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  • It could also be simpler for Virat Kohli to interrupt batting data with out accountability of captaincy: Ricky Ponting

    Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Pointing says he was “shocked” at Virat Kohli not too long ago stepping down from Test captaincy however prompt that he should have taken the choice in his bid to do higher with the bat and break some data.
    Ponting, one of the profitable captains ever, hailed Kohli for his management abilities, saying that underneath him India had improved its abroad file by winnings extra Tests overseas than earlier than.
    He additionally backed Rohit Sharma to do properly as Kohli’s successor.
    “Yes, it did actually (surprise me)…I was shocked… Probably the main reason why is I had a chat and good catch-up with Virat during the first part of the IPL (2021) before it got postponed,” Ponting mentioned within the first episode of ‘The ICC Review’.
    “He was talking then about stepping away (from captaincy) from white-ball cricket and how passionate he was to continue on to be Test match captain. He just loved and cherished that job and that post so much. When I heard it, I was really, really surprised.” But upon reflection of his personal expertise as captain, Ponting felt Kohli should have weighed in lots of components earlier than his resolution.
    “There is probably a shelf-life for worldwide cricket captains and even coaches. Virat’s been there for near seven years now. If there’s a rustic on this planet that’s probably the most tough to captain, it’s most likely India due to simply how well-liked the sport is and the way a lot each single Indian likes to see the fortunes of the group.
    “He is 33 years of age now and he’ll need to proceed enjoying for a couple of extra years I’m positive and have a crack at breaking some data that he’s not far off breaking.
    “Maybe if he does that as a batter and without the extra responsibility of captaincy, it might make it a bit easier for him,” Ponting mentioned.
    The legendary batter lauded the efforts of the Indian group underneath Kohli, even going as far as to say the group’s efforts had been extra “staggering” than that of Australia underneath his captaincy.

    “It was extra of a staggering achievement for India than it was for us. When I took over, I took over a aspect that had dominated world cricket for a very long time.
    “If you think about India before Virat, it was about winning a lot of games at home and not winning quite as many overseas. The thing that improved most was India winning a few more games overseas…”
    “There was a real focus placed on Test cricket by BCCI when Virat took over, and I think a lot of it has come from him as well – to focus more on Test cricket and winning more games home and away.”
    Ponting mentioned given his Test file as captain, Kohli can stroll away from the position very happy with what he has achieved.
    No different Indian skipper has captained India in additional Tests (68) or received extra matches (40) than Kohli. India misplaced simply 5 of the 24 collection underneath his captaincy.
    At house, India didn’t lose a single collection with Kohli as captain. In reality, they misplaced simply two out of 31 matches.
    Away from house, Kohli’s India received 16 out of 36 matches, with a formidable win proportion of 44.44, the best for an Indian or Asian captain who has led their group in not less than 10 matches.
    Ponting rated India’s 2-1 triumph within the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar as Kohli’s biggest collection win as captain. It was that collection victory that broke India’s jinx — it was their first Test collection win in Australia.

    Ponting backed his former Mumbai Indians team-mate Rohit to fill Kohli’s sneakers. He mentioned it was him who prompt Rohit to steer Mumbai Indians when he needed to step down from that position after detached type in 2013.
    “The proof is in the pudding with what he has done at Mumbai Indians. He has been a very successful leader there and has been when he has led India on a few occasions as well.”

  • Virat was inspirational as chief however his largest contribution is emphasis on Test cricket: Warne

    Virat Kohli was an “inspirational leader” in his personal proper and with out his ardour for the sport’s conventional format, Test cricket’s reputation would have dwindled in among the different nations, legendary Shane Warne mentioned on Monday.
    Kohli just lately relinquished Test captaincy after his group’s 1-2 defeat in opposition to a weak South African aspect however for the leg-spin wizard, Kohli’s largest contribution is being the foremost flag-bearer of cricket’s hardest kind.
    “Virat was a very good leader and he inspired his teammates. I think on the tactical side he could have improved on but as far as being a leader is concerned, I think he inspired his teammates all the time,” Warne advised PTI throughout an unique interplay whereas selling his documentary ‘Shane’ which has been aired on ‘Book My Show’ streaming platform earlier this month.

    For Warne, the best way Kohli promoted Test cricket has elevated the previous India captain’s respect by manifold.
    “First of all I have got nothing but the utmost respect for Virat Kohli. I think he is a terrific cricketer and great ambassador for the game. I think we should all thank Virat Kohli and the BCCI for pushing Test cricket and because its the no 1 format,” the holder of 709 Test wickets mentioned.

    Warne believes had Kohli and the Indian cricket board not put its foot down in protecting the sanctity of Tests alive, among the different nations would have misplaced curiosity these days of T20 leagues.
    “If you need to check your self in cricket, then its Test cricket. Test is hardest type of our sport. If India and Virat Kohli wouldn’t have put the emphasis on Test cricket, a number of different nations may need simply fell away, however by means of Virat, he actually pushed Test cricket.
    “I for one is very thankful to Virat and BCCI for the way he goes about it and he is fantastic for the game,” Warne mentioned.
    On the documentary, Warne has been overwhelmed by the response he has obtained up to now.

    “I am very proud of it and I have been blown away by the feedback. People have loved it, got inspired by it, so for me to do it as I have been in the public eye for over 30 years. So to touch some of the stuff that happened 30 years ago and look back, it has been pretty interesting,” Warne added.

  • Virat Kohli led from entrance for five years, loved each second below him, says Rohit Sharma

    Virat Kohli led India from the entrance for 5 years because the crew’s limited-overs captain, stated his successor Rohit Sharma, insisting that he loved “each and every moment” that he performed below the star batter.
    In his interplay with ‘bcci.tv’, Rohit spoke about how the crew below Kohli had a “great time”. Kohli stepped down as T20 captain after the World Cup within the UAE and was subsequently changed by Rohit as ODI skipper earlier this month.

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    “Five years that he led the team, he led from the front every time, we stepped on to the park, and there was clear grit and determination to win every game, that was the message to the entire squad,” Rohit stated on the sidelines of the Indian Test squad’s coaching session right here forward of the tour of South Africa later this month.
    “We have had a great time playing under him (Kohli) and I have played a lot of cricket under him, I have enjoyed each and every moment, still continue to do that,” he added, placing an finish to all of the conjectures which have floated in regards to the skilled relationship between the 2.
    The Indian crew has aced criticism for not having the ability to win an ICC trophy for the reason that 2013 Champions Trophy regardless of having confirmed and constant match-winners in its ranks.
    Rohit stated he’s conscious of the problem and would attempt to seize that further inch that has eluded the facet.
    “There are lot of things that we need to do right before we think of end result. The last ICC trophy (Champions Trophy), we won was in 2013,” he defined.

    “…But I don’t see anything wrong that we did after that Champions Trophy. We played well and performed as a team but just that we couldn’t get that extra inch,” he stated.
    “That can happen as international cricket is very demanding but that’s the challenge as we are all professionals.” But he does really feel that to win a worldwide title, one must do a whole lot of issues proper.
    “Lot of World Cups are coming and India will likely be eyeing to do nicely in lot of them. Our focus is on successful the championship however there’s a course of that we have to observe as a gaggle.
    “If you need to win the championship, there are lot of other things that you first need to take care of, then focus on the end goal.” The focus will likely be on getting higher as a participant first after which collectively as a crew.
    “…how you come out of tough challenges is very important and I think, in the past we have been put in those situations, where we have been 10/3 or 15/2 or something like that, we (have) failed to recover,” he recalled.

    “Something that we need to keep in mind moving forward, it’s one of the areas. There are other areas we need to keep improving as a team and getting better as a team.” For him, one in every of his major duties is to make sure that every participant is conscious why he has been picked within the crew and what’s anticipated of him.
    “I have got limited opportunities to lead Team India but whenever I have got an opportunity, I have tried to keep it simple, tried to keep one thing in common, clear communication to players,” he stated.
    “I’ve tried ensuring that they perceive their roles, and that’s what it’s all about, understanding that position and going on the market and performing that position.
    “Because, for us, coach and captain, it is important that we have clear communication and that is what I want to do, making people understand why they have been picked in the team.” Rohit and new head coach Rahul Dravid labored collectively in the course of the three-match T20 sequence towards New Zealand and the brand new skipper could be very proud of the beginning that they’ve had. The facet gained the rubber 3-0.
    “Working with Rahul bhai, it was three-odd video games nevertheless it was implausible. We understand how he has performed his cricket, laborious and hard.
    “There has been a sense of relaxation as well, because it is important to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful,” he stated.

  • Virat Kohli’s captaincy future to be mentioned, Rohit Sharma set to steer in NZ T20s

    Rohit Sharma is predicted to steer the Indian cricket workforce within the three T20 Internationals in opposition to New Zealand, beginning November 17, whereas Virat Kohli’s future as ODI captain will probably be mentioned when the BCCI management and the nationwide selectors meet within the subsequent couple of days.
    The chance of outgoing T20 skipper Kohli shedding his ODI captaincy is powerful.
    As reported by PTI on October 31, one other failure to win an ICC event will put his management future doubtful and when BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah maintain a digital meet with the nationwide selectors in a few days’ time, the management concern will probably be mentioned.
    Currently, India don’t have any ODI assignments this yr and even subsequent yr, there are only a few 50-over video games on schedule with one other T20 World Cup set to be performed in Australia.
    “First things first, the squads for New Zealand series need to be decided. Rohit hasn’t yet said that he doesn’t want to lead in the T20 Internationals against New Zealand. And why would he not want to lead? It’s his first series as full-time T20 captain,” a senior BCCI official advised PTI when requested if Rohit would take relaxation.
    However, some sources have indicated that high gamers like Rohit may simply take a break from the 2 Test matches in opposition to New Zealand in Kanpur (November 25-29) and Mumbai (Dec 3-7).
    It may nicely be that those that are rested for the T20Is will come again for the Tests whereas some who play the shortest model will then get a break earlier than the South Africa tour that begins finish of December.
    Kohli unlikely to stay ODI captain
    India have solely three 50-over video games within the present dwelling season with all of the encounters in opposition to West Indies in February. The BCCI is eager on having a two-year master-plan, going into the 2023 World Cup right here.
    While they’re in no hurry to announce a brand new ODI captain however it’s sure that they wouldn’t desire a separate white ball captain for simply three video games with 17 T20 video games in India until June.
    However, earlier than that India have an ODI collection in South Africa and it stays to be seen whether or not Kohli would voluntarily step down from the 50-over captaincy or anticipate the BCCI to offer him the nudge.Either method, his management in white-ball days is numbered.
    Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar prone to be dropped
    With precisely 11 months left for the subsequent T20 World Cup, the nationwide choice committee will look to take a look at as many gamers as attainable by June subsequent yr when the house season ends.
    It is predicted that Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who’s in poor kind and Hardik Pandya, whose health stays an unresolved thriller, are prone to be dropped from the T20 squad in opposition to New Zealand.

    Some of the confirmed IPL performers like Orange Cap holder Ruturaj Gaikwad, one of many high wicket-takers Avesh Khan, seasoned leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal are going to be again within the combine because the likes of Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah get some much-needed relaxation.
    All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who many really feel may very well be Pandya’s substitute in future, might get an opportunity.
    Someone like Jammu and Kashmir tempo sensation Umran Malik may very well be a shock choice as the subsequent huge occasion will probably be on the bouncy Australian decks.
    The likes of Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar might all be again for the T20 collection whereas Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Umesh Yadav are set to return again for the purple ball format.

  • It was his choice, no stress from BCCI: Sourav Ganguly on Virat Kohli relinquishing T20 captaincy

    BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stated that Virat Kohli’s choice to step down from T20 captaincy after the continuing World Cup was his “own decision” and there was no stress from the cricket board.
    Kohli had not too long ago introduced that he would solely be out there as a participant within the shortest format after the World Cup. Ganguly attributed Kohli’s name to the gruelling schedule that takes a toll on each thoughts and physique.
    “No I was surprised. It was a decision perhaps he took after the England series, and it’s his decision. Neither did we speak to Virat nor did we put any pressure, we never pressurise anyone. I have been a player and I would never do such a thing,” Ganguly informed ‘Aaj Tak’.
    He then defined the rationale behind Kohli’s choice.
    “There are extra video games now and it’s troublesome to captain for such a very long time throughout codecs. I’ve myself been a captain (for 5 years).
    “It looks good from the outside that you are leading your nation and it is at one level. There is lot of fame and respect but internally, the player has a mental and physical burn-out and it’s not about Ganguly, Dhoni or Virat. Even the captains who come in future will also feel the pressure. It’s a tough job,” he stated.

    Talking about Kohli not getting even a single worldwide hundred in final two years, Ganguly stated that any nice participant, who has performed for a very long time, goes by way of this part.
    “It will occur (unhealthy patch). A participant who has performed for very long time, Virat in reality has performed for 11 years (13 truly), each season received’t be the identical. Virat is a human and never a machine. It’s not that you simply put him in a machine and runs will stream, he’s human, who would nick a number of, footwork will probably be iffy …
    “The graph was up and then it came down and it will again go up and you will see the vintage Virat,” he defined.
    MSD is aware of what his function is
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    Ganguly felt that there’s nothing mistaken in having Mahendra Singh Dhoni because the ‘Team Mentor’ as he has received three ICC trophies.
    “Me and secretary Jay (Shah) had long discussion on how to involve Dhoni. Look, he hasn’t left competitive cricket so he can’t be involved for a long time. It is only for this tournament. He has won 3 World Cups (ICC trophies), so we thought of adding him and we hope it would only be a good thing. Nothing wrong in it. Let’s see,” he stated.
    Asked if there may very well be conflict of concepts with so many individuals within the change room, Ganguly clarified that Ravi Shastri as the top coach stays in cost.
    “MS is a matured person. He knows where to stop and where to go, all these things were discussed before bringing him on board,” he stated.
    Shastri’s successor
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    The BCCI president and likewise a former India captain, Ganguly stated that his one-time deputy Rahul Dravid had come to Dubai to debate the roadmap for the National Cricket Academy.
    “He came to Dubai to meet us and discuss the roadmap for NCA. I think in Indian cricket, NCA’s role is huge, its about supply line and that’s what he wanted to discuss. When we had asked him earlier, he wasn’t that interested. Let’s see now, if he applies (for the head coach job),” he added.
     

  • WTC Final: Virat ‘Tinker man’ Kohli’s captaincy completely spot-on

    Indian quick bowlers rattled the New Zealand batting order on the fifth day of the world check championship closing on Tuesday.
    Mohammed Shami (4/76) was the decide of the bowlers for India however Kane Williamson floor out a hard-fought 49 off 177 balls whereas Tim Southee (30) and Kyle Jamieson (21) made helpful contributions because the Black Caps had been bowled out for 249, incomes a slender lead of 32 runs.
    Right from the beginning, the Indian bowlers led by Shami had been on the cash hitting the proper strains and lengths. Success got here early as Shami dismissed Ross Taylor for 11 courtesy of a fantastic catch by younger Shubman Gill.
    Former India batsman VVS Laxman analysed the dismissal in his post-lunch evaluation and credited Virat Kohli’s captaincy for the dismissal. According to Laxman, Kohli had positioned Gill intentionally on the place.
    “A lot of credit for Ross Taylor wicket should be given to Virat Kohli. Ross Taylor has the tendency to play in the air when he play the drives and Shubman Gill was stationed there, just parallel to the crease, silly mid-off position and that’s the reason why he caught that blinder. Fantastic captaincy, fantastic display of fast bowling,” Laxman was quoted as saying by Star Sports.
    Former England captain Nasser Hussain was additionally effusive in his reward for Kohli’s captaincy and stated that the India skipper was spot-on along with his bowling adjustments.
    “I thought Virat Kohli had a day as well, good morning. Every bowling change he made (was a good one). To the left-hander Nicholls, we know Ishant bowls well, bowl straight on. He kept Shami on even though he bowled six or seven overs in that session. So, pretty much spot on from India throughout the session. Catching, captaincy, and bowling,” Hussain stated.
    “Sometimes, Virat Kohli does sure issues, I name him the tinker man. But as we speak morning, he did issues with a variety of objective. The adjustments he made had been completely spot-on. Ishant to the left-handers. And like VVS Laxman stated, there was no left-hander for Ashwin. 10 minutes to go to Lunch. BJ Watling within the center, and he saved Shami on. And instantly Shami will get the wicket.
    “He made right changes at the right time,” Hussain added.
    “Now, India are the favourites even though New Zealand were the favourites half an hour ago, and that is how quickly things change in England. And that is why Virat Kohli’s captaincy was spot-on,” he additional added.

  • IND vs ENG 2nd Test | Virat Kohli equals MS Dhoni’s captaincy file with India’s Chepauk victory

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni
    Coming again strongly after a defeat within the collection opener, Virat Kohli and Co handed England a thumping 317-run defeat within the second Test on Tuesday on the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chasing a goal of 482, England had been bundled out for 164 within the second innings as debutant Axar Patel plucked five-wicket haul in his first Test.

    Ravi Ashwin emerged because the hero of the match, scoring a century and likewise grabbing eight wickets on a turning Chepauk wicket. Earlier within the first innings, Rohit Sharma stole the present by notching up his seventh Test ton as England had been on the backfoot on all 4 days of the second Test. 

    India climbed to the second spot within the World Test Championship factors desk, inching nearer to reserving a berth within the ultimate of the match. Skipper Kohli additionally gathered a number of information following India’s dominant win over the Joe Root-led facet.

    With the victory in Chennai, Kohli has now equalled MS Dhoni’s file of most wins by an Indian captain at dwelling. Both Dhoni and Kohli are at the moment tied with 21 wins and the latter has an opportunity to clinch the highest spot within the subsequent two Tests. Dhoni and Kohli are at the moment sitting on the high with 21 wins, adopted by Mohammad Azharuddin with 13 victories and Sourav Ganguly with 10.

    MS Dhoni – 21 wins
    Virat Kohli – 21 wins
    Mohammed Azharuddin – 13 wins
    Sourav Ganguly – 10 wins
    Kohli is now additionally fifth (tied with Dhoni) within the listing of most Test wins at dwelling as captain of a global facet. The listing is headed by Graeme Smith (30), with Ricky Ponting (29) and Steve Waugh (22) on second and third spot respectively. 

    The collection in opposition to England will now shift to Ahmedabad for the third and fourth Test. The third day-night Test might be performed from February 24 on the newly constructed Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera. The fourth Test may also be performed at this venue.

  • IND vs ENG | Virat Kohli to stay our skipper, will not give ‘masala’ on captaincy debate: Ajinkya Rahane

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane
    Ajinkya Rahane had a good thought {that a} query about his detached kind would pop up and he was prepared to satisfy the difficult supply head on with a never-seen-before aggression.

    Skipper Virat Kohli, after the 227-run defeat to England within the opening Test, had vehemently defended Rahane, who hasn’t scored too many runs earlier than or after the Melbourne Test in opposition to Australia the place his hundred enabled India to attract the collection degree.

    The kind got here up once more on the eve of the second Test in opposition to England and the person in query was able to sort out the problem head on.

    “See we are playing at home after two years. Our last home series, was against South Africa. If you take (the scores of that series) out, you will find something over there,” Rahane answered in third individual with a deadpan expression referring to his scores of 59 and 115 in opposition to the Proteas in that 2019 collection.

    “It’s all about the team and not the individual and my focus is how can I contribute for the team. If you take out the last 10-15 Test matches, you will see some runs over there. I don’t need to think about what’s happening on the outside,” the vice-captain, who has scored round 1000 runs in his final 15 lengthy kind recreation, stated.

    It was a distinct Rahane, somebody who was not able to take a backward step when confronted with tough questions. When a scribe requested if the drooping shoulders and unfavorable physique language within the first Test had been because of a change in captaincy, he was removed from amused.

    “There are moments when you do not have that vitality however that does not imply that it has occurred due to a change in captaincy. As I’ve stated earlier, Virat is our captain and can stay our captain.

    “If you are trying to dig in and fine some ‘masala’ (controversy), unfortunately you will not get it. Look, body language can be a bit down at times and the wicket was such in the first 2 days, it could be because of that. There could be many reasons.”

    The Mumbai batsman additionally defended his teammate Rohit Sharma’s underwhelming kind, terming it a matter of time earlier than he units up a win for the hosts.

    “Rohit is a crucial member of our workforce and it isn’t about scoring 100 or 150 however in Australia, he batted effectively and made these vital contributions, 2 (poor) innings do not make anybody a foul participant.

    “Rohit is a player who has in past, won us matches. You know when he gets set, he can win you matches. You have to have faith in that particular player,” he added.

    He is aware of a factor or two about comebacks after a dismal present. After all, Adelaide’s 36 all out to a chase of 328 in Brisbane can’t be simply forgotten.

    The key issue, in line with Rahane, is just not over-analysing a defeat which may result in a unfavorable mind-set. Asked what precisely do gamers imply after they say that “we have to regroup”, he replied, “Regrouping is addressing considerations however not tending to over-think.

    “At times when you lose, you tend to delve deep into the reasons and that brings in negativity and it’s not your fault but you still start blaming yourself. What happened in the last Test, we need to accept…We need to move on and the endeavour should be on how to do well in all departments of the game.” 

  • Not doubting Kohli’s captaincy however Ajinkya Rahane’s been in a position to do ‘one thing particular’ up to now: Ricky Ponting

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    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli India achieved a cushty 82-run lead after stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane slammed his twelfth Test ton to place the guests in a commanding place on the MCG. On the second day of the Boxing Day conflict in opposition to Australia, Rahane, main the aspect in Virat Kohli’s absence, exhibited his textbook batting method to place India within the driver’s seat. The 32-year-old additionally turned solely the second Indian skipper to attain a Test century on the MCG. Rahane is now additionally the second Indian participant to have scored a number of centuries on the venue, with Vinoo Mankad being the primary one. He remained unbeaten at stumps as India completed the day on 277/5, 82 runs forward of the hosts who have been bundled out for 195 within the first innings on Saturday. Rahane was within the center on 104 whereas all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was with him on the crease on 40 as the 2 constructed a century stand for the sixth wicket. India have been decreased to 64/3 however Rahane’s gutsy ton saved the touring get together from a batting debacle. Rahane took 195 balls to attain his twelfth Test ton laced with 11 boundaries; additionally making him the tenth Indian captain to attain a century in Test cricket historical past. On the primary day of the Test, Rahane’s captaincy ways, discipline placements and choice to introduce Ravi Ashwin early into the assault have been additionally lauded by many former cricketers and followers. Following his spectacular batting present on the second day, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was additionally in awe of Rahane. “I think he’s done a great job to pick up the pieces from Adelaide with this team, lead really well in the field yesterday and you can see he’s playing like a captain now as well. He wants to play that captain’s knock; he wants to get a hundred in Virat’s absence and do the best thing he can to try and drag his country and his team back into this series,” Ponting informed cricket.com.au. With Rahane boasting a 100 per cent win ratio in Tests previous to the on-going MCG Test, comparisons between him and common skipper Kohli are inevitable. Ponting, nevertheless, feels that it’ll take ‘one thing particular’ to problem Kohil’s place because the captain of the aspect. “Virat can be captain of India so long as he needs to, but when he thinks standing down goes to make him an excellent higher participant, then that’s a scary factor for world cricket. “I’m not doubting Kohli’s captaincy abilities or credentials in any respect, I’m simply saying it’s going to take one thing particular to select up the items and Rahane’s been in a position to try this up to now. I don’t assume there’ll be strain from anyplace else for Kohli to try this however let’s wait and see,” Ponting additional stated.

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