Mohammed Shami, the ace bowler, has stated that he is doing all possible to recuperate from an ankle injury and be fit for selection for the forthcoming home Test series against England. The five-match series will begin in Hyderabad on January 25. Due to an ankle ailment, the 33-year-old has been out of play since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Shami was unable to complete the South African trip, including the drawn two-Test series. According to recent reports, the right-arm pacer would most certainly miss the first two Tests of the England series. Shami reacted to a query about…
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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is a well-liked personality in the country, as evidenced by his overwhelming victory in parliament following the general elections. According to the Dhaka Tribune, Shakib, who was running in the elections from the town of Magura, won with a whopping 1,85,388 votes. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had endorsed Shakib Al Hasan to easily win the polls, using hitting a six as a metaphor while wishing him success in his campaign. According to the article, she said the following: You are not required to offer a speech. With the ball, you can hit sixes and take…
Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan spin maestro, visited Tripunithura Cricket Club (TCC), where a portion of his biography ‘800’ was shot and recorded for an October 2023 release. He formerly played for the now-defunct Kochi Kerala Tuskers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2011. Muralitharan told TOI about his experience playing cricket in the state: In Kerala, football is highly popular. When I played for Kochi Tuskers, the atmosphere in the gallery was not the same as it is now. Tripunithura Cricket Club, for example, should step up to promote cricket in the state. Kerala Blasters are a renowned…
Due to the uncertainty surrounding Hardik Pandya’s fitness, Saba Karim believes the selectors may have returned Rohit Sharma is India’s captain for the forthcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and maybe for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue will meet Afghanistan in three Twenty20 Internationals, the first of which will be played on Thursday, January 11 at Mohali. On Sunday, the Indian selectors named a 16-man team for the series, with Rohit at the lead and Virat Kohli back in the mix. During a Sports 18 debate, Karim was questioned if the decision to return Rohit and Kohli…
Veteran journalist Bill Apter recently speculated on the likelihood of an AEW name filling the post left vacant by Kevin Dunn’s departure from WWE. Michael Mansury is the AEW member in question. While he was previously referred to be Kevin Dunn’s protégé, rumors that he was next in line for Kevin’s post were dispelled once he joined AEW. With Kevin Dunn departing the organization, Bill Apter believes Mansury might return to take the position. https://youtu.be/ec292Jco1JI Possibly. There are also a lot of other individuals, a lot of other producers who worked under Kevin, who could potentially fill his shoes but…
On Monday, January 8, Assam skipper Riyan Parag led from the start against Chhattisgarh in the current Ranji Trophy encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. During the second innings, the right-handed batsman smacked 155 runs off 87 balls, including 12 sixes and 11 boundaries. His century aided the visitors’ 86-run second-inning advantage. Since the previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023), Parag has been on a roll in the home circuit. At the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the 22-year-old scored 510 runs in 10 innings at an average of 85, smashing seven half-centuries. In addition,…
Following their 1-1 Test series tie in South Africa, Team India will play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at home. On Thursday, January 11, the first match will be played in Mohali. A few prominent names have been summoned back by the Men in Blue. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have not played in a T20I for over a year, have been nominated to the roster, which also includes a slew of young players. At the same time, there are a few noticeable omissions. While it’s easy to assume that players like Jasprit Bumrah will be called up…
The BCCI released India’s roster for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan on Sunday, January 7. – Shivam Dube The assignment will begin on Thursday, January 11 in Mohali. The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had not been part of the T20I setup since the conclusion of the 2022 T20 World Cup, was the main talking point. The seasoned combination was chosen for the squad despite strong opposition from all parties concerned. The following players have been named to Team India’s roster for the Afghanistan T20Is: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh,…
Aakash Chopra believes Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma were selected ahead of Ishan Kishan in India’s T20I squad for the series against Afghanistan because they can bat in the middle order. The opening game of the three-match T20I series between the Men in Blue and Afghanistan will be played at Mohali on Thursday, January 11, with the other games taking place in Indore and Bengaluru. On Sunday, the selectors named a 16-man roster for the series, with Samson and Jitesh serving as wicketkeeper alternatives. Chopra observed in a video posted to his YouTube channel that no explanation has been provided…
Team India enters the New Year with a few losses in the shape of Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, among others. Given the complexities of their injuries, neither player is even close to returning to competitive cricket. Shami allegedly played despite an ankle ailment during the 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, which required treatment after the competition. After visiting with a consultant in Mumbai, the right-arm pacer missed the whole South African trip. According to the Indian Express, Shami will also miss the first two Tests of the home series against England, which begins on January 25 in Hyderabad. Although…
According to Aakash Chopra, Shubman Gill is expected to replace Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner in India’s forthcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The Men in Blue will meet Ibrahim Zadran and company in three T20Is, the first of which will be contested on Thursday, January 11 in Mohali. Gill, Jaiswal, and Rohit are the three specialist openers chosen by the Indian selection on Sunday. Chopra predicted that Gill would beat Jaiswal to the opening slot in a video posted on his YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TCQDZzDqOdU Surprisingly, KL Rahul’s name does not appear on this list. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal,…
Antonio Nusa of Club Brugge has stated that he turned down a huge deal from Chelsea during the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge before the season began, and he has now disclosed the Blues’ efforts to sign him. Chelsea allegedly made a €30 million proposal for the young prodigy, and while many expected him to sign, Nusa eventually stayed at Brugge. He recently agreed to an interview with HLN in which he discussed the events of the summer and how his career may have turned out differently. The teenager explained how he…
Australia has surpassed India to become the top-ranked Test team in the ICC rankings. Before this, Australia briefly held the #1 rank after winning the World Test Championship final in June. Before the most recent update, both Australia and India had ratings of 118, but India was ahead in points. However, after drawing their two-match series in South Africa 1-1, India dropped one rating point and is currently ranked second. Meanwhile, Australia defeated Pakistan in the first two Tests to maintain its 118-point lead. India and Australia are also the top two ODI teams. India ranks first with a rating…
Saba Karim believes India’s decision to employ four seamers in the opening T20I against Australia is a significant shift in strategy. Renuka Singh, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, and Amanjot Kaur led a four-pronged seam assault that knocked out the Australian women for 141 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, January 5. The hosts then chased down the low-scoring total with nine wickets and 14 deliveries remaining, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. During a Sports 18 discussion, Karim stated that India’s seam-heavy attack is a welcome improvement in their approach. He stated: We discussed…
On Thursday, January 4, the India Team accomplished a remarkable accomplishment in the second and final Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Rohit Sharma and company won by seven wickets in just over four sessions, becoming the first Asian side to do so. The visitors’ victory on a shaky surface where wickets fell at a breakneck pace marked only the second time an Indian side has drawn a Test series in South Africa. The rubber finished in a 1-1 tie, with the hosts winning the first game by an innings and 32 runs. The first…