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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the Zimbabwe Tour. The five-match T20I series will be played from July 6-14 at Harare Sports Club. Shubman Gill, who led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, will captain the Indian side for the first time. Although most of the players were expected to be named in the side, a few players like Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy received surprise call-ups based on their IPL 2024 performances. Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill (c) Shubman Gill will look to secure a…
While the spotlight is on the 2024 T20 World Cup, the BCCI is already planning for the future. The board recently announced India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting in Harare on July 6. India will field an entirely second-string squad for this tour. Shubman Gill has been appointed captain, with many players earning their maiden call-ups to the national team. Rising stars like Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande, and Abhishek Sharma will have the opportunity to make their international debuts. India’s squad for the Zimbabwe T20Is: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek…
Bumrah finished with three wickets, conceding only seven runs, and even bowled a maiden over in India’s 47-run victory over Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8. His figures, 4-1-7-3, were remarkable, and if not for Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 28-ball 53, Bumrah would have secured his third Player of the Match award in this World Cup. In such stellar form, Bumrah doesn’t need much guidance from the bowling coach. Teammate Axar Patel disclosed that no one in the team gives Bumrah instructions on his bowling. Speaking post-game, Axar Patel shared that India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey prefers minimal…
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram has advised Team India’s Arshdeep Singh to take inspiration from Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi’s new-ball bowling style during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Akram believes that pitching the ball at a fuller length will be advantageous on the West Indian pitches in the Super 8 round. Akram suggested that Arshdeep should focus on bowling full and keeping the mid-on and mid-off fielders straighter. This positioning ensures that even if Arshdeep misses his mark, these fielders can stop the boundary. For his second spell, Akram recommended relying on variations. Speaking exclusively on Sportskeeda’s Match ki Baat,…
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended the Men in Blue for their fearless batting display against Bangladesh during their T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in Antigua on Saturday, June 22. India put up an impressive total of 196/5 in their 20 overs. Five of India’s top six batters made significant contributions, each scoring in the 20s and 30s, with Hardik Pandya leading the charge with an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls. Ashwin believes this performance showcases the entire batting line-up’s commitment to an ultra-aggressive style of cricket. He highlighted that the players were unafraid to lose their wickets…
Former India opener and Kolkata Knight Riders mentor, Gautam Gambhir, recently dodged direct responses to speculations about him being the frontrunner for India’s head coach position. Speaking at an event, he mentioned that he’s not looking that far ahead. The current Team India head coach, Rahul Dravid, will conclude his tenure after the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the batting legend has confirmed he has not sought an extension. Over the past few days, Gambhir’s name has surfaced as a likely candidate to take over from Dravid. According to media reports, Gambhir participated in a virtual interview with the BCCI’s…
In a dramatic moment during the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock got a significant reprieve after England’s Mark Wood mishandled a straightforward catch. The match took place at Beausejour Stadium in St. Lucia on Friday, June 21. Wood’s misjudgment at fine leg led to a prolonged review by the third umpire, ultimately ruling in the batter’s favor. Quinton de Kock, who had swiftly reached his fifty, played a sweep shot off Adil Rashid’s bowling. At first glance, it seemed like an easy catch for Wood in the deep. However, he misjudged the ball’s trajectory,…
Former India opener and current Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir recently addressed speculations about him being the front-runner for the position of India’s next head coach. At an event, Gambhir humorously remarked that he isn’t looking that far ahead when questioned about the possibility. Current Team India head coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure is set to end following the 2024 T20 World Cup. Dravid has confirmed that he is not seeking an extension, and in recent days, Gambhir’s name has emerged as a potential successor. Reportedly, Gambhir participated in a virtual interview with the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee earlier…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Indian team might be considering bringing in the dynamic left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal during the ongoing T20 World Cup. The current opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has been underwhelming, with partnerships of just 22, 12, 0, and 11 so far. While the Indian team management might want to maintain their winning combination, Manjrekar thinks Jaiswal’s potential to change the game single-handedly is a temptation too strong to ignore. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar said: “A left-hander, plus the kind of game that he (Jaiswal) has. At some stage, India will feel the…
Fans expressed their frustration with Indian captain Rohit Sharma following his early dismissal for eight off 13 balls in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, June 20. The crucial clash took place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Rohit started his innings cautiously, scoring five runs in the first over bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi. However, in the third over, he attempted to hit across the line but was caught at mid-on by Rashid Khan, falling prey to the two-paced nature of the wicket. Rohit’s ongoing struggle against left-arm pacers was evident once again. He…
