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Delhi Capitals Back Anrich Nortje Despite Death Bowling Struggles

Delhi Capitals Back Anrich Nortje Despite Death Bowling Struggles

By March 29, 2024 0

Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach James Hopes has expressed confidence in the team’s pace spearhead Anrich Nortje, despite his recent struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Nortje, who made his comeback to competitive cricket after six months, was taken to the cleaners by Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag at the death, conceding 48 runs in his four overs.

Hopes acknowledged the challenges Nortje faced, having been out of action since September and playing only three domestic T20 games before the IPL. However, he emphasized Nortje’s status as one of the premier death bowlers in the game and expressed trust in his ability to improve.

“It’s the first time that Nortje has been at this level in a while. He had a fair time out of the game, but if you look at all the numbers, he is one of the premier death bowlers in the game. We trust that he is going to keep getting better,” Hopes said.

Hopes also identified areas for improvement in the team’s batting, which fell apart in the back-10 after a positive start. He highlighted the need to tidy up the middle-over batting, with the return of Rishabh Pant expected to provide a significant boost.

“We need to tidy up our middle over batting too. We tend to get stuck a little bit in phases there. We know the fix for that is Rishabh Pant,” Hopes said. “He has played two games after a long lay-off and I think you’re going to see some pretty special things from him in the next few weeks.”

Delhi Capitals will face Chennai Super Kings in their next game on Sunday, hoping to address the issues identified by Hopes and secure their first win of the IPL season.

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USA Cricket Names Corey Anderson in Squad for Canada T20I Series

USA Cricket Names Corey Anderson in Squad for Canada T20I Series

By March 29, 2024 0

The United States Cricket Team (USACT) has unveiled its 15-man squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Canada, with former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson as a notable inclusion. Anderson, 33, last represented New Zealand in 2018 and has since been aiming to qualify for his adopted country.

Monank Patel will continue to lead the USACT, with Aaron Jones serving as vice-captain. The series holds significant importance for the team as it prepares for the T20 World Cup, which they will co-host with the West Indies in June.

Despite Patel’s statement about new players joining the squad, the majority of the team consists of experienced individuals. Anderson, who played 13 Tests, 49 ODIs, and 31 T20Is for New Zealand, brings a wealth of knowledge to the side. He was also part of the New Zealand team that reached the final of the 2015 World Cup.

Other notable players in the squad include Gajanand Singh, Jessy Singh, Steven Taylor, Nisarg Patel, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Usman Rafiq. While some players like Andries Gous, Harmeet Singh, Nitish Kumar, Milind Kumar, and Shadley van Schalkwyk have not played international cricket, they possess significant first-class and T20 experience.

South Africa-born wicketkeeper-batter Gous, who relocated to the USA in 2021, will be eligible to play for the team in April, making him available for the T20 World Cup. He has played 60 first-class games, 57 List-A matches, and 46 T20s, including a stint with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20.

The matches against Canada will be played at the Prairie View Cricket Complex, with the USACT arriving on April 1 to begin preparations. Both Canada and the USA are in Group A of the T20 World Cup, along with India, Ireland, and Pakistan. They will face each other in the tournament opener on June 2 in Dallas, Texas.

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Pant Fumes After DC's Second Consecutive IPL Loss

Pant Fumes After DC’s Second Consecutive IPL Loss

By March 29, 2024 0

Delhi Capitals Skipper Rishabh Pant Fumes After Second Consecutive IPL Loss

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant’s frustration was palpable after his team’s second consecutive loss in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. The Capitals fell short by 12 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a thrilling last-over finish on Thursday, further dampening Pant’s return to competitive cricket since his horrific car accident in December 2022.

Chasing a challenging 186 to win, Pant struggled to find his rhythm, scoring 28 runs off 26 balls. The pressure mounted on the DC skipper, who attempted to break the shackles with a cut shot against leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. However, the ball edged into the gloves of wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, giving RR a crucial breakthrough.

Pant’s dismissal handed RR control of the proceedings, and the DC skipper’s frustration boiled over. As he made his way to the dressing room, Pant smashed his bat in anger, reflecting his disappointment with the team’s performance.

The loss against RR was particularly disappointing for DC, as it came on the heels of their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener. The Capitals’ batting has been a major concern, with Pant and his teammates failing to fire consistently.

DC will now host defending champions Chennai Super Kings on March 31, hoping to turn their fortunes around. However, they will need to address their batting woes and find a way to support Pant, who is still regaining his form after his injury.

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Gambhir-Kohli Rivalry Set to Reignite in IPL 2024 Clash

Gambhir-Kohli Rivalry Set to Reignite in IPL 2024 Clash

By March 29, 2024 0

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to witness a potential clash of titans as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday. The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, where the last encounter between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli resulted in an intense on-field battle.

Former KKR and RCB star Varun Aaron anticipates that Gambhir’s presence in the Knight Riders dugout will ignite Kohli’s competitive spirit. “I’m eagerly looking forward to the match-up outside the boundary line,” Aaron said. “Gautam Gambhir is going to be right beside the Bengaluru dug-out, and I don’t know what’s going to happen there. We know Virat likes to have fire in his belly, and if he just looks at the Kolkata dug-out, he’s going to get fired up.”

The rivalry between Gambhir and Kohli reached a boiling point during an RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants match in IPL 2023. Kohli initially clashed with LSG’s Naveen-ul-Haq, prompting Gambhir to intervene and engage in a verbal altercation with the former.

Gambhir later defended his actions, stating, “It is not about Naveen-ul-Haq. I would have defended any player, that is my job, that is how I am. Why should I not defend my players just because someone has a broadcaster working for him, left right and centre, someone who has more social media presence doesn’t have any right to walk over someone.”

While Kohli and Naveen have since reconciled, the equation between Gambhir and the RCB star remains uncertain. The Friday night match will provide an opportunity to gauge the current dynamics between the two players.

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Kohli vs Starc: A T20 Duel for the Ages

Kohli vs Starc: A T20 Duel for the Ages

By March 29, 2024 0

Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc: A T20 Duel for the Ages

When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday night, the spotlight will inevitably fall on the tantalizing prospect of Virat Kohli facing off against Mitchell Starc. This highly anticipated encounter marks the first time these two cricketing giants will cross paths in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Starc, who is making his IPL return after a seven-year hiatus, was once a teammate of Kohli at RCB in 2015. Despite their shared history, they have never faced each other in the tournament. However, experts believe that Starc’s left-arm swing bowling could pose a significant threat to Kohli’s formidable batting prowess.

“I quite like [Starc’s] match-up to Virat, the ability to swing the ball back down the line as a lefty,” said Steven Smith, a former Australian captain and current ESPNcricinfo expert. “We have seen him [Kohli] get out on a few occasions to Shaheen Afridi, Trent Boult, Mohammad Amir.”

Smith believes that Starc will likely attempt to exploit Kohli’s tendency to drive away from his body, similar to the strategy employed by Sam Curran in RCB’s opening match against Punjab Kings. “Starcy’s going to swing the ball back down the line early on, I’d imagine, and then use the wobble seam to go across him [Kohli], and potentially try and nick him off,” Smith explained.

Despite Starc’s reputation as a world-class bowler, Kohli has a solid record against left-arm pace in T20 cricket. In 28 deliveries faced against Starc, Kohli has scored 47 runs without being dismissed. However, Smith believes that Kohli has likely studied Starc’s bowling patterns and will be prepared for the challenge.

“You obviously learn as you go along, and you understand what players are trying to do to try and get you out,” Smith said of Kohli. “I’m sure he would have seen that [data], and tried to improve on that throughout. So it’s going to be a nice match-up.”

The Kohli-Starc duel is just one of the many intriguing storylines that will unfold in this highly anticipated IPL encounter. With both teams boasting a wealth of talent, the stage is set for a thrilling spectacle that will keep cricket fans on the edge of their seats.

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Andre Russell: Leaner, Fitter, and Lethal as Ever

Andre Russell: Leaner, Fitter, and Lethal as Ever

By March 29, 2024 0

Andre Russell: Rediscovering His Mojo with a Leaner, Fitter Approach

As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare for their upcoming matches, all eyes are on Andre Russell, the towering Jamaican who has been in scintillating form. In their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Russell smashed a blistering 25-ball 64, showcasing his devastating power-hitting abilities.

Russell’s performance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru holds special significance. In 2019, he played a pivotal role in KKR’s victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring an unbeaten 13-ball 48 to guide his team to a five-wicket win.

After a challenging period last year, Russell has returned to the IPL with renewed vigor and determination. He has shed weight, improved his fitness, and sharpened his batting skills.

“I think it’s all about the mindset,” Russell said. “I watched videos of my past performances and realized that I was clear in my thoughts towards every delivery. I allowed myself to be under pressure because I’ve been thinking too much.”

Russell has also been working diligently on his fitness. “I’m feeling good,” he said. “I have four packs so I’m working on the next two. I’m working on being leaner and lighter, and it’s working for my body and shows in my performance as well.”

In addition to his physical improvements, Russell has also made technical adjustments to his batting. “I was at the nets in Abu Dhabi and Sunil Narine mentioned something,” he revealed. “Having a short stride is working for me. When I look at most big-hitters, they don’t have a big stride. Now I have a bit more time to play the ball.”

With the T20 World Cup approaching, Russell is eager to continue his impressive form. His rediscovered mojo and unwavering determination make him a formidable force in the IPL and a key player for the West Indies.

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England Clinch T20I Series Win Over New Zealand with Clinical Performance

England Clinch T20I Series Win Over New Zealand with Clinical Performance

By March 29, 2024 0

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone orchestrated a dominant bowling performance to secure a comprehensive five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final T20I of the series. The triumph sealed a 4-1 series win for England.

Sciver-Brunt’s early breakthroughs left New Zealand reeling at 23 for 3. She dismissed openers Suzie Bates and Maddy Green before trapping Amelia Kerr lbw. Ecclestone then took over, claiming the wickets of Katey Martin and Hannah Rowe to reduce the hosts to 69 for 5.

However, 19-year-old Izzy Gaze played a defiant innings, scoring an unbeaten 51 to rescue New Zealand. She shared a crucial 56-run partnership with Brooke Halliday for the sixth wicket.

In reply, England lost early wickets but Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight steadied the ship with a 57-run stand. Sciver-Brunt fell for 31, but Knight remained unbeaten on 35 to guide England to victory.

Ecclestone finished with figures of 3 for 30, while Sciver-Brunt claimed 2 for 24. Gaze’s half-century was in vain as England secured a comfortable win.

The two teams will now face off in a three-match ODI series, starting in Wellington on Monday.

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Tom Moody Questions Prithvi Shaw's Exclusion from Delhi Capitals' Playing XI

Tom Moody Questions Prithvi Shaw’s Exclusion from Delhi Capitals’ Playing XI

By March 29, 2024 0

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has expressed his bewilderment over the exclusion of Prithvi Shaw from the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) playing XI in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Moody believes that Shaw’s international experience and talent warrant his inclusion in the team, despite his recent struggles in the IPL.

“It doesn’t make sense to have an Indian international player like Prithvi Shaw sitting in the dugout,” Moody told ESPNcricinfo. “Yes, he hasn’t performed in the IPL as we had hoped, but you can’t score runs from the dugout.”

Shaw, who has represented India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, has been overlooked for DC’s first two matches in IPL 2024. Ricky Bhui has been given the nod instead, but has failed to impress with scores of 3 and 0 against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), respectively.

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer also questioned Shaw’s continued omission from the playing XI. “Now that they have held onto him and not let him go into the auction, I’m surprised they’re not playing him,” Jaffer said. “He’s played for Mumbai for most of the season, so you’d imagine that he’s fit. I’m surprised. Punishing him and then losing the games is not the way to go forward.”

Shaw’s exclusion has raised concerns about the gap between domestic cricket and the intensity of international cricket and the IPL. Moody highlighted this disparity after Ricky Bhui’s dismissal for a duck against RR. “That’s exactly what you’d like to see a genuine quick bowler do,” Moody said. “And to do it to a top-order player is even more alarming. What it does also is highlight the jump between Ranji Trophy runs to international cricket and IPL.”

The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals will be eager to secure their first win in IPL 2024 when they face reigning champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday. Shaw’s inclusion in the playing XI could provide the team with the spark they need to turn their fortunes around.

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Steve Smith Questions Mumbai Indians' Tactics in Record-Breaking IPL Loss

Steve Smith Questions Mumbai Indians’ Tactics in Record-Breaking IPL Loss

By March 29, 2024 0

Mumbai Indians’ perplexing tactics in their record-breaking IPL loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad have drawn criticism from former Australia captain Steve Smith. Smith expressed bewilderment over the decision to limit premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah to just six deliveries up until the 13th over of the match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad posted the highest ever IPL total of 277/3, powered by a stunning display of power-hitting. Despite an equally aggressive response from Mumbai Indians, they fell short by 31 runs.

Smith questioned the timing of Bumrah’s introduction into the attack, stating that he should have been brought back earlier to stem the flow of runs. “I was perplexed with some of their bowling changes in the first innings for Mumbai. Bumrah bowled in the fourth over, he went for 5 and then we didn’t see him again till the 13th over when they were on 173,” Smith said.

He emphasized that Bumrah’s late reintroduction rendered him ineffective. “All the damage had been done, you needed your best bowler to be coming back and take some wickets in that period and I think they missed a trick there bringing him back only in the 13th over.”

Smith believes that Bumrah’s absence from the attack allowed Hyderabad to accumulate a massive total. “I think he got a few things wrong, and that was the main one for me. I mean you can’t have one of the best bowlers in the world bowling one over.”

He suggested that Bumrah should have been utilized more aggressively, even if it meant taking risks. “When the ball is going around like that, you’ve just got to bring your best bowler back earlier than you would have liked. It’s just about adapting on the go and I’d have almost bowled Bumrah out by the 15th, 16th over, try to get some wickets, if he gets wickets, you slow the rate down anyway.”

Smith acknowledged the extraordinary power-hitting contest that unfolded, with a total of 38 sixes hit. “It was an incredible game.”

Another former cricketer, Brian Lara, praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma for his blistering 23-ball 63. “Abhishek Sharma is one of my favorite young batters…He can hit it, he’s not a big muscular guy, but when he hits the ball it stays hit. I think his was a special knock today,” Lara said.

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Riyan Parag's Heroics Power Rajasthan Royals to Thrilling IPL Victory

Riyan Parag’s Heroics Power Rajasthan Royals to Thrilling IPL Victory

By March 29, 2024 0

Riyan Parag’s heroics propelled Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling 12-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. Despite battling illness for the past three days, Parag’s remarkable innings of 84 not out off 45 balls spearheaded Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total of 185 for 5.

The 22-year-old from Assam showcased maturity beyond his years, anchoring the Rajasthan Royals innings after they found themselves at 36 for 3 in the eighth over. Parag’s exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award, marking a significant breakthrough in his cricketing journey.

Reflecting on his journey and the support of his family, Parag expressed gratitude, stating, “(Emotions) They are settled, mom is here, she has seen the struggle, the last 3-4 years.”

Despite facing scrutiny in previous seasons, Parag’s perseverance and dedication finally paid off, with his elevated role at No. 4 proving instrumental in Rajasthan Royals’ success. His stellar domestic form preceding the IPL season further bolstered his confidence and performance on the field.

Rajasthan Royals’ captain, Sanju Samson, commended Parag’s talent, remarking, “Riyan Parag has been a big name in the last few years. Wherever I go, people ask me about him. There is something very special he can give to Indian cricket.”

The match witnessed a remarkable turnaround for Rajasthan Royals, who found themselves at 36 for 3 in the eighth over. However, Parag’s composed innings and strategic partnerships propelled the team to a competitive total.

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Furthermore, RR’s decision to include Nandre Burger as an impact player proved astute, with the South African pacer making crucial breakthroughs. Samson highlighted the importance of utilizing all 15 players effectively in the evolving dynamics of the IPL.

In the final over, Avesh Khan’s impeccable execution under pressure sealed the victory for Rajasthan Royals. Reflecting on his strategy, Avesh emphasized the importance of clear planning and execution, saying, “I try to improve myself everytime. In T20s I try to reinvent myself. I never think about selection and only practice what I want to bowl.”

(Inputs from PTI)

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