While MS Dhoni has been named the captain of Cricket Australia's ODI team of the decade, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also find spots in the 11-man side.The World Cup-winning Indian star, MS Dhoni, has been appointed as the captain of the ODI team for the contract brought together by Cricket Australia. 3 Indians are part of a 11-man team, which includes some of the best players of the days in 2010.MS Dhoni, who led India to the glory of the World Cup in 2011, also handles wicketkeeping on the CA ODI team.In addition to MS Dhoni, Indian captain, Virat Kohli, and opener Rohit Sharma also find a place in the contract team. Rohit and Hashem will open in the CA's team, and Kohli, as usual, comes up at the third place.Journalist Martin Smith, who brought together this year's ODI team, told Cricket Australia that MS Dhoni was the dominant force in the "golden period" of cricket in limited-overs in India.“MS Dhoni’s contribution with the bat was reduced during the last part of the decade, but it was a dominant force in a golden period in the one-day aspect in India. Having secured his greatness by pushing his nation to the glory of the World Cup back home in 2011, he became Ultimate finisher with the bat, "Smith writes for cricket.com.au.Martin Smith also addresses Virat Kohli as "the best one-day batsman" of the decade.The ODI team of the decade compiled by Cricket AustraliaMS Dhoni (c & wk), Rohit Sharma, Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Shakib Al Hasan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Lasith Malinga.Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to have found a place on the Cricket Australia test team in the decade. Captain of India was also named as the skipper of the team."The once self-described brat has also evolved into one of the game's most respected figures, recently speaking out about mental health and ushering in a new standard of fitness within his country's cricket ranks," Adam Burnett who has compiled the Test team of the decade wrote for cricket.com.au.Interestingly, AB de Villiers has been appointed as the team's wicketkeeper of the team, and Virat Kohli's batting position is ranked No. 5 after Alastair Cook, David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith.Cricket Australia's Test team of the decade: Virat Kohli (c), Alastair Cook, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Ab de Villiers (wk), Ben Stokes, Dale Steyn, Stuart Broad, Nathan Lyon, James Anderson.HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli only Indian in CA's Test team of the decadeMS Dhoni named captain of CA's ODI team of the decadeRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also part of CA's ODI team of the decadeRead More: IPL 2020 Auction: The five most expensive players
The Road Safety World Series is a T20 tournament that has been organized to promote road safety. The first-ever season of the Road Safety league is going to be played this year starting from 2nd February 2020 till 16th February 2020. The league will be held in the cities of Mumbai and Pune.The league will feature some of the top cricket legends of the past who have made their respective countries proud. The tournament has been announced recently at a mega event held in Mumbai. This league aims to promote road safety all across the world. The tournament will have a total of 10 matches in which the teams will play against each other and there will be a final in the end.It has been announced that the proceeds from the tournament are going to be given to the Road Safety Cell so as to promote the cause. This is also aimed at highlighting India's high rank when it comes to deaths caused by road accidents. Cricket is the most popular sport in our country and the cricketers are followers as idols. This is the reason why this league will help create awareness about road safety in the country as well as change the mindset of people regarding behavior on the roads.Read More: Tendulkar Versus Lara In Road Safety World Series OpenerSome of the most popular names who will feature in the Road Safety World Series include Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jonty Rhodes, and Virender Sehwag.The event has been organized by the Professional Management Group and the Road Safety Cell of the Maharashtra government. The league will be played between six teams including India Legends, Australia Legends, South Africa Legends, Sri Lanka Legends and West Indies Legends.The league has been launched in the city of Mumbai on Thursday, 30th January 2020 under the presence of the five-team captains including India's Tendulkar, West Indies great Brian Lara, Australian pacer Brett Lee, South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes, and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan. Along with them, Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar will also be present there who will be the league’s commissioner.The Indian team will include players, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, and Ajit Agarkar. It has been expected that Jacques Kallis will be playing for the South African team and Muttiah Muralitharan may also become a part of this competition.Brett Lee has been designated as the captain of the Australian team. He said in a statement that he can easily guarantee is that this tournament is going to be very competitive even though the participants have given up playing international cricket. The final list of the participating players has been revealed and a total of 110 retired cricket players from these five countries are going to be taking part in this league.The Road Safety World Series 2020 will be streaming live on Viacom 18. It is the official broadcasting partner of the league. Colors Cineplex will broadcast all the matches of the league till 16th February. In addition to this, Voot and Jio are the digital partners of the league.Read More: Road Safety World Series 2020: Schedule, Teams & Players List, Timings, When and Where to Watch 'Cricket Legends' play
Having retreated with the collapse of 6 of 26, Pakistan U19 cannot pose any challenge to the Indian U19 pair Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena, who took part in an undefeated position of 176 to lead the defending champions by defeating the ten-wicket team, wins the semifinals the first of the Under-19 World Cup in Potchefstroom. India's victory led them to the third consecutive final and closer to the U-19 World Cup the winner from New Zealand and Bangladesh will play in the final on February 9. Jaiswal reached a hundred years in the championship with six goals to win India, while Saxena remained undefeated in 59. Pakistan, which chose to hit, seemed on course to reach a respectable sum when it placed its first game Haider Ali and Captain Rohail Nazir in half a century for the third wicket. The duo helped Pakistan recover from 34 to 2 at nine, but Haider fell shortly after he reached his 50s while trying to cut out Jaiswal in half the time. With 96 vs. 3 in 26, Hider’s share marked the progress of Pakistan significantly, as Nazir saw four more in front of him. Rapid India, Sushant Mishra, and Kartik Tyagi did most of the damage, exchanging five shares between them, while Ravi Bishnoi finished two out of 10 injuries. The collapse of Pakistan began on Day 35, with a score of 146 for 4, and Saxena made a great effort on the deep square leg to cause the slide. It seems that Mohamed Haris' pass from left-arm spinning raised by Ankolekar was destined for four rebounds, but Saxena ran a pigeon of his entire length to complete the acquisition a few centimeters from the ground. This effort prompted other Indian players to improve their game, and Tyagi made three yorker strikes later to defeat Irfan Khan. Just five balls later, Vishnu managed to arrest Abbas Afridi with a controversial decision when Pakistan fell to 163 versus 7. And foreboding was given to 62, three, and 44, and ended 172.India's persecution began with caution, as Saxena and Jaiswal scored less than four goals for more than 15 games. They played the new ball in cloudy conditions with strong crosswinds blowing on the ground, which did not provide any opportunity for Pakistan to return to the game through early wickets.After Jaiswal got fifty out of 66 balls in 22, he started using his feet against the spindles to hit long or pull the pacemakers off the field. Saxena hit the ball on the floor for most of her roles and left Jaiswal the assailant. Saxena reached her fifties in the 1930s when she was driving to cover 83 balls, and the demand rate has now been reduced to two halves each. Saxena scored six goals while Jaiswal scored eight, four and six players, of whom one took a hundred and India won. After stamping the chase, Jaiswal raised his arms in the air, looked up and accepted the chain around his neck.Nazeer praised the archers in India for their effort but said that Pakistani strikers cannot reach their potential.Hard, but cricket is about the game. Team wins, and today we don't play cricket well. India was better in this area with bowling. "They beat us," said Nazer at the post-match press conference. When I was hitting Haider, we were improving. But after Haider jokes, we do not build associations."That's why the hitting squad failed to get big runs. With the hit, our pick of opportunity was weak at the decisive moment. Three mid-order texts at a low price fell in deflation. Because there weren't enough races on board the plane, our players cannot penetrate either. "The game got the best attendance of all the matches in the tournament so far, with followers from Pakistan twice as many as from India. Cheers, friendly and unfriendly, rang through GB Marx Oval from both sides, Pakistani voices dwindled as the game progressed. India has now reached the level with Pakistan regarding the U-19 World Cup record face to face on both sides. Jaiswal tops the race record lists in this edition, after winning the fourth score of more than 50 in five games. India's victory was also the first victory for ten wins in the knockout history of the U-19 World Cup. Read More: India vs New Zealand: Prithvi Shaw returns to Test squad; Mayank Agarwal replaces Rohit Sharma in ODIs
Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaWho would have thought you could make money by finding out things about cricket? Yes, now you can use your knowledge of cricket to play fantasy games and earn real money.After that, I tried to mention some of the best websites for playing Fantasy Cricket. You can also download fantasy cricket apps on your mobile phone and start playing.1. Dream11This is one of the best Fantasy Cricket sites in India. Dream11 provides you with an excellent interface to bet on your favorite players.The website also gives you the option to check the history of the player you will choose. Not only that, you can also form multiple teams in Dream11 and increase your chances of winning.Sign Up Bonus on Dream11Dream11 gives you Rs 100 as a registration bonus that you can use to form your team later. These Rs.100 will be added to your Dream11 account and you can use it to choose a team.Referral Offer on Dream11If you are a current user of Dream11, you will definitely find a gift. Recommend a friend who has not joined the site. If you use your code for "registration", you will get 100 rupees.2.HalaPlayHalaPlay was one of the first websites Fantasy Cricket used to play. It wouldn't be bad to say that this is definitely the best Fantasy Cricket site available online.HalaPlay is an outdated service and that's why it has the most players like Dream11. You have the opportunity to create multiple teams in one competition.Reward for registration in HalaPlayIf you are new to Halaplay, the good news for you is that they have a registration bonus for you. By registering on the site, you will receive a registration bonus of 100 rupees.Bonus recommendation in HalaPlayIf you are a previous user, you can convert this app to your jealous friends as well. If you do, you will get Rs.50 every time someone registers with your referral code.3.BalleBaaziBalleBaazi is a really cool website that can be used by any DFS fan (Daily Fantasy Sports). All you have to do is click on the match and it will show you all the related competitions.Overall, BalleBaazi is a decent option if you want to spend your money on cricket money.Registration of offers at BalleBaaziThe best deals in BalleBaaziSUPER OFFERS: By taking advantage of these offers at BalleBaazi, you get a 100% deposit bonus. To take advantage of the offer, you can use the following coupon codes: "SUPER6666", "SUPER4444", "SUPER666" and "SUPER444". When depositing Rs. 666, you will receive a deposit of Rs. 6666 by applying the code "SUPER6666". All the above coupons will work in the same manner as "SUPER6666". You must deposit the same amount to get the reward for this amount. Offers are only valid for new users. Faster! These are limited time offers.BAAZI100: You will get a 100% bonus when you take advantage of this offer. To take advantage of the bonus, you must use coupon code "BAAZI100". Offer can be used up to a maximum of 5000 rupees.The offer is only valid for one time. It is a limited time offer.View recommendation at BalleBaaziIn BalleBaazi, you can earn 50 rupees. All you have to do is invite your friend. If you download the app using your link and deposit 30 rupees or more, you will get your reward based on a recommendation.4.MyTeam11MyTeam11 is another great website that you can use to earn money using your own cricket game. In addition, the user interface is very easy to use, therefore, you should not worry if you are using it for the first time.The site has given me a lot of competition, so once I got 500 rupees.Record shows on MyTeam11If you are thinking about registering on the website, you can take advantage of this great offer. Now, if you have a registration code or reference code during registration time, you can get 50 rupees.View recommendation on MyTeam11By taking advantage of the reference offer on MyTeam11, you can earn Rs.100 by simply inviting your friend. All you have to do is send a referral code to your friend if he uses the code while registering then Voila! You will get Rs.100.5.RotoBashRotobash is not popular with Fantasy Cricket players and this is his beauty. Competition for a website is limited and not as difficult as any other website of this kind.Additionally, if you wish, you can add money to your bank of payments without problems.Subscribe to offers at RotoBashSigning up like any other website, it also provides 100 Roto credits to your RotoBash wallet. The application is very easy to register.Bookmark offers in RotoBashRecommendation is a great way to earn something extra for you. All you have to do is tell your friends.Once you download the app as specified by you and use the reference code provided, they will get a reference reward of 100 broken balance.6. FanMojo This is a decent site if you want to start your own fantasy cricket game. For the game, you must choose 5 fighters at least 40 minutes before the match starts. It's a great site if you are thinking of winning well.Plus, you get a lot of great offers that are definitely worth installing at least once. The competition in the app is relatively less, so the chances of winning are relatively greater.Record shows at FanMojoIn case you are thinking about registering on the site, you will get free money from your balance. By registering on the site, you get 15 rupees.To register, all you have to do is open the site and enter your mobile phone number. OTP will be sent to your number, simply enter OTP and you're done. Once your account is activated, you will receive Rs. 15Recommendation is made at FanMojoEvery time you successfully invite a friend to FanMojo, you can earn a reference amount of Rs.10. To recommend to your friends, all you have to do is submit your reference ID.Not only that, the best part of this reference is that you will receive 10% of your first deposit. So, in the long run, your recommendation will be the most profitable.7. 11Wickets11Wickets is a new and better exciting app than Fantasy Cricket. In the app, you can bet both cricket and soccer. The app increases your interest in the sport you love to watch, as you win something.11Wickets has great deals for you that you can use to save some money. The app is greatly appreciated by most people who use it regularly.Record shows in 11WicketsAnother great thing about the site is that by registering, you will get a discount of 50 rupees. All you need to do is complete some required details in addition to the reference code provided.Once the registration is complete, the amount that will be added to your recipient will be added to the 11wickets wallet.Bookmark offers in 11WicketsBy recommending your friend on the site, you get Rs.50. However, if your friend uses the reference code you provided, you will get Rs.75.8. WorldTeam11 WorldTeam11 is an app exactly like Dream11 if you think about how to play. Why, though, is this one more than greatest?Personally, I think if you don't do the usual fantasy games, you will do better.WorldTeam11 was the same for me, as it gave me some of the best victories I had expected, due to the amount of rookie players working on it.View recording in WorldTeam11Registering at WorldTeam11 is very easy, although the benefit to you when registering is enormous. WorldTeam11 offers a sum of Rs 100 upon registration on the site.Also make sure you get a referral code if you want your registration bonus. You also receive a scratch card a day after registration that can bring you up to 50 rupees.Bookmark offers on WorldTeam11If you have friends who are as interested in fantasy sports as they are, they'll get a lot of money. By taking advantage of the offer, each can get 50 rupees.All you need to do is share your referral code with it. One thing though, however, is that you need to complete KYC9. LeagueXIf you are looking for a new website to play, LeagueX may be an excellent choice for you. The website interface is very easy to use and makes your game worthwhile.The check out on the site is also severe, therefore, if you are considering trying it out, continue without fear, because it is 100% legal and safe.View registration for LeagueXThe registration bonus you get is Rs.200. This is a large bonus amount that you will receive upon registration. The registration procedure is also very easy.All you have to do is visit the site and click the Register button. Although, like any other website, you must complete the referral code to take advantage of the offer.Recommendation is offered in LeagueXIf you're thinking of recommending a friend, do so, why? Because by referring your friends to the website, you give them Rs.200. However, on the other hand, you get Rs 100.This reference can be done in a few easy steps, thus, start pointing once you have joined the service.The registration bonus you get is Rs.200. This is a large bonus amount that you will receive upon registration. The registration procedure is also very easy.All you have to do is visit the site and click the Register button. Although, like any other website, you must complete the referral code to take advantage of the offer.Recommendation is offered in LeagueXIf you're thinking of recommending a friend, do so, why? Because by referring your friends to the website, you give them Rs.200. However, on the other hand, you get Rs 100.This reference can be done in a few easy steps, thus, start pointing once you have joined the service.10.FanFightIf you are tired of Dream11 and you are looking for a new website to complete your ability to play fantasy cricket, this is the place to look for. The best part of FanFight is that it provides you with the right amount of registration bonus and recommendation.Also, what I liked about the platform personally is that it allows you to change your launcher even after launch. Checking out on the site is also very easy.View registration in FanFightThink about registering with FanFight, if so, they give you a total of 100 rupees to register. All you have to do is complete your details and voila. Registration bonuses will only be awarded if you have completed KYC.The bonus will be offered in the form of 70 rupees, as Paytm money, while 30 rupees will be provided as an income premium. To get Rs 70, you'll need a referral code, although if you don't have it, you'll only get the Entry Bonus.Recommend the recommendation in FanFightIf you have someone who loves to play fantasy sports, then they are definitely interested in joining the site.However, upon referral, FanFight gives you 50% of what your friend deposits for the first time.The maximum deposit amount your friend can make that you can get the referral amount is Rs 1,000. This means that if your friend deposits 1000 rupees, you will receive an additional reward of 500 rupees
LONDON: Cricket Breeders, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), decided to provide parking and storage spaces available at the popular Cricket Ground for National Health Service (NHS) employees fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.Coronavirus outbreaks have infected more than 7,000,000 people and caused more than 35,000 deaths worldwide. In the UK, about 23,000 people have been injured, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Charles, and more than 1,400 deaths have been reported."The proximity of the various hospitals to Lord’s gives the club an opportunity to assist the medical staff so that they can focus on their ongoing battle against the virus," MTC said in a press release.The club provided 75 parking spaces for NHS employees at the nearby Wellington Hospital, University Hospital, San Juan Hospital and Santa Isabel."MCC has now provided 75 parking spaces for the staff of Wellington Hospital, University Hospital, St John Hospital and St. Elizabeth."In addition, cricket statues provide food for a city-based charity."The MCC has provided food to City Harvest London, which helps to use surplus fresh food well in a sustainable manner, by redistributing it to organizations that are feeding the hungry," the statement said."We continue to work closely with our local community, hospitals, and organizations to provide support to the best of our abilities during this period."Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
MUMBAI: Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings wrote a letter to the International Cricket Council's Financial and Trade Affairs Committee (F&CA) requesting that Australia be allowed to host the 2021 World Cup T20, instead of 2020.By doing this, Eddings and CA have reiterated that they will not be in a position to organize the 2020 version of the tournament, scheduled for October 18 to November 15. Indeed, the Eddings letter specifically requests that Australia be allowed to host the 2021 version instead of 2022, given multiple commercials at stake.The email, which was sent by Eddings (TOI owns this message), was flagged only for members of the Financial & Commercial Affairs Commission (F&CA). The CA chair is also a member of the panel, while BCCI is not part of this committee. F&CA is chaired by the president of Pakistan Cricket Council, Ehsan Mani, who was promoted to the presidency after former BCCI president Shashank Manohar took over the board. TOI understands that CA sent this message more than a week ago.Boards say they are fascinated by the ICC statement given that the CA has made its position very clear: it does not expect the 2020 event to be organized.“Why does the ICC not acknowledge that they have a letter from the CA chief? These are things that give the administration a bad name. As they said (CPI),” the current president (Manohar) confirmed is not looking for an extension. About your state. "Is this the whole truth?" Say the sources that follow developments.Eddings' shared concern in the message is his stated view that "it would be harmful to cricket if the cancellation of the" Australian event "(this year's T20 World Cup) is replaced by the award of the T20 World Cup in October 2022".Eddings message says: “Fortunately, Australia has succeeded in“ Curve (Covid) ”, which means there is more certainty of being able to play in Australia in 2021 (which is essential to maintaining membership distribution). It will give India a year Another is to solve any of the issues related to Covid, "stressing that India should host the 2022 event.Cricket Australia says it has invested heavily in the last women's T20 to "make it a success" and has spent a lot of money marketing the event. Given the current financial burden, CA adds that there will be no guarantee for continued government support in 2022 that has agreed to pay $ 4.5 million to tourism partner rights.Will India agree to host the 2022 event?As long as BCCI hosts the IPL every year and its bilateral obligations are respected in the country, India will lose little. "The proceeds of the ICC event are not actually compared to the stakes that the T20 League Chamber of Commerce and all other international cockroaches have at home. So if India really wants to provide service to Australia, why not?" Say developments follow. Ultimately, it is bound to be a political rather than a commercial decision, given that financial stakeholders have little or no profit in the negotiations.What's in store on Thursday?With the ICC stressing that chairman Shashank Manohar will not seek to extend his term and documents drafted for nominations after understanding between members, the only other agenda item other than discussing the T20 World Cup is deciding the election date. Sources say, "Technically, the deadline for nominations will be about two weeks after ratification, which is Thursday. Therefore, elections can be held in late June or early July." From now until the next elections, he expected the T20 World Cup to continue and be a "political debate".Article Source: timesofindiaRead More: How to reschedule T20 World Cup? ICC committee debates in BCCI's absence
IPL News: The bad fight between Gautam Gambir and Virat Kohli occupied more headlines than the winning punches in the match. Fans and critics still remember how the Delhi boys went into a verbal battle in 2013 during the IPL match when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.However, the cause of this battle is still unknown. Gambir and Kohli both played down the accident on many occasions, but the man who separated the duo from the confrontation recently spoke on the same thing.Rajat Bhatia, who tried to stop Gambir and Kohli, did his best to calm things down, recently spoke to the Asianet Newsable, and said that he was just very competitive players who act very strangely in the midst of this moment."This is something that happened when two aggressive leaders played, and always wanted to do their best and win their teams." "Even if they had some kind of collision in that match, that was just part of the game," said Bhatia, who was part of the KKR team in that match."Later on, I didn't see them fighting (Gambir and Kohli). In the midst of the moment, many things happen. But, it shouldn't happen for the worst. The 40-year-old added," It wasn't like that on that day. "In that match, RCB won that match with eight wickets over KKR. After chasing 155 to win, the hosts rode Chris Gayle's sparkling punch 85 strokes to hit the target with 15 balls to spare.Young Kohli scored 35 before being caught by Ewen Morgan outside Lakshmipathi Balaji in the tenth final. It was his class that led to an unpleasant conflict during the celebration of KKR.article source: crickettimesAlso Read: India May Tour South Africa In August For Three-Match T20I Series
1 min read Cricket News: Ravindra Jadeja MVP rating was amazing 97.3, only surpassing Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka.Ravindra Jadeja the Indian all-rounder has been named the (MVP) Most Valuable Player in the country in the 21st century by Wisden. Jadeja’s contribution to his team was impressed with the ball, bat, and fielding as well. Wisden utilized CricViz, the detailed cricket analysis tool for his performance analysis.The amazing Jadeja MVP rating was 97.3, second only to Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka, which made him the Most Valuable Player in test format in the 21st century."It might be surprising to see Ravindra Jadeja, one of the best all-rounder in India, as number one in India. After all, it is not always an automatic choice in the test team. However, when he plays, he is chosen as a frontline player and has batted number 6, Which contributes to the high turnout in the game, " Cricviz’s Freddie Wilde told Wisden."The 31-year-old’s bowling average of 24.62 is better than Shane Watson and his 35.26 batting average is also better than Shane Watson." The average differential of 10.62 between batting and bowling is the second-best in this century scoring more than 1,000 points and taking 150 wickets. He added that it is an all-rounder vehicle of the highest quality.After making its debut in 2009, Jadeja represented India in 49 Tests, 165 ODIs, and 49 T20Is so far.The 31-year-old’s bowling average of 24.62 was better than Shane Warren and his 35.26 average batting was better than Shane Watson.Earlier on Monday, Jadeja was trending on Twitter with fans participating in an online discussion on "Who's the Best", Ravindra Jadeja, or Krunal Pandya.However, the comparison between the two seemed completely unfair given that Jadeja is a seasoned activist and Krunal Pandya made its debut in India in 2018 and only appeared in 18 T20I so far.Also Read: IPL News: Rajat Bhatia talks about the ugly dispute in IPL between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli
The stage for the IPL to take place this year has been decided after the postponement of the T20 World Cup. © TwitterHighlights• The postponement of the T20 World Cup opened a window for IPL 2020• The BCCI has considering two places: India and the United Arab Emirates• The International Cricket Council postponed the T20 World Cup on MondayThe International Cricket Council announced on 20 July, the postponement of the 2020 World Cup, paving the way for the establishment of a window for the Indian Premier League.The postponement of the ICC T20 World Cup has opened a window to this year's Indian Premier League. The rich league appears to be back after being postponed in April due to a Coronavirus pandemic. However, concerns remained over the place. BCCI has two places to consider: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their favorite site is India, but as the incidence of coronavirus infection increases, they decide to get a backup site. The United Arab Emirates also hosted the first phase of IPL 2014.A proposal to organize the league will be sent to the government after the IPL Board meeting this weekend, with two windows proposed to organize 60 games.BCCI prefers the window between September 26 and November 7, while broadcasters want to host it between September 26 and November 14, to make the most of it during the Diwali weekend.However, the Indian team is traveling to Australia for a series of four tests, starting from December 3, the council will have to plan a clear quarantine window before starting the chain.For the time being, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will seek to provide plans for the biosafety site and process of bringing in players, ensuring their health and safety in the midst of an endemic epidemic.On Monday, the International Cricket Council revealed the revised dates for its next three global events in men's cricket, including the 2023 World Cup in India.The International Cricket Council said in a statement that Men's T20 World Cup 2021 will be held from October to November 2021 with the final on November 14, 2021.It added that the ICC T20 2022 World Cup will take place from October to November in 2022 with the final on November 13, 2022.The International Cricket Council did not mention the location of the T20 World Cup finals in 2021 and 2022.Also Read: IPL News: Rajat Bhatia talks about the ugly dispute in IPL between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council will meet over the weekend in a conference call, followed by a meeting with key stakeholders: franchisees, broadcasters, and central sponsors.The meetings will chart out the "final plan" for the tournament, which will take place in the UAE from September 19.This comes after reported on concerns raised by the dealership about the arrangements being made for the 13th edition of the IPL. "In all these years of the IPL, the responsibility for accommodation, hospitality, travel, etc., during the IPL, was with the owners of the team. Nothing will change this year. The only change will be in the POEs regarding COVID "President Brijesh Patel said, also confirming the dates for the Meetings.BCCI decided to share its plans with UAE on MondayBio-secure bubble: Strict protocols being put in place. Each franchise agency will create its own bubble in which the team only interacts with the limited number of people in its ecosystem or assigned to them by the BCCI. A similar bubble will be created for employees of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, broadcasters, etc. Only through pre-designated coordinators will anyone be allowed to interact with people outside of their bubble.Revenue pools: Since the 60 IPL matches were played in 51 days, there will be no change in the distribution of the CBI's central income group.Gate money: If IPL were not to happen, franchises would not have sought any income. Letting go of gate money, the board says, is "pittance".Travel & accommodation: The franchise must specify its own travel and residence arrangements in the United Arab Emirates. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will coordinate with UAE authorities to guarantee "discounted hotel rates" and share them with concessions. Thereafter, the franchise would have the right to compromise on the options available to BCCI or to make its own arrangements. The franchise will take its players to the Emirates and vice versa, as is the case during the IPL in India each year.Medical assistance: Franchises will organize their own medical teams and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize a central medical team. Once the players and support staff arrive in the UAE, the burden of proof will fall on the dealer, who in turn will coordinate with the BCCI medical team 24/7. The medical team of each franchise will remain with their teams in the security bubble.Player replacement & loaning: There will be no change in player policy and franchises will be free to travel with additional players to avoid last-minute travel.The Board and the Board are working in fine detail to prepare a draft of these policies to be discussed at Saturday's meeting and then shared with the concessions. "Once we share what we do with the benefits, we know there will be questions. We need to be fully prepared," says Patel.Source: Times of IndiaAlso Read:Brijesh Patel: IPL 2020 will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates
These are some of the major rules in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prepared by the Indian Cricket board which will be sent to IPL franchise soon for the T20 Championship expected in the UAE from September to November.There will be no fans in the stadium, at least initially, commentators will be six feet apart, the least crowded shelters, no more than 15 players in the locker room, post-match prize shows for social distancing rules, and four COVID tests in two weeks for all players.These are some of the major rules in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prepared by the Indian Cricket Board which will be sent to IPL franchise soon for the T20 Championship expected in the UAE from September to November.While awaiting government approval to transfer IPL-13 to the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Cricket Council confirmed its interest in hosting the event after receiving a request from BCCI.Speaking to a news agency, an official at the BCCI said that not only players in the field, including their wives and friends (WAGs), and franchises, should follow the rules of "bio-bubble" would be determined."Once they enter the bio-bubble, no one can break it and join it again," the official said."The BCCI will not decide whether WAGs and family members can travel with the players, we leave it to franchises. The official said, but we have established a protocol in which not everyone, including the team's bus drivers, can leave the bio-bubble. The standard operating procedures for the franchises will be issued as soon as we meet." With the next week. If you have a complaint, you can return to the meeting and we will discuss it."SOP also states that each player will undergo four Covid tests within two weeks before the tournament starts. Two tests will be performed in India before departure and two during quarantine in the UAE.The SOP was prepared according to the rules laid down by the Cricket board of England and Wales for a series of tests against the West Indies.In the past, players representing India joined IPL teams separately, but this relaxation was not allowed this time. They will have to enter a bio-bubble with the rest of their team members.With most perks with teams of 20 or more players, along with a large number of support staff, some key SOP guidelines relate to housing. Teams will not be allowed to change hotels once they are appointed.BCCI has already asked concession holders to sort out the hotel's logistics and arrangements, although the council will help get discounts during reservations. It is known that only negative sellers enter hotels, changing rooms, and other designated areas.The BBCI will also provide standard operating procedures to broadcasters and officials.Given that the Covid curve is expected to crush the UAE by then, the official said there is a possibility that fans could watch the live event from the stands since September. But BCCI does not risk. "We don't want to take a risk. At least during the first part of the tournament, the matches will be played behind closed doors," the official said.According to Gulf News, the United Arab Emirates announced 375 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the number of state cases to 59,921, with 53,202 cases recovered.Also Read: BCCI shares detailed plan for IPL 2020 in UAE
Only companies with an annual turnover of at least 300 million rupees (about 40 million USD) are also clarified by BCCI that are eligible to bid for IPL sponsorship.The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited third parties to express their (EOI) interest in obtaining title sponsorship rights (rights) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) from 19 September 2020 To November 10, 2020.The development occurs a week after the departure of Vivo. Interested parties must purchase the Bid Document before August 14, and the Board of Control of Cricket in India will announce winning the bid four days later.BCCI also clarified that only companies with an annual turnover of at least 300 million rupees (around 40 million USD) are eligible to sponsor an IPL.In a statement released, the Board of Directors disclosed that all expressions of interest must-Contain the full name and address of the relevant third party; AndIndication of the product class or product classes that the third party is interested in relation to its designation as the main sponsor of IPL 2020; AndPresenting the most recent audited accounts showing a sales volume of 300 Crore Indian Rupees (300 Crore Indian Rupees only).In the meantime, rights and product categories will be discussed after the EOI is delivered, and each third party will have provided an EOI. For clarity, third parties need not include any indicative level of fees to obtain the rights to their EOI.BCCI has also stated that bidding on the highest amount may not win the company's rights if the board of directors is not satisfied with its plans to market its most valuable property.Also Read: IPL during Covid: no fans, 4 tests in two weeks for players
Dart rulesUnlike many traditional pub games, darts have become popular enough to be organized by large governing bodies. Since the game originated in England, it is not surprising that its finest is the British Darts Organization and thus BDO rules have been used as guidelines. When in doubt, the rules played by the locals should always be applied.Please note that one yard = 3 feet = 36 inches = 0.9144 meters.DescriptionBy far, the most popular darts board design today is the "watch" or "treble" board and is the only board to be considered in these instructions. A good board should be made of vegetable fibers and called a "rough hair plate". The style is set on the dashboard with wire and tone. It consists of a circle of 20 pieces, apparently randomized from 1 to 20. In the middle is a small black circle called "target", around which is a thin red ring called 25 rings. The parts of this ring that are broken only by the "triple" ring extend to the middle of the edge and the "weak" ring represents the edge of the circle. So, for example, if a nobility fell on the syllable marked 14 and was inside the treble ring, it would be labeled "Treble 14".Each player has 3 arrows weighing front, bird, weapons a few inches long with a sharp tip. The deck is positioned with a target center of 1.73 m (5 feet. 8 inches) above the ground. Players must stand behind a raised horizontal block called "oche" (pronounced "okky") with a height of 38 mm (1 1/2 inches), although any markings on the ground will work for casual play. The front of the octet must be at a distance of 2.37 m (7 feet, 9 and 1/4 inches) from the front of the plate.501 and 301 gamesMost professional matches "501 up". This is the simplest of games. Each player starts with a score of 501 and takes turns throwing 3 darts. The score for each round is calculated and deducted from the total number of players. Bullseye scores 50, the outer ring scores 25, and the dart in the double or triple loop counts the double or triple syllable points. The goal is to be the first player to drop the score to zero exactly, the only warning is that the last throw throws should land on a double or on a target.If the player drops the score to 1 or falls below zero, the result is bankruptcy, this role ends immediately and the score is returned to what it was at the beginning of that round. For example, if the player has 32 to exit and the first darts are 16, and the second is 15, the player drops, and the score is returned to 32. Therefore, at the last turn, it is not necessary to throw the three arrows: the player can win the first or second turn of the turn.Since a player who misses a double goal is more likely to score the song in this segment, good players try to leave an identifiable number like 24 or more ideally 32 - double 16. So, for example, if a player has twice 16 left, and hit 16, You have 8 left, if you hit 8 then you have 4 left, and so on, this is useful because it is not necessary to throw extra darts to reduce the result to a pair number. .. it often happens that people downgrade their scores to 1 (usually while targeting to multiply 1), some people play an informal rule called "division 11". This rule states that when the score is reduced to 1, instead of falling, the player must "divide 11" by throwing a throw between the two numbers that make up the number 11 at the edge of the board. This is complicatedSome games require doubling to start recording and also to finish the game.When the score is less than 171, professional players know the numbers they need to target to pay in one turn with 3 darts. Here is a table of such groups. Some results have multiple payment options, but in most cases, we only show the best:170 - t20, t20, bull. (Highest possible payment). 167 - s20, s19, bull. 164 - t20, t18, urine (preferably t19, t19, urine because it does not require two darts in bed and the error keeps the even number). 161 - t20. t17, bull. 160 - t20, t20, d20. 158 - t20, t16, toro or t20, t20, d19 157 - t20, t19, d20 156 - t20, t20, 18d 155 - t20, t15, toro, t20, t19, or d19 154 - t20, t18, d20 153 - BC 20, BC 19, D. 18 152- T20, T20, 16D 151 - t20, t17, d20 150 - s20, s18, d18 (bull, bull, bull are preferred unless you feel you are scaring your opponent!)149 - s20, s19, d16 148 - t20, t16, d20 (followed by t18, t18, d20) 147 - t20, t17, d18, t19, t18, d18146 - t20, t18, d16 (followed by t19, t19, d16).For all numbers under 146, there are at least 3 output groups.A popular game that is played for fun is "Around the Hour". In this, each player takes turns throwing 3 darts and must throw one throw in each part starting from 1 to 20 and then ending with 25 and a goal. Players must start with 1 and cannot move to the next number until the darts are successfully thrown into the current target segment. Doubles and triples are ignored. The first player to hit all goals then ends up winning the goal.cricket There are a number of darts games that are based on other pub games and this is the most popular one. Each player takes turns throwing 3 arrows as usual.To start, players throw a coin to determine who hits first. The hit player starts, and during each turn, tries to score the most points possible using the usual 501 scoring system. When a hitting player scores more than 40 points in each tournament, the number of points above 40 is added to that player's points. For example, if a hitting player scores 58, 18 points (points) are added to that player's points. Otherwise, the hitting player does not score anything.The opposing player is considered bowling and this player only targets the target. The shooter gets 2 wickets for the goal and 1 wicket for the 25th episode. Players take turns until the shooter throws a throw that records the 10th wicket. At this point, the turns are reversed and the other player has an "income" (turn on the bat). The game must end when both players play two rounds each, at which point the player with the highest score wins the match.If the hit player must drop a throw on the target or on episode 25, then the hit player loses one or two wickets accordingly. If the archer throws a dart that does not land on the board, 20 "additions" are given for hitting.For less-skilled players, the game can be made easier in several ways. Here are some suggestions:Each entry consists of fewer wakes, for example, 4)The goal of the wicket can be changed to parts 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Hitting players score the absolute amount in each round instead of the amount exceeding 40. killerThis is the most popular game for large groups and is very fun. There are differences, but this is the basic game.To start, the order of play is determined, and each player throws a "bad hand" (left-handed players throw the right hand and vice versa) on the board to determine their number. Obviously, if you miss the arrows or hit a number that has already been assigned, the player will try again. Each player (usually 5) is assigned a specified number of lives and generally, a small bet is required in a bowl. It is a good tactic to avoid being near someone else's number.Players take turns starting to target their assigned number, and they record one life for each hit in darts, two lives for a double, and 3 lives for a treble. Once the player has recorded 5 lives, this player becomes a "killer" until someone deducts one or more lives. However, the player must live 5 years to become a killer, if his score is exceeded he is deducted for the amount that has been exceeded. For example, if a player has 4 lives and reaches three times their number, the first three of the goals scored are scored up to 5 but the remaining lives are deducted, so the end result is 3 lives.Once the player becomes a killer, he indicates any of the other player's numbers. Every time they do so, the appropriate number of lives is deducted from the victim's player points. When a player drops below 0, that player is out of the gameAlso Read:
Cricket in South Africa is going through a major crisis after the Sports Federation and the Olympic Committee, a government body that oversees the nation's wide sport, suspended cricket in the country, South African cricket. This means South Africa Cricket has halted its daily operations and is raising questions about the team's future in international cricket. International Cricket Council (ICC) rules prohibit government interference, and this could mean that the national team's participation in international tournaments could be at risk.This unprecedented development comes after months of turmoil in the management of cricket in South Africa. What could this mean for South African cricket and players, as well as the future of international cricket for Proteas? Here is an explanationQ) What is SASCOC, the government entity that stopped cricket in South Africa?SASCOC (South African Athletic Association and Olympic Committee) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) in South Africa and the body responsible for South Africa in the Commonwealth Games. It is also responsible for high-performance sports in the country and coordinates the relationship with various international sports federations. Therefore, it is a sports ombudsman that was formed after a process that began with a working group set up by the Minister of Sports. Therefore, it is a super body of government.Q) Why was Cricket South Africa acquired and stopped operations?In the last year, Cricket South Africa has suffered from many problems, especially since December 2019. There were three main problems which were racism, lines of payments, and accusations of corruption. The sacking of its CEO, Thabang Morrow, was the first in a series of managerial crises that affected South African cricket. Morrow was fired for "gross misconduct". The administrative crisis was exacerbated when CEO Chris Nenzani resigned, and so did Jack Bean. Therefore, for "alleged mismanagement and misconduct", cricket in South Africa has been suspended.Q) Why could South Africa be banned?The ICC does not permit any form of government interference in the daily management of the board. This was the reason why cricket was banned in Zimbabwe for a certain period last year due to increased government interference. If this happened, South Africa could be banned for the second time in its history, with the first ban between 1970 and 1991 due to apartheid policies.Q) Will the current participation of South African players in the IPL be in question?It is not yet known if this measure will affect the participation of South African players in the IPL. From now on, they are free to compete. Only their international matches can be called into question.Read More- Barcelona sack coach Quique Setien after UEFA Champions League exit
IPL 2020: UAE gears up to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). According to the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the UAE is currently the safest destination to host the IPL 2020. All eight IPL teams are expected to depart between the 3rd and the 4th week of August for the UAE Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Chennai Super Kings is a franchise cricket team located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which plays in the Indian Premier League. Established in 2008, the team plays its home matches at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL win: 22010,2011,2018Chennai Super Kings Municipal Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiGross Salary in Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 5,864,897,500 RsChennai Super Kings (CSK) salary for 2020: 793,500,000 Rs NameIPL 2020 SalaryMS Dhoni150000000Suresh Raina110000000Kedar Jadhav78000000Ravindra Jadeja70000000Piyush Chawla67500000Dwayne Bravo64000000Sam Curran55000000Karn Sharma50000000Shane Watson40000000Shardul Thakur26000000Ambati Rayudu22000000Harbhajan Singh20000000Murali Vijay20000000Josh Hazlewood20000000Francois Du Plessis16000000Imran Tahir10000000Deepak Chahar8000000Lungi Ngidi5000000Mitchell Santner5000000KM Asif4000000Narayan Jagadeesan2000000Monu Kumar2000000RutuRaj Gaikwad2000000R. Sai Kishore2000000 Rajasthan Royals (RR)Rajasthan Royals is a franchise cricket team based in Jaipur, Rajasthan that plays in the Indian Premier League. Established in 2008 as one of the eight initial franchises of IPL, the team is based at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals is sometimes considered the "money ball" team in IPL.Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL victories: 2008Rajasthan Royals Stadium (RR): Sawai Mansingh Stadium, JaipurRajasthan Royals gross salary (RR): 4,629,429,950 RsRajasthan Royals (RR) 2020 Salary: 702,500,000 Rs NameIPL 2020 SalaryBen Stokes125000000Steven Smith125000000Sanju Samson80000000Jofra Archer72000000Jos Buttler44000000Ankit Rajpoot30000000Rahul Tewatia30000000Robin Uthappa30000000Jaydev Unadkat30000000Varun Aaron24000000Yashasvi Jaiswal24000000Mayank Markande20000000Kartik Tyagi13000000Tom Curran10000000Andrew Tye10000000Anuj Rawat8000000David Miller7500000Oshane Thomas5000000Shashank Singh3000000MahipalLomror2000000Manan Vohra2000000Riyan Parag2000000Shreyas Gopal2000000Aniruddha Joshi2000000Akash Singh2000000 Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)The Kings XI Punjab is a franchise cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the franchise is jointly owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, PreityZinta and Karan Paul. The team plays its home matches at PCA Stadium, Mohali.Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Municipal Stadium: PCA Stadium, MohaliKings XI Punjab gross salary (KXIP): Rs 6,275,617,543Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Salary 2020: Rs 685,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary Lokesh Rahul110000000Glenn Maxwell107500000Sheldon Cottrell85000000Krishnappa Gowtham62000000Karun Nair56000000Mohammed Shami48000000Nicholas Pooran42000000Mujeeb Ur Rahman40000000Chris Jordan30000000Chris Gayle20000000Ravi Bishnoi20000000Mandeep Singh14000000Mayank Agarwal10000000Hardus Viljoen 7500000Prabhsimran Singh5500000Deepak Hooda5000000Jimmy Neesham5000000Darshan Nalkande3000000Sarfaraz Khan2500000Arshdeep Singh2000000Harpreet Brar2000000JagadeeshaSuchith2000000Murugan Ashwin2000000Tajinder Singh2000000Ishan Porel Capitals of Delhi (DC)The Delhi Capitals is a franchise cricket team that represents the city and districts of Delhi's NCT in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils, the franchise is jointly owned by GMR Group and JSW Group. The team is based at Aaron Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.Delhi Capital (DC) mainland: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, New DelhiTotal salary of Delhi Capitals: Rs 6,614,608,422Salary in Delhi Capitals (DC) 2020: Rs 760,000,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryRishabh Pant150000000Shimronhetmyer77500000Ravichandran Ashwin76000000Shreyas Iyer70000000Ajinkya Rahane52500000Shikhar Dhawan52000000Axar Patel50000000Marcus Stoinis48000000Kagiso Rabada42000000Amit Mishra40000000Alex Carey24000000Jason Roy15000000Chris Woakes15000000Prithvi Shaw12000000Ishant Sharma11000000Avesh khan7000000Keemo Paul5000000Mohit Sharma5000000Harshal Patel2000000Sandeep Lamichhane2000000Tushar Deshpande2000000Lalit Yadav2000000 Mumbai Indians (MI)The Mumbai Indians are a franchise cricket team located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team is 100% owned by Reliance Industries, the largest conglomerate in India, by its IndiaWin Sports subsidiary.IPL Wins: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019Local Stadium: Wankidi StadiumGross Salary: Rs 7,116,438,150Salary in the 2020 IPL: Rs 830,500,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryRohit Sharma150000000Hardik Pandya110000000Krunal Pandya88000000Nathan Coulter-Nile80000000JaspritBumrah70000000Ishan Kishan62000000Kieron Pollard54000000SuryaKumar Yadav32000000Trent Boult32000000Quinton de Kock28000000Lasith Malinga20000000Sherfane Rutherford20000000Chris Lynn20000000Rahul Chahar19000000MItchell McClenaghan10000000Anmolpreet Singh8000000Dhawal Kulkarni7500000Jayant Yadav5000000Saurabh Tiwary5000000Aditya Tare2000000Anukul Roy2000000Digvijay Deshmukh2000000Prince Balwant Rai Singh2000000Mohsin Khan2000000 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Kolkata Knight Riders is a franchise cricket team that represents Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her wife Jai Mehta. The home of Knight Riders is the famous Eden Gardens Stadium.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Win IPL: 2012, 2014Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Main terrain: Eden Gardens, KolkataKolkata Knight Riders gross salary (KKR): Rs 6,869,973,650Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 2020 Salary: Rs 765,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary Pat Cummins155000000Sunil Narine125000000Andre Russell85000000Dinesh Karthik74000000Kuldeep Yadav58000000Eoin Morgan52500000Varun Chakravarti40000000Nitish Rana34000000Kamlesh Nagarkoti32000000ShivamMavi30000000Shubman Gill18000000Lockie Ferguson16000000Tom Banton10000000Rinku Singh8000000Harry Gurney 7500000Rahul Tripathi6000000Prasidh Krishna2000000Sandeep Warrier2000000Siddhesh Lad2000000Chris Green2000000Nikhil Naik2000000Pravin Tambe2000000M Siddharth2000000 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Venue: M. Chinnaswamy StadiumRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) gross salary: Rs 7,340,075,500Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 2020Salary: Rs 786,000,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryVirat Kohli170000000AB de Villiers110000000Chris Morris100000000Yuzvendra Chahal60000000Shivam Dubey50000000Aaron Finch44000000Umesh Yadav42000000Kane Richardson40000000Washington Sundar32000000Navdeep Saini30000000Mohammed Siraj26000000Dale Steyn20000000Moeen Ali17000000Parthiv Patel17000000Pawan Negi10000000Gurkeerat Mann Singh5000000IsuruUdana5000000DevduttPadikkal2000000Shahbaz Ahamad2000000Joshua Philippe2000000Pavan Deshpande2000000 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)The Sunrisers Hyderabad is a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India that plays in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network and was established in 2012 after the IPL cancelled Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won IPL: 2016Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, HyderabadGross salary of Hyderabad Sunrisers: Rs 4,758,772,800Sunrisers Hyderabad 2020 Salaries: Rs 749,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary David Warner 125000000Manish Pandey110000000Rashid Khan90000000Bhuvneshwar kumar85000000Siddarth Kaul38000000Shahbaz Nadeem32000000Vijay Shankar32000000Kane Williamson30000000Sandeep Sharma30000000Khaleel Ahmed 30000000Jonny Bairstow22000000Mitchell Marsh20000000Priyam Garg19000000Virat Singh19000000Wriddhiman Saha12000000Mohammad Nabi10000000Shreevats Goswami10000000Basil Thampi9500000Abhishek Sharma5500000Billy Stanlake5000000Fabian Allen5000000T Natarajan4000000Sandeep Bavanaka2000000Sanjay Yadav2000000Abdul Samad2000000
IPL 2020 1st Match LIVE between Chennai Super Kingsvs Mumbai Indians (CSK vs MI) Dream11 Team PredictionIPL 2020 CSK vs MI Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2020 LIVE Match Details Match: Chennai Super Kingsvs Mumbai Indians (CSK vs MI) Date: 19 Sep 2020 Time: 7:30 PM ISTIPL 2020 CSK vs MI Dream11 Probable Playing 11Dream11 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing 11Shane Watson Francois Du Plessis Ambati Rayudu MS Dhoni Kedar Jadhav Ravindra Jadeja Dwayne Bravo Shardul Thakur Piyush Chawla Deepak Chahar Lungi Ngidi / Imran TahirDream11 Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable Playing 11 Rohit Sharma Quinton de Kock Surya Kumar Yadav Ishan Kishan Krunal Pandya Hardik Pandya Kieron Pollard/Nathan Coulter-Nile Dhawal Kulkarni Rahul Chahar Mitchell McClenaghan / Trent Boult JaspritBumrahIPL 2020 MI vs CSK Dream11 Team PREDICTION Mumbai Indians without any doubt will start as favorites in the game against CSK.IPL 2020 Dream11 Fantasy League MI vs CSK PLAYING 11WICKET-KEEPER: MS Dhoni (C)BATSMEN: Rohit Sharma (VC)Quinton De Kock Shane Watson Francois Du PlessisALL-ROUNDERS: Hardik Pandya Ravindra JadejaBOWLERS: Krunal Pandya Piyush Chawla JaspritBumrah Deepak Chahar MI VS CSK MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSISIt's finally here! IPL 2020 is about to start in the UAE after months of uncertainty and a lot of last-minute planning. The first match in the Indian Premier League this season will be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. MI and CSK were the finalists in 2019, a classic that saw MI come home with only one race left.IPL has been played in South Africa and the UAE as well in previous years. Getting ready for cricket after a long break may be the biggest challenge than a change of venue.Neither team will be severely affected due to the unavailability of Australian and English players during the first week of IPL, which is a good thing too.The MI vs CSK IPL 2020 match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2020.TEAM PREVIEWS:Mumbai IndiansEveryone will talk about the 5 matches the Mumbai Indians played and lost in the Emirates, but we are not sure if that is important. It was 2014 and we don't think it applies. After that, India won the AFC Asian Cup in the Emirates, and Rohit Sharma was one of the best players.Predicted TOSS MI VS CSKThe team that wins the toss may want to play first just to see what the court has to offer. However, we don't think the surface will change much in 20 times.Pitch and conditionsWe can be reasonably sure that it will not rain in Abu Dhabi in mid-September. The stadium at Sheikh Zayed Stadium will be flat, on the slower side, and without much bounce. A typical subcontinental cycle doesn't mind CSK at all.We've seen scores of around 150-160 on par in the other T20 tournaments that have been played here in the past.MI VS CSK Betting TipsWe will support the defending champions to win their first match in IPL 2020. That wasn't something they had done much in the past, but this time, their team looks a lot stronger than what CSK has to offer. Table. A better hitting squad, a smaller group of players, and more strength in their setup give the Mumbai Indians the advantage.He would lead the batting again and possibly open the batting alongside Quinton de Kock, as he did last season. Rohit Sharma has had a quiet moment in IPL over the past few years and only managed 405 injuries in 2019. It's a good comeback, but not for someone like Rohit, the white ball legend in India.Increase the possibilitiesPetway has a weird thing that has grown up now with six-year-old Rohit Sharma. The market is at 2.50 instead of 1.50. We think it's a good bet. Go to Betway to place a bet.Quinton de Kock scored 529 times while SuryaKumar Yadav had scored 424 times the previous season. These are three of which MI will launch its IPL 2020.We think multiplication number four is ready to be caught. Ishan hit Kishan most of the time, but he never made it his own. MI could choose to add Chris Lynn to the trade order and maybe switch to Rohit in order in the past (unlikely) or just start with Kishan.Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, and Hardik Pandya form the strong core of this team. Bullard was in great shape and looking better than ever. It will be one of MI's wild cards this season. This leaves the four shooters. Rahul Shahar did enough to secure the start, while JaspreetBumrah is an automatic pick. Trent Boult and Mitchell McLennan could be the other bowler's MI is looking for.This is a very solid assortment with almost all bases covered. The depth at the spinning pins and hitting position # 4 are the only potential weaknesses we can see.Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (MI vs CSK) Predicted SquadsMumbai Indians (MI) Squads Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, JaspritBumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Rohit Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Surya Kumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai Singh, Mohsin KhanChennai Super Kings (CSK) SquadsMS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Piyush Chawla, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Josh Hazlewood, Francois Du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan, Monu Kumar, RutuRaj Gaikwad, R. Sai KishoreRead more: Download the Best Fantasy Playing Apps
DC Vs KXIP Dream11 Team, IPL 2020: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL Match No 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in DUBAI on Sunday, September 20. This will be the second match of season 13 in UAE.Head to Head DC vs KXIP:Match Played: 24 Won by DC: 10 Won by KXIP: 14DC Vs KXIP Dream 11 PredictionBest Dream11 team for today’s Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab match.Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant could be the best fit for the Wicket keeper as KL Rahul is my best choice for batsman.Batsmen: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer could be the best choice for the batsman.Allrounders: R Ashwin and Axar PatelBowlers: There are many good bowlers but you can choose from Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh and Amit MishraDC Vs KXIP Dream 11 TeamKL Rahul, Chris Gayle (C), Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin (VC), M Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Kagiso RabadaREAD | Which Team Won How Many TimesDC Vs KXIP Probable Playing 11Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant SharmaKings XI Punjab Probable XI: KL Rahul (WK), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, M Ashwin, Arshdeep SinghDC Vs KXIP Key Players:DC Key Players: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Amit Mishra, Ishant SharmaKXIP Key Players: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shami, Hardus ViljoenDC Vs KXIP Match Date and Time:Second IPL 2020 match DC Vs KXIP date is September, 20. Timing will be 7.30 PM India, which is 6:00 PM in UAE.DC Vs KXIP Match Venue and Pitch Report:The Dubai International Stadium is the multi purpose stadium in Dubai, UAE. The capacity of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 25,000. First few matches of IPL 2014 were played in this stadium. The team batting first has better change to win in this stadium. The temperature on 20 September will be 31 degree centigrade, there is no prior forecast of rain.Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL Match PredictionDelhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 matchDelhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab kick off their Indian Premier League 2020 campaigns with each other in Dubai. With the tournament moving to the United Arab Emirates, these will be the first matches scheduled at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the match begins on September 20 at 7:30 pm local time.Delhi Capitals finished third last season and entered this match with former Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin among his big purchases prior to this tournament. They also drafted well at auction, butif Marcus Stoynes and Alex Curry can't play the first game of the season, having already lost Jason Roy and Chris Wox, they might have some quality.Kings XI Punjab had the least to worry about in terms of changes to the final roster as KL Rahul took over the captain and some key players were kept. Nicholas Boran and Mujibur Rahman arrived in excellent condition in the Caribbean Premier League, even if Glenn Maxwell's arrival was delayed due to current guidelines.Delhi Capitals vs Eleventh Kings Punjab Live StreamTV Channels: Star Sports, Star Gold, DD Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Willow TV, BeIN Sports, SuperSport, Geo Super, Flow Sports, Willow TV, Hotstar Canada, Channel 9, Gazi TV, RTA, SLRCLive broadcasts: Disney + Hotstar, Yupp TV, and FoxtelPredict launchMoving to Dubai could mean that teams prefer a first place finish this season.Weather reportIt will be warm, sunny and dry all day in Dubai.Tone StatusDubai is a small flat gate that does a lot for hitters.Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 match predictions.Delhi Capitals Team News & Playing 11Delhi Capital Team NewsDelhi Capitals has signed Jason Roy and Chris Wox, but will have none available for IPL 2020. Woakes pulled out before the original tournament and Roy withdrew from it due to injury. If the late arrival of Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis means they are not available, Keemo Paul or Daniel Sams could start out in an outdoor setting.The major players in Delhi CapitalsShekhar Doan - He signed up well in January with his performances against Australia which is an advantage that he is fit for this tournament after some injury concerns earlier in the year.Sandeep Lamichhane: Despite being only 20, the Nepalese podium has become a staple of the T20 circuit. He has 117 T20 stadiums in 88 games.Rishabh Pant: The goalkeeper might get some pressure in place this season with Alex Carey recruiting, but his T20 shot rate speaks for itself.Delhi Capitals Team ModelDelhi Capitals finished third in the standings last season, winning nine out of 14 matches. They then beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a draw, but the loss to the Chennai Super Kings ended their hopes for a place in the final.Delhi CapitalsPredicted Playing 11Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ajinkya Rahane, ShimronHetmyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Keemo Paul, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane Kings XI Punjab Team News & Playing 11Kings XI Punjab NewsGlenn Maxwell may miss the first matches of IPL 2020 due to his late arrival from the Australia Tour in England, but Kings XI Punjab has had fewer interruptions than other teams. Kuala Lumpur Rahul will be promoted to be the captain of the team after the departure of Ravichandran Ashwin.The eleventh Kings of Punjab are the main playersKuala Lumpur Rahul: He is set to be the captain of the team this season having been their best hitter before. He scored 593 rounds last season, including six times in the 1950s and an unbeaten century.Nicholas Boran: He broke his first T20 century during the Caribbean Premier League to issue a reminder of his batting prowess in T20 cricket.Mujibur Rahman: Another shooter was in good shape in CPL, moving to 131 wicket in T20 cricket despite being only 19 years old.Team Kings XI Punjab formedKings XI Punjab started the last round well, winning four of their first six matches, but only two more wins, one of them in the final, after a streak of four matches, mean losing a place in the tournament. Qualifiers. On the net implementation rate. They finished with six wins and eight losses.Delhi Capitals vs Eleventh Kings Punjab Odds: WagerDelhi Capitals came in third last season and entered the opening match as favorites.Delhi Capitals Bet365 oddsDelhi Capitals Profits: Delhi Capitals can be supported at 1.72 to profit with Bet365.Best batsman for Delhi Capitals: Shekhar Dhawan is 3.75 years old and Pete 365 is the best batsman for the Delhi Capitals team, while Prithvi Show is available at 4.33. ShimronHitmer, Shrias Air and AginciaRahanna have 5.00 with Bet365, while Rishabah Pant 5.50.Team Delhi Capitals Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada has 3.25 to be the Delhi Capitals Best Bowler team with Bet365, with Sandeep Lamichhane and Ravichandran Ashwin both 4.50. Keemo Paul costs 5.00, as is Ishant Sharma and Anrich Nortje.Eleventh Kings Punjab Bet365 OddsKings XI Punjab to Win: Kings XI Punjab is 2.10 outdoor player to win this game with Bet365.Kings XI Punjab Team Best Hitter: KL Rahul is favorite 3.50 to be Kings XI Punjab Team Best Hitter with Bet365. Chris Gayle has 4.00 with Bet365, while Nicolas Buran can count on 5.50 after his good form in the Caribbean Premier League. Karun Nair is a stranger at 8.00, although Mandeep Singh can back up at 6.50.Best Kings XI Punjab Player - Whatever Kings XI Punjab picks their players offshore, you can bring back at least one of them at 4:00 AM with Bet365 being the world's best throwing player. Team like Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Jordan and Mujib Rahman Saleh. Available at this price. Muhammad Al Shami is priced at 4.50, which seems prohibitively expensive given his reputation.The Delhi Capitals Bitway oddsDelhi Capitals to Win: Betway also offers 1.72 over Delhi Capitals to open the tournament with a win.Best batsman for Delhi Capitals: Shekhar Dhawan is 3.25 with Petway being the best batsman for Delhi Capitals, while AginkiaRahani is 3.75 and Shrias Air is 4.33. Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw can be supported at 4.50.Delhi Capitals Best Bowler Team: Kagiso Rabada may be backed at 3.00 to be the best player in Delhi Capitals with Betway while Sandeep Lamichhane is 3.75. Ishant Sharma costs 5.00, and so does Ravichandran Ashwin. Keemo Paul owns 7.00 with Betway.Kings XI Punjab Betway OddsKings XI Punjab wins: Kings XI Punjab is a 2.05 outfield player with Betway to defeat Delhi Capitals.Kings XI Punjab Best Hitter: KL Rahul is only 2.62 years old to be Kings XI Punjab Best Team with Betway. Chris Gayle's age is 3.75, while Mayank Agarwal is 5.00. Karun Nair has 5.50 and Betway offers a generous 7.00 for Nicholas Boran.Kings XI Punjab Best Player: Muhammad Al Shami is 3.60 as Kings XI Punjab Best Bowler with Betway, which is a complete contrast to Bet365's style. The foreign trio, who may compete for two of the three places, are priced as follows: Sheldon Cottrell 3.60 with Betway, Mujibur Rahman 3.75 and Chris Jordan could be backed at 4.00
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be in a positive mood. Army Orange has reached the qualifiers for the past four seasons, and won the championship in 2016. This year, David Warner and his company will begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday, 21 September at Dubai International Stadium. When it comes to their rivalry, there isn't much to separate them. For the competitors, led by Virat Kohli, a challenging road awaits them. With no qualifiers taking place in the last three seasons, RCB will be under some pressure. At the auction, they managed to bring in some big names, and Adam Zamba joined them too. However, all that matters is producing products in the field.Scope and conditionsThe court in Dubai was good to beat. Scoring in a power game can be decisive for both teams. Spinners are more likely to play a role, especially after the field expands. As it is a night game and the dew factor in mind, teams can advance first after winning the draw. The weather is expected to be warm, with a temperature of around 35 ° C.Playing Combinations for SRH vs RCBSunrisers HyderabadProbable XIDavid Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed/Siddarth Kaul, Shahbaz Nadeem.Royal Challengers BangaloreProbable XIAaron Finch, DevduttPadikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Navdeep Saini, Dale Steyn/IsuruUdana.The best possible outcomes of SRH versus RCBDavid Warner - Sun Raisers HyderabadDavid Warner was undoubtedly the most prolific foreign hitter in IPL history. Regardless of the conditions, the South has made races. After winning the Orange Cape several times, he is expected to be back at his start. Warner is also running after the COVID-19 pandemic after playing the ODI and T20I series against England.Virat Kohli - Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli is someone who does not resort to high-risk strokes and prefers to work in the middle. Playing since 2008, he's the Challengers' running top scorer and in IPL history with over 5,000 rounds to show for his efforts. He also has five centuries of his name, four of which came in 2016 when he scored nearly 1,000 points in one copy of the T20 Championship.Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 15 | RCB won- 6 | SRH won- 8 | N/R- 1At neutral venues (outside India)This will be the first time when the two teams will play against each other outside India.Average first innings score: 138 (Last four T20Is played at this venue)Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tied – 0Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Schedule, Logo, Squads, Prize Money
Finally, the wait is over and I now have the Indian Premier League for 2020. The tournament we have all been looking forward to has got off to a great start. After a thrilling duel between the Indians in Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings in the first match, the Delhi Capitals and the 11th Kings of Punjab made an explosion. The start of IPL definitely made the wait worthwhile, as the tournament had only just begun.Next in the tournament is the Chennai Super Kings who will face the Rajasthan Royals. While the Super Kings have already had a picnic, it will be the first game for the royals. The Chennai Super Kings looked rusty at the start of their first match but were back to their usual best condition before the match ended. The Rajasthan Royals have a good squad coming from England and considering these players have been playing for quite some time already, the royals may not need a warm-up. CSK and RR, the two great and fiercely competitive teams meet on September 22, 2020, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.TEAM PREVIEWSRAJASTHAN ROYALSRajasthan Royals is perhaps one of the least glamorous teams in the tournament, and it is definitely rich in talent. While they pride themselves on their patriotic talent, this time they have some great international T20 players available. They took center stage when disagreements surrounded the Indian Premier League and thus were banned from participating in the tournament for two years, 2016 and 2017. They haven't been able to do much since then as they failed to qualify for the qualifiers on neither side. Later seasons.But this time, Rajasthan Royals has a solid squad, at least on paper, and that's mainly because of their strong top-ranking. Jos Buttler, Steve Smith, David Miller, and Robin Uthappa are some of the game's best advocates. Ben Stokes' participation in the tournament is still under the clouds, but he is sure not to be a part of the squad in the first matches of the Rajasthan Royals. Jos Butler, who has been isolated from his family according to the protocol, will also come out of his upcoming Royals game. Given the way Butler has been, his absence is definitely a major setback for the royal family.Although it is not their greatest strength, the Rajasthan Royals is full of resourceful Indian players who have proven themselves on the national circuit. Shreyas Gopal is an experienced baseball player and is as good as any player in the competition. He's also impressed the past year and with potentially favorable conditions for the spinners, Gopal will have a vital role to play. With Stokes and Buttler not playing in Game 1, the onus is on Sanju Samson and Yashasv Jaiswal to get the Royals off to a good start on the ball. While Sanju Samson is well known for his skills, Yashasvi Jaiswal broke aside thanks to his excellent U19 cricket performance. Along with Ryan Parag, Jaiswal will undoubtedly be the one to watch out for.Rajasthan Royals had a distinct weakness in Bowling Death, but with Tom Curran the way it is, there may be no need to fix Death Bowling problems. Curran was brilliant against the Australians in the recently concluded T20I series and with Archer ready to play alongside him, the Royals had two players who are good at killing. Slow launches from the UAE have to match the likes of Unadkat and Tye, providing management with a good number of options to choose from.While the royals had a solid squad on paper before the tournament began, Jus Butler's absence definitely leaves their plans a little muddled. Since the deck will likely slow down as the game progresses, the importance of quickly scoring a new ball cannot be overstated. Given that, a lot will depend on the likes of Robin Uthappa and Jashasvi Jaiswal. While they are not short of talented Indian players, the royal family is definitely lacking in Indians who have good local experience behind them. Their group is made up of mainly young Indians, and this could be a weakness that CSK might look to exploit.Rajasthan Royals is one of those teams rich with stellar players, who can all defeat them again a day. However, the absence of Stokes and Butler definitely takes the balance out of the squad. Since there aren't many experienced Indians at their disposal, they are highly dependent on their foreign players, especially Archer and Smith. The conditions in Sharjah are sure to suit them and if their foreign players can serve as a good example then the Royal Family team will be a tough team to deal with.CHENNAI SUPER KINGSWith Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh withdrawing from IPL 2020, the Chennai Super Kings appeared to be in trouble. However, as he always does, not only did MS Dhoni manage to fill the holes in the opening match, but he also managed to lead his team to another victory. It wasn't easy and there were some apparent weaknesses, but a win will definitely instill a lot of confidence in the team.The Chennai Super Kings victory in the first match was a tale of two halves. They looked tense and unprepared for the first half of the first half, but they dressed up again with great spells from Sam Curran and Piyush Chawla. Ravindra Jadeja and Lungi Ngidi brilliantly rushed out to knock out five wickets between them in the event of death changing the tone of the match. Mid-stage, CSK dropped its momentum with them, but that momentum was short-lived as they lost Shane Watson and Murali Vijay early on in the chase.Pave de Plessis seemed irritable throughout his inning, but a superb shot from Ambati Raudeau failed to press Fave de Plessis as the duo added 115 points to finish third. With an impressive appearance from Jadeja and Curran, Faf du Plessis sealed the deal when CSK won the match with four extra balls and five wickets in hand.While the Super Kings had many positives to glean from the opening match, their biggest comfort was a superb Fave win in third place, an area that Suresh Raina has owned for a long time. Given that CSK sealed the deal without injuring MS Dhoni or Kedar Jadhav, it says a lot about depth in the hitting lineup. They hit it deep with Deepak Chahar available to reach 10th place and that could be a nice advantage in critical situations.With Fave de Place in third place, the struggle for third place appears to have disappeared. With that being said, management will be wary about the top spots as Murali Vijay and Shane Watson didn't get off to a good start. These are the early days of the tournament, and while we expect MS Dhoni to stick with Watson, Murali Vijay may not have a long rope. He was never comfortable against James Pattinson and gave in to one on the inside, falling for the lead. With RetragJaquad and N Jagadisan in the team, CSK will definitely start looking for these options soon. We can even see a change in the next match with Gaikwad or Jagadeesan instead of Vijay. Sam Curran's excellent performance puts Dhoni in a nice pickle to choose between Dwayne Bravo and Sam Curran when the Caribbean player gets into shape.The Chennai Super Kings have never been such a scary team. At least it was never as terrifying as the Mumbai Indians or the Royal Challengers in Bangalore. The secret to their success so far has been the captain of MS Dhoni and the team efforts of the Chennai Super Kings always. They are very good at adapting to conditions and that will be very helpful this year. They have done well against the strong side of Indians in Mumbai and they should keep doing well in the upcoming matches as well.Predicting TOSS RR VS CSKBoth sides have preferred to play first in both games so far, and those decisions made sense at last with the pictorial spray in both games. Although the deck will likely slow down as the game progresses, splashing might make hitting a lot easier in game 2. Also, this is the first game on this deck and both sides will want to look at it before hitting. So, hopefully, the captain who wins the field will pass first.Pitch and conditionsThe average first-half results in the UAE hover around the 155-round mark and the average first-half winning score is just under 170. Although in various places, the totals in the first two matches were around the race mark of 160 and made for exciting competitions. We expect the surface in Sharjah to be a lot more friendly to strikes and shooters will have to work harder, especially in fatal situations. The weather will likely be hot and players' fitness will be tested again. Needless to say, the chances of rain are slim. As was the case in the first two matches, splashing could be a factor, causing the ball to hit the bat a little better in the second half of the second half. Given this and the usual nature of the surface, the team hitting first must look for at least 170 passes on the board.Predicting RR vs CSK DREAM11Check out the Dream11 fantasy squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match of 2020 which will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Make sure to check the latest updated equipment right after checkout.RR VS CSK PLAYING 11WICKET-KEEPER: Sanju SamsonBATSMEN:o Faf du Plessis (C)o Ambati Rayudu (VC)o Shane Watsono Steve Smitho Yashasvi JaiswalALL-ROUNDERS:o Sam Currano Ravindra JadejaBOWLERS:o Lungi Ngidio Jofra Archero Shreyas GopalRR VS CSK BETTING TIPSThese are the early days of the tournament and most teams will be looking to form the right groups as soon as possible. By winning their previous game, the Super Kings will be cheerful. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals are not out on the field yet, and with Joss Butler and Ben Stokes absent, things have not started well for them. Also, Steve Smith hasn't played in a while due to concussion protocols and getting involved under the roof either. Since foreign unity was an important part of the royals' strategies, the absence of Butler and Stokes would be a factor. Given that and the fact that the Chennai Super Kings have already played and won a match, putting your points on winning the Super Kings should be the way to go on that next showdown.Our favorite bets:Top Hitter Team - Rajasthan Royals - Stephen Smith, 4 @ 1xBetWith Gus Butler and Ben Stokes absent, the onus is on Steve Smith to lead the team with the club. He is the most experienced player on the team and likely has a good number of installments available to play with. Steve Smith is an excellent spin and paced player, and it'd just be a matter of settling for big goals. There aren't many candidates other than him in the Royals field to score big points. This is an excellent bet with a good risk ratio.Highest Editorial Association - Rajasthan Royals, 1.85 @ BetwayIt looks like the opening duo of the Chennai Super Kings are undecided in their match against Mumbai and hopefully, it will happen again. Murali Vijay looked grumpy and Shane Watson had a slow start. Moreover, the duo will have Guofra Archer Bowling, who is in for a brilliant run in the England Series against Australia. On the one hand, the Royals' opening pair is likely new and better prepared to take on CSK's core basketball players.Total score (20 plus) - Ambati Roudou - 17.5 more, 1.83 in PetwayAmbati Rayudo looked great in the opening match and was named man of the match for his winning performance. Momentum and shape generally play a big role in this form of the game and Rayudu will be looking to get the most out of his look. With a superb shot from behind, he would slide with confidence and score more than 17 points which should be a walk in the park for him.When will the next wicket fall, Chennai Super Kings, Fall Of Wicket 1 - 20.5 Under, 1.83 @ 1xBetThis bet can be considered an extension of the second bet. The primary Chennai Super Kings duo is an Achilles heel and is unlikely to qualify in the next match. Rajasthan Royals has a decent new ball attack and picking up a small gate of irregular hitters shouldn't be a big challenge, especially given that these hitters don't have good match practice.Player Performance - MS Dhoni - Overall less than 33.5, 1.83 @ 1xBetNot likely to be a game in which huge totals are scored. Moreover, with the typical Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis case, MS Dhoni is unlikely to be able to handle adequate deliveries. There is also the possibility that both Curran and Jadeja will be upgraded to lead him, mainly for a left-to-right combination in the middle. We saw MS Dhoni use these tactics in their first game, too. Given all these factors, the only real chance of earning MSD Points is behind logs and we don't think that earning many points is only possible through wicket maintenance. Sure, that sounds like a decent proposition for those looking to keep it safe. Read more: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The first matches of IPL 2020 were exciting! We've already seen Super-Over, the value of the experience and many players have improved tremendously. There have also been some disappointments, but it is too early to dismiss someone.This next match will be held between Kolkata Knight Knights and Mumbai Indians. KKR is the last team to start and will be playing their first IPL match. For their part, the Mumbai Indians were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings in their first match.Both teams are very strong and they have really great talent. Can KKR exit the blocks in an instant or will the Mumbai Indians learn from their mistakes in the first match?The KKR vs MI IPL 2020 match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 23, 2020.TEAM PREVIEWSKOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERSKolkata Knight Knights will watch every match so far and learn. We've seen that the stadiums so far have had an amazing pace and bounce off it. The lawnmowers left lawn on the roof to prevent breakage and allow the ball to hit.This is something KKR will enjoy.His strength struck him. We look forward to seeing Shubman Gill open throughout the 2020 IPL season. He is a great talent, but he really hasn't had such a wonderful year that he will see him push for a place in the Indian team. He would have Sunil Narain at the top if he was fit. Narain has missed CPL's last few matches and has probably only rested as a precaution.KKR has the option to choose Tom Banton instead of Narine or maybe switch to Rahul Tripathi in order to add another foreign player. Personally, we'd love to see Pantone out there, but KKR's bowling beats aren't the strongest.Nitesh Rana, Ewen Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, and Andre Russell make up a very powerful medium system. Morgan was in great shape with a six-hitter, while Russell also had a productive CPL.We're not sure if Russell will really throw a lot this season, but it could be very dangerous if the roofs continue to offer some bounce.KKR's bowling attack is slightly weaker. Pat Cummins was very expensive in England, Kuldeep Yadav had his worst year in IPL 2019 and had to be eliminated, while the Indian speed squad lacked experiencePrasidh Krishna and maybe Shivam Mavi could start. This is where adding someone like Lockie Ferguson could be helpful if Narine isn't available.MUMBAI INDIANSThe Mumbai Indians continued their tradition of starting slowly and losing a match to CSK they should have really won. Now they will also face a tough test against KKR.Mumbai looked rusty in their previous game. Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Cook looked good before shedding it. The same can be said of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya as well.We are also not sure if Saurap Tiwari would be the better option in fourth place. He scored 42 of 31 deliveries, but he's not the best in the spin and looks a bit suspicious against bowling at close range.For some strange reason, Kieron Pollard is still underrated by the Mumbai Indians. They don't send him to command and let him hit as much as he can. His performance always drops in sixth place due to a lack of available deliveries or hitting partners.The strength of the average order in Mumbai Indians is as good as the KKR, if not better.Jaspreet Bomrah was strangely elusive in the previous match. He didn't seem confident enough for his workers to try and ended up conceding many kicks. Trent Bolt was Mumbai's best shooting player in the previous match. Your ability to collect early terrain will again be crucial.Mumbai picked James Pattinson for their first match, but we can easily see him replaced by Mitchell McLennan or Nathan Coulter-Nile.The strengths of the Mumbai Indians team will not change or disappear overnight. However, her slow start and current form of the main players are cause for some concern.KKR VS MI TOSS PREDICTIONThe launch will be very important. We saw that the field became better to hit in the second half and the spray made things more difficult for bowlers. Hitting second would be a huge advantage.PITCH AND CONDITIONSWe've all come to the IPL 2020 thinking it's going to be low-score competitions in dust pots that are perfect for deer. Well, the curators did their job very well and managed to give us beautiful hitting fields on the bouncy surfaces and the lawn.The squares contain enough pitches that this trend can continue during the first weeks of IPL before the skins start to slow.The Mumbai Indians played their first match on this intact ground. The ball hit the racket well and hardly any turn was offered. There was also a lot of dew favoring the second hitting side.KKR VS MI DREAM11 PREDICTIONDream11 team and Dream11 tips for KKR vs MI IPL 2020KKR VS MI PLAYING 11 WICKETKEEPER:o Q Kock BATSMEN:o S Yadavo S Gillo R Sharmao E Morgan (vc) ALL-ROUNDERS:o K Pollardo A Russell (c) BOWLERS:o T Boulto R Chaharo P Krishnao P CumminsKKR VS MI BETTING TIPSThe importance of the gift in this competition cannot be overstated. The splash factor will flip things hard in favor of side chase, so keep that in mind while placing your bets.But overall, we think KKR has an excellent chance of making a little surprise in this competition. He has the batting to be able to match the striking power of Mumbai Indians. A KKR bowling attack can also benefit from the additional recoil offered.Bet KKR to win.Our favorite betsHexagon winner - Mumbai Indians ($ 2.10) (10 creeks)We don't think any team in IPL 2020 will have the six-strike power that Mumbai has, although KKR comes close. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kirun Pollard, and Suryakumar Yadav are excellent. I hope Andre Russell never owns one of his popular games.Total Eoin Morgan Points: Over 20.5 ($ 1.83) (Petway)Morgan is in the shape of his life and his support has been very profitable for us this season. You will be in the top 4 or 5 for sure and have a lot of problems to deal with. His ability to six whales and the way he attacks the flirt make him the best candidate to win that bet.Total people over 11.5 ($ 1.83) (1xBet)There is enough power six hits for this team to make this our best bet. The stadium was good in the opening match and expected to be the same. We don't think it's a problem that a total of six in the match is 12 or more. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2020 will take place between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.Kings XI Punjab kicked off its 2020 IPL campaign on a strange note. They started the match with a fire attack from Mohamed Al-Shami, which ended with numbers 4-0-15-3. Sheldon Cottrell also gave a good role, picking up two wickets from his four sums and conceding 24 times. But they let the match slip by in the second half of the bowling rounds. Then the team quickly lost their home and were reeling at 55/5 when Mayank Agarwal played a superb kick in the rear.However, when they hit the win, Agarwal threw his share and the team failed to make a run in their last three handovers. The match went to super and Punjab lost the match. KXIP will return in full force after their failed confrontation against Delhi.On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bangalore team finished on the right side of the streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers set an explosive half-century record for the team, while Navdeep Saini and Yuzvendra Chahal improved their play when their team needed them.However, there are many problems in the Bangalore lineup, such as the weak bowling links Shivam Dube and Umesh Yadav, which Punjab will try to exploit.Read More:Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaMatch Analytics and OddsThe form of RCB would suggest your cricket betting on this match should be with RCB to win.Let's have a look at the probable playing XI of both teams:Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra ChahalKings XI Punjab (KXIP) - Lokesh Rahul(c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed ShamiCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlayWho will win the toss? - Kings XI PunjabWho will win? – Kings XI PunjabTop Batsman (Runs Scored) – Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore), KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)Top Bowler (Wickets were taken) – Yuzvendra Chahal (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Mohammed Shami (Kings XI Punjab)Most Sixes – AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore), KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)Man of the Match – KL Rahul Team Scores Batting First – Royal Challengers Bangalore 165+, Kings XI Punjab 180+Match Handicap Kings XI PunjabIndian Premier League 2020 Live Cricket Streaming - bet365 live cricket streaming page allows you to watch cricket live. (BeGambleAware 18+) bet365 cricket live requires a sponsored account or customers have placed a bet within the past 24 hours. Geographical restrictions apply.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
CSK VS DC IPL 2020The Chennai Super Kings will face the Delhi Capitals in the seventh match of the Indian Premier League 2020. The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm local time. Both CSK and DC have a lot of firepower in their teams, but somehow they didn't live up to their expectations. As for CSK, apart from Faf Du Plessis and AmbatiRayudu, they haven't managed to make an imprint in the tournament yet. The same goes for the capitals of Delhi, which despite winning their match against the 11th Kings, Punjab, were not at their best. There were some good shots from Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis, but neither happened for a big shot. However, Mohamed Al Shami's performance on the ball will bring a break for the Delhi Capitals. The game is expected to end on a tightrope with CSK gaining a slight advantage due to his experience in the batting order.CSK 14 -6 won the record over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and will look to continue his streak. However, the capitals of Delhi cannot be ruled out because they also have a great squad that, in their day, can blow their opponents away.CSK vs DC IPL 2020 Live streamingTV Channels: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports, SuperSports, BeIN Sports, Start Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Select, Star Sports Select HD.Live Broadcasting: Hotstar. Fans from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, continental Europe (excluding the UK and Ireland), South and Central America, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) can watch the live broadcast on YuppTv.Predict launchThe field can go either way, but the team that wins the field must look to run on the board. The second-ranked teams struggled to be chased in the field.Weather reportThe weather in Dubai is expected to sweat players, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.Toss PredictionThe match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Dubai Stadium provided some assistance to pacemakers with the new ball and is expected to play the same. Hitting wasn’t that easy on the ground with teams that settled on around 150 in previous matches. Any result above the 160 marks in this area should be difficult for the opponent.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaChennai Super Kings Team News & Playing 11Chennai Super Kings Team NewsAmbati Rayudo missed the match against the Rajasthan Royals, but he is expected to return to the team for the next match. It would be a big boost for the Chennai team who sweat the hitter look. Aside from him, Faf du Plessis' figure is also a positive sign for Chennai Super Kings. However, players cannot win your matches and CSK needs players like Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav and MS Dhoni to do well in the upcoming matches.For Chennai, their players were the strongest midfielders, but RR hitter brought them to the cleaners in the previous match. MS Dhoni can bring Imran Tahir in place of Lungi Ngidi and Shardul Thakur can replace Piyush Chawla.Chennai Super Kings Key PlayersFaf du Plessis: Faf had a great touch in both of their matches. Once again, you will have the Chennai key in the middle order. He is a skilled player at turning the shot and can hit hard when necessary. With Ashwin and Axar Patel on the DC squad, he's a key figure in CSK's hit squad.Shane Watson: Shane Watson is one of those players who won't beat you in matches on a regular basis, but in his day, he can only defeat an opponent. Watson looked good at the previous game, as we assume a big shot is pretty close.Deepak Chahar – Deepak Chahar has been great in Chennai for the past few seasons. MS Dhoni trusts the shooter and almost every time he delivers his captain. It will be important for the new ball.Chennai Super Kings Team FormChennai started their tournament with a win against Mumbai Indians but was outplayed by Rajasthan Royals in their last game.Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing 11Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul ThakurDelhi Capitals Team News & Playing 11Delhi Capitals Team NewsDelhi Capitals started their tournament with a spooky victory over Kings XI Punjab in their debut match of the 2020 IPL Championship, they were good at the match but definitely not at their best. Players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer started out but couldn't make it big. Shikhar Dhawan Road and Prithvi Shaw will also give headaches to Delhi capitals. Marcus Stones did well, but his fortitude is always in question. One positive thing for DC is their bowling that looks pretty settled with Rabada and AnrichNortje bowling splendidly. Axar Patel too had a fabulous game against Punjab. The only change that could be expected from them is Mohit Sharma being replaced by either Ishant Sharma or Avesh KhanDelhi Capitals Key PlayersPrithvi Shaw: Prithvi Shaw couldn't deliver the score in their final game, but we all know how devastating the opening matches can be. With this kind of attack on Chennai, Pretty Show will definitely envision himself achieving a great result.Shekhar Dhawan: Dhawan will also be excited to be participating in the tournament. He didn't have enough time to curl in his last game, but he is hoping for a big hit against the Chennai Super Kings.• Kagiso Rabada: Rabada could become a trump card for DC with its extra speed. The Chennai beginners have been fighting at a real pace and Rapada definitely poses a huge threat to them with the new. With the old ball too, he has the skills to stop the flow of running in death situations.Delhi Capitals Team FormDelhi’s first game ended in a tie but the Capitals held their nerves to emerge victorious in the Super OverDelhi Capitals Predicted Playing 11Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ishant SharmaChennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals PredictionBoth teams have a strong team but Chennai just have a slight advantage over Delhi due to their vast experience teamCSK vs DC Dream11 PredictionWicket-keeper: MS Dhoni is not at his best, which makes picking goalkeepers easy. Rishabh Pant with a score of 9.5 is the most viable option for his team.Batsmen: You need players who can play big hits on your team. Shreyas Iyer has been at its best lately at 9.5 and it's one of my top picks. Shekhar Duan is 10 years old another hitter you don't want to miss. From Chennai, the choice is very simple. It should be one of the Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, or both.You can also pick Shane Watson with 9.5 points as on his day; It will give you a lot of cool points.All-rounders: You have a lot to choose from in the off-road division with players like Sam Curran (8.5 credits), Marcus Stones in (8.5), Ravindra Jadeja in (9), and Axar Patel (8.5) in competition. You can also go to the Dwayne Bravo, but it's a risky option because you don't know if it's fit to play and bowling.Bowlers: In the bowling section, you can choose KagisoRabada in 9.0 with Deepak Chahar in 8.5. Imran Taher is also likely to play and can reach his team with 9.5 pointsCaptain/Vice-captain: As for the leader, Faf du Plessis could be a good choice with Shreyas Iyer. For Vice Captain, you can go to Shikhar Dhawan or Shane Watson because they are two great players. Read More : Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The Kolkata Knight Riders played their first match against the Indians in Mumbai, and they showed signs of rust because they couldn't even get close to the Mumbai Indians' total of 195 and only managed to take 146 rounds, losing the match 49 times.KKR's Mavi impresses:Shivam Mavi’s speed and control was a discovery for the Kolkata Knight Riders against MI as he only conceded 32 exaggerated 4 runs and collected two wickets, which is great considering the high-scoring match.Sunil Narain was a bank for KKR as always. Andre Russell is also impressed with his collection. Sandeep Warrior finished 3-0-34-0 but showed some good signs of improvement and is a work in progress for Kolkata. Unfortunately for them, Culdeb Yadav and Pat Cummins did a lot.Kolkata batting rusty against MIPursuing a giant goal, his initial group Shubman Gill and Sunil Narine were unsuccessful. Narine will have two more chances to unlock, after which there can be a change at the top of the order if the off-road vehicle is down.It was a surprise move by KKR to bring Dinesh Karthik to # 3. He's impressed with his 23-ball spell in the penalty area, but Karthik is perhaps better suited to the role of a spiker. Ewen Morgan and Andre Russell looked a long way from Kolkata and with their eliminations, Kolkata's hopes of winning their first game of the season also evaporated.However, Kolkata will be back stronger in this game with a match under his belt now and after he has tested his combinations between them. Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Injury concerns for HyderabadWhile the Kolkata Knight Riders were rusty in their first meeting, Sunrisers Hyderabad's loss in their first game of the season was a mixture of poor execution and shame.For starters, Mitchell Marsh, SRH's multi-skilled player chosen over Mohamed Nabi, was only able to throw four balls before he had to leave. Marsh was excluded from the season with Jason Holder chosen as his replacement.SRH will likely go with Muhammad Nabi for this game. If Ken Williamson has recovered from his quadriceps muscle injury, it can be added to boost the average sexual and reproductive health ranking.David Warner wasn't lucky enough to be knocked out in the last game. Both Johnny Bayerstow and Manish Bandy were killed by reckless shots after the set.SRH depend on bowling to bail them out:SRH, however, was impressed, as Bhuvneshwar Kumar stood out. Although he did not collect any share, Bofneshwar only admitted 25 times out of the four sums. Off-road young man Abhishek Sharma went so far as to throw a couple of overs as he picked up a wicket and conceded 16 rounds.With Afghan bowling duo Muhammad Nabi and Rashid Khan preparing to return together, Hyderabad is hoping for its first win at the table.Matching and probability analysis:The SRH model may indicate that your cricket bets in this match must be with SRH to win.Here's the probable playing XI of both teams:Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T NatarajanKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Sunil Narine, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(c & wk), Nikhil Naik, Pat Cummins, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RCB vs MI Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Playing 11How to recover after hitting 97?Virat Kohli will have to rally his forces, to be an inspiring figure not only with his leadership skills but also with bats when they face the Mumbai Indians on Monday. MI has a lot of control over RCB when it comes to head-to-head stats, with the defending champions winning 16 out of 25 matches. In its last eight competitions, RCB has only managed to win once. So look at the psychological advantage that four-time IPL Champions have over Virat Kohli's team.MI might not change its winning combination, but the RCB can make some changes to its bowling setup with its pacemakers taking a lot of punches against KXIP.WEATHER FORECASTAnother hot day in Dubai. A high of 37 ° C during the day, which will see a drop to 27 ° C at night and will bring some relief. But wait. Humidity. Don't forget it. It will be very wet.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaRCB vs MI Pitch And Toss Report, TimingThe field is full of races. It was at their headquarters that KXIP split 206/3 with KL Rahul in the first century of the season. In the next home match, DC scored 175/3. On both occasions, the teams that won the toss chose to play first and lost. It looks like this trend will change as of this game. The draw will take place at 7:00 pm Indian Standard Time.RCB vs MI Fantasy TipsRohit Sharma (captain), AB de Villiers (vice-captain), Saurabh Tiwary, Quinton De Kock, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kieron Pollard, James Pattinson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep SainiRCB vs MI Predicted Playing XIRCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Shivam Dube, Joshua Philippe/Moeen Ali, Isuru Udana/Dale Steyn, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra ChahalMI: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit BumrahRCB vs MI Full SquadsRoyal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Josh Philippe, Pawan Negi, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Devdutt Padikkal, Parthiv Patel, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Dale SteynMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Aditya Tare, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Dream11 IPL 2020: Pitch Report, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XIs For Today’s Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad T20 Match 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7.30 PM IST Tuesday, September 29Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11Wickets Fantasy Prediction Dream11 IPL 2020- Check out My 11Wickets Fantasy, DC vs SRH Top Players List, Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals 11Wickets Fantasy Team Player List, Sunrisers Hyderabad 11Wickets Fantasy Team Player List, Dream11 Teacher Tips, via Internet Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020 Cricket Predictions, Online Cricket Predictions, and Tips - DC vs SRH Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips Online Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020Fantasy Cricket Tips And PredictionDC vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020 Predictions: Launch Report, Best Fantasy Shots, Probability of XIs, Dream11 Team Prediction for Today's Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad T20 Match 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi: The Shreyas Iyer will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) SunRisers Hyderabad, the only team not to score a point, is full of confidence after two straight victories, in Match No. Tuesday 11th IPL. As DC pursues a hat-trick of wins, SRH, led by David Warner, will aim to score its first win of the season, having lost two of its previous matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).In their first match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which entered Super Overseas, Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada ensured DC's victory before fully defeating the star-studded Chennai Super Kings in the next match. In beating, DC's top ranking from Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw would look to lay the groundwork for a grand total. While Shaw looks great with willow, Dhawan offers something special. Rishabh Pant and Ayer were also in great shape. While the duo rescued DC after a high-profile breakdown against KXIP, they also made valuable contributions against the CSK. Additionally, Australian off-road driver Marcus Stoinis has proven his worth with both a bat and a ball and is expected to make late-night fireworks with Shimron Hetmeyer. In the bowling division, South African duo Kagiso Rapada and Enrich Norte are in great shape so far. The DC Team Management only hopes Nortje is a little cheap like his countryman. IPL Match Launch Time: The release between Delhi Capitals and Hyderabad Sunrisers for Match No. The 11th IPL 2020 will take place at 7:00 PM (IST).Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaDC vs SRH My Dream11 TeamRishabh Pant, Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, David Warner (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, ShimronHetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Anrich Nortje, Rashid Khan (C), Khaleel Ahmed, and Amit Mishra.DC vs SRH Probable XIsDelhi Capitals:Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, ShimronHetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma.Sunrisers Hyderabad:David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson/Mohammad Nabi, WriddhimanSaha, Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddharth Kaul/Basil Thampi, T Natarajan.DC vs SRH SQUADSDelhi Capitals:Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer (C), ShimronHetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Mohit Sharma, Keemo Paul, Harshal Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Tushar Deshpande, Ishant Sharma, Daniel Sams, Alex Carey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Yadav.Sunrisers Hyderabad:David Warner(C), jonny Bairstow,Manish Pandey, WriddhimanSaha (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, K Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Shahbaz Nadeem, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Jason Holder, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Virat Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Abdul Samad. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders won 10 games each out of the 21 they played while one match yielded no result.Match Details:The twelfth Indian Premier League 2020 match will be played between the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.This game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IND (06:00 PM local time) (02:00 PM UTC). The game will be broadcast on TV on the Star Sports Network (available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Bengali). Additionally, the live broadcast will be available on Disney + Hotstar.Preview:Rajasthan Royals will face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the next match of IPL 2020. So far in the tournament, the royals have won both of their matches. They had an amazing win in the last game against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which would have been a massive morale boost. However, for the first time in the tournament, they will be playing outside Sharjah, where they have achieved great success.Their opponents in the game, the Knight Riders, are back on the winning path after losing their first game. They have been very supportive against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but NRR is an area they are looking to improve. In this game, RR will be keen to showcase his prowess outside of Sharjah, while KKR would like to carry the momentum of victory and perhaps surprise the "men in pink and blue".RR vs KKR weather report for match 12Nothing changes much in terms of weather for this game. It will be a hot day and the humidity levels will rise as the night progresses. Also, there will be a lot of wind in the place.Field / Report Status:The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has seen two excitement this season. The last match held at this venue ended in a draw, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ultimately winning Super Over. So, so far, the teams they are chasing have not won a match. The field here is very good to hit.Average first innings score:180 (All the games played at this venue in this tournament)Record of chasing teams:Won – 0, Lost – 3, Tied – 2Injury and Availability News:(Will be added when there is an update)RR vs KKR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:Rajasthan Royals:Steve Smith (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Jaydev Unadkat.Bench:David Miller, Varun Aaron, Aniruddha Joshi, Manan Vohra, Andrew Tye, Shashank Singh, MahipalLomror, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Karthik Tyagi, Akash Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaKolkata Knight Riders:Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (c)(wk), Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, ShivamMavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti.Bench:Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Manimaran Siddharth, Sandeep Warrier, Nikhil Naik.RR vs KKR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:Sanju Samson scored 159 runs in two games while he maintained an average of 80 and a strike rate of 215.Shubman Gill proved his skill and talent in the last game with a brilliant 70 not out and managed to hit the ball to all the corners of the park.Eoin Morgan mustered 58 runs in two matches including an unbeaten 42 in the last encounter.Steve Smith is the second-highest run-scorer for RR thus far with 119 runs in two games. His average and strike rate are 60 and 161 respectively.Jos Buttler, who played his first game in the last match, only managed to score 4 runs. But he is a game-changer in this format of the game and you must have him in your team.Andre Russell has picked up two wickets in two matches but managed to score just 11 runs in the only innings that he batted.Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Andre RussellVice-Captain Options – Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rahul TewatiaSuggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c)Batters – Eoin Morgan, Shubman Gill (vc), Steve SmithAll-Rounders – Nitish Rana, Rahul TewatiaBowlers – Pat Cummins, ShivamMavi, Tom Curran, Jofra ArcherSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jos Buttler (vc), Sanju SamsonBatters – Shubman Gill, Robin Uthappa, Steve Smith (c)All-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rahul TewatiaBowlers – ShivamMavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Ankit RajpootExpert Advice:To keep André Russell aside, choosing some budgets becomes inevitable because credits are constraints. It is better to make those sacrifices in the Big League than in the head-to-head team.Today’s RR vs KKR Probable Winners:Kolkata Knight Riders are predicted to win this match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started with a victory, but then fell into a pair of heavy defeats against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). The victory also pushed them down the score table with a net execution rate of -0.840.His next match will be against David Warner Sunriser’s Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday 2 October at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Overall, the CSK dominated sexual and reproductive health in the number of face-to-face encounters. This time, however, the Sunrisers look a little more balanced than the Yellow Army.In the last game against Delhi Capitals (SRH), SRH scored his first points in the tournament, with a 15-point win. Ken Williamson's return from injury also boosted his hitting squad and the New Zealand captain won the gold medal early on.Scope and conditionsThe pitch in Dubai has improved for hitting over a period of time. The striking teams first gained a huge advantage on the surface. Spinners are more likely to play.The hitter will have to rely on singles and doubles, because crossing long limits may not be that easy. The temperature will be around 35 degrees and the dew will likely play a role.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaPlaying Combinations for CSK vs SRHChennai Super KingsProbable XIAmbati Rayudu, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Piyush Chawla, Deepak ChaharSunrisers HyderabadProbable XIDavid Warner, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg/Vijay Shankar, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, T NatarajanProbable Top Performers for CSK vs SRHShane Watson– Chennai Super KingsShane Watson didn't have the best of IPL, having only scored 51 points with an average of 17. But his numbers against SRH make him a force to be reckoned with in the next match.In 16 matches, the right-hand side had 523 points with an average rating of 37.36 and 150.29, respectively. He is a fifty-three century old and unbeaten a maximum score of 117. Sunrisers cannot allow him to settle down.David Warner– Sunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner wasn't at his best, but with scores of 36 and 45, he was starting to find his rhythm. The left-hander, against CSK, has been in his 50s for six years in 14 matches, which shows that he loves his bowling attack.Overall, he has 445 rounds with an average and strike rate of 31.79 and 139.50 respectively. SRH's strikes are highly dependent on Southpaw and needless to say he will be a major player.CSK vs SRH Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 13 | CSK won- 10 | SRH won- 3 | N/RAt neutral venues (outside India)Played- 1 | CSK won- 1 | SRH won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first innings score 179 (5 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 0 | Lost- 6Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTThe prediction is for the team, batting first to win the match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Mumbai Indians lead the Head-to-Head race against Kings XI Punjab by a slight margin of 13-11.Match Details:The 13th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be played between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.This game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST (06:00 PM local time) (02:00 PM UTC). The game will be broadcast on television on the Star Sports Network (available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali). Additionally, the live stream will be available on Disney + Hotstar.Advance:The Kings XI Punjab will return to the field once again during IPL 2020, this time to face the Mumbai Indians. In three games so far, the Kings have lost two and have blamed themselves for the loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Sharjah. They would move to another new tournament venue for this match, while the Mumbai Indians have already played a couple of matches in Abu Dhabi.Rohit Sharma and his men also don't have the winning momentum on their side as they prepare for this game. They did everything they could against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), but couldn't deliver in the super. Therefore, both parties will be eager to get back on the winning track. It will be a wonderful redemption opportunity for both of them and they are expected to compete hard.KXIP vs MI weather report for match 13:The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius at the start time of this game and will drop slightly as the night progresses. While there is no chance of precipitation, humidity levels will be high.Field Condition / Report:The Abu Dhabi track has enough supply for both batsmen and bowlers. With long limits, teams should focus more on twos and threes. From what Shreyas Iyer said after the last game, the pitch was two-paced in the second half with the strange ball holding.Average first Innings score:165 (At this venue thus far in the tournament)Record of chasing teams:Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0Injury and Availability News:(Will be added when there is an update)Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaKXIP vs MI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:Kings XI Punjab:Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (c)(wk), Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Karun Nair, James Neesham/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Murugan Ashwin/Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi.Bench:Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin/Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Hardus Viljoen, JagadeeshaSuchith, Ishan Porel, James Neesham/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Arshdeep Singh, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar.Mumbai Indians:Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson/Mitchell McClenaghan, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah.Bench:Chris Lynn, Aditya Tare, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mitchell McClenaghan/James Pattinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Saurabh Tiwary. KXIP vs MI Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:KL Rahul has been in splendid form this season and mustered 222 runs in 3 games at an average of 111.Rohit Sharma scored 100 runs in 3 games for MI thus far. While he is nowhere near his best, the right-hander is just a knock away from getting back to his best.Ishan Kishan stunned everyone with an unbelievable knock in the last game and raced his way to 99 runs.Mayank Agarwal is playing some beautiful shots in the tournament which have been a treat to the eye. He scored 221 runs in 3 games at an average of 74.Mohammed Shami is amongst the leading wicket-takers in the tournament with 7 scalps from 3 games.Trent Boult has been the pick of the bowlers for MI with 5 wickets in 3 matches and has got an economy rate under 8.Kieron Pollard scored 91 runs at a strike rate over 200 and also picked up a wicket in the tournament.Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – KL Rahul, Mayank AgarwalVice-Captain Options – Rohit Sharma, Kieron PollardSuggested Playing XI No.1 for KXIP vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (c)Batters – Rohit Sharma (VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank AgarwalAll-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Glenn MaxwellBowlers – Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Ravi BishnoiSuggested Playing XI No.2 for KXIP vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Nicholas PooranBatters – Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Agarwal (c), Sarfaraz KhanAll-Rounders – Kieron Pollard (VC), Hardik PandyaBowlers – JaspritBumrah, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed ShamiExpert Advice:Rohit Sharma could be slightly skeptical against the left-arm pace of Sheldon Cottrell. Since 2018, he was dismissed on four occasions by left-arm pacers.Today’s KXIP vs MI Probable Winners:Kings XI Punjab are expected to win this match Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Check live cricket score and MI vs RR IPL 2020 Prediction Match 20 Prediction Update on sports from India.com. Also, check the 11-second reboot forecast, IPL live broadcast 2020, release time, fancy tips, release report, Abu Dhabi weather forecast.Predicting MI vs RR Dream11 IPL 2020, Gameplay 11In another high-effort Indian Premier League match on Sunday, defending champions Mumbai Indians will face the Rajasthan Royals at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in Match No. 20. With an explosive batting formation that completes Bowling's emotional death, the Mumbai Indians will have their nose in an IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals may need to tweak the Indian squad a bit as they try to pull their IPL campaign out of the current rot against the super-confident Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Starting with a blow in Sharjah, the royals suddenly collapsed onto larger land in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the willow bearers did not show half the threat as they did during the first two matches.“The last two matches did not go as planned after a very good start to the tournament. But I think this is how T20 cricket works.” Steve Smith, captain of the royal team, said on the eve of the match. “I hope tomorrow I can score a few games. I missed the last two games, but it's happening. "On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have been solid in the last two games and are currently at the top of the table thanks to a better execution rate compared to Delhi Capitals, who also stand at six points. After a shocking loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in "Super Over", the defending champions once again bounced back in style, defeating Kings XI Punjab and Sunners Hyderabad by 48 and 34 rounds respectively.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaMI vs RR WEATHER FORECASTMI vs RR Dream11 IPL 2020 Match 20_Predicted XIs, Weather Forecast_Google ScreenshotMI vs RR 2020, IPL Live Streaming DetailsTV Broadcast: Star Sports Network.Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar VIPMI vs RR Pitch ReportThe stadium at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is fairly balanced and offers a lot of support for both hitters and bowling. The hitter will have to play himself before he takes his shots. They should aim to target the shorter side of the Earth. In previous matches in Abu Dhabi, Al Nada played his part and not well. The mystery remains over whether to hit first or hunt in Abu Dhabi. The Mumbai Indians, despite playing three matches here, are not chased yet. On the other hand, the royals were easily disfigured after hitting first in their only match on the court.MI vs RR Head-to-HeadPlayed- 23 | Mumbai Indians won- 11 | Rajasthan Royals won- 11 | NR- 1MI vs RR Fantasy TipsQuinton de Kock, Jos Buttler (VC), Ishan Kishan, Steve Smith (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya, JaspritBumrah, Rahul Chahar, Jofra Archer, and Shreyas Gopal.MI vs RR Probable Playing XIsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah.Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal/Robin Uthappa, Sanju Samson, Steve Smith (C), Riyan Parag. MahipalLomror, Tom Curran, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat/Varun Aaron.MI vs RR SQUADSMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah, Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai.Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler (wk), Steven Smith (C), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, MahipalLomror, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, David Miller, Varun Aaron, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ankit Rajpoot, Manan Vohra, Andrew Tye, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Aniruddha Joshi, Shashank Singh, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
IPL 2020, SRH vs KXIP Predicted Playing XIs, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Toss Timing And Dubai Weather Forecast For Match 22 October 8SRH vs KXIP Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Playing 11Bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad will face sixth seed Kings XI Punjab on Thursday in Dubai. While SRH won two out of five matches, KXIP won only one match out of five attempts. Despite the good performance, the two sides did not cross the line and will strive to return to the winning track when they face each other.Weather forecast:Temperatures will be high in the 35-40 range. It will be as uncomfortable for the players as it has been until now.LIVE STREAMINGYou can live stream the match on Disney+Hotstar.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaPlaying 11Sunrisers Hyderabad – David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul, T NatarajanKings XI Punjab – KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Mandeep Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, Chris Jordan/Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin/JagadeeshaSuchith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon CottrellTOSS AND PITCHIt is a tricky toss – both captains would not mind losing it. Yet, one feels both teams will look to chase in all probability. The pitch would favour batsmen as it has been thus far. Pacers are bound to struggle under the immense heat and humidity in Dubai.FANTASY TEAMKL Rahul (WK), Nicolas Pooran, Mayank Agarwal (VC), Mandeep Singh, David Warner (C), Manish Pandey, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Rashid KhanFULL SQUADSKings XI Punjab squad: KL Rahul (Captain), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Arshdeep Singh, Hardus Viljoen, M Ashwin, J Suchith, Harpreet Brar, Darshan Nalkande, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh.Sunrisers Hyderabad squad: David Warner (c), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, WriddhimanSaha, Virat Singh, Priyam Garg, Jason Holder, Sandeep Bavanaka, Fabian Allen, Abdul Samad, Sanjay YadavRead More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RR vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 23Shikhar Dhawan has 522 runs against RR at an average and strike-rate of 37.29 and 142.23 respectively.Delhi Capitals (DC) has seen a sensation in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), winning four of its five matches. In second place in the points table, Shreyas Iyer& Associates achieved a resounding victory in 59 races over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai.Their net operating rate of +1,060 is the second-best run rate after the Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians (MI), who have +1,488. Capitals are set to face the Rajasthan Royals on Friday, October 9th at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.By contrast, the royals are fighting a three-game losing streak, but you can take delight in the fact that they are unbeaten in Sharjah in two games. Even so, he won the capitals in their only match in Sharjah, beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by an 18-round margin.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Scope and conditionsThe stadium in Sharjah to say the least is the archer's graveyard. In three matches, more than one hundred and six have been injured and another racing festival can be expected on Friday. In those matches, the team first hits the opponent.Therefore, teams can avoid the chase, although the nature of the playing field will not change much. The temperature will be around 33 degrees with humidity in the 1950s.Playing Combinations for RR vs DCRajasthan RoyalsProbable XIYashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson, MahipalLomror, Tom Curran/Andrew Tye, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Varun Aaron, Kartik TyagiDelhi CapitalsProbable XIPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, ShimronHetmyer, Ravi Ashwin, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeProbable Top Performers for RR vs DCSteve Smith– Rajasthan RoyalsSteve Smith IPL started with a half-century ago but has entered a slight recession. In his last three matches, he has not managed to pass the double-digit mark. But against the capitals, Smith could regain his fitness, considering his numbers.In five rounds, the right hand has an average of 149 runs and a strike rating of 49.67 and 158.51, respectively. DC will have to get rid of it early.Shekhar Dhawan - the capitals of DelhiShekhar Dhawan was not at his best in this IPL, scoring 127 points with an average of 25.40. Nevertheless, Sotheby’s numbers versus the capitals deserve recognition.In 15 rounds, Dhawan has 522 rounds with averages of 37.29 and 142.23, respectively. He also has three half-horns with a maximum score of 92 unbeaten. So it's a game for you to get back in shape.RR vs DC Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 20 | RR won- 11 | DC won- 9 | N/R- 0At neutral venues (outside India)Played- 2 | RR won- 1 | DC won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first Innings score: 219 (4 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 1| Lost- 3Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win the match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Weather forecast, Pitch Report, Captain, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XI – SRH vs CSK LIVE at 7:30 PM IST TuesdayDream11 IPL 2020: The 29th Indian Super League 2020 (IPL) match will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK).Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look forward to a successful comeback when they meet in match 29 of the Indian Premier League Dream11 2020 (IPL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.SRH has so far won three games out of seven, while CSK has scored two victories against his name in seven matches.The last time these two teams met, SRH prevailed by beating CSK by seven games in Game 14 of IPL 2020. While David Warner and the company are looking to repeat that performance, CSK will be eager to return the favor. In his second game against SRH this season.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Live: Dream11 Prediction – Chennai Super KingsIPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Team: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Chennai Super KingsIPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2020 LIVE Match DetailsMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK)Date: 13th Oct 2020Time: 7:30 PM ISTRead More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Dream11 IPL 2020 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK) Probable XIDream11 IPL 2020 SRH Probable XI – David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, K Khaleel Ahmed, T NatarajanDream11 IPL 2020 CSK Probable XI – Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, MS Dhoni (C)(WK), Sam Curran, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Piyush Chawla, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.SRH vs CSK in IPL 2020 LIVE: Where to catch SRH vs CSK Live Streaming?The match between SRH vs CSK will be live broadcasted on Star Sports Network in the Indian Sub-Continent. The SRH vs CSK will also be Live Streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Weather forecast It’s going to be a sunny day with no chances of rain playing spoilsport for the SRH vs CSK IPL 2020 opener. The highest temperature will be around 38°C while the minimum temperature will be around 28°C.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Pitch Report The Emirates Stadiums will be slow and easy to turn. SRH and CSK both expect their rotating star to make the most of the conditions that will favor them.IPL 2020 Dream11 Fantasy League SRH vs CSK PLAYING 11Suggested Playing XI for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – David WarnerVice-Captain Options – Manish PandeySuggested Playing XI for SRH vs CSK MyTeam11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jonny Bairstow(w)Batters – David Warner(c), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Faf du PlessisAll-Rounders – Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra JadejaBowlers – Rashid Khan, K Khaleel Ahmed, Shardul Thakur Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
DC vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 30In their previous meeting, the Royals lost to the Capitals by 46 runs.Delhi Capitals (DC) have had decent outings thus far in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having won five out of their first seven games, Shreyas Iyer and Co aren’t far away from qualifying for the playoffs, barring a miraculous slump.However, in their last match, the Capitals lost to the Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Capitals are next scheduled to lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, October 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Moreover, DC is unbeaten in this IPL in Dubai, having won three games. The Royals, on the other hand, are placed sixth in the points table, despite beating David Warner’s Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). They can’t afford to be complacent either.Pitch and ConditionsThe pitch in Dubai has been a decent one for batting. Batters have found their way, but even the bowlers haven’t done bad. Chasing teams have mostly found it tough to find their feet as the track has shown a tendency of slowing down.The conditions will be hot with the temperature around the 33-degrees Celsius mark. The humidity won’t be high with the dew factor unlikely to come into play.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Playing Combinations for DC vs RRDelhi CapitalsProbable XIPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeRajasthan RoyalsProbable XIBen Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa/Manan Vohra, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kartik TyagiProbable Top Performers for DC vs RRAjinkya Rahane– Delhi CapitalsAjinkya Rahane made his debut for the Capitals last time around in the tournament. He couldn’t get many runs and will be looking to make amends next time around. In 141 games, he has 3,835 runs with 27 fifties and two centuries.Moreover, having already played for the Royals and captaining them, he can be one of the top-performers for DC with all his experience. He must be aware of RR’s bowling attack in the event.Steve Smith– Rajasthan RoyalsSteve Smith started the ongoing IPL with a couple of thumping knocks. But ever since, the right-hander has gone into a bit of a slump. The opener has strained to cross even the single-digit score and would be looking to get back amongst the runs.However, against the Capitals, Smith has decent numbers. In 10 matches, Smith has 173 runs at an average and strike-rate of 43.25 and 155.86.DC vs RR Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 21 |DC won- 10 | RR won- 11 | N/R- 0At neutral venues (outside India)Played- 3 | DC won- 2 | RR won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first innings score: 177 (12 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 2 | Lost- 10Broadcast DetailsMatch Timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win the match.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RCB vs KXIP 11Wickets Team Predictions And Tips For IPL 2020: Captain, Vice-Captain And Probable XIs For Today’s Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab Sharjah Cricket Stadium:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11 Wickets Team Prediction 11Wickets IPL 2020 - Check out my 11Wickets Team, Best RCB vs KXIP Players List, 11Wickets IPL 2020, Royal Challengers Bangalore 11Wickets Team Player List, Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets Team Player List, 11 Guru Wicket Tips, Online Cricket Predictions & Tips - RCB vs KXIP IPL 2020, Online Cricket Tips and Predictions - Indian Premier League 2020, Online Cricket Tips - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets IPL 2020Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India RCB vs KXIP 11 Ticketing TipsRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets Team Prediction IPL 2020 - Fantasy Gaming Tips, Probable XI, 11Wickets Guru Tips, Probable XI for Today RCB vs KXIP at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Individually, IPL 2020 was great for Kuala Lumpur Rahul. However, he was tough with Kings XI Punjab. The competitions were held three times from a clear winner site. As a result, they are the last of the eight teams on the score table. Time is running out now. All teams have played at least seven matches and the knockout race is on. They need to start winning now. Their newest opponent, Royal Challengers Bangalore, was awesome. They have won five of the seven matches and are sitting third. Kohli's Virat is gushing too, but he knows how quickly things can change.RCB vs KXIP Match Details:TOSS: The Indian Premier League match toss between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab will take place at 7 PM (IST) – October 15.RCB vs KXIP My 11Wickets TeamVirat Kohli (captain), Nicholas Pooran (vice-captain), KL Rahul, AB de Villiers, DevduttPadikkal, Mayank Agarwal, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Finch (12th man)RCB vs KXIP FULL SQUADSRCB: DevduttPadikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers, Parthiv Patel (wk), Aaron Finch, Josh Philippe, Chris Morris, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Dale Steyn, Pawan Negi, IsuruUdana, Shivam Dube, Umesh Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pavan Deshpande, Adam Zampa.KXIP: KL Rahul (Captain), Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Murugan Ashwin, JagadeeshaSuchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran SinghHarpreet Brar, Ishan PorelRead More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Likely 11Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Aaron Finch, DevduttPadikkal, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Shahbaz Ahmed, IsuruUdana, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra ChahalKolkata Knight Riders – Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w), Eoin Morgan(c), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyKKR vs RCB 2020, IPL Live Streaming DetailsTV Broadcast Star Sports Network.Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar VIPKKR vs RCB Head-to-HeadKKR and RCB have met each other on 26 occasions. The win-loss record for KKR is 15-11.KKR vs RCB Pitch Report And TossThe playing field in Abu Dhabi will be on the slower side and the first hitting team could have an advantage because the throw would become considerably slow as the match progressed and the second hitter could suffer. The leader who wins the toss will be the first in all likelihood to hit.WEATHER FORECASTIt would be hot and dry. The temperature would be around 30-35 degrees Celcius and it would make it uncomfortable for the players in the middle.FANTASY TIPSDevduttPadikkal (RCB), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rahul Tripathi (KKR), Eoin Morgan (KKR), AB de Villiers (RCB), Wahington Sundar (RCB), Chris Morris (RCB), Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB), IsuruUdana (RCB), Pat Cummins (KKR), Lockie Ferguson (KKR)FULL SQUADSRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) SquadVirat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), DevduttPadikkal, Aaron Finch, Shivam Dube, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, IsuruUdana, Navdeep Saini, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Chris Morris, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Philippe, Shahbaz AhmedKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) SquadDinesh Karthik (C), Shivam Mavi, Tom Banton, Sandeep Warrier, Kuldeep Yadav, Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Nikhil Naik, Manimaran Siddharth, Andre Russell, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Nitesh Rana, Siddhesh Lad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Chris Green, Rahul Tripathi.Read More: Cricket betting tips of Chennai Super Kings Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad of last match
CSK vs MI Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Gameplay 11Given their history and success in the Indian Premier League, a match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is sparking a lot of interest. However, given how the season has turned for both teams so far, one seems clearly favorable. CSK is completely discolored. They started on a note promising a victory over the defending champions, but have since fallen to the bottom of the pile. MI rebounded from their season-opening loss and are third on the points table.CSK vs MI head-to-headChennai and Mumbai have met 29 times before including once this season. Historically, MI has been the dominant player with 17 wins so far. On the other hand, CSK won 12 matches. Their last encounter was also the first match in the 2020 IPL Championship when CSK won by five wickets.CSK vs MI Pitch and Toss ReportSharjah was a hitter's paradise when the season started. And as he progressed, the bowlers began to have a lot to say now. Stability then shooting appears to be the best strategy now, and it's something many CSK hitters prefer. MI also have hitters that take a vacation before going to the hammer and pincers. However, they also have a pair of great hitters that have proven capable of chasing shooters from the very first ball. The team that has scored second in the last two games has won here. However, the first team had won the previous treble.CSK vs MI Fantasy PredictionsQuinton de Kock (captain), Faf du Plessis (vice-captain), Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Ambati Rayudu, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Sam CurranCSK vs MI expected playing XICSK: Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav/N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Piyush Chawla/, Josh HazlewoodMI: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahCSK Squads vs Complete MIChennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (captain), Josh Hazlewood, Murali Vijay, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Lungi Ngidi, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Imran Tahir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Monu Kumar, R Sai Kishore, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Karn SharmaMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent BoultRead More About: RR VS SRH Match no. 40.
KKR vs KXIP Dream11 IPL 2020 PredictionBelatedly by four wins in a row, Kings XI Punjab hopes to preserve the Giant as they face the revival of the Kolkata Knight Riders in a mid-table match here on Monday. Punjab is ranked fifth on the points table after winning five matches in 11 games, while Kolkata is slightly better, as it ranked fourth with 12 points. A Punjab victory would lift them to the top four, while a KKR victory would lift them to 14 points, like the top three teams in the competition, boosting their chances in the play-off. As the race to the playoffs rages, both sides know the value of winning on Monday. KXIP regained its form, ending its five-game losing streak with a victory over third-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since then, the team led by KL Rahul has never looked back, defeating the two best teams in the tournament, the Indians from Mumbai and the capital cities of Delhi, plus Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, they must also win the remaining matches in order for the playoffs to take place. KXIP has hitters that match the style of Rahul, the tournament's top scorer in Running, and Mayank Agarwal. The presence of the illustrious Chris Gayle has inspired the team, and since his inclusion in the eleventh game, the Punjab team has never lost a match. Nicholas Pooran also looks dangerous, but Glenn Maxwell's precarious form remains a concern.KKR will also be enthusiastic after its landslide win over formidable Delhi Capitals and will try desperately to maintain the winning momentum. After an embarrassing loss of eight wickets to Royal Challengers Bangalore, the champion twice regrouped and caused a 59 round loss to Capitals, who is second on the points table. Promoted to the open tour, Nitesh Rana plunged into his new role and took a whirlwind of 81 while he was competing in 115th place with Sunil Narine (64). The spinning leg of Varun Chakravarthy then shattered the mid-ranking of the DC with five points.KKR vs KXIP Presentation ReportThe cricket stadium in Sharjah has slowed dramatically, with new bowlers recently taking over. When the tournament started, Sharjah tape gave a lot of running and support to the batsmen who enjoyed hitting this wicket, but it's not the same anymore. The likes of Siraj and Bolt enjoyed conditions due to the show's early swing, which must also be the case in this game. Interestingly, shooters will be the key to luck on both sides, and hitters should be able to play their natural game once they get used to the rhythm of the surface. However, the dimensions of the floor prefer the mixture because the straight boundaries are very small. With the likes of Gail, Rahul, Buran, Morgan, and Russell, we can look forward to a race festival on Monday. Both teams will look to the chase by winning the lottery, with a competitive total number of 170 in that location. Read more about: IPL 2020, RR vs SRH in DubaiKKR vs KXIP head onBeen Played- 26 | Kolkata won 18 | Punjab won - 8 KKR vs KXIP Fantasy TipsKL Rahul (VC), Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell (C), Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Varun Chakravarthy, and Lockie Ferguson.KKR vs KXIP Probable Playing XIsKolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (C), Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy.Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (C/wk), Mayank Agarwal/Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell/James Neesham, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, M Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.KKR vs KXIP SQUADSKolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (C), Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Tim Seifert, Chris Green, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth.Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (wk/C), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Krishnappa Gowtham, James Neesham, Sheldon Cottrell, Sarfaraz Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar.Read More About: IPL 2020, CSK VS MI PREDICTED PLAYING XIS
SRH VS DC Dream11 IPL 2020 PredictionDelhi Capitals will look completing the unfinished business and close their place In the supplement when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial match in the Indian Premier League today. Two consecutive losses against Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab would hurt, but DC needs to take the band aid off and score two points to take their tally to 16, which will lift them to the top of the table. On the other hand, the Sunrisers hopes of conducting the qualifiers are pinned by a thread. David Warner and his men are second to last, with eight points from 11 startups. To reach the qualifiers, they must win the remaining three matches and hope that all other results go well. Capitals have an explosive striking division as well as an enormous bowling unit. They did not count on anyone, as different players raised their hands at different times to deliver goods to the team. The South African rhythm duo by Kagiso Rabada (23 wicket) and Anrich Nortje(14) was exceptional. Tushar Deshpande and Ravichandran Ashwin have performed irregularly in recent matches, while Axar Patel has done a good job putting down rival teams.Sunrisers is heading towards clash after a frustrating defeat. Chasing a modest 127 against KXIP, the complexion of the game changed after dismissal of Warner and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession. The former Champions have lost five wickets in their last two matches to suffer a humiliating defeat. The team relies heavily on its combat unit, primarily on Bairstow, Warner and Manish Pandey. Vijay Shankar did well in the victory over the Rajasthan Royals, but was unable to repeat his performance against KXIP. The bowling unit beefed up with the inclusion of Jason Holder was impressive in the previous match and the Warner captain desperately hopes they make a similar bid against Delhi. Army Orange will also rely on the fact that they beat Delhi earlier in the tournament.SRH VS DC Fantasy Tips Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane, David Warner (VC), Shreyas Iyer, Priyam Garg, Kagiso Rabada, Jason Holder, T Natarajan, Rashid Khan and Ravi Ashwin (C). SRH vs DC Probable Playing XIsSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed/Basil Thampi, T Natarajan and Sandeep Sharma.Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw/Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Tushar Deshpande/Harshal Patel and Anrich Nortje.SRH vs DC SQUADSSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Yarra Prithviraj, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Abdul Samad, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Priyam Garg, Sandeep Bavanaka, Sanjay Yadav, Virat Singh.Delhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Pravin Dubey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar Deshpande.Also read: Virat Kohli's Superb Tattoos
MI vs RCB Dream11 Tips And Prediction IPL 2020Two of the most consistent teams of the IPL season. Both are in the top four, but entering this competition forfeits their last matches. A win for either team would have confirmed their place in a playoff game if they had won. However, there is another opportunity for them to confirm the place. The competition would have been announced as Rohit vs Kohli, but since the former is likely to be disqualified due to injury, he may have lost some of the sparkles. However, this is a big clash given what the prize is. The last time these two met, a Super Over was needed with the RCB coming out victorious. Expect another love story.TOSS: The Indian Premier League match toss between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM (IST) – October 28. Time: 7.30 PM ISTMI vs RCB My Dream11 TeamAB de Villiers (captain), Quinton de Kock (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Suryakumar Yadav, Aaron Finch, Kieron Pollard, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul ChaharMI vs RCB Probable Playing XIsMI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard (captain), Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahRCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers (wk), Gurkeerat Singh, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalMI vs RCB Full SquadsMumbai Indians: Kieron Pollard, Rohit Sharma, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Krunal PandyaRoyal Challengers Bangalore: Navdeep Saini, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Josh Philippe, Pawan Negi, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz AhmedAlso Read: KL RAHUL : SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
CSK VS KKR Dream11 Tips And Prediction IPL 2020Already out of play-offs reckoning, a relaxed metropolis Super Kings square measure able to play party-poopers with AN aim to foil Kolkata Knight Riders’ desperate bid for a triumph in AN Indian Premier League game on the weekday. KKR with twelve points from twelve games would love to win succeeding 2 encounters to confirm a sleek passage whereas CSK, presently at rock bottom of the eight-team table, square measure solely enjoying for pride. an occasion remains that multiple groups can find yourself on either sixteen or fourteen points and a comprehensive triumph at this stage of the tournament, can bring the superior internet run-rate into the equation once the play-off spots square measure set. It won’t get too simple for KKR against CSK, World Health Organization two-handed AN eight-wicket thrashing to Royal Challengers city in their previous outing. KKR’s unsettled roll could be a purpose of concern for Eoin Morgan, World Health Organization would hope that former skipper Dinesh Karthik produces his A-game once it matters most. Nitish Rana, World Health Organization shone within the convince metropolis Capitals came a sharecrop farmer within the subsequent loss to Kings XI geographic area. The bowlers have done a decent job thus far, with Tamil Nadu’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy being spectacular and earning a spot within the Indian T20 aspect. Paceman Pat Cummins, the Knight Riders’ costliest get, has not been able to build the required impact with the ball other than one game and would wish to place his hand up during this crucial match.CSK, on its half, are going to be reaching to depend upon the convince RCB and finish the season on a high, except pain the possibilities of competition hopefuls. The batting showed some spark with the young Ruturaj Gaikwad developing with AN enterprising knock and skipper Dhoni are going to be hoping he keeps the nice kind going. The CSK bowlers obstructed a robust RCB batting unit with a performance that reminded CSK of past times which ought to be a worry for the KKR batsmen short on consistency. For CSK, any win would be welcome as they endured a forgettable season that is simply near to wind down.Toss Time: 7 PM (IST).Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium.CSK vs KKR Dream11 TeamWicketkeeper – MS DhoniBatters – Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati RayuduAll-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Sam CurranBowlers – Varun Chakravarthy, Pat Cummins, Imran TahirCaptain – Eoin MorganVice-captain – Sunil NarineCSK vs KKR Probable Playing XIsChennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C/wk), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Monu Kumar, Imran Tahir.Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Prasidh Krishna, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson.CSK vs KKR SQUADSChennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk/C), N Jagadeesan, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir, Monu Kumar, Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav, Piyush Chawla, Murali Vijay, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, KM Asif, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood.Kolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (C), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Tim Seifert, Chris Green, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth. Also Read: IPL 2020, MI VS RCB PREDICTED PLAYING
KXIP VS RR PredictionRajasthan – who started the tournament well – area unit in an exceedingly spot of trouble currently with the playoffs nearing. The Royals lock horns with Kings XI Punjab – who are on a roll this season with 5 consecutive wins. whereas Punjab's appearance to induce nearer to the playoffs with a win, the Royals can look to stay their hopes of constructing the highest four alive.While KL Rahul is the one together with Mandeep Singh and Chris Gayle to observe out from Punjab within the batting department, Ben Stokes together with Sanju Samson can hold the key for Rajasthan.TOSS: 7 PM IST – October 30.Time: 7.30 PM ISTVenue: Shiekh Zayed Stadium, Abu DhabiKXIP VS RR Dream11 Team KL Rahul (c and wk), Jos Buttler, Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Ben Stokes, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep SinghSQUADSKings XI Punjab: Lokesh Rahul, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin, Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran SinghRajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson (wk), Andrew Tye, Kartik Tyagi, Steven Smith (c), Ankit Rajpoot, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, Akash Singh, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Shashank Singh, Varun Aaron, Tom Curran, Robin Uthappa, Aniruddha Joshi, Jofra Archer Also Read: KXIP VS RR Prediction and more
DC VS RCB PredictionIt would be a possible knockout once the 2 sides – Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals – face-off on Monday in Abu Dhabi. Either side has had different seasons so far. whereas Capitals started the tournament well, they need light off recently. On the opposite hand, Bangalore has vied smart consistent cricket with many blips on the means.Both sides are matched and hence a cracker is on the cards. The Capitals excluding the 2 consecutive tons haven't lived up to the expectations like they'd have likable too. RCB are smart at the highest, because of young Devdutt Padikkal. The stakes are going to be high once the 2 sides meet.Toss: The Indian Premier League match toss between Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM IST – November 2.Time: 7.30 PM ISTDC VS RCB Dream11 Team AB de Villiers, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, and Navdeep Saini Captain – Virat Kohli Vice-captain – Shreyas IyerSquadsDelhi CapitalsShreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar DeshpandeRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Gurkeerat Singh, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Shivam Dube, Umesh Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Isuru Udana, Joshua Philippe, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahamad, Adam ZampaAlso Read: KL Rahul Superb Tattoes
SRH VS MI PredictionPlaced fifth within the eight-team standings with twelve points, SunRisers Hyderabad ar simply a win far away from securing a competition berth and that they can get to dish out one thing special after they face a rampaging urban center Indians within the last league match of the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday. With eighteen points, defensive champions urban center have ticked all the boxes to this point, and stopping their juggernaut will certainly be a herculean task for David Warner’s team. Hyderabad should have drawn confidence from their consecutive 2 wins against Old Delhi and the city. However, the challenge on Tuesday might probably be a special one.Warner, Wriddhiman Saha, Manish Pandey, and Kane Williamson, SRH boast a solid top-order, and that they have a power-hitter within the middle-order within the variety of all arounder Jason Holder, United Nations agency has been pretty good in each department of the sport — batting and bowling. In bowling, pacers Sandeep Sharma and T Natarajan have conjointly regained their confidence whereas ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan continues to be their go-to man.On the opposite hand, urban centers have the foremost balanced facet within the league. Batting mainstay Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Keiron Pollard have crammed the void within the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is injured. Whereas Kishan, the Jharkhand stumper-batsman, has provided flying starts at the highest, Pollard has crystal rectifier the team quite well in Rohit’s absence. Opener Quinton De Kock and Suryakumar Yadav are the opposite in-form batters whereas Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Pollard kinda solid lower middle-order. Speedsters Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult can all over again look to bother the SRH batters with their deadly pace whereas Rahul Chahar, Krunal, and Pollard would be keen to supply further support to them.Toss: 7:00 PM IST in SharjahTime: 7:30 PM ISTSRH VS MI Dream11 Team Ishan Kishan, Wriddhiman Saha, David Warner, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Manish Pandey, Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Rashid Khan (VC).Predicted XI'sSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, Rashid Khan, and T Natarajan.Mumbai Indians: Chris Lynn, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh/Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard (C) Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Jasprit Bumrah/Dhawal Kulkarni.Squads:Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Yarra Prithviraj, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Abdul Samad, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Priyam Garg, Sandeep Bavanaka, Sanjay Yadav, Virat Singh.Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Anmolpreet Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Anukul Roy, Prince Balwant Rai, Sherfane Rutherford, Jasprit Bumrah, James Pattinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Chahar, Jayant Yadav, Mitchell McClenaghan, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Aditya Tare, Digvijay Deshmukh and Mohsin Khan.
Shane Watson, Australian Player, and Chennai Super King's Player announced that he will retire from all forms of cricket, thus ending his nearly two-decade career. The 2020 IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders on October 29 became his last professional match at the adult level.He finished his last season in IPL playing CSK with 299 points.Watson announced his retirement from international cricket in 2016 and from BBL last year.“It all started as a dream when I was a kid, and I would say to my mom while watching a test match when I was five years old:“ I want to play cricket for Australia. "When I officially announce my retirement from cricket," Watson said in a video clip on Tuesday, "I feel crazy lucky to have lived my dream, and more."“It really seems like the right time. Knowing that I played my last cricket match, for my beloved CSK, which has been incredibly good for me for the past three years. I think I am ending my playing days when I was 39 after all the setbacks caused by The injuries I've been through along the way, I feel very lucky. "Watson won two IPL titles: with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and CSK in 2018.In 145 IPL games, he scored 2,029 points and also took 92 wickets. It was also distinguished by four centuries and twenty-one centuries. He is the only cricketer in IPL history to date to score more than 2000 points and take more than 50 wickets as well.The 39-year-old has played in several T20 tournaments around the world and is retiring with 8,821 rounds and 216 wickets from 343 games.
MI VS DC PredictionMumbai and Delhi both finalized the top two teams, and thus earned the right to take the shortest possible path to the IPL Final. MI will be looking for second place in a row, while DC awaits the inaugural debut. Defeat will not close the doors to either of them. It would simply mean that they will have another chance and this time against the winner of a draw. Neither of them wants to go through that. DC lost both games to MI in the league stage. Will they break the routine? Or will MI recover from its defeat against SSR and revert to its dominant ways? Fasten your seat belts and prepare for what promises to be an exciting ride.Toss: The Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 toss between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will take place at 7 PM IST – November 5.Time: 7.30 PM IST MI VS DC Dream11 TeamQuinton de Kock (captain), Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada MI vs DC Probable Playing XIsMI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile/James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahDC: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Daniel Sams, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje SquadsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron PollardDelhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Lalit Yadav, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Tushar Deshpande, Rishabh Pant, Harshal Patel, Keemo Paul, Amit Mishra, Anrich Nortje, Daniel Sams, Kagiso Rabada, Marcus Stoinis, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Carey, Mohit SharmaAlso Read: Happy Birthday Chase Master and Run Machine "VIRAT KOHLI"
Virat Kohli, Run machine, Chase Master, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today, has received many nicknames for his insatiable desire to score goals. He is widely regarded as the best hitter to play the game ever, and few of his teammates rated him the best of all shapes. His ability to change the game depending on the look, without much confusion, is almost surreal. No wonder it is one of the biggest draws in international cricket. Let's take a look at the records kept by the captain of IndiaKohli holds the record for the most Test double-centuries by an Indian – 7 so far. He’s also the first Test captain to have recorded six doHe’s the fastest Indian to have scored 25 centuries in Test cricket.In 2019, he became the first hitter to score 20,000 points in a single contract.In 2016, it scored 973 points during the IPL, the most in a single edition in T20 League history.At the ODI World Cup 2019, he became the first captain to score five half-centuries in a row in the main event. In general, he is the second to do so after his Australian contemporary Steven Smith.He is the most successful test captain in Indian cricket history with 33 wins to his name.Kohli is the quickest ever to have scored 8,000 runs (175 innings), 9,000 runs (194 innings), 10,000 runs (205 innings), and 11,000 runs (222 innings) in ODI history.He’s the first batsman to have scored three straight centuries against two different opponents – against Sri Lanka and West Indies.He continues to be the only batsman to have scored over 300 runs in a bilateral series six times.He has scored 26 centuries in ODI chases which is the most ever in the format. Also Read: Virat Kohli : Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
RCB VS SRH PredictionThey will face Hyderabad and Bangalore in a draw on Friday in Abu Dhabi and it will be a great match. Both teams played well and consistently cricket for a meeting in the second half of the tournament. Now both sides want to go one step further with their victory on Friday. While Hyderabad won its last match, Bangalore lost its last group stage match to Delhi. It's tough to pick a team, but from the way Hyderabad beat the defending champions in their last game, they will carry that momentum into the draw.Toss: The Indian Premier League match toss between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM IST – November 6.Time: 7.30 PM ISTRCB VS SRH Dream11 Team Wicketkeeper –Wriddhiman Saha Batters –David Warner, Virat Kohli, Manish Pandey, AB de Villiers, Devdutt PadikkalAll-Rounders –Jason Holder Bowlers –Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma Captain – David Warner Vice-captain – Devdutt PadikkalRCB vs SRH squads:Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Virat Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Abhishek Sharma, Billy Stanlake, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, K Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Mitchell Marsh, Bavanaka Sandeep, Fabian Allen, Abdul Samad, Sanjay Yadav, Rashid Khan.Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (C), Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Chris Morris, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pavan Deshpande, Pawan Negi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe, Parthiv Patel, Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal. Also Read : Virat Kohli Tattoes
Shikhar Dhawan's fierce half-century and the full spectacle of Marcus Stoinis led the Delhi Capitals to the first Indian Premier League final, surviving some moments of anxiety before winning 17 times in the second qualifiers in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. . Impressive counterpunches from Ken Williamson (67) and Abdul Samad (33) threatened to destroy the hopes of the Delhi Capitals, but the timely firing of Stoinis for the Kiwi hitter put him in his favor. The Capitals will now challenge the Indians in Mumbai for the title on Tuesday, having lost to them in their first qualifiers.Shikhar Dhawan in his form broke 78 out of 49 balls to help the Capitals score 189 challenges out of three after choosing to hit. Promoted to open roles, Stoinis added 86 rides with Dhawan and then took three wickets for 26 rounds in the SRH race chase. Each step succeeded in the capitals on Sunday as Shimron Hitmire, who was appointed, also helped the team win a 42-time race unbeaten. Rapada eliminated dangerous player David Warner - 2 - with his first balls to give the capital the start he wanted.Manish Pandey - 21 - and Priyam Garg - 17 - hit the ball beautifully and confidently in their small 31-round position, but Stoinis shot them in the space of three balls. All three windows were within five behind the SRH. The Delhi spinning duo of Aksar Patel and Praveen Dube also played well while maintaining control of the actions.Williamson and Jason Holder kept one or two strokes and odd strokes. The Kiwi hitter began hitting with remarkable ease and his tough game against spinners kept SRH in the chase. However, Holder came out while attempting a superb shot against Patel.Williamson wrapped up his 50s with Patel's song. He got good support from Abdul Samad, who crushed Norte by two quarters and six.SRH needed 61 of the last five more times and asked Williamson to do the job. Stoinis turned him back, knocking him off a wide ball that hit Rapada directly in order to take cover. Rapada - 29/4 - Then run down the SRH standings to settle the capitals match.Previously, Captain Shreyas Iyer, 21, wasn't doing much. Dhawan, in his fast-paced innings, hit sixty-four. He added 52 runs to the third wicket with Hetmyer before his nearest Sandeep Sharma fired it - 1/30.SRH's dirty way also helped in the capitals, as they dropped Stoinis early in turns and gave them some free kicks. SRH also wiped out Dhawan in the end, though it didn't cost them much.Once again, the Afghani Rashid Khan Roundabout (26/1) was the most effective marksman, although T. Natarajan played well in the big hurdles.Stoinis, after being defeated by Jason Holder against Sandeep in midfield, punished the SRH players with a series of restraints.Stoinis, with three at the time, was well organized by Sandeep, but he didn't take the opportunity. Holder, who was later reprimanded by Stoinis, who had 18 West Indies field three, four, and six.Sandeep was initially flawless with his long balls, but then he veered off and was punished by Dhawan.Spinner Shabaz Nadeem came out to launch the latest version of Powerplay and ended up losing 14 times as DC hit 65 without losing.Warner moved the bowlers around the ball and handed the ball to Rashid and Natrajan. The Afghan spinner gave them the breakthrough with the eighth ball as he threw a Stoinis ball. Dhawan increased his fifty-six from Nadim.Iyer ran into trouble with the ball's timing and Holder quickly sent him off. Also Read: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
MI VS DC PredictionThen there were two. My friends, We have reached the IPL Grand Final 2020 now. Defending champions Mumbai Indians met his expectations and reached their second consecutive final. They will make their debut in the greatest stage at the Delhi Capitals, who have recovered after their first seeded loss to the Mumbai Indians and defeat of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second attempt to reach the final. While the MI shape makes them the favorites, DC will pose a huge threat.He faced MI three times with DC before this season and won on all three occasions. So the current date and format are with them. However, DC was one of the season's best teams and despite late fall, they still had the firepower to outrun any team of the day. The likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Kagiso Rabada, and Ravichandran Ashwin are match-winners in their own right. MI hopes its superstars, including Captain Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Trent Boult, will continue their path to a record-breaking fifth title in the IPL.Toss: The toss for the IPL 2020 final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will take place at 7 PM (IST) – November 10.Time: 7.30 PM ISTMI VS DC Dream11 TeamShikhar Dhawan (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Trent BoultMI vs DC Probable Playing XIsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile/James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahDelhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Praveen Dubey, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeMI vs DC Full SquadsDelhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Daniel Sams, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Tushar Deshpande, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Lalit Yadav.Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Nathan Coulter-Nile Also Read: Virat Kohli Superb looking tattoos
The Annual Big Bash League has introduced three new terms of play that will be applicable starting with the upcoming 10th season beginning next month. Power Surge, X-Factor Player, and Bash Boost are the three new bases that Cricket Australia hopes to "exploit" the current situation of T20 cricket.Here are the three rules:Bash Boost: This is basically a bonus point that will be awarded to the team that is ahead of the race in the middle stage. For example, if team A scores 1/70 of a point 10 times past it and Team B scores 67/2 in the same stage, then the former will get a bonus point.X-Factor Player: In the first half, after the 10th player is thrown, the team may present a previous target player as the twelfth or thirteenth before kick-off. However, this X-Factor player can only replace someone who has yet to hit or has not offered more than one player.Power Surge: This will be a period of two where only players are allowed outside the inner field circuit. The hitting team may request her at any time after their last eleventh in turns. However, Powerplay's six overrun period has now been reduced to four.Aside from these major changes, winning teams will now receive three points instead of two, as was the practice in previous releases of BBL.CA advisor Trent Woodhill said such changes would improve the game.According to cricket.com.au, Woodhill said, "We need to innovate because people love change, but I think these (changes) will really improve the game itself." "I'm coming from a high-performance perspective, not just a gimmick, so I like these changes to pass the high-performance test on strategy and elite performance."Woodhill also feels this will make captains and coaches more accountable and accountable for their decisions."He'll pressure the leaders and coaches. Having played more than 300 T20 matches in the men's and women's games, the T20s have a pattern, and that will spoil that pattern away. It'll make the players think a little, and ... force you on match day to have a story where Fans and broadcasters alike will have to delve into the research and ask questions about decisions that have been or are not being made, "he said.Also Read: IPL 2020 Final Result: Mumbai Indians become the fifth time trophy winner
Sports Calendar 2021Here is a list of the most important sporting events for 2021. It is not possible to list all sporting events here, although we have tried to include all the major sporting events of the major sports, especially international competitions, known to date.Key events for this calendar year include the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, European Football Championship 2020, Rugby World Cup, Women's Rugby World Cup, World Urban Games, Invictus Games and World Fighting Games, in addition to the regular annual events.Check out the current calendar of major sporting events in the world.Date(s)SportEventLocationJan 14–31HandballWorld Championships (men)EgyptJan 21-31 (Postponed)Multi-sportsWinter UniversiadeLucerne, SwitzerlandJan 28-30Extreme SportsWinter X Games 25Aspen, Colorado, USAFeb 1-11Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupQatarFeb 6-12Multi-sportsSpecial Olympics World Winter GamesJämtland County, SwedenFeb 6 - Mar 20RugbySix NationsUK, Ireland, France & ItalyFeb 7Gridiron/FootballSuper BowlRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FloridaFeb 8-21TennisAustralia OpenMelbourne, AustraliaFeb 9-21SkiingWorld Alpine Ski ChampionshipsCortina d'Ampezzo, ItalyFeb 23-Mar 7Skiing (Nordic)Nordic World Ski ChampionshipsOberstdorf, GermanyMar 9-23BaseballWorld Baseball ClassicJapan, Taiwan, USAMar 19-21AthleticsWorld Athletics Indoor ChampionshipNanjing, ChinaMar 23-28Multi-sportsWinter Military World GamesBerchtesgaden and Ruhpolding, GermanyApril 2-10 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsAsian Beach GamesSanya, ChinaApr 8-11GolfMastersAugusta, Georgia, USAApr 10Horse RacingGrand NationalAintree Racecourse in LiverpoolApr?Table TennisWorld ChampionshipHouston, United StatesApr 17 - May 3SnookerWorld Snooker ChampionshipCrucible Theatre in Sheffield, EnglandMay 1Horse RacingKentucky DerbyLouisville, Kentucky, USMay 3-9Multi-sportsWorld Combat GamesNur-Sultan, KazakhstanMay 14-22Multi-sportsArafura GamesDarwin, AustraliaMay 14-30Multi-sportsWorld Masters Games (Summer)Kansai, JapanMay 17-23GolfUS PGAKiawah Island Golf Resort, Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SCMay 21 - June 6Ice HockeyIIHF World Championshipco-hosted by Minsk, Belarus and Riga, LatviaMay 30Auto RacingIndianapolis 500Indianapolis, USAMay 15Football (Soccer)FA Cup finalWembley Stadium, LondonMay 23 - Jun 6 (TBC)TennisFrench OpenParis, FranceMay 29Football (Soccer)UEFA Champions League Final?May 29 - Jun 5 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsInvictus GamesThe Hague, The Netherlands Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)Euro 2020the tournament played across Europe, the final in London UK.Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)47th Copa AméricaArgentina, ColombiaJun 12-13Auto Racing89th 24 Hours of Le MansCircuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, FranceJunIce HockeyStanley Cup finalsJunBasketballNBA FinalsUSA/CanadaJun 17-20GolfUS OpenTorrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, CaliforniaJune?Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupChinaJune-JulyFootball (Soccer)African Cup of NationsCameroonJun 26 - Jul 18CyclingTour de FranceFranceJun 28 - July 11TennisWimbledonLondon, EnglandJul 15–18GolfBritish OpenRoyal St George's Golf Club Sandwich Kent EnglandJul?Extreme SportsSummer X GamesMinneapolis, Minnesota?Jul 23 - Aug 8Multi-sportsSummer OlympicsTokyo, JapanJul 30-Aug 8Multi-sportsWorld Police and Fire GamesRotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAug 8-19Multi-sportsSummer UniversiadeChengdu, ChinaAug?BoxingAIBA World Championships (men)New Delhi, IndiaAug 24 - Sep 5Multi-sportsParalympic GamesTokyo, JapanAug 30 - Sep 12 (TBC)TennisUS OpenNew York, USAAug 31-Sep 6GolfSolheim CupToledo, Ohio, USASep?RowingWorld Rowing Championships?Sep?Multi-sportsWorld Urban GamesBudapest, HungarySep?CyclingUCI Road World ChampionshipsBruges and Leuven, BelgiumSept 10-19Multi-sportsIslamic Solidarity GamesKonya, TurkeySep 18 – Oct 16RugbyWomen's World CupNew ZealandSept?AFLGrand FinalMelbourne, AustraliaSept?Rugby LeagueNRL Grand FinalSydney Cricket Ground, AustraliaOct?BaseballWorld Series?Oct 13-17CyclingWorld Track ChampionshipsAchgabat, TurkmenistanOct 18 - Nov 15CricketICC World T20 (men)IndiaOct 23 - Nov 27Rugby LeagueWorld CupEnglandNov 2Horse RacingMelbourne CupVictoria, Australia?Multi-sportsLusophony GamesLuanda, AngolaNov 21-Dec 2Multi-sportsSouth-East Asian GamesHanoi, VietnamDec 2-19HandballWorld Championships (women)Spain
In a five-day game in which both teams play twice, the rookies play an important role in laying the groundwork. For the first hit team, you want your players to get off to a great start so that the others can take advantage of that and put pressure on the opponent. One of the most important roles in converting a team's fortune to test cricket is the starting batsmen. No wonder why the teams with the best beginners at their disposal are so successful in the longer format.In Test Cricket, if a beginner falls early, it gets really hard on the mid-ranking to driveRecovery against the red ball. Beginners play against the opposing team's best shootersFace the toughest spells in Test Cricket. Test cricket has, over the years, witnessed many world-class beginners who become an inspiration for the younger generation.Gautam Gambhir and Virender SehwagGautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have been hailed as one of Test Cricket's Best Indian Opening Pairs. It was super fun to watch the two hit together, regardless of the format. The two share a great bond and played for Delhi Ranji Team. Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir participated in several surprising opening partnerships during the period 2004-2012, where they wrestled together at the starting position in 87 events and scored 4,412 points with an average of 52.52. They participated in 11 federations of a hundred races in Test Cricket.Marvan Atapattu and Sanath JayasuriyaMarvan Atapattu and Sanath Jayasuriya ended their careers with a lot of jobs under their belt. Both scored numerous rounds in all formats and shared excellent Test Cricket partnerships. Together, they scored 4,469 points in 118 rounds when they began for Sri Lanka in the test. They scored matches with an average of 40.26 healthy and participated in 9 100 entries in the longest-running form of the game.Alastair Cook and Andrew StraussFrom 2006 to 2012, England was blessed with strong starting partner Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook. Both were prolific run-scorers for England. Alastair Cook is, in fact, England's number one run-scorer on auditions. Cook and Strauss scored many kicks together as beginners and contributed significantly to England's Test victories.They are currently the third-best starting pair on Test Cricket, having scored 4,771 passes together with an average of 40.96. Additionally, they shared 14 race partnerships when they opened for England in the test.Matthew Hayden and Justin LangerDuring the period 2000 and 2007, Australia was considered invisible. They boasted strong leadership, including a world-class starting pair of Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer. Langer and Haynes had the ability to build a great partnership and tire opposing bowlers.Both leftists have enjoyed an excellent cricket career. They formed many associations that helped the team win matches. Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer are currently the second-best starter duo on Test Cricket. The duo fought together in 113 rounds, scoring 5,655 rounds with an average of 51.88.Gordon Greenidge and Desmond HaynesThe West Indies staring couple Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes are still the best starting duo in Test cricket. Greenidge and Haynes love to work together and have come together in numerous partnerships. Greenidge and Haynes played one of the biggest roles in making the West Indies a formidable test unit during the 1990s, starting together in 148 rounds, scoring 6,482 points with an average of 47.31. Sew up to 16 assemblies for hundreds of executions.Also Read: India vs Australia 1st Test | IND vs AUS Probable XI | Fantasy Playing Tips | More
IPL Auction 2021: IPL Auction tentative Date, IPL Auction tentative Time, IPL Auction tentative mini auctions, IPL Auction tentative live streaming, IPL Auction tentative broadcast, IPL teams All you need to know about IPL Auction 2021: Fans are eagerly awaiting the IPL Auction 2021, but before that, all eyes are on the IPL Auction 2021. It was previously reported that there will be a full auction for Indian Premier League(IPL) 14, but it has now been confirmed that BCCI will hold a small auction only auctions, while Indian Premier League(IPL) 2022 will see auctions Huge, as two new teams will be added in the fifteenth season of Indian Premier League(IPL).About IPL Auction 2021:IPL Auction 2021 tentative DateThe IPL auction 2021 will likely take place in mid-February 2021.IPL Auction 2021 TimeThe IPL 2021 auction will be held in mid-February 2021 and is expected to start at 3.30 pm (IST).IPL Auction 2021 broadcastThe IPL 2021 auction will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.IPL Auction 2021 live streamingThe 2021 IPL Auction Live broadcast will be available on Disney + Hotstar. You can also see updates live on pitchhigh.com Hotstar has also reached an agreement with Reliance Jio to broadcast the 2021 IPL auction live. Jio customers can watch the 2021 IPL auction for free.About Mini AuctionsIt is final now that no mega-auction of IPL (IPL 2021) will take place. Instead, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold small auctions. The full giants' auctions will now take place in Indian Premier League(IPL) 2022 once the two new teams join next year."A full auction will not be possible this time due to time constraints and other issues. Instead, we will hold mini auctions where franchisees can bid on some new players. The auction dates and other things have not been set yet." An official at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.Also Read: IPL 2020 Auction: Players who could be released by franchises CSK, RR, RCB, MI, and othersIPL 2021 Mini-Auctions will be conductedAccording to information from various BCCI officials, the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 mini-auction will be held sometime in February.The T20 Indian National Championship, Syed Mushtaq Ali, will be held from January 10 to January 31. The tournament will be a window for Indian Premier League(IPL) perks to measure the performance of national competitors and recruit new talent into their teams.IPL 2021 mini-auction Retaining PlayersIt should be noted that the franchises were only under contract until Indian Premier League(IPL) 2020 with the current pool of players. Prior to the mini-auction, BCCI and donors will complete contractual procedures with those players that teams wish to retain for the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 season.IPL 2021 Mini-Auction: where it will lead for Indian Premier League(IPL) teamsSome Indian Premier League(IPL) franchises with a well-established team like Mumbai Indians will be happy to hold small auctions. But at the same time, teams like the Chennai Super Kings, which we're looking to rebuild their squad after the 2020 IPL disaster, will be disappointed with this development.Once BCCI and the Indian Premier League(IPL) Board of Directors formally approved the history of mini auctions, the franchisee will begin the process of retaining players or freeing them from their teams.Some of the players who may not be retained by the Indian Premier League(IPL) franchises include the likes of Glenn Maxwell (KXIP), Imran Tahir (CSK), Kuldeep Yadav (KKR), Sheldon Cottrell (KXIP), Kedar Jadhav (CSK), Dinesh Karthik (KKR), Jaydev Unadkat (RR), and few others.Indian Premier League(IPL) fans should be prepared for the action-packed months of January and February, as the franchises will be busy with player strategies.Also Read: IPL 2020 FINAL RESULT: MUMBAI INDIANS BECOME THE FIFTH TIME TROPHY WINNER
MELBOURNE, Dec. 31 (PTI) The Australian cricket company said Thursday that the Indian women's team has waited for the resumption of international cricket since the ongoing suspension of the coronavirus outbreak and their scheduled tour of Australia has been postponed for next season for Ind vs Aus.The Indian team, which last played the T20 World Cup Final in March, was scheduled to play three ODI(Ind vs Aus) matches on January 22 in Canberra, January 25 in Melbourne, and January 28 in Hobart.However, the governing body added that the tour(Ind vs Aus) will now be part of preparations for the 2022 World Cup, which have been postponed to March-April due to the pandemic, and will include three Ind vs Aus T20Is.Read What was said on Ind vs Aus Women:"We very much hope that an expanded schedule between the Australian and Indian teams will be presented for the next season, which will be a great result for fans in both countries," Nick Hockley, Acting Executive Director, said in a statement."We initially hoped to play against India this summer, but the impact of the global pandemic made it necessary to postpone it until next season. India lost to Australia by 85 shots in its last international match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground."It would be great to host the Indian women's team once again, which was center stage in the unforgettable T20 World Cup Final at the MCG International Cricket World Cup in March, and do so with a much more expanded schedule than was originally planned," Hockley said.The dates and locations of the postponed tour will be confirmed in due course.Also read: Big Bash 2020-21 Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Preview, probable XI, Much More
Adelaide Strikers will face the Perth Scorchers in Match #21 of the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.Adelaide Strikers will be looking to extend their Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) winning streak in two matches as it enters the field on New Year's Eve. Alex Carey's men have been doing well at Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), and the bowling team has been particularly impressive.The forwards are third in the points table with 13 points from five matches.Peter Seidel is the land grab leader in Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), with ten plots. He's been nicely supported by West Agar (nine-wicket) and Daniel Worrall (seven-wicket). The attackers will be keen to beat Perth Scorchers, especially after winning 71 rounds over the same team a few days earlier.Rashid Khan was the star of the show in that game, scoring 29 racy spirits and taking two wickets to throw Birth Scorers for a gaunt 94.Meanwhile, Perth Scorers Ashton Turner is the only team to date to win the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) game and sits at the bottom of the points table with two points from four matches.Their hitting was a major concern as they had yet to surpass 160 points. Turner is the team's top scorer this season, with only 88 times in four matches. Despite the likes of Jason Roy and Colin Monroe, the Scorchers have struggled to make an imprint in the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL).Getting to Earth has been an issue for them at Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), and the team hopes to return once again and bypass Adelaide Strikers.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL): Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Match detailsDate: December 31, 2020 (Thursday)Time: 1:45 pm India time / 6:45 pm local timeLocation: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Weather Report Adelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersThere is little chance of rain during the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) game, with clear skies forecast. The average temperature will be around 25 ° C.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorers match reportThe average score for the field is 149 runs, with something for both bowlers and hitters. However, only one Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) match was held on the field, and Adelaide Strikers won it after she scored the first time.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Predicted-XIAdelaide Strikers: Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C&WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Seidel, Wes AgarPerth Scores: Josh Inglis (The Week), Jason Roy, Liam Livingston, Colin Monroe, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (center), Aaron Hardy, J. Richardson, Andrew Tay, Jason Behrendorf, Fouad Ahmed.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers prediction matchAdelaide Strikers beat the same opponent, Perth Scorchers, at this place a few days ago, which should also be useful in this Big Bash 2020-21(BBL).Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers TV and Live Streaming detailsTelevision: Sony Sports NetworkLive Broadcasting: SonyLIV.Also Read: Three Major Changes in Big Bash League
In the year the COVID-19 pandemic shortened the cricket calendar, fast-paced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah became the highest-paid Indian cricketer in 2020. The brand surpassed cricketer Captain Virat Kohli, who was awarded Rs. 1.29 crore and pocketable Rs. 1.38 million rupees during the year.Each Indian cricketer pays Rs. 15 Lakhs, Rs. 6 lakhs, and Rs. 3 lakhs for each test, ODI and T20I played respectively. Now, players holding A+ grade contract earn a salary of Rs. 7 million rupees every year except for the same. In this sense, given that both Bumrah and Kohli are A + players and the former has played most of the games in this calendar year, he is the one who made the most money.What if Virat Played?Had Virat Kohli played the 2020 Final, Boxing Day Test against Australia won by India, he would have emerged as India's best cricketer ahead of Jasprit Bumrah. But due to paternity leave, this was not possible.Ravindra Jadeja is the third-highest paid cricketer.Rohit Sharma is not in the top fiveIndian Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma has yet to find a place in India's top five income countries this calendar year. This was due to the fact that due to fitness issues, the white ball leg was completely missed from the Australia Tour, as well as the first two test matches. The Junior was only able to play 3 ODI matches and 2 Match Test this calendar year, thus earning only Rs. 30 lakhs.Third on the list is Ravindra Jadeja, who has earned Rs. 96 lakhs over the course of a calendar year. The off-roader could have won more, but the injury kept him out of the starting line-up during the last two-quarters of the World Cup against Australia, as well as the first round in Adelaide.Also Read: Rajeev Shukla set to become BCCI vice-president
Cricket will return to India in February next year when India hosts England. India is set to play 4 Tests, 5 T20I, and 3 ODI against England, as BCCI announced on Thursday. It will be a good opportunity for both teams to get used to the conditions in India, especially with the T20 World Cup that will be held in India next year. Fans will be excited to see cricket returning to the country after nearly a year.Here is the full schedule of India vs England 2021.India vs England 2021, Test series Schedule1st Test: Chennai | 5th Feb-9th Feb2nd Test: Chennai | 13th Feb-17th Feb3rd Test: Ahmedabad | 24th Feb-28th Feb (D/N)4th Test: Ahmedabad | 4th-8th MarchIndia vs England 2021, T20I series Schedule1st T20I: Ahmedabad | 12th March2nd T20I: Ahmedabad | 14th March3rd T20I: Ahmedabad | 16th March4th T20I: Ahmedabad | 18th March5th T20I: Ahmedabad | 20th MarchIndia vs England 2021, ODI series schedule:1st ODI: Pune | 23rd March2nd ODI: Pune | 26th March3rd ODI: Pune | 28th MarchAlso Read: Jasprit Bumrah become highest paid Indian cricketer in 2020
Perth Scorchers will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the League Match of Big Bash 2020-21, aka Big Bash 2020-21 League which, will be played at The Optus Stadium in Perth.Perth Scorchers have won their last few games, and they are looking in brilliant form. Colin Munro is in excellent form, whereas he has the support of other batsmen. Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye have been taking wickets, whereas Behrendorff is also bowling some top opening spells. Mitchell Marsh has been the great all-rounder and captain. This team is hard to defeat.Hobart Hurricanes have won five of their nine games in the Big Bash 2020-21 tournament so far. Ben McDermott has been batting well, whereas Short, Malan, and Ingram are struggling a little. Meredith & Ellis are their best bowlers, whereas the experience of Boland is also a big asset. They would want to get a win after two consecutive defeats.Pitch Report – This pitch has been great for batting based on the previous records. The average 1st inning score in Big Bash 2020-21 at this ground is 180 runs.Total BBL 10 Games Played: 4 Bat 1st Won: 4; Bat 2nd Won: 0.Match Details :Time:- 1.45 PM, Live on Sony Sports NetworkBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Perth Scorchers – Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, Joe Clarke, Josh Inglis, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Fawad Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson.Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Sandeep Lamichhane, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Scott Boland.5 Must-Have Players in the SquadBen McDermott, Mitchell Marsh, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, and Jhye Richardson.SCO vs HUR Team Wicket-KeeperBen McDermott (Price 9.5) and Josh Inglis (Price 8.5) will be our goalkeepers. McDermott has scored 299 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 49.83. Inglis has scored 156 points in his last four matches. They both like to play an aggressive type of cricket.SCO vs HUR Team BatsmenJason Roy (Price 10) and Joe Clarke (Price 8.5) will be our hitters for Perth Scorchers. Roy is not in great shape, but he's a prodigy of the white ball, while also scoring four pods. Clark is a great first-class hitter, with a strike rate of 149.77 for T20 cricket.Dawid Malan (Price 9.5) will be a batsmen Hobart Hurricane. Malan is the number one-hitter in the T20I rankings, while he's scored 175 points in five matches here at Big Bash 2020-21. He's a brilliant player, but he's not in great shapeSCO vs HUR Team All-RoundersMitchell Marsh (Price 9.5) will be all our Perth Scorchers. Marsh resumed bowling, began with four wickets in the tournament and scored 187 club throws.D’arcy Short (Price 10) will have the overall Hobart Hurricanes. El Shorta isn't in great shape, but he's a machine in the Big Bash League. He scored 357 points last season, while he scored 141 this season. Short also tore down six plots of land in his bowling alley.SCO vs HUR Team BowlersJhye Richardson (Price 9) and Andre Tye (Price 8.5) will be the archers of Perth Scorchers. Richardson started Seventeen Wickets this season, while Tai started ten. They are both in great shape.Riley Meredith (Price 8.5) and Nathan Ellis (Price 8.5) will be our archers from Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith started Ten Wickets last season, while Ellis chose twelve. They both took twelve plots of land each this season.Match Prediction: Perth Scorchers have chances to win this game.Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Mitchell Marsh and D’arcy ShortTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Dawid Malan and Ben McDermottFantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side using this article which serves as a guide to the game and players.Also Read: BIG BASH 2020-21 ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS PERTH SCORCHERS
The Indian women's hockey team left the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for Argentina on Sunday. This will be the first round of the national team in almost a year. India Hockey Company also selected the 25-member Indian Hockey Team for the tour. The Indian team is scheduled to play two games against Argentina (Junior) on January 17 and 19, two games against Argentina B on January 22 and 24, and four matches against Argentina on January 26, 28, 30, and 31. Indian hockey and the host national league have created a biological bubble in Argentina for both the Argentina women's team and the Indian women's team. The Indian women hockey team will be staying in a hotel where separate team rooms have been provided for all meals, team meetings, sessions, etc.“It feels great to be on the road again. We have worked hard on our game for the past few months and it is time to put our skills to live in an international match. Playing in international matches will be a bit different at this point.” Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal said in at Statement: "We will be in a biological bubble, and the team is excited to return to the field in the best possible way at this time."The entire Indian group underwent a Covid-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours before leaving New Delhi. Although there are no quarantine requirements upon arrival in Argentina, the team will continue to comply with all health and safety measures recommended by the governments of India and Argentina, according to Hockey India in an official statement.The deputy captain and goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team, Savita, thanked Hockey India and SAI for organizing the tour of Argentina.We desperately need to return to a competitive situation where there is not much time left for the Olympics. We have been doing well in the training sessions, but the international match is always the real test for any athlete. Therefore, we would like to thank Savita: “India Hockey and SAI for their efforts. In organizing a tour for us. We are looking forward to a great game and we hope to start playing with all our energy from the first match. "The 25-member Indian Women's Hockey squad: Rani (Captain), Savita (Vice-Captain), Rajani Etimarpu, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Gurjit Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, Rashmita Minz, Manpreet Kaur, Reena Khokhar, Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Vandana Katariya, Navneet Kaur, Navjot Kaur, Jyoti, Udita, Rajwinder Kaur, Salima Tete, Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lilima Minz, Neha Goyal, Namita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi.Also Read: THE 47TH FIH STATUTORY CONGRESS WILL HAPPEN IN DELHI
Chennai: The second test between India and England at MA Chidambaram, which will take place from 13-17 February, is ready for fans to enter the stadium and has filled 50% of the seating capacity. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) received the green light from BCCI on Monday.The opening test will continue to be held behind closed doors, but players from India and England can expect fans to cheer them up on the field from the second Test onwards."The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry informed us that the fans can participate in the second round. We are awaiting official confirmation. The first round will be held behind closed doors. It is too late to make arrangements for the first round," said the TNCA secretary. RS Ramasaamy told on Monday.The Ministry of Sports decision to allow fans to enter stadiums for outdoor events and the Tamil Nadu state government amended guidelines to allow 50% of fans to enter the stadiums have opened the door to development after it was previously reported that fans would not be able to participate in the first two. the examsWith Kiosks I, J, and K licensed last year and open to the public again, the total capacity at Chepauk is around 38,000. According to Ramasaamy, between 12,000 and 15,000 tickets are expected to be put up for sale. Seating in the coveted wing and terrace enclosure will remain off-limits to the public due to their close proximity to the players' locker rooms. "We will not have pavilion seats and the balcony stands to ensure that no one approaches the players' area," said Ramasaamy.All players tested negativeMeanwhile, players from India and England have completed a six-day quarantine after having tested negative in three RT-PCR tests conducted during that period. All the Indian players were present at Chepauk Monday night and did some stretches and warm-ups. They'll hit the net on Tuesday morning for their first full training session.England will follow suit by training as a group for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. Ben Stokes, Joffra Archer, Rory Burns, who traveled to India a few days before the England team because they weren't part of the Sri Lanka streak, have been training MAC 'B' networks since Saturday.Also Read: VIRAT KOHLI JUST A CENTURY AWAY FROM BECOMING CAPTAIN WITH MOST 100’S IN HISTORY OF CRICKET
IPL 2021: Kings XI Punjab New name: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) has changed its name. The franchise captain KL Rahul and owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity Zinta will now be called Punjab Kings. KXIP is said to be attending IPL Auctions 2021 with a new brand identity.Official contacts have been made to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the change, but written approvals are still pending. Punjab Kings will now attend IPL Auctions 2021 scheduled for February 18th under their new name."The team has been planning to change the name for a long time and I think it needs to be done before this IPL 2021. A source from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry told PTI on Monday that it is not a surprising decision."KXIP is one of the eight franchise teams that competed in the latest edition of the T20 League in the United Arab Emirates.In the tournament's 13-year history, they were runners-up once and finishing third again.The next IPL bid is scheduled to start in the second week of April, and the auction will take place on Thursday. The auction will see 292 players, including 164 Indians, come under the hammer with Rs 196.6 crores per transaction.Also Read: IPL 2021 Auction: Top 10 facts from the final player's list
The World Road Safety Championship will resume next month with the participation of six teams. Myths of India, South African myths, West Indies mythology, and Sri Lanka myths will continue from where they left last year. Australia Legends will be absent from this tournament, but England Legends and Bangladesh Legends will continue their absence.The 2021 Global Road Safety Series matches will be held at Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The tournament will resume on March 5, 2021, and will end on March 21, 2021.Cricket legends from all over the world will compete in the World Road Safety Series 2021. Last year, the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, TM Dilshan, Zaheer Khan, Brett Lee, Brian Lara, Jonty Rhodes, and Yuvraj Singh participated in this competition.Legends of India won their matches against Legends of Sri Lanka and Legends of the West Indies. The organizers decided to resume the previous tournament rather than start over. India Legends will play England Legends, South Africa Legends, and Bangladesh Legends before the semi-finals start.The Legends of India will face Bangladesh Legends at the opening tournament. At the conclusion of the group matches, the first four teams will meet in the semi-finals on 17 and 18 March. The final will take place on Sunday. All games will start at 7:00 PM India Standard Time.Here's a look at the complete schedule and ticketing details for the World Road Safety Series 2021.How to book tickets for Road Safety World Series 2021?Tickets for the World Road Safety Series 2021 are available at bookmyshow.com. Tickets for the knockout games and matches involving India Legends start from 500 rupees. The minimum price for tickets for other matches is 100 rupees.Road Safety World Series 2021 Timetable(All matches will happen in Raipur and the start time is 7:00 PM IST)March 5, India Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 6, Sri Lanka Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 7, England Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 8, South Africa Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 9, India Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 10, Bangladesh Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 11, England Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 12, Bangladesh Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 13, India Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 14, Sri Lanka Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 15, South Africa Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 16, England Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 17, Semifinal 1March 18, Semifinal 2March 21, Road Safety World Series 2021 Final.Also Read: IPL 2021: GOOD NEWS FOR IPL 2021, ONLINE TRADING COMPANY GROWW TO JOIN IPL AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
After playing all the league matches, India Legends was top of the points table. They're right there with Sri Lanka Legends on point account. The team, led by Sachin Tendulkar, won 5 out of 6 matches. Their only loss to England came in a close 6-game match.The hosts are the favorites to win the match and enter the final when they face the West Indies Legend in the semifinals of the World Road Safety Series. In their previous confrontation, India Legends beat West Indies Legends by 7 wickets when Virender Sehwag scored 57 74 balls.India Legends has a star-studded lineup that includes Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, and Mohammad Kaif, to name a few. On the other hand, West Indies Legends plays under the leadership of famous batsman Brian Lara. They have veteran cricketers like Carl Hopper, Darren Ganga, Shivanarine Chanderpaul, Tino Best, and Dwayne Smith.Road Safety World Series Match:INDL vs WIL, Semifinal 1, Road Safety World Series T20 2020-21Road Safety World Series Match Date:Wednesday, March 17, 2021Road Safety World Series Match Time:7:00 PMRoad Safety World Series Match Venue:Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, RaipurPlayers to watch out for in India Legends vs England Legends (Ind-L vs WI- L) match:Virender SehwagVirender Sehwag, one of India's junior players, scored 169 points in 5 matches with a stroke rate of 153. It boasts 80 points unbeaten in just 35 balls.Sachin TendulkarSkipper Sachin Tendulkar continues its initial association with the top contestants of the World Road Safety Series. Tendulkar scored 138 times in 5 matches, hitting an average of 133. In the last game for India, he broke 37 balls at 60.Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh reminded us of his 2011 World Cup championships when his performances in all respects helped India Legends win their last match. He scored 52 of 22 balls, including 6 six balls, and took a pair of wickets against the South African Legends.Brian LaraWest Indies Legends captain Brian Lara would like to set fire to the semifinals by beating him. He was the MVP of the match during the Australia Bushfire match last year. He scored 108 points in a tournament that includes fifty.Dwayne SmithDwayne Smith, who previously started in the West Indies, also continued his best runs in the series. He has 115 runs in just three rounds, including half a century.Expected playing 11India LegendsVirender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar (c), S Badrinath, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Naman Ojha (wk), Manpreet Gony, Vinay Kumar, Pragyan Ojha, Munaf PatelWest Indies LegendsWilliam Perkins, Ridley Jacobs (wk), Dwayne Smith, Kirk Edwards, Brian Lara (c), Narsingh Deonarine, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Tino Best, Sulieman Benn, Dinanath Ramnarine, Ryan AustinIndia Legends squadSachin Tendulkar (c), Mohammad Kaif, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Manpreet Gony, Munaf Patel, Pragyan Ojha, Sairaj Bahutule, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Bangar, Abey Kuruvilla, Sameer Dighe, Noel David, Yusuf Pathan, Ashok Dinda, Naman Ojha, S Badrinath, Vinay Kumar, Ravi GaikwadWest Indies Legends squadBrian Lara (c), Carl Hooper, Ridley Jacobs, Danza Hyatt, Daren Ganga, Ricardo Powell, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Adam Sanford, Dinanath Ramnarine, Pedro Collins, Samuel Badree, Sulieman Benn, Tino Best, Narsingh Deonarine, Dwayne Smith, Ryan Austin, William Perkins, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Renford Pinnock, Kirk EdwardsWhere to watch India Legends vs West Indies (Ind-L vs WI-L) Legends LIVE stream:COLORS CineplexVOOT- OTT platformAlso Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
Cricket Australia said they were hopeful of organizing an Ashes series before full groups later this year however they would follow government counsel when it came to conceding voyaging allies as the timetable for the England's men’s & women’s visits was delivered on Tuesday.The five-Test men's Ashes will begin in Brisbane on December 8 preceding a day/night match in Adelaide. The conventional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will at that point happen.Sydney, however, will be the scene for the fourth Test, instead of the arrangement finale as has been standard, with the fifth Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.Both those last two matches are planned for January.Australia lost 2-1 at home to India in a vital four-Test arrangement 2-1 played before decreased groups due to the Covid pandemic between November 2020 and January this year. Unnecessary travel to Australia from the UK isn't presently allowed because of Covid-19."The exercises gained from effectively conveying a protected summer in 20-21 gives us certainty on what we're ready to accomplish, and we're all expecting a mid year of full groups and an Ashes air we're completely familiar with," said Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia's break CEO.Women’s SeriesIn the mean time a multi-design arrangement between the England and Australian ladies will begin with an oddball Test in Canberra from January 27-30, trailed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals."2022 will be an astonishing year for ladies' cricket," said England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison."With an Ashes, a World Cup in New Zealand and a home Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this could be a milestone year for our group."Australia hold the men's Ashes following a 2-2 attract England in 2019, when their ladies' side won the comparing arrangement by the decided edge of 12 focuses to four.Men's Ashes 2021/22Dec 8-12: 1st Test, Gabba, BrisbaneDec 16-20: 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)Dec 26-30: 3rd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneJan 5-9: 4th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyJan 14-18: 5th Test, Optus Stadium, PerthWomen's AshesJan 27-30: Test, Manuka Oval, CanberraFeb 4: 1st T20, North Sydney Oval, SydneyFeb 6: 2nd T20, North Sydney OvalFeb 10: 3rd T20, Adelaide OvalFeb 13: 1st ODI, Adelaide OvalFeb 16: 2nd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneFeb 19: 3rd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneAlso Read: IPL 2021: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly gives good news to IPL fans
It was on this day, 14 years prior, when Sachin Tendulkar turned into the primary batsman throughout the entire existence of cricket to enlist 15,000 ODI runs. The Master Blaster accomplished the accomplishment against South Africa at Belfast in the second ODI of the three-match series. Pursuing 227 for the success, Tendulkar opened the batting for India and he proceeded to play a thump of 93 runs from 106 balls to go past the 15,000 run mark in 50-over cricket. Tendulkar's thump was studded with 13 fours and two sixes. The right-gave batsman was excused in the 32nd over of the innings, yet India figured out how to go over the line by six wickets. Eventually, Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik directed India to triumph. Tendulkar had made his introduction in Test cricket on November 15, 1989. Around the same time on December 18, he played his first ODI match. The amazing cricketer has the most number of runs in the longest configuration of the game, accumulating 15,921 runs. En route, Tendulkar scored 51 Test hundreds of years, most by any player. Things are the same in ODI cricket as Tendulkar on the rundown of most runs in this organization also. He has aggregated 18,426 runs in ODI which incorporates 49 tons. Tendulkar addressed the country in six World Cups during his vocation that went on for a very long time. He was essential for the 2011 World Cup-winning crew.Also Read: Krafton puts resources into indian computer game streaming startups LocoViewed as quite possibly the most complete batsman throughout the entire existence of the game, Tendulkar holds practically all batting records which exists right now. He made his worldwide presentation during a Test series againt most outstanding adversaries Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989 and after a month, he accepted his lady One-Day International (ODI) cap against a similar rival. Hailed by numerous individuals as the ' God of Cricket', Tendulkar showed up for India in Test cricket and amassed 15,921 runs in the organization. He additionally played 462 ODIs for the Men dressed in Blue and scored 18,426 runs in it. In the mean time, his solitary appearance in the most brief arrangement of the game was during a T20I match against South Africa in 2006.Tendulkar remaining parts the top run-scorer in the Test and ODI organizations of the game. The previous Indian opener likewise holds the record of most elevated number of hundreds of years in the global cricket- - a psyche desensitizing 100 tons. On November 16, 2013, Tendulkar bid farewell to the worldwide vocation after a Test against the West Indies in his home state Mumbai. He crushed a familiar 74-run thump against the Caribbean side as India secured a success by an innings and 126 runs.Image Credit: www.bcci.in
Two months after the sad misfortune at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Virat Kohli-drove Team India will start the procedures for the second pattern of the World Test Championship, playing the opener against England in a five-Test series beginning August. As indicated by ESPNCricinfo, the subsequent cycle will traverse August 2021 to June 2023. The timetable and scene for the last are up in the air by the ICC. The subsequent cycle will involve just two five-Test series - the Ashes in December being the other. The Border-Gavaskar series in India in 2022 will be the solitary four-Test series. Also Read: On This Day In 2007: Sachin Tendulkar Became First Batsman to Cross 15,000 ODI Runs MarkThe subsequent cycle also will include nine groups, with each playing six series: three home and three away - which were recently concluded in 2018 by every one of the individuals as a component of the 2019-23 Future Tours Program. India's home mission will start with the New Zealand series, which will likewise stamp the beginning of Blackcaps' title-safeguard campiagn. They will likewise confront Sri Lanka an Australia at home. South Africa and Bangladesh will be their other abroad series. Britain will play the most Test matches (21), trailed by India's 19. New Zealand, the champs of the debut title, will play just 13 Tests.
Forty years of 'Captain Cool'. Previous India commander MS Dhoni praises his 40th birthday celebration on Wednesday. The Jharkhand-conceived cricketer, who might not have imagined turning into the player he did, was genuinely bound for significance. As a young man, he adored football yet years and years after the fact, he wound up as perhaps the best player from India to have graced the 22 yards of a cricket field. Such has been the life and seasons of MS Dhoni. With long bolts, unadulterated enthusiasm, and an irresistible grin, the Railways player entered the worldwide field in 2004. He confronted a couple of introductory hiccups toward the beginning of his disagreement the Indian group, his 148 against Pakistan in Vizag in 2005 showed the world the ability that he had. In any case, it was only the start of the tempest. Also Read: England- India Test Series To Kick Off 2nd World Test Championship: ReportHis enormous hitting capacities assisted him with fixing a spot in the Indian group across designs as he cut his own position in the games as 'the finisher'. Indeed, even before we understood, all of India ended up placing all their trust in the youthful shoulders of Dhoni, anticipating that he should rescue difficult situations. As a general rule, he conveyed as he changed into a senior player. Dhoni directed the 'Men dressed in Blue' to the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup title, helping in excess of a billion group recuperate from the 2007 ODI World Cup failure a couple of months back. He was uncommon. Continuously was. Then, at that point came the 2011 World Cup, when Dhoni 'polished it off in style' to hand his country the second they were sitting tight for as far back as 28 years. He, alongside his associate, gave batting incredible Sachin Tendulkar the ideal splitting blessing. In the event that that was adequately not, under his initiative, India secured the 2013 Champions Trophy on English soil. Sweet, correct? Lamentably, things didn't exactly continue as before since. His side went down to Australia in the 2015 World Cup elimination rounds followed that "that" Dhoni run-out finishing India's lingering any expectations of triumph against New Zealand during the 2019 CWC elimination rounds. Ultimately, on August 15, 2020, Dhoni reported his retirement from all types of cricket, cutting down the blinds on a distinguished lifetime.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday reported the ladies' crew for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against India. The multi-design series sits at 6-4 to England, with each T20I worth two focuses. Danni Wyatt and Mady Villiers are back among the 14-part crew, while Kate Cross and Lauren Winfield-Hill get back to play for their territorial groups and will be accessible during the current end of the week's Charlotte Edwards Cup activity. Lead trainer Lisa Keightley in an authority discharge said: "We've played some great cricket across both the Test and ODIs and we've named a solid crew for the T20I series. It's 6-4 in the multi-design series and we're pushing hard to win." "We presumably weren't exactly at our best in the third ODI so I'd like us to waste no time in the main IT20 and be heartless," Keightley added. Also Read: England - India Test Series to Kick off 2nd World Test Championship: ReportIndia crushed England by four wickets in the third ODI on Saturday at the New Road, Worcester. Mithali Raj played a skipper's thump as she stayed unbeaten on 75. Eventually, Rana likewise played a critical 24-run knock off only 22 balls with the assistance of three fours. In the third and last ODI, Mithali likewise turned into the most elevated run-scorer in ladies' worldwide cricket, across each of the three organizations. She outperformed England's Charlotte Edwards to turn into the main run-scorer. Britain ladies' crew for the T20I series: Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Fran Wilson, Danni Wyatt.
"On the off chance that the board and the CEO and superior chief trust I'm the opportune individual to continue to lead us forward. I love my work," Langer was cited as saying by The Sydney Morning Herald.Also Read: Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: India's Cherished 'Captain Cool' Turns 40Langer opened up on the reports recommending players condemned his instructing style, saying he was "hurt" by how player input had been addressed. Langer is making an honest effort to be upbeat despite 'frightful' media reports."I didn't care for losing to India in the stunning series, nobody likes losing. I'm dedicated, I love my work, I love the Australian cricket crew, I love the players and I love Australian cricket. They're the things I esteem most in my life. Ideally, I've done a truly great job the most recent three years, that has been the input. Long may that proceed."Until my agreement comes up in a year or past I'll do what I generally do. I'll be striving to help Australian cricket become an incredible Australian cricket crew. That we continue to create saints since that is the thing that we've all had since we were young children and the Australian public loves what we're doing. That is the thing that we're about," Langer added."We're not an incredible group yet and that is the thing that we're all yearning for. Like I'm seeking to be an extraordinary mentor. I'm not an incredible mentor yet, I'm trying to be an extraordinary mentor. I'm running after it and I trust every one of the players are doing likewise. I was truly fair about that and it was an outrageously inspiring two days", Langer as cited by cricket.com.au.
The ICC in Wednesday authoritatively affirmed that groups will be granted normalized 12 focuses for a success, four for a draw and six for a tie during the subsequent World Test Championship cycle which starts with the five-match series among India and England in August. The ICC further said that level of focuses won will be utilized to decide standings in the 2021-23 cycle. Prior, each Test series conveyed a worth of 120 focuses which prompted a certain imbalance in the table as a group winning a Test in a two-match series got 60 focuses contrasted with five-game series where a Test win is esteemed at 24 focuses. PTI had last month announced that ICC was set to present the new normalized focuses framework for the subsequent WTC cycle soon. ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said the progressions were made to work on the focuses framework while taking learnings from the interruption last year. "We got criticism that the past focuses framework should have been improved. The Cricket Committee thought about this while proposing another, normalized focuses framework for each match. It kept up with the guideline of guaranteeing that all matches in a WTC series tally towards a group's standing while at the same time obliging series fluctuating long between two Tests and five Tests," Allardice said in an ICC proclamation.Also Read: India To Send A 228 Strong Contingent To Tokyo Olympics With 119 Competitors In It"During the pandemic, we needed to change to positioning groups on the focuses table utilizing the level of accessible focuses won by each group, since everything series couldn't be finished. "This assisted us with deciding the finalists and we had the option to finish the title inside the planned time span. This strategy likewise permitted us to think about the general execution of groups whenever paying little heed to the number of matches they had played." Aside from the India-England series, the Ashes in the not so distant future will be the solitary another five-match issue in the second cycle which will end in June 2023. Australia's visit through India one year from now is the lone four-Test series in the forthcoming cycle. The nine Test groups will play an aggregate of six series - three home and three away actually like the past version. India chief Virat Kohli said after losing the debut WTC last to New Zealand, he anticipates that his side should refocus with "new energy" in the new cycle, which starts with the primary Test against England beginning August 4. "It was extraordinary to have played the last of the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand in what was a noteworthy challenge. Not simply the last, we saw the assurance of players all through the principal version of the title," Kohli said. "The accompanying of cricket sweethearts also was incredible to see, and I am certain they will all be standing by enthusiastically for the subsequent release. We will pull together with new energy for the following cycle beginning with our series against England." Defending champ New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said WTC has restored individuals' advantage in the conventional organization of the game. "It was clearly beautiful uncommon to win the debut ICC World Test Championship in Southampton last month and it's invigorating to now look forward to the subsequent version. Also Read: What Daily Inside Tokyo Olympic Village Will Resemble"The WTC has absolutely added more setting and carried new importance to Test cricket and it was marvellous to see the premium that was created around the Final against India," he said. "We know attempting to shield the title will be a gigantic test, however, our attention will be on ensuring we get ready also as we can for the visits ahead and attempting to keep up with our degree of execution." Britain chief Joe Root portrays the impending five-Test duel against India as a "fascinating test". "We start our mission in the second release of the ICC World Test Championship against the finalists of last time, which is an intriguing test straight away," he said. "India is a fine all-round side and it is nice to test them in our home conditions. We barely passed up fitting the bill for the last time and are hoping to improve this time."
The Indian cricket crew in England set it all up as they had their first place wicket instructional course at the Durham Cricket Club on Tuesday. India's top-request batsmen Captain Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane had a hit on the middle wicket alongside Rishabh Pant, who recuperated from Covid-19 and joined the Test crew in Durham last week. India and England will play a progression of 5 Tests in Nottingham, London, Leeds and Manchester from August 4 to September 14. The India-England confrontation will stamp the start of the second pattern of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The guests played a three-day practice match against County Select XI at this scene recently and will next play an intra-crew game from July 29 preceding taking on England in the Test series. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics Russian Men End Us Mastery In 100m Backstrokes Australia's Ladies Sparkle Again In The Swimming Gasp, who contracted Covid on July 8 during the group's break in London, joined India's profile bubble in Durham on July 22. Prominently, the Indian restricted overs side in Sri Lanka has managed a gigantic blow on Tuesday after the BCCI affirmed that Krunal Pandya tried positive for Covid-19 which prompted the delay of the second T20I in Colombo. The match was booked to begin from 8 pm IST this evening however has been moved back by a day to July 28. 8 players recognized as 'close contacts have been placed in detachment and the whole Indian unexpected will presently go through RT-PCR tests today to determine any further episode in the crew. Quite, Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav should join the Indian Test side in England from Sri Lanka yet they may need to defer their takeoff now in case they are essential for the 8-part list secluding in Colombo. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics: Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt Floods Past YoungstersIndia had won the ODI series 2-1 and was driving 1-0 in the T20I series. The beginning of the ODI series was likewise deferred after the batting mentor and the video investigator of the Sri Lankan group had tried positive for Covid-19.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the dates of the T20 World Cup matches on Tuesday, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14. As 8 teams will participate in the qualifying round of which 4 will reach the Super 12 stage, which will start from October 23. The long-awaited India-Pakistan match, will kick off on October 24 in Dubai. Both India and Pakistan are entered in Group Two of the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup, which also includes Afghanistan and New Zealand as other two automatic qualifiers. India plays a total of 4 matches in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. None of their Super 12 matches in Sharjah have been scheduled. Meanwhile, Super 12 of first group move begins with two heavyweight battles. South Africa and Australia kick off the Super 12 in Abu Dhabi, which will be followed by the repeat of 2016 T20 World Cup final between England and the West Indies in Dubai on 23 October.India's fixtures at T20 World CupIndia vs Pakistan - October 24 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs New Zealand - October 31 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs Afghanistan - November 3 - 6 pm local time in Abu Dhabi India vs B1 (qualifier) - November 5 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs A2 (qualifier) - November 8 - 6 pm local time in Dubai. Overview of teams for T20 World CupRound 1 (Top 2 teams from each group qualify for Super 12)Group A: Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Namibia Group B: Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland Bangladesh Super 12 (Top 4 teams qualify for semi-final) Group 1: Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies, A 1, B2 Group 2: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, A2, B1 The tournament will kick off with the Group B first round match between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea at 2:00 p.m. local time on October 17, with Scotland and Bangladesh, the other teams from Group B match start in evening 6pm. Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Namibia, which make up Group A, will play in Abu Dhabi the next day, with first-round matches continuing till October 22. The top two teams in each group will move to the Super12 stage of the tournament, starting on October 23. Top 4 teams from the Super 12 will make it to the semi-final. Reserve days for semi-finals and finalThe first semi-final will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10 at 6pm local time. Dubai will host the second semi-final on November 11. Both semifinals have backup days. The finalThe final of the tournament will take place in Dubai at 6pm local time on November 14, Sunday, with Monday being the reservation day for the final.Also Read- KL Rahul becomes 10th Indian to hit Test hundred at Lords
India's paceman shine with both bat and ball on Monday when Virat Kohli's team thrashed England by 151 runs in the Lord's second test. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in a five-match series after their third win in 19 test matches at home of cricket after a match draw at Trent Bridge. England, who were to win 272 in least 60 overs on last day, were sent off to 120. They were in dire straits at 1-2 after Jaspreet Burmrah and Mohamed Shami knocked out openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley. without anything. His teammate Mohamed Siraj then continued the game with a score of 4-32, a comeback that saw him finish the game by bowling No11 James Anderson's. Previously, Shami, with 56 not out, and Bumrah (34 not out) had the highest scores in the tests and shared a standing position on ninth wicket with a score of 89, India their innings on 298-8. Then Bumrah had burns wicket with nothing when the lefthander was caught from a leading edge at wide mid-off. The struggling Sibley followed soon afterwards when he nicked a superb Shami leg-cutter to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. It was the first time in 141 years of test cricket in England that both home opener was played for a duck in the innings. Haseeb Hameed was dropped in the slips on four before his nine off 45 balls ended when lbw to an Ishant Sharma nip-backer, despite a review. England's 67-4 at tea became 67-5 three balls after that when England captain Joe Root, who had a superb 180 no-out in the first innings, fell for 33 when edged a Bumrah ball that angled in to opposing captain Kohli at first slip Jos Buttler was dropped on two in the slips by Kohli off Bumrah. But at the other end, Siraj hit twice on successive balls to leave England 67-5, with Moen Ali getting caught by a Kohli before Sam Curran completes pair edging to pant. New batsman Olly Robinson, on the England team without Ben Stokes, took a break from all cricket due to mental health issues and teammate Chris Wokes (heel injury), gamely resisted for 35 balls. But Robinson finally had the lbw on review for Bumrah, who finished with impressive numbers of 3-33 in 15 overs. His exit started collapse that saw England lost their last three wickets all on 120, with Buttler caught behind for 25 before Anderson fell. India resumed Monday on 181-6, a lead of 154. Robinson struck with the new ball so the danger Pant was caught behind for 22, with India now 194-7.With Shami and Bumrah consistently scoring, Root put spinner Mooen Ali back in to attack. Bumrah, however, was dropped on 22 by first slip Root off Mooen Ali. Shami passed his second 50 in 53 tests in driving successive Mooen Ali deliveries for four and six off to reach the landmark in just 57 balls. This innings recalls his 51 not out against England at Nottingham's Trent Bridge in 2014. Bumrah also topped his highest test score for the second time in the series after 28 at Nottingham.Also Read- Virat Kohli, James Anderson involved in verbal battle: 'Chirp chirp chirp, this is what old age makes you do'
Krunal and Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians joined the team camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the second phase Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians will begin the second phase of 2021 IPL campaign against the Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on September 19. The five-time champion is currently fourth in the table with eight points, including four wins and three losses in seven matches. Sharing a picture of Pandya brothers on social media, the Mumbai Indian wrote, "Humare Pandya brothers aa gaye (Our Pandya brothers have arrived)." Mumbai Indians also shared a video of the brothers arriving at the team's hotel to join the franchise and were seen sending flying kisses in front of the camera. The franchise also posted a reaction video of the two brothers partnering with the Mumbai Indians in the UAE. "Yes, we have good memories from last time. We were the champions. So, I guess that's that. The second phase will now begin and let's make it three in a row," said Krunal. "Very nice. We are feeling great. We know that it will be the same routine which we had last time. We look forward to a great season and hope to win. Not hope. We will get the third, and the World Cup," said Hardik. Hardik Pandya had a poor performance in the first half of the 2021 IPL in India. He has only had 52 runs in seven games, averaging just 8.66 with a strike of 118.18 and has not thrown a single ball. Krunal Pandya scored 100 runs in seven games, averaging 16.66 with a strike rate of 131.57. He picked three wickets with a economy rate of 7.52.Alao Read- India vs England: Wounds of 2014 hurt Virat Kohli again
For a man who seemed unstoppable even two years ago, Virat Kohli's luck with the bat is completely incomprehensible. The world's number one batsman, who collected hundreds at will, has not scored one hundred in all three formats in 50 innings. India's captain Virat Kohli's fight continue as he was dismissed in the first hour of the first day of 3rd Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. James Anderson sent Kohli back to the pavilion for 7. Lean patches are part of a cricketer's journey. There are likely to be peaks and valleys in performance as the career runs. Every great in the game has had their share of dips and Kohli is undoubtedly facing headwinds after fixing the loopholes in 2014. But it looks like the old habit of dangling the bat outside the off-stump seems to be back and Kohli not for the first time in England, got out swishing at a ball a could have been left alone. This was the fourth time in the series that he had edged the ball behind the stumps. Most dismissals for Kohli against a bowler in TestsJames Anderson - 7 times in 23 matches Nathan Lyon - 7 times in 18 matches Stuart Broad - 5 times in 18 matches Moeen Ali - 5 times in 15 matches Ben Stokes - 5 times in 15 matches Kohli's lean patch began with the 2020 Tour in New Zealand, where he managed 218 runs in four T20Is, three ODI matches and two test matches. In the only Test he played in Australia late last year, his defiant 74 in the first innings was lost in the ruins of the disastrous second innings of the pink-ball Test where India were gobbled up for 36. It was an out of character show from the India captain who spent 244 minutes at the crease for his 180-ball effort. It was also his second slowest half-century. A similar kind of effort would have helped the India cause at Headingley had kohli played the waiting game. With KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara back in the shade. Kohli made the appropriate noises on the eve of the Test by saying "You have to keep your ego in your pocket while batting in England". In his pre & post match discourses , Kohli avoids talking about the individual players form. "Our focus is not thinking about where people are individually now. It's collectively about how much strength they bring to the team. As a batting unit, we look to perform in tough conditions, so we are in a winning positions and someone is going to put their hands in every game." Kohli has maintained when asked about the Pujara and Rahane's ordeals.Also Read- India interested in hosting 2036, 2040 Olympics: IOC President Thomas Bach
The war-torn country's cricket board confirmed on Wednesday that the Afghan team has got approval from the Taliban to play a one-off test match against Australia in September. The game is scheduled for November 27 in Hobart.The test match will be Afghanistan's first match since the Taliban takeover earlier this month. The Australian cricket team also claimed the match was well underway."CA will continue to work with the Australian and Tasmanian governments ahead of the Afghan team's expected arrival later this year."The Taliban have said they will not interfere with the Afghan men's national cricket team, the country's biggest sporting success in recent years, although the fate of the more modest women's cricket programs remains unclear.Also Read- Taliban will never change, they treat women like zeroes: Former Afghanistan footballer Fanoos BasirAustralian broadcaster SBS reported Tuesday that the Taliban would honour Afghanistan scheduled cricket matches, although a representative of the hardline Islamist movement indicated that tours may depend on relations with other countries."In the future, we want good relations with all countries," the broadcaster quoted Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban's cultural commission, as saying."When good relations are established, the Afghan players can go (to Australia) and they can come here."No country recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan after they captured Kabul on August 14.Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airportAlso Read- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland
Shardul Thakur came on the counterattack on Thursday as he helped India advance to a respectable first innings total on Day 1 of 4 Test against England at the Oval. Shardul hit 57 of just 36 balls while stitching up 63 runs on just 48 balls with tail-ender Umesh Yadav after the top Indian batsman failed to make runs. Shardul Thakur reached fifty with his 3rd six, pulling Chris Woakes to the mid-wicket stand. Shardul celebrated his second test with a lot of swagger as he waved his bat to the dressing room and players stood up to applaud his brave effort. 50 runs in 31 balls, Shardul Thakur broke Ian Botham's record for the fastest fifty in England. Botham had reached the historic milestone with 32 balls in 1986 at the Oval. Notably, this was also India's second fastest 50 in a test match. Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest fifty by an Indian batsman. He had hit 30 balls 50 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1982.7 boundaries and 3 sixes! Shardul Thakur went after everyone after the tea break and was hitting them hard. He made England pacers feel unsure of their length, as he drove with ease and go on back foot to punish shorter deliveries. Thakur hit 7 boundaries and 3 sixes while attacking England pacemakers. He made fun of the midfielder because he constantly kept finding the boundaries after clearing the player into the ring. Joe Root cut a frustrated figure as Shardul and Umesh expand the total of the India's first innings.India are bowled out for 191.Chris Woakes finishes with a four-for.#WTC23 | #ENGvIND | https://t.co/zRhnFiKhzZ pic.twitter.com/T8eP4jp8EB— ICC (@ICC) September 2, 2021Also Read- England vs India, 2nd Test: India Win Thriller At Lord's To Take 1-0 Series Lead vs England Also Read- Afghanistan cricket get green signal to play their 1st Test since Taliban's takeover, to face Australia in November
Pakistan national team coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned from their positions with the national team on Monday due to citing bio-bubble fatigue The decision helps to raise the eyebrows, since there is only one month left for T20 World Cup. Misbah and Waqar had one year left on their contracts after being appointed in September 2019. Notably, on Monday Pakistan announced their squad for the T20 World Cup and home series against New Zealand and England. Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis reported their decisions to the PCB on Monday.Meanwhile, Pakistan has appointed former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq and former all-rounder Abdul Razzak as temporary coaches for New Zealand Series. The Black Caps team, currently in Bangladesh, will play 3 ODI and 5 T20I matches in September and October. The Pakistani team is scheduled to assemble for their training camp on September 8. The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the support staff for the T20 World Cup will be appointed in the near future.'Don't think I am in the right frame of mind for upcoming challenges'Misbah-ul-Haq, who had to be quarantined in the West Indies for an extended period after testing positive for Covid-19, admitted that the timing of his decision was not right but he had to take the call to spend time with his family. "The quarantine in Jamaica post the West Indies series provided me with an opportunity to reflect on the past 24 months as well as the schedule for international cricket ahead. Considering that I would have had to continue to spend considerable time away from my family and that too in a bio-secure environment, I have decided to step down from the role," Misbah said, as quoted by a PCB statement. "I understand that the timing may not be ideal, but I don't think I'm in the right frame of mind for the upcoming challenges and it makes sense for someone new to step in and take the side forward."Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 Decided to step down together: Waqar YounisWaqar Younis said he decided to step down after Misbah communicated his decision to him. “After Misbah informed me of his decision and his future plans, it was easy for me to resign as we had walked into the roles together, we worked collectively as a pair and now also step down together. "Working with Pakistani bowlers, including young people, has been more satisfying because now they are started to show progress. Bio secure safe environments in the last 16 months have had their impact, something we have never seen during our playing days.". Misbah and Waqar step down from coaching rolesMore details https://t.co/PHRwRNazCH— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) September 6, 2021Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup on Monday. While Babar Azam named captain, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, and Sarfaraz Ahmed were notable omissions.Also Read- England vs India, 4th Test Day 1: Shardul Thakur breaks Ian Botham's record, hits fastest Test fifty in England
Virat Kohli-led India stormed to a 157-run win over England on the final day of the fourth Test to register only their second Test win at the Oval and take a 2-1 unbeatable lead in the five-match series on Monday. Innings defeat in Leeds seems like a distant memory now, as Jasprit Bumrah inspired India to put on an energetic performance and reclaim the series lead with a convincing 157-run win over England on the final day of the Oval Test. England was bowled out for 210 in pursuit of a target of 368 on the final day, succumbing to the constant pressure built up by the Indian bowlers. The visitors recorded only their 2-test win at the Oval and the first after the historic victory in 1971 under Ajit Wadekar.Chasing a daunting victory target of 368, the hosts made a good start with a century opening partnership before India advanced and restricted England's scoring rate with some disciplined bowling. Shardul Thakur made India's first breakthrough by eliminating Rory Burns (50), a ball after hitting half a century and brought up 100-run partnership for the first wicketThe momentum of the match turned to India's way when Dawid Malan was run out for 5 with about 30 minutes before the morning session, trying to make a quick single with Haseeb Hamid. Hamid (63), who got a reprieve on 56 when Mohammed Siraj dropped catch, was the next batsman to go after Jadeja hit the rough patch as the ball spun past his bat to hit the off-stump.Also Read- England vs India, 2nd Test: India Win Thriller At Lord's To Take 1-0 Series Lead vs England Bumrah produced a sensational spell in the 2nd session Jasprit Bumrah removed Olli Pop (2) and Jonny Bairstow (0) in back-to-back overs to turn match in India's favor. Bumrah came up with inswinging delivery to breach Pop's defense and became the 23rd Indian bowler to reach 100 Test wicket landmark. In his next over, he produced a reverse-swinging Yorker at 142 kph that crashing into the base of Bairstow's. Jadeja dismissed Moeen Ali (0) as the ball pitched on the rough patch and took the edge of the bat for an easy catch at short-leg. Root-Woakes delay India's victory Joe Root and Chris Woakes, the last English batting player, played some shots during a 35-run seventh-wicket stand to delay India's victory before the England captain dragged a innocuous delivery of Thakur to his stumps to go for 36 and end his team's faint hopes of an unlikely win. THIS. IS. IT! Take a bow, #TeamIndia! What a fantastic come-from-behind victory this is at The Oval! We head to Manchester with a 2-1 lead! #ENGvIND Scorecard https://t.co/OOZebP60Bk pic.twitter.com/zhGtErWhbs— BCCI (@BCCI) September 6, 2021Umesh Yadav dismissed Woakes (18), Craig Overton (10) and James Anderson (2) to seal India's assured victory at the Kennington Oval. For India, Yadav got 3 for 60, while spinner Jadeja and seamer Bumrah and Thakur took 2 wickets apiece.Also Read- England vs India, 4th Test Day 1: Shardul Thakur breaks Ian Botham's record, hits fastest Test fifty in EnglandAlso Read- Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis resign as Pakistans head coach and bowling coach ahead of T20 World Cup
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Ayesha Mukherjee have divorced after 8 years of marriage. Ayesha Mukherjee took to social media to confirm the news and put an end to all the rumors.Shikhar Dhawan married Ayesha Mukherjee, who has two daughters from her first marriage, in October 2012. The couple have a 7-year-old son named Zoravar, who was born in 2014.I THOUGHT DIVORCE WAS A DIRTY WORD UNTIL I BECAME A 2 TIME DIVORCEE. Funny how words can have such powerful meanings and associations. I experienced this first hand as a divorcee. The first time I went through a divorce I was soooooooo fu@kn scared. I felt like I had failed and I was doing something so wrong at that time.I felt as if I had let everyone down and even felt selfish. I felt that I was letting my parents down, I felt that I was letting my children down and even to some extent I felt as if I was letting God down. Divorce was such a dirty word.So now imagine, I have to go through it a second time. Woooahhhhhh. That is terrifying. Being divorced once before already, felt like I had more at stake the second time round. I had more to prove.So when my second marriage broke down it was really scary. All the feelings I felt when I went through it the first time came flooding in. Fear, failure and disappointment x 100. What does this mean for me? How does this define me and my relationship to marriage?"Well, once I went through the necessary actions and emotions of what had happened I was able to sit with myself and see that I was fine, I was actually doing great, even noticed my fear had totally disappeared. The remarkable thing is I actually felt much more empowered. I realised my fear and the meaning I gave to the word divorce was my own doing.So, once I realised this I started to redefine the word and the experience of divorce according to the way I wanted to see it and experience it," Ayesha Mukherjee posted on social media.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aesha Mukerji (@apwithaesha)Shikhar Dhawan is currently in the UAE, where he will be playing for Delhi Capitals in the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Aisha Mukherjee, who is originally from West Bengal but moved to Australia when she was eight years old. She is trained kickboxer and a sports fanatic based out of Melbourne.Also Read- IPL 2021 May Resume In 3rd Week Of September In UAEAlso Read- England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja script historic win for India over England
There were many surprises come when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, which kicks off on October 17 in Oman and the UAE. The biggest of them all was the addition of MS Dhoni to Ravi Shastri-led support staff as mentor of the team. MS Dhoni, who led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, will take on the role of support staff role for the first time at the international level. India T20 World Cup Squad Big misses Shikhar Dhawan Yuzvendra Chahal Surprise inclusions R Ashwin Axar Patel India's 15-man squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24No place for Chahal and Dhawan Yuzvendra Chahal, who was India's No. 1 spinner in the limited-overs format from last couple of years, was left out along with his wrist-spin partner Kuldeep Yadav. India also ruled out opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who led the team India in Sri Lanka in July in the absence of Test regulars. Washington Sundar, who will miss out on the remainder of IPL 2021, was not picked even as he is recovering from an injury setback. R Ashwin is back after a 4-year hiatus India did not pick Chahal but went with two left-arm spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. The most important story to announce by the Indian team for the T20 World Cup was R Ashwin. The off-spinner returned to the limited-overs set-up for the first time since 2017.The former selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad and team management had looked towards grooming two wrist spinner Chahal and Kuldeep after a after a dismisal shown from Indias finger-spinners Ashwin and Jadeja at the Champions Trophy in 2017 when India lost to Pakistan in the final. R Ashwin last played for India in T20I format in July 2017, where he appeared against the West Indies in the West Indies. Ashwin has 52 wickets in 46 matches with an impressive economy rate of less than 7. Ashwin has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. The off-spinner has been grooming his ability to bowl inside the powerplay as well in the crunch middle overs. Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar named in stand-by group Shreyas Iyer, who recently recovered from a shoulder injury after surgery, has not found a place in the top 15 but he is part of the 3 stand-by group. Deepak Chahar, who has been a constant member of the limited-overs squad, is also part of the stand-by group. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, who played a crucial all-round role in India's victory over England in the Oval Test, is also part of the stand-by group. Krunal Pandya misses out Krunal Pandya, who was a regular player for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, had traveled to Sri Lanka in July for the Limited Series, but India have gone with Axar Patel as the team's second left-arm spinner in the squad. Axar last played T20I for India in March against England in Ahmedabad after making his record debut in the Test earlier this year.Also Read- Ayesha Mukherjee confirms divorce with Shikhar Dhawan after 8 years of marriage
The Taliban said on Wednesday (September 8) that Afghan women cannot participate in sports, including cricket because sports activities "would expose their bodies." Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy director of the Taliban's cultural committee, told the media that sports activities were not necessary for women. Earlier this week, the Taliban decreed that only a woman teacher would teach female students but if that was not possible then ‘old men’ of good character could fill in. “I don't think women will be allowed to play cricket because it is not necessary that women should play cricket. In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this. It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it. Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed,” said Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban's cultural commission, in an interview. In November 2020, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) awarded contracts to 25 female cricketers. It also held a 21-day training camp for 40 female cricketers in Kabul. The International Cricket Council (ICC) requires its twelve members to have a women's national team and only full members of the ICC are permitted to play Test matches.Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airport When asked if no women’s cricket would mean ICC calling off the Hobart Test, Wasiq said the Taliban would not compromise. “Even for this, if we face challenges and problems, we have fought for our religion so that Islam is to be followed. We will not cross Islamic values even if it carries opposite reactions. We will not leave our Islamic rules.”Cricket Australia threaten to cancel Hobart Test against Afghanistan Meanwhile, Cricket Australia said it would not host Afghanistan for its first historic Test at Hobart if media reports about the women's team without the support of the Taliban are true. "Driving the growth of women's cricket is extremely important to Cricket Australia. Our vision for cricket is that it is a sport for all and we support the game unequivocally for women at every level," Cricket Australia statement on Thursday September 9. An update on the proposed Test match against Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/p2q5LOJMlw— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 9, 2021"If recent media reports that women's cricket will not be supported in Afghanistan are substantiated, Cricket Australia would have no alternative but to not host Afghanistan for the proposed Test match due to be played in Hobart," the statement added.Also Read- Taliban will never change, they treat women like zeroes: Former Afghanistan footballer Fanoos Basir
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 campaign on September 20 by wearing a blue jersey against the Kolkata Knights Riders in Abu Dhabi.RCB had announced in May that they would be sporting blue jerseys to honour the frontline workers fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic in India. However, before their next fixture, the IPL was suspended due to positive Covid-19 cases in the bio-bubbles of franchises in Delhi and Ahmedabad.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shifted IPL out of India and said that the remaining season will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 19 to October 15."RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20th. We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic," RCB said in a statement.RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20thWe at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, that resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic.#PlayBold #1Team1Fight pic.twitter.com/r0NPBdybAS— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 14, 2021Instead of the flagship "Go Green" campaign jersey, RCB will wear a blue this year. The blue jerseys will also have important health messages engraved on it.Virat Kohli and Mohamed Siraj arrived in the UAE on a chartered flight from Manchester were India played a test series against England. The fifth and last test of the aforementioned series has been canceled after the Covid-19 scare in the Indian camp.The likes of AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell also arrived in the UAE earlier this month to prepare for the rest of the season.Mike Hesson, who has doubled as coach after Simon Katich's withdrawal, has been overseeing the training with the available RCB players in the UAE.RCB will be looking to reach the play-offs for the second successive IPL season. Virat Kohli's men are currently in third place with 5 wins from 7 matches, tied on 10 points with the Chennai Super Kings, who are in second place. Delhi Capitals leads the points table with 12 points from 8 games.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
The two new IPL teams will be auctioned on October 17. The league's ninth and tenth teams will be decided just two days after the IPL final in Dubai and the day the T20 World Cup begins.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a tender for owning and operating two new Indian Premier League franchises.“The Governing Council of the IPL invites bids to acquire the right to own and operate 1 (one) of the 2 (two) new teams proposed to be introduced to take part in the Indian Premier League from the IPL 2022 season, through a tender process,” the BCCI said in a statement.Also Read- IPL 2021: RCB to wear blue jersey against KKR on September 20 to honour frontline workersThe deadline for the purchase of tender document is October 5.Among the venues where the teams could be based include Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Pune. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Ekana Stadium in Lucknow the larger-capacity could be an option for franchises. This effectively indicates that the IPL will be a 10-team tournament starting in the 2022 season.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has advanced four places to reach a career-best eighth position in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances in the series against Sri Lanka, which his team won 3-0. The left-hander led the series total with 153 runs, including unbeaten 59 off from 46 deliveries in the final in Colombo that his team won by 10 wickets. This is the first time that he has been in the top ten of the T20I rankings, but he is ranked high in his career, third in the ODI and sixth in the Test. India captain Virat Kohli moved to fourth place while KL Rahul has held on to his sixth slot.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad Gains for Quinton de Kock Mustafizur Rahman rises up This week's @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings has some big movements Details https://t.co/rxcheDGCjM pic.twitter.com/83AUWRMqwf— ICC (@ICC) September 15, 2021Aiden Markram is another South African player on the rise, move to 11 positions from 12, while Bjorn Fortuin up from 103 places to 43 and Anrich Nortje up 29 places to 71 have made rapid progress in the bowlers list. Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera climbed 10 places to 38th after scoring 69 runs in two innings in the latest weekly update which also includes the last two games of the Bangladesh and New Zealand series. Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has moved up two places to eighth after finishing with eight wickets in the series while Nasum Ahmed (up 25 places to 15th) and Mehedi Hasan (up four places to 20th) have also made notable progress. However, Shakib Al Hasan has conceded the top spot for all-rounders to Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi. New Zealand's Tom Latham has advanced 22 places to 44th after his 50 not out in the final match and Finn Allen has moved up 23 places to 66th with 41 in the same match. In the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings for batsman, Ireland William Porterfield advanced seven places to 66th, Craig Ervine of Zimbabwe moved up five places to 72 and Jaskaran Malhotra of the United States, who hit six sixes in an over from Papua New Guinea's Gaudi Toka in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2 match, has rocketed 169 places to 132nd. In the bowlers' list, the Ireland pair of Andy McBrine (up seven places to 27th) and Simi Singh (up 11 places to 38th), Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane (up 19 places to 91st) and Charles Amini of Papua New Guinea (up 11 places to 96th) are among those to advance.Also Read- IPL 2021: RCB to wear blue jersey against KKR on September 20 to honour frontline workers
Virat Kohli confirmed on Thursday that he will step down as captain of India's T20I team after the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in October-November. The bat star said that he will continue to lead India in Tests and ODI cricket."I've decided to step down as the T20 captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October," Kohli said in a statement that he shared on his social media handles. pic.twitter.com/Ds7okjhj9J— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021Virat Kohli has led India in 45 T20I internationals since taking over from MS Dhoni in 2017. He has a winning percentage of 64.44 with 29 victories and 14 defeats.Also Read- ICC mens T20I rankings: Indian captain Virat Kohli moves to No 4, KL Rahul retains sixth spotFor some time, there has been speculation about Kohli's future as white-ball captain especially in the backdrop of Rohit Sharma's brilliant track record of winning five IPL titles for Mumbai Indians.Discussed decision with Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma: Virat Kohli"Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all three formats and captaining regularly for last five to six years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead Indian team in Test and ODI cricket," Kohli said in a statement on his Twitter page."I have given my everything to the Team during my time as T20 captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 captain and will continue to do so for the T20 team as a batsman moving forward," he further added.The decision, Kohli said, was taken after consulting head coach Ravi Shastri, his heir apparent Rohit, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah."Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group...," Kohli stated."I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and president of BCCI Mr Sourav Ganguly along with the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian cricket and Indian cricket team to the best of my ability," Kohli said.The T20 World Cup begins on October 17.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to groom KL Rahul to be India's next captain.Gavaskar wants to appoint KL Rahul as T20 vice-captain for India, with Rohit Sharma appointed as captain after Virat Kohli decided to leave the captaincy after the T20 World Cup.“It's a good thing that the BCCI is looking ahead. It's important to think ahead,” said Sunil Gavaskar“If India are looking to groom a new captain, then KL Rahul can be looked at. He has performed well. Even now in England, his batting was very good. He has been performing well in IPL and 50-overs cricket as well at the international stage. He can be made vice-captain,” said Gavaskar.Gavaskar praised Karnataka's batsman for his quality of leadership shown in the IPL. Rahul is the captain of Punjab Kings in the IPL.Also Read- Virat Kohli to step down as India T20 captain after World Cup“He has shown very impressive leadership qualities in the IPL. He hasn’t let the burden of captaincy affect his batting. His name can be taken into consideration,” said Gavaskar.The 34-year-old Rohit is Kohli's deputy in the white ball formats and is likely to take the lead role when India meets New Zealand in a home series in November that will feature three T20 Internationals along with two Test matches.Current head coach Ravi Shastri and the tenure of the support staff are coming to an end with the T20 World Cup and as things stand, there are indications that they won't seek an extension.“There is a CAC that will make the decision. If you want to think about the new coach, then you can’t keep talking to the captain. Yes, there needs to be an understanding between the captain and the coach. But you can’t ask a student who his principal or professor can be,” said Gavaskar.Also Read- ICC mens T20I rankings: Indian captain Virat Kohli moves to No 4, KL Rahul retains sixth spot
New Zealand's tour of Pakistan has been completely canceled due to safety concerns, just minutes before the toss for the first one-day international was going to take place in Rawalpindi on Friday.The New Zealand cricket team is reported to have refused to enter in the field and remain inside their hotel rooms after New Zealand security advisers advised them to do so. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said New Zealand Cricket informed it that “they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series.Pakistan was scheduled to host New Zealand for a series of 3 internationals and 5 T20 internationals in Rawalpindi and Lahore from September 17 to October 3.According to an NZC release: "The side was to play Pakistan this evening in the first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five match T20 series.The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert. Arrangements are now being made for the team’s departure. More information | https://t.co/Lkgg6mAsfu— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 17, 2021“However, following an escalation in the New Zealand Government threat levels for Pakistan, and advice from NZC security advisors on the ground, it has been decided the BLACKCAPS will not continue with the tour. Arrangements are now being made for the team's departure."Remind you, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Pakistan on September 11 for a limited over series representing the country's first international kiwi series since 2003.Also Read- Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis resign as Pakistans head coach and bowling coach ahead of T20 World CupPCB WILLING TO CONTINUEThe Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the developments and expressed their disappointment but also said that they are ready to proceed with the scheduled matches."Earlier today, the New Zealand cricket board informed us that they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series. PCB and Govt of Pakistan made fool proof security arrangements for all visiting teams. We have assured the New Zealand cricket board of the same.“The Prime Minister spoke personally to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and informed her that we have one of the best Intelligence systems in the world and that no security threat of any kind exists for the visiting team. The security officials with the NZ team have been satisfied with security arrangements made by the Govt of Pakistan throughout their stay here.“PCB is willing to continue the scheduled matches. However, cricket lovers in Pakistan and world over will be disappointed by this last-minute withdrawal," the PCB statement said.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24
When one talks about the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, the first name that comes to mind is Virat Kohli. The legendary batsman has been associated with the franchise since the inception of the league's in 2008 and has become a formidable figure in its history. Kohli has been the face and captain of RCB since he took over as captain in the middle of the 2012 season. He has been an ambassador for the franchise in T20 cricket. But despite his impressive performances on the field with the bat, Kohli has not managed to lift the IPL trophy ever, either as a player or captain.He came within touching distance in 2016, when he re-wrote the record books by scoring 973 runs in the tournament as he single-handedly took his team to the final. But it was not to be as his team lost to SunRisers Hyderabad.The 2021 season will be Kohli's last chance to win the coveted league as the RCB captain.Virat Kohli on Sunday made it clear that he will continue playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore but won't be captaining the team beyond the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.Also Read- Virat Kohli to step down as India T20 captain after World CupKohli dropped his second bombshell this week as he confirmed the news in a video posted by RCB on social media. The 32-year-old also gave up the captaincy of India's T20 team to manage his immense workload, saying he would not continue in the role after this year's World Cup in the UAE.Virat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.”: Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/QSIdCT8QQM— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 19, 2021Here's what Kohli said in an emotional video, which was shared on social media by RCB:“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me,” the RCB skipper said in a statement."It wasn't an easy decision but one that has been well thought of and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise."The RCB family remains close to my heart as we continue to strive to achieve excellence. As I have mentioned previously in many occasions, I will only play for RCB until my retirement from the game of cricket.Kohli, who took over as RCB skipper full time from Daniel Vettori in 2013, has yet to lead the side to an IPL title."I spoke to the management this evening. This was something that was on my mind... I needed the space to refresh, regroup and be absolutely clear in how to move forward," Kohli said.RCB currently ranks third in the IPL 2021 points table with 5 wins from 7 matches. They will resume their campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on September 19.Also Read- Make KL Rahul vice-captain, groom him as future leader, says Sunil Gavaskar
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) even before they kickstart their campaign in the second leg of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was in the news as their skipper Virat Kohli is all ready to step down from captaincy after the 2021 edition.While the news has certainly gained all the limelight, they will be looking to give their captain a proper farewell as they will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Abu Dhabi.Royal Challengers Bangalore had the perfect opportunity to lift the IPL trophy this year. The group of foreign players they possess will hand them a big advantage in the UAE leg. Wanindu Hasaranga, who is likely to make his IPL debut in this match, was in a good form for Sri Lanka. RCB are currently placed at the third spot in the standings with 10 points.As for the Kolkata Knight Riders, they will hope to start fresh in the league as they failed to pose any threat in the first half. They are currently second-last in the standings with just two wins and five losses.Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other in the 31st match of the IPL 2021. Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the contest between the sides.Match Details:Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 31Venue:Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time:September 20th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here at Zayed Cricket Stadium has got good carry and bounce, and the quick bowlers can make most of the conditions. The par score on this wicket is 160-170. Bowling first is an excellent option.KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XIsKolkata Knight RidersNitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Sunil Narine / Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shivam Mavi / Kamalesh Nagarkoti, Lockie Ferguson / Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga/Tim David, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalDream11 Prediction – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Match 31, IPL 2021KKR vs RCB Dream11 Team: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTop Picks for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmenVirat Kohli is a right-handed batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore who leads the team. He has achieved 193 runs in this season so far.AB de Villiers is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has hammered 207 runs in this season so far. He stacked 76 runs against KKR in the last head-to-head game.Glenn Maxwell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has scored 223 runs in this season so far. He smacked 78 runs against KKR in the last head-to-head match.Nitish Rana is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has smashed 201 runs in this season so far. He scored 18 runs against RCB in the last head-to-head game.Andre Russell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has smacked 167 runs and picked up 7 wickets in this season so far. He knocked 31 runs against RCB in the last head-to-head match.Shubman Gill is a right-handed batsman from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has piled 132 runs in this season so far.Top Picks – BowlersVarun Chakravarthy doesn’t give any sort of room to the batsmen, while his ability to generate extra bounce from the surface makes him one of the tougher bowlers to face. He is highly deceptive and a must pick player for your fantasy teams.Harshal Patel has an economy of 9.17 in this IPL, it is his wicket-taking knack that makes him the real deal. He is the leading wicket-taker so far, having picked up 17 wickets, with the best figures of 5/27.Top Picks – WicketkeepersAB de Villiers on any day is the saviour number 1 for RCB. He has won plenty of matches single-handedly for his team. In 6 innings in this year’s IPL, de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an average of 51.75 and an excellent strike rate of 164.28.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell, Nitish Rana (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Andre Russell, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell (c), Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Shahbaz Ahmed, Andre Russell (vc), Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam MaviKKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 31 Expert Advice:Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli will be among the safe captaincy choices for the small leagues. Shubman Gill and Shahbaz Ahmed are the punt-picks hereKKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 31 Probable Winners:Royal Challengers Bangalore won the last head-to-head game against KKR and is expected to win this match as well considering their form in this season.
On paper, Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have more than a few things in common in the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both affected by the withdrawal of players and locked at six points each, the two teams will look to revive their falling campaign during their clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.Wicketkeeper captains KL Rahul and Sanju Samson comfortably sit among the top six scorers of the tournament, but their individual efforts have left no impact on their team's performances so far.With the odds stacked against them in their 14th attempt to lift the elusive trophy, Punjab Kings will hope for their coach Anil Kumble and the leadership group to get their campaign back on track.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonDuring his playing career, Kumble had back India from the clutches of defeat on numerous occasions. With the former India captain name doing the rounds for a second stint as head coach of the national team once Ravi Shastri completes his tenure after the T20 World Cup, the legendary leg-spinner will look to prove his mettle as a franchise coach.Before his fallout with Virat Kohli, Kumble had coached India to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final. However, his brief tenure as coach of the Punjab Kings has yet to produce the desired results. The Mohali-based franchise finished sixth in 2020 and is currently at the same spot midway into the IPL 2021 season.Tuesday's competition will be more about what kinds of starts can be made by the top order players on both sides. As for the Kings, Rahul and Mayank are expected to open with Chris Gale providing just the right momentum to their innings at No.3.Prabhsimran Singh is another exciting prospect at the top of the order in case he gets into the XI. The middle order will be manned by Mandeep Singh, M Shahrukh Khan and a toss-up between new recruit Aiden Markram and West Indian Nicholas Pooran, eager to get over a nightmarish first phase, where he got four ducks.Leg-spin remains Punjab's forte and the addition of experienced campaigner Adil Rashid, alongside the India pair of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin, could come in handy in UAE conditions. The withdrawals of Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson means Mohammed Shami is set to be partnered by either Chris Jordan or Nathan Ellis. Left-armer Arshdeep Singh's improved death bowling will also strengthen his case.Similarly for the Rajasthan, a lot will depend on the start provided by power-hitters Liam Livingston and Evin Lewis. Coming to the IPL after some sensational performances in "The Hundred" for Birmingham Phoenix, Livingston will be excited to stretch his run, while at the same time his skills will be tested against a high-quality leg-spin.Weakened by the withdrawal of Ben Stokes, Joss Butler and Jofra Archer, Rajasthan hope that their Indian Players like Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya to turn the tide.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Punjab Kings will face the Rajasthan Royals in match 32 of IPL on Tuesday. Both teams will begin their journey in the second leg of IPL from this match. Punjab Kings have a history of not getting their team combination right, which is the reason why they have struggled so hard over the years to find a balanced eleven. With 3 wins and 5 losses, they are placed at the 6th spot in the standings with 6 points.Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, had a decent the first half of the IPL. Their biggest concern is that their English overseas players will not available for the remainder of the tournament. They have quality Indian players who can win matches for them. The Royals have placed themselves at the 5th spot in the standings with 6 points.Match Details:Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 32Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time:September 21st at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarWeather Report:The temperature is expected to hover around 34°C on the matchday with 61 % humidity and 19 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.Pitch Report:The surface will assist the quick bowlers in the early innings, and the boundaries are quite bigger than normal. The batters need to give themselves time on this wicket, and once they are set, they can shift the gears. The team batting first have more chances of winning this match.Also Read- IPL 2021, PBKS vs RR: Battle for survival between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan RoyalsProbable Playing XIs for PBKS vs RR:Punjab KingsLokesh Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Shami, Murugan Ashwin / Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep SinghRajasthan RoyalsYashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, David Miller, Chris Morris, Rahul Tewatia, Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev Unadkat, Tabraiz ShamsiTop Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmenMayank Agarwal deserved a century in the last match against Delhi Capitals, but he remained not out on 99 runs from 58 deliveries. He had a great first half of IPL, where he has scored 260 runs in 7 matches at an average of 43.33.Riyan Parag is an upcoming star for India. He can bat, bowl, and moreover, he is a brilliant fielder as well. So far in this year’s IPL, he has scored 78 runs and has picked up one wicket as well.Top Picks – All-RoundersChris Morris is a match-winner who can contribute equally well with both bat and ball. He has picked up 14 wickets in 7 matches and has even scored 48 runs in 4 innings.Liam Livingstone is likely to open the innings for Rajasthan Royals in Jos Buttler’s absence. He is a tremendous striker of the cricket ball and has performed well for England in recent times.Top Picks – BowlersMohammad Shami is always effective on overseas pace-friendly wickets. So far in this year’s IPL, he has picked up 8 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 8.16.Jaydev Unadkat is a player who can bowl at any point of the match. Unadkat uses his variations very effectively. He has picked up 4 wickets in 4 matches in this IPL at an economy of 7.06.Top Picks – WicketkeepersLokesh Rahul will play the anchor role for Punjab Kings. The 29-year-old stylish batsman is currently the second-highest run-scorer in this year’s IPL, with 331 runs in 7 matches, averaging 66.2.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonSuggested Playing XI No.1 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Lokesh Rahul (c), David Miller, Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Chris Morris, Liam Livingstone (vc), Jaydev Unadkat, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Harpreet BrarSuggested Playing XI No.2 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Chris Morris (vc), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tewatia, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Chetan Sakariya, Tabraiz ShamsiPBKS vs RR Risky Captaincy Choices:Universe Boss Chris Gayle task his time initially to get settled, but once he is settled, it’s curtains for the bowlers. In 8 matches in this IPL, he has scored 178 runs at an average of 25.42. He will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Rahul Tewatia can play unorthodox shots, which are really effective at the end of the innings, while he is a cunning bowler as well. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Moises Henriques has played 3 matches so far in this year’s IPL and has managed to score only 16 runs in 2 innings. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Delhi Capitals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 of the IPL 2021 on Wednesday. In their previous match, Delhi Capitals held their nerves in a super over contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad for the win. Shreyas Iyer, who missed the first leg of the IPL due to injury, is back in the team, but Rishabh Pant will continue his role as captain in the second leg as well. They currently hold the second spot in the standings with 12 points.On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a lean patch in the first half of the IPL. They removed David Warner from the captaincy role, but even that decision did not favour them. They managed to win only one of their 7 matches in the first leg. They are currently sitting at the bottom of the table with only two points on their bankMatch Details:Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 33Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate & Time: September 22nd at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s a good sporting wicket where quick bowlers will get maximum assistance from the surface in the powerplay. It’s all about keeping the wickets in the hand, as batting will become easier as the game progresses. Having said that, batting first is also a good option here.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonProbable Playing XIs for DC vs SRH:Delhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer / Steve Smith, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanSunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner / Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson (c), Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar, Sherfane Rutherford / Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Khaleel Ahmed / Sandeep SharmaTop Picks for DC vs SRH Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmanShikhar Dhawan will be extremely disappointed not to find a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup squad. The opening batsman, affectionately known as ‘Gabbar’, has scored 380 runs in 8 matches so far in this IPL at an average of 54.28.Kane Williamson is an all-format player and knows how to win matches for his side. He is calm and composed at the crease, which is his biggest strength. He mainly relies on his technique rather than going for fancy T20 shots.Top Picks – All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis didn’t make a huge impact in the first leg of this IPL. The Australian all-rounder has scored 71 runs and has chipped in with 2 wickets. He will be expecting much improved performances in the second half.At a cut-throat price of 8 Cr, Vijay Shankar will be a decent budget option. He has picked up 3 wickets and has scored 58 runs in this season so far. Top Picks – BowlersAvesh Khan was highly impressive with his accurate bowling in the first half of the IPL. He has scalped 14 wickets in 8 matches, with the best figures of 3 for 32.Whichever league he might be playing in, Rashid Khan always tends to fight for the leading wicket-taker award. He is highly deceptive, and picking him is one of the tougher tasks a batsman could face. Moreover, he can hit big sixes as well. Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is a true game-changer. He is someone who can take the game away from the opposition within a span of a few overs. The Delhi Capitals skipper has mustered 213 runs in this year’s IPL at an average of 35.5 and a strike rate of 131.48. Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DC vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Kane Williamson (vc), Prithvi Shaw, Marcus Stoinis, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for DC vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Manish Pandey, David Warner (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan, Khaleel AhmedDC vs SRH Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket: Player Statistics Dream11 Points Shikhar Dhawan 380 runs 587 Rishabh Pant 213 runs 376 Rashid Khan 10 wickets and 17 runs 386 Kane Williamson 128 runs 181 Prithvi Shaw 308 runs 459 DC vs SRH Risky Captaincy Choices:Shreyas Iyer is back after completely recovering from a shoulder injury. This will be his first match after a long gap, but we have seen plenty of excellent knocks from his bat in this competition. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. David Warner will be hungry for the runs. The former Orange Army skipper has scored 193 runs in 6 matches in this year’s IPL at an average of 32.16. He will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Player you should avoid:Considering his decent international performances in recent times, it’s better to avoid Anrich Nortje while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- IPL 2022: Auction for new teams to take place on October 17
Delhi Capitals have been the team to beat in IPL 2021, with Rishabh Pant doing a great job leading the franchise in the absence of Shreyas Iyer. But that was all before Covid outbreak in the IPL bio-bubble that led to the tournament being postponed. Iyer is back, but Pant will continue to lead the team, at least until the end of the current season. Delhi hopes to pick up where it left off in India, and their first test comes in the form of bottom-placed SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.While DC was the form team in the first leg in India, SRH endured a nightmare. The team had just one win under their belt from seven games.SRH's dreadful showing cost David Warner his captaincy and he was replaced by Kane Williamson before the tournament was halted. The Covid-enforced break, however, came at the right time for SRH. The team has now had time to regroup and hopes that a change of scenery will lead to a change of fortunes.Also Read- DC vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI UpdatesBefore the UAE resumed, SRH was hit hard when England star Jonny Bairstow withdrew from the tournament.Jonny Bairstow is the top-scorer for SRH this season with 248 runs in seven matches, boasting a strike-rate of 141.71. SRH have added West Indies batsman Sherfane Rutherford to their squad following Bairstow's withdrawal.Rashid Khan will once again hold the key for SRH when it comes to bowling but others will need to provide him support. Bhuvneshwar Kumar seems to be getting back to his best and that will be good news for the Hyderabad franchise.Delhi are currently level on 12 points with league leaders Chennai Super Kings but have an inferior run-rate to MS Dhoni's team. A win against SRH will put Delhi on top at least till CSK play next.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
The five-time champion Mumbai Indians did not start well in the second leg of IPL 2021, as they lost to Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. They did a good job of pick up the wicket early on, but later in death overs, they conceded plenty of runs, which brought about their downfall. Rohit Sharma, who missed the last match due to a niggle, is likely to be back for this match.On the other hand, the Kolkata Knight Riders were stunning against RCB in their previous match, as they bowled Virat Kohli’s team out for just 92 runs. The Knights then chased the target with 10 overs still left in the game. This was one of the biggest victories in IPL in terms of balls remaining. Youngsters are doing great work for KKR at the moment.Match Details:Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 34Venue:Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time: September 23rd at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The wicket is conducive for the bowlers, and we witnessed some terrific bowling performances from KKR bowlers against RCB on Monday. Having said that, the batters need to spend time at the crease to put a decent total on the board.Also Read- IPL 2021, MI vs KKR: It's Rohit Sharma vs Varun Chakravarthy as Mumbai Indians eye winProbable Playing XIs for MI vs KKR: Mumbai IndiansQuinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya / Saurabh Tiwary, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaTop Picks for MI vs KKR Dream11 Match: Top Picks – BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav got out cheaply for a single-digit score in the last match against Chennai Super Kings. That being said, he is a match-winner who has got the necessary backing of the Mumbai team management to play freely. He has scored 176 runs so far in this IPL at an average of 22.Shubman Gill played a sensible knock in the last match against RCB. The 22-year-old talented batter from Punjab scored 48 runs from 34 deliveries in the run chase. Overall, in this year’s IPL, he has amassed 180 runs in 8 matches at an average of 22.5.Top Picks – All-RoundersKrunal Pandya can be a good budget pick. He might be struggling to make a big impression in this IPL. However, he is a resilient all-rounder and will be hopeful of delivering well in this match.Andre Russell was brutal with the ball against RCB. His unplayable yorker to dismiss AB de Villiers was one of the main highlights of the match. He ended with the figures of 3/9.Top Picks – BowlersTrent Boult is a wicket-taking bowler who swings the ball both ways and is very effective in the powerplay. The New Zealand left-arm quick has scalped 10 wickets in this year’s IPL, with the best figures of 3/28.Varun Chakravarthy likes to attack the stumps every time he runs in, and he did the same against RCB. Bangalore batters struggled to read his variations and fell to his trap. He was the player of the match for his figures of 3/13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersQuinton de Kock was cruising well in the match against Chennai Super Kings, but was dismissed when he was batting on 17 runs. He has mustered 172 runs in 7 matches so far in this year’s IPL, with the highest score of 70*.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell (vc), Venkatesh Iyer, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Quinton de Kock (c), Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyMI vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:Playing in his debut IPL game, Venkatesh Iyer played some breath-taking shots against RCB and fearlessly attacked the top-quality bowlers. He remained not out on 41* runs from 27 deliveries. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to his role of a number three, but Nitish Rana played quite a few extraordinary knocks in the first phase of IPL 2021, where he batted as an opener. In fact, he scored a half-century against Mumbai Indians.Player you should avoid:Dinesh Karthik bats way down the order for KKR, which is why it’s hard to pick him in the final eleven.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Bolstered by the return of Captain Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians (MI), still agonizing from their defeat against the Chennai Super Kings will look to return against the Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) inspired Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sheikh Zayed Abu Dhabi Stadium on Thursday night.The Tamil Nadu tweaker won handsome praise from India and RCB skipper Virat Kohli, who said he’s going to be “a key factor when he plays for India” after taking 3/13 in four overs. The 30-year-old’s magical spell included as many as 15 dot balls and Glenn Maxwell was one of his three scalps.When the teams met in Chennai during the first stage of the IPL, Rohit hit 43 off 32 balls and Chakravarthy took 1-27 in four overs, as MI won by 10 runs. Their 10-wicket victory over RCB allowed KKR to climb a little further to sixth spot on the table with six points from eight games.In order to keep their playoff hopes alive, they need to keep winning from here.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonMissing the services of their talismanic captain and India allrounder Hardik Pandya, MI went down by 20 runs to CSK on Sunday night. Both the players were rested as a precautionary measure, allowing them to recover from their niggles.While there’s still doubt over Pandya’s availability, head coach Mahela Jayawardene had said that Rohit should be returning for the KKR match.In a pre-match presser on Wednesday, MI’s left-arm pacer Trent Boult said: “They (Rohit and Hardik) are both recovering very well. In terms of their selection for the next game, I’m not too sure what’s going on there. But day by day, they are improving. It was probably more of precaution that they had that extra bit of rest the other night against Chennai. But they are obviously two vital players in the XI for Mumbai. And we’re desperate to get them back. So, fingers crossed that they’ll be pretty good to go over the next couple of games.”Lying at the fourth spot with eight games in eight matches, MI desperately need their key players for the business end of the tournament.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians)He (Rohit) was sorely missed. He is right up there in terms of experience and runs achieved in this format. So, it was a big hole but it was a good decision to make sure (that) he’s 100% with the amount of cricket coming up. If he comes to the eleven, it will be brilliant, but we want to make sure he is 100% fit,” said Boult.Whether Pandya plays on Thursday or not, he will also be seen by the Indian selectors, who chose him ahead of players like Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar for the T20 World Cup, which follows directly from the IPL in the United Arab Emirates.“If Hardik is fully fit, he can contribute with both bat and ball. He’s a very good player for any side. He’s working hard to get himself fit and we’re desperate to have him back,” said Boult.They would blame themselves for allowing CSK to get out of jail in the last game. Having reduced them to 24 for four in six overs, MI’s stand-in captain Kieron Pollard perhaps allowed their opponents to get off the hook when he chose to take off pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Boult and bring on his spinners.Also Read- Former Mr India contest winner Manoj Patil attempts suicide, blames actor Sahil Khan for harrassment
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, will face off each other in match 35 of IPL 2021 on Friday. Royal Challengers had a bad last game against KKR, where they were bundled out for just 92 runs. They need to get over from the defeat and will be playing at a completely different venue compared to their last game. They are still placed at the 3rd spot in the standings with 10 points. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings ruling this year's IPL. Despite losing 4 wickets in the power play for just 24 runs against Mumbai Indians, they did really well in the latter part of the innings to score 156 runs at the end of 20 overs. Sam Curran who missed the previous game due to quarantine is available for selection. With 6 wins and 2 losses, they placed themselves at 2nd spot in the standings with 12 points.Match Details: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 35Venue:Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time:September 24th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s one of the best batting wickets in the World. The boundaries are way too short on either side of the ground. Even the score of 200 plus is hard to defend here. Bowling first is a good option.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonProbable Playing XIs RCB vs CSK:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Sachin Baby, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran / Josh Hazlewood, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharRCB vs CSK Top Picks for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersIt’s a well-made surface for Glenn Maxwell. He can fancy his chances of scoring big runs here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. So far in this IPL, he has accumulated 233 runs in 7 innings at an average of 33.28 with the highest score of 78. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a rescue act in the last game against Mumbai Indians. He showed a great amount of character and remained not out in the end on 88* runs from 58 balls.Top Picks – All-RoundersRavindra Jadeja has a fond memory against RCB. He smashed 62* runs from 28 balls in their previous meeting in the 1st leg and even picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 3.25. Moeen Ali got out for a no score in the last match against Mumbai Indians. England all-rounder has notched 206 runs in 7 matches in this year’s IPL at an average of 29.42 and even picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 6.Top Picks – Bowlers Harshal Patel is the purple cap holder in this ongoing IPL. In 8 matches so far, he has picked up 17 wickets at an economy of 9 with the best figures of 5 for 27 and has 47 runs to his name with the bat as well. Deepak Chahar has picked the most wickets for Chennai Super Kings in this year’s IPL. In 8 matches he has grabbed 10 wickets at an economy of 7.57 with the best figures of 4 for 13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersAB de Villiers will be desperately hungry for the runs. He got out for a first-ball duck in the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, one innings can’t define him. He is still an excellent pick for your fantasy teams.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell (c), Faf du Plessis (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Kyle JamiesonSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket: AB de Villiers (c), Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Glenn Maxwell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Moeen Ali (vc), Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammad SirajRCB vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 233 runs 350 AB de Villiers 207 runs 391 Ruturaj Gaikwad 284 runs 430 Moeen Ali 206 runs and 5 wickets 483 Devdutt Padikkal 217 runs 336 RCB vs CSK Risky Captaincy Choices:Virat Kohli has scored over 200 runs in this year’s IPL at an average of 29. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Sam Curran is back, and his inclusion will further add more balance to the CSK unit. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Suresh Raina is losing his charm as the year goes by, he averages 21.16 with the bat in this year’s IPL. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Virat Kohli is back to breaking batting records at will. In a jaw-dropping stat that is a reflection of his greatness, RCB captain Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.Virat Kohli reached the historic milestone while opening the batting for RCB against Mumbai Indians in Match 39 of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Kohli achieved the landmark in the over against Jasprit Bumrah where the skipper was taking his India teammate to the cleaners.Kohli hit Jasprit Bumrah for a four and followed with a excellent pull shot that flew over the boundary ropes.Kohli, who has represented India (T20Is), Delhi (domestic cricket) and RCB (IPL), needed 66 runs to get to the T20 milestone before the crucial encounter against CSK. Kohli has arguably been the most successful batsman in the Indian Premier League. Despite not being able to land a title with Royal Challengers Bangalore, the skipper of the popular franchise owns quite a few batting records in the T20 league.6 Pulled away for a maximum and Virat Kohli reaches 10000 runs in T20s. Mr. Milestone. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #RCB #IPL2021 #RCBvMI— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 26, 2021Kohli's former RCB teammate Chris Gayle tops the list of highest run-getters inT20 cricketers. 'Universe Boss' has amassed 14,261 runs in 446 matches at a strike rate of 36.94 with 22 centuries and 87 fifties.Gayle's national team captain Kieron Pollard is second on the list, having scored 11,159 runs in 561 matches with one century and 56 half centuries to his name. Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, with 10,088 runs and 66 fifties in 436 matches, ranks third in the list. David Warner rounds off the top 4 with 10,017 runs in 304 matches.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face the Rajasthan Royals in the 40th match of the IPL 2021 on Monday, September 27 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Sunrisers, led by Kane Williamson, are in dire straits as they are languishing right at the bottom of the table. In their previous game, they lost to Punjab Kings by five runs after failing to chase 126 runs. Jason Holder shot five sixes to keep the Orange Army in the game, but his efforts went in vain. Going into the next game, it won’t be a surprise if they make quite a few changes in their playing eleven. The Royals, on the other hand, are placed at seventh in the IPL table. The 33-run loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals would have dented their confidence to some extent. But their skipper, Sanju Samson, looked in great touch. RR don’t have much room for complacency and need to string a few victories.Match DetailsMatch:Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals – 40th matchVenue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiTime:7:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMTWhere to watch live:Star Sports Network, HotstarPitch ReportThe pitch in Dubai has been fairly good for batting. However, the bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, have extracted a lot from the surface. Chasing has usually been tough on the strip. Batting first should be the way forward.Avg first innings score: 159 (3 matches in the IPL 2021 at Dubai)Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0Probable Playing XIs:Sunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner/Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson (c), Kedar Jadhav/Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma Bench: Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma/Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg/Kedar Jadhav, Basil Thampi, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shahbaz Nadeem, T Natarajan, Jason Roy/David Warner, Jagadeesha Suchith, Virat Singh, Vijay ShankarRajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis/David Miller, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris /Tabraiz Shamsi, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur RahmanBench: Akash Singh, KC Cariappa, Shreyas Gopal, Mayank Markande, Glenn Phillips, Oshane Thomas, Kuldip Yadav, Manan Vohra, David Miller/Evin Lewis, Shivam Dube, Tabraiz Shamsi/Chris MorrisHead-to-HeadStats Matches SRH Won RR Won Tied Overall 14 7 7 0 At Dubai International Cricket Stadium 2 1 1 0 In the last 5 matches 5 2 3 0 IPL 2021 1 0 1 0 Probable best batter of the matchSanju Samson— Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson has been the standout batter for the Royals in the ongoing edition of the T20 league. He is currently the leading run-scorer of his team, having amassed 351 runs from nine games at an average of 50.14 and a strike rate of 141.53. In the previous game, he stayed unbeaten on 70 and the knock should keep his confidence high, though his knock went in vain. Probable best bowler of the matchMustafizur Rahman – Rajasthan RoyalsMustafizur Rahman has been outstanding for the Royals with the ball in hand. The Bangladesh left-arm speedster has picked up 10 wickets in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Moreover, he has bowled at an economy rate of 7.88 and it shows that he has been able to tie down the batters in the death overs. The southpaw can’t afford to let his guard down by any means. Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
England all-rounder Moeen Ali announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday. The 34-year-old has played 64 test matches, taking 195 wickets including 5 wicket hauls. He also has five Test centuries to his name, scoring a total of 2914 runs in the longest format. "I just felt like I was done, especially during the India series," said Moeen on the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) website, referring to the recent five-match Test series that was played between India and England. The fifth match was called off and Moeen said that while he wanted to reach a few milestones, he was content with calling time on his career. "I was hoping to play the last one, there were a couple of milestones I wanted to try and get in this series. But once that game was called off I was happy and done. It's been a good journey," he further said.Moeen said that he wants to prolong his career and that the intensity of Test cricket does take a mental and emotional toll. "I'm 34 now and I want to play for as long as I can and I just want to enjoy my cricket. Test cricket is amazing, when you’re having a good day it’s better than any other format by far, it’s more rewarding and you feel like you’ve really earnt it," he said. "I will miss just walking out there with the lads, playing against best in the world with that feeling of nerves but also from a bowling point of view, knowing with my best ball I could get anyone out. I've enjoyed Test Cricket but that intensity can be too much sometimes and I feel like I’ve done enough of it and I’m happy and content with how I’ve done," he further said. Moeen made his Test debut in a match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on June 12, 2014. His first Test wicket was that of Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara, who was batting on 147 at the time. 64 Test matches195 wickets2914 runsCountless memories #ThankYouMo — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 27, 2021'Hope I made it easier for someone to take up cricket' He said he hopes that his Test career will inspire and open the door for other British Muslims to play for England. He said he was inspired in a similar way by former South Africa batsman Hashim Amla. "It always takes somebody to inspire you or takes somebody to think if he can do it I can and I hope there are a few people out there who are thinking that. I know he wasn't English but someone like Hashim Amla, when I first saw him, I thought if he can do it I can do it, it does take that little spark," said Moeen. "I'd love one day in 8-10 years' time (someone) to say Moeen made it easier for me. There have been guys before me who made it easier, so you hope to open the door for someone else." Moeen took 27 wickets at the Home of Cricket, including 10 v South Africa in 2017. pic.twitter.com/Re7WkxF4NC— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) September 27, 2021Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
In the first match of the double header on Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Delhi Capitals in Match 41 of the IPL 2021. The game completely slipped away from the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in the penultimate over of the match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. From now the tournament will get more and more difficult for Knight Riders, as they will need to win four more matches to qualify for the next stage. Rahul Tripathi has been sensational with the bat in this IPL and he will the man to watch out for in this match. Delhi Capitals have almost confirmed their playoff spot, awaiting only official classification. Now, they will be aiming to finish in the top 2 places. They played as a strong unit right from the first leg and rarely have we spotted their mistakes. Shreyas Iyer has made a strong statement after returning from the injury. Delhi occupy the second spot in the standings with 16 points.Match Details:Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, Match 41Venue:Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: September 28th at 3:30 PM IST, and at 2:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:There has been a massive change in the behaviour of the surface, as we witnessed a low-scoring encounter in the last match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The oddball is keeping low and spinners are getting some turn as well. Having said all this, it will be interesting which surface will be used for this match.Probable Playing XIs for KKR vs DC: Kolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaDelhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav / Steve Smith, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanTop Picks for KKR vs DC Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRahul Tripathi is a much-improved cricketer in recent times, and the Indian selectors will be closely watching his progress. He is the leading run-scorer for Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL with 306 runs in 9 innings, at an average of 38.25. Shreyas Iyer is back to his usual form after recovering from an injury. He returned with scores of 47* and 43 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals respectively.Top Picks – All-RoundersSunil Narine did really well in the death overs against Chennai Super Kings. Despite going for runs, he managed to pick up 3 wickets. He is a good pick for your fantasy teams. Axar Patel didn’t get enough opportunities with the bat in this edition of the IPL. However, he is proving his worth with the ball, as he has scalped 9 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 6.66.Top Picks – BowlersVarun Chakravarthy has hardly been expensive. Tamil Nadu’s mystery spinner is the go-to go bowler for skipper Eoin Morgan. He has scalped 11 wickets in 10 matches in this year’s IPL at an economy of 6.9. Anrich Nortje has fierce pace, that is troubling the batters immensely. In 2 matches in this year’s IPL, he has scalped 4 wickets at an economy of 3.75.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. Including 2 half-centuries in this IPL, he has scored 272 runs at an average of 38.85, with the highest score of 58*.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Rahul Tripathi, Andre Russell, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie FergusonSuggested Playing XI No.2 for KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Prithvi Shaw (c), Andre Russell (vc), Sunil Narine, Ravichandran Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Kagiso RabadaKKR vs DC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Vankatesh Iyer 112 runs 184 Rahul Tripathi 306 runs 477 Shikhar Dhawan 430 runs 666 Shreyas Iyer 90 runs 119 Rishabh Pant 272 runs 514 KKR vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices:Shubman Gill is yet to score a half-century in this IPL. He has amassed 202 runs in 10 matches so far at an average of 20.2. You can take a risk and pick as your fantasy team skipper. Shikhar Dhawan is still leading the runs-scorers’ chart with 430 runs in 10 matches so far in this IPL. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Prasidh Krishna had a day to forget against CSK. Considering there are plenty of options available in the bowlers’ slot. it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Rajasthan Royals horrible run of form continues as they were outplayed by the bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match on Monday. The unavailability of English players was a big problem for Rajasthan. Sanju Samson is doing his best in every match and now its time for the other players to step it. Royal Challengers Bangalore finally returned to their usual pace with a huge victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians by 54 runs on Sunday. Glenn Maxwell's overall show gave them their sixth win in this IPL. They beat the Rajasthan Royals in their last 3 meetings, which can boost their confidence. The boys in red currently hold the third spot in the standings with 12 points.Match Details:Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 43Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate & Time: September 29th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The batters will get the complete reward for their shots if they hit through the line. The batters can also target the shorter boundaries on one side of the ground. The bowlers should effectively use the variations at the late end of the innings. Batting first is a good option here.Probable Playing XIs for RR vs RCB:Rajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Liam Livingstone/David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag/Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi/Jaydev Unadkat, Mustafizur RahmanRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Dan Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalTop Picks for RR vs RCB Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersYashasvi Jaiswal has scores of 36, 5, and 49 in the last three matches. He has really worked on his hitting abilities and just needs to back his instincts to better his numbers. Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli completed 10,000 runs in the T20 format in the last match against Mumbai Indians. He provided a solid start rto his side by scoring 51 runs. Overall in this edition, he has accumulated 307 runs at an average of 34.11.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell was the player of the match against the Mumbai Indians for his complete all-round display. He used his switch hits quite well against the spinners, which turned out to be a masterstroke for him. So far in this IPL, he has scored 300 runs and has picked 3 wickets as well.Top Picks – BowlersMustafizur Rahman will be up against world-class batters like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers, but he can cause problems with his variations. He has scalped 11 wickets in this year’s IPL at an economy of 7.84. Picking wickets has become a habit for Harshal Patel in this IPL. He is leading the highest wicket-takers’ list by a long distance, with 23 scalps in 10 matches.Top Picks – WicketkeepersSanju Samson is doing his job well with the bat and behind stumps as well. He has scored two consecutive half-centuries in the last 2 matches.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson (c), Kona Srikar Bharat, Virat Kohli (vc), Evin Lewis, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Glenn Maxwell, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan SakariyaSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Evin Lewis (vc), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Chetan SakariyaRR vs RCB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Sanju Samson 433 runs 702 Yashasvi Jaiswal 156 runs 240 Virat Kohli 307 runs 494 Glenn Maxwell 300 runs and 3 wickets 546 AB de Villiers 230 runs 435 RR vs RCB Risky Captaincy Choices:Since top-order batters are doing a good job for RCB, AB de Villiers is coming in a finisher at the late end of the innings. Considering this he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Chris Morris is yet to pick a wicket in the second leg of the IPL, but he is a real match-winner in this format and had a great first phase, especially with the ball. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Kyle Jamieson is struggling to find his rhythm, he went wicketless in the last 2 matches. Considering his present form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- England All Rounder Moeen Ali Retires From Test Cricket
Bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on table-toppers Chennai Super Kings in the 44th match of the IPL 2021. With some good shots from Jason Roy and a responsible from Captain Kane Williamson, Sunrisers Hyderabad finally broke their losing streak with a convincing 7 wickets over Rajasthan Royals. Since they are already out of the tournament, they will be looking to spoil the party for the other teams. Chennai Super Kings is one of the most complete teams, with real winners in all positions. ‘Sir’ Ravindra Jadeja brutal hitting in the penultimate over of the match against Knight Riders handed the Super Kings their eighth victory in this edition. The mastermind behind the stumps, MS Dhoni has led the team well and is likely to extend its winning streak.Match Details: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 44Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time:September 30th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:We are witnessing a completely contrasting surface here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium to what is was before. The odd-ball is keeping low and the batters are struggling to score runs this year due to the slowness in the wicket.Probable Playing XIs for SRH vs CSK:Sunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth KaulChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran / Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh HazlewoodTop Picks for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersIn his debut game for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jason Roy announced his arrival with a sensational half-century. The Englishman went after the Royals bowlers from the start and scored a 42-ball 60. Ruturaj Gaikwad is having a memorable IPL 2021. He has been pretty consistent in the second leg and has scored 166 runs in 3 matches at an average of 83.Top Picks – All-Rounders Jason Holder hasn’t given away runs easily. He might be short of pace, but uses his height quite well, which makes him hard to hit. Moreover, Holder can be very effective with the bat as well. So far in this IPL, he has picked up 6 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 6.88 and has also scored 61 runs with the bat.Ravindra Jadeja is getting ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup by scoring runs freely in this IPL. He completely turned the game in a single over against Kolkata Knight Riders and won the game for Chennai. He scored 22 runs from 8 balls and even picked up a wicket as well.Top Picks – BowlersOne can’t keep Rashid Khan away from the game. He is the go-to-go bowler for skipper Kane Williamson, and he doesn’t disappoint when he gets the ball. Rashid is the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers in this IPL with 13 scalps in 10 matches. Having been given a chance in the playing XI in the last match, Siddarth Kaul did not let the Sunrisers management down, as he picked up 2 wickets.Top Picks – WicketkeepersWriddhiman Saha should be the first-choice wicket-keeping option for your fantasy teams. In 5 matches in this IPL, he has accumulated 75 runs at an average of 15, with the highest score of 31.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Faf du Plessis, Jason Roy (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Jason Holder, Siddarth Kaul, Shardul Thakur, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, Ambati Rayudu, Kane Williamson (c), Faf du Plessis (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood, Sandeep Sharma, Rashid Khan SRH vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Jason Roy 60 runs 92 Kane Williamson 198 runs 293 Ruturaj Gaikwad 362 runs 542 Faf du Plessis 394 runs 622 Ravindra Jadeja 7 wickets and 179 runs 624 SRH vs CSK Risky Captaincy Choices:Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers from Chennai Super Kings in the last game against Knight Riders, where he removed well-set Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell. Overall, in this tournament, he has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 9.11. Faf du Plessis is the leading run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in this IPL. He has scored 394 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.25. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:MS Dhoni averages 10.4 with the bat in this IPL. Considering his current form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Champions League: Messi stars in PSG win over Manchester City, Liverpool see off Porto, Sheriff shock Madrid
Rajasthan Royals will go one-on-one against Mumbai Indians in the 51st match of the IPL 2021. It’s a must-win match for both teams and as they are aiming for the one remaining one playoff spot. Rajasthan Royals kept their qualifying hopes alive by defeating current table leaders Chennai Super Kings in their previous match by seven wickets with 15 balls remaining in the match. They made plenty of changes to their playing XI and they got the desired result. The tournament is still wide open and Rajasthan need to win their remaining 2 matches to make it to the playoffs.Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, did not perform well as a unit in the second phase of the IPL. Batters failed miserably and as a result managed to win only 1 of the last 5 matches. They are currently placed at the 7th spot in the standings with 10 points. They have been in this situation many times and know how to win matches under pressure.Match Details:Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 51Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: October 5th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s all depends on what kind of sur face will be provided on the match day. The wicket looks comparatively better to bat on as we witnessed in the previous match between RCB and PBKS. 164 is the highest recorded score in the last 6 matches played here. Anything over 150 is a defendable score on this wicketProbable Playing XIs RR vs MI:Rajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi/Akash Tyagi, Mustafizur RahmanMumbai IndiansRohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar/Jayant Yadav, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahRR vs MI Top Picks for RR vs MI Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersYashasvi Jaiswal finally scored the maiden half-century of his IPL career in the last match against Chennai Super Kings. He achieved that feat in just 19 deliveries, with a six-over-long off bringing up his fifty. In 8 matches in this tournament, he has scored 237 runs at an average of 29.62.Suryakumar Yadav showed signs of returning to his usual form in the last game against the Delhi Capitals. He batted freely and scored a handy 33 runs from 26 deliveries. Mumbai Indians will be expecting big runs from him in this match.Top Picks – All-RoundersShivam Dube, who spent the early days on the bench in the second leg of the IPL, finally got his chance against Chennai Super Kings and proved his selection in an excellent manner. He took on the bowlers and smashed unbeaten 64 runs from 42 deliveries.Krunal Pandya has been a tad off-colour in this IPL. 134 runs with the bat and 5 wickets with the ball doesn’t justify his potential. However, he has got the backing from team management and we can expect him to do well in this match.Top Picks – BowlersChetan Sakariya is doing an exceptional job with the ball for the Royals. He hasn’t given away too many runs in this IPL so far. In 12 matches in this competition, he has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 8.15.Jasprit Bumrah is the key bowler for Mumbai Indians over the years. He has scalped the most wickets for his side, with 17 scalps in 12 matches at an economy of 7.59.Top Picks – WicketkeepersSanju Samson is in the race for Orange Cap. The Rajasthan skipper has had an outstanding IPL 2021, where he has mustered 480 runs in 12 matches at an average of 48, which includes one century and 2 half-centuries.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kieron Pollard, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chetan SakariyaSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma (c), Evin Lewis (vc), Glenn Phillips, Saurabh Tiwary, Shivam Dube, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank MarkandeRR vs MI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Yashasvi Jaiswal 237 runs 368 Sanju Samson 480 runs 789 Rohit Sharma 341 runs 486 Suryakumar Yadav 222 runs 376 Glenn Phillips 14 runs 29 RR vs MI Risky Captaincy Choices:Kieron Pollard has managed to score 232 runs in 12 matches in this IPL and has picked up 5 wickets as well. Considering his current form, he will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Saurabh Tiwary is highly underrated, as he is doing his job quietly and consistently with the bat for Mumbai Indians. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:There is no doubt that Akash Singh is a talented bowler, but considering there are better options in the bowlers’ slot, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Royal Challengers Bangalore became the third team to qualify for the playoffs after Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in this edition. They have an excellent chance to finish in the top two spots if they win their last two matches, but might still need to rely on the Chennai Super Kings result. Currently, they are in third spot in the standings with 16 points. Three wins in a row have greatly increased their confidence and they would want to carry the same momentum in the remaining matches. Things are getting worse for Sunrisers Hyderabad at this stage. They became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race, and it is now confirmed that they will finish last. Hyderabad will be aiming to spoil the party of RCB. Batting has been their major area of concern and their batters need to step up in the last 2 matches.Match Details: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 52Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate &Time:October 6th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:379 runs were scored here in the last match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. It was absolutely a belter of a track for the batters where they scored runs freely. We can expect a similar kind of surface for this match as well.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs SRH:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Dan Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalSunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran MalikTop Picks for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersDevdutt Padikkal is a reliable batter for RCB at the top of the order. He is 51 runs shy of scoring 400 runs for the second consecutive season in IPL. Jason Roy likes to be positive from the start. In 3 matches, the Englishman has scored 72 runs, with the highest score of 60.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell has made his intentions clear that he is here to terrorize opposition bowlers. He has been quite successful in doing that for RCB in this edition of the IPL. Maxwell was adjudged as the player of the match for his 57 runs from 33 deliveries against Punjab Kings on Sunday. Jason Holder is the premier all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is consistently picking wickets for his side. Overall in this competition, Holder has scalped 11 wickets in 6 matches and has even scored 68 runs with the bat.Top Picks – BowlersYuzvendra Chahal is answering the national selectors who ignored him by picking up wickets for fun in the second leg of the IPL. He has picked up 10 wickets in the last 5 matches, with the best figures of 3/11 against Mumbai Indians. Rashid Khan keeps things simple with the ball, which is his biggest strength. He rarely bowls a bad delivery, which is what makes the Afghan spinner so special. He has picked up 15 wickets in this edition and has even scored 67 runs with the bat.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRCB experimented in their batting order in the last match against Punjab Kings. Kona Srikar Bharat was pushed down the order and he didn’t face a ball. In the second leg of the IPL, Bharat has scored 92 runs at an average of 30.66.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, Kane Williamson (vc), Jason Roy, Devdutt Padikkal (c), Glenn Maxwell, Jason Holder, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Glenn Maxwell (c), Jason Holder (vc), Siddarth Kaul, Yuzvendra Chahal, George Garton, Rashid KhanRCB vs SRH Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 407 runs and 3 wickets 706 Devdutt Padikkal 349 runs 563 Yuzvendra Chahal 14 wickets 510 Jason Roy 72 runs 114 Jason Holder 11 wickets 68 runs 433 RCB vs SRH Risky Captaincy Choices:Virat Kohli got starts in the last two matches, but didn’t convert them into big ones. He is the second-highest run-scorer for RCB in this edition with 357 runs in 12 matches. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Wriddhiman Saha has scored 111 runs in the last 5 matches in the second leg of the IPL. Considering his decent run of form, you can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Bhuvneshwar Kumar might be economical, but he hasn’t picked up wickets in the last 2 matches. Considering his recent performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Shooter Aishwary Tomar smashes world record to win gold in Junior World Championships
In the battle between kings, Chennai will face the Punjab in the 53rd match of the IPL 2021. It is a crucial match for both sides. Chennai will aim to finish in the top 2 spots, while on the other hand, Punjab must win this match to stay in the qualifying race. Chennai Super Kings are in a troubled position right now, since they lost their last two games to the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. Currently, they are in second place in the standings with 18 points. Punjab relies mainly on their top order batters and the lack of mid-order players has been one of its main concerns during this tournament. At one point they were cruising well against RCB, but ended up on the losing side by 6 runs. They need to have a close look at the results of KKR, MI, and RR for their qualification scenarios. Currently, they are in the 6th spot in the standings with 10 points.Match Details:Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 53Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time: October 7th at 3:30 PM IST, and at 2:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The batters have struggled a lot to score runs in the last game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. The wicket is more on the slower side when the score of 160 is defendable on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for CSK vs PBKS:Chennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina / Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Deepak ChaharPunjab KingsLokesh Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Deepak Hooda/Sarfaraz Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep SinghTop Picks for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRuturaj Gaikwad is stealing the show with the bat for Chennai Super Kings. Currently, he is second in the list of leading run-scorers in this tournament, having scored 521 runs in 13 matches, including one century and 3 half-centuries. Mayank Agarwal is a bit under the shadow of Lokesh Rahul, but has done well in the second leg of the IPL, scoring 2 half-centuries in his last 4 matches.Top Picks – All-RoundersRavindra Jadeja is one of the premier all-rounders in the Chennai lineup. He has done a remarkable job with his all-round performances in this IPL. In 13 matches, Jadeja has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 6.75 and has also scored 212 runs at an average of 70.66. Playing in his first game in the second leg of the IPL, Moises Henriques proved his worth by picking 3 wickets against RCB, and he also scored 12* runs with the bat.Top Picks – Bowlers'Lord’ Shardul Thakur is well known for giving breakthroughs whenever needed for his side. He is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai in this edition of the IPL, with 15 scalps in 13 matches at an economy of 8.52. Mohammed Shami has been phenomenal in the second leg of IPL. In the last 5 matches, he has already picked up 10 wickets, with the best figures of 3 for 21.Top Picks – WicketkeepersLokesh Rahul likes to take the game deep, though it has backfired for his side on some occasions. He has been a consistent performer over the last 4 years and has scored heaps of runs. In 12 matches in this edition, he has scored 528 runs at an average of 52.8 and a strike rate of 129.09.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Lokesh Rahul, Aiden Markram, Mayank Agarwal (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moises Henriques, Moeen Ali (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharSuggested Playing XI No.2 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:KL Rahul (vc), Shahrukh Khan, Aiden Markram, Mayank Agarwal, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Josh HazlewoodCSK vs PBKS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Players Statistics Dream11 Points Ruturaj Gaikwad 521 runs 782 Faf du Plessis 470 runs 745 Ravindra Jadeja 221 runs 10 wickets 768 Lokesh Rahul 528 runs 799 Mayank Agarwal 429 runs 647 CSK vs PBKS Risky Captaincy Choices:Faf du Plessis is fifth in the list of leading run-scorers in this tournament, with 470 runs in 13 matches. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Shahrukh Khan is a genuine finisher for Punjab Kings. He has scored 16 and 22* in his last 2 matches. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.Player you should avoid:MS Dhoni struggled a lot to score runs in this tournament. Considering his current form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi court denies bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar
Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Delhi Capitals in the final league fixture on Friday. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s hopes of finishing in the top 2 spots are almost over with a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. They experimented with their batting order which backfired them. Glenn Maxwell’s wicket at the wrong time was the turning point that went against them. Delhi Capitals has been one of the most consistent teams for the last 3 years in the IPL. They have exceptional strength on the bench and might experiment in this match to keep their main players fresh ahead of the playoffs. In a thrilling competition, they beat Chennai Super Kings in the previous match by a difference of 3 wickets in the final match during the match. If they win do win this match they will end as group winners with 22 points.Match Details:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, Match 56Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time:October 8th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here in Dubai is unpredictable at times. Scoring runs is always tough in the middle phase of the game. Looks like anything over 160 is a good competitive score on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs DC:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Daniel Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalDelhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer/Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ripal Patel/Steve Smith, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanTop Picks for RCB vs DC Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersDevdutt Padikkal played an unusual inning in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He struggled to get his timing going and batted at a relatively lower strike rate. However, one innings can’t define the champion batter that Padikkal is, and you can still back him and include him in your fantasy teams. Shikhar Dhawan has a perfect opportunity to become the leading run-scorer in this year’s IPL. ‘Gabbar’ has already scored 501 runs in 13 matches at an average of 41.75.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell is ruling the second leg of the IPL with his exceptional batting performances. The Aussie batting all-rounder has scored 224 runs in the last 6 matches at an average of 44.8, which includes 3 half-centuries. Maxwell has chipped in with 3 wickets as well. Axar Patel has won two back-to-back player of the match awards in the last 2 matches for his splendid bowling display. In 9 matches in this edition, he has scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 6.05, with the best figures of 3 for 21.Top Picks – BowlersHarshal Patel became the highest wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in a single edition of the IPL with 29 wickets. He achieved this feat in the last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah’s 27 wickets. Avesh Khan is second on the list of leading wicket-takers in this IPL. He has scalped 22 wickets in 13 matches at an economy of 7.14, with the best figures of 3/13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant should be the first-choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. The Delhi Capitals skipper has scored 352 runs in 13 matches in this IPL at an average of 35.2. He is a game-changer and a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Ripal Patel, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Anrich NortjeSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:K Srikar Bharat, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli (vc), Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanRCB vs DC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Devdutt Padikkal 390 runs 616 Glenn Maxwell 447 runs and 3 wickets 773 Harshal Patel 29 wickets and 51 runs 983 Shikhar Dhawan 501 runs 767 Rishabh Pant 352 runs 637 RCB vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices:AB de Villiers hasn’t faced many deliveries as expected in the second leg of the IPL because he is batting down the order, but when he gets going, it is difficult to stop the South African. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Prithvi Shaw has scored 353 runs in 12 matches so far in this edition at an average of 29.41. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:George Garton has been slightly expensive, and there are considering plenty of options available in the bowler’s slot, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Anshu Malik becomes first Indian woman to reach wrestling World Championships final
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has to reduce its dependence on funding from the International Cricket Council (ICC) as much of cricket's global governing body gets its funding from India, said the board's chairman Ramiz Raja. Ramiz said that this effectively means that cricket in Pakistan is at the mercy of Indian businesses and any political pressure in India to stop this funding can spell disaster for the sport in the country. "The ICC is a politicised body divided between the Asian and Western blocs and 90 per cent of its revenues are generated from India. It is frightening," the PCB Chief said appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial affairs on Thursday in Islamabad. "In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket and if tomorrow the Indian PM decides he will not allow any funding to Pakistan, this cricket board can collapse," he added, but did not elaborate on the specifics.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 The former Pakistan captain also said that the ICC has reduced into an "event management company" considering how New Zealand and England are pulling out of their tours of the country. New Zealand canceled their tour just minutes before the start of the first match citing a security threat and Ramiz said some good news could be in store regarding the series in a week's time. "What New Zealand did was unacceptable because till now they have not shared any information with us on what led them to abandon the series in Pakistan. But they are now trying to reschedule the series," said Ramiz. "The good thing is they are working on something which means they want to mend things with us," he said.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face the Mumbai Indians in the penultimate league match of the IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad have something to cheer for in this second leg of the IPL, as they registered their third win in this tournament against RCB by 4 runs. Brilliant spells from Jason Holder and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped them to secure a win. Mumbai Indians, five-time winners have had a difficult IPL so far as their playoffs hope still hang in balance. They will keep an eye on the Knight Riders game on Thursday so they can plan their strategies accordingly against the Sunrisers. They dropped their superstars Quinton de Kock and Krunal Pandya in the previous match and are likely to play the same eleven in this match as well.Match Details:Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, Match 55Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time: October 8th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The boundaries are relatively big on either side of the ground, and it requires immense power from the batters to clear the fence. Considering the last 2 matches played here, the wicket has looked good for batting and even the bowlers have got success as well. Anything over 160 is a good score on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for SRH vs MI:Sunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik Mumbai IndiansRohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar/Jayant Yadav, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahTop Picks for SRH vs MI Dream11 Match: Top Picks – BattersJason Roy played his natural game and kept the scoreboard ticking in the last match against RCB. He would have been frustrated to get out in a remarkable fashion, as he was dismissed by an excellent reflex catch by Dan Christian. In 4 matches in this IPL, he has scored 116 runs at an average of 29. Suryakumar Yadav’s form is a major concern for Mumbai management. He hasn’t performed up to the standards he has set in the second leg of the IPL. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 235 runs in 13 matches at an average of 18.07. Top Picks – All-RoundersJason Holder proved his worth again in the last game against RCB by picking up a wicket at an economy of 6.75. Barbados’ tall all-rounder has scalped 12 wickets in 7 matches in this edition and has even scored 84 runs with the bat. Playing his second match for Mumbai Indians, James Neesham picked up 3 huge wickets against Rajasthan Royals at an excellent economy of 3. He can be a good budget pick for your fantasy teams.Top Picks – BowlersUmran Malik is consistently clocking above 147 kph and he is getting excellent assistance from the surface as well. The 21-year-old right-arm quick got his first IPL wicket when he dismissed K Srikar Bharat for 12 runs with a short delivery.Top Picks – WicketkeepersIshan Kishan answered his critics in a perfect manner with an unbeaten half-century against Rajasthan Royals. He scored his first half-century in this IPL and helped his side to gain a thumping victory by 8 wickets.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRH vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Kane Williamson, Suryakumar Yadav, Jason Roy (vc), Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, James Neesham, Siddarth Kaul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for SRH vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Ishan Kishan (vc), Rohit Sharma, Saurabh Tiwary, Kane Williamson (c), Jason Roy, Jason Holder, James Neesham, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umran Malik, Trent BoultSRH vs MI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Jason Roy 116 runs 171 Jason Holder 12 wickets and 84 runs 482 Ishan Kishan 157 runs 255 Rohit Sharma 363 runs 521 Suryakumar Yadav 235 runs 396 SRH vs MI Risky Captaincy Choices:Rashid Khan has been brilliant with the ball in this tournament. He has scalped 16 wickets and has also scored 74 runs with the bat. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in this tournament, having picked up 19 wickets at an economy of 7.27. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.Player you should avoid:Hardik Pandya averages 14.62 with the bat. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Italy's record 37-match unbeaten run ends with 1-2 defeat to Spain in Nations League
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, the seventh T20 Cricket World Cup, has been scheduled between October 17, 2021 and November 14, 2021 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. Initially, the tournament was scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15, 2020. However, in July 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament would be postponed to 2021, due to the Covid pandemic. In August 2020, the ICC reaffirmed India's hosting of the 2021 tournament.ICC T20 World Cup 2021The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made the final decision on the host country for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and has clarified that BCCI will retain the hosting rights regardless of where the event takes place. Due to the COVID pandemic situation in India, IPL 2021 second leg is shifted to UAE. BCCI will host the T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE & Oman. A final decision on the T20 World Cup 2021 venue has been taken. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament will take place in the the UAE and Oman.Tournament T20 World Cup Year 2021 Match Type Twenty-20 Host Country UAE Organizer ICC Starting Date 17 Oct 2021 Last match date 14 Nov 2021 T20 World Cup 2021 Stage, Group and Team Details:Stage Group Teams Round 1 Group A Sri Lanka, Ireland, the Netherlands and Namibia Round 1 Group B Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and Oman Super 12 Group 1 England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, A1 and B2 Super 12 Group 2 India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, A2 and B Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 T20 World Cup 2021 ScheduleThere are 8 teams in round 1 playing matches into 2 groups. Group A has Sri Lanka, Ireland, the Netherlands, Namibia and Group B has Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, Oman. From each group, 2 teams will qualify. These 4 teams later will join already qualified 8 teams (India, West Indies, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Afghanistan) in Super 12. Semi-finals to be played on 10 and 11 November. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 Final is likely to be played on November, 14. T20 2020 World cup was postponed due to the Covid-19 until 2022 but T20 World Cup 2021 schedule should be the same as announced.All the match start times (hours) are given in India Standard Time (IST)Round 1 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 17-Oct-21 Oman Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 2 17-Oct-21 Bangladesh Vs Scotland 7:30 PM Muscat 3 18-Oct-21 Ireland Vs Netherlands 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 4 18-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Namibia 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 5 19-Oct-21 Scotland Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 6 19-Oct-21 Oman Vs Bangladesh 7:30 PM Muscat 7 20-Oct-21 Namibia Vs Netherlands 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 8 20-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Ireland 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 9 21-Oct-21 Bangladesh Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 10 21-Oct-21 Oman Vs Scotland 7:30 PM Muscat 11 22-Oct-21 Namibia Vs Ireland 3:30 PM Sharjah 12 22-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands 7:30 PM Sharjah Super 12 – Group 1 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 23-Oct-21 Australia Vs South Africa 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 2 23-Oct-21 England Vs West Indies 7:30 PM Dubai 3 24-Oct-21 A1 Vs B2 3:30 PM Sharjah 4 26-Oct-21 South Africa Vs West Indies 3:30 PM Dubai 5 27-Oct-21 England Vs B2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 6 28-Oct-21 Australia Vs A1 7:30 PM Dubai 7 29-Oct-21 West Indies Vs B2 3:30 PM Sharjah 8 30-Oct-21 South Africa Vs A1 3:30 PM Sharjah 9 30-Oct-21 England Vs Australia 7:30 PM Dubai 10 01-Nov-21 England Vs A1 7:30 PM Sharjah 11 02-Nov-21 South Africa Vs B2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 12 04-Nov-21 Australia Vs B2 3:30 PM Dubai 13 04-Nov-21 West Indies Vs A1 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 14 06-Nov-21 Australia Vs West Indies 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 15 06-Nov-21 England Vs South Africa 7:30 PM Sharjah Super 12 – Group 2 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 24-Oct-21 India Vs Pakistan 7:30 PM Dubai 2 25-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs B1 7:30 PM Sharjah 3 26-Oct-21 Pakistan Vs New Zealand 7:30 PM Sharjah 4 27-Oct-21 B1 Vs A2 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 5 29-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs Pakistan 7:30 PM Dubai 6 31-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs A2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 7 31-Oct-21 India Vs New Zealand 7:30 PM Dubai 8 02-Nov-21 Pakistan Vs A2 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 9 03-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs B1 3:30 PM Dubai 10 03-Nov-21 India Vs Afghanistan 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 11 05-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs A2 3:30 PM Sharjah 12 05-Nov-21 India Vs B1 7:30 PM Dubai 13 07-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs Afghanistan 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 14 07-Nov-21 Pakistan Vs B1 7:30 PM Sharjah 15 08-Nov-21 India Vs A2 7:30 PM Dubai T20 World Cup 2021 Final & Semifinal Fixture:Date Teams Semi-Final | Final Time 10 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC 1st Semi-Final 7:30 PM 11 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC 2nd Semi-Final 7:30 PM 14 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC Final 7:30 PM Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Royal Challengers Bangalore will go head-to-head against Kolkata Knight Riders in Eliminator of the IPL 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore are still looking for their first IPL title and it is a perfect opportunity for them this year as they have secured the perfect mix of experienced and talented youngsters. They missed the chance to finish the race in the top two spots on the basis of net run rate, as Virat Kohli's men finished third in the standings with 18 points. However, they are still playing an excellent brand of cricket throughout this IPL and will be looking forward to do their best in the playoffs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders had an exceptional second leg of IPL, where they bounced back from the bottom half of the table and finished fourth in the standings. They relied mainly on youngsters, who did not disappoint them. They had won their last two matches and look to extend their winning streak. Whoever wins this match will go through to Qualifier 2, whereas the loser will be knocked out of the tournament.Match Details:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, EliminatorVenue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: October 11th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here at Sharjah has become a bowling-friendly one and the batters have struggled to score runs. The highest score registered so far here in the 2nd leg is 171. The surface might get slow down as the game progresses and hence batting first is an excellent option.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR: Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyTop Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRCB skipper Virat Kohli hasn’t fired in the last couple of matches. However, he is a big match player and can deliver in this crucial game. In 14 matches in this edition, he has mustered 366 runs at an average of 28.15. Shubman Gill has scored 2 half-centuries in the last 2 matches, which is a positive sign for the Knight Riders ahead of playoffs. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 352 runs in 14 matches at an average of 25.14.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell has made a massive impact with the bat for RCB, as he played a vital role in taking them till the playoffs. The Aussie has scored 498 runs in 13 innings at an average of 45.27, with the highest score of 78. Maxwell has chipped in with 3 wickets as well. Venkatesh Iyer is the new sensation of the second leg of the IPL. He has got good reach and can play the shots freely, which is giving him positive results. In 7 matches so far, he has scored 239 runs at an average of 39.83 and picked up 3 wickets as well.Top Picks – BowlersHarshal Patel has been consistently picking wickets for RCB this year. He is the current Purple Cap holder with 30 wickets in 14 matches, with the best figures of 5/27. Varun Chakravarthy has been the pick of the bowlers from Knight Riders in this edition. Tamil Nadu’s deceptive spinner has picked up 16 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 6.5, with the best figures of 3 for 13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersKona Srikar Bharat became a hero by hitting a last-ball six to win a match for RCB against Delhi Capitals. He was the player of the match for his match-winning knock of 78* runs from 52 deliveries.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, AB de Villiers, Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, Nitish Rana, Virat Kohli, Rahul Tripathi (c), Sunil Narine, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie FergusonRCB vs KKR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Players Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 498 runs 3 wickets 848 Kona Srikar Bharat 182 runs 284 Shubhman Gill 352 runs 547 Venkatesh Iyer 239 runs and 3 wickets 452 Varun Chakravarthy 16 wickets 576 RCB vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:AB de Villiers is a finisher for RCB. He has not got adequate chances in this leg, but the South African can be backed to deliver whenever needed. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper in the big match. Sunil Narine has picked up 10 wickets in 11 matches in this IPL at an economy of 6.52. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:George Garton has picked up 3 wickets in 4 matches so far in this IPL. Considering his average performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- PCB can collapse if India wants as ICC getting 90 per cent of its funds from there: Ramiz Raja
Royal Challengers Bangalore champion fast bowler Harshal Patel came close to breaking a long-standing Indian Premier League (IPL) but fell 1 wicket short as his team crashed out of the 2021 season after a 4-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator on Monday. Harshal picked up 2 for 19 from his 4 overs to finish his IPL 2021 campaign with 32 wickets and equal Dwayne Bravo's record for the most scalps in a single season. The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder had achieved the amazing feat in the 2013 season. The right-arm pacer had the chance to better Bravo's record in his final over when Sunil Narine top-edged his slower delivery towards mid-on but Devdutt Padikkal dropped the catch. Harshal is the only player to pick a hat-trick this season, against the Mumbai Indians in Dubai last month. He is also one of three to pick a five-wicket haul (5 for 27) this season alongside Punjab Kings' Arshdeep Singh (5 for 32) and KKR's Andre Russell (5 for 15) Harshal's performance meanwhile, went in vain as KKR chase down 139 against RCB with 4 wickets in hand and 2 balls to spare to set up Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on October 13.Most wickets in an IPL season: Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 32 wickets in IPL 2021 Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings) – 32 wickets in IPL 2013 Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals) – 30 wickets in IPL 2020 Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) – 28 wickets in IPL 2011 James Faulkner (Rajasthan Royals) – 28 wickets in IPL 2013The match turned out to be the final match for Virat Kohli as captain of the RCB. Kohli, who took over as RCB's full-time captain in 2013 from Daniel Vettori, had said midway during the season that he would give up captaincy after completing of IPL 2021.It was a disappointing end to one of the most talked about captaincy tenures in the IPL as Kohli finished without a trophy despite leading the franchise for 8 seasons.“I have given my best. I don’t know how the response has been, but I have given 120% to this franchise every time, which is something I will now do as a player. It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead,” the outgoing skipper said."I have tried my best to create a culture where youngsters could come in & play with freedom & belief.I have given 120% to RCB every time, which is something I will now do as a player.”You have been an inspiration, role model and the torchbearer of RCB. #ThankYouCaptainKohli pic.twitter.com/tlC0uMH2iW— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 11, 2021“I don’t see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL.”We fought till the end and never gave up but it just wasn’t our night. Thank you, 12th Man Army for all your support this season. We will be back next year with the same Challenger Spirit. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/55qcDByZnu— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 11, 2021Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue
Delhi Capitals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the second qualifier of the IPL 2021 on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals lost Qualifier 1 by a close fight against Chennai Super Kings for 4 wickets and now its time for them to seize another opportunity they are receiving since they finished at the top of the table. They were very competitive throughout Qualifier 1 and couldn't able to hold their nerves against one of the greatest finishers MS Dhoni. Will they reach the final for the second time in a row we need to wait and watch. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into second qualifier by defeating RCB in the Eliminator by 4 wickets in the final over of the match. Special thanks to Sunil Narine who picked up 4 wickets initially and later played a handy cameo with the bat. Their spinners are doing a commendable job in this tournament and hardly went for runs. Despite his poor run of form with the bat, Eoin Morgan led the team really well.Match Details: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Qualifier 2Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time: October 13th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The ball is gripping and facing spinners will be a huge challenge for the batters on this surface. The wicket will slow down as the game progresses, even the score of 150 is a defendable score. Batting first is still a good option.Probable Playing XIs DC vs KKR:Delhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Tom Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyDC vs KKR Top Picks for DC vs KKR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersPrithvi Shaw played some delightful shots in the last match against Chennai Super Kings and bought up his 4th half-century in this IPL. Overall, in 14 matches, he has notched 461 runs at an average of 32.92 with the highest score of 82. Shubman Gill looked good in the last game against RCB, he was undone by a slower one from Harshal Patel when he was on 29 runs. He is the 2nd leading run-scorer for Knight Riders in this edition with 381 runs in 15 matches.Top Picks – All-RoundersThe surface here at Sharjah will be ideal for Axar Patel as the ball is getting plenty of turn. He has scalped 15 wickets in 11 matches in this edition at an economy of 6.52 and even scored 36 runs with the bat. Sunil Narine deserved the player of the match award for his impeccable all-round performances against RCB in the Eliminator. He picked up 4 crucial wickets at an economy of 5.25 and later played a quickfire 26 runs from 15 balls.Top Picks – BowlersAnrich Nortje has been lethal with the ball and has troubled the batters in this IPL. In 7 matches so far, he has scalped 10 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.92. Varun Chakravarthy has been pretty consistent throughout this IPL. He hardly bowls a bad delivery and is one of the most trusted bowlers by skipper Eoin Morgan. He anticipates the batter’s move well which makes him one of the successful bowlers in this format of the game.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. His knock of 51* runs from 35 balls provided Delhi Capitals to put up a competitive score against CSK in Qualifier 1. Overall, in this edition, he has scored 413 runs at an average of 37.54.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw (c), Shubman Gill, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine (vc), Axar Patel, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer (c), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Varun ChakravarthyDC vs KKR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Sunil Narine 14 wickets 60 runs 593 Varun Chakravarthy 16 wickets 584 Rishabh Pant 413 runs 724 Prithvi Shaw 461 runs 695 Shubhman Gill 381 runs 588 DC vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:Shikhar Dhawan hasn’t fired in the 2nd leg of the IPL to the expectations. Considering his current form, he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Even on the spin-friendly conditions, Lockie Ferguson picked up 2 wickets against RCB in the Eliminator. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Eoin Morgan has scored only 129 runs in 14 innings so far in this IPL at an average of 12.9. Hence, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that they have decided to extend the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of two proposed new IPL teams document till October 20. The Governing Council of the IPL had issued the 'Invitation to Tender' ("ITT") document available on payment of the non-refundable tender fees on August 31, 2021 The invitation to purchase the ITT document ("Invitation"), issued on August 31, 2021, is attached as Annexure A. Subsequently, the BCCI had extended the date for purchasing the ITT document till October 10, 2021 (Extension Notice I). NEWS : BCCI announces release of tender to own and operate an Indian Premier League team.More Details — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 13, 2021The Extension Notice I is attached as Annexure B.Pursuant to requests from various interested parties, BCCI has now decided to further extend the date for purchasing the ITT document till October 20, 2021. The ITT will be available to interested parties on receipt of payment of the non-refundable tender fee of INR 10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. All other terms contained in the Invitation document shall be applicable. Interested parties are requested to email at ittipl2021@bcci.tv to get further details for purchasing the ITT. The email requesting the ITT should have the subject line "ITT for the Right to Own and Operate One of Two Proposed New IPL Teams". Any interested party wishing to bid must purchase ITT. However, only those who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the ITT and are subject to the other terms and conditions set out there in are eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing this ITT does not entitle any person to bid. The BCCI reserves the right to cancel or amend the bidding process at any stage without providing any reason.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the new jersey of the Indian cricket team for the men's T20 World Cup tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman from October 17 to November 14.The new jersey is named 'Billion Cheers Jersey' and the patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans."Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted as the board shared the picture on social media.Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans. Get ready to #ShowYourGame @mpl_sport.Buy your jersey now on https://t.co/u3GYA2wIg1#MPLSports #BillionCheersJersey pic.twitter.com/XWbZhgjBd2— BCCI (@BCCI) October 13, 2021The jersey was released by MPL Sports, the official kit sponsors of the Indian cricket team till December 2023. The new jersey will replace the navy-blue retro jersey with blue, green, white and red stripes, inspired by the 1992 World Cup kit which the team has been sporting since the tour of Australia in November last year.The Indian team will enter the field wearing the new jersey for the first time in their practice match against England on October 18 and then against Australia on October 20. The jersey will then be worn during India's opening match in the men’s T20 World Cup against Pakistan on October 24.India are bidding to end their 8-year-long wait for an ICC title when they take the field under Virat Kohli's captaincy at the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. The Asian giants last won a major title in 2013 and their last T20 World Cup title in the inaugural edition of the tournament.India's squad for T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd Shami. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been arrested and released on interim bail by Haryana police for using casteist slur against spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Yuvraj was reportedly arrested and interrogated for over 3 hours before being released. Advocate Rajat Kalsan fought a long struggle after registering an FIR under the SC ST Act in Hansi police station city. Yuvraj Singh has been released on formal bail on the orders of the court. Hansi SP Nitika Gahlout informed here today that Yuvraj has joined the investigation as directed by the court with the investigation officer today. A case was registered against Yuvraj in February this year by a Hansi-based resident over a 'distasteful' and 'disrespectful' comment against Dalit society during an Instagram discussion with Chahal from 2020.Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue The case was registered against Yuvraj Singh on Sunday in the Hansi police station of Hisar. Police have registered the FIR under Sections 153, 153A, 295, 505 of IPC, besides sections 3 (1) (r) and 3 (1) (s) of SC/ST Act. The FIR comes 8 months after an advocate from Hisar filed a police complaint against the cricketer for his 'casteist comments'. Yuvraj allegedly made the 'casteist remark' during a live Instagram session with India's opener Rohit Sharma in June 2020. The former World Cup winner all-rounder had issued an apology, saying he never believed in disparity. Yuvraj had taken to Twitter and apologised for "unintentionally hurting sentiments" of a particular society of people. "This is to clarify I have never believed in any kind of disparity, be it on the basis of caste, colour, creed or gender. I have given and continue to spend my life for the welfare of people. I believe in the dignity of life and respect each individual without exception," Yuvraj Singh said in his post. "I understand that while I was having a conversation with my friends, I was misunderstood, which was unwarranted. However, as a responsible Indian I want to say that if I have unintentionally hurt anybody's sentiments or feelings, I would like to express regret for the same." Yuvraj had made the comments when talking about India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's TikTok videos.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
Their preparations for the T20 World Cup off to a smooth start, and India will look to finalize their batting order for the tournament-proper when they face Australia in their second and final warm-up match on Wednesday. India will clash against Pakistan in their main event lung-opener on Sunday. The tournament will be Virat Kohli's last as skipper in the format besides being the swan-song for head coach Ravi Shastri. As Kohli pointed out before the preparation game against England on Monday, India's top three is already settled when KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma opening the batting and the skipper coming in at the crucial no.3 position. Having made a stroke-filled 70 before retiring in the seven-wicket win over England, the young Ishan Kishan has also staked his claim for a place in the playing eleven. Rishabh Pant (29 not out) was promoted ahead of SuryaKumar Yadav and it remains to be seen where the latter bats on Wednesday. Rohit didn't bat against England and come Wednesday the right-hander is expected to get a go against the Australians. The talking point, however, remains all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who did not seem comfortable in his short stint against England. With Pandya not bowling, it remains to be seen whether the Indian think-tank will play him purely as a batter. India will also miss the sixth bowling option if one of the five strong attacks has an off day on the field. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had one against England on Monday, but Jasprit Bumrah was at his best. Mohammed Shami picked up three wickets, while Rahul Chahar was taken to task by the England batters. And come Wednesday, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur and mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy are expected to get a look in before the main business begins. On recent form, since losing the home series against Australia 2-0 before the 2019 ODI World Cup, India was unbeaten in eight series in a row. Since the 2016 T20 World Cup, India have played 72 T20 matches and won 45. Australia also began with winning start to their preparations with Josh Inglis hitting two fours in the final over to help his team beat New Zealand by three wickets a warm-up match in Abu Dhabi on Monday. There was mixed news for Australia in their first warm-up as David Warner's horror run continued after he was dismissed for a first-ball duck. Adam Zampa (2/17) and Kane Richardson (3/24) impressed with the ball, but a middle-order collapse meant the Australians needed late cameos from Ashton Agar (23 off 18 balls), Mitchell Starc (13 not out off 9) and Inglis (8 not out off 2) to secure the win. The Aussies have never exactly been a huge force in the shortest format and it remains to be seen whether they are able to finally get thngs going at the biggest stage. Teams (from): India: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur. Australia: Aaron Finch (C), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (VC), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
India produced an energetic performance with the bat on Monday to beat England by 7-wickets in their first T20 World Cup warm-up match in Dubai. Chasing 189 for victory, the 2007 champions rode on destructive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to cross the finish line with 6 balls to spare. Kishan and Rahul opened the batting and added 82 for the first wicket to lay a solid foundation for the run chase before the latter got out against the run of play for 51 to Mark Wood. Virat Kohli, who dropped to No. 3 to accommodate Rahul at the top, suffered a rare failure with the bat, scoring just 11 off 13 balls. Kishan carried on attacking the England bowlers and top-scored with 70 not out of 46 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes before being replaced by Suryakumar Yadav, but this move did not work because he couldn't fire as according to expectations and got out for 8 with India needing 21 off 15 balls. Fortunately, the duo of Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya did what was needed and knocked off the required runs without much trouble. Pant finished the match with six and finished with 29 not out while Pandya scored 12 not out.Impressive batting performance Fine bowling display #TeamIndia beat England & win their first warm-up game. #INDvENG #T20WorldCup : Getty Images pic.twitter.com/jIBgYFqOjz— BCCI (@BCCI) October 18, 2021Earlier, Mohammed Shami snapped three wickets but Jonny Bairstow smashed a 36-ball 49 to help England post a challenging 188 for 5 after being asked to bat first by Virat Kohli. Besides Shami (3/40), fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah (1/26) and spinner Rahul Chahar (1/43) were also among wickets at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Bairstow hit one six and had four hits to the fence in his knock, while Liam Livingstone (30) also contributed with the bat. But it was Moeen Ali's whirlwind 20-ball 43 which powered England to a good score in the end. India will next face Australia in their second warm-up match at the same venue on Wednesday (October 20) while England will lock horns with New Zealand in Abu Dhabi. India will face Australia in their second warm-up match at the same venue on Wednesday (October 20) while England will face New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after realizing he would not be in the reckoning for the Ashes Series due to fitness issues. The 31-year-old, who has played 21 test matches and 15 ODI matches, though will continue to play domestic cricket.Pattinson had recently suffered a knee injury during an intra-squad Victorian trial game"Leading into pre-season I really wanted to give the Ashes a crack but, in the end, I haven't had the preparation I would have liked heading into the coming season," Pattinson was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au in a statement."If I was to be part of the Ashes, I would need to do myself and my teammates justice. I didn't want to be in a position of battling with my body when you need to be 100 per cent fit and ready to go at any time. That would not be fair to myself or the team.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal "It was then I felt that instead of trying to play at the very highest level, knowing I have only got three or four years of cricket left, I would focus more on Victoria, helping the young guys develop, perhaps some cricket in England and spending more time with my family." He claimed 81 Test wickets and 16 ODI scalps in his career after making his Test debut in December 2011 alongside Mitchell Starc and David Warner against New Zealand in Brisbane. His last Test was against New Zealand in Sydney in January 2020, while he last played an ODI back in September 2015 against England at Leeds.Also Read- England Captain Eoin Morgan Ready To Drop Himself In Bid For T20 World Cup Glory
The Indian Premier League (IPL) could soon see some Manchester United flavour as the Red Devil owners' Glazer family are reportedly interested in buying one of the two new teams IPL teams that will take part in the tournament in 2022. According to a report by Times of India, the Glazer family has picked up the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the purchase of the two new teams for the upcoming season of the cash-rich league. The ITT does allow foreign companies to own a team however they will have to set up a company in India if their bid is successful. It is not known yet whether the US-based Glazers will make a formal bid to own a franchise. “A lot of people usually pick these tender documents to study and gather information that tends to be otherwise very useful from a larger industry perspective. For instance, buying a bid document will tell me more about what the BCCI is planning next, in terms of the league expansion, etc. For instance, if Disney has bought the tender document to buy the franchise, it doesn't mean Disney is interested in owning a franchise. It will study the document because it has to plan its own media rights landscape,” said those tracking developments to Times of India. In addition to Manchester United, the Glazers also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the US-based National Football League (NFL). Amongst others to have picked up the document are Adani Group, Torrent Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Hindustan Times Media, Jindal Steel (led by Naveen Jindal), entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and three private equity players. The deadline to purchase the ITT document was 20th October and teams are bid submissions are said to be made on the 25h October with an announcement expected on the following day. Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Cuttack, Indore, and Dharamsala are in contention to home to the new teams.Also Read- UEFA Champions League: Messi scores twice to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig
If reports are to be believed Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are set to bid for one of the two new IPL teams for the upcoming season. Manchester United, a popular Premier League club for whom Cristiano Ronaldo plays, has been a deemed a dark-horse ahead of the bidding process, scheduled to take place on October 25 in Dubai. Cricket IPL has already seen the presence of stars from the Indian film industry. Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan are associated with the Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders since the inception of the IPL back in 2008. Deepika has a sports background with his father Prakash Padukone being a former All England badminton champion. On the other hand, Ranveer is the brand ambassador of the NBA, a popular basketball league. He has also been involved with EPL teams. Several companies around the world are said to be involved in the star-studded bidding process. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, extended the deadline for bidders to Wednesday, October 20.Results to IPL bidding will be declared after India-Pakistan gameAs per reports, a corporate giant in India has backed the Manchester United, whose et debt increased to 455 million GBP during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The BCCI is not keen to give the rights to an off-shore company and will prefer Indian buyers but power equations can change the script dramatically,” the source was quoted as saying, Outlook reported. The results of the tender will be announced a day after the T20 World Cup 2021 match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. “Although it is a closed bid, we are expecting a fair and transparent process. The only hodgepodge could happen in the verification/elimination stage but it is unlikely BCCI will adopt unfair means to favour particular companies,” a bidder said on conditions of anonymity. It has also been learned that Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the frontrunners to become the two new IPL teams for the next seasons. Previously, the BCCI shortlisted six cities- Ranchi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Ranchi and Cuttack for the same. The 2021 IPL ended on October 15 and since then, the BCCI has been scratching its head for the next edition.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
The T20 World Cup 2021 has started and one of the mouth-watering contests between India-Pakistan is round the corner. Virat Kohli led India and Babar Azam guided Pakistan will cross swords at the Dubai International Stadium on October 24, Sunday. As the two teams gear up for the shortest format of the game scheduled to be played this weekend as a part of the T20 World Cup 2021, we look at the quick stats to rekindle the buzz ahead of the India-Pakistan contest.India vs Pakistan T20I statisticsHead to headTotal matches 8India won 6Pakistan won 1Tied 1Most runs/ Top run-getters India Player name Innings/ Runs Virat Kohli 6/ 254 Yuvraj Singh 8/ 155 Gautam Gambhir 5/ 139 PakistanPlayer name Innings/ Runs Shoaib Malik 8/164 Mohammad Hafeez 7/ 156 Umar Akmal 6/ 103Most wickets/ Top wicket takersIndiaPlayer name Innings/ RunsIrfan Pathan 3/6Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/5 Hardik Pandya 3/5 PakistanPlayer name Innings/ RunsUmar Gul 6/11 Mohammad Asif 2/ 5 Mohammad Amir 2/ 4 Most hundredsNo player from either side- India or Pakistan has ever scored a century whenever the two sides have played T20Is in the history.Most fiftiesIndia Player name Number of fiftiesVirat Kohli 2 Robin Uthappa 1 Gautam Gambhir 1 PakistanPlayer name Number of fiftiesMohammad Hafeez 2 Misbah-ul-Haq 1 Shoaib Malik 1 Most Man of the Matches AwardIndia Player name Number of matches Virat Kohli 3 Irfan Pathan 1 Yuvraj Singh 1 Pakistan Player name Number of matchesMohammad Asif 1 Mohammad Hafeez 1Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
A torrent of social media abuse was targeted at the only Muslim player in the Indian playing XI, Mohammed Shami, after his side were thrashed by arch rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Violence against Muslims in India was also reported after the emphatic 10-wicket win on Sunday, Pakistan first victory against India at any World Cup. Cricket clashes between India and Pakistan frequently heighten tensions between the neighbours, who have fought three wars since their independence in 1947. The 31-year-old Shami became the main target after the defeat in Dubai, even though India captain Virat Kohli admitted that his team had been "outplayed". Hundreds of messages were left on Shami's Instagram account saying he was a "traitor" and should be thrown out of the Indian team.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first India captain in 29 years to lose World Cup match vs Pakistan Former India batsman Virender Sehwag slammed online trolls for abusing fast bowler Mohammed Shami after India's defeat to Pakistan in the t20 WorldCup on Sunday. "The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa," said Sehwag in a tweet. The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021Sehwag's fellow former India opener said that the online trolls are the ones who earlier used to burn players' effigies after a defeat. Online trolls are the ones who earlier used to burn effigies and throw paint-stones at player’s houses…with an online profile without a face worthy of a profile pic. — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 25, 2021Former cricketer Irfan Pathan also spoke up in support of Shami. “Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan!” he tweeted.Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan! I’m talking about of few years back. THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. #Shami— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2021Fans and politicians also urged support for him, calling on Indian players to reject the hate messages just as they had backed the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a knee. "Team India your BLM knee-taking counts for nothing if you can't stand up for your teammate who is being horribly abused and trolled on social media," Omar Abdullah, a former chief minister of Kashmir, said on Twitter. "Ignore the haters, most of India's grateful for your effort," said another supporter on Instagram. Gautam Gambhir, a former India Test cricketer who has become an MP for the Bharatiya Janata Party, said it was "shameful" that people were celebrating Pakistan's win. India was defeated by Pakistan in their first match of 2021 T20 World Cup. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, taking the three crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. His efforts helped Pakistan restrict India to 151/7. Pakistan openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam made light work of the 152-run chase, getting to the target in the 18th over to break the World Cup jinx and register their first-ever 10-wicket win in a T20I match.Also Read- Manchester United owners show 'interest' in IPL franchise
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes, who had taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to focus on his mental health, was on Monday added to England’s Test squad for the Ashes series against Australia later this year. Stokes had taken a break from the game in July to focus on his mental health while also recovering from a finger injury he had suffered during the first leg of the IPL. “I had a break to prioritise my mental wellbeing and I got my finger sorted,” Stokes was quoted as saying by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). “I am looking forward to seeing my mates and being on the field with them. I’m ready for Australia,” he added. Stokes has been given the all-clear by his consultant and the ECB medical team to resume training following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, the ECB said in a statement. Managing director of England men’s cricket, Ashley Giles, said, “Following a very successful operation on his finger and several conversations over the last few weeks between Ben and I, our medical staff and his management team, Ben called me to say he was ready to return to cricket and was excited about the prospect of playing a significant role in the Ashes series.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first India captain in 29 years to lose World Cup match vs Pakistan “He will depart with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4.” Stokes missed the home series against India and was not included in the T20 World Cup squad. However, earlier this month the 30-year-old posted a video on his social media about his return to training, which had given rise to speculation that he could appear in the five-Test series, which is due to begin in Brisbane. “Time and time again, benstokes has demonstrated how important he is to the England team and having him available for the Ashes series is excellent news for all of us and, in particular, Chris (Silverwood), Joe (Root) and the rest of the players,” Giles said. “Having not played for some time, we will move forward cautiously over the next few weeks to ensure he is fully prepared across all facets of his game. “Ahead of a very busy period of cricket, we continue to remain mindful of the stresses on all our personnel, and our primary focus continues to be the wellbeing of all of our players and support staff.”Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to lose a World Cup match against Pakistan in 29 years as his team went down by 10 wickets in their first opening game of the Super 12s in Group 2 in Dubai. Pakistan kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding win over their arch-rivals, scoring 152 in 17.5 overs to register their first-ever 10-wicket win in the shortest format of international cricket. It was Pakistan's first-ever win by 10 wickets against any opposition in a T20, while India also confronted the ignominy of losing by such a margin for the first time. 152 is also Pakistan's highest opening stand against India in the format.This Pakistan team has a combined experience of 625 matches - making it the most experienced team ever to take the field in a T20 international. It is also one of the oldest Pakistani teams, with an average age of 30 + years. The match also saw Kohli get out for the first time in T20I against Pakistan after scoring 226 runs. Kohli's 57 team helped India reach 151 for 7 in 20 after being put in to bat first at the Dubai International Stadium. Virat Kohli scored 226 runs against Pakistan in the t20 WorldCup and was sent off just once. Kohli headed into the T20 World Cup having scored 169 runs in 3 innings without getting dismissed in the showpiece T20I events against their arch-rivals. It was another high-quality innings against one of his favorite opponents as the India captain led the way with the bat but the end result was not enough to stop Pakistan.Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled Ahmedabad and Lucknow as the two new teams for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after CVC Capitals Partners and Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group submitted a successful bid for the franchises in Dubai's Taj Hotel. The RPSG Group picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of Rs 7090 crores while CVC Capital Partners have opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5625 crores. The BCCI on September 21 announced that they have decided to extend the purchasing date for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of two proposed new IPL team documents till October 20 from the original deadline of October 5. "The Governing Council of the IPL had issued an Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) to acquire the right to own and operate 2 (two) new franchises. Pursuant to the tender process, various interested parties submitted their bids for the new franchises. The bids were submitted by the authorised representatives of the interested parties at Dubai today. "BCCI is pleased to announce the following successful bidders (subject to definitive documentation and other formalities being completed): "1. RPSG Ventures Ltd. Lucknow (for INR 7090 crores) "2. Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital Partners) Ahmedabad (for INR 5625 crores) "The new franchises will participate in IPL from 2022 season onwards subject to the bidders completing the post-bid formalities as specified in the ITT document. The IPL 2022 season will comprise ten teams and will have 74 matches, wherein each team will play 7 home and 7 away matches," the Indian cricket board said in an official release. Before 2022, the 2010 edition of the cricket ipl also featured 10 teams, with Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala joining the tournament before both franchises were terminated. The BCCI will add two new teams after six years. In 2015, it added two teams - Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions - for the 2016 and 2017 editions as replacement for the then suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals teams. The BCCI was expecting a windfall in the range of Rs 10,000 crore but to their surprise, they earned Rs 12,690 crore from the two new teams that will participate in the 2022 IPL tournament. One of the major companies that lost out was Gautam Adani's Adani Group which bid around Rs 5000 crore while bids of Glazers from Manchester United and Torrent Group also fell short of the mark. It was also learned that Rhiti Sports, promoted by MS Dhoni's manager Arun Pandey, submitted a bid for Cuttack which was later rejected.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is at the end of his career, but his fan following hasn’t taken a dip by any means. On Sunday, October 24, he played his first game for Pakistan after almost 14 months and fans cheered for him. The veteran was a part of the marquee clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the T20 World Cup 2021. He didn’t get a chance to bat as Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan led Pakistan to 10 wickets win. Virat Kohli team asked the Men in Green to chase down 152 after which Babar and Rizwan made a mockery of the run-chase. Apart from cheering for Malik, the fans also poked fun at him. Malik got married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on April 12, 2010.Fans cheer for Shoaib MalikFor over a decade, Shoaib and Sania have given young couples plenty of couple goals. They also have a son, named Izhaan Mirza Malik, who was born in 2018. When Malik was fielding near the boundary, a few fans called him ‘jeeja ji’, which means brother-in-law. The cheers for Malik were loud and clear. A fan uploaded the video on Twitter on Monday. Mirza, who has won six Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career, reacted to the fan video. The 34-year-old posted a couple of ‘laughing’ emoticons followed by two ‘heart’ emotions. https://t.co/NE46xoSKfu— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) October 25, 2021Prior to that, he also played a few matches for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup. In 117 T20Is for Pakistan, Malik has churned out 2335 runs at an average of 31.13 and a strike rate of 124.20. He has also picked 28 wickets in the format since his debut back in 2006. Malik doesn’t play Test and ODI cricket anymore.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
After India were made to eat humble pie on Sunday when they lost to Pakistan in the T20 World cup, former left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir took a dig at Harbhajan Singh on social media. Amir taunted Harbhajan after Pakistan's ten-wicket victory over cricket India on Sunday night, Amir took to Twitter on Monday and asked, “Harbhajan Paa ji ne TVto nai toda apna?” which loosely translates to “Did Harbhajan break his TV.” The comment was made over the taunts of Indians about Pakistani fans breaking their television sets after losing to India in the past editions of world cups.hello everyone woh pochna yeah tha @harbhajan_singh paa ji ne TV to ni tora apna koi ni hota hai end of the day its a game of cricket .— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 25, 2021To this, Singh replied on Twitter saying, “Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial. yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said” which loosely translates to “Now you will also say things? Did this six land on your TV at home?” With this tweet he attached a video of him hitting a last over six against Pakistan. Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3 pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021It was Amir who stirred things up by sharing a clip from an old cricket match where former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi smashed Harbhajan for a few sixes. https://t.co/tZGLtwBKCa me busy tha @harbhajan_singh apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 26, 2021To this particular tweet of Amir, Harbhajan shared a still from the Lord's 2010 Test between Pakistan and England where Amir was found guilty of spot-fixing. "Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game," tweeted Harbhajan. Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game https://t.co/nbv6SWMvQl— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021Replying to this tweet from Harbhajan, Amir stooped low and used derogatory language towards the legendary Indian spinner. However, the Turbanator did not relent in his opinion of Amir. Taking to Twitter, Harbhajan said: "For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts." For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts https://t.co/5aPmXtYKqm pic.twitter.com/PhveqewN6h— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021In his last tweet, Harbhajan shared a video from an old match where he is seen smashing Amir for a six and he captioned the post as: "Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja." Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja pic.twitter.com/UiUp8cAc0g— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021IND vs PAK t20 worldcup 2021 HighlightsHaving won the toss, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent India to bat and Pakistan dominated the match right from ball one. India got off to the worst possible start with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul sent back to the pavilion by Shaheen Afridi within three overs with just six runs on the board. Shaheen Afridi had Rohit trapped in front of the wicket for a duck and then bowled Rahul through the gate. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant then joined forces to add 53 runs in quick time before the latter was caught out by leg-spinner Shadab Khan off his own bowling in the 13th over. Kohli was finally dismissed by Afridi after scoring a 49-ball 57. India was restricted to 151 in their 20 overs. Chasing 152 to win, Pakistan openers had no trouble in making light work of the target as Indian bowlers failed to get the breakthrough. Skipper Babar Azam stroked his way to unbeaten 68 runs while his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, smashed an unbeaten 79 runs to take the team past the finish line.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
In the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE, Pakistan have emerged as the strongest team in Group 2. Out of the six teams which are in this group, India, Pakistan and New Zealand (ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively in the ICC T20I team rankings) are the three higher ranked teams, while Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia (ranked 8th, 14th and 19th respectively in the IC T20I team rankings) are the three lower ranked teams. Pakistan, in their first two matches have beaten the other two highest ranked teams in their group, India by 10 wickets and New Zealand by 5 wickets. This gave them a solid NRR of +0.738. They sit at the top of the group with 4 points from two games and are top of the group. Their remaining three matches will be against the lower ranked teams - Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia, which they are expected to win. Therefore, Pakistan looks in good shape to set a perfect record of 5 wins in the Super 12 stage and advance to the semi-finals. On the other hand, both India and New Zealand have yet to open their accounts. Both teams have played one match so far and both have lost, both of course to Pakistan. And this makes their clash against each other, which incidentally will be the next match for both these teams, a potential do or die affair.Assuming Pakistan, India and New Zealand defeat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland, the team that wins the India-New Zealand match will be the team that joins Pakistan in the semi-finals. After Pakistan beat New Zealand on Tuesday, there are now only two scenarios possible as far as Group 2 is concerned - either India beat NZ or NZ beat India. In scenario 1 - If India beat NZ - then India will finish on 8 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia) and NZ will finish on 6 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia). In this scenario, Pakistan and India will be the two teams going into the semi-finals from this group. This of course is based on the hypothesis that Pakistan, India and NZ will all beat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland. In scenario 2 - If New Zealand beat India - then India will end on 6 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia) and NZ will finish with 8 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia). And if this happens, then the Kiwis will be joining Pakistan as the second team from Group 2 to qualify for the knockouts. This of course is based on the hypothesis that Pakistan, India and NZ will all beat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland. Of course, T20 is the most fickle format of the sport and an upset is not going to be surprising. The team which loses on Sunday could still make the semis, provided the other team is upset by a lower ranked team or teams and they themselves win their remaining matches. The Men in Blue play the Black Caps on Sunday, October 31. While India vs Pakistan was a keenly followed clash for obvious reasons, India vs New Zealand will be perhaps the most crucial encounter for both these teams. India is ranked higher than NZ in the team rankings in T20I cricket, but history favours New Zealand in their more recent encounters vs India in ICC tournaments. Incredibly, the last time India beat the Kiwis in an ICC tournament was way back in the 203 ICC ODI World Cup. In fact, in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in ICC tournaments, NZ have beaten India four times In T20 clashes overall as well it's the Black Caps who hold the edge. In 16 T20I meetings between the two teams, NZ have won 8, while India won 6 of these matches. Two matches were tied. The Men in Blue team is looking forward to their second t20 worldcup title. They will have to be at their best to keep those hopes real and good.Also Read- India vs Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Amir engage in war of words on Twitter
After Afghanistan beat Scotland in the opening Super 12 T20 World Cup match on Monday, the winning captain, who was in jolly mood but clearly out of place, wondered whether his English would last through the press conference that was about to start. In the video that has now gone viral, a nervous Nabi is seen looking here and there as he waits for the post-match press conference to start before saying out loud, “Sabse mushkil kaam hai bhai yeh. Kitne questions hain? 5 minutes mei meri English khatam ho jayegi bhai (This is the most difficult job to do. How many questions are there? My English will be over in 5 minute).”"5 mint main meri English Khatam hojye gi"#T20WorldCup2021 pic.twitter.com/ugbmHFLeL4— Abdul Wahab (@abdulwahabdr02) October 26, 2021Afghanistan team captain Mohammad Nabi came up with a self-deprecating remark before the start of a press conference on Monday. Nabi-led Afghanistan thrashed Scotland by 130 runs at the ICC T20 World Cup. Earlier, Nabi was in tears when Afghanistan lined up for the national anthem. Questions have been raised about the future of the team since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15 this year. Scotland piled up 27 runs in the first three overs before Mujeeb scalped Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer and Calum MacLoed off successive balls. Mujeeb didn’t get his hat-trick but two balls later he trapped Richie Berrington to reduce Scotland to 28 for three after four overs.Also Read- T20 WC Ind vs Pak: Sania Mirza reacts hilariously after Team India fans call Shoaib Malik jeeja ji
The T20 World Cup 2021 has been an eventful affair so far. The fans have been all raring to watch the action unfold in the mega event. However, in the middle of the ongoing tournament, a fan asked former India cricketer Virender Sehwag who he thinks will clinch the title this year. Sehwag is always super active across his social media platforms. The former batter never shies away from expressing his opinions on the game. Thus, whilst answering the question of the fan, Sehwag was quick enough to back the Virat Kohli-led side in the marquee event. He pinned his hopes on team India to lift the trophy this year and also asked the people to support the team at times of defeat.India only have to play better cricket here onwards: Virender Sehwag“According to me, it’s Team India who will win this T20 World Cup. They’ll only have to play better cricket here onwards. We always cheer for our team when it wins but when it loses we have to support it even more. So, I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup,” Sehwag said in his latest episode of Virugiri Dot Com on Instagram. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Team India did not have a positive start to their t20 worldcup campaign. The team locked horns with Pakistan in their opening fixture. Although Men in Blue entered the competition as favorites to win considering their record against Pakistan in ICC events, the team faced defeat by ten wickets. The Babar Azam-led side exuded some great character to break India’s 12 matches winning streak and registered a thumping victory. Shaheen Shah Afridi was clinical with the ball as he sent back both the openers early on. Chasing down the target of 152, Pakistan’s openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan played belligerent knocks to take the team past the victory. India's next mission is against New Zealand. Both sides have lost their previous encounters with Pakistan and will be keen on getting to winning ways. It will be a crucial match for both teams as a loss here will affect their chances of reaching the semi-finals.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratnas
Australian opener David Warner tried to recreate the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Coke bottle moment’ in the post-match press conference after the match between Australia and Sri Lanka. Ronaldo had removed the Coke bottles from his table in the press conference earlier this year, and this resulted in a loss of $4 Billion for Coca Cola. Warner tried to do the same, but was asked to put the Coke bottles back on the table. In fact, Warner even asked whether he needs to put the Coke bottles back as well. The 35-year-old also cheekily stated ‘If it is good enough for Cristiano, it is good enough for me’..@davidwarner31 trying to be @Cristiano “if it’s good enough for Cristiano, it’s good enough for me” pic.twitter.com/Nyc7NfyKEs— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) October 28, 2021David Warner’s superb half-century helps Australia trounce Sri LankaIn the encounter between Australia and Sri Lanka in t20 worldcup on October 28, 2021, Sri Lanka scored a decent total of 154/6 on the scoreboard. In reply, David Warner was in red hot form with the willow and scored a whirlwind 65 off 42 deliveries at the top of the order to help Australia breeze past the target with 7 wickets and 3 overs to spare. The left-handed batting dynamite struck 10 fours in his enterprising innings. Apart from Warner, Australian captain Aaron Finch and veteran hitter Steven Smith have also contributed useful runs. While Finch scored an impressive 23 balls 37, Smith stayed till the end and helped himself to a patient 28*. David Warner is one of the best hitters to ever play for the Australian team in the T20I format of the game. Warner is currently the second top scorer for the Australian team's in T20I cricket and has plundered 2344 runs in 83 innings at an average of 31.67 and a strike rate of close to 140. Warner has also scored 1 hundred and 19 fifties in T20I cricket as well. Warner will next take the field for the Australian side on 30th October 2021, when the kangaroos clash against their arch-rivals England at the Dubai International Cricket StadiumAlso Read- I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag
Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hit out at the social media abuse that was aimed at pacer Mohammed Shami after the team loss to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s t20 worldcup. The 31-year-old Shami was abused on social media after the 10-wicket defeat in Dubai, even though Kohli acknowledged that his side had been outplayed as a team. In a virtual press interaction ahead of India’s October 31 clash with New Zealand, Kohli brushed aside the “spineless” trolls, suggesting that those on the inside do not care about the “outside voice”. “There’s a reason we are playing on the field and not those spineless people,” Kohli said. “It’s unfortunate and sad to see people getting entertained. That is why we are doing what we are and those spineless people are doing what they are.” “Many people hide their identity in social media then try to troll the players and it is the lowest point in their life – all dramas outside due to the lack of self-confidence of them, we know how to back the players, there is no value from the outside voice.” Regrettably, Shami, the only Muslim player in the playing XI against Pakistan, was targeted over his religious beliefs, whereas incidents of communal harmony being disrupted in a few parts of the nation were reported the same day. “To me attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do. Everyone has the right to voice their opinion but I personally have never even thought of discriminating someone over their religion,” Kohli said. “This is literally the lowest potential as a human being one can operate at.” “That [religious beliefs] is a very sacred and a personal thing to every human being and that should be left there. People take out their frustrations because they obviously have no understanding of what we do as individuals. They have no understanding of how much effort we put on the field. They have no understanding of the fact that someone like Mohammed Shami has won India a lot of matches in last few years and he’s been our primary bowler with Jasprit Bumrah when it comes to making an impact. “We are doing what we are doing on the field and none of these people [trolls] are even in the vicinity to even imagine doing something like that. They do not have the courage or the spine to do that. That is how I see things. “As a group, we understand how we need to stick together and how we need to back individuals and how need to focus on our strengths and whether people on the outside portray the fact that India cannot afford to lose a game of cricket is none of our business because we play sport and we understand how sport goes. So, how people think on the outside adds no value whatsoever. We never focussed on it and we will never focus on it going forward either.” “If people can overlook that and his passion for the country, honestly I don’t even want to waste one minute of my life to give any attention to the people, neither does Shami and neither does anyone else in the team. We stand by him fully. We are backing him 200% and all those who attacked him can come with more force if they want to. “Our brotherhood, our friendship within the team and nothing can be shaken. I can guarantee you as a captain of the team that we have built a culture where these things will not even be infiltered into this environment at all and that is a absolute guarantee from my side. A slew of former indian cricketer stood in solidarity with Shami. “The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa,” tweeted former India opener Sehwag. Sachin Tendulkar, too, lauded Shami for his commitment, while he reckoned that like any other player, it was merely an off day for the pacer. “When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India. @MdShami11is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami & Team India.”Also Read- I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag
It's not the first-time cricket fans in the country have had to sit with calculators and figure out permutations and combinations in a cricket season. But for the first time in recent memory, fans of the Indian cricket team will be eagerly awaiting as Virat Kohli's men are on the brink of a shocking early exit in T20 World Cup 2021. Billed as one of the pre-tournament favourites, India have shocked quite a few with their listless performances so far at the T20 World Cup. India's body language, their mental strength has all come into question after two humbling defeats. India's campaign at the t20 worldCup got off to a terrible start as they lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by 10 points. It was Pakistan's first win over India in a World Cup match and they got it in style by chasing down a 152-run target without losing a wicket and with 13 balls to spare. A week-long break did India no good, it seems as they were hammered by 8 wickets by New Zealand, who restricted a listless indian cricketer batting line-up to just 110 in 20 overs during which they went without a boundary for 70 balls. New Zealand got past the finish line in 14.3 overs. The two big defeats meant India's Net Run Rate has taken a massive beating. Only 2 teams will qualify from each of the two Super 12 groups and India's chances are looking bleak at the moment.What does the T20 World Cup 2021 points table look like?Did you see this coming? #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fxK4E0eHW7— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 31, 2021Pakistan is on top of the 6-team table with 3 wins in as many matches. The 2009 champions are all but through to the semi-final, as their last two matches are against associates, Scotland and Namibia. Pakistan made a statement by beating India, New Zealand and Afghanistan in their first 3 matches. It is safe to say that 3 teams are still in the race for the second spot in Group 2 of the Super 12 - Afghanistan, New Zealand and India and pretty much in that order.T20 World Cup: How can India still hope to qualify for the semi-final? India's upcoming matchesVs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on November 3 Vs Scotland in Dubai on November 5 Vs Namibia in Dubai on November 8New Zealand's upcoming matchesVs Scotland in Dubai on November 3 Vs Namibia in Sharjah on November 5 Vs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on November 7 Afghanistan's upcoming matchesVs India on November 3 in Abu Dhabi Vs New Zealand on November 7 in Dubai India's only chance of reaching the semi-finals is hope for a 3-way (or 4-way tie) for the semi-final spots at 6 points. If Pakistan wins one of the next two matches, it will guarantee them a place in the semi-finals. While India can't reach 8 points from hereon, Afghanistan and New Zealand can get to 8 points. Provided the more fancied teams avoid shocks in Group 2 from here on, the November 7 match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will assume a lot of importance.What do India need to reach the semi-finals?It's simple. Win all their next 3 matches and win them by big margins to boost their Net Run Rate which is reeling at -1.609. Scenario 1 India will hope they can beat Afghanistan by a big margin on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and Mohammad Nabi's men go on to beat New Zealand in their final Super 12 match. However, if India are tied on points with Afghanistan, it's less likely that they will be able to overtake Nabi's side on Net Run Rate. Scenario 2 India should beat Afghanistan by a big margin and hope New Zealand beat Afghanistan in their final Super 12 match -- meaning, Afghanistan don't get to 6 points from here. However, New Zealand should lose to one of Namibia or Scotland as it gives Virat Kohli's men an opportunity to overtake the Black Caps' NRR.Can Scotland and Namibia help India?Well, there are more ways that India can qualify for the semi-finals. There are two unexpected as India needs Scotland and Namibia to pull off a couple of big upsets. For example, if Pakistan loses its next two games to Scotland and Namibia and India wins its next three games by a big margin, there is a chance that India going through and their arch-rivals getting knocked out in the Super 12 stages. Well, doesn't it look unlikely? India can benefit from Scotland and Namibia's victory over New Zealand, with India winning the remaining matches by a wide margin. All said and done, India have failed to live up to their reputation so far at T20 World Cup 2021. As former cricketer Vinod Kambli wrote on social media, this has been one of India's worst-ever World Cup performances, if not the worst-ever, given the talent and potential the side has been able to develop over the years.Also Read- CSK reward Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra with Rs 1 crore
World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has decided to come out of retirement in February next year “on public demand”, more than two years after he called it quits. In a surprise late-night post on Instagram on Monday, 39-year-old Yuvraj posted a clip of his final century for India when he smashed 150 against England in Cuttack in January 2017 and posted a message about his possible comeback. “God decides your destiny !!On public demand il be back on the pitch hopefully in February ! Ain’t nothing like this feeling! “Thank you for your love and wishes, mean a lot to me ! Keep supporting IND it’s our team and a true fan will show his or her support in tough times,” Yuvraj wrote. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Yuvraj Singh (@yuvisofficial)It is unclear whether he will be returning to be in contention for a place in the Indian team or in T20 leagues. The 2011 World Cup Player of the Tournament, the swashbuckling all-rounder had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2019. There were also talks that he may come out of retirement to play domestic cricket for Punjab and was even included in the 30-man list of probables for the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali but did not play. After retiring from international cricket, the southpaw played in franchise cricket around the world. He also featured in the Road Safety World Series and Abu Dhabi T10 league earlier this year. Indian cricketer Yuvraj played 304 ODIs and 40 Tests, scoring 8701 and 1900 runs respectively after making his debut in October 2000. He also took 111 ODI wickets with his left-arm spin bowling.Also Read- Messi confirms he will 'return to Barcelona' after PSG stint
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has now become the first-ever captain to notch up three half-centuries in a single T20 ICC World Cup.The prolific Pakistan captain is in red-hot form with the bat in the ongoing tournament. The right-handed batter scored a risk free 49-ball 70 against Namibia in Abu Dhabi. Unbeaten Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Namibia. The pair of Babar and Mohammed Rizwan put on 113 runs for the opening wicket. Babar scored a brisk 68 not out in Pakistan’s 10-wicket victory over arch-rival India. This victory was Pakistan's first win against India in the t20 worldcup, which dates back to 2007 when India won the inaugural tournament by beating Pakistan in the final. Pakistan won the 2009 edition. Babar scored a feisty 51 against Afghanistan, before Asif Ali smashed four sixes in an over to help pakistan cricket register a five-wicket win. Interestingly, the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam also became the first pair ever to aggregate 1,000 runs in a calendar year in T20 Internationals. The duo have also put on 4 century stands in 2021, most in a calendar year, including three 150 plus stands. Pakistan continued their team unchanged for the fourth consecutive game after defeating arch-rival India, New Zealand and Afghanistan in the Super 12 by successfully chasing. Captain Babar Azam said at the toss he wanted to test his bowlers ahead of the knockout stage, but warned his team “not to get complacent” against Namibia, which defeated Scotland.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh hints at comeback from retirement next year
India will look to end their underwhelming T20 World Cup 2021 campaign on a high when they take on Namibia in the final league game on Monday. Coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli would also eye a winning end to a significant chapter in the history of Indian cricket, as Shastri and Kohli are stepping down as the head coach and T20I captain after this tournament. Against Namibia, they will surely like to win it big and skipper Kohli would do a world of good if he allows the likes of Rahul Chahar to get a game and gives Ishan Kishan another go. The senior players would gain precious little against the David Wiese's of the world save for beefing up their individual statistics. Very rarely has an Indian team played such an inconsequential game at an ICC event since its last league game in the 1992 World Cup against South Africa after already being out of the race for the semi-finals. It is not the first time that India is out of a global tournament before the last four stages, but it was not at all frustrating when one can clearly read the writing on the wall. The two losses to Pakistan and New Zealand -in which they got outplayed - had already put India on the exit path. From there, it was more of a battle pitching hope against hope and it eventually all came crashing with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. And that is something that will hurt Shastri, a proud man, who has done his bit to make this a formidable all-condition Test team with a lethal fast bowling attack. Their fabulous term saw India achieve the pinnacle of Test cricket glory with back-to-back series wins in Australia, a near-win on the recent tour of England, three dominating seasons at home and a phenomenal run up to the semifinals of the 2019 ICC 50-over World Cup. This campaign also brings an end to the four-year stint of head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar, who have decided to move on. For Kohli, who is all set to even lose his ODI captaincy in the coming days, this wasn't how he would have liked to end his T20 captaincy stint with the national team having already quit IPL captaincy. It is also the first time since the 2013 Champions Trophy that an Indian men's team has failed to reach at least the semi-final stage of an ICC event. They were champions in the 50 over Champions Trophy in 2013, followed by runners-up finish in T20 World Cup in 2014. In the 2015 ODI World Cup, the team lost in the semifinals. The 2016 t20worldcup saw them reach the last four stage while they lost to Pakistan in the 2017 final of the 50-over Champions Trophy. In 2019, his ODI World Cup campaign ended in the semi-finals, and the two-year Test World Championship also ended in a final defeat. A combination of factors led to this debacle and if Kohli's poor captaincy and selection is one factor, the problems were certainly compounded by players like Hardik Pandya, who didnt reveal the full extent of their fitness status to the national selectors. However, these fatigue-levels notwithstanding, the team faltered on multiple fronts too. Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal's non-selection, uncertainty about who'll open, an unplanned middle-order and not having a game plan with an in-form Shardul Thakur in focus could've been aspects for the indian cricketer to look at. cricket india will take the flight back home and begin their journey to the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup under new head coach and a new captain on a fresh note. Namibia have managed to beat only Scotland so far in their Super 12 engagements after making the tournament-proper for the first time in the T20 format. Teams:India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy, Shardul Thakur Namibia: Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Stephen Baard, Karl Birkenstock. Michau du Preez, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Nicol Lofie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Michael van Lingen, David Wiese, Craig Williams and Pikky Ya France.Also Read- Babar Azam Becomes First Captain To Score 3 Fifties In T20 World Cup
Pakistan Television (PTV) has slapped a Rs 100 million defamation notice on former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar for walking out of a show on air last month after a heated argument with the host Nauman Niaz. Shoaib Akhtar had walked out of a PTV programme and resigned from his job as a cricket analyst after being told to leave the set by the host of the show at the state-owned channel while analysing Pakistan's victory over New Zealand at the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. PTV has now sent a defamation notice to the mercurial sports star as his on-air resignation violated the clause and also resulted in financial losses for the channel. "As per clause 22, both sides shall have right to terminate his agreement by serving three months' written notice or payment in lieu thereof. Whereas, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air on October 26 which has resulted into huge financial losses to PTV," the notice read. "Shoaib Akhtar also left Dubai during T20 World Cup transmission without any prior information to PTVC management. Besides, appearance on an Indian TV show along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, which also caused irreparable losses to PTV," the notice further added.Also Read- Babar Azam Becomes First Captain To Score 3 Fifties In T20 World CupAkhtar has been asked by the PTVC to pay an amount of Rs 100 million as damages along with an amount of Rs 33,33,000, equivalent to a three-month salary to the organisation, otherwise, PTC "reserves its rights to initiate legal proceedings" against Akhtar before the court of competent jurisdiction, said ARY News. "Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law," Akhtar tweeted. Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2021On Tuesday, October 26 Akhtar had been treated badly and insulted on air by the host on the show. Discussing the match on PTV Sports' 'Game on Hai', Akhtar credited the Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars team for discovering Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Host Nauman Niaz took issue with Akhtar's comments and said: "You're being a little rude and I don't want to say this, but if you're being over smart, you can go. I am saying this on air." Akhtar, who was on the show alongside former players David Gower and Viv Richards, said he could not continue. "A lot of apologies guys, a lot of apologies," Akhtar said before storming off the set. "I am resigning from PTV. The way I have been treated on national TV, I don't think I should be sitting here right now.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh hints at comeback from retirement next year
Virat Kohli, on Monday, ended his tenure as the captain of the India’s T20 international team with 30 wins in five years with Namibia being the latest side to go down against the Men in Blue at the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai. Kohli was second most successful indian cricketer captain in his shortest format after Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who left the mantle in 2016 after stepping down as the white-ball captain. Kohli ends his T20I captaincy career with 30 wins and 16 losses from 50 games. He is also the second behind Australia's Aaron Finch on the list of most runs by captains in T20I cricket with 1570 runs from 47 innings at an average of 47.57 which includes 13 half-centuries. But regardless of all the batting and captaincy records, the fact that will hurt Virat Kohli the most would be the lack of ICC titles under his leadership. The T20 World Cup 2021 gave Kohli the last chance to win an ICC title in the format as captain but unfortunately, cricket india failed to make the knockouts of the tournament for the first time since the 2012 edition after crashing out in the Super 12s. The heavy defeats against Pakistan (10 wickets) and New Zealand (8 wickets) last month massively hurt indian cricketer the most in this tournament. Although Kohli managed to inspire his team to win in their next two games against Afghanistan and Scotland to keep the team's slim chances of reaching the semi-finals alive, it was not enough to keep them in the competition as New Zealand's victory over Afghanistan dashed all their hopes of advancing to the semi-final. Kohli however, will bow out on a high note as they beat the Namibians in their final match of this campaign by 9 wickets to finish third in Group 2. His deputy is the most-likely candidate to take over the reins from the home series against New Zealand next week while Kohli will switch his captaincy focus towards the one-day internationals and Tests, where he will still be eyeing his first major trophy.Also Read- PTV sends Rs 100 million defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against New Zealand at home. Rohit Sharma has been named the captain of the T20I side while KL Rahul will be his deputy for the 3-match series, starting November 17. Virat Kohli, who stepped down as T20I captain after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, has taken a break for the series and will be back for the Tests against New Zealand to be ready in time for the tour of South Africa later this year. Rohit Sharma will join hands with newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand Series. India is playing two tests after the T20I series but BCCI has yet to announce the Test team. India have not made complete changes to the squad in the T20I format despite their disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup in the UAE.Also Read- Virat Kohli T20I captaincy record: India Second most successful captain after DhoniWhile Hardik Pandya is not included in 16-man squad, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and former captain Kohli have been rested. Pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami along with leg-spinner Rahul Chahar are the ones who are not part of the T20I squad.Yuzvendra Chahal, Muhammad Siraj and Shreyas Iyer ReturnMeanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal, whose exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad was widely debated, returns to the squad for the New Zealand series. He has been preferred over Rahul Chahar, who played only 1 match -- the dead rubber against Namibia at the World Cup. Off-spinner R Ashwin has been retained after his impressive performances on his return to the T20I side after a 4-year-gap at the T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also retains his place in the side while pacer Mohammed Siraj returns to the T20I side for the first time since March 2018. Shreyas Iyer, who was part of the reserve unit at the T20 World Cup, finds his way back to the team after a good start for the Delhi Capitals in the second half of IPL 2021. Deepak Chahar, who was also not part of the India squad at the World Cup, finds his way back into the squad.IPL performances rewardedMeanwhile, the likes of Venkatesh Iyer and Harshal Patel have been handed maiden India call-ups after dream runs in the IPL. While Harshal won the Purple Cap with a record-equalling tally of 32 wickets in IPL 2021, Iyer shone at the top, hitting 370 runs in 10 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders. Avesh Khan who rattled opposition batsmen with pace for Delhi Capitals also got the India call-up as Rahul Dravid's side looks a good mix of youth and experience..@ImRo45 all set to lead #TeamIndia's T20I squad against New Zealand. How excited are you for the home series? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/wGCe0gBbL2— BCCI (@BCCI) November 9, 2021India squad for T20I series vs New ZealandRohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel , Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.Full Schedule of India vs New Zealand T20Is1st T20I in Jaipur on November 17 2nd T20I in Ranchi on November 19 3rd T20I in Kolkata on November 21Also Read- PTV sends Rs 100 million defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar
India Look To Keep Winning Combination In RanchiIndia concludes its recent disappointment at the 2021 T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20I series at Jaipur. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, led Rahul Dravid to victory in his first match as a new senior coach. However, the think tank may not have thought much about his victory as it took time to correct the goals of the 165 races set by the visitors. For the second game, the team manager may consider joining the same group to win the series before making any changes to Game XI before the final.Kuala Lumpur Raffle: The newly appointed T20I Deputy Captain is looking forward to a modest lead in the first game, scoring only 15 times from 14 balls. Rahul looked good on the patch, but he couldn't move forward and turned his back in an attempt to catch Mitchell Santner.Rohit Sharma: The captain drove head-on, showed various shots and then dropped a single score of 48 points. Winning as captain gives Rohit new confidence in the rest of the match.Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar went out on the field with a positive intention and did nothing for the player in his amazing 62 game strike with a hit rate of over 150.Rishabh Pant: Wicket-keeper Pant showed a great application and played in a good position when Daryl Mitchell hit the out-of-bounds in the final round of the match and pushed the team to the goal line.Shreyas Iyer: Iyer's return to the team was unforgettable after being removed from the Indian team at the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. Ayer looked weak during an eight-ball stint in the penalty area and missed the ball along the way. At that time, management expected him to drive the team home with his pants.Venkatesh Iyer: All-terrain rookie Venkatesh Iyer didn't have the opportunity to play the ball, but he started his football career with an international cricket with four great people. However, he would be disappointed not to end the game because he was the victim of the reverse sweep of Mitchell's delivery.Axar Patel: Axar tries to win more in the game at Ranchi without losing a small gate in the opening match. He allowed 31 runs with 4 overs and he faced only one ball while chasing India.Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin was late in the wicket line, but he certainly had an impact when he got two wickets with two decent numbers of 23. The two wickets helped reduce New Zealand's culling rate.Bovneshwar Kumar: The form of Bovneshwar in the first match was very positive for the Indian national team. He seemed to be in full control as he shook the ball in both directions to catch two wickets in a six economy.Deepak Shahar: Shahar wants to improve the economy by giving more than 40 points in the first match. He threw the ball into the right area, but often lost control of his streak and handed many poor deliveries to New Zealand batters.Mohamed Siraj: Siraj looked like someone who came from a break after the IPL. His improvements can only be expected in the next match of the series. He made a small cut with 4 overs giving 39 rounds.For read daily article and know about sports news to visit here - Pitchhigh
1st TEST MATCH | TODAY SPORTS NEWS As soon as BCCI announces the Today Sports News schedule for India, fans will start researching squad details. In particular, most cricket fans will start to search for “List of Players of Today's Indian Cricket Team”.Indeed, as a fan of Indian cricket, everyone started to anticipate their XI match until the BCCI officially announced it. BCCI announces a squad that can be made up of more than 20 players with the appropriate reserve players, which may vary from round to round.Shortly before match day, the board announces the 11th team to play against the opposing team on the field. A team of 11 players will be selected and the 11th will be selected in all domestic matches, not just international matches.It is a violation of ICC rules to provide details of XI's performance in a private setting or before the official announcement.ptchhigh | today sports newsToday Indian cricket team players listToday's information on Team India Playing 11 will be updated here shortly after the draw. Check out today's Indian cricket team.Shubman GillMayank AgarwalCheteshwar PujaraAjinkya Rahane (c)Shreyas IyerWriddhiman Saha (wk)Ravindra JadejaAxar PatelRavichandran AshwinIshant SharmaUmesh YadavIndia SquadShubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav, Srikar Bharat, Jayant Yadav.New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William SomervilleMatch DetailsTournamentNew Zealand tour of India 2021MatchIndia vs New Zealand, 1st TestVenueGreen Park, KanpurDate & TimeDate: November 25, 2021Time: 09:30 AM IST; 04:00 AM GMTToss DetailsIndia won the toss and opt to batWhere to WatchIndia – Star SportsUK – Sky Sports NetworkAustralia– Fox CricketSub-Saharan African countries – SuperSport Cricket.USA – Willow HDLive Online StreamingDisney+ HotstarFantasy LeagueNot only are you a cricket fan or the first to know the details of an XI player, but fans are also looking for an XI player to form a team in the fantasy league.Most cricket enthusiasts prove themselves by joining such a platform and choosing an XI player who can take the lead with the highest score.What are the Platforms to play Fantasy League?Fantasy Cricket is an online game where a virtual team of real cricketers is formed. Points are earned based on the performance of the selected player. If your team is well ranked in the competition, you will earn real money based on the selected competition.What is the Fantasy League platform?Once officially approved by the IPL Board of Directors, the Fantasy League has arrived. A lot of people can be confused as to how to play in the league and follow the tips and rules. For your convenience, our team has developed tips and rules for you to follow, as well as a way to play IPL Fantasy League.FOR DAILY MORE SPORTS NEWS TO VISIT HERE PITHHIGHOutside of the IPL season, there are many platforms offering the same to participate in various international cricket matches. Some of the platforms are:ream 11Crix11Mobile Premier LeagueMy11Circle FantasyPlayerzPot FantasyMyTeam11 FantasyFanFight FantasyHalaplay Fantasy League
Australia’s new Test captain | Today Sports NewsAustralian Defibrillator Pat Cummins is the new test captain of the Australian Cricket Team, officially announced Friday by the Australian Cricket Company. Former captain Steve Smith has also officially returned to the protagonist of Australian cricket as a backup for Pat Cummins.The last fastest player to lead Australia at the test level was Ray Lindwall during the 1956 game. Cummins is the Australian captain in the 47th round.Cummins' appointment leaves Australia as captain within three weeks of Ash's first testing of England following the dramatic resignation of former captain Tim Payne last week and the exposure of the 2017 sexting case. It will be done afterward."Australia’s new Test captain"In 2018, Smith was dismissed from the captain following a South African ball handling the scandal. In addition to losing the team's leadership, he was banished from the leadership position for two years."I am honored to accept the role that will be wonderful summer ashes," Cummins said in his statement. “We look forward to providing the same leadership that Tim (Pain) has given the group over the years.”The first of the five ash tests against the United Kingdom will begin on December 8th in Brisbane."He is an outstanding player and leader," said Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia. "He has received a lot of respect from his teammates and every corner of the game for his attitude and achievements both inside and outside the field."Official Tasmanian cricket authorities (CT) said on Friday a week later that Tim Paine, who was the focus of the entire episode, missed the Ashes v England series during his "leave of absence". The ticket gatekeeper has taken a step forward. He said. Australian Leaders Over the "Sexting" Scandal In a brief statement, government associations said Ben was scheduled to play in Tasmania for a day's home match in Hobart on Friday, but "for the time being". He said he couldn't.For live today sports news updates to visit here:- PITCHHIGH
Mumbai: With time running out and India's various plans to travel to South Africa, BCCI now has no choice but to sit at a table with Cricket South Africa (CSA) and reschedule the series.BCCI is still trying to see if the three test matches can be reduced to two, giving the Indian team more time before flying. Any calls to this effect will likely be answered within the next 48 hours.The Indian cricketer remains unconvinced by the tour yet to play three Tests, three One-Day Internationals, and four T20Is. Arriving in Mumbai to play the second Test against New Zealand and knowing that the vital bubble is immediately expected to enter, players have many questions and no answers.Team members recently raised a series of questions as news began arriving over the past two weeks of a very rapid switch to a news release in countries such as South Africa and Botswana. However, both the BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) said that while the chain could unfold within a very strict biosecurity bubble, minimal air travel would be required within South Africa to ensure the chain occurs, thus minimizing any outside influence. . Risk contact Ajay.The first two Tests are slated to take place in Johannesburg and Centurion at a distance from each other, while the third Test and white-ball matches are scheduled to take place in Cape Town and Paarl, again a short drive away.The Indian leadership was determined to bring the players back and answer the questions posed. TOI understands that BCCI has accepted the idea of answering these questions in the form of questions and answers, which has not yet happened.“Until the players get a response from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there will be confusion because no one knows anything. But if you look at the statement from a ministerial department in the South African government, it emphasizes the security operation. Thanks to BCCI that the two countries share a deep bond. It's his way of saying, "Come on and we'll take care of it. The ball is in the court of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry now.”For the record, the South Australian Department of International Relations wrote to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry this week.Those in the know say the BCCI is confident in the tour and the fact that it can be done within a strict biological bubble, especially with the guarantees the South African government and the CSA have made in favor of the setup. However, the Indian Board of Directors has yet to consider the possible renegotiation and rescheduling as it is short on time.Despite the CSA's guarantee, BCCI will also have to make efforts to explain security protocols to players and this can only happen through conversations.“There is no sign of talks yet. Officials are busy preparing for the general assembly meeting in Kolkata on December 4. There is also a meeting of the IPL board of directors. Where is the time? Now they should be in an active mode now. It has been,” the sources said.From Wednesday, the Indian team will be busy with the second Test in Mumbai and again it takes time to sit at the table with the players and talk about it. In such a case, BCCI has no choice but to reschedule the series.In the meantime, it must be said that this tour from South Africa to India will be very important for the CSA and its finances, especially since the pandemic will have a significant impact on the gambling economy in their country. "If the tour doesn't take off, the CSA is going to take a big hit in the knee," say those who follow those events.visit here to check the latest today sports news - PITCHHIGH
According to a report, the new IPL franchise Ahmedabad is considering multi-talented Hardik Pandya to lead. Pandya was launched last year by the long-running Indian franchise of Mumbai, although it has been an integral part of its creation since its inception in 2015.The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL winners, decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma, hitter Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspri Pomrah, Jasper Pomrah, and Kieron Pollard while releasing the rest of the team.Pandya represented the franchise in 92 games, scoring 1,476 points with an average of 27.33 and also collecting 42 wickets. He worked primarily as a terminator, often tearing up the system.Investment firm CVC Capital has won the tender for IPL's Ahmedabad franchise, while the Lucknow-based team will be owned by RPG Group. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reportedly given both teams until the end of January to sign three players of their choice ahead of the massive auction in February.According to a report in India Today, in addition to Pandya, Imtiaz Ahmedabad is also hoping to bring in Rashid Khan and beat Ishan Kishan.Rashid was released by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, who decided to keep Kane Williamson, Imran Malik and Abdul Samad. Kishan was liberated by Mumbai Indians.Pandya's stock has gone down since he had major back surgery, after which he couldn't hold back at full speed. As a result, he also lost his place in the Indian Test team.The last time he played for India was at the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, where the team could not get past the group stage. He was not selected for the three-game T20I series against New Zealand after the main event and there were conflicting reports behind the decision.Initially, his physique was reported as the main reason why he didn't make up the team, but then TOI reported that the Selectors saw no advantage in playing Pandya only as a hitter.Get all IPL news and cricket scores here - PITCHHIGH
Paral: Shekhar Dhawan believes that every weakness in his career made him "strong", but his serenity and calmness made him go through tough times.The oldest player in India's ODI, he was made much of Dhawan's poor level in domestic cricket, but as was the case with the 36-year-old, he is back with his favorite blue jersey. The maximum score of 79 passes on 84 balls resulted in the loss in his first international match against South Africa.Asked how to keep him away from negativity, Dhawan said, "I don't listen to the media, read newspapers, or watch the news, so I don't receive all that information."You didn't even hit him with a bad streak the first time and it won't be the last but you have to believe in his abilities."I have complete faith in myself, what's my game and I'm clear about it and I stay very calm. It's a part of life, life happens like this, everyone's life has its ups and downs, so if something new this is happening for the first time or in my career or another Once in my life, so it's okay, it just makes me stronger," Dhawan said.Dhawan entered the series after a poor showing in Hazare Trophy scores - 0, 12, 14, 18, 12 in five A-list matches.But if you look closely at Dhawan's career, when there are calls to leave, he always responds with great tackles, as he did in his first ODI, where he seemed to be the best batsman by his side."These things (quitting smoking) always happen and I get used to them and I just know how to do my best and always make sure my preparations are good enough and the process is good and then I go back to God." “...I know with my experience and confidence, that I will do well and I am glad I did so well today,” said the brilliant newbie joking.His effort is to stay fit and healthy until the last part of his race.Knowing full well that he is nearing the end of his career, he said, “In my experience, I will continue to score many kicks, and yes, as long as I play cricket, I will be healthy, happy, and score many kicks.” Hey. AndPlaying shots in the middle of suspended sums is not easy.NOT AN EASY WICKET TO PLAY SHOTS IN MIDDLE OVERS“We got off to a good start and I think the wicket was slow, and it was also taking a little turn. So when you're chasing (almost) 300 rounds, when the middle rank comes in the at-bat, it's not an easy thing to play.”. shooting.“Our pendulums fell into piles and it affected us like a beating unit,” Dhawan said.Dhawan also paid tribute to South African pair Temba Pavuma (110 out of 143) and Rasi van der Dousen (129 out of 96) for their remarkable horns, which paved the way for victory.When asked about the turning point in the match, he said, "I think my two South African rackets hit really well and took the turns very deeply."YOUNGER BATTERS NEED TO MOULD GAME AS PER DEMANDS Dhawan believes that dealing with different match situations comes with experience and the likes of Rishabh Pant, Iyers - Shreyas, and Venkatesh will understand better as they play more games.“It (the discussion) that we have to play according to the situation and what the situation requires, putting the team ahead and the individual's game is important.The left-hander was asked again how the middle-ranking problems could be fixed, and he replied: "Look at our thought process as a unit or a team we're building our team for the 2023 World Cup, so there are going to be some hiccups. Here and there, which is good and we as a team, we analyze How can we improve?ROHIT'S ABSENCE IS A FACTORDhawan believes the team will be stronger after the return of white-ball captain Rohit Sharma and the middle-ranking will also perform cricket better."And I think we all have good clarity now because we have this group of groups and they are going to be there and how they can be improved.“There is no Rohit (Sharma) now, as soon as he comes back an experienced player will come and the middle-ranking (Rahul goes down) will be strong. So the youngsters who have chances will benefit from this experience. We are looking at the big picture.”
Best cricket player in the world in terms of batting average in T20IsGet to know the top three cricketers best cricket player in the world with the highest average T20Is.Average determines the success of a batsman. It is measured by dividing the number of runs a player scored by the number of innings played less. Therefore, if the player does not exist more than once, his hit rate will show a greater value.Therefore, a playmaker who is still not around to see the team across the finish line will demand a higher hitting average despite playing fewer matches. And although the opening goal scored more runs than the final hits, the average hitting would be a little lower because he rarely hits during innings.So, who is the best cricket player in the world in terms of hitting averages in the T20Is?CricChronicle picks up the top three players in this category.Best cricket players in the world with the top average in T20IsPlayersAverageRuns100s50sT20IsVirat Kohli (India)52.6531592890Dawid Malan (England)50.15100311024Babar Azam (Pakistan)47.32203511854Virat KohliKohli is the best cricket player in the world to have an average of over 50 in all three formats. Since he loves to chase the team and watch them cross the finish line, he remains undefeated most of the time and this increases his batting rate in limited cricket. For the record, he is unbeaten 24 times in the T20Is, and is the second-best player among Indian players after MS Dhoni's 42.But that doesn't justify Kohli's dominance in this way. In fact, it was very consistent in the shortest form. He has a score of 28 out of fifty or more, and over 3,000 points in the T20Is - currently the only player with such a record. However, he is yet to hit a ton in this format while his teammates like Rohit Sharma (4) and KL Rahul (2) have good numbers to show in the hundred columns.David MalanaHe's the new rising star of the T20Is. The English cricketer is the fastest in innings to reach 1,000 T20I rounds, breaking the previous 26-round best record set by Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam, and reaching the milestone in just 24 rounds. Malan also has a century to his name in this form and has been at his best in the T20Is as of late. However, he only has 24 T20Is and has a long way to go to justify his place in a rare group of batsmen who average over 50 in T20Is. But for now, Malan is the flavor of the season, and he will be crucial to England's chances at the T20 World Championship this year.Babar AzamThe Pakistani cricketer is often compared to the Indian Kohli across formats. In fact, social media is always trying to find out who is the better batsman out of the two.Recently, Azam broke Kohli's record for fastest 2000 T20I. Azam Al Muallem achieved in 52 rounds, while Kohli achieved in 56 rounds. Azam is indeed a talented batsman but again longevity will be the key. Will Azzam be able to maintain consistency like Kohli?2021 World T20 As the two teams will meet for the first time since the 2017 Champions Cup final, it remains to be seen if Kohli or Azam will win the battle for the best cricketer in the world like this.Also, Read - Who is the IPL God of 2020?
Rohit Sharma is back from an injury break and will lead the Indian team in the next series at home against the West Indies. The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced an 18-player squad for the three-match International One-Day Series and three-match T20I series against the West Indies at home. Indian white-ball captain Rohit will lead the team in ODI for the first time as a full-time captain after missing the South Africa tour due to a hamstring injury. Rohit's return will be a huge boost to a team that has gotten smarter with their shock 0-3 elimination at the hands of South Africa.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav has returned to the team as part of the ODI team. Ravichandran Ashwin, who performed poorly in the ODI series against South Africa, has been disqualified from the team. Young Ravi Bishnoi, who rotates his legs, was called up for the national team for the first time.Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami have been rested from the series.KL Rahul will be available from 2nd ODI onwards.R Jadeja is undergoing his final stage of recovery post his knee injury and will not be available for the ODIs and T20Is.Axar Patel will be available for the T20Is.— BCCI (@BCCI) January 26, 2022The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said both Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammed Al-Shami have taken a break from the series, while Kuala Lumpur Rahul will be available for the second ODI.He added that Ravindra Jadeja will continue to recover from her knee injury and will not be available for the series, while Axar Patel will be available for T20I.Rohit's return will mean he's back to the top of the ODI ranking along with Shikhar Dhawan in shape and could see Vice-Captain KL Rahul rise to fourth.Three ODI matches will be held in Ahmedabad, while three T20 matches will be held in Kolkata.ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh KhanEquipo T20I: Rohit Sharma (capitán), KL Rahul (vice-capitán), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (sem), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel.Read More News - Ravi Shastri's Stunning Comment On Whether Virat Kohli
How to Build Your Own Career in CricketIt is every cricketer's dream to make a career in cricket. And he became an international player. As we know, cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Especially in India, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.It runs in people's blood. The weather, whether it's a test match or some day, or IPL people are going crazy in these countries.In childhood whenever we used to play cricket our parents hated it. Because they think playing cricket instead of studies was wastage of time.At that time they would love to see their kids to be doctor or officer rather to opt cricket as a career. But due to the hard work and talent of cricket teams, parents’ perception has been changed slowly.Nowadays cricket has also become a career in sports option for many youngsters. For choosing career in cricket, one should consider the points given below-How to Make Career in CricketTo excel in the three departments mentioned above, you need to devote a lot of your time to playing cricket. You can visit cricket academy to get help from the professional trainer, who can find the skills in you and enhance it.To play the game without spending a penny, find the nearest ground and ask your friends to play cricket with you. These local matches are the sparks for the international matches and can fulfill your dream as a career in cricket.1. Make Sure You are Good in one of the three aspects batting, bowling and fieldingCricketers should be athletic and should be talented in one of the three aspects of the cricket that are batting, bowling and fielding. If your all aspects are good then you become an all rounder player.2. Make your own identityA cricketer may be a part of a club team, state team, under -19 national teams, national team or of a franchise team. From the national team, you can play cricket at international level.You need to read the stories of Sachin Tendulkar, brian lara, Don Bradman and MS Dhoni, and self-motivate yourself to make your own identity. These stories can help you to start your career in cricket.You can also read the story of the current star player of India, Virat Kohli. How he has forged his identity in the world cricket.3. Get full knowledge about CricketThere are three main types of international cricket-test match, one day match and T20. In domestic level of cricket, there are also three types-the first-class, list A and T20.In all the cricket matches, you need to know the various places of field placement as shown in the figure. You have to aware of the rules of powerplay and normal play and rules of catching and rules of the bowling within the crease.4. Choose your aimIf you really serious about your career in cricket. First, consider the format you want to play (Batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping etc.) And for specialization in that format join the Particular club or team.By playing in that club you can get a chance to play at international level. But before joining any club you have to do a lot of practice on your local pitch.5. Know About your cricket BoardsIn India, BCCI- Board of Control of the Cricket in India is government board which generally Contract players. BCCI arranges the international level matches.It pays to the players and players have to follow a certain code of conduct set by the BCCI. Every country has their own cricket board.6. Think about money in cricketOnce you success to build your career in cricket. and If you make it to the international level you can earn a big amount. BCCI pays 1 crore rupees to the top Cricketers.By participating in the IPLs you can earn additional money. Most of the cricketers earn good money through sponsorships.However, the first class cricket players earn low than top cricketers. Every cricket board in the world pay very handsome salary to their players.7. Do hard work with passionIt is true that life of a cricketer seems glamorous and lucrative. But, before making it to the large stage you have to do a lot of hard work.That means spending a lot of time far from family, friends or even studies. Long training sessions and lots of traveling to different parts require lots of hard work, patience and stamina.8. Feel the importance of cricketThere are lots of perks you can get from cricket. You can get fame. You can earn money without any limit you can travel around the world for free of cost.9. Prepare yourself to perform under pressureThe downside of this career that after being a cricket player you have to go through lots of pressure. During playing the match you have to overcome from all odds and defeat the other team.But if you fail to win you have face lots of the criticism by people and media.10. Get ready for big challenge and Build Your Own Career in CricketFor making the place in the 11 of international team you have to fight a fierce competition by hard work. Thanks to the IPL, which have spawned new talented cricket places, like Jasprit Bumrah, Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav to the international team.Even for top 30, the competition is growing tough due to too many quality players are available with the advent of IPL.You can play for multiple countriesThere is ten test match playing teams. These are India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Pakistan.In India, you can get selected to home team first and through it upper levels. Every country has there own rules for selection of players in test or one-day matches.Many Sports lover are dropping comments how to start career in Cricket when they have nothing to start. I tried to find the answer and the best answer is, You should join sports internships to start your career in sports.More Know about sports - The 10 Best Sports For Girls | Good Sports for Young Girls
Best Player In IPL | God of IPLWho is the god of IPL in 2020? Who is the IPL God or IPL Father these days? IPL fans want to know who the god of IPL is. Do you have any idea who the new IPL god will be? When IPL begins, everyone begins to admire their favorites as IPL's dad. People tend to wonder who the IPL god is and try to confirm the memory of the IPL god. Therefore, if you also want to know who is the god of IPL and who is the father of IPL, read this article.Indian Premier LeagueThe Indian Premier League, also known as IPL or T20, is the Twenty20 Indian Pro Cricket League in India. The IPL was founded by the Cricket Management Board (BCCI) of India in 2007 and the league is held annually between March and May. Eight teams representing eight different states or cities in India will participate. India's IPL is very famous and is one of the busiest leagues in the world. IPL was the first game to be livestreamed on Youtube. As of 2020, 13 IPL seasons have been held, and 2020 is the 13th IPL season.Who Is The God Of Cricket In IPL?When you have to think about the god of IPL, there can be many options, so you only need to settle for one. At first, it was difficult to enter the IPL, so I thought about choosing Chris Gale as the father of the IPL. However, when it comes to batters, Gale is not the highest scorer and is a better player at this level than him. Records show that Virat Kohli has never achieved anything similar to a captain, but can also be called Virat Kohli. Therefore, it can be said here that the god of IPL could be MS Dhoni.Who Is The Baap Of IPL?The IPL god could be MS Dhoni, as he is equally wise in the role of bats and captains. He has over 4,400 IPL courses and is usually the least effective, but on average better than Chris Gale, despite lowering the rankings. In addition, he is one of Germany's Bundesliga's most effective leaders, and under his leadership, CSK is consistently qualified for the playoffs. Undoubtedly, this is usually one of the records of how smart Doni is as a leader, and even a bat. Therefore, perhaps he can be considered the father of the IPL.Who Is The God Of IPL Cricket?Once the skills are shared, based on our analysis, few people can beat MS Dhoni from below, but there could be a single player with a high record. I would like to say here that this is not a biased opinion, but we tried to write the truth in the sense of cricket. You may have different opinions about this.Who Is The New God Of IPL?The new god of IPL could be Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma reached the 4th century and reached 1156 in the T20 series. Rohit Sharma's progress is the same every day in T20 Season 13 his 2020. Rohit Sharma has a very independent personality and needs to be aggressive only when needed, so his game is not just about racing, but about himself. millisecond. After Doni, Rohit Sharma may have the potential to become the new god of IPL.Previews article - Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
IPL Schedule 2022 – Group A, Group B Fixtures, Teams & MatchesThe 15th edition of the Indian Premier League is ready to return with more entertainment and more teams. IPL 2022 is set to start as of the scheduled date and time in India. For the Indian Premier League fans, we have shared detailed information about the 15th Indian Premier League. Read this writing till the end and learn about the new edition of the Indian Premier League i.e. IPL 2022 schedule, teams, matches, fixtures, date, and time. By this writing, you will get detailed and detailed information about the 2022 Indian Premier League.IPL Schedule 2022The 2022 Indian Premier League will be played in two separate virtual groups. The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will include two groups, namely Group A and Group B. It will take place on March 26th. The final match of 2022 and IPL 2022 will be played on May 29, 2022. The list of each group of Indian Premier League teams is mentioned in this article along with the fixture schedule and dates.LeagueIndian Premier LeagueMatch FormatT20IPL Schedule 202226th March 2022 to 29th May 2022.IPL 2022 Start Date26th March 2022IPL 2022 Final Match Date29th May 2022Host CountryIndiaMatches74 (Seventy Four)No. of Participants10 (Ten)Title SponsorTATAOfficial Websiteiplt20.comA total of 70 matches will be played between two groups and 10 teams or participants in the 15th Indian Premier League, and all matches will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, DY Patel Stadium, and MCA International Stadium. Each team played four games at Wankhede Stadium, four games at DY Patil Stadium, three games at Brabourne Stadium, and three games at MCA International. This means that out of the total number of matches, twenty matches will be played at Wankidi Stadium and DY Batel Stadium and fifteen will be played at Brabourne Stadium (CCI) and MCA International Stadium.IPL Teams 2022The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played differently from the previous 14 editions. As we know that two new teams will be the Indian Premier League 2022, these two teams are Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. All 12th Indian Premier League franchises are divided into two groups, Indian Premier League has five teams in each group, see the tabular information and learn about the IPL 2022 team group.TATA IPL 2022 TeamsGroup-AGroup-B(1.) Mumbai Indian(2.) Chennai Super Kings(3.) Kolkata Knight Riders(4.) Sunrisers Hyderabad(5.) Rajasthan Royals(6.) Royal Challengers Bangalore(7.) Delhi Capitals(8.) Punjab Kings(9.) Lucknow Super Giants(10.) Gujarat TitansIPL 2022 Group A TeamsThe Group A teams of the 2022 Indian Premier League are Mumbai India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Rajasthan, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants. Each team in Group A of the 2022 Indian Premier League will play two matches with four teams each and each team will play one match with Group B of the Indian Premier League. Group B teams that will be in the same row as Group A will play two matches between them. In this way, the team will play a total of 14 matches with 10 other participants.Group A Teams and Player list are as follows, check the tabulated information.TeamsPlayersMumbai IndianRohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Dewald Brevis, Daniel Sams, N. Tilak Varma, Murugan Ashwin, Tymal Mills, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Fabian Allen, Mayank Markande, Sanjay Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Aryan Juyal, Ramandeep Singh, Rahul Buddhi, Hrithik Shokeen, Mohd. Arshad KhanKolkata Knight RidersShreyas Iyer (C), Andre Russell (VC), Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Sunil Narine, Sam Billings, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Alex Hales, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammad Nabi, Sheldon Jackson, Rinku Singh, Ashok Sharma, Chamika Karunaratne, Abhijeet Tomar, Rasikh Dar, Anukul Roy, Baba Indrajith, Aman Khan, Ramesh Kumar, Pratham SinghRajasthan RoyalsSanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Prasidh Krishna, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Devdutt Padikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, R. Ashwin, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Navdeep Saini, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Obed Mccoy, Daryl Mitchell, K.C Cariappa, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Dhruv Jurel, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Shubham Garhwal, Baltej DhandaDelhi CapitalsRishabh Pant (C), Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, David Warner, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Rovman Powell, K.S. Bharat, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Yadav, Tim Seifert, Pravin Dubey, Lungisani Ngidi, Yash Dhull, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ripal Patel, Vicky OstwalLucknow Super GiantsKL Rahul (C), Avesh Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Mark Wood, Quinton De Kock, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmanta Chameera, Evin Lewis, K. Gowtham, Kyle Mayers, Shahbaz Nadeem, Ankit Singh Rajpoot, Manan Vohra, B. Sai Sudharsan, Karan Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaIPL 2022 Group B TeamsThe 2022 Indian Premier League Group B teams are Chennai Super Kings, Sun Racers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Gujarat Titans. Each team in Group B of the 2022 Indian Premier League will play two matches with four teams per team and each team will play one match with Group A of the Indian Premier League. Two matches will be played between the teams of Group A which will be in the same class as Group B etc. 14 matches will be played.Group B Teams and Player list are as follows, check the tabulated information.TeamsPlayersSunrise HyderabadKane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tripathi, Romario Shepherd, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan, Abdul Samad, Umran Malik, Kartik Tyagi, Aiden Markram, Sean Abbott, Glenn Phillips, Shreyas Gopal, Vishnu Vinod, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Priyam Garg, R Samarth, Jagadeesha Suchith, Shashank Singh, Saurabh Dubey, Shubham Garhwal, Baltej DhandaPunjab KingsMayank Agarwal (C), Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Shahrukh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Odean Smith, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vaibhav Arora, Raj Angad Bawa, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Sandeep Sharma, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Prerak Mankad, Ansh Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaChennai Super KingsRavindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, MS Dhoni (C), Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo, Shivam Dube, Chris Jordan, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Prashant Solanki, Devon Conway, Mahesh Theekshana, Dwaine Pretorius, K.Bhagath Varma, Simarjeet Singh, N. Jagadeesan, C.Hari Nishaanth, K.M. Asif, Tushar Deshpande, Subhranshu Senapati, Mukesh Choudhary,Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (C), Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Faf Du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Shahbaz Ahamad, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Siddharth Kaul, Jason Behrendorff, Karn Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Chama Milind, Akash Deep, Aneeshwar Gautam, Luvnith Sisodia, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaGujarat TitansRashid Khan, Hardik Pandya (C), Lockie Ferguson, Rahul Tewatia, Shubman Gill, Mohammad Shami, Yash Dayal, David Miller, R. Sai Kishore, Abhinav Sadarangani, Matthew Wade, Alzarri Joseph, Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Dominic Drakes, Varun Aaron, Gurkeerat Singh, Noor Ahmad, Darshan Nalkande, Pradeep SangwanIPL 2022 Schedule Indian Premier League 2022 Group A & Group B Matches (Schedule) are tabulated below, check them out and learn about the same.IPL Schedule 2022MatchesDateTimeCSK v/s KKR26-March-202207:30 PMSRH v/s RR27-March-202207:30 PMGT v/s RCB28-March-202207:30 PMDC v/s MI29-March-202207:30 PMLSG v/s PBKS30-March-202207:30 PMKKR v/s SRH31-March-202207:30 PMRR v/s DC01-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s MI02-April-202203:30 PMLSG v/s GT02-April-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s CSK03-April-202203:30 PMSRH v/s RCB03-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s GT04-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s KKR05-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s RCB06-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s PBKS07-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s KKR08-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s DC09-April-202203:30 PMGT v/s CSK09-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s SRH10-April-202203:30 PMRCB v/s RR10-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s LSG11-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s GT12-April-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s RR13-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s CSK14-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s RCB15-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s PBKS16-April-202203:30 PMSRH v/s MI16-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s GT17-April-202203:30 PMCSK v/s LSG17-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s RCB18-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s CSK19-April-202207:30 PMGT v/s SRH20-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s PBKS21-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s MI22-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s LSG23-April-202203:30 PMGT v/s DC23-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s PBKS24-April-202203:30 PMRR v/s LSG24-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s SRH25-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s GT26-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s KKR27-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s RR28-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s MI29-April-202207:30 PMGT v/s KKR30-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s DC30-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s PBKS01-May-202203:30 PMKKR v/s CSK01-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s DC02-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s GT03-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s LSG04-May-202207:30 PMRR v/s CSK05-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s MI06-May-202207:30 PMSRH v/s LSG07-May-202207:30 PMRR v/s RCB08-May-202203:30 PMCSK v/s DC08-May-202207:30 PMGT v/s PBKS09-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s SRH10-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s KKR11-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s DC12-May-202207:30 PMGT v/s RR13-May-202207:30 PMKKR v/s MI14-May-202203:30 PMLSG v/s SRH14-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s RCB15-May-202203:30 PMCSK v/s GT15-May-202207:30 PMLSG v/s KKR16-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s RR17-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s SRH18-May-202207:30 PMDC v/s LSG19-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s CSK20-May-202207:30 PMKKR v/s RR21-May-202207:30 PMQualifier-122-May-202207:30 PMEliminator24-May-202207:30 PMQualifier-227-May-202207:30 PMFINAL29-May-202207:30 PM All 70 matches of the 2022 Indian Premier League will be played in Mumbai and Pune. The venues for the playoff match have yet to be decided, and a decision is expected soon. In this way, we learn about the matches, schedules, and other important details of the Indian Premier League 2022. If you have any questions or queries related to this, feel free to give your valuable comments.Also, Read - Who Is God of IPL? Check Who is the God of Cricket in IPL
With the recent retirement of Indian master Sachin Tendulkar, there have been a lot of talks, especially in India where cricket is considered a religion, about how the "god of cricket" left the game and cricket will never return to normal. . For some, this may be true. But sport is more than anything else. We had legends before and we will have legends in the future. While not many people come close to the "god of cricket" sign, here are some choices that might be a nice nod to this label.1. Why Sachin Tendulkar | God of Cricket in IndiaThe name says it all. If you try to list the records of this talent, you will spend the next five minutes trying to keep track of how many records and achievements this man has. Playing international cricket for over two decades, playing 200 Tests, and winning everything there is to win in every form of the game. He scored a hundred centuries in international cricket and the list could go on and on. He is arguably the greatest player India has ever seen, the greatest cricketer of all time, the greatest batsman ever, and one of the greatest in the world. People literally adore him as the 'god of Cricket' and he deserves all the praise he gets.Cricket is considered a religion in India and Sachin is considered the god of cricket in India. There is no better statement to justify Sachin Tendulkar's stance than India. Born on the 24th of April 1973 he is a great example of hard work and determination and thus a role model for most of the cricketers who play or dream of having the chance to play in the cricket team. from India. Sachin is considered one of the best and most distinguished players who ever played cricket.Born into a middle-class family, he rose to fame when he played Vinod Cambly in their school tournaments and they formed a record label. This association completely changed Sachin's life and made him famous in a span of two weeks. This fame caught the attention of the Indian selectors and paved the way for his selection to the Indian team for the Pakistan Tour at the age of sixteen. The Pakistani bowling attack was famous for its swinging and fast guards. Sachin had many difficulties against the Pakistani fast shooters but managed to score some kicks. After that, he never looked back and represented India both nationally and internationally for nearly twenty-four years. He was a part of the squad when the Indian team won the World Cup in 2011. He became the top scorer in international cricket and scored a hundred international century. Sachin Tendulkar is the first batsman in cricket history to score a double century in One Day International (ODI), and he holds the record for most runs in both Test and ODI cricket. Also, Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to have completed more than 30,000 rounds of international cricket.2- Don Bradman |God of Cricket in Australia Sir Donald George Bradman: 52 Tests, 6,996 runs, 29 centuries with an impressive average of 99.94. Combined with these amazing stats, he would become a hero to legions of people in his country during the Great Depression of the 1920s. In a game previously set by English players, Australian Bradman redefined art and meaning. He united the country and brought smiles to the faces of those who needed him. He was arguably the best hitter in the game, but he was definitely a god of cricket in every respect.3. Why Sunil Gavaskar | God of Cricket in IndiaBefore Sachin Tendulkar reached the international stage, Sunil Gavaskar was equal to our young children, equal in standing and equal in class. It wasn't hard to write off any player in the history of the game like Sunil Gavaskar. His power of concentration is that of a Buddhist monk in a state of meditation. For me, I can't believe there has been a batsman with a higher level of focus in the history of cricket. When he was hitting, I felt like someone was sitting here meditating instead of playing cricket. He was arguably the greatest defensive hitter of all time and perhaps the greatest hitter of his era.4. Why Lara Brin | God of Cricket in West IndiesKnown for his exceptional guillotine rear lift and outstanding agility in his impeccable striking stance, Lara was not only a prolific player, but a pleasure to watch. Lara was obsessed with the Mavericks, and she knew her game the way James Bond knows women. Her exceptional rebound allowed her to hit the ball at top speed, but she had the clever touch of a French painter who admired her. Scoring 400 points beating his previous record for highest Test score in innings, and keeping the record for singles' highest score in first-class cricket is a sign of all-time greats. It is out there with the best to play the game and definitely deserves to be called God of Cricket.5. Why Shane Warne | God of Cricket in AustraliaShane Warren was that bright, glowing fat man from Melbourne, Australia who could easily tear apart an opponent with his magical delivery, while leaving fans confused as to whether they should love him or hate him. He had that Aussie trait of ruthless aggression along with chivalry and bowling charm. Some say Muttiah Muralitharan was the best spinner, something that can be contested. But having a small gate on a Continental turntable on the Continental courses is one thing, but matching up with the Australian dollar is something entirely new. Not far from Sri Lankans, but personally, in terms of spin, Shane Warren was undoubtedly a god of cricket in Australia.Also, Read - God of IPL
Who’s the king of cricket in world?Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world currently and is also known as the king of cricket in world.World cricket king Virat Kohli has dominated all countries and made a name for himself as the number one in modern cricket. No. King speaks about the greatness of Virat Kohli.Kohli has now been awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Decade, proving that Virat is currently the best cricketer in the world of cricket.King Virat Kohli easily trampled and broke world cricket records hence he is also known as King Kohli.Virat Kohli is the captain of the Indian cricket team and franchisee of IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore. V Kohli is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and he is also called the king of cricket in world. Run machine Kohli has a massive average across all game formats. He scored 7240 points in 86 Test games with an average of 53.62 and scored 27 centuries and 22 fifties.In the ODIs, he scored 11,867 points in 248 games with a perfect average of 59.33 and already scored 4,300 and 58 half-century. He averages 50.80 after 82 matches in a shorter format than the game.king of cricket in the world Virat Kohli is also known as Chasing Master and his average successful chases for India is 98.25, with this he has over 20 chasing centuries for 600 better than God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar.Virat Kohli is the new king of cricket in world : Dean JonesFormer Australian cricketer Dean Jones believes it is time for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a decision on his Test career and says Virat Kohli is 'world-class' with his recent appointment as captain of the Indian Test, the new king of cricket in world.Virat is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers of today and with his style and technique, he has been able to make more and more achievements in his career.Kohli's passion for the game is what makes him the best among all the other competitors and that is the reason why Kohli is called the king of cricket in world.He has demonstrated his skills as a batting officer and also as a very successful captain. He is a modern legend and is sure to go down in the record books as the greatest of all time.Read Also - God Of IPL Why Virat Kohli is called the king of cricket in world?Virat Kohli has maintained consistency in his performance, having an average of above 50 in all the cricket formats. That is the reason people call him a ‘Run Machine. ‘ Apart from that, he is renowned as ‘King Kohli‘ as he has proven himself the number one in modern-day cricket.If next time someone asks you who’s the king of cricket in world, Just say VIRAT KOHLIKohli’s Journey from ‘U-19 Prince’ to ‘king of cricket in world’ :So, how did the talented but reckless, brash, chubby, and fidgety teenager, an Under-19 find, manage to transform himself into a mature, bearded leader of men and one-of-all-time batting greats? Kohli’s story of transformation shall indeed be a case study.It all started with his unflinching commitment to being a fitter cricketer and often a fitter cricketer is also a better cricketer. But it’s not just about his fanatical focus on fitness. Kohli’s success can be attributed to his tremendous cricketing self-awareness.The man has been brutally honest and has been willing to accept the flaws and constantly improve upon them. He identified the loopholes in his batting and worked tirelessly to plug them. He was willing to listen to the pieces of advice he got from experienced players in a constant quest for excellence.Also, Read - God of Cricket
The form of former Bangalore royal captain Virat Kohli has been the subject of debate this season. Against theGujarat Titans last week, he looked like he had rediscovered his form with 53 balls from 58. But his struggle, especially against impacts, came to light again on Wednesday against Chennai Super Kings. Kohli took 33 balls to collect 30 times and then played a part in Glenn Maxwell's race to stop RCB innings.However, on this day, Kohli didn't have to worry about all the fuss about his form as RCB got back on the winning track with an impressive bowling performance. RCB's Mahipal Lomror also demonstrated refinement and self-control while playing 27 Ball 42 (3v4; 2v6).How did the scorecard happen | brand paperLomror and Karthik took the RCB to 173/8 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On a field with good spin and good rebound, pacemakers Josh Hazelwood (1/19), Maxwell (2/22), and Harshal Patel (3/35) prepared the material to break the team's three-game losing streak. RCB won 13 races.CSK beginners Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) and Devon Conway (56) tried to recreate the magic of their previous encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, sharing 182 points. While Shahbaz Ahmed halted the Gaikwad line, Maxwell tipped the scales in RCB's favor by bringing back the quick successors Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu.Moin Ali followed up his value on the ball with 27 34 balls, but after being sent off by Marshall on the 18th, the striker began to fall apart with hasty exits from Ravindra Jadeja, Doni, and Dwayne Pretorius.Earlier, the racket's RCB team was invited, along with Captain Faf du Plessis (38) and Kohli, uniting their half-century partnership at five venues for the best start to the season. But the spinning start in Episode VI - dropped by Mahesh Thekshana (3/27) - left RCB behind.The man who turned the moment in favor of CSK was veteran Ali (2/28). Returning to the team after a five-game gap in the season with no small gate, he took the spinner only twice to prove he's back in action.Ali breaks the opening podium when du Plessis mistimed Loeb's delivery, which Jadeja took deep in the middle of the wicket. The miscommunication with Kohli and his reluctance to exercise Maxwell continued. Ali returned to the top ranking in the RCB when Kohli hit a flat delivery, crashing between the bat and the bag to crash into logs.While Rajat Patidar, 21, was brought back with an excellent throw from Pretorius along with Mukesh Chaudhary, Lomor decided to crush him. The 22-year-old left-footed batsman showed his potential by making a slow drop to Thikshana with a deep square leg and a six to Pretorius. Dinesh Karthik came back between the sets and played the 26-17 game unbeaten.Also Read, - Who is the Best Yorker King? | PITCHHIGH
Who is the King Of CricketIndia is one of the most blessed countries when it comes to outstanding batsmen. Over the years we have seen many great batsmen who have played for India. One of whom is considered the King of Cricket, let's know who he is, about him, and why he is called King.Cricket will always remember Saurav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Sunil Gavaskar, and many more. In 2008, a junior player made his debut with the Indian team and his name was Virat Kohli. With his courage and passion for the game, Kohli quickly made a name for himself as the king of cricket.The King Of Cricket Of FansVirat Kohli has been in the news ever since he got into international cricket. In addition to his aggressive nature, he has gained millions of fans for his performance. He is without a doubt one of the most consistent and agile batsmen in the history of cricket. She is beautiful and watching her play is a real pleasure. Kohli is on the cusp of excellence and has already proven to be one of the best players in international cricket.king Kohli breaks and breaks records with ease. He has dominated every country and made a name for himself as the number one player in modern cricket. Statistics speak of the greatness of Kohli.The bats beast has already scored 60 caps in just 347 matches, and at his current level, he can easily outperform Jack Kalis (62), Kumar Sangakara (63), and Sachin Tendulkar (100).Run machine King Kohli has a massive average across all game formats. He scored 7240 points in 86 Test games with an average of 53.62 and scored 27 centuries and 22 fifties. In the ODIs, he scored 11,867 points in 248 games with a stellar average of 59.33 and already scored 4,300 and 58 half-century. He averages 50.80 after 82 matches in a shorter format than the game.The king of cricket, Virat Kohli, also known as the chase specialist, has an average of 98.25 in successful chases in India, with more than 20 hundred better chases than Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.Virat achieved another milestone of the fastest 10,000 ODI races he achieved in the ongoing series with the West Indies. The previous record was held by Sachin Tendulkar who made 259 tackles while Kohli took only 205 attempts to achieve the feat in the ODI. It also had the lowest number of deliveries and the highest rate of 10,000.Apart from this, he has another milestone waiting for him which is to add over a century as a leader. He scored 14 centuries in just 50 games with 22 games in 220 runs of which Ricky Ponting was, by comparison, much better and well ahead of Ponting. He recently scored his fifth ODI century against the West Indies by any Indian player.This year he also posted amazing numbers in ODIs, finishing fourth with 889 innings (prior to his second ODI against the West Indies). Bairstow leads the list with 1,025, followed by two of his countrymen. But the main difference is that Bairstow played 22 games and averaged 46.59, while Kohli played only 10 and averaged 127.He scored four centuries and three half-centuries this year. In his ongoing streak with the West Indies, he achieved another remarkable feat of partnering with India with Rohit Sharma when he added 246 rounds to a second wicket in pursuit.He is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers of today and with his style and technique, he has managed to achieve more and more achievements in his career. His passion for the game is what makes him the best among all the other competitors and that is why Kohli is known as the King of Cricket. He has demonstrated his skills as a batting officer and also as a very successful captain. He is a modern legend and is sure to go down in the record books as the greatest of all time.|Also, Read- Who is king of cricket in world? | PITCHHIGH
FIR has been registered against ex-Indian Captain MS Dhoni and 7 others in Begusarai, Bihar.Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named in the check bounce case where the FIR was filed against 8 people including Dhoni. FIR has been registered in Begusarai, Bihar, in connection with the bounce of checks by New Global Produce India Limited.A company called SK Enterprises has reportedly filed an FIR report in the CMJ court, Begusarai, claiming that a check of Rs 30 lakh, which they received from New Global Produce India Limited, was bounced.The captain of Chennai Super Kings has promoted the product and therefore the complainant mentioned his name in the FIR.After hearing the case on Monday, the court referred the case to Judge Ajay Kumar Mishra, where the next hearing in the case will take place on June 28.How did MS Dhoni get involved in this?According to reports, SK Enterprises and New Global Produce India Ltd have signed an agreement to provide Rs 30,000 worth of fertilizer to the former. The company distributed the product, but the seller allegedly did not comply with the supplier, so a large amount of the product remained unsold.So the company withdrew the remaining manure and in return presented a check of Rs 30,000 to the agency, but once the same amount was returned the check turned out to beSubsequently, a legal notification was sent to the company, but the agency did not receive any response. Therefore, Neeraj Kumar Nirala, owner of SK Enterprises, filed an FIR against MS Dhoni, who promoted the product in question, and 7 other people.Read More - Virat Kohli change his plans and play ODIs in South Africa
New Delhi: One of the best-known cricketers, Mithali Raj, announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday, having made a major contribution to the promotion of the women's game during a 23-year career.Major finished his illustrious career with a record 7,805 innings in 232 ODIs, the most in the format.With a total of 10,868 runs, she is also the top scorer in women's cricket in all formats.The 39-year-old has competed in the 89 T20 Internationals and although she has played only 12 Tests in her long career, she has managed to score two centuries and remains the only cricketer from India to do so in the longest formula.It pulled out of the T20 format in 2019 and its decision to stop running all formats was expected after India's massive ODI World Cup campaign in March. She was the team captain at the ICC Mega Event.In a statement posted on Twitter, Mithali wrote: "As a kid, I took the journey dressed in India Blues because it is the greatest honor to represent your country. The journey has been full of ups and downs."“Each event has taught me something unique and the past 23 years have been the most rewarding, challenging and enjoyable years of my life. Like all travels, this should also come to an end. Today is the day I retire from all forms of international travel. I am a cricketer.”The cricketer has reached great heights through his exploits with the bat for more than two decades.When it debuted in India in 1999, women's cricket was a neglected sport but now it has become a career choice with millions of girls aspiring to be just like her.In addition, he wrote in his statement: “Every time I entered the field, I did my best with the aim of helping India win. I will always appreciate the opportunity to represent the three colors.”“I believe now is the time to reveal my playing career as the team is in the hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian cricket is bright.“It has been an honor to lead the team for so many years. He has definitely shaped me as a person and I hope he will help shape Indian women’s cricket as well.”Mithali has played in six ODI World Cup Finals and also holds the record for seven consecutive half-centuries.He is the only Indian captain, male or female, to have led India to two World Cup Finals (2005 and 2017).The team's performance in 2017 gave a huge boost to women's football.However, they were eliminated five years later by a fairy tale that ended in New Zealand, where India was quickly eliminated from the competition after an inconsistent campaign.Also Read - Top 10 Richest Cricketer in The World | Pitchhigh
Buoyed by the response to the industry's strong bid for IPL media rights, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said it was the wording of the bid document that paved the way for the program."The tender prepared by BCCI for this process was excellent. It allowed to discover the optimal price and the final figure is the asset note (IPL)," Shah told TOI.Shah's team started working out the details of ITT months ago and there was a lot of deliberation about what packages were going to be offered."I kept talking about Package C in particular from the beginning and we can all see the difference it made in the overall auctions at the end. The digital space in India, anywhere in the world, has been a fast-growing space. And we they were extremely confident in presenting a specific plan to the bidders. That's exactly what happened."The Package C tender brought the price determination to the final figure of Rs 44,000 crore."The money that BCCI will get from these rights over the next five years will help the board with many things for years to come. BCCI is also working on women's cricket at the under-16 and under-19 level, which is for the IPL female, the feed line will beBut it worked," he said.Meanwhile, Rebecca Campbell, President of International Content and Operations for The Walt Disney Company, said, "We are pleased to expand our partnership with the Indian Premier League and look forward to offering the next five seasons across our portfolio of television channels. We place disciplined deals with a focus on long-term value."We decided not to go ahead with digital rights given the cost required to secure that package. IPL is an important component of our TV channel portfolio in India. We look forward to other multi-platform rights, including future rights from ICC and BCCI. Will explore those cricket rights".Also, Read - Rishabh Pant to Lead India Against South Africa
Former India national team player Virender Sehwag believes captain Rohit Sharma could be relieved of his leadership duties in the T20I formula, allowing him to better manage his workload.Rohit has not been able to appear in all India matches since taking over as captain due to injuries and workload management.In an interview with PTI-language, Sehwag said, “If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as a leader in the T20 format, I think Rohit (Sharma) can feel comfortable and the following things can be fixed in the future.”.“First, it would allow Rohit to deal with his workloads and mental fatigue given his age.The official Indian broadcaster, he said, “Secondly, once someone new has been appointed as captain in T20I, it is time for Rohit to take a break and lead India in both Tests as in ODI.” renews itself.” - England Series.However, Sehwag said that if the team's management sticks to its current policy of having a single leader to run India in all three formats, Sharma remains an ideal choice."If the Indian think tank still wants to go ahead with the same policy, which is to allow one person to run India in all three forms, I still think Rohit Sharma is the best person for that."Sehwag raised a point pertinent to divided leadership in an age when the ever-bustling international calendar focuses more on managing injuries and mental fatigue.The separate captain concept was first tested in June 1997 when England appointed Adam Holyoke as the ODI team captain and Alec Stewart was the test team captain at the time.Over the years, it has been used by other teams including Australia, West Indies, and South Africa.However, India's cricket ecosystem is slightly different from that of Australia or England, with multiple centers of power operating more seamlessly across all formats than in the Indian subcontinent.Many captains have not been tested in Indian cricket for a long time. India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has publicly stated that divided leadership cannot work in Indian cricket as it is not part of our 'culture'.When Rohit was appointed as baseball captain last year, India could have divided the captain for a long time. However, Kohli soon abandoned the trial leader, promoting Rohit as the leader of all forms.Combinations for T20 World CupWhile there are plenty of permutations and combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year, the illustrious former India international said his top three picks among batsmen for the tournament would be Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL. Rahul.Star batsman Virat Kohli is currently the number three hitter in India.Sehwag said: "India has options when it comes to heavy-hitting in the T20. However, I will personally accept Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul as the top three hitters at the World Cup in Australia. Me." He added, "The right combination of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, or for that matter, Ishan and KL Rahul, could be very interesting for World T20."Sehwag, who was notorious for taking several intimidating bowlers to the cleaners in his heyday, has praised young fast-throwing player Imran Malik and believes the 22-year-old should be the better of Muhammad Shami and Jaspreet. cup of choice. Parah is a mainstay in Indian bowling.Sehwag said, “If there is one fast player who has impressed me the most, it is definitely Imran Malik. He has definitely followed India’s plans to have one of the top bowlers like Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohamed El Shami. He should be a part.”,"This IPL has given us many promising young bowlers, but Imran's skill and talent will definitely earn him a place in the Indian team in all three formats in the long run," he added.Also, Read - Who is the Father of Cricket | PITCHHIGH
India dropped four regular members for the first two matches against AustraliaIndia now looks ahead to their last and final practice for the ODI World Cup at home as they take on five-time champions Australia in a three-match series beginning September 22 after their perfectly timed Asia Cup title haul in Colombo on Sunday, where they defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. The selection committee made up to four changes, when most people would have anticipated India to remain the same save for that one injury issue involving Axar Patel.Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector for the BCCI, read out the roster for the three-match home series against Pat Cummins' team virtually the day after India's Asia Cup victory. India selected a 15-member team for the opening two games and a 17-member team for the championship match.India lost four regular players for the first two games in Baroda on September 27, while the selectors only recruited two additional players to their 15-member World Cup team for the final match. The squad was without Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma for the first two games.Responding to a question from the press, Agarkar revealed: "Few of the players have been given a breather. Rohit has taken a break.""Luckily we got a fair amount of cricket at the Asia Cup," Agarkar added. "If not, we would've looked at it some other way. More than physical, sometimes guys need a mental break, which isn't a bad thing leading into a tournament like the World Cup."For the third game, everyone will be available. We will play our World Cup squad. This [squad for the first two ODIs] gives us a chance to give guys sitting outside a chance. It's still a strong squad. Like I said, if we hadn't got a lot of cricket at the Asia Cup, who knows, we may have thought differently."Rohit and Kohli had both been rested for the West Indies ODI series and had only returned to the set-up in the Asia Cup. In a bid to test India's bench strength, both had relinquished their original batting spot in the first ODI match against West Indies before being rested for the second and third game. They had later missed the T20I contest and the tour of Ireland as well.In fact, Hardik led India in place of Rohit in the last two ODIs. Hardik has participated in every ODI match against the West Indies. While both were resting for the Ireland tour, Kuldeep also participated in the competition.In the first two games against Australia, KL Rahul will serve as the captain and Ravindra Jadeja as his backup. Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been chosen for the first two games, and they will both be heading the Indian team at the Asian Games later this month.Also Read: Top 10 fantasy cricket websites in india
Indian women's cricket team made history in the Asian Games 2023, clinching the gold medal in their first-ever participation at the quadrennial event.The Indian women's cricket team made history in the Asian Games 2023 on Monday as Harmapreet Kaur & Co. defeated Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final. In what was the Indian cricket team's first-ever participation in the Asian Games' cricketing events, the women's team claimed the top podium spot after producing a fine all-round effort. Though cricket has been a part of the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014, neither the men's nor the women's Indian team had participated in the event.Batting first, Harmanpreet's girls put 116 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets. With the ball, India put a stunning display on the 22-yard strip, restricting Sri Lanka to just 87/8. Titas Sadhu was the pick of the bowlers for India, bagging 3 wickets for just 6 runs in 4 overs.As for the match, the Indian team elected to bat first after winning the toss, that marked the return of Harmanpreet Kaur after 2-match suspension. After the early dismissal of Shafali Verma, opener Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt the innings.Inoka Ranaweera gave SL the much-needed breakthrough, getting rid of Smriti for 46 off 45 balls with four boundaries and a six. India was 89/2 in 14.5 overs and the 73-run stand between Mandhana-Rodrigues was over.That wicket caused a collapse in the Indian innings as except for Rodrigues, who scored 42 in 40 balls with five fours, no other batter could stand tall against the Lankan side. India ended their innings at 116/7 in 20 overs.Kumari (2/30), Ranaweera (2/21) and Udeshika Prabodhani (2/16) were among the wickets for Sri Lanka.In the chase of 117 runs, Sri Lanka was troubled by medium-pacer Titas Sandhu, who dismissed the top order consisting of skipper Chamari Athapaththu (12), Anushka Sanjeewani (1) and Vishmi Gunaratne (0), reducing SL to 14/3 in 4.2 overs.Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva had started to rebuild the Lankan innings, helping them cross the 50-run mark in 9.3 overs. But Rajeshwari Gayakwad turned the tide in India's favour by removing Hasini for 25 off 22 balls, with four boundaries and a six. SL was 50/4 in 9.5 overs.From then on, the road to gold got tougher for SL, as spinners Deepti Sharma and Devika Vaidya restricted the run flow. But Nilakshi and Oshadi Ranasinghe fought back with some boundaries, leaving SL with 43 to get in the final five overs.But Pooja Vastrakar, India's star in the semifinal with the ball, removed Nilakshi for 23 off 34 balls, ending a fighting 28-run partnership. SL was 78/5 in 16.1 overs.Deepti also removed Ranasinghe, who played a fighting knock of 19 in 26 balls. SL was 86/6 in 17.4 overs.
As we look ahead to a momentous year of cricket, featuring marquee events like The Ashes and the Cricket World Cup, the question on everyone's mind is: Who are the best cricket players in the world right now? These tournaments will undoubtedly showcase the skills and prowess of some of the finest athletes on the planet. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the performances of the best cricket players in the world, as they vie for glory and cement their names in the annals of cricketing history. It's a thrilling time for cricket fans, as we witness these exceptional athletes push the boundaries of their sport and vie for the title of the best cricket player on the global stage.Indeed, determining the best cricket players in the world is a complex task, given the diverse formats and demanding schedules they face. While the ICC rankings offer some insight, they don't provide the full picture. Creating such a list involves a delicate balance, considering T20 specialists alongside established Test legends and factoring in current form as well as historical performance.The debate also brings into question whether all-rounders enjoy a natural advantage in these rankings. Should multi-format stars be ranked differently than red-ball masters or short-form experts? These are crucial considerations when compiling a top 10 list of the best cricket players in the world. It's a comprehensive evaluation that recognizes the diverse skills and contributions of these athletes across the spectrum of cricket formats.For all the statistics at our disposal to analyse modern cricketers, this list is still subjective. All cricket fans will have their own view on who should be included and in which order.10. Shaheen Shah AfridiSince making his debut for Pakistan as a teenager, Shaheen Shah Afridi has wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the best cricket players in the world, especially in the bowling department. Standing tall at 6 feet 6 inches, Afridi boasts exceptional pace and has the ability to extract tricky bounce, even on the flattest of pitches in Pakistan and the UAE.What sets him apart is his versatility as a bowler across all three formats of the game. In Test matches, Afridi showcases remarkable control and swing, effectively constraining the scoring rate and keeping batsmen under constant pressure. Transitioning to the white-ball arena, his repertoire includes a deadly mix of yorkers and hostile short deliveries, making him a formidable force both with the new ball and during the crucial death overs. Afridi's prowess with the ball makes him a vital asset in the world of cricket and a player who consistently ranks among the best.9. Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav, an established T20 sensation, particularly with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, presents an intriguing challenge when it comes to ranking the best cricket players in the world. Widely regarded as the finest T20 batsman on the planet, Yadav's limited exposure in just 20 ODIs and no Test matches complicates his ranking.Yadav's rise to the global stage occurred relatively late in his career, owing in part to being a late-bloomer and, to some extent, India's delayed call-up. However, what he has unequivocally demonstrated in the IPL and his brief stint in international cricket is his status as a genuine 360-degree hitter. Once he finds his rhythm, he becomes an unstoppable force and a nightmare for bowlers. Suryakumar Yadav's ability to consistently deliver exceptional performances in T20 cricket has solidified his reputation as one of the best cricket players in the world.8. Steve SmithSteve Smith's cricketing record unquestionably establishes him as one of the best cricket players in the world. With a Test batting average of over 60, his prowess in the longest format is truly remarkable. While his white-ball cricket contributions are relatively limited, he boasts an impressive record in ODIs.Notably, after averaging over 110 during the 2019 Ashes series, Smith's Test performances have seen a slight dip, but he remains firmly in the upper echelon of Test batters. What sets him apart is his ability to excel on all types of cricketing surfaces, making him a prominent figure in the world of cricket. When the time comes for his retirement, Steve Smith will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest batters of the 21st century.7. Kagiso RabadaSimilar to Afridi, Kagiso Rabada burst onto the international cricket scene at a tender age and has since consistently proven himself to be among the best cricket players in the world. Rabada's exceptional skills transcend all three formats, characterized by his pace and bounce, which make him a potent force even on surfaces that offer limited assistance to fast bowlers.In the wake of a golden era for South African fast bowling spearheaded by legends like Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, Rabada has seamlessly assumed the role of the team's bowling leader. His performance statistics are nothing short of outstanding, with a historically remarkable Test match strike rate further solidifying his status as one of the premier cricketers in the world today.6. Babar AzamBabar Azam's cricketing journey began with a stellar performance for Pakistan in white-ball formats, but he has since evolved into one of the nation's all-time greatest batters. Azam boasts impressive statistics across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, often shouldering the burden of carrying a subpar Pakistan batting lineup.Drawing inevitable comparisons to the illustrious Fab Four, Babar Azam has, in recent years, eclipsed several members of that quartet. Remarkably, he won't even turn 30 until October 2024, setting the stage for what could be an all-time great career, placing him in the esteemed company of past Pakistani icons like Younis Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Mohammad Yousuf. In the current cricketing landscape, Babar Azam undoubtedly stands as one of the best cricket players in the world, with a bright future ahead.5. Joe RootWhile Joe Root's batting averages may not shine as brightly as some of the other elite batters around the world, it's important to consider that a significant portion of his cricket career has unfolded on the challenging pitches of England. Despite this, Root has unquestionably established himself as one of the finest players of his generation, making a strong case as England's greatest ever batter.It's worth noting that his absence from England's white-ball teams could potentially be used against him in discussions about the best cricket player in the world. However, this is more a reflection of the depth and quality of England's batting options in shorter formats rather than a limitation of Root's talents. Root's remarkable cricketing skills and consistent performances in Test cricket have solidified his place among the cricketing elite.4. Jasprit BumrahWhen Jasprit Bumrah is in peak form and fitness, he undeniably stands as the most complete fast bowler in world cricket. His unique, jerky action, combined with a short run-up, poses a formidable challenge for batters, making it exceedingly difficult for them to read his deliveries. Bumrah's repertoire of skills allows him to torment batters in various ways.Whether it's swinging and seaming the red ball to create awkward angles or deploying a hostile bouncer with the white ball, Bumrah exhibits a remarkable range of variations and an uncanny ability to deliver pinpoint yorkers. His unorthodox approach is precisely what makes him the quintessential modern pace bowler, capable of adapting to different formats and conditions. In discussions about the best cricket player in the world, Jasprit Bumrah's diverse skillset and consistent performance rightfully earn him a prominent spot among the cricketing elite.3. Shakib Al HasanShakib Al Hasan's cricketing journey has often been overlooked, making him one of the most underrated players in the sport's history. Using a traditional and somewhat simplistic measure of an all-rounder, it's notable that Shakib boasts a higher batting average than his bowling average in Tests, ODIs, and T20s. Furthermore, he holds the coveted position of the number one all-rounder in both T20Is and ODIs, and he's ranked third in Tests according to the ICC rankings.Despite moments of controversy in his career, Shakib's true value may only be fully appreciated once he decides to retire from the game. He remains the standout performer for Bangladesh and has consistently delivered exceptional performances, making him not only one of the best cricket players in the world but also a symbol of inspiration for his nation.2. Rashid KhanRashid Khan, while not relying on significant spin, has masterfully wielded his leg-spinners to become one of the most lethal weapons in white-ball cricket. His red-ball career has also shown remarkable promise, particularly with Afghanistan's newfound Test status.Known for his pinpoint accuracy and a googly that is notoriously hard to read, Khan has excelled across various short-form leagues and boasts a stellar record in over 150 white-ball matches for Afghanistan. In addition to his bowling prowess, Rashid Khan has demonstrated his worth as a versatile all-rounder, often contributing valuable runs to the team when wielding the willow. His consistent performances have rightfully earned him recognition as one of the best cricket players in the world, particularly in the limited-overs formats.1. Ben StokesBen Stokes may not hold the title of the best batsman or the best bowler in the world, and he might not even top the statistical charts as the best all-rounder. However, when the pressure is at its peak, Stokes is undeniably the man you want with either bat or ball in hand. His career is punctuated by headlines such as two World Cup triumphs and the nearly unbelievable heroics at Headingley in 2019. Yet, beyond these historic moments, Stokes has consistently been the match-winner for his team on countless occasions.In 2022, when he took on the Test captaincy, the Christchurch-born all-rounder orchestrated a remarkable transformation, turning England from one of the world's weakest teams into an unstoppable force. In the process, he reinvented the way the world perceives the five-day game.Although Stokes's statistics may not always stand out, and he has recently retired from ODI cricket, he has remained a match-winner across all formats throughout his illustrious career. His leadership has proven transformative, making him a captain who can reshape a team's destiny. When assembling a lineup for a one-off match in any format, few cricketers can stake a claim to inclusion as firmly as Ben Stokes. He is, without a doubt, one of the best cricket players in the world.
Hardik Pandya, the talented Indian cricketer, has not only made a name for himself with his exceptional skills on the field, but has also accumulated significant wealth. The Baroda all-rounder is seen as the future India white-ball captain and continues to lead the T20I side in the absence of Rohit Sharma.As the star all-rounder grows in his career, let's delve into Hardik Pandya's net worth and explore how much he earns both from cricket and various brand endorsements.Hardik Pandya Cricket Contracts and Match FeesAs an integral part of the Indian national cricket team, Pandya receives a substantial income through his central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He falls under the A category, which guarantees him an annual retainer fee of INR 5 crore (approximately USD 700,000). Additionally, he earns match fees for every game he plays for India.Hardik Pandya IPL Earnings Apart from representing his country at the international level, Hardik is also a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for Mumbai Indians from 2015 until 2022, when he signed up for Gujarat Titans to lead them to the title. His performances have earned him lucrative contracts over the years. In IPL auctions, franchises have shown great interest in acquiring his services due to his explosive batting and effective bowling skills. Ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Pandya was drafted in by Gujarat Titans, a franchise that made its debut in the league that year, for a whopping Rs 15 Crore. According to Forbes, Hardik rakes in a substantial sum of Rs 24.87 crore in income annually. However, when it comes to his Instagram earnings, he brings home a whopping Rs 65,94,622.80 for each post, according to data shared by Mansworld India.Hardik Pandya Net Worth in Rupees The Baroda cricketer - who made his international debut in 2016 - has been a vital member of India's limited-overs side. By the end of the IPL 2023 season, in which he led Gujarat Titans to the final, Hardik had reportedly accumulated a net worth of Rs 91 crore ($11 million approximately).Hardik Pandya Brand Endorsements Hardik's popularity extends beyond just cricket grounds. With his charismatic personality and stylish image, he has become a sought-after brand ambassador. Several renowned companies have roped him in to endorse their products or services. Some prominent brands associated with him include Dream11, BoAt, and many more. These endorsements contribute significantly to his net worth.Investments and Assets of Hardik Pandya Like many other successful athletes, Hardik has made wise investment decisions to grow his wealth. He owns multiple properties in India, including a lavish house in his hometown Vadodara. Moreover, he possesses a collection of luxury cars that add to his overall assets.Hardik Pandya's Personal Life and Philanthropy Hardik's personal life also plays a role in shaping his net worth. He has been known for leading an extravagant lifestyle and often shares glimpses of it on social media platforms like Instagram. The cricketer also earns a good amount of money via paid promotions on social media. He commands 26.7 million followers on the image and video-sharing application Instagram and enjoys a massive 9.5 million followers on micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter. Additionally, he actively participates in various charitable causes and donations. Hardik has accumulated substantial wealth through cricket contracts, match fees, IPL earnings, brand endorsements, investments, and assets. With each passing year and remarkable performance on the field, his net worth continues to soar higher. Alongside being an exceptional cricketer representing India globally, he has become a prominent figure in the world of sports business as well.FAQsQ. Who is Hardik Pandya? Hardik Pandya is a talented Indian cricketer.Q. How did Hardik Pandya accumulate significant wealth? Hardik Pandya accumulated significant wealth through his career in cricket and various brand endorsements.Q. What is Hardik Pandya's net worth? The exact net worth of Hardik Pandya is not mentioned in the article.Q. How much does Hardik Pandya earn from cricket and brand endorsements? The article explores how much he earns both from cricket and various brand endorsements.
Huge sixes in cricket have always thrilled fans and remained a topic of conversation for years to come. While some former cricketers and pundits argue that these colossal hits should receive extra recognition, the precision and reliability of technology, which is regularly scrutinized when measuring such distances, have not supported these claims. Nevertheless, it's always a delight to recall some of the most unforgettable moments in the game. So, let's revisit the longest sixes ever hit in the history of international cricket.1. Shahid Afridi || 153 meters vs. South AfricaMost people consider Afridi to be one of the most dangerous players in cricket. Afridi was an all-round player with a reputation for hard hitting and leg-spin bowling. With 37 deliveries, Afridi also held the world record for the fastest ODI century. The record, held for 17 years, was broken by Corey Anderson. It should come as no surprise that Shahid Afridi is the owner of the record for the longest six hits in international cricket as his name is frequently at the top of lists such to this one. This six that he hammered off Ryan McLaren is one of the most talked-about sixes in cricket history, given the distance it covered.2. Brett Lee || 130 meters vs. EnglandBrett Lee was a key member of the Australian squad that clinched the 2003 World Cup. His Test debut took place in 1999, and he bid farewell to international cricket on July 12, 2012. Lee's Test career came to a close with an impressive tally of 310 wickets, and he secured 380 wickets in One Day Internationals. From 2000 to 2009, only Muttiah Muralitharan outshone Lee in terms of ODI wickets, establishing him as one of the premier bowlers of his era. Among the numerous entries in the list of longest sixes, one that stands out is Brett Lee's monumental hit against West Indies, a shot that originated from an improbable source. In that particular game at the Gabba, Brett Lee contributed 47 runs for the home team, but it's his single six in that innings that remains etched in memory.One remarkable instance was the 2005 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, where Lee nearly steered Australia to a remarkable comeback in a gripping and thrilling match. Despite his aggressive demeanor on the field, Lee rarely allowed his emotions to overcome him. He relished competing against opponents and displayed sportsmanship, even in defeat, often sporting his signature smile. Lee was not only a formidable opponent but also a gentleman off the field, fostering good relationships with players from rival teams. He was one of the few Australian cricketers who was widely admired in India.3. Martin Guptill || 127 meters vs South AfricaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.4. Liam Livingstone || 122 meters vs. PakistanOn April 19, 2015, Livingstone grabbed the spotlight with an extraordinary cricket feat. He notched up a stunning 350 runs from just 138 balls while playing for his club team, Nantwich. This incredible performance was hailed as one of the highest individual scores in the history of one-day cricket.In the 2016 season, Livingstone marked his debut in first-class cricket while representing Lancashire. He further solidified his cricketing journey when he was awarded his county cap on April 24, 2017. This honor came after he led Lancashire to their first victory of the 2017 season, while serving as a stand-in captain.Liam Livingstone has established himself as one of England's most esteemed cricketers in shorter-format matches. He is known for his exceptional skills and performances. Notably, in a T20I game against Pakistan at Headingley last year, Livingstone smashed a colossal six that soared to an astounding distance of 122 meters, even leaving the stadium boundaries.5. Corey Anderson || 122 meters vs. IndiaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.6. Mark Waugh || 120 meters vs. New ZealandMark Waugh, often referred to as Junior due to being slightly younger than his twin brother Steve, comes from a cricketing family. His brother Dean Waugh also has a cricketing background, having represented New South Wales in both first-class and List A cricket. While Mark has often been in the shadow of his more renowned brother Steve, he remains one of the lesser-acknowledged cricketers in the exceptional Australian cricket team.Mark Waugh, however, has had his fair share of memorable moments on the cricket field. One such instance occurred during New Zealand's 1997 tour of Australia when he faced Daniel Vettori. Waugh showcased his remarkable strokeplay by striding down the track and smashing the ball an astonishing 120 meters down the ground at the WACA. His batting style has drawn comparisons to legendary cricketers such as Stan McCabe, Alan Kippax, Victor Trumper, Charlie Macartney, and Greg Chappell. His elegant and stylish approach to the game aligns him with these iconic names in cricket history.7. Yuvraj Singh || 119 meters vs. AustraliaYuvraj Singh's illustrious cricket career was marked by several accolades, including the prestigious Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honor, which he received from the Indian government in 2012. Yuvraj's exceptional all-round abilities were on full display during the 2011 World Cup, where he etched his name in history by becoming the first player to achieve a remarkable feat - taking a 5-wicket haul and scoring 50 runs in the same World Cup match. His overall performance in the tournament was outstanding, with 15 wickets and 362 runs to his name, earning him the well-deserved title of the "Man of the Tournament." Yuvraj Singh's elegant and masterful strokeplay has earned him a place among cricket's greatest batsmen.Yuvraj's incredible six-hitting prowess was exemplified during the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. In a match against Australia, he showcased his legendary hitting with an astonishing shot, breaking the official record for the longest six ever struck by an Indian batsman. Facing a delivery from Brett Lee that clocked over 90 mph, the left-handed Yuvraj flicked it effortlessly over square leg, sending the ball soaring a remarkable 119 meters.In the subsequent years, Yuvraj Singh dedicated himself to improving his fitness and made a successful return to the cricketing arena in early 2017 after missing the 2015 World Cup and 2016 World T20. Recognizing his experience and skills, Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, saw Yuvraj as a valuable addition, particularly with the 2017 Champions Trophy approaching. Following his comeback, Yuvraj delivered several outstanding innings, including a scintillating performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener. However, after the Champions Trophy, Yuvraj, along with a few other senior players, was dropped from India's squad. His fielding, which had once been exceptional, notably declined during this phase, highlighting the challenges of maintaining top form over an extended career.8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni || 118 meters vs. New ZealandMahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, bid farewell to international cricket in all formats on August 15, 2020. His illustrious career was marked by remarkable leadership, guiding the Indian cricket team to several significant victories. Dhoni served as captain during India's triumphs in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Under his leadership, India also clinched the Asia Cup in 2010 and 2016.In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, MS Dhoni is renowned for his exceptional finishing abilities. He holds the record for the second-highest number of sixes by an Indian batsman. In a memorable moment during the third ODI of India's 2009 tour of New Zealand, Dhoni, the Indian captain, unleashed a colossal six that traveled an astounding 118 meters.Dhoni's association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a remarkable tale. When the IPL gained prominence, cricket enthusiasts were eager to see which team would secure the services of the then-Indian skipper. The Chennai Super Kings, backed by an organization well-versed in managing sports, recognized the importance of strong leadership for building a successful franchise. They made a significant statement by signing Dhoni for a whopping 6 crores, making it the highest fee at the time. Dhoni's impact was profound, as he emerged as the third-highest run-scorer in the 2013 season, single-handedly leading CSK to the IPL final. Under his captaincy, CSK secured IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful and revered leaders in IPL history.9. Chris Gayle || 116 meters vs. IndiaChris Gayle is widely regarded as one of the greatest Twenty20 cricket batsmen in the history of the sport, and many even consider him the best. His contributions have been pivotal to the success of West Indies teams, which secured victories in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004, the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012, and the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016. Chris Gayle's impact transcends all three formats of the game, and he has set numerous records. His reputation as one of the most formidable and powerful batsmen in cricket history is well-deserved. As a former captain of the West Indies, he holds the world record for the most sixes hit in international cricket and is known for launching some of the longest sixes seen in the game. One such monumental six was his 116-meter strike off Yusuf Pathan during a group stage match in the ICC T20 World Cup against India.His prowess in Twenty20 cricket led to high expectations during the 2008 auction, especially after his remarkable century in the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services with a substantial bid of 800,000 USD. Gayle's next three years were nothing short of spectacular, marked by a century on debut, ending the 2011 season with 608 runs and the Orange Cap, amassing 733 runs and another Orange Cap in 2012, and achieving the record for the highest individual T20 score of 175 not out against the Pune Warriors in 2013, a feat that included a remarkable 31-ball century.10. Ijaz Ahmed || 115 meters vs. IndiaHe smacked Virender Sehwag for a 115m six and crossed one of India's largest stadiums. The visitors were dominant throughout the game, creating havoc on the Indian bowlers and claiming a memorable victory important to Pakistan's Pepsi Cup hopes.
World Cup 2023: India have not beaten New Zealand in a knockout game in any ICC event. Rohit Sharma's men face a stiff test against the BlackCaps when the two sides meet in the first semi-finals on Wednesday in Mumbai.In ShortIndia have lost 9 matches out of 14 games to New Zealand in ICC white-ball eventsIndia have not beaten New Zealand in an ICC knockout match so farIndia will head into the semi-finals of the World Cup as firm favouritesIndia appears unbeatable in the home World Cup. Despite facing criticism leading up to the marquee event, the team has responded like champions, securing victories in all nine matches during the league stage. There's a strong possibility that India could emulate Australia's success in 2003 and 2007 by finishing the World Cup campaign undefeated.Everything seems to be clicking at the right time for India. Rohit Sharma has led from the front in a sensational campaign as captain, and more importantly, as a ruthless opening batter. Virat Kohli has piled up the runs, scoring 594 in 9 matches. The middle-order, unlike 2019, is looking strong with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul among the runs. The absence of Hardik Pandya has not induced panic; instead, it has brought more clarity to the team regarding player roles. They have opted for a strategy of playing with five frontline bowlers, incorporating all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. India's bowling unit has performed exceptionally well, with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj causing havoc for the opposition teams. The spin duo of Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav has further showcased their mastery in the art of spin bowling.However, India have to start afresh on Wednesday when they face New Zealand in the semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium. Yes, Rohit Sharma's men have the advantage of playing in front of a packed crowd, but history doesn't favor the Men In Blue.India and New Zealand have played each other 13 times in ICC events in white-ball cricket, but they have managed just 4 victories. Yes, India defeated New Zealand in Dharamsala a couple of weeks ago but it was the BlackCaps that gave India their toughest test in their dominant run in the league stage.Not many would have forgotten the 2019 World Cup semi-finals. India headed into the semi-finals in Manchester after having topped the league stage. And New Zealand, much like 2023, sneaked through to the semi-finals at the 4th spot. However, Kane Williamson and his men battled past a Virat Kohli-led side into the final.New Zealand did not do anything extraordinary. Like always, they did the basics right. Reading the pitch wonderfully well, New Zealand posted 239 on the board after winning the toss and opted to bat. Despite the game slipping into the Reserve Day due to rain, New Zealand kept their nerves under check and perfectly executed their bowling plans against India.India's top-order was blown away as Matt Henry and Trent Boult ran riot in overcast conditions. India slipped to 5 for 3 after losing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for 1 each. Ravindra Jadeja battled hard with 77 and MS Dhoni nearly pulled it off with a 50 but the former captain's heartbreaking run-out sealed the deal - an 18-run win for New Zealand.In the other knockout match that India and New Zealand have played in an ICC tournament (white-ball), New Zealand successfully chased 265 against a Sourav Ganguly-led side in Nairobi.New Zealand, led by Stephen Fleming, won the toss and opted to field. India rode on a 117 from Sourav Ganguly and 69 from sachin Tendulkar to post 264. The total could have been much more but India collapsed from 202 for 1, losing their last 5 wickets for just 62 runs.India's bowling attack, led by Venkatesh Prasad, got the early wickets but a sensational 102 not out from all-rounder Chris Cairns helped New Zealand win the ICC Knockout trophy.IND vs NZ in ICC WHITE-BALL TOURNAMENTS1975 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Manchester1979 World Cup: India lost by 8 wickets in Leeds1987 World Cup: India won by 16 runs in Bengaluru1987 World Cup: India won by 9 wickets in Nagpur1992 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Dunedin1999 World Cup: India lost by 5 wickets in Nottingham2000 Champions Trophy: India lost by 4 wickets in Nairobi (Final)2003 World Cup: India won by 7 wickets in Centurion2007 T20 World Cup: India lost by 10 runs n Johannesburg2016 T20 World Cup: India lost by 47 runs in Nagpur2019 World Cup: No result2019 World Cup: Lost by 18 runs in Manchester (semi-final)2021 T20 World Cup: Lost by 8 wickets in Dubai2023 World Cup: Won by 4 wickets in DharamsalaIndia will certainly head into the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup as favourites but count New Zealand out at your own peril. The BlackCaps have not had a dominant run in the World Cup as they lost 4 matches on the trot before beating Sri Lanka in a must-win game to qualify for the semi-finals. However, they will be prepared to hand India another tough challenge. Also Read: Top 10 longest crickter six
Best PS 5 Games: For all PS5 gaming enthusiasts, knowing the top-rated Playstation 5 games list means an unparalleled experience. The list of best PS 5 games in India includes different genres like sports, racing, arcade, fantasy, adventure, and more. So, which one will you choose?Top PS5 Games: If you own a Playstation 5, you may be on the lookout for a list of games to enjoy on your console. Finding the top-rated PS5 games can be challenging, as you would typically have to visit multiple eCommerce websites to check the ratings. However, if you know a one-stop platform where you can discover the best PS5 games online, the task becomes much simpler. In that vein, we have compiled a selection of some of the best PS5 games that you can purchase to fully immerse yourself in the world of gaming.So, if you're searching for the finest Playstation 5 games available online in India, explore some of the most popular options you can acquire. Whether for yourself or as a gift for friends and family members who are gaming enthusiasts, these PS5 games are sure to provide an incredible gaming experience.Best PS 5 Games: Enjoy Playstation 5 With These Fantabulous OptionsSeeking the best PS5 games? Great, you have landed on the right page as we have handpicked some of the finest and most impeccable PS5 games that you can purchase online in India. These PS5 games are available from EA Sports, Microsoft, and other big brands. So, what're your waiting for?Best PS 5 GamesPrice In IndiaGod Of War Ragnarok | Standard Edition | PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)Rs 4,299Far Cry 6Rs 2,855Cricket 22 | International Edition | PS5 (PlayStation 5)Rs 1,999FIFA 23 Standard Edition PS5 (PlayStation 5)Rs 4,068Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for PlayStation 5Rs 3,930Unchartered Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)Rs 1,499Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition (PS5)Rs 2,854WRC 9 (PS5)Rs 5,409Best PS5 Games In India: Top PicksSeeking the best Playstation 5 games? Bingo! Unlock your favorite games that you can play on your PS5 console and get an out-of-the-world gaming experience for yourself today:God Of War Ragnarok Standard Edition PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)For all PS 5 lovers, this is your chance to get the top-most war game of all time. The God Of War Ragnarok takes you on a journey where you experience the most aesthetic and quite fearful landscapes to face a wide array of enemies (creatures, monsters, and Norse Gods). Appreciated for its fantastic combat mechanics and outstanding voice acting & animation, this PS5 game is a blessing for adventure gamers. Along with this, the offered PS 5 game is known for its stunning visuals and mindblowing action, offering an impeccable option for gamers. PS 5 Game Price: Rs 4,299.Far Cry 6 Standard Edition Playstation 5 (PS5) - 29% OffOn the hunt for the best PS 5 game? If you have a fully-fledged action game that is backed by a gripping and strong storyline, Far Cry 6 is the right choice for you. Offered by UBI Soft, this PS 5 game gives you the option to play as dani rojas and eventually evolved as a guerrilla fighter to make the nation free. Along with this, if you really love an FPP game where you can roam freely and where you can enjoy exquisite graphics, then this PS 5 game is the right choice. PS 5 Game Price: Rs 2,855.Cricket 22 International Edition PS5 (PlayStation 5) - 50% Off For those who are seeking the best PS5 game with respect to cricket, this one is a treat for you. Offered by Big Ant Studios, the Cricket 22 is an awesome PS5 game that allows you to experience iconic series like Ashes, Big Bash, etc. With modern mechanics, realistic commentary, and gripping career mode, this PS5 game is considered as the most accessible cricket game you can get on any gaming console. Moreover, this PS 5 game is known for its flashingly-fast loading speed and a full suite of immersive visuals that offer you a visually realistic cricket experience. PS5 Game Price: Rs 1,999.FIFA 23 Standard Edition PS5 (PlayStation 5) - 15% OffFor all football fans, Electronic Arts bring you the FIFA 23 Standard Edition. Ideal for PS 5 consoles, this FIFA 23 is an excellent choice for both, solo and multiplayer modes. The modern HperMotion2 technology of this PS 5 game will allow you to play and feel the real-like football animation that you can find nowhere else. Moreover, this Playstation 5 game is appreciated for its gaming realism, new features, and amazing soccer dribbling techniques that will make you fall in love with FIFA 23. PS 5 FIFA 23 Price: Rs 4,068.Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for PlayStation 5 - 13% OffIf you are a gamer, you know the name COD or call of duty. Now get ready to experience the world of arcade shooting and exciting multiplayer modes as Activision Classics comes up with the Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War for the PS 5 console. This Playstation 5 game allows you to immerse in the world of the geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. You can play this PS 5 game with the snigle-player campaign by exploring iconic locales such as East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters, etc. PS 5 Call Of Duty Price: Rs 3,930.Unchartered Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Game (PlayStation 5) - 35% OffIf you’re a fan of adventure games, the Unchartered Legacy of Thieves is an excellent PS 5 game to go with. Versed with massive and highly-detailed environments amongst the other Unchartered games, this one comes with a gripping narrative and a vast adventure coaster spread across the Indian peninsula, which further comes with an amalgamation of urban, ancient, jungle, and other environments. Thrilling action and an immersive gaming experience are what this Playstation 5 game is all about. PS 5 Unchartered Price: Rs 1,499.FAQs1. What games are worth buying on PS5?Some of the best PS5 games right now that you won't regret getting are:Disco Elysium (Final Cut)Genshin ImpactResident Evil VillageReturnalDeathloopSpider-Man Miles Morales + Spider-Man RemasteredHitman 3Control (Ultimate) 2. Is PS5 better for gaming? When it comes to the best console gaming experience, the Playstation 5 or PS5 is the best among the lot. 3. Is Xbox better than PS5? The Xbox Series X tends to lead against PS5 with respect to specifications. For instance, the processing or clock speed of Xbox is 3.8 GHz while that of PS5 is 3.5 GHz. 4. Which console is more powerful? When it comes to the power of gaming consoles, Xbox Series X proceeds over PS5 as the former has 12 TFLOPS of power across 52 CUs while the latter has 10.3 TFLOPS of power across 36 CUs. 5. How do you select the best PS5 games in India?It all depends on what kind of PS5 games you love the most. For arcade game lovers, Fortnite, PUBG, Free Fire, etc will do, for those who prefer sports games, Cricket, FIFA, Basketball, and similar games will be a fit and so on. 6. Which are the best PS5 games related to superheroes?The best PS5 games in India vis-a-vis superheroes are:Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesGravity Rush 2Batman: Arkham KnightMarvel's AvengersChroma SquadBatman: Arkham Collection 7. Which are the best PS5 games related to sports?Some of the best PS5 games in India vis-a-vis sports are:EA SPORTS FIFA 23WWE 2K22NHL 22Riders RepublicTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2NBA 2K22 Also Read: Top 5: Most Played Online Games in the World [In 2024]
On Wednesday, Sreesanth had posted a video where he said that Gambhir had called him something which was very rude.In an emotional video shared on his Instagram channel, S Sreesanth disclosed the content of his heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir during a Legends League match between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals.Sreesanth revealed, "He repeatedly called me a fixer, saying 'Fixer, fixer, you're a fixer... you f**k off, fixer.' These were the words he used on live television at the center of the wicket. He continued using this language, and even in front of the umpires as they tried to intervene.""I maintained my composure and did not utter a single offensive or abusive word towards him. I simply questioned him, asking 'What are you saying?' and responded with a sarcastic laugh," added Sreesanth during an Instagram live video on Thursday.The incident had happened in the second over, when Gambhir hit a six and a four against Sreesanth. Then, the bowler bowled a dot ball after which there was a flare-up between the two.It must be noted that the Delhi police had alleged that Sreesanth and two other cricketers were involved in spot-fixing during the 2013 season of the Indian Premier League. But the charges were later dropped by a Delhi court.“Just wanted to clear the air with what happened with Mr fighter. One who always fights with all his colleagues. For no reason whatsoever. He does not even respect his senior players, including Viru bhai. That’s exactly what happened today. Without any provocation, he just kept on calling me something which was very rude which shouldn’t have been said by Mr Gautam Gambhir,” the former India bowler had said in a video on Wednesday.He went on to add: “I am not at all at fault here. I just wanted to clear the air straightaway. What Mr Gauti has done, sooner or later all of you will get to know. The words which he used and the things he said on a cricket field, live, is not acceptable. My family, my state, everybody has gone through so much. I fought that battle with all your support. Now people want to down me for no reason. He said things he shouldn’t have said. I will surely let you know what he said.”
Mumbai Indians (MI) made a shocking decision ahead of the upcoming season, naming Hardik Pandya as the captain of the franchise. The franchise roped in Hardik from Gujarat Titans as part of an all cash trade deal ahead of the auction. Just a few days before the auction, the five-time champions announced that Hardik will replace the long-serving Rohit Sharma as the captain of the franchise. The decision came as a shock to many, but not former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar, who felt that this is the right time for a change.Now, Manjrekar has questioned Rohit's role as a batter in the shortest format of the game."Rohit Sharma, for me, as a batter, is a question mark in T20 cricket. has shown promise, the way he played in the fifty-over World Cups. But that's a completely different format, when you know you have fifty overs. They bat in that fashion. Bowlers just bowl differently in 50 overs as well," Manjrekar said on-air during the second ODI between India and South Africa.The cricketer-turned-commentator also pointed out that Suryakumar Yadav is the only reliable batter in Mr's line-up."Ishan Kishan, from couple of seasons before MI paid the big bucks... he is in the same kind of form. Tim David is still trying to fill the shoes of Kieron Pollard. On form, one player that you can maybe depend on, the player who you can expect to come good, is Suryakumar Yadav," he added.On the decision to name Hardik as captain, Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians' Global Head of Cricket, admitted that it was a tough decision."The legacy is something we want to build on and make sure we keep fighting for those wins, those trophies. That's the focus going ahead. Probably, everyone in their eyes will think it is too soon, but it is a decision we had to make at some point," Jayawardene told Jio Cinema.Notably, Rohit has also been missing from India's T201 setup, along with fellow batter Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Virat last played a T20I in 2022.Both players also opted out of the white-ball leg of the ongoing tour of South Africa. They will return to the team for the two-match Test series, starting with the first game from December 26 in Centurion.Also Read: IPL Auction 2024: Shock and excitement, Mitchell Starc reacts on record 24.75-crore deal with KKR
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that star batter Virat Kohli has opted out of the first two Test matches against England citing 'personal reasons'. In an official statement, BCCI said that Kohli had conversations with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence and extended their support to the cricketer. "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons," BCCI said in their official statement."Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention," the statement further read.Kohli missed the first T20I match against Afghanistan due to 'personal reasons' and earlier, he also missed an intra-squad match in South Africa as he had to fly to London.The BCCI statement also asked the media to refrain from 'speculating on the nature of his personal reasons' and said that Kohli's replacement will be announced in the coming days."The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.""The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series," the statement concluded.Also Read: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is: 3 Reason Why BCCI Had To Pick Them
DLS full form is Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method, a mathematical formulation designed to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances. It is generally accepted to be the most accurate method of setting a target score.The DLS method was devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis, and was first used in 1997. In 2015, the method was updated by Australian academic Steve Stern, and its name was changed to the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method.The DLS method takes into account two factors: the number of runs scored by the team batting first and the number of overs remaining in the match. It also considers the number of wickets lost by the team batting first, as this can have a significant impact on their scoring rate.The DLS method calculates a target score for the team batting second based on the following formula:Target score = (Average score at par – Average score per wicket lost by the team batting first) * Overs remaining in the matchThe average score at par is the average score that a team would score in a given number of overs, based on historical data. The average score per wicket lost is the average number of runs lost per wicket, based on historical data.The DLS method is used to set a target score for the team batting second in both international and domestic limited overs cricket matches. It is also used in other sports, such as baseball and softball.Advantages of the DLS method in CricketThe DLS method has a number of advantages over other methods of setting a target score in rain-affected matches. These advantages include:It is a fair and objective method, as it is based on historical data.It is relatively easy to calculate, even without the use of a computer.It is flexible enough to be used in a variety of different match situations.Disadvantages of the DLS method in CricketThe DLS method also has some disadvantages, including:It can be complex and difficult to understand.It can be inaccurate in certain situations, such as when the team batting first has lost a lot of wickets early in the match.It can be difficult to implement in matches where the weather conditions are constantly changing.Overall, the DLS method is the most accurate and reliable method of setting a target score in rain-affected limited overs cricket matches. It is used in all international and domestic limited overs cricket matches, and it is becoming increasingly popular in other sports as well.Examples of the DLS method in useHere are a few examples of the DLS method in use:In the 2019 Cricket World Cup final, England were batting first when the match was interrupted by rain after 24.1 overs. England had scored 222/2 at that point. The DLS method was used to calculate a target score of 241 runs for New Zealand, who had 49 overs to score them. However, New Zealand were only able to score 241 runs in 46.1 overs, and England won the match by one run.In the 2021 Indian Premier League, the match between the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was interrupted by rain after 18.4 overs. The Delhi Capitals had scored 159/3 at that point. The DLS method was used to calculate a target score of 162 runs for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had 17.2 overs to score them. However, the Sunrisers Hyderabad were only able to score 157 runs in 17.2 overs, and the Delhi Capitals won the match by four runs.These are just two examples of the many times that the DLS method has been used to determine the outcome of a rain-affected cricket match. The DLS method is a fair and accurate method of setting a target score, and it is an essential tool for the modern game of cricket.History of the DLS Method:The DLS method was first introduced in 1997, and it is named after its developers, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis. These two statisticians from England created the method to address the issue of rain-affected matches and ensure equitable results. Later, in 2014, the method was modified and renamed as the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to include the contributions of Professor Steven Stern, an Australian statistician.How Does the DLS Method Work?The DLS method takes several factors into account to adjust the target score for the team batting second. These factors include the number of overs bowled, the number of wickets lost, and the resources available to the team at the time of the interruption. The calculation aims to provide a fair target, considering that the team batting second might have lost fewer wickets or have more overs to play when the match is affected by rain.The basic process of applying the DLS method can be summarized as follows:The number of overs to be bowled in the match is determined, taking into account the overs lost due to rain or other interruptions.The target score is recalculated based on the number of overs and wickets remaining. The DLS method provides a table of par scores for different combinations of overs and wickets lost.The team batting second is required to achieve the revised target within the available overs.If the revised target is achieved, the team wins. If not, the team batting first wins.Example of DLS Method in Action:Let’s consider a hypothetical situation where a team batting first scores 250 runs in 50 overs. However, due to rain, the second innings is reduced to 40 overs. Using the DLS method, the target for the team batting second might be revised to 200 runs. This revised target ensures that the team batting second has a fair opportunity to win the game within the reduced overs.Criticism and Controversies:While the DLS method is widely accepted and used in international and domestic cricket, it has not been without its share of controversies. Critics argue that the method can sometimes produce unrealistic targets, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes. Additionally, the DLS method has been criticized for being complex and challenging for fans and players to understand fully.Despite these criticisms, the DLS method has become an essential tool in the world of cricket, helping to manage the impact of adverse weather conditions and ensuring that matches are decided fairly.Also Read: IPL 2024 Tickets Online Booking, Date, Ticket Price, Schedule and Booking Steps
The BCCI announced the schedule for the first two weeks of IPL 2024 with 21 matches across 10 cities. The schedule for the remaining matches will be announced after the upcoming general elections' dates are revealed. Defending champions CSK will face RCB in the season opener on March 22 in Chennai. Check out the full list of captains for all 10 teams in IPL 2024.Chennai Super KingsSunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Gujarat TitansPunjab KingsRajasthan RoyalsRoyal Challengers BangaloreLucknow Super GiantsMumbai IndiansKolkata Knight RidersAlso Read: IPL 2024 schedule announced for first 21 games: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, venues, timings in IST
Cricket demands a variety of equipment to ensure safety and enhance performance. This encompasses protective gear, training equipment, and items for cricket ground maintenance. This guide provides insight into key considerations when buying cricket gear and highlights available training tools to aid skill development.BATSMEN STAY SAFECricket can pose risks without proper gear, so it's crucial to follow health and safety guidelines. Whether you're facing fast bowlers as a professional or just starting out as a youngster, there are essential cricket equipment items every batsman should prioritize.To enhance your protection, it's advisable to contemplate acquiring an arm guard or chest guard. Opting for higher-quality gear can offer superior safety. For instance, an Aero Strippers lower body protector provides comprehensive protection compared to a standard Thigh Guard, safeguarding both thighs and the front hip. If you're a wicketkeeper, essential equipment includes a helmet, wicketkeeping pads, inner gloves, abdominal guard, and wicket-keeping gloves.Naturally, a Cricket Bag is essential for storing all your equipment. Our range of cricket bags varies in size and style, encompassing backpacks, holdalls, and wheeled bags.CRICKET TRAINING EQUIPMENTThere exist numerous equipment options, both large and small, that can elevate your game and bolster your team's standing.Practice cricket bats, designed for honing your eye, and specialized fielding training cricket bats are readily available. Similarly, practice training balls are invaluable for refining batting techniques, addressing weaknesses against spin or swing bowling, or testing fielding reflexes.Additionally, there are training aids like crazy catch nets that enable solo fielding practice when teammates are unavailable. Other offerings include baseball-inspired catching mitts, side-arm cricket ball throwers, and batting tees. Fitness training equipment such as training hurdles and ladders can also help enhance stamina for the upcoming season.Investing in such equipment provides you with optimal opportunities to develop your skills. It's worthwhile to inquire with your cricket club about potential funding assistance for these items.CRICKET GROUND EQUIPMENTBowling machines, artificial coaching turfs, and cricket nets/lanes serve dual purposes as both training equipment and essential features of a cricket ground aimed at enhancing the performance levels of your members.Bowling machines from trusted brands like Flicx or Bola are increasingly viewed as indispensable investments for ambitious cricket clubs seeking to refine their players' skills. These machines offer an effective means of transforming weak shots into strengths by consistently pitching the ball in desired areas on the pitch, and they can even simulate swing and spin.Every premier cricket facility is equipped with cricket nets and training pitches to simulate match scenarios and offer excellent training conditions for mid-week practice sessions. Cricket nets ensure safe and practical practice, while coaching pitches focus on enhancing technical skills. Certain village cricket clubs still choose artificial turf for match days due to its minimal maintenance requirements compared to a conventional cricket square.MATCH DAY CRICKET EQUIPMENTTraining is valuable, but a cricket club must also be fully equipped and prepared for matches. Therefore, the following cricket items should be considered essential for any cricket club:Cricket StumpsCricket ScoreboardCricket Balls (new & spare)Umpire's Coat/Ball CounterCricket BailsBoundary ropes or flagsCricket ScorebookAll reputable cricket clubs will possess sight screens, pitch rollers, pitch covers, and mowing equipment.ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: CRICKET SETS & BUNDLESIf your colts cricket section is thriving, along with having a variety of soft cricket balls, it's advisable to invest in multiple Cricket Sets to provide essential equipment for training sessions. Similarly, if you're a wandering side or a casual team playing sporadically, or if your club has numerous occasional players, acquiring a Club Cricket Kit could be beneficial. Additionally, for individuals who enjoy coordinated cricket gear and favor a specific brand, a cost-effective Cricket Bundle is an excellent choice, allowing you to purchase high-quality batting essentials in a single order. Other related links that may be of interest to you:All about Cricket BatsCricket Training GearCricket ClothingCricket Accessories
Rohit Sharma is set to captain India in their pursuit of long-awaited glory, as the BCCI unveils the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.Before the announcement, speculation abounded regarding the wicketkeeper selection, with several candidates competing for the position. Ultimately, India has placed their trust in Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson as the wicketkeepers.This signifies Pant's comeback to international cricket after a near-fatal accident in December 2022, which sidelined him for over a year.Shivam Dube's consistent IPL performance ensured his retention in the squad after his recent appearances in the T20I series against Afghanistan. The 30-year-old, in exceptional form for the Chennai Super Kings, has amassed 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.41.India has opted for a spin-heavy bowling lineup featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal, while the pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and vice-captain Hardik Pandya.In the batting department, the selection of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav for the top order alongside captain Rohit Sharma was as expected.Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh have been named among the reserves along with pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.Notably absent from India's squad is KL Rahul, who featured in the last two T20 World Cup campaigns (2021 and 2022).India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. SirajReserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh KhanIndia are placed in Group A of the tournament alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts USA. Their campaign begins on 5 June against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York before they take on Pakistan in one of the most awaited matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup.Also Read: Paris 2024 Olympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results
Indian cricketers are celebrated figures in the country, and their birthdays are often marked by fans and media alike. These occasions provide an opportunity for fans to reflect on the players' contributions to the game and to Indian cricket, and to wish them well in their future endeavors. Birthdays are a special time for fans and followers to show their love and support for their favorite players.Here is a list of Indian cricket players' birthdays.PlayerBirthdaySachin Tendulkar24 April 1973Virat Kohli5 November 1988MS Dhoni7 July 1981Rohit Sharma30 April 1987Yuvraj Singh12 December 1981Virender Sehwag20 October 1978Sourav Ganguly8 July 1972Rahul Dravid11 January 1973Anil Kumble17 October 1970Harbhajan Singh3 July 1980Ravichandran Ashwin17 September 1986Rishabh Pant4 October 1997Jasprit Bumrah6 December 1993Shikhar Dhawan5 December 1985Hardik Pandya11 October 1993KL Rahul18 April 1992Mohammed Shami3 September 1990Bhuvneshwar Kumar5 February 1990Dinesh Karthik1 June 1985Ravindra Jadeja6 December 1988Kuldeep Yadav14 December 1994Yuzvendra Chahal23 July 1990Mohammed Siraj2 February 1993Navdeep Saini23 February 1992Prithvi Shaw9 November 1999Shubman Gill8 September 1999Ishan Kishan18 July 1998Suryakumar Yadav14 September 1989Washington Sundar5 October 1999T Natarajan27 May 1991Shardul Thakur16 October 1991Deepak Chahar7 August 1992Axar Patel20 January 1994Krunal Pandya24 March 1991Rahul Tewatia11 September 1991Varun Chakravarthy14 November 1991Nitish Rana14 February 1993Sanju Samson11 November 1994Hanuma Vihari3 October 1991Kedar Jadhav26 March 1985Umesh Yadav25 October 1987Wriddhiman Saha24 October 1984Cheteshwar Pujara25 January 1988Ajinkya Rahane6 June 1988Mayank Agarwal16 February 1991Shreyas Iyer6 December 1994Manish Pandey10 September 1989Shivam Dube20 May 1990Also Read: Everything you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024FAQ:Q. Who is the No 1 player in Indian cricket?A. Sachin Tendulkar. He is one of the greatest cricketers in history. His nickname is "Master Blaster".Q. What is cap no in cricket?A. The cap is numbered according to how many players have represented that side before them. For example, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was the 187th player to represent India at Test level, and was awarded cap number 187. It is also sometimes used to refer to the number of times a player has played.Q. Who is India's no. 1 test batsman?A. Sachin Tendulkar, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, still holds several records.Q. Who is the father of India cricket?A. Know your College Admission Chances Based on your Rank/Percentile, Category and Home State. Maharaja Ranjit Sinhji is referred to as the Father of Indian Cricket.
Crash Course in Cricket: Understanding the Game and ScoringCricket, often called India's unofficial religion, can be confusing for newcomers. But worry not! This guide will break down the basics of the game and scoring, making you ready to join cricket conversations in no time.The Game: Teams, Equipment, and FieldTwo Teams: Cricket is a battle between two teams of 11 players each. Batsmen score runs, bowlers try to get them out, and the wicket-keeper catches and gathers throws behind the wickets.Essential Kit: The game revolves around the ball, the bat, and the wickets (three stumps with bails on top).The Field: Matches are played on a large oval field. The center has a rectangular pitch with a 22-yard length. At each end, there's a set of wickets.The Match: Innings, Overs, and DurationInnings Breakdown: A match is divided into innings, where each team bats for a set time or number of overs (balls bowled). One-day internationals have 50 overs per innings, Twenty20 has 20, while test matches last for days with a set number of overs bowled each day.Action on the Pitch: During an inning, two batsmen from the batting team are on the pitch, facing the bowler from the opposing team (bowling team). The rest of the bowling team fields around the pitch.Basic Rules and RegulationsFair Play in the Field: Fielding positions are restricted to ensure fairness. Only two fielders can be placed close to the batsmen in a specific area during the first 10 overs. This rule changes as the game progresses, allowing more fielders closer to the batsmen later on.Penalty Balls: There are three types of penalty balls that award runs to the batting team:No Ball: Occurs when the bowler bowls illegally, giving the batsman a free hit (cannot be dismissed except by run-out or stumping).Wide Ball: Awarded when the ball is too far outside the batsman's reach to be played comfortably.Dead Ball: Happens when the ball bounces twice or more before reaching the batsman. No runs are scored, but the bowler bowls again.Bye and Leg Bye Runs:Bye: Scored when the ball avoids the batsman's bat and body, but the batsmen still run.Leg Bye: Scored when the ball hits the batsman's body (while trying to play the ball) and the batsmen run.Scoring Runs and Winning the GameRuns: Batsmen score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets, or by hitting the ball to the boundary.Running: One run is scored for each complete run between the wickets.Boundaries: Four runs are awarded if the ball touches the ground before going over the boundary, and six runs for a ball going over the boundary without bouncing inside the field.Getting Batsmen Out (Wickets): The bowling team aims to dismiss batsmen (lose their wicket) to stop them from scoring. Common ways to get a batsman out include:Catch: A fielder catches the ball hit by the batsman within the boundary.Bowled: The ball bowled by the bowler hits the wicket.Leg Before Wicket (LBW): The ball hits the batsman's leg or body in line with the stumps.Stumped: The wicket-keeper removes the bails with the ball before the batsman gets his bat or body grounded behind the crease.Run Out: A batsman is caught out of his crease when the ball hits the wicket.Winning: The team with the most runs at the end wins the match.Now you have the basics! With this knowledge, you can confidently follow cricket matches and participate in conversations with your cricket-loving friends and colleagues. Remember, there are more intricacies to the game, but this guide equips you with the fundamentals to get started.Also Read: Best Example Of Nepotism Pakistan Star Azam Khan
The ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA has already provided high-quality action, memorable upsets, and standout performances.As the tournament progresses, here's a look at what each team needs to do to advance to the Super Eight stage.Group A Teams: India, United States, Canada, Pakistan, Ireland1. India (4 points | 1.455 NRR): With two wins and a strong net run rate, India is in a favorable position. A victory against either the USA or Canada will likely secure their progression.2. United States (4 points | 0.626 NRR): The USA has had a perfect start. Winning either of their remaining matches against India or Ireland should be enough to advance.3. Canada (2 points | -0.274 NRR): Canada needs to win their upcoming matches against Pakistan and India to stay in contention. Beating Pakistan is crucial.4. Pakistan (0 points | -0.150 NRR): Pakistan must win both of their remaining games against Canada and Ireland and improve their net run rate. They also need either India or the USA to lose their matches.5. Ireland (0 points | -1.712 NRR): Ireland needs to win against the USA and Pakistan and hope other results favor them, which is a tough ask given their current position.Group B Teams: Scotland, Australia, Namibia, England, Oman1. Scotland (5 points | 2.164 NRR): A win against Australia will confirm their progression. They might already have enough points to advance, depending on other results.2. Australia (4 points | 1.875 NRR): Another win, particularly against Scotland, will likely secure their spot in the next round.3. Namibia (2 points | -0.309 NRR): Namibia needs to win their remaining matches against Australia and England, which will be challenging.4. England (1 point | -1.800 NRR): England must win their remaining games against Oman and Namibia and hope for favorable outcomes in other matches, particularly the Australia-Scotland game.5. Oman (0 points | -1.613 NRR): Eliminated - Oman cannot progress but have shown competitive spirit.Group C Teams: Afghanistan, West Indies, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand1. Afghanistan (4 points | 5.225 NRR): One more win against either Papua New Guinea or West Indies will secure their spot.2. West Indies (4 points | 3.574 NRR): A win against either New Zealand or Afghanistan is needed for progression.3. Uganda (2 points | -4.217 NRR): Uganda needs a big win against New Zealand and other results to go in their favor.4. Papua New Guinea (0 points | -0.434 NRR): PNG is unlikely to advance but will aim to gain experience and potentially cause an upset.5. New Zealand (0 points | -4.200 NRR): New Zealand needs to win all their remaining matches against West Indies, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.Group D Teams: South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal, Sri Lanka1. South Africa (6 points | 0.603 NRR): Already in a strong position, South Africa is close to securing their spot in the Super Eight.2. Bangladesh (2 points | 0.075 NRR): Beating the Netherlands is crucial. Winning against Nepal could also secure their progression.3. Netherlands (2 points | 0.024 NRR): The Dutch need wins against Bangladesh and Nepal to advance.4. Nepal (0 points | -0.539 NRR): Nepal must win all their remaining matches to have a chance, which is challenging given their current form.5. Sri Lanka (0 points | -0.777 NRR): Sri Lanka needs big wins against Nepal and the Netherlands and must rely on other results to favor them.Also Read: T20 World Cup Broadcasters Announce Special Feed For Hearing And Visually Impaired Fans
Shubman Gill will be sent home after the US matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, according to Cricbuzz. A reserve pacer, likely Avesh Khan, might also return home after the June 15 game against Canada in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the publication added. These two have been travelling as reserve players with the Indian team.Shubman Gill, who typically plays as an opening batter, and pacer Avesh Khan may need to stay back if a regular player gets injured during cricket practice on June 14 or the game the next day.However, this is unlikely because bad weather in Florida could disrupt the World Cup schedule. Also, Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the squad along with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the third opener. Rohit and Virat opened for India in the first three games.The team will likely rely more on spinners in the Caribbean, so an extra pacer might not be needed. It also means that India’s premium spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, is likely to be included in the team.Both Shubman and Avesh were in Florida as of June 13, as they flew with the team from New York to Fort Lauderdale on a chartered flight on June 12, the publication added. After their game at Nassau County International Stadium in Long Island, the charter was arranged for both the India and USA teams.The travels for both the players were planned for the US leg only, unless there were unexpected player injuries, Cricbuzz reported. They went as travelling reserves because it would be hard for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send replacements quickly from India to the US or the Caribbean if a player got injured.Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed to stay backMiddle-order batter Rinku Singh and pacer Khaleel Ahmed, who have also been in the team as reserves, will stay with the squad and travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, for India's first Super 8 game on June 20 against Afghanistan, according to the publication.India’s next two games are in Antigua on June 22 (opposition yet to be decided) and St. Lucia on June 24 (against Australia).Also Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Super Eight qualification scenarios for all the teams
Here's everything you need to know about Indian cricketers' salaries for the 2023-24 season.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the wealthiest cricket board in the world, known for its extraordinary measures to support its players. Over the years, the BCCI has implemented numerous initiatives to ensure their players receive the best treatment and compensation in the industry. Centrally contracted Indian players receive salaries based on four grades.For the 2023-24 season, the BCCI introduced a new list of contracted players, now totaling 30 cricketers, an increase of four from the previous list. The contract period runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The Grade A+ category, the highest tier, includes four players: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. These players typically participate in all three formats of the game. Let's delve into the salaries of centrally contracted Indian players for 2024.Amount for Players in different categories in 2023-24 seasonGrade A+: INR 7 crores (4 Players)Grade A: INR 5 crores (6 Players)Grade B: INR 3 crores (5 Players)Grade C: INR 1 crore (15 Players)Per match fee as per formats Test Match Fee: INR 15 lakhs | 7.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI. ODI Match Fee: INR 6 lakhs | 3 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.T20I Match Fee: INR 3 lakhs | 1.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.Here are the salaries of all 30 centrally contracted Indian cricketers for 2024:30. Rajat Patidar: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Rajat Patidar recently made his debut for India in 2024. As on February 29, 2024, he has played one ODI and three tests. Though he didn’t have great numbers to start his career with, he is surely in the scheme of things for India in the future. That is why the BCCI has placed him in the Grade C category, where he earns INR 1 crore per year and then the match fee per game.29. Avesh Khan: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian pacer Avesh Khan has been in and out of the team across formats. He has been part of a handful of games in the last 12 months or so when India have given rest to the seniors. Avesh has not played test cricket yet, but has been a backup pacer in limited-over cricket. Hence, he is in Grade C, earning INR 1 crore per year with match fee.28. Prasidh Krishna: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tall Indian pacers with good speed and accuracy are not found consistently, and Prasidh Krishna comes with a similar skillset. Hence, the Indian management has always backed the 28-year-old. He has done well in limited-over cricket since his debut and is a backup pacer in ODIs and T20Is. Prasidh also made his test debut more recently in South Africa. Hence, he is in the Grade C category, where he will earn INR 1 crore and match fees additionally.27. KS Bharat: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since Rishabh Pant’s accident, India have tried a number of wicket-keepers in test cricket. One name that has the most chances is KS Bharat. Srikar Bharat has played seven tests in the last 12 months or so, including the WTC final 2023. He falls in the category of Grade C and will earn per year INR 1 crore, apart from the match fee.26. Arshdeep Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Arshdeep Singh made his debut in 2022, and since then, he has been among the first-choice pacers in the shortest format. He has picked up the most T20I wickets for India since his debut. His good performances also earned him an ODI debut. India have stuck with him regularly in limited-overs cricket. Hence, just like last year, he is in the Grade C category, earning INR 1 crore per year.25. Sanju Samson (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Sanju Samson is another name who has retained his place in Grade C for 2024. He has been a backup wicket-keeper batter in the white-ball formats and has played odd matches here and there. His fee per year is INR 1 crore, apart from match fees as per the format. Samson is yet to make his test debut for India.24. Mukesh Kumar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since making his debut in July 2023, Mukesh Kumar is probably the only Indian player to have featured in almost all the international series for India. He made his debut in all three formats in the last 12 months and played throughout. Hence, he got his maiden central contract and will be earning INR 1 crore per year as per Grade C contract.23. Washington Sundar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been in and out of the team because of multiple injuries. But whenever he has been fit enough to play, India have picked him in the squad, irrespective of the format. He gives an all-round option to the team and has been part of the team for a couple of years now. Sundar gets INR 1 crore per year and match fees.22. Jitesh Sharma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:After playing nine T20Is in the last 12 months, Jitesh Sharma makes his way into BCCI’s central contracts. Jitesh has been a backup wicket-keeper for India in T20I cricket, and he has done a pretty good job with the limited chances he has got. That has benefited him, and he will be getting INR 1 crore per year apart from match fees.21. Ravi Bishnoi (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is another player who has gotten his maiden central contract this year. He has been included in Grade C by the BCCI. Bishnoi is a regular player for the Indian team in the shortest format of the game. India have picked him as a backup spinner in T20Is, and he was named Man of the Series in the five-match T20I series against Australia at home. Bishnoi will be earning INR 1 crore this year apart from match fee.20. Shivam Dube (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Despite making his debut in 2019, all-rounder Shivam Dube was not part of the central contracts in 2023. But his IPL success and an injury to Hardik Pandya gave him a chance to sneak into the Indian T20I squad, and he grabbed the chance with both hands. Dube has been included in Grade C list of contracts for 2023-24 season and he will earn INR 1 crore apart from match fee.19. Shardul Thakur (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Shardul Thakur is another Indian cricketer who has retained his place in the Grade C category for 2024. The bowling all-rounder has been part of the Indian squad across formats and even played in the WTC 2023 final and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Hence, he is being paid INR 1 crore along with the match fee by the Indian cricket board for the ongoing season.18. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Ruturaj Gaikwad is a new name in the Grade C category for 2024. He has been rewarded for some good performances in limited opportunities he has got so far. Gaikwad led India to Gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 and captained India on a few occasions. He is an upcoming star for India, and he will earn 1 crore along with the match fee.17. Tilak Verma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tilak Varma is one name that has done well in the last 12 months. He has played four ODIs and 16 T20Is in this period for India. The left-hander is part of India’s second-string side in white-ball cricket, and we might see him regularly in the coming years. That is why he has earned his maiden central contract from the BCCI and is in Grade C for 2024.16. Rinku Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Another name that has earned a maiden central contract from the BCCI is Rinku Singh. He is probably the most exciting cricketer to watch out for in recent times. Rinku has certainly done a tremendous job for India in the last 12 months. He has played 2 ODIs and 15 T20Is. Rinku has an average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.23 in T20Is. So apart from the match fee, he will earn INR 1 crore in 2024.15. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Yashasvi Jaiswal has had an incredible last few months. In just 25 international matches, he has scored four centuries, including two double hundreds. Notably, he was not in the central contracts for 2023, but made an incredible entry and has been named in Grade B directly, which features some other big names. With his performances, he is one of the few players who directly got a Grade B contract from the BCCI. He will earn INR 3 crore, and the match fee is additional.14. Axar Patel (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Overall, it hasn’t been good the last 12 months for all-rounder Axar Patel. He missed the ICC Cricket ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 due to an injury at the last moment, and now he has been demoted from Grade A to Grade B. In 2023, he was more active, largely because Ravindra Jadeja was injured. But now, he is part of the team but gets fewer games to play, that might be the reason for his demotion. Nevertheless, he will earn INR 3 crore with the match fee in 2024.13. Kuldeep Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Kuldeep Yadav has made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. The wrist spinner was in Grade C in 2023, and now he is in Grade B for 2024. His good performances in the last 12 months across formats have been noticed by the BCCI. Hence, he will earn INR 3 crore and the match fee for 2024.12. Rishabh Pant (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Rishabh Pant has also been demoted in the latest central contracts. Well, since his accident in December 2022, he has been out of action and recovering, but still, it is a great step by the BCCI that he is still in the central contracts and the board has placed him in Grade B. There is still uncertainty about his return to the Indian team, but he will earn INR 3 crore in 2024.11. Suryakumar Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Suryakumar Yadav is currently battling an injury, but he is among the first-choice players in the shortest format of the game. He will be a key player for India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. But he hasn’t had much effect in the other formats. SKY has also led India in the last few T20I series. He has retained his position in Grade B and will earn INR 3 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.10. Hardik Pandya (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Hardik Pandya is among the first-choice players in limited-overs cricket and is touted as the next captain for India. Hence, despite him missing a number of games in the last year or so, the BCCI has kept him in the Grade A category. The all-rounder will earn INR 5 crore and also get paid additional match fee in 2024.9. Shubman Gill (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees: India’s next superstar, Shubman Gill, has also made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. He was in Grade B last year, and now he has been promoted to Grade A for 2024. It is largely because of the incredible year he had across formats, and he ended up being the highest run-scorer in 2023. Gill will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024 from the BCCI.8. KL Rahul (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran star KL Rahul has also made a jump from Grade B to Grade A in central contracts for 2023-24 season. Since his return from injury, he has been incredible for India and has scored runs in bulk. Rahul is currently recovering from an injury, but he is among the first-choice players for the national side. He will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024.7. Mohammed Siraj (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Just like Gill and Rahul, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj had an exceptional 2023 with the ball across formats. He has now become India’s main bowler, along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, in all three formats and has been doing well. Siraj was in Grade B last year, and now he will earn INR 5 crore with Grade A cotract in 2023-24.6. Mohammed Shami (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been incredible over the years for India and is one of the main reasons for India’s success. Shami has been in Grade A for a consecutive year now. He was India’s highest wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and is currently out of action due to injury. Shami will earn INR 5 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.5. Ravi Ashwin (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin is another player who has retained his place in Grade A for 2023-24. Ashwin has been a key player for India in test cricket and also played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, he is not considered for T20Is anymore, but he is still a key player for the other two formats, mainly in tests. He will be earning INR 5 crore in 2024.4. Ravindra Jadeja (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on BCCI’s top category list. He has been the go-through player for India across formats and a key performer. He has won a number of games for the national team, which is why he is a highly rated and proven customer. Jadeja will be earning INR 7 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.3. Jasprit Bumrah (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Jasprit Bumrah is one of the biggest names in modern-day cricket because of what he has done in all three formats. The ace pacer is the leader of the pace for India in all three formats and the biggest weapon for the team. Hence, he has rightfully retained his place in the Grade A+ category. He will earn INR 7 crore apart from match fee in 2024.2. Virat Kohli (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:It will not be the wrong statement to say that Virat Kohli is the biggest brand, not just in Indian cricket, but across the globe. That is why even the BCCI knows how valuable he is for the Indian team. Even his individual performances have been incredible in the last year or so. The BCCI will pay him INR 7 crores this year apart from match fee. However, he earns way more than that with brand endorsements, promotions, events, and other things.1. Rohit Sharma (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Without a doubt, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on Grade A+ list. Individually as well, he deserves to be in this category. He led India to the finals of the ICC WTC and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Although it didn’t end in India’s favour, Rohit’s captaincy was brilliant. The Indian captain will earn INR 7 crore, the captain’s bonus (25 to 30 percent per match), apart from match fee in 2024.Also Read: Top 5 footballers of all time
Gautam Gambhir is currently the frontrunner to become the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, edging out former women's team head coach WV Raman. VVS Laxman and his support staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) might accompany the Indian team to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series starting on July 6, while Gambhir is expected to start his tenure with the Sri Lanka tour. The squad for the Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week, around June 22 or 23. Currently, young IPL performers and players targeted by the BCCI are training under Laxman at the NCA.The announcement of Gambhir's appointment as head coach is expected soon, and he will have the opportunity to choose his support staff, including batting, bowling, and fielding coaches. However, it is anticipated that Gambhir will begin his role in mid-July during India's white-ball series in Sri Lanka, which consists of three T20Is and three ODIs.A BCCI source indicated that Laxman and some NCA coaches might travel with a new-look squad to Zimbabwe, continuing their role in covering for Rahul Dravid and the primary team coaches during their periodic breaks. It is expected that a young squad, including six to seven members from the T20 World Cup contingent, will head to Zimbabwe. Three rookies likely to be included are Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy, with either Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana also getting a maiden call-up.The team captain for the Zimbabwe tour will either be Hardik Pandya, if he doesn't opt for rest, or Suryakumar Yadav, who previously led the T20 team against Australia at home and in an away series in South Africa.Also Read: Salaries of Indian Cricketers for the Year 2024
Afghanistan has achieved unprecedented success in cricket, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This milestone marks a remarkable journey for a team that only attained full ICC membership in 2017. Often labeled as underdogs in major tournaments, Afghanistan impressed with standout performances against teams like New Zealand and Australia to reach this stage.While credit primarily goes to the players for their exceptional performance under pressure, India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have played a crucial, albeit hidden, role in Afghanistan's ascent. Here's how India and BCCI contributed to Afghanistan's rise in world cricket:Providing a Home Ground: The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida became Afghanistan's temporary home ground in 2015, thanks to the BCCI. This shift from Sharjah allowed Afghanistan to host international matches against Ireland in Greater Noida by 2017. Additionally, Afghanistan "hosted" a Twenty20 series against Bangladesh in Dehradun, further cementing their ties with India.Guidance from Indian Coaches: The BCCI facilitated Afghan cricket by providing top-notch facilities and coaching expertise. Former Indian players like Lalchand Rajput, Manoj Prabhakar, and Ajay Jadeja have coached the Afghanistan team, with Jadeja serving as mentor up to the ODI World Cup in 2023.Influence of the IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has significantly bolstered the careers of Afghan players. Many Afghan cricketers participating in the IPL not only enhance their skills but also serve as inspirations back home. This exposure and financial support have been instrumental in their development and success.The strong collaboration between Afghanistan and India, facilitated by the BCCI, underscores the strategic support that has propelled Afghanistan to achieve remarkable feats in international cricket.Also Read: Not Gautam Gambhir, This India Legend To Be Team's Coach In Next Series: Report
Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staffFormer India head coach Rahul Dravid has refused to take the bonus amount of 2.5 crore offered to him by the BCCI following the recent T-20 World Cup triumph in the Americas.Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staff.The BCCI wanted to repay Dravid for guiding India to the trophy in Barbados by hiking his reward to 5 crore, which is at par with the players, PTI has learnt that the 51-year-old was happy with an equal pay check as other coaching staff.It was more of a goodwill gesture than any official call as Dravid's tenure as India coach had originally ended after last year's 50-over World Cup at home.However, skipper Rohit Sharma and the governing body were successful in convincing Dravid to stay till the T20 World Cup as they then had felt that time was too short for a new coach to take up the high-pressure job.Dravid went on to end his India coaching stint as a World Cup winner, and talks have been swirling around him joining an IPL franchise as mentor.But at this point, the Bengaluru man seems to be keen to take a step back and relax after a hectic over two years tenure as the India head coach, before taking the next career move.Meanwhile, the BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India opener Gautam Gambhir as Dravid's successor for the next three years.Under Gambhir's coaching, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL trophy earlier this year.Also Read: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on Instagram
Overview of Cricket World Cup WinnersThe 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup saw Australia emerge as the champions. Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners of both the ODI and T20 Cricket World Cups. The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup first took place in England in 1975, featuring 60-over one-day matches per side. The format changed in 1987 when the tournament was hosted outside England for the first time in India and Pakistan, and the number of overs per side was reduced to 50.The ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 commenced on October 5, 2023, and concluded with the final match on November 19, 2023, where Australia defeated India by 6 wickets. As cricket fans seek details on World Cup winners from the inception to this year, we have compiled a complete list of ODI Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023.Cricket World Cup Winners ListThe ICC Men's World Cup 2023 took place from October 5 to November 19, 2023, in India. The final featured a match between India and Australia, with Australia winning by 6 wickets. To date, there have been 13 World Cup tournaments, including the 2023 edition. Australia stands as the most successful team, having won the World Cup 6 times. Notably, in 2007, Australia became the first team to secure three consecutive World Cup titles. India and the West Indies are the only other countries to have won the World Cup twice each—India in 1983 and 2011, and the West Indies in 1975 and 1979. England won the most recent 50-over World Cup in 2019.ODI Cricket World Cup Winners ListBelow is a detailed list of Men's 50-over ODI Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023, including the winners, runner-ups, host countries, total scores, and final results.Cricket World Cup Winners List (ODI)YearHostWinnerScoreRunner-upScoreResult1975EnglandWest Indies291–8Australia274West Indies won by 17 runs1979EnglandWest Indies286–9England194West Indies won by 92 runs1983EnglandIndia183West Indies140India won by 43 runs1987India and PakistanAustralia253–5England246–8Australia won by 7 runs1992Australia and New ZealandPakistan249–6England227Pakistan won by 22 runs1996Pakistan and IndiaSri Lanka245–3Australia241Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets1999EnglandAustralia133–2Pakistan132Australia won by 8 wickets2003South AfricaAustralia359–2India234Australia won by 125 runs2007West IndiesAustralia281–4Sri Lanka215–8Australia won by 53 runs2011India and BangladeshIndia277–4Sri Lanka274–6India won by 6 wickets2015Australia and New ZealandAustralia186–3New Zealand183Australia won by 7 wickets2019England and WalesEngland241New Zealand241–8The Match tied after regular play and super over and England won on a boundary count2023IndiaAustralia241-4India240Australia won by 6 wicketsAustralia Wins the Cricket World Cup 2023The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 concluded on November 19, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, where Australia claimed the title. In the final, Australia faced India, with India batting first and scoring 240 runs. Australia successfully chased down the target in 43 overs, losing 4 wickets. Australian opener Travis Head was named Man of the Match for his outstanding 137 runs off 120 balls, which included 15 fours and 4 sixes. Virat Kohli of India, who scored the most runs in the tournament with 765 runs in 11 matches, was named Player of the Tournament. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami led the wicket-taking charts with 24 wickets in 7 matches.Cricket World Cup 2023 Prize MoneyAustralia, the 2023 Cricket World Cup winner, received $4 million in prize money. They also earned an additional $280,000 for winning seven of their nine group-stage matches, bringing their total earnings to $4.28 million. In the semifinals, India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs on November 15, 2023, in Mumbai, while Australia won against South Africa by 3 wickets on November 16, 2023, in Kolkata.Cricket World Cup Winners List: Results by CountryAustralia stands as the most successful team in the ICC ODI World Cup history, having won the title 6 times and finishing as runners-up 2 times. India and the West Indies have each won the World Cup twice. Here is the list of ODI Cricket World Cup winners by country.TeamFinal AppearancesWinnersRunnersYears WonYears RunnersAustralia7621987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 20231975, 1996England41320191979, 1987, 1992India3221983, 20112003, 2023New Zealand202-2015, 2019Pakistan21119921999Sri Lanka31219962007, 2011West Indies3211975, 19791983Also Read: Who is the richest cricketer in the world 2024?
Jay Shah: The Leading Contender for ICC Chairman PositionJay Shah, the current Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is emerging as the leading candidate for the position of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman. His potential appointment marks a significant shift in the governance of international cricket and reflects his growing influence within the sport. This article delves into Jay Shah's credentials, his impact on cricket administration, and the implications of his possible chairmanship for global cricket.Jay Shah’s Credentials and ExperienceJay Shah has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, having held the position of BCCI Secretary since 2019. His tenure has been marked by several notable achievements and reforms, including: 1. Revamping Domestic Cricket:Shah has been instrumental in overhauling domestic cricket structures, aiming to enhance the competitive spirit and standard of the game at the grassroots level. 2. Successful IPL Administration:Under his stewardship, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has continued to thrive, showcasing his adeptness in managing high-stakes cricketing events. 3. Strategic Partnerships:Shah has played a crucial role in negotiating strategic partnerships and sponsorships that have significantly boosted the financial health of Indian cricket. 4. Leadership During the Pandemic:His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic ensured the smooth conduct of cricketing events while adhering to health protocols. Impact on Global CricketShould Jay Shah assume the role of ICC Chairman, his extensive experience and leadership qualities could bring several positive changes to the global cricketing landscape: 1. Enhanced Governance:Shah’s tenure could lead to improved governance practices within the ICC, focusing on transparency and efficiency in decision-making processes. 2. Strengthening International Relations:With his strong background in managing bilateral and multilateral cricketing relations, Shah is likely to foster stronger ties between cricketing nations, promoting international cricket’s growth. 3. Innovation and Technology:His inclination towards embracing technology and innovation could result in the implementation of advanced systems and solutions to enhance the game’s appeal and administration. 4. Development of Emerging Markets:Shah’s leadership could prioritize the development of cricket in emerging markets, ensuring that the sport gains traction in new regions and broadens its global footprint. Implications of His ChairmanshipJay Shah’s potential chairmanship is expected to bring several key changes and opportunities: 1. Policy Reforms:Expect a series of policy reforms aimed at modernizing the ICC’s approach to international cricket management. These reforms could include changes in tournament structures, player welfare programs, and financial distributions. 2. Increased Focus on Grassroots Development:His commitment to grassroots development may lead to more investment in youth and domestic cricket programs worldwide, nurturing young talent and expanding the sport’s base. 3. Revitalization of ICC Tournaments:Shah’s vision could lead to the revitalization of ICC tournaments, with a focus on enhancing their competitiveness and global reach. 4. Strengthened Financial Stability:His experience in financial management and strategic partnerships could bolster the ICC’s financial stability, providing a robust platform for future initiatives and developments. ConclusionJay Shah’s potential ascent to the ICC Chairmanship represents a significant moment in international cricket’s governance. His extensive experience, proven leadership, and strategic vision could pave the way for transformative changes in the sport. As the cricketing world anticipates this development, Shah’s tenure could herald a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence in global cricket.FAQs:Who is Jay Shah?Jay Shah is the current Secretary of the BCCI and a prominent figure in Indian cricket administration.What are Jay Shah’s major achievements?His major achievements include revamping domestic cricket, successful IPL administration, strategic partnerships, and effective leadership during the pandemic.What changes could Jay Shah bring to the ICC?Jay Shah could bring enhanced governance, stronger international relations, innovation in technology, and increased focus on grassroots development.How might Jay Shah’s chairmanship impact global cricket tournaments?His chairmanship could lead to revitalized ICC tournaments with improved competitiveness and global reach.What are the potential benefits of Jay Shah’s leadership for emerging cricket markets?His leadership could prioritize the development of cricket in emerging markets, expanding the sport’s global footprint.
Jay Shah's success in securing lucrative broadcast deals and organizing major events has been a key factor in his unanimous support for becoming the International Cricket Council's (ICC) new Independent Chair. Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave noted that the ICC board wanted to avoid internal politics and focus on Shah's effective leadership at the BCCI. Shah's accomplishments include hosting the Women's Premier League, successfully overseeing the 50-over World Cup in India, and securing significant broadcast deals for the IPL and BCCI. Shah's unopposed election on Tuesday, with the backing of 15 out of 16 directors during the nomination stage, is unprecedented, surpassing the support previous leaders like Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, or Shashank Manohar received at the ICC. One of the primary reasons for Shah's strong support is the uncertainty surrounding the broadcast deal with Disney Star, which has implications for a proposed fund dedicated to Test cricket. Shah, along with the England Cricket Board and Cricket Australia, has been advocating for this initiative, which aims to guarantee a match fee of $10,000 for Test cricketers from other countries. However, the plan's success hinges on resolving issues with Disney Star, as any revision to their $3 billion commitment for 2027 could impact the fund, valued at approximately Rs 125 crore. The future of the Test match fund appears uncertain until the next Future Tours Programme begins in 2027, unless a new economic model is devised. Discussions are ongoing about converting the Champions Trophy, currently an ODI tournament, into a T20 event. Shah's role in balancing T20 and preserving Test cricket could prove crucial in this context. Grave highlighted Shah's strategic approach to addressing these issues, particularly with the upcoming Olympics. The ICC seeks unity on complex matters, and a dedicated Test match fund would send a strong message about the format's importance, especially amidst the growing popularity of T20s. This fund could help other cricket boards operate more efficiently, particularly in countries outside of England and Australia, where broadcasters focus on shorter formats. In addition to Test match fees, a "touring fee" could be transformative for member boards. Shah is advocating for a fund of Rs 125 crore or more to cover these fees, recognizing the financial burden of hosting and touring, especially for smaller boards. Currently, host countries retain all revenue from bilateral series, but a touring fee could significantly increase revenue for teams playing in India, England, and Australia. Shah's commitment to prioritizing Test cricket is evident in India's busy bilateral series schedule, excluding Pakistan, since he took charge as BCCI secretary. India has played series with all full-member nations and sent its T20 team to Ireland and Zimbabwe while hosting Afghanistan at home. Shah has also introduced new incentives for India's long-format players, further demonstrating his dedication to Test cricket, an area where England and Australia sometimes fall short.Also Read: Jay Shah front-runner to take over as ICC chairman
Why Arshdeep Singh is the rapid-firing run-killer of Indian T20I team?The 25-year-old Arshdeep Singh has vaulted past Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer; he is just five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's 96.In a country where unbridled expectations are an entitlement for cricket fans, Arshdeep Singh can occasionally shuttle between becoming a leading T20I bowling exponent and just another run-machine (from the wrong end).But it is not for nothing that the left-arm seamer has emerged as a bowling mainstay for India in the shortest format. In only two and a half years and 59 T20Is, the 25-year-old Arshdeep has vaulted past greats Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer. He is only five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 at the top.Arshdeep can flood social media timelines for his profligacy at the death on rough evenings, like the recent showing in a defeat to South Africa in Gqeberha. But a review of his nearly 30-month run in the blues suggests he’s been clear of his contemporaries on most accounts.Powerplay surgeOnly 13 T20Is into his career, Arshdeep was up playing a World Cup in Australia. Two years in, he has a title to his name while already becoming India’s highest wicket-taking (27) pacer in the tournament. Despite Bhuvneshwar being phased out of the national squad, India have not struggled for early wickets, with Arshdeep taking up the mantle, even freeing up Bumrah and other seamers to handle the later stages.Since his debut, the Punjab pacer has racked up 37 wickets at an impressive 7.51 economy in the first six. He has dismissed 32 openers in this time, already the sixth-best among all pacers in T20Is.Not bad at the deathDeath-bowling numbers are bound to look inferior when placed aside the inimitable Bumrah’s tally – 41 wickets at a gobsmacking 6.82 economy rate! If one would keep him as the neutral base to judge everybody else, Arshdeep is not far out on the leaderboard. In fact, he’s picked up 46 wickets, nine more than his PP shares, and stands eighth on the all-time list.Though none have registered as many scalps as him between overs 17-20 since his debut, Arshdeep’s slightly alarming 9.11 economy is one of the areas where he needs to put in an acute patchwork. Of the nine bowlers who have picked as many wickets as him at the death, Arshdeep’s economy is the fourth-worst, with only Tim Southee (9.13), Chris Jordan (9.44) and Mark Adair (9.92) behind him.Most Powerplay wickets (1-6) since 2022 (Full-Member Teams)BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)57377.51Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)40296.01Shaheen Afridi (PAK)32257.32Tim Southee (NZ)33236.69Most Death Overs (17-20) wickets since 2022BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)48469.11Mark Adair (IRE)413010.96Haris Rauf (PAK)31268.32Tim Southee (NZ)28237.18But that shouldn’t deter Arshdeep too much as he enjoys a gung-ho approach for wickets in the format. With a bowler like Bumrah to plug the gaps at the other end in more intense contests like the World Cup, Arshdeep’s primary target is zeroed in on hunting early wickets.Arshdeep and Bumrah have featured in 10 T20Is (eight in T20 World Cup 2024) together, with both pacers taking 19 wickets each. Arshdeep’s economy rate stands at 7.34 with Bumrah in the XI, a considerable improvement from his career eco. of 8.34.When left to fend without the senior pacer, Arshdeep’s strike rate climbs from 12.0 to 13.6 with a sharper spike in his economy, leaking 8.57 runs per over.Consequently, 73 of his 92 wickets have witnessed batters falling before they have crossed 20. Fifteen of those have directly resulted in ducks in the opponent’s scorecard, making up over 16 percent of his total dismissals. It is only bettered by Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets) among Indians.Most T20I wickets for India (pacers)PlayerSpanInnsWktsBBIAveEconSRArshdeep Singh2022-202459924/918.478.3413.28Bhuvneshwar Kumar2012-202286905/423.16.9619.9Jasprit Bumrah2016-202469893/717.746.2716.95Hardik Pandya2016-202496884/1626.848.2319.55Unsurprisingly, Arshdeep’s brilliant 13.28 strike rate is the best amongst all 11 international pacers who have managed at least as many wickets as him in the format.World leader at 25Not many have succeeded in building an empire of wickets before turning 26 amidst the brutality of T20I batting. Arshdeep’s 92 is only bettered by Shaheen Afridi (96) among quicks. That is a mighty fine achievement when one factors in the next-best Indian pacer – Bumrah – totalled only 51 wickets in 42 appearances (between 2016-19) before his 26th birthday.The Indian system has endured a painstakingly extensive chapter of ignorance to slam-bang batters in T20Is. While the bats have finally gained acceptance, an out-and-out wicket-taker in Arshdeep also deserves his share of credit and patience on the off days in between.