 overs of our spin quota. When Craig requested me to bowl once more, I made certain that I caught to the plan of getting dot balls and giving solely singles. I bought hit for a six however I used to be nonetheless making an attempt to get a dot ball, in order that I might go away as many runs as potential for my teammates to defend.

    What was the dialogue over the past over?

    Everyone was requested their opinion. I used to be requested too, it got here right down to 11 runs within the last over. (Brad) Evans was requested what was going by means of his thoughts and he informed us the areas he was concentrating on. We gave him the sphere accordingly.

    If not with the bat, he’ll get you with the ball 💥

    Sikandar Raza turned the tide of the sport together with his sensible spell and is the @aramco POTM ⭐ pic.twitter.com/mMPKj369Zi

    — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2022

    Will this win have an effect on Zimbabwe cricket? Will this drive the brand new technology to take up the sport?

    It means rather a lot. We are the flag-bearers of this nation and must be sure that the following technology again house takes up the game. Families shall be inspired as a result of it may give an honest life. The drawback begins when one is taking part in cricket however not incomes by means of it.

    Now if one sees Zimbabwe doing nicely, profitable video games, you see loads of bonuses being introduced. Things would possibly change. We don’t have a pool of gamers until now. I hope there are extra youngsters taking on the game and that may enhance the usual of Zimbabwe cricket.

    You had been born in Pakistan and now helped Zimbabwe beat Pakistan…

    I’ve been requested this query so many instances. Wherever I’m going, I do know this query shall be requested. My feelings are the identical, I respect all nations. I signify Zimbabwe and that’s necessary to me.

    You have had an excellent run of late, with each bat and ball…

    I’m actually proud of the way in which issues have been going for me for the previous few months. Loads of arduous work has gone in and I began to consider in profitable matches for my workforce. I’ve modified my perspective and strategy in direction of this sport.

    How a lot did Sunil Narine provide help to?

    I used to be a part of the Caribbean Premier League and was fascinated by Sunny’s ability and the way good he’s. I used to ask him questions not only for the sake of asking, however to study new issues from him. He could be very useful, even now he takes time to observe my movies. He replied to my messages. He guided me. There had been two different boys who helped me. Ravi Bopara helped me with the knuckleball and after I was altering my motion, the one who stood by me was Imran Tahir.

    (Twitter/Screengrab)

    Two years in the past, there was a time if you felt your cricket profession was over…

    I used to be scared that cricket was over for me. There was a tumour risk, I bought my biopsy completed, and by chance there was no most cancers. But I needed to bear a number of surgical procedures on my shoulder. Believe me, I felt it was throughout, however it appears God had one thing else deliberate for me. He needed me to see this present day.

  • Sikandar Raza thanks Ricky Ponting for ‘little push’ after Zimbabwe beat Pakistan: It did a marvel

    T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 1 run within the Super 12 match after Sikandar Raza bagged the Player of the Match award for his three-wicket haul.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 27, 2022 23:26 IST

    It did a marvel: Raza thanks Ponting for ‘little push’ after ZIM beat PAK. Courtesy: Getty Images

    By India Today Web Desk: Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza stated that he was extremely motivated after seeing a clip, that includes Ricky Ponting, previous to the match towards Babar Azam’s Pakistan on Thursday, October 27 on the Perth Stadium.

    Raza turned the Player of the Match after Zimbabwe secured a one-run win over the Men in Green within the T20 World Cup Super 12 match. Raza stated that the video pushed him to carry out effectively and he was crammed with goosebumps on seeing Ponting converse.

    “I know there was a small clip that was sent to me this morning and it was Ricky Ponting having a small word. I was excited. I was nervous. I was thrilled about today. Motivation was always there, but if I needed that little push, I thought that clip did a wonder this morning. So thank you very much to Ricky as well,” Raza was quoted as saying to the broadcasters.

    “..some of my friends and family members messaged and they said they had a kind of tear in the eye. For me, I had goosebumps, one of the greats of this game talking about Zimbabwe and in particular me,” he said.

    “Not that I needed an extra kick, but if I needed that, that clip did the job for me. I wanted to stay calm, but at the same time be pumped up for this game,” Raza added.

    Raza performed an vital function within the World Cup for his group. Although he failed with the bat in hand, the off-spinner accounted for 3 scalps and helped Zimbabwe safe an vital win.

    After opting to bat first, Zimbabwe scored 130 on the again of Sean Williams’ helpful knock. Later, they restricted Pakistan to 129 within the second innings.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Oct 27, 2022

  • Sikandar Raza humbled to turn out to be first Zimbabwean to ever win ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August

    Sikandar Raza grew to become the primary participant from Zimbabwe to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for the month of August. He hit three ODI a whole lot in the course of the month, with two coming towards Bangladesh and one towards India.

    Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza hit three a whole lot in August. (Credits: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSSikandar Raza scored two a whole lot towards Bangladesh and one towards IndiaRaza stated he was honoured to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month awardSikandar Raza thanked his followers in Zimbabwe and abroad for supporting him

    Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza scripted historical past, turning into the primary participant from his nation to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for August.

    Sikandar Raza defeated England star all-rounder Ben Stokes and New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner to assert the honours along with his three ODI centuries in the course of the month.

    “I’m incredibly humbled and honoured to have won the player of the month award from the ICC more humbling that I’m the first Zimbabwean to ever win such an award,” Raza advised the ICC.

    “I would like to thank everybody who has been in the changeroom with me over the past three to four months that goes out to the technical staff and to the players. Without you guys this would not have been possible.

    “Lastly, I wish to take this chance to thank all of the followers in Zimbabwe and abroad for all of your prayers, for all of your needs…they have been nicely acquired and I’m eternally grateful.”

    The 36-year-old Raza’s first hundred within the month of August got here towards Bangladesh. The right-hander performed an unbeaten knock of 135 in the beginning of the month. He got here in at a time when Zimbabwe have been in bother at 62/3 whereas chasing 304.

    Raza and his teammate Innocent Kaia stitched a vital 192-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Raza, the extra aggressive among the many two, batted until the top, scoring 135 off 109 balls as Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets within the first ODI.

    Raza carried his type within the subsequent match along with his 117 not out off 127 balls, which helped Zimbabwe safe the three-match ODI sequence towards Bangladesh earlier than the sequence resulted in 2-1.

    The veteran all-rounder Raza nearly pulled it off for Zimbabwe within the third and ultimate ODI match towards India.

    But not like the 2 video games towards Bangladesh, he did not get help from the opposite finish. With 15 runs wanted, Raza departed for 115 runs within the penultimate over. Zimbabwe fell quick by 13 runs and India accomplished the clear sweep 3-0.

    — ENDS —

  • Zimbabwe vs India, third ODI Predicted Playing XIs: India set to check bench energy after claiming sequence

    After already sealing the destiny of the sequence, KL Rahul’s India will lock horns with Zimbabwe within the third and remaining ODI on Monday, August 22 at Harare Sports Club.

    Having already received the sequence 2-0, the Men in Blue could look to offer their benched gamers a couple of probabilities. Earlier, veteran wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa stated that it could be unfair if Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi don’t get a single sport on the tour.

    If the Indian workforce makes adjustments of their batting lineup, both Tripathi or Gaikwad, if not each, ought to get an opportunity. Shubman Gill has been in wonderful kind together with Shikhar Dhawan. However, KL Rahul wants to seek out his mojo after getting out cheaply final time round.

    Shardul Thakur ought to retain his place after he picked up a three-wicket haul within the final match. Ishan Kishan couldn’t get going within the earlier match and he wants to tug up his socks within the final sport of the sequence.

    As far as Zimbabwe are involved, Regis Chakabva and Co might be seeking to salvage some pleasure and evade a sequence whitewash at residence.

    Sikandar Raza was good within the ODIs and T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh, however hasn’t been in a position to put forth his A-game within the ongoing sequence. In Craig Ervine’s absence within the workforce, the onus can even be on the skilled Sean Williams to regular the ship within the center order.

    Predicted Playing XIs:Zimbabwe

    Tadiwanashe Marumani, Regis Chakabva (C), Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava

    India

    Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Tripathi/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan

    — ENDS —

  • Zimbabwe vs India, third ODI: Chance for India to get morale-boosting clear sweep earlier than Asia Cup

    India and Zimbabwe are set to lock horns within the third match of the three-match ODI sequence on Monday, August 22 at Harare Sports Club.

    India, captained by KL Rahul, have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence. On Saturday, August 20, the Men in Blue defeated Regis Chakabva’s males by 5 wickets to seal the destiny of the sequence.

    Shardul Thakur was wonderful with the ball, choosing up essential wickets of Innocent Kaia, Chakabva and Luke Jongwe. Thereafter, Sanju Samson stayed unbeaten on 43 and helped India win the match with as many as 24.2 overs to spare.

    Samson additionally bagged the Player of the Match award for his first rate knock. Prior to the sequence, KL Rahul was but to win a single match because the captain of the Indian staff, however he’s now on the verge of guiding his staff to a clear sweep.

    As far as Zimbabwe are involved, they appeared far more spectacular within the second ODI, particularly within the bowling division. However, they didn’t have quite a lot of runs to defend.

    Sikandar Raza, who tormented Bangladesh with one large rating after the opposite, hasn’t fairly put his finest foot ahead. The onus may even be on Chakabva and Sean Williams to carry the Zimbabwean batting collectively.

    India have received 14 ODIs in opposition to Zimbabwe in a row and it received’t be stunning in the event that they go forward with a 3-0 sequence victory. Moreover, the win may even hold them in good stead forward of the Asia Cup within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Head to HeadTotal

    Played – 65, Win – 53, Lost – 10, Tied – 2

    In Zimbabwe

    Played – 25, Win 21, Lost 4, N/R -0

    Predicted Playing XIs:Zimbabwe

    Tadiwanashe Marumani, Regis Chakabva (C), Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava

    India

    Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Tripathi/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan

    — ENDS —

  • Afghanistan penalized for deliberately conceding boundary to maintain Zimbabwe tail-ender on strike

    Afghanistan got a run penalty throughout the 2nd Test in opposition to Zimbabwe after certainly one of their fielders intentionally conceded a boundary of the final ball of an over in order that Zimbabwe’s No.10 batsman could be on strike within the subsequent over.
    The uncommon incident occurred on Day 3 of the Test on Friday, when Zimbabwe have been on 281 for 8 with middle-order batsman Sikandar Raza (79*) holding one finish. Along with Raza was Blessing Muzarabani, who Afghanistan wished to have on strike.
    Raza hit a yorker by means of the duvet area. The ball stopped inches in need of the boundary ropes. This was when fielder Hashmatullah Shahidi did one thing uncommon. While stopping the ball, he put certainly one of his toes over the boundary rope.

    Afghanistan wished to have a full crack at @BLESSINGMUZARA1 and maybe that’s why to disclaim strike to @SRazaB24, Shahidi whereas fielding had one foot over the boundary. The umpires rightfully determined to offer penalty for that deliberate effort by the fielder.#AFGvZIM pic.twitter.com/nzVi8zC784
    — Satendra Singh, MD (@drsitu) March 12, 2021
    On-field umpires Ahmed Shah Pakteen and Aleem Dar convened within the center after the over and signaled that they’d determined Shahidi’s act was intentional. An further run was awarded to Zimbabwe and Raza was allowed to retain strike for the subsequent over.
    According to 19.8 of The Laws of Cricket, ‘If the boundary results from an overthrow or from the willful act of a fielder, the runs scored shall be any runs for penalties awarded to either side and the allowance for the boundary and the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant of the throw or act.’