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New Zealand's Historic Win Shakes Up WTC Standings, India's Final Hopes in Jeopardy

New Zealand’s Historic Win Shakes Up WTC Standings, India’s Final Hopes in Jeopardy

By October 26, 2024 0

New Zealand’s historic Test series triumph in India has sent shockwaves through the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, casting doubt on India’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive WTC final.

India’s 0-1 series defeat to the Black Caps has left them precariously perched atop the WTC table with 62.82 percentage points, a mere 0.32 points ahead of Australia. This setback has significantly diminished India’s chances of securing a direct berth in the 2025 WTC final.

The WTC standings are now wide open, with several teams vying for the top two spots. South Africa, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand are all within striking distance of India and Australia. The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia has become even more crucial for India, as they will likely need to win the series to ensure their place in the final.

New Zealand’s victory has propelled them to fourth place in the WTC standings with 50.00 percentage points, overtaking South Africa. Sri Lanka remains in third place with 55.56 points.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s decisive nine-wicket victory over England in the third Test in Rawalpindi has moved them up to seventh place with 33.33 points. England, who lost the series 2-1, now sit just above Pakistan with 40.79 points.

India’s hopes of reaching the WTC final now hinge on their performance in the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai, starting November 1. A win is imperative for India to maintain their chances of qualifying for the final.

The WTC standings are set to undergo further changes in the coming months, with several key series scheduled to take place. The outcome of these series will determine which teams will ultimately qualify for the 2025 WTC final.

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India's Pace Trio Key to Border-Gavaskar Trophy Success, Says Brett Lee

India’s Pace Trio Key to Border-Gavaskar Trophy Success, Says Brett Lee

By October 26, 2024 0

Australia’s legendary fast bowler Brett Lee has emphasized the crucial role of India’s pace trio—Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami—in their quest to conquer the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Bumrah and Siraj have been instrumental in India’s recent success, while Shami has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup due to an Achilles tendon injury. However, Lee believes Shami’s return to fitness is paramount for India’s chances.

“Mohammed Shami has to be fit if India want to win over here,” Lee asserted. “We all know how good a bowler Bumrah is. He can shape the ball both ways and will bowl extremely well. He’s great with the old ball and a master of reverse swing.”

Lee also praised Siraj’s ability to extract movement from the new ball. “Mohammed Siraj gets that new ball to talk and when he presents that seam upright, he gets it shape away, which can trouble Australia on wickets like Perth and Adelaide.”

Lee emphasized the importance of all three fast bowlers firing alongside Ravichandran Ashwin’s spin. “For me, it is that combination. It is those three fast bowlers plus Ashwin, the spinner. Then they have guys who are part-time spinners to play a role. But you have to have those three quicks firing if India want to win.”

In case Shami is not ready for the Tests, Lee suggests India consider young speedster Mayank Yadav, who impressed in the IPL and made his T20I debut against Bangladesh. “The great thing about India is that they are not worried about how much cricket someone has played,” Lee said. “If Mayank Yadav is ready to go, get him in there.”

Lee believes Yadav’s raw pace and potential could be an asset on Australian wickets. “One thing I can promise you is that batsmen are OK around that 135km to 140km an hour mark. It is when they are bowling high 150s that no-one wants to face fast bowling over 150km/h. He looks as though he has the complete package. He is fresh and raw. But I would be inclined to go with him if Mohammed Shami is not ready.”

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Sarfaraz Khan Retains Place in India Test Team, Aakash Chopra Backs Australia Inclusion

Sarfaraz Khan Retains Place in India Test Team, Aakash Chopra Backs Australia Inclusion

By October 26, 2024 0

India’s Sarfaraz Khan has cemented his place in the Test team after his impressive century in the first Test against New Zealand. Despite Shubman Gill’s return from injury, the team management has opted to retain Sarfaraz, dropping out-of-form KL Rahul.

Sarfaraz’s 150 in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test, which India lost by eight wickets, has earned him praise from former India batter Aakash Chopra. Chopra believes Sarfaraz should be included in the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia.

“In the squad, yes, in the playing XI, we don’t know yet. You will need to carry enough, and it might be a larger squad anyways, it is a five-Test match series. First time in Australia, we are going to play five matches,” Chopra said.

“Sarfaraz, whenever he has played, it is just not about the last Test match, what he did against England was also commendable, so there is no reason for us to even speculate that he won’t be part of the touring squad, I think it is a given he will be there,” he added.

New Zealand, who won the first Test for their first Test victory in India since 1988, lead the three-match series 1-0. Spinners are expected to play a key role in the second Test in Pune.

New Zealand have made one change, with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner replacing fast bowler Matt Henry, who has a “glute niggle.” India have made three changes, with Gill, fast bowler Akash Deep, and spinner Washington Sundar coming into the team.

Rahul, pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been dropped.

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India Announces 18-Member Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kuldeep Yadav Unavailable

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kuldeep Yadav Unavailable

By October 25, 2024 0

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced an 18-member Indian cricket team squad for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The series, which begins on November 22 in Perth, will feature matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

While the squad boasts a strong bowling lineup, there are notable absences, including Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm wrist-spinner, was unavailable for selection due to a chronic left groin issue. He had featured in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru but was replaced by Washington Sundar in the second contest.

BCCI clarified that Yadav has been referred to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for long-term resolution of his injury.

Mohammed Shami, who last played in the ODI World Cup in November 2023, has not recovered from a knee injury in time. Despite assurances of being fit, he has not been included in the squad.

Axar Patel, on the other hand, has been named in the T20 squad that will travel to South Africa for a four-match series starting next month.

Despite these absences, India’s bowling lineup remains formidable. The squad includes Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a prestigious series between India and Australia, and both teams will be eager to claim victory. India will be looking to retain the trophy, which they won in 2018-19.

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Cummins Jokes About Excuses for Potential BGT Loss

Cummins Jokes About Excuses for Potential BGT Loss

By October 25, 2024 0

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has jokingly revealed his excuses for a potential loss in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Speaking on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Cummins quipped, “I will find some (laughs). Cameron Green was going to open the batting and bowling.”

Green’s absence due to back surgery has disrupted Australia’s plans. The all-rounder was expected to bat at number four and provide pace bowling support. His injury has left a void in the team’s balance, forcing the management to reconsider their strategy.

Cummins acknowledged the importance of a balanced contest between bat and ball. “It feels like if someone has scored a hundred, they have batted the house down. Taken them a few sessions whereas my first couple of years, some of those wickets were so flat,” he said.

The skipper expressed his desire for wickets that challenge both batsmen and bowlers. “I think some of those Indian spinning wickets as well, I think that last tour, Delhi we should have won, it just get the teams close to each other if you get the wickets like that, but you do not listen to our players complaining about those types of wickets,” he added.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence on November 22 at Perth. The series will feature five Tests, with the second Test in Adelaide played under lights. The third Test will be held at The Gabba in Brisbane, followed by the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series will conclude with the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Warner's Comeback Offer for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rejected by Cummins

Warner’s Comeback Offer for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rejected by Cummins

By October 25, 2024 0

David Warner’s Comeback Offer for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Dismissed by Australia Skipper Pat Cummins

Australia’s Test captain, Pat Cummins, has unequivocally ruled out the possibility of David Warner making a comeback for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Warner, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, recently expressed his willingness to return to the national team.

Cummins, however, has put an end to any speculation, stating that the team “loves Davey” but will not consider him for the marquee series. He acknowledged Warner’s offer but labeled it as a “bit of a wind-up.”

“Dave, we’re very interested. We’re taking it very seriously and we’ll be in touch, mate,” Cummins said on The Grade Cricketer podcast. “I did speak to Dave a couple of days ago. I can’t remember if he reached out or I did… he’s like, ‘What do you think?’, and I was like, ‘Yeah, good luck with [Sydney] Thunder and I look forward to your comments on Fox.'”

Cummins believes that Warner’s offer was partly a joke but also a way for the former opener to stay in the limelight. “I think the truth’s somewhere in the middle. I reckon it (offer) is a bit of a wind-up but I reckon he doesn’t mind seeing himself in the back page. We love Davey but he is retired,” Cummins added.

In Warner’s absence, Steve Smith has been opening the batting for Australia, but the move has not been entirely successful. The 5-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22 in Perth, with the second Test scheduled for Adelaide from December 6. The remaining Tests will be played in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, with the series concluding on January 8, 2025.

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Brett Lee Urges India to Consider Mayank Yadav for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Brett Lee Urges India to Consider Mayank Yadav for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

By October 24, 2024 0

Brett Lee, the legendary Australian fast bowler, has urged India to consider Mayank Yadav as a potential replacement for Mohammed Shami in their squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Lee believes Yadav’s raw pace and potential on bouncy wickets make him a valuable asset for India.

Shami’s fitness remains a concern, and Lee believes Yadav could step up in his absence. “He looks like someone who is a complete package,” Lee said. “If Mohammed Shami is not ready, at least get him (Mayank) in the squad. I think he would do pretty well on these Australian wickets.”

Lee, who has witnessed Yadav’s impressive performances in the IPL, highlighted his ability to bowl at speeds exceeding 150 kmph. “He hit 157 kmph first up in his first game,” Lee said. “I don’t care who it is, no one wants to face that.”

India’s bowling attack boasts world-class talent, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Lee believes the combination of these three fast bowlers with Ashwin as the spinner is crucial for India’s success in Australia.

“On wickets like Perth, Adelaide, for me it’s the combination, these three fast bowlers with Ashwin as the spinner,” Lee said. “You need to have those three quicks firing if India wants to win.”

Lee also praised India’s overall strength as a team, describing them as a “powerhouse that don’t want to bow down.” He cautioned Australia against underestimating India’s ability to win on any given day.

“They know how to win, and they know they can beat Australia; they know they can beat the Kiwis,” Lee said. “They know they can beat anyone on any given day.”

Lee’s comments come after India’s eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test. He believes India may have been influenced by the aggressive approach of ‘Bazball,’ leading to some loose shots.

“Maybe it’s Bazball brushing off on other cricketers around the world,” Lee noted. “I know that India won’t be proud of the way they played. They played some pretty loose shots.”

India will play two more Tests against New Zealand before leaving for Australia. Lee believes the team needs to better assess conditions and weigh the risk factor when making decisions.

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Clarke Urges Australia to Ditch Smith as Opener, Pick Specialist

Clarke Urges Australia to Ditch Smith as Opener, Pick Specialist

By October 24, 2024 0

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has urged selectors to abandon the experiment of using Steve Smith as an opener and instead opt for a specialist opener for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against India.

Clarke’s suggestion stems from Smith’s struggles at the top of the order since David Warner’s retirement. Smith, who prefers batting at No. 4, has failed to replicate his success as an opener.

With all-rounder Cameron Green ruled out due to injury, Australia faces a shortage of reliable openers. Clarke believes the team should not repeat the mistake of moving Smith to the top and instead select a specialist.

“We made a mistake in getting Steve Smith to open the batting in Test cricket, so let’s not make the same mistake,” Clarke said. “Let’s pick a specialist opener, whoever is best equipped.”

Australia has several options for the opener’s position, including Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris, Josh Inglis, and Nathan McSweeney. However, Clarke expressed skepticism about the latter two, questioning their experience and suitability for the role.

“How can you justify Josh Inglis is a better person to open the batting in a Test match against this Indian attack than a specialist opener?” Clarke asked. “He scored Shield runs, yes, but he bats in the middle order.”

Clarke also highlighted the lack of runs from specialist openers in the current Shield cricket season. He suggested Cameron Bancroft as a potential candidate, citing his consistent performance over the past three seasons.

“I would probably go with Cameron Bancroft because he’s been the leading run scorer for the last two years in Shield cricket,” Clarke said. “I care about Shield cricket. I think he’s earned the right to be selected based on runs.”

Clarke’s comments come amid speculation that Warner may return from retirement for the India series. However, the former captain believes Australia should not rely on Warner and instead focus on developing a long-term solution at the top of the order.

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Mohammed Shami Praises Rohit Sharma's Leadership, Assures Fitness for Australia Series

Mohammed Shami Praises Rohit Sharma’s Leadership, Assures Fitness for Australia Series

By October 24, 2024 0

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has lauded Rohit Sharma’s leadership, highlighting his ability to empower players and recognize their potential. Shami, who has played under Rohit’s captaincy in limited-overs cricket, praised his understanding of each player’s strengths and his ability to utilize them effectively.

“Rohit gives players freedom and knows which player can perform best in a given situation,” Shami said. “He understands that well since he’s played with everyone for so long and knows their abilities.”

Shami’s comments come after Rohit announced his retirement from T20 internationals following India’s World Cup triumph. Rohit expressed pride in his T20 journey, having begun his career in the format and achieving the ultimate goal of lifting the trophy.

Meanwhile, Shami has assured fans that he has fully recovered from his recent knee issues and is preparing for India’s upcoming Test series against Australia. The pacer, who has been managing an ankle injury since last year, confirmed that he is now pain-free and will likely play a few Ranji Trophy matches to regain form ahead of the crucial tour.

Rohit had previously expressed concerns about Shami’s fitness, but the pacer is confident in his preparation and aims to be at his best for the Border-Gavaskar series, which begins on November 22 in Perth.

Shami’s return to full fitness is a significant boost for India, who will be looking to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. The pacer’s experience and skill will be crucial in India’s quest to overcome the challenges of playing in unfamiliar conditions.

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Cheteshwar Pujara's Inclusion Looms as India Prepares for Australia Tour

Cheteshwar Pujara’s Inclusion Looms as India Prepares for Australia Tour

By October 22, 2024 0

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to unveil India’s Test squad for the upcoming tour of Australia on October 28. The inclusion of veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is a strong possibility, given his impressive performances during India’s previous two tours Down Under.

Pujara, 36, has amassed 521 runs in the 2018-19 Border Gavaskar Trophy and 271 runs in the subsequent tour. His experience of 103 Tests and his ability to anchor the innings on bouncy Australian tracks could prove invaluable for India.

Pujara’s current form also supports his case for selection. He recently scored a mammoth 234 against Chattisgarh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.

According to reports, Nitish Reddy will not be included in the T20I squad for the South Africa series. Instead, he has been named in the India A squad as part of the BCCI’s plan to develop him as a seam-up all-rounder.

The selection of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will depend on his fitness and availability. India captain Rohit Sharma has indicated that they will not risk fielding an “undercooked” Shami in Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep are expected to be automatic choices for the fast bowling department. Avesh Khan and Yash Dayal are likely to be included as backup seamers.

The BCCI is also considering sending India A to Australia for an intra-squad match with Team India ahead of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. This move aims to provide the Indian players with valuable experience on Australian conditions.

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