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Buttler's Calf Injury Setback Casts Doubt on England Availability

Buttler’s Calf Injury Setback Casts Doubt on England Availability

By September 2, 2024 0

Jos Buttler’s recovery from a calf injury has suffered a setback, ruling him out of Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarter-final and casting doubt on his availability for England’s upcoming T20I series against Australia.

The England captain has not played any cricket since the T20 World Cup semi-final defeat to India in June. He sustained a calf injury in July while preparing for the Hundred, which forced him to miss the tournament.

Buttler had been targeting Wednesday’s quarter-final at Hove for his comeback after weeks of rehabilitation. However, he has now been ruled out of contention, as confirmed by Lancashire coach Dale Benkenstein.

“We’ve had some bad news on his recovery,” Benkenstein said. “He had an injury he was recovering from, and he’s sort of tweaked it again. He’s not only just out of our T20s, but I think he’s even struggling to make the international ones. He was very keen to play for us.”

England are not overly concerned about Buttler’s fitness ahead of their first T20I on September 11 and remain hopeful that he will be available to captain the side throughout Australia’s eight-match white-ball tour.

England’s new-look squad are due to report to the Utilita Bowl on Sunday ahead of two training days, when their medical staff will get a clearer picture as to whether Buttler will be available.

England’s white-ball teams do not have an official vice-captain, with Sam Curran and Phil Salt the main contenders to deputise in the event that Buttler is unavailable. He is not expected to keep wicket during the T20I series, which increases the chance that he will be able to feature despite suffering a setback.

Lancashire will have their other England players available on Wednesday night at Hove, with Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Saqib Mahmood all set to be involved. Jofra Archer is expected to feature for Sussex, whose T20 side is captained by Tymal Mills.

Hove has not hosted a T20 quarter-final in front of a crowd since 2019, and tickets have been sold out for the past two weeks.

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Virat Kohli's Resilience: From Headshot to Centuries in Australia

Virat Kohli’s Resilience: From Headshot to Centuries in Australia

By April 13, 2024 0

Virat Kohli’s 2014-15 tour of Australia was a tale of resilience and determination. Despite India’s Test series loss, Kohli emerged as a beacon of hope, amassing a staggering 692 runs across four matches.

The tour began with a baptism of fire for Kohli, who was leading the team in the absence of MS Dhoni. Mitchell Johnson’s menacing bouncer on the first ball of the series left Kohli reeling, his helmet absorbing the impact. The entire Australian team rushed to his aid, but Kohli’s resolve remained unshaken.

During the lunch break, Kohli regrouped and refocused. He returned to the crease with a renewed determination and went on to score a magnificent 115, the first of four centuries he would hit in the series.

In a recent video that has gone viral on social media, Kohli recounted the incident and its profound impact on him. “It was a heavy blow,” he said. “My vision started dropping, I had swelling. But I had two options: fight or flight. And my reaction was, ‘I will hit him so much throughout this series.'”

Kohli’s words proved prophetic. He went on to score centuries in both innings of the first Test, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 48-run defeat. However, his performance set the tone for the rest of the series, as he continued to torment the Australian bowlers with his aggressive batting.

Kohli’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity became a symbol of hope for the Indian team. His ability to bounce back from setbacks and perform at his best under pressure inspired his teammates and fans alike.

The 2014-15 tour of Australia was a watershed moment in Kohli’s career. It marked his emergence as a world-class batsman and a leader who could rally his team even in the face of adversity.

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Bangladesh Makes Three Changes to T20I Squad for Australia Series

Bangladesh Makes Three Changes to T20I Squad for Australia Series

By March 27, 2024 0

Bangladesh’s T20I Squad for Australia Series Undergoes Changes

Bangladesh’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia has undergone three changes from the ODI series, which the visitors won convincingly 3-0. Fargana Hoque, Disha Biswas, and Nishita Akter have been replaced by Dilara Akter, Fariha Trisna, and Shorifa Khatun.

Fargana, who had scores of 0, 7, and 5 in the three ODIs, has been omitted from the squad. Dilara Akter, a wicketkeeper-batter, has been brought in as her replacement. Chief selector Sajjad Ahmed believes that Dilara has the talent to succeed in the T20 format.

Fariha Trisna, a left-arm pacer, has been included in the squad to add variety to the bowling attack. She replaces Disha Biswas, who was part of the ODI squad. Shorifa Khatun, an all-rounder who bowls off-spin and bats in the late order, has also been added to the squad. She is seen as a potential T20 specialist.

The three T20Is will be held at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 31, April 2, and April 4. All three matches will start at 12:00pm local time.

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Ireland Considers Postponing Australia Series Amid Financial and Logistical Pressures

Ireland Considers Postponing Australia Series Amid Financial and Logistical Pressures

By March 7, 2024 0

Ireland’s packed home schedule has cast doubt over their upcoming bilateral series against Australia. The series, scheduled for August and September, includes three ODIs and a T20I. However, Cricket Ireland is facing financial and logistical challenges that may force them to postpone the fixtures.

The Future Tours Programme (FTP) has Australia touring Ireland before heading to England for further white-ball series. But Ireland’s hectic summer schedule, which includes tours from Pakistan and South Africa, a T20 tri-series with the Netherlands and Scotland, and a one-off Test and white-ball series against Zimbabwe, has raised concerns about their ability to host Australia.

Ireland’s recent Test victory against Afghanistan and their upcoming Test against Zimbabwe have added to the strain on their resources. They are also set to host England, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands in women’s cricket.

Cricket Ireland high performance director Richard Holdsworth acknowledged the challenges, stating that the costs of hosting games in Ireland have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. He also ruled out moving the Australia series to England, where Ireland has previously played matches.

Holdsworth said Ireland is exploring all options, including moving the Australia series to a different part of the FTP. He also expressed disappointment that Ireland’s budget is not as large as expected due to the new ICC distribution model, which allocates some funds to a retained surplus fund.

Holdsworth believes that if Ireland had access to its full allocation of ICC funds, they would be better equipped to deliver their international schedule. He added that Ireland, along with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, may be able to reduce the withholding of funding through discussions at next week’s ICC meetings in Dubai.

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