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Umran Malik to replace Mohd. Shami for Bangladesh ODIs

By December 3, 2022 0

What a year it has been for Umran Malik. After impressing everyone with his pace in the IPL, the speedster produced excellent performances in the recently concluded New Zealand series.

And now, the young pacer from Kashmir has been included in the limited-overs series against Bangladesh. The fast bowler replaces Mohammad Shami, who sustained a shoulder injury during a training session.


Umran Malik lived up to the expectations in the ODI series against New Zealand. He troubled the New Zealand batters with his raw pace. Umran will join the likes of Chahar, Shardul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Sen in India’s pace attack for the ODI series against Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, Shami is currently under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team at the NCA, Bengaluru and will not be able to participate in the three-match series.

Revised India’s squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik

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IPL 2023: England duo Curran & Stokes register with 2 Cr base price; No Indian features in the list

By December 2, 2022 0

The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that the mini-auction for the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League would happen on 23rd December in Kochi. A total of 991 players, including 714 Indians and 277 overseas players, have registered themselves for the mini-auction, which will be held in the lead-up to a second successive 10-team season.

2022 T20 World Cup’s Man of the Tournament Sam Curran leads the list of players with a base price of Rs. 2 crores. Following him are his English teammates Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Jamie Overton, Craig Overton, Phil Salt and Tom Banton.

Other marquee players on the list include Australia’s sensation Cameron Green, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Travis Head and Chris Lynn. New Zealand’s star players like Kane Williamson, Adam Milne and Jimmy Neesham are also listed on the list. Additionally, the list includes South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and Rassie van der Dussen, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews and West Indies’ former T20 skipper Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder.

However, no Indian has listed their base price as Rs. 2 crores. Amongst the Indian players registered, there are many players with a base price of Rs. 1 crore, including Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey and Kedar Jadhav.

A statement from BCCI said, “If every franchise were to have a maximum of 25 players in their squad, 87 players are available to be bought in the auction (of which up to 30 players can be overseas players).”

As per a Cricbuzz report, 19 capped Indian players, 166 capped International players, 20 players from Associate nations, 91 uncapped Indians who were a part of the previous editions, 3 uncapped Internationals who were a part of the previous editions, 604 uncapped Indians and 88 uncapped International players form the long list of players who will go under the hammer.

Players with base price Rs. 1.5 crores: Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith, Jhye Richardson, Adam Zampa, Shakib Al Hasan, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford

Players with base price Rs. 1 crore: Mayank Agarwal, Kedar Jadhav, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Moises Henriques, Andrew Tye, Joe Root, Luke Wood, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kusal Perera, Roston Chase, Rakheem Cornwall, Shai Hope, Akeal Hossein, David Wiese

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How would the Indian T20 squad for 2024 look like?

By November 18, 2022 0

Team India, the inaugural champions of the 2007 T20 World Cup, haven’t performed as per expectations in T20 cricket ever since winning the trophy. The team ended as runners-up during the 2014 T20 World Cup while losing out in the semi-finals twice, once during the 2016 edition and once in the most recently concluded one.

It is fair to say that the team hasn’t done well in this format. And as per the talks, there are many changes expected in the squad. A lot of the non-performing guys will be given an exit, and a lot of new faces will be seen in the blue-coloured jersey.

Here’s a quick look at how the team would be for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Top Order:

Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Shubhman Gill

The current top order featuring the likes of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma has been dismal. They have failed to provide starts, and their strike rate has been a disaster for the team. The top order needs a makeover. The team needs batters who can accelerate at will and display an aggressive style of batting.

Prithvi Shaw is the opener team India needs. He has the ability to score runs at will and has been doing the job for the Delhi Capitals and his domestic team. Partnering Shaw can be Ishan Kishan. The Mumbai Indians player has been in terrific form lately. The wicketkeeper-batter delivered one of his finest T20 knocks during the team’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 fixture against Odisha by slamming an unbeaten 102 runs off just 64 deliveries.

The third option in the opening department can be Shubhman Gill. The right-hander was the highest runs scorer for Gujarat Titans in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League. Also, he had an excellent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The opener scored 260 runs in 6 matches.

 

Middle Order:

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer

Though Virat Kohli is scoring tons of runs, no one is sure that he will continue till the next T20 World Cup. If he continues, nothing like it. But if he doesn’t, then the responsibility falls on the able shoulders of Suryakumar Yadav.

The batter has showed his range of shots and consistency in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. So he becomes an automatic selection for the team.

Deepak Hooda has been knocking on the team’s door for quite a while. And it’s high time everyone should take notice of this talent. The Rajasthan player has amassed 293 runs in 13 games.

 

Wicketkeepers:

Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant

Currently, the team is persisting with Rishabh Pant in all formats of the game. And he is also performing as expected. So, I think there won’t be much tinkering in the wicket-keeping department.

But, there has been a resurgence of sorts for Sanju Samson. The Kerala-based batsman has been the most improved batter in recent times. After having a terrific IPL, the batter impressed everyone with his batting skills in the ODI series against South Africa.

 

All-rounders:

Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar

Well, if we believe the noise, there is going to be a new skipper to lead the T20 team. And the new captain of the Indian T20 team is none other than Hardik Pandya. Pandya will be the perfect choice as the next skipper of the Indian team. He has tasted success with his stint with the Gujarat Titans in IPL.

Ravindra Jadeja is the best all-rounder in the Indian team. The man can bat, bowl and save runs in the field. Also, his records in T20 are worth mentioning. In 64 matches, he has scored 457 runs at a strike rate of 124.52 and took 51 wickets at an economy of 7.04.

Washington Sundar is the third player that makes this lot. The off-spinner has been decently in whatever opportunities he has got.

Spinners:

Ravi Bishnoi, Yuvvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav

Yuzvendra Chahal should be the automatic selection for this Indian team. I couldn’t understand why he was left out of playing XI in the 2022 T20 World Cup. He is a wicket-taking bowler and should have played at all costs. The leg-spinner has taken 85 wickets in 69 matches with an average of 24.64.

The duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, fondly called “KulCha”, was one of the deadliest spin combinations in the team. But as time progressed, Kuldeep Yadav lost his golden form and eventually lost his place. However, the left-arm chinaman bowler has made a return to the national squad.

Ravi Bishnoi takes the place of the backup spinner in the T20 squad. The right-arm leg spinner has played 70 T20 matches and taken 85 wickets at an economy of 7.07.

Pace Bowlers:

Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

The likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh get automatically picked for the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. Although Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has performed fairly well, picking Deepak Chahar instead of him will add balance to the squad. Deepak Chahar is a great bowling option in the powerplays and can contribute well with the bat.

The next edition of the T20 World Cup will be held in West Indies and the USA. And a tall, lanky pacer in the Caribbean islands will be a great option. Hence, I have included Prasidh Krishna in the squad.

India’s likely playing XI at the 2024 T20 World Cup

Prithvi Shaw
Ishan Kishan
Virat Kohli
Suryakumar Yadav
Rishabh Pant (WK)
Hardik Pandya (C)
Ravindra Jadeja
Deepak Chahar
Yuzvendra Chahal
Jasprit Bumrah
Arshdeep Singh

So, that’s it. That’s the likely playing XI for the 2024 T20 World Cup from my end. Do let me know your thoughts on the current selection and which players should be dropped from the squad.

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The best playing XI of the 2022 T20 World Cup

By November 12, 2022 0

After four weeks of entertaining the audiences, the 2022 T20 World Cup is nearing its end. We have our two finalists, i.e. England and Pakistan. While England had a smooth sailing in the world cup, Pakistan had a very nerve-wracking campaign. The 1992 ODI World Cup champs were the last team to qualify for the semi-finals, but due to their outstanding batting performance became the first team to qualify for the finals.

This T20 World Cup was really a special one. This World Cup saw a lot of upsets. In the Qualifier stage, Namibia beat the current Asia Cup champs; Sri Lanka. There was another huge upset in the Qualifiers stage. The 2012 & 2016 T20 World Cup champions, West Indies, got defeated by Ireland. It was a humiliating defeat for the Caribbean team.

That wasn’t all. While Ireland defeated the 2019 ODI World Cup champs England in a rain-curtailed match, Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by the narrowest margin to bring their fans joy. After facing such a humiliating defeat, Pakistan was all but out of the tournament. But South Africa’s loss to the Netherlands gave them a new lease of life. And now they are in the final of the tournament.

Australia has always been kind to the Pakistan team. The team won the 1992 ODI World Cup in Australia under the leadership of Imran Khan. And guess what? Their opponent in that final was England. What a coincidence!!

This T20 World Cup saw a string of amazing individual performances. From Virat Kohli’s brilliant knock against Pakistan to Sam Curran’s controlled pace bowling against Afghanistan, the players have lit up this World Cup. In this article, we’ll be having a look at the best playing XI of the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Alex Hales: 

The England batter had a fantastic comeback to the national team. After being overlooked for many years, the right-handed batsman made a return to the national squad. And he didn’t disappoint too. The opener scored 212 runs in 6 matches at an average of 42.40and a strike rate of 147.22.

 

Max O’Dowd: 

The Netherlands opener had a dream T20 World Cup. The right-hander scored 242 runs in 8 matches at an average of 34.57 and a strike rate of 112.56. He scored 22 boundaries, and eight balls went over the boundary ropes.

 

Virat Kohli: 

 

After showing signs of form in the Asia Cup, Virat Kohli showed everyone why he is rightly called “King Kohli”. In the match against Pakistan, the batter scored 82 valuable runs in 53 balls. It was one of the greatest knocks in T20 cricket. Overall, the batter had an excellent T20 World Cup, as always!! He scored 296 runs in 6 matches at an average of 98.66 and a strike rate of 136.41.

Suryakumar Yadav: 

The current world number one T20 batsman showed his consistency in the shortest format. His unorthodox shots behind the square were on full display in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The new “Mr. 360” scored 239 runs in 6 games at an average of 59.75 and a strike rate of 189.68.

 

Jos Buttler (C & WK): 

The current white ball skipper of England had a good outing at the T20 World Cup. The three lions skipper scored 225 runs in 6 games at an average of 45.00 and a strike rate of 144.23. The way the English skipper led his team after their defeat to Ireland was really commendable. Only he could be the skipper of this team.

 

Glenn Philips: 

The New Zealander established himself as one of the best T20 batsmen currently in the world. He became the first batsman to hit a century in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter scored 201 runs in 5 games at an average of 40.20 and a strike rate of 158.27.

 

Sikandar Raza: 

The best all-rounder of the T20 World Cup, without a doubt! The Zimbabwean star scored 219 runs in 8 games and took ten wickets at an average of 15.60. His performance in the game against Pakistan was really fantabulous. 

 

Sam Curran: 

The left-arm pacer took 13 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 11.38. He is the only bowler to take a five-for in the 2022 T20 World Cup. His figures of 5-10 against Afghanistan were the best in the entire tournament.

 

Wanindu Hasaranga: 

The Sri Lankan spinner continued his amazing form. After winning over the fans with his match-winning performances in the 2022 Asia Cup, the leg-spinner had another extraordinary campaign. With 15 wickets in just 8 games, he became the most wicket-taker in the 2022 T20 World Cup. 

 

Anrich Nortje:



The South African pace sensation left an impact on the T20 World Cup. The right-arm pacer took 11 wickets in just 5 games at an average of an astonishing 8.55. He is the only bowler to take two four-fors in the 2022 T20 World Cup. 

 

Shaheen Shah Afridi:

The Pakistani speedster had a poor start to the 2022 T20 World Cup. But he came back stronger. After being hit all over the ground in the first two games, he managed to take 11 wickets in 7 games at an average of 14.09.

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7 cricket bats every aspiring cricketer wants to use

By November 11, 2022 0

Cricket is more than just a game, especially for the Indians. Since the historic win of the 1983 World Cup, Indians have treated cricket as a religion. Then came the great Sachin Tendulkar, who became the “god” of this religion. The World Cup triumphs of 2007 and 2011 have inspired a whole new generation to take up cricket as their career. Every 1 out of 3 kids in India wants to be a cricketer. 

Cricketers have a huge impact on their fans. Every aspiring cricketer wants to know which equipment their idol uses in the hope of becoming a player like them. From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana, every budding cricketer wants to have the exact same cricketing gear as the modern-day superstars. 

This is not a new trend, as the kids from the 90s desperately wanted Sachin Tendulkar’s MRF bat or Rahul Dravid’s Britannia one. Little did we know that these are just stickers of the brands our favourite cricketers endorsed via their bats, not the actual bat makers. 

Be it a professional cricketer, an aspiring batsman, or a gully cricket player, the quality of the bat matters the most when it comes to batting. If you are dreaming of becoming a professional cricketer, you need to make the right decision while picking your bat. It will be safe to say that every batter threats his/her bat like a holy book. It is their weapon, and it must be perfect when they enter the war zone. Let’s have a look at the 7 cricket bats every aspiring cricketer wants to use. 

Gunn and Moore Noir 909 Cricket Bat 

Gunn and Moore (GM) are one of the best bat makers in the world. Gunn and Moore, famously known as GM, have been in the business since the inception of cricket. Gunn & Moore was founded and established by England Test batsman William Gunn with the help of a local businessman, Thomas James Moore, in 1885. Players like Ben Stokes, Shane Watson, and Michael Vaughan have all played with GM bats. 

Gunn and Moore Noir 909 Price in India: INR 13,043 

Gunn and Moore Noir 909 Cricket Bat Specifications: 

  1. Blade Specs: Material – English willow /wood | Grade: One. 
  2. Ideal for Leather Cricket ball | Handcrafted by Master Craftsman in India.
  3. Designed for powerful and dominating strokes. 
  4. Suitable for: Boys / Youth / Adults | Playing Levels: Advanced, Professional, Tournament players. 
  5. Available In: Size- Men’s | Size: Harrow | Size-6 | Size-5 | SIZE-4 | Size-3.

 

MRF Virat Kohli Chase Master English Willow Cricket Bat

Virat Kohli is a brand himself; of course, every kid in the block dreams of becoming like him. Virat Kohli uses one of the world’s best bats, specifically designed to keep every requirement of his in mind. The Chase Master comes in MRF’s top-drawer collections. The Chase Master carries most of its power in the sweet spot, so if the connection is right, the bowl will be flying out of the park. 

MRF Virat Kohli Chase Master Price in India: INR 55,099 

MRF Virat Kohli Chase Master Specifications: 

  1. 8-12 Straight Grains with a rounded handle made of Sarawak Combination Cane.
  2. Handle designed for Shock Absorption and Driving Power. 
  3. MRF Plain Bat Handle Grip for Control and Comfort. 
  4. Edge Thickness 38-40 mm. 
  5. Bat Weight 1160 to 1230 Grams. 

 

New Balance TC 1260 Limited Edition 19/20 Cricket Bat 

The New Balance TC 1260 Limited Edition 19/20 bat is a perfect blend of style, features, and looks. A budding cricketer dreams of having a New Balance TC 1260 Limited Edition in their collection. The bat is a symbol of prestige and elegance in the world of cricket. 

New Balance TC 1260 Limited Edition 19/20 Price in India: INR 58,999

New Balance TC 1260 Limited Edition 19/20 Cricket Bat Specifications 

  1. Quality: Easy pickup and big middle part for maximum effect during big shots
  2. Willow Grade: Grade 1+ 
  3. Product Size: Size SH 
  4. Material: English Willow 
  5. Bat Covers: Includes Premium/Portable bat cover 

 

MRF Virat Kohli Limited Edition English Willow Cricket Bat 

MRF Virat Kohli Limited Edition is made for the lovers of Virat Kohli’s cover drive. This bat comes under MRF’s Genius range. As the name suggests, the Limited Edition is purely inspired by Virat Kohli and is perfect for the upcoming superstars of the cricketing world. 

MRF Virat Kohli Limited Edition Price in India: INR 22,599 

MRF Virat Kohli Limited Edition Specifications 

  1. Made from Selected Grade B English Willow. 
  2. 7-10 Straight Grains. 
  3. Rounded Handle made of Sarawak Combination Cane. 
  4. Handle designed for Shock Absorption and Driving Power. 
  5. MRF Plain Bat Handle Grip for Control and Comfort. 
  6. Edge Thickness 37-40 mm.
  7. Bat Weight 1160 to 1230 Grams 

 

SS Gladiator Player Grade Cricket Bat 

From cricketing masterminds like Kumar Sangakkara to hard-hitters like Kieron Pollard. the SS Gladiator Player Grade Cricket Bat has been a choice of many professional cricketers over the years. Perfect for the eyes, perfect to bat in any conditions. 

SS Gladiator Player Grade Cricket Bat Price in India: INR 44999 

SS Gladiator Player Grade Cricket Bat Specifications 

  1. Grains: 7-12 Straight Grains. 
  2. SS Hand Selected Super Grade I English Willow. 
  3. Edges Thickness is 38 to 41 mm |Highly Concave edges. 
  4. Special Scale Grip for the Bat Handle- for control and comfort. 
  5. Weight:1150-1260 gm, Top Class SS Premium Grade A English Willow bat 

 

BAS Retro Vintage MS Dhoni Edition English Willow 

MS Dhoni Edition, do we need to say more about this bat? It’s simple, effective, and strong, just like our very own legendary skipper. The BAS Retro Vintage is one of the finest bats on the market. The bat is known to come in handy when it requires some hard-hitting. 

BAS Retro Vintage MS Dhoni Edition English Willow Price: INR 40,000

BAS Retro Vintage MS Dhoni Edition English Willow Specifications 

  1. Manufactured from the best quality English Willow. 
  2. The handle is created from premium Sarawak cane, which helps in better control and provides extra power. 
  3. The bat’s edges are around 36 – 40mm with a 60mm+ spine. 
  4. Rounded Toe with Rounded Edges 
  5. Excellent performance and ping. 

 

SG Sunny Tonny English Willow Cricket Bat Short Handle 

The legendary bat is named after the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. The SG Sunny Tonny Bat also has the qualities to feature in the list. SG is one of the best sporting brands in India, and it is used and trusted by many. The SG Sunny Tonny Bat has been tried and tested for generations; you can simply rely on it. 

SG Sunny Tonny English Willow Cricket Bat Short Handle Price in India: INR 8,499

SG Sunny Tonny English Willow Cricket Bat Short Handle Specifications 

  1. Grade: Grade 4
  2. No. of Grains: 4-6 
  3. Suitable For: Leather Ball
  4. Weight: 1160-1200gm 
  5. Sweet Spot: Medium 
  6. Spine Profile: Medium 
  7. Playing Style: All-Round
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Is Suryakumar Yadav the new “Mr. 360”?

By November 11, 2022 0

There is a new batting sensation in the Indian team. No, I am not talking about Virat Kohli and his resurgence in form. While it is commendable how Virat Kohli has resurrected his legendary status in the Indian cricket history books. Today, we will be talking about one of the most unconventional batting superstars in the Indian team. Any guesses? Well, it’s none other than the new Mr. 360, Suryakumar Yadav.

Suryakumar Yadav is going through a purple patch in his professional life. The star India batter has scored 1,026 runs at an average of 44.60 in 28 innings this year. Surya has hit one century and nine half-centuries with the best score of 117. His strike rate has been 186.24.

The 32-year-old is the first Indian to achieve the feat and only the second player ever to do so, following in the footsteps of Mohammad Rizwan in 2021, with the Pakistan opener finishing with 1326 runs last year.

SKY, as he is lovingly called, is going great in the 2022 T20 World Cup. With 225 runs, Suryakumar Yadav is now second only to teammate Virat Kohli (246) in the tournament’s most runs scored list for players who competed only in the Super 12 phase.

Unorthodox and unconventional shots are the USP of SKY’s batting. As per an ESPNcricinfo report, Suryakumar hits a boundary behind square every 7.4 balls he faces, and every 2.4 balls, he goes behind square. Nobody comes close. He has hit 54 sixes behind square, more than anyone else. He has been in control of 91.1% of the boundaries he has hit behind square.

Additionally, he has taken 51 balls from outside off and put them behind square on the leg side for 141 runs. From the line of stumps and outside leg, he has hit 27 balls for 32 runs behind square on the off side.

Suryakumar can play his shots to any part of the ground. As per a The Cricket Monthly report, behind square on the off side, he averages 54.20 and strikes at 203.76. Add up all the areas behind the wicket, and he stands alone. Among all batters to have scored at least 200 runs behind the wicket since his debut, his strike rate of 250.40 is the best in the world.

He scores in a 360-degree pattern. No doubt he is being called the true successor to the term invented by AB de Villiers; “Mr. 360”. In a recent conversation, De Villiers himself approved of those comparisons and said Suryakumar would be “in the golden books of cricket players” if he continues to be consistent.

“Yes, they are [right in comparing Suryakumar with me]. The only thing he will have to concentrate on is his consistency,” de Villiers told PTI. “He will have to do this for five to ten years, and then he will find himself in the golden books of cricket players.”

Suryakumar Yadav has established himself as a white-ball specialist. If he continues the way he is playing, it won’t be long before he is counted among the best of the game.

Let’s take a look at what the experts have to say about Suryakumar Yadav.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suryakumar Yadav is the current number one batsman in the T20s in the world. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, he has been the second most impactful batter, behind only Glenn Philips.

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