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India's Champions Trophy Participation in Pakistan Uncertain

India’s Champions Trophy Participation in Pakistan Uncertain

By April 23, 2024 0

India’s Participation in Pakistan-Hosted Champions Trophy Uncertain

Team India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan next year, is in jeopardy, according to sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The sources indicate that a change of venue or a hybrid model is likely, with bilateral series between India and Pakistan remaining highly unlikely.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, recently suggested that a bilateral series with India could be considered if India sends its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. However, BCCI sources have dismissed this possibility, stating that Team India may not even travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

The sources cited the current strained relations between India and Pakistan as a major factor in the decision. They emphasized that the Indian government’s permission would be required for the team to travel to Pakistan, and such permission is unlikely given the current political climate.

“Forget bilateral series…Team India may not even travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy,” a source told IANS. “There might be a change of venue, a hybrid model is also possible.”

The Champions Trophy is an ICC event, which makes India’s decision a difficult one. However, the sources stressed that the government’s approval is paramount.

“Bilateral series, I don’t see in the near future, that’s next to impossible,” the source added.

India and Pakistan last played a bilateral limited-overs series in 2012-13, when Pakistan toured India. In 2023, India declined to send its team to the Asia Cup in Pakistan, leading to the adoption of a hybrid model for the tournament.

Currently, India and Pakistan only face each other during ICC and continental events.

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MS Dhoni's Batting Prowess Impresses AB de Villiers, Warrants Promotion Up the Order

MS Dhoni’s Batting Prowess Impresses AB de Villiers, Warrants Promotion Up the Order

By April 23, 2024 0

MS Dhoni, the legendary former Chennai Super Kings captain, has defied the aging process with his exceptional batting performances in the ongoing IPL season. Despite being 42 years old, Dhoni has showcased his mastery by dismantling opposition bowlers and delivering breathtaking cameos to provide a late flourish for CSK while batting lower down the order.

Dhoni’s batting prowess has left many in awe, including former South Africa captain AB de Villiers. De Villiers believes that Dhoni’s form warrants a promotion up the order in the upcoming games, which would also benefit CSK.

“Stats like these, it’s very difficult for me to agree with that. 28 not out off 9, 20 no off 4… Look at all the not outs, it’s ridiculous. At what point do we think that maybe he is in good enough form to maybe just go to number 5 or 6. I’m not saying go and bat at number 3 but just give yourself a few more deliveries. You are so destructive as a batter and you win games for CSK, you have done so for many many years. I think everyone would love to see him bat a little bit higher,” De Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

De Villiers emphasized that despite serving the team for so long, Dhoni remains CSK’s most destructive player. “I would say over anything after over 12 to 14 somewhere their wicket falls, no matter if they one down or five down, you should go in, maybe they should do a strategy like that. I think it will be very effective for CSK. He is the most destructive player in the team after all these years. I think he is the best finisher in the entire IPL at the moment,” he added.

Dhoni’s exceptional batting performances have not only impressed De Villiers but have also raised questions about his batting position. With his ability to win games for CSK, many believe that he should be promoted up the order to maximize his impact on the team’s performance.

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MI Coaches Reveal Quirks of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Others

MI Coaches Reveal Quirks of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Others

By April 23, 2024 0

Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mark Boucher has shed light on some amusing and endearing quirks of the team’s star players. In a video shared on MI’s social media platforms, Boucher, along with batting coach Kieron Pollard and bowling coach James Pannent, revealed some behind-the-scenes insights into the dynamics of the franchise.

Boucher disclosed that Rohit Sharma, the former captain and current batter, has a peculiar habit of giving awkward hugs and handshakes. “Rohit does not usually hug people a lot,” Boucher said. “But when he does, it’s a bit of an awkward hug.”

When asked about a player with an unexpectedly loud laugh, Boucher promptly named wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. “Ishan has a very loud laugh,” Boucher said. “It’s very infectious. It’s one of those laughs that makes you laugh even if you don’t know what he’s laughing about.”

Pollard revealed that Suryakumar Yadav is prone to making autocorrect mistakes while texting. “Suryakumar is a very good texter,” Pollard said. “But he makes a lot of autocorrect mistakes. It’s quite funny.”

Pollard also described explosive batter Tim David as “absent-minded.” “Tim is a very good cricketer,” Pollard said. “But he’s a bit absent-minded. He’s always forgetting things.”

Despite these amusing quirks, the MI players are a close-knit group with a strong bond. They have won five IPL titles, making them one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.

Currently, MI is placed sixth in the 10-team points table with three wins and four losses. They will face table-toppers Rajasthan Royals on Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

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Hardik Pandya's Form and Leadership Under Fire After MI's IPL Setback

Hardik Pandya’s Form and Leadership Under Fire After MI’s IPL Setback

By April 23, 2024 0

Mumbai Indians’ (MI) dismal performance in the ongoing IPL 2024 season has reignited concerns over Hardik Pandya’s effectiveness as both a player and captain. In their recent nine-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals, Pandya’s underwhelming performance on the field has drawn criticism from fans and experts alike.

Batting at an unfamiliar position of No. 7, Pandya managed a meager 10 runs. His bowling was equally unimpressive, conceding 37 runs in four wicketless overs. The decision to elevate Pandya as MI skipper over Rohit Sharma has also come under scrutiny, with many questioning his leadership abilities.

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has expressed his concerns about Pandya’s form and decision-making. He believes that Pandya’s tendency to seek easy solutions to regain his form could prove detrimental to his team.

“Mumbai Indians is still a strong team on paper, but they’re being managed poorly,” Pathan said. “If Hardik Pandya lacks form as a leader, he’ll become a weak link. He’s affecting his own hitting abilities and looking for easy ways to come back to form. That’s how he’ll lose the respect of his team.”

Pathan criticized Pandya’s decision to bat at No. 7 despite his experience at No. 4 for Gujarat Titans. He also questioned Pandya’s choice to bowl the opening over instead of relying on seasoned bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

“He doesn’t come at a position where he needs to do the tough job,” Pathan said. “If he wants to earn his teammates’ respect, he’s got to do the tough tasks. He bowls the first over thinking he’ll escape, but he gets struck for fours and helps Buttler get in form.”

With MI languishing in seventh place in the points table, the pressure on Pandya is mounting. His ability to turn around the team’s fortunes and prove his worth as a leader will be crucial in determining MI’s success in the remaining matches of the season.

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Bihar Mechanic Wins Rs 1.5 Crore in IPL Fantasy Gaming Contest

Bihar Mechanic Wins Rs 1.5 Crore in IPL Fantasy Gaming Contest

By April 23, 2024 0

Deepu Ojha, a class 8 dropout from Bihar’s Arrah district, has become an overnight millionaire after winning a staggering Rs 1.5 crore in an IPL fantasy gaming contest. The 25-year-old, who works as a car mechanic in a garage, struck gold by picking Andre Russell as his captain in the KKR vs RCB match on Sunday.

Ojha, who confessed to having no knowledge about cricket, stumbled upon the winning combination by sheer luck. “I had no work and made the team. I saw it was a match between KKR and RCB. I had little knowledge about the players,” he told PTI.

Despite his lack of cricket expertise, Ojha’s team performed exceptionally well, with Russell scoring a match-winning 70 runs off just 31 balls. The victory earned Ojha the top prize of Rs 1.5 crore, a life-changing amount for the young man.

Ojha is yet to decide how he will use the windfall, but he is considering investing in his future and helping his family. “I am very happy. I never thought I would win such a big amount,” he said.

The KKR vs RCB match was a thrilling encounter, with KKR emerging victorious by a narrow margin of 1 run. However, the major talking point from the match was the controversial no-ball decision that led to the dismissal of Virat Kohli.

The new Hawk-Eye technology to determine no-balls for height was used when TV umpire Michael Gough deemed a waist-high delivery from KKR’s Harshit Rana fair. Kohli, who was in fine form, was caught off the very next ball, a pivotal moment in RCB’s narrow loss.

The no-ball decision sparked a debate about the use of technology in cricket. Some experts argued that the decision was correct, while others felt that it was a harsh call.

Despite the controversy, the use of technology in cricket is generally seen as a positive development. It helps to ensure that decisions are made more accurately and consistently, which ultimately benefits the game.

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Tiwary Warns Pandya: MI Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy

Tiwary Warns Pandya: MI Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy

By April 23, 2024 0

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed concerns over the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, suggesting that the Mumbai Indians (MI) may struggle to qualify for the playoffs if Pandya’s approach continues.

Tiwary criticized Pandya’s decision-making during MI’s recent defeat to the Rajasthan Royals. He questioned Pandya’s choice to open the bowling himself instead of entrusting the new ball to Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the best pacers in the world.

“If you have Jasprit Bumrah in the line-up, why will you not bowl him in the first over?” Tiwary said. “Buttler came off a hundred, Jaiswal was not in the best form, you need to give your best bowler the best chance of picking a wicket.”

Tiwary believes that Pandya’s decision to bowl himself allowed the Rajasthan Royals batsmen to settle in and take advantage of the new ball. He also pointed out that MI’s current position in the league table is concerning, as they have played more matches than teams above them.

“I don’t see MI progressing in the points table because these silly mistakes are being made,” Tiwary added.

Tiwary concluded by suggesting that MI players may not have fully embraced Pandya as their captain. He believes that the team’s performance under Rohit Sharma was more consistent and that Pandya may need to adjust his leadership style to achieve similar success.

“If this kind of captaincy continues, MI are not making the playoffs,” Tiwary said. “Previously, players were with Rohit Sharma. Now it feels like that MI players have not bought into Hardik Pandya as the captain of the side.”

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Oman D10 Run-Out Controversy: 'Fake Fielding' Debate Erupts

Oman D10 Run-Out Controversy: ‘Fake Fielding’ Debate Erupts

By April 23, 2024 0

Oman D10 Run-Out Sparks Debate on ‘Fake Fielding’

A controversial dismissal in the Oman D10 competition has ignited a heated debate among cricket fans over the interpretation of run-out laws. During a match between Ghubrah Giants and Ruwi Rangers, Barathwaj Vinayagam was run out by a direct hit from Aflal Kariapper. However, some fans on social media have questioned the legitimacy of the dismissal, alleging “fake fielding.”

According to Law 41.5.1 of the cricket rules, “it is unfair for any fielder willfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball.” In this case, Kariapper collected the ball and executed a no-look throw to dismiss Vinayagam. While some argue that the throw was a legitimate attempt to run out the batter, others contend that it was an intentional deception designed to distract Vinayagam.

The umpires deemed the dismissal valid, and Ruwi Rangers went on to defeat Ghubrah Giants by 57 runs. However, the incident has sparked a wider discussion about the boundaries of fair play in cricket. Some fans believe that the no-look throw was a clear violation of the rules, while others argue that it was a clever and legitimate tactic.

The debate has also raised questions about the role of technology in officiating cricket matches. While the use of video replays has become commonplace in other sports, cricket has been slower to adopt such measures. Some argue that the introduction of video replays could help to eliminate controversial dismissals like the one in the Oman D10 match.

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Xavier Bartlett to Join Kent for Vitality Blast Despite CA Block

Xavier Bartlett to Join Kent for Vitality Blast Despite CA Block

By April 23, 2024 0

Xavier Bartlett, the Australian fast bowler, will join Kent for the Vitality Blast after Cricket Australia (CA) initially blocked him from playing for the county in the County Championship. Bartlett was originally signed for Kent’s first five Championship games, but CA denied him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) on the eve of the season, despite handing him a central contract a week earlier.

Bartlett’s absence was a blow to Kent, who swiftly replaced him with South African bowling allrounder Beyers Swanepoel on an all-format deal. However, Kent remained hopeful that Bartlett would be able to fulfill the white-ball element of his initial deal, which amounted to at least eight Blast games. That has now been confirmed.

CA’s caution with Bartlett’s workload is understandable, particularly in first-class cricket. He played just three Sheffield Shield matches for Queensland after returning from a back stress fracture sustained during the previous English summer. He is also likely to land a deal in Major League Cricket, which begins on July 4.

While Bartlett is unlikely to make Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, he is firmly in the frame for their limited-overs tour of England in September. He will join Swanepoel and fellow Australian seamer Wes Agar as three overseas options for Kent’s Blast campaign, which begins on May 31 against Middlesex at Chelmsford. Only two of them are permitted in any given playing XI.

Kent’s director of cricket, Simon Cook, expressed his delight at securing Bartlett’s services for the Blast: “We’ve been working extremely hard with Cricket Australia to ensure that Xavier can join us in some capacity this season, and we’re really pleased to have secured his services for eight matches of our T20 campaign.”

“He is hot property at the moment and fully deserves his new central contract with Australia. I know that Spitfires supporters around the world will be extremely excited that the BBL’s top wicket-taker this Winter will be pulling on a Kent shirt this June.”

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CSK and LSG Set for Thrilling Clash in IPL 2024

CSK and LSG Set for Thrilling Clash in IPL 2024

By April 23, 2024 0

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a highly anticipated clash in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 23.

Both teams have had similar starts to the season, with CSK winning four out of seven games and LSG winning four out of seven games. CSK currently sits fourth in the standings, while LSG is ranked fifth.

In their previous encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 19, LSG emerged victorious by a comfortable margin of eight wickets.

Predicted XIs:

Chennai Super Kings:

* Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)
* Rachin Ravindra
* Ajinkya Rahane
* Shivam Dube
* Ravindra Jadeja
* Sameer Rizvi
* MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
* Deepak Chahar
* Maheesh Theekshana
* Mustafizur Rahman
* Matheesha Pathirana

Lucknow Super Giants:

* Quinton de Kock
* KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
* Deepak Hooda
* Marcus Stoinis
* Nicholas Pooran
* Ayush Badoni
* Krunal Pandya
* Mohsin Khan
* Ravi Bishnoi
* Naveen-ul-Haq
* Yash Thakur

Key Players to Watch:

* Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): The CSK skipper has been in impressive form this season, scoring 241 runs in seven matches.
* KL Rahul (LSG): The LSG captain and wicketkeeper is the team’s leading run-scorer with 286 runs in seven matches.
* Shivam Dube (CSK): The all-rounder has been a consistent performer for CSK, scoring 245 runs in seven matches.
* Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The Caribbean hard-hitter is the second-highest run-scorer for LSG with 246 runs in seven matches.
* Mustafizur Rahman (CSK): The Bangladeshi pacer is the leading wicket-taker for CSK this season with 11 wickets in six matches.

Match Preview:

The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams. CSK will be looking to avenge their defeat in the previous encounter, while LSG will be aiming to continue their winning momentum.

The slow and low track at the Chepauk Stadium is expected to favor the spinners, so both teams will be relying heavily on their spin departments. The match could also be decided by the performance of the top-order batsmen, who will need to provide a solid foundation for their teams.

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Dwayne Bravo: Yorkers, Fast Bowlers Key to CSK's Bowling Dominance

Dwayne Bravo: Yorkers, Fast Bowlers Key to CSK’s Bowling Dominance

By April 23, 2024 0

Dwayne Bravo: Yorkers, Fast Bowlers, and CSK’s Bowling Dominance

In the lead-up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings’ bowling coach Dwayne Bravo shared his insights on the significance of yorkers, his preferred fast bowlers within the squad, and the team’s unwavering commitment to being the most astute bowling unit in the tournament.

The Importance of Yorkers

Bravo emphasized the pivotal role of the yorker as the primary weapon for pacers, stressing that sustained success in the T20 format hinges on mastering this delivery. He highlighted the consistent use of yorkers and their diverse variations by some of T20 cricket’s most accomplished bowlers, including himself, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Matheesha Pathirana.

“You cannot last long without a yorker. If you look at players who have had most of the success in T20 cricket, Lasith Malinga, Bumrah or Pathirana, myself when I played, we had a similar plan, try to bowl as many yorkers as possible, with our variations,” said Pathirana.

CSK’s Preferred Fast Bowlers

Bravo praised the young Pathirana, who shot to fame with his slingy, Malinga-like action. During the last season, he took 19 wickets in 12 matches for CSK. Currently, he has nine wickets in four games of IPL 2024.

“Pathirana is very special. I call him Baby Malinga. I also call him Baby GOAT (Greatest of All Time). He is not someone you try to coach because he has a natural ability and skill,” Bravo said.

Bravo also pointed out that Bangladesh veteran Mustafizur Rahman is also very special to him. He has taken 11 wickets in six games in the ongoing season.

“He has the reputation of having one of the best slower balls in the world. You don’t try to over-coach these players. You just empower them with knowledge, and information and try to keep it simple,” he added.

CSK’s Bowling Philosophy

The West Indies legend is also impressed with pacer Tushar Deshpade, who made a name for himself with a breakthrough IPL 2023. He took 21 wickets in 16 games to guide CSK to their fifth title win.

Bravo said that during the team meetings, CSK asserts its resolve to be the “smartest bowling team in the competition” and prepares for all possible scenarios and does not look to repeat its mistakes.

“We do drills, especially by keeping in mind the ground dimension. We practice with vision, with a purpose. When people look at us, they should see a plan, sometimes it does not work, but most times, it will,” Bravo added.

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