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When India’s women’s cricket team begins its quest for an elusive ICC World Cup trophy with the first match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. It will be hoping that its bowlers find top form to complement a strong batting unit’s efforts. India, who finish second in both the 2017 and 2005 World Cups, are eager to go one step further and win the title that has eluded them, particularly skipper Mithali Raj and veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. Who will be playing their final World Cup. The Indian team arrival in New Zealand a month ahead of schedule to get use to the weather. The bowlers, on the other hand, struggled in comparison to the batting unit, which scored more than 250 runs five times in seven 50-over matches. Including two warm-up matches. The bowling unit let India down throughout the series against New Zealand, which India lost 1-4. It failed to defend 270+ targets in two games, and conceded a massive 191 in 20 overs in a rain-shortened ODI match. They did much better in the fifth ODI and the two warm-up games, and Raj will be hoping that both the batting and bowling units can perform in unison. Women’s World Cup: India’s women begin their quest for the elusive trophy with a match against Pakistan in the tournament opener. ...
Stefan Jones has been name as the high-performance bowling coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022. On Friday, the Rajasthan Royals announced the hiring of Steffan Jones as their high-performance fast bowling coach. In 2019, the 48-year-old former Welsh pace bowler was appoint as the team’s fast bowling coach. Jones will be responsible for providing high-quality training. Guidance, and support to all bowlers in the Royals’ set-up throughout the year as part of his new role. The focus will be on the off-season and the build-up to the IPL season, according to a press release. Jones will work with the team during their preseason camp. Which will take place from March 7 to 10 at the Royals’ High Performance Centre in Nagpur. Following that, he will remain with the team, assisting the bowlers in their preparations for the upcoming season. ...
Virat Kohli, the India batter, walked out to bat on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Marking yet another milestone. Virat Kohli scored 8,000 runs in his 100th Test, the longest format of the game. He joins a select group of Indian batsmen who have scored 8,000 or more runs in Test cricket. Including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, and VVS Laxman. Kohli is the fifth-fastest Indian to reach the milestone. Behind Sachin Tendulkar (154 innings), Rahul Dravid (158 innings), Virender Sehwag (160 innings), and Sunil Gavaskar (169 innings) (166 innings). The 33-year-old, on the other hand, is having a difficult time in Test cricket. Lasith Embuldeniya castled him on 45 in the ongoing first Test. Kohli hasn’t scored a century in over two years, for the record. He scored his most recent international century against Bangladesh in November of this year. Virat Kohli Joins India’s Legends In Elite List With Short But Solid Innings In 100th Test In the meantime, India is four wickets down against Sri Lanka. India got off to a strong start after electing to bat first, with openers Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Before the India captain was dismissed for 29, the pair add 52 runs for the first wicket. Agarwal then formed a brief partnership with Hanuma Vihari before succumbing to Embuldeniya. ...
When Kohli made his international debut, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was the chairman of selectors, and he recall the moment he saw Kohli play for the first time and how he chose him for the Emerging Players’ Tournament in Australia. When India takes on Sri Lanka in the first of a two-match Test series in Mohali ...
Rain is forecast for Australia’s first Test in Pakistan in 24 years. Which begins on Friday, but even storm clouds couldn’t dampen the spirits of rival captains Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Both teams were force to cancel practice sessions on Thursday due to rain. But the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers expected on the final three days of competition. Regardless of the weather, Cummins and Azam were ready for the historic Test. Which would be play in front of a sell-out 16,000-strong crowd in Rawalpindi. Pakistan’s garrison city just south of Islamabad. Because international teams haven’t visited Pakistan since 1998 due to security concerns, Australia is unfamiliar with the local pitches. On the eve of the match, Cummins told reporters, “It looks like a good wicket… as expected.” He predicted that Australia would field three quick bowlers or two spinners in the Test. Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, is upbeat about the historic Pakistan test “All we want to do is take another look at the wicket,” he explained. The Australian captain refused to accept that Pakistan would field a depleted side due to injuries to star fast bowler Hasan Ali and all-rounder Faheem Ashra. “It’s a setback for Pakistan, but there’s always someone else who can step up,” he said. “Unfamiliar ...
Ashes-winning When Australia begins its first Test in Pakistan in 24 years on Friday, they will face unfamiliar conditions, Also heavy security, and unpredictable, but talent, opponents. The Australians have has little time to acclimate to conditions in Rawalpindi, where the first Test will be play. After arriving in Islamabad just three days ago and being immediately surround by “head of state-level security.” Fast bowlers have taken 52 wickets in Since Pakistan was allowed to host matches again in 2019, and fast bowlers have taken 52 wickets in three Tests played in Rawalpindi. After the deadly terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore ten years ago. Australia enters the unknown for the first time in Pakistan since 1998. Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted it would be all new to his players ...
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman, Ramiz Raja, revealed the board’s profits as well as the amount each PSL franchise earned from the competition. Last Sunday marked the end of the seventh season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by 42 runs in front of their home crowd at Gaddafi Stadium in the final. Following the conclusion of the tournament. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja revealed the board’s profits as well as the amount earned by each PSL franchise. According to the former Pakistan captain, the profit increased to 71% during the season. Which is the highest in the tournament’s history. He went on to say that each franchise earned PKR 900 million (Rs 38 crore). Profits in the Pakistan Super League are the highest in the tournament’s history, “HBL PSL 7 profits increased by 71 percent, the highest in its history, with each franchise earning around PKR 900 million. The highest in HBL PSL history, and all before the first ball was bowled.” Ramiz Raja said in an official statement. Raja also praised fans in Karachi and Lahore. The tournament’s first and second phases, for their “overwhelming” support. Saying he had never seen such “lively and supportive crowds” in his professional career. “There is no doubt that ...
England batter Jason Roy wrote a heartfelt letter to the GT family. Including skipper Hardik Pandya, thanking them for their unwavering faith in him during the IPL auction last month. England’s star batter Jason Roy announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Roy, who has sign for Rs 2 crore by the new Gujarat Titans (GT) franchise, thanked the GT family. Including skipper Hardik Pandya, on Twitter for their “faith” in him during the IPL auction last month. Roy stated that bio-bubble fatigue has taken its toll on him and that he would like to spend more time with his family. Hello to everyone, especially the Gujarat Titans fans and players. I’ve decided to withdraw from this year’s tournament with a heavy heart. Jason Roy, IPL 2022 Hardik Pandya’s Heartfelt Tweet For Gujarat Titans Provides Justification For Withdrawal I’d like to thank the management and captain Hardik for believing in me and selecting me in the auction. “However, everything that ...
Former India cricketer Saba Karim has expressed concern about captain Rohit Sharma’s batting form since taking over the leadership role. Team India dominated Sri Lanka in a 3-0 T20I series victory at home, led by Rohit Sharma. With the third T20I win in Dharamsala. India surpassed Afghanistan and Romania for the most consecutive victories in the format, with 12. This team has been so dominant at home that even a new-look team has looked fairly comfortable against the likes of New Zealand, the West Indies, and now Sri Lanka. Skipper Rohit Sharma was spot on with his bowling changes and field placements. But he lacked consistency with the bat, which he is well known for. Rohit scored 44, 1, and 5 points in each of the three matches. This sparked a debate, with former wicketkeeper-batter and selector Saba Karim expressing his concerns about India captain Virat Kohli’s recent batting form. see also: Punit Bisht ...
New Zealand vs. South A., 2nd Test: South Africa crushed New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday. Effectively ending their hopes of defending their World Test Championship. It was New Zealand’s 3rd defeat in six Tests in the last three months. And their second at home, where they had been virtually unbeatable in recent years. A loss in India in December was follow by a shock loss to Bangladesh at Mount Maunganui in January before being outclass by South Africa at Hagley Oval. Last week’s emphatic victory over the Proteas had given New Zealand hope of winning their first series against South Africa in 17 attempts dating back 90 years. However, captain Tom Latham stated on the eve of the second Test that a series victory was secondary. New Zealand’s focus was on accumulating World Test Championship points in order to defend the title they won by defeating India in the final in England last year. South Africa vs. New Zealand, 2nd Test: New Zealand’s Test Following South Africa’s defeat, the crown is in jeopardy. Points at home are extremely important. Nowadays, it’s very difficult to win away from home in cricket. So points in our own country are extremely valuable,” Latham explained. But they were never really in it after South Africa took a 71-run lead in the first innings and then cracked 354 for nine in the second innings to set New Zealand a world record 426 to win. ...
