Kagiso Rabada, a South African fast bowler, has downplayed the significance of getting 500 wickets in international cricket. He acknowledged that statistics are a measure of performance, but emphasized that his primary goal would continue to be to select many more wickets for South Africa. On the first day of the Centurion Test against India on Tuesday, December 26, Rabada was the standout performer. After winning the toss and bowling first, he took 5/44 in 17 overs to restrict the visitors to 208/8 in 59 overs before stumps on Day 1. Rabada entered the prestigious group of bowlers with 500…
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Sanjay Manjrekar observed on Day 1 of the current first Test between India and South Africa that the visitors missed Ravindra Jadeja’s bat services. The Saurashtra all-rounder was ruled out of the Centurion game due to a back spasm. After the hosts won the toss, the Indian team was put into bat. The Indian top-order lost way under highly favorable conditions, with the visitors tottering at 24/3 at one point. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer battled back to take the total to 92 when Iyer was removed. Things appeared gloomy at 121/6, but KL Rahul’s valiant 70* lifted India to…
Today is the opening T20I of a three-match series between Bangladesh and New Zealand at McLean Park. After beating Bangladesh in the ODI series, the Blackcaps will be eager to maintain their winning streak in the shortest format. Conversely, Bangladesh will attempt to finalize their team selections for the T20 World Cup 2024 by doing well in the series against New Zealand. Napier has already hosted some high-scoring T20I matches. Here’s a look at the pitch history and T20I records of this venue before it hosts the first T20I between New Zealand vs Bangladesh. Also Read: Where To Watch HEA vs…
The Philippines Women will face Singapore Women in a three-match T20I series beginning on December 27, Wednesday. Friendship Oval in Dasmarinas will host all three games. Both teams have unveiled their squads for the series, which feature young and emerging talent looking to establish their worth. The Philippines Women will be captained by keeper-batter Catherine Bagaoisan, while the Singapore Women will be led by Shafina Mahesh. T20I Series 2023, Philippines Women vs Singapore Women Match Details: MatchCompetitionDateStarting TimeVenueFirst T20IPHI-W vs SIN-WWednesday, December 27 202307:30 AMFriendship Oval, DasmarinasSecond T20IPHI-W vs SIN-WThursday, December 28, 202307:30 AMFriendship Oval, DasmarinasThird T20IPHI-W vs SIN-WFriday, December…
The participation of Afghanistan players Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the forthcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League is in doubt. As a disciplinary step, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided not to award the aforementioned names a No Objection Certificate for international franchise-based competitions for the next two years. After the trio planned to be liberated from the central contract, the move was taken. The Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mujeeb Ur Rahman at the IPL 2024 auction At the recently ended Indian Premier League mini-auction, Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was signed by the Kolkata…
Sunil Gavaskar spoke on Rohit Sharma’s mental health as a Test captain and the necessity for a shift in attitude. He emphasized Rohit’s aggressive batting approach in ODIs and advised him to bat all day in Test cricket. Gavaskar predicted that India’s veteran hitters, like as Rohit and Kohli, will dominate the next Test series against South Africa. He also mentioned the probable impact of important players like Nortje, Rabada, and Ngidi’s absence on South Africa’s bowling assault. Sunil Gavaskar was also questioned about Rohit Sharma’s toughest challenge as a player and captain coming into the series, and he said…
Team India bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play an important part in the two-match Test series in South Africa, which begins on Tuesday, December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The lead pacer will have even more responsibility in Mohammed Shami’s absence due to injury. The 30-year-old has a strong Test record. He has 128 wickets at an average of 21.99 in 30 matches, including eight five-wicket hauls. In terms of his Test record in South Africa, he has played six matches, taking 26 wickets at an average of 24.38. Jasprit Bumrah’s South African Records in All Formats In the…
Daryl Mitchell, according to Aakash Chopra, is a great addition to the Chennai Super Kings as a devastating middle-order batter. At the IPL 2024 auction, the Chennai-based franchise paid a hefty 14 crore for the services of the New Zealand all-rounder. He was their third acquisition, following Rachin Ravindra and Shardul Thakur. They then signed Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Avanish Rao Aravelly to round up a 25-man roster. According to “Aakash Chopra”, the frontrunners for CSK’s Ben Stokes’s replacement are “Rachin Ravindra” and “Daryl Mitchell” Aakash Chopra believes CSK may be eyeing Rachin Ravindra or Daryl Mitchell as potential…
Sunil Gavaskar, an Indian batting star, has endorsed Yashasvi Jaiswal to thrive in the forthcoming Test series in South Africa, implying that the youngster’s temperament will serve him well. Jaiswal debuted against the West Indies earlier this year after putting up some impressive figures in local red-ball cricket. The left-handed hitter scored 171 runs in his maiden Test innings, followed by another 95 runs in his second, indicating a promising future. “Gavaskar discussed his insights on Jaiswal with Star Sports” Jaiswal gained some experience playing in South Africa during the just-finished series’ two T20Is against the Proteas. In the third…
Former India hitter Sanjay Manjrekar believes KL Rahul is a master at handling DRS calls. Manjrekar went on to say that there is one facet of captaincy where Rahul is on par with even the legendary MS Dhoni. On Thursday, Rahul Dravid’s India defeated South Africa by 78 runs at Boland Park in Paarl to win the three-match series 2-1. While Rahul played well with the bat, he was especially impressed as the captain of a youthful Indian side. “Indian cricket is on autopilot” Despite failing to win the ODI World Cup on home soil despite winning the event, India…
Seven uncapped players will join a 15-man West Indies cricket side in Australia for two test matches in January. Cricket West Indies said Wednesday that Kraigg Brathwaite will return as captain, with fast bowler Alzarri Joseph selected as the new vice-captain. Batter Zachary McCaskie, wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, allrounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Kevin Sinclair, and fast bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph are the uncapped players. West Indies vs Australia Match Details: MatchWest Indies vs AustraliaCompetitionWest Indies of Australia (Test Match 2024)Date17–29 Jan 2024Starting Time05:00 AMVenueAdelaide Oval, North Adelaide, Australia According to team officials, Jayden Seales was ineligible for selection…