Author: Kapil Kumawat
Avesh Khan, a young pacer, has been selected for India’s Test squad ahead of the second game of the upcoming Test series against South Africa in Cape Town. He takes the place of Mohammed Shami, who was appointed to the squad subject to fitness but was unable to travel with the team owing to an ankle injury. The BCCI announced Avesh as Shami’s successor in a statement. This is what it said: The Men’s Selection Committee has nominated Mr Avesh Khan as a substitute for Mr Mohd. Shami for the second Test against South Africa, which will be played in…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that all-rounder Shardul Thakur should not be deemed India’s third seamer in international Test cricket conditions. Shastri feels that India could turn at left-arm bowler Arsheep Singh, who he believes has the qualities to thrive in red-ball cricket. India was defeated by South Africa in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion by an innings and 32 runs. They batted 245 and 131, respectively, and gave up 408 runs. The visitors chose all-rounder Thakur as one of their seamers, while Prasidh Krishna made his Test debut in place of Mohammed Shami, who was injured.…
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says Haris Rauf should have played in the upcoming Test series in Australia rather than the country’s Big Bash League. Given the circumstances in Australia, the former all-rounder believes the speedy would have liked bowling with the red ball. Rauf was initially included to the Test team for the high-profile three-match series, but withdrew, angering senior selector Wahab Riaz. In December 2022, the 30-year-old made his Test debut against England. He just took one wicket and bowled in the first innings of the contest. Former head selector Afridi told media at the MCG: Former head…
Team India captain Rohit Sharma backed Prasidh Krishna after the bowler struggled in his Test debut against South Africa on Boxing Day in Centurion. Rohit acknowledged the lanky fast bowler’s inexperience but said that he had the talent to play at the highest level. With Mohammed Shami pulled out of the Test series owing to a heel injury, India had to replace him with either Prasidh or Mukesh Kumar. They chose the former option, which backfired. Prasidh Krishna seemed absolutely out of place in his first Test, taking 1/93 from 20 overs. India went on to lose the Centurion Test…
Team India Captain Rohit Sharma said that the visitors’ batting performance in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion was inadequate. He, on the other hand, stated that the squad should not be cast out after a single poor performance, citing their recent Test performances in Australia and England. India was defeated by South Africa by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test on Thursday, December 28. India was bowled out for 245 and 131, respectively, while the Proteas scored 408 in their lone innings. During the post-match news conference, Rohit acknowledged South Africa as being…
Sanjay Manjrekar says Team India was missing experienced bowler Mohammed Shami during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion. India was defeated by South Africa by an innings and 32 runs, their largest-ever Test defeat on South African soil. While the visitors scored 245 and 131 runs, the Proteas scored 408 runs in the first innings. Shami’s presence, according to Manjrekar, would have boosted the Men in Blue’s bowling assault, especially given the seam-friendly conditions in Centurion. Mohammed Shami was missed in India. What does Shami excel at? Mohammed Shami was missed in India. Because you’re referring to…
England captain Ben Stokes recently poked fun at former England fast bowler Steve Harmison’s comments on the team’s preparations for the critical five-match Test series against India, which begins on January 25. Harmison was perplexed when he learned that England would arrive in India barely three days before the first Test, and he stated that the visitors deserved to be thrashed for their lack of preparation. Harmison went on to say the following to TalkSport: “If England arrives three days early, they deserve to be beaten 5-0. They truly do. They’ll say I’m an old guy that times have changed,…
Mitchell Marsh’s family expressed disappointment after the right-hander almost missed out on a well-deserved century on day three of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. After left-arm seamer Mir Hamza made a crucial incision, breaking the huge 153-run partnership, the West Australian had to walk back for 96. Marsh was dismissed in the 50th delivery of the game when he attempted to defend a ball placed outside off-stump, but it nibbled away a touch and took the outside edge. Agha Salman turned to his right and picked it with one hand, delighting the tourists. It was also Hamza’s third wicket…
Otago vs Wellington In the middle match, Wellington Firebirds extended their unbeaten record in the Super Smash 2023-24 with a nine-wicket win against the Otago Vols in the seventh match at Molineux Park, Alexandra. After winning the toss, Otago elected to bat. However, their decision backfired spectacularly as Nathan Smith and Logan van Beek annihilated the opposing batting lineup. Otago were bowled out for 47 runs in 12.4 overs, with no batter reaching double figures. Smith took four wickets for Wellington, allowing only five runs in his four-over stint, which included a maiden. In 3.4 overs, Logan van Beek took…
The Chicago Bears are still in the hunt for a postseason spot. The club defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday to move to 8-9, which means they can still earn the last wild-card place despite a losing record. To make the playoffs, however, a lot of things must go perfectly. It’s improbable that they’ll make the playoffs, but there’s still time to hope till the season is complete. Why Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears need aid from the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions in the playoffs The only way the Bears would make the playoffs is for their…
Pakistani left-arm bowler Mir Hamza shattered Australia on Day 3 of the second Test at the MCG, taking two wickets off two balls. He returned both dangerous hitters David Warner and Travis Head, putting the hosts in serious difficulty at 17/4. Warner attempted to hit a short delivery outside off-stump towards mid-wicket but was only able to divert it back onto his stumps. He was dissatisfied with his shot selection, but he said goodbye to the MCG fans for the final time in Tests to deafening acclaim and a standing ovation. Travis Head attempted to block Mir Hamza’s amazing in-swinger…
Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar has backed speedster Prasidh Krishna to succeed in Test cricket, despite a costly start to his career in the first Test against South Africa at Centurion. Despite taking his first Test wicket, Prasidh threw up 61 runs in 15 overs on Day 2 and was unable to match Jasprit Bumrah’s performance. Bangar, who was part of the team management during the 2018 South African tour, offered insight into how Bumrah, too, had a similar start to his Test career. What does Sanjay Bangar have to say about Prasidh Krishna’s rocky start in Test Cricket? Sanjay…
South Africa finished Day 2 of the first Test against India with an 11-run lead after reaching 256/5 at the stumps. Team India started the day with a 208/8 overnight score. KL Rahul maintained his form and scored 5 runs in 22 balls alongside Mohammed Siraj. Rahul achieved his well-deserved century in the 66th over, taking the subcontinental side to 245 before being caught by Nandre Burger to end the first innings. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj put pressure on Africa’s openers with effective bowling With the new ball, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj bowled effectively, putting pressure on South…
A video of new Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya enjoying a big welcome during a visit to Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has gone popular on social media. Reliance Industries owns the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League through its 100 percent subsidiary Indiawin Sports. The Mumbai Indians acquired all-rounder Pandya from the Gujarat Titans last month, causing some consternation. However, once everything was finalized, MI selected the player as their captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing Rohit Sharma, a decision that enraged many Mumbai and Rohit supporters. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar believes India missed Ajinkya Rahane in…
Indian batting icon Sunil Gavaskar believes that India missed an experienced batsman like Ajinkya Rahane on the first day of IND vs SA first Test match. India began losing wickets at regular intervals after being asked to bat first. Aside from keeper-batsman KL Rahul’s valiant unbeaten 70-run performance, the remaining batsmen failed to convert their starts and battled visibly against the South African spinners in the seam-friendly conditions. Gavaskar recalled Rahane’s brave 48-run knock on a difficult surface in Johannesburg during India’s 2017-18 tour of South Africa. He believes that things would have been different if the seasoned campaigner had…
