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Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about the playing XI for the second Test match against the New Zealand in Pune. Gambhir hinted that KL Rahul might still be part of the team despite his poor performance with the bat in the last match. The second Test will take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, starting on October 24. Rohit Sharma’s team is currently down 0-1 in the series after a nine-wicket loss in the first Test in Bengaluru. During the press conference Gambhir talked about the challenge of selecting a team for a Test match.…
The star cricketer Rohit Sharma is famous for his funny stump-mic talks. Many of these conversations go viral on social media because of his unique style. One recent incident happened during the match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. While India was fielding Rohit was seen chatting with off-spinner R Ashwin about how to get out a left-handed batsman from New Zealand – likely Rachin Ravindra. Rohit was heard saying to Ashwin, “Lefty ko out karna hai yaar mere ko” (I want to get the left-handed batter out). Ashwin responded, “Mai daalta hu naa” (I will bowl then). Rohit…
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against India because of a groin injury. He could not get fit in time after sitting out the first Test of their three-match series in Bengaluru, which New Zealand won. Williamson has scored the most runs for New Zealand in Test matches, hurt his groin during a recent series against Sri Lanka, where his team lost 0-2. He missed the first Test against India, in which New Zealand triumphed by eight wickets. Will Young took his place and batted at No.3 during that match. New Zealand’s head coach Gary Stead…
The young batter Jitesh Sharma recently in an interview discussed the likelihood of being retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He mentioned that he has yet to receive any communication regarding his retention. “Let’s see. If I am in their plans, they will retain me; otherwise, they won’t because I have not received any communication yet from Punjab Kings,” Jitesh stated. The wicketkeeper-batter further articulated his wish to join either Chennai Super Kings or Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season should Punjab Kings decide not to retain him. Having previously been part of the MI…
The famous commentator Aakash Chopra has raised an important question about whether Washington Sundar’s call-up to the Test squad for the New Zealand series suggests that spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might be injured. Chopra is puzzled by Sundar’s selection since Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav are already part of the team. On October 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Sundar’s addition to the squad for the last two Tests against New Zealand. The announcement didn’t give any other details, just that Sundar was added to the team. Now, India has Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar,…
With the IPL 2025 mega auction approaching – discussions surrounding which players the Mumbai Indians will opt to retain and pursue are intensifying. As Mumbai aims to assemble a squad capable of clinching future championships a number of prominent names are anticipated to top their retention list. Here are the 6 names that MI most probably retain: MI IPL 2025 auction As the mega auction draws nearer speculations and rumors are soaring. Fans are buzzing about MI’s possible targets and strategies for the 2025 season. There have been fresh rumors that India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav, is leaving MI before…
Recently the former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asked the former Indian batter Virender Sehwag for advice regarding struggling Babar Azam, who has recently been dropped from the Test team. Sehwag believes that Babar’s challenges are more mental than technical and recommends he focus on domestic cricket. “Babar Azam should play domestic cricket now. He should work on his fitness, spend some time with family, then come back to international cricket as a physically fitter and mentally stronger player,” Sehwag stated on Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube Channel. Sehwag also feels that Babar’s relinquishing of the limited-overs captaincy has affected him. He is…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma after losing in Bengaluru, said his team knows how to recover from tough situations. Now he is planning to do better in the next Test match against New Zealand. He mentioned that he isn’t one to talk much after games and his players understand their positions, the team’s situation, and what is expected of them. Captain Rohit Sharma was firm in his comments stating that anyone who gets a chance must try to make a difference for the team. He noted how Shubman Gill’s unfortunate absence gave Sarfaraz an opportunity and he did well. “I am…
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has been in great form lately making him a favorite among fans and experts. However there are concerns about his fitness. Some experts are suggesting it might be why he could lose his place in the team. Suryakumar Yadav shared in an interview with Indian Express that Sarfaraz is working with a chef recommended by Rishabh Pant to improve his fitness ahead of the Test series against Australia. “Sarfaraz is focusing on his fitness with the Indian team’s strength and conditioning coach, and Rishabh (Pant) has connected him with a chef who helps with his meals.…
The South Africa Women’s team will be facing the New Zealand Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final The match is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2024, at 07:30 PM IST. Keep reading for our SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction. SA-W vs NZ-W Match Details Both South Africa Women’s and New Zealand Women’s teams have shown remarkable form throughout the tournament, making this final a much-anticipated encounter. SA-W vs NZ-W Complete Squad South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de…
