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Has Rahul Dravid Quit? ‘Growing a World Class Indian Cricket Team’ is the BCCI Established Objective for a New Coach.

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For a position that will last until December 2027 as Team India’s head coach, the BCCI is accepting candidates. Age restriction, playing experience, and coaching experience are requirements for eligibility. In every format, the coach is supposed to be the team’s leader.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially invited applications for the next head coach of the men’s national team. Notably, current head coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure came to an end after last year’s ODI World Cup, but was later extended until June in view of the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies.

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According to BCCI, the new head coach will have a three-and-a-half-year tenure, starting immediately after the T20 World Cup and ending in December 2027, just after the conclusion of the next ODI World Cup.

Announcing the update in a release, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated, “The BCCI on Monday invited applications for the position of Head Coach of the Senior Men’s Team. Applications for the position should be submitted by 6PM IST on May 27, 2024. The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates.”

What is the eligibility for applying to be India’s next head coach?

The BCCI has stated that to be eligible for the post of Team India head coach, candidates should be under the age of 60, have played a minimum of 30 Tests or 50 ODIs and have held a similar position with a full member Test nation for a minimum of two years. The Indian Cricket Board has also made it clear that it is looking for one coach to lead Team India in all three formats, meaning that the BCCI isn’t in favour of a split coaching system like the one adopted by the English and Pakistan cricket boards.

Explaining the responsibilities of the new head coach in a release, BCCI stated, “The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a world-class Indian cricket team which delivers sustained success in all conditions and formats, inspiring current and future generations of cricketers and stakeholders with their approach to the game.”

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No more Rahul Dravid?

Jay Shah had previously said that current head coach Rahul Dravid was also eligible to reapply. Meanwhile, the BCCI top executive had also stated that he wasn’t sure if the new head coach for Men in Blue will be of Indian or foreign origin.

Shah said, “Rahul Dravid’s tenure is coming to an end. He has to reapply if he has to continue. We are looking for a long-term coach, for three years,”

Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma: A look at the Indian captain glittering career as ‘Hitman’ turns 37.

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Rohit Sharma, who is regarded as one of the greatest of his time, is still an outstanding batsman for India, especially when playing white-ball cricket.

Today marks Rohit Sharma’s 37th birthday in the cricket world. As a smart captain and a prolific batter, Rohit’s name connotes class, strength, and leadership. Rohit, who is largely seen as one of the best of his generation, really shows off his skills in white-ball cricket. He has unparalleled composure under duress and displays amazing strokeplay that is elegant, measured, and explosive. Whether he is leading from the front or using the willow, he never fails to captivate the crowd.

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His go-to shot is the vicious pull shot, especially in powerplay situations. However, Rohit’s real strength is his capacity to adapt. In Test matches, he effortlessly switches into a patient accumulator, proving that he is a true all-format great. Let’s take a closer look at Rohit’s incredible journey as he approaches his birthday.

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Rohit remarkable career commenced with his 2007 international debut. That same year, he made his first notable impression at the ICC T20 World Cup. His debut on the big stage was signaled by an undefeated thirty off just sixteen balls in the final against arch-rivals Pakistan after he had earlier scored fifty against South Africa. This young artist with the cutest face had so much potential.

Rohit was mainly featured in the middle-order over the next six years. But the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 turned out to be a game-changer. Alongside Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order, he scored 177 runs at an average of 35.40 during India’s winning campaign, including two significant fifties. This change gave his batting a new dimension.

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The role of an opener unleashed Rohit’s true potential. In ODIs, he has amassed a staggering 10,709 runs in 262 matches at a phenomenal average of 49.12. His record-breaking 264 against Sri Lanka stands tall as the highest individual score in ODI history. He has notched up a staggering 31 centuries and 55 fifties, solidifying his place among the batting elite. Remarkably, he sits as the 15th-highest run-scorer in ODIs overall and the sixth-highest amongst Indians, only behind legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

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Rohit’s brilliance extends beyond limited-overs cricket. Despite a slow start, he established himself as a dependable opener in Test matches as well, scoring 4137 runs at an average of 45.46 in 59 matches. His technique and temperament at the crease have been instrumental in India’s success in the longer format.

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Rohit’s leadership qualities have shone brightly in the T20 arena. He holds the record for winning the most IPL titles (6), leading the Mumbai Indians to an unprecedented five championships, and clinching one with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers. With 6522 runs, he’s also the fourth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, a reflection of consistency across formats. Fans fondly call him the ‘Hitman,’ a testament to his ability to single-handedly dismantle bowling attacks.

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The 2023 ODI World Cup witnessed another masterclass from Rohit. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer with a phenomenal 597 runs, proving his dominance on the biggest stage. Currently, Rohit is playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 and even though he is no longer the captain, the veteran continues to don the leadership hat at MI, inspiring his teammates with his experience and skill.

Rohit’s cricketing journey is far from over. As he celebrates another year, his legacy as a batting great and inspiring captain is already firmly cemented. His ability to adapt, dominate, and lead makes him a true legend of the game. The cricketing world eagerly awaits his next chapter, filled with the promise of more records, more moments of sheer brilliance, and most importantly – more trophies, starting with the T20 World Cup as Rohit gets ready to lead India in his third ICC tournament, really hoping to end the 11-year-long jinx.

Gentleman Rahul Dravid won everyone’s hearts with his behavior at the voting center.

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Rahul Dravid, the current coach of the Indian cricket team and a former captain of India, went to the polls in Bengaluru on Friday to cast his ballot. Like any other ordinary individual, Rahul Dravid waited in line to cast his ballot. Rahul Dravid told the media that everyone should vote after casting their ballot. This is a chance that only democracy offers. Anil Kumble, a legendary Indian spinner and former teammate of Dravid, also cast a ballot in Bengaluru. The second round of the Lok Sabha elections is taking place on Friday, with voting on 14 seats in Karnataka.

There will be two voting stages for Karnataka, which has 28 seats in the 543-member Parliament. Fourteen seats—Udupi Chikmagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru South, Chikballapur, and Kolar—are up for vote today.

Karnataka’s 2019 elections saw the BJP win 25 of the state’s 28 seats. This time, the BJP is running for 25 seats, and JDS, an ally, is running for the final 3 seats. The second phase includes the three constituencies that JDS is contesting: Hassan, Mandya, and Kolar.

This time Lok Sabha elections are being held in 7 phases. The first phase of voting was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and union territories. According to the Election Commission, the voting percentage was recorded at more than 62 percent. The third phase of elections will be held on May 7.

What is Vishwanath Pratap Singh IPL 2024 salary for PBKS as a batsman?

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In the Indian Premier League of 2024, Vishwanath Singh, an Indian cricket player, will play for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Singh is a domestic player now with Punjab.

In his three games during his first-class career, Vishwanath has scored 33 runs at an average of 6.60.

His last game was on February 9–12, 2024, in Mohali, during a Ranji Trophy encounter against Gujarat. Let’s examine his IPL earnings.

The batting lineup for PBKS, which also includes Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, and Jonny Bairstow, will welcome Vishwanath Singh.

Sharing the dressing room with some of the best batsmen in the world would help him, and if he is allowed to start the innings with captain Dhawan, that will probably happen.

The 25-year-old was selected by PBKS in the PIL 2024 auction at the base price of ₹20 Lakhs, and the forthcoming season will probably see him make his league debut.

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IPL 2024 Auction Real-time updates: At the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL-2024) auction will take place for the first time outside of India. He is one of the player names on the IPL-2024 auction roster. At the IPL-2024 auction, Vishwanath Pratap Singh is an uncapped player. PBKS purchased Vishwanath Pratap for twenty lakhs.

Vishwanath Pratap Singh record in IPL

Vishwanath Pratap Singh of India is 25 years old. He was born on 18/06/1998 and has played a total of 0 IPL matches till the year 2023. Which teams did Vishwanath Pratap Singh play for in the IPL? The answer is not from any team

If we look at the international match record of Vishwanath Pratap Singh, he has played 0 Test matches, 0 ODI, and 0 T-20 matches for England.

India vs England: How Jasprit Bumrah demystified the cult of Bazball with his ego, angst and subtle taunt!

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India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah has struck telling blows to turn the tide and the series India’s way and humble high-flying England.

Jasprit Bumrah rarely gives interviews. Even when he does, he rarely opens up. Don’t read too much into that ever-present toothy smile, those giggly post-match interviews or his over-polite public school manners. There is more to him.

It’s his cryptic posts, candid comments picked by the stump mic, stray thoughts he shares with team mates on long podcasts and insights shared by those close to him that give a better idea about the Real Bumrah — the man responsible for demystifying the cult of Bazball and returning for the final Test after a break.

Under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes — England seemed to have achieved the impossible. They had convinced their fans, and other stakeholders that entertainment, and not winning, was the true essence of sport. That was until they landed in India and bumped into a proud bowler who had survived early rejections and toxic social media slander to be a one-of-a-kind modern day great pace bowler.

In the early part of the series, for the first-time since they got together, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja seemed to have been mastered by a touring team. SOS was out, the panic button was about to be pressed. But just in time, Bumrah stepped up. And it wasn’t just him quickening his pace and sharpening his skills. What stopped the march of cricket’s newest hipsters was the ego and angst of Bumrah.

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Polite but proud

“He is the most polite player around and friendly too. But he is a bowler with a big ego. If he gets hit, expect a bouncer soon. He is very sensitive. He in his own silent way knows how to make a point,” says a franchise old hand.

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This isn’t a new trait, it is something he had in him since the time he was just another young boy in Ahmedabad spending his evenings playing tennis ball cricket with friends.

“If we hit him for four or six, the next ball would either be a bouncer or beamer,” Mehta, an IT professional, had said.

Over the years, he has evolved. At 30, Bumrah is seen as a thinking pacer. He isn’t that naïve or one-dimensional to fall back on his oldest weapon, the yorkers, every time he is under pressure. But in this series, there was one yorker that will be remembered for long. It was easily the comeback moment of the series, one that will be talked about for years to come.

After his match-winning 196 at Hyderabad in the first Test, Ollie Pope had given England the momentum. India can be intimidated by aggression, believed the England dressing room. The world also saw Stokes as a pioneer, the messiah who had shown the way to those who failed on slow-low turning sub-continent tracks.

However, the notion lasted for just a Test. On the second day of the second Test, Bumrah bowled a special spell around tea time. He first shattered Pope’s stumps with a reverse swinging yorker that followed the trajectory that was once famously charted by Waqar Younis. Pope was on 23. Since that dismissal his scoring sequence has been 39, 3, 23, 23, 1.

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In a spell that read 6-4-3-3, his other two wickets were Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. At that point, the series took a turn, India had extinguished the flame that had threatened to burn down their Fort. Bumrah was also making an important point. When fit, he was India’s Man Friday. Those doubting him either didn’t know him or hadn’t made an effort to.

As is his wont, Bumrah, on that day at Vizag, didn’t yell in the face of Pope, Root or Bairstow to tell them how wrong they were in assuming that India had been caged. He was smiling, busy celebrating with his team mates. Even after the game, he preferred to stay dignified. Bumrah believes in pinning down his opponent into submission. Rubbing the nose in the ground, that’s not his style. His ego would have got hurt after the Hyderabad loss but the sight of flying stumps on the barmy Vizag day had healed it. That’s how Bumrah plays his sport.

Even when he makes a point, Bumrah is subtle.

At Rajkot in the third Test, England were chasing 557 in the fourth innings. The Bazball demon still hadn’t been slayed, the bravado and swagger hadn’t yet left Stokes and his believers.

Opener Ben Duckett had made the outlandish remark of Yashasvi Jaiswal learning attacking cricket from them. James Anderson was taking pains to tell the media that the team’s philosophy was still about winning at all costs, that is losing included. He shared with the media that the Baz in Bazball, coach McCullum, had told the team that even if England had to chase 600, they would go for it.

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Fate had granted them the wish, at Rajkot they would get a target in that range. But England were unable to walk the talk. They would have a nightmarish start. They were 28/3 and the game was just 11 overs old.

Now Bumrah had Joe Root in front of him. He didn’t seem in an adventurous mood. Bumrah, maybe anticipating some Root innovative hit, bowled an off-cutter. The batsman, instead, would defend it. Bumrah was amused, he looked at this captain and said: “Ab toh maar hi nahi rahe hai (They are not looking to hit now)”. The voice amplified by the stump mic would reach around the cricketing world. An important statement was being made in the most casual and deferential tones. This was Bumrah passing a judgment — the pulse was low, Bazball was breathing heavily.

During the series, in his moment of triumph, Bumrah would show bitterness, expressing his disappointment in the way he has been treated. It was clear, in his mind, the champion bowler thought that he hadn’t got a fair deal.

After the second Test, when he topped the ICC Test ranking, he showed his angst. His Instagram post had two pictures – one of a jam-packed cricket stadium and the other was a lone spectator sitting among empty seats. The first was labelled “The Congratulations” and the other “The Support”. Once again Bumrah was being dignified as he reminded everyone how he didn’t have support when he needed it most.

For most of last year when Bumrah was nursing a career-threatening injury, he was constantly trolled. Memes were made about how he had missed India games but would get miraculously fit for IPL. This India-England series, Bumrah had to make a point. Of late, he had seen another setback. Despite the experience of being the India captain for a tour recently, despite being loyal to Mumbai Indians, he didn’t replace Rohit Sharma as captain. That privilege went to Hardik Pandya, who MI redrafted from Gujarat Titans. It was around this time, Bumrah would write another puzzling post – “Silence sometimes is the best answer.”

A man of few words, Bumrah’s real communication with his fans and others is through his bowling. Those yorkers, the kind he got Pope with, are loud and direct taunts to his fickle fans and those doubting his skills. In the final Test here, the pacer has a chance to end debates about commitment and caliber.

Six years back Bumrah had made his Test debut under the Table Mountain to rattle a strong South African batting line-up. Now under the gaze of snowy Dhauladhar in Dharamsala, he has a chance to further undermine Bazball’s street cred. Flanked by the enchanting yet echoing hills, he can also carefully whisper to the world a reminder that they shouldn’t celebrate just his peaks.

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This article is originally published on Indianexpree.com!

IND vs. AFG: The first international match used two sets of Super Over!

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IND vs. AFG: India has secured the series 3-0.

Following a record-breaking century by skipper Rohit Sharma and a fantastic batting effort by Afghanistan batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz, skipper Ibrahim Zadran and Gulbadin Naib, it took two Super Overs to separate both the sides as India beat Afghanistan by 11 runs after the match and the first Super Over ended in a tie here at Bengaluru during the third T20I on Wednesday. India has secured the series 3-0. 

In the chase of 213 runs, Afghanistan started with positive intent, with openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring at a rate of nine runs per over. 

Afghanistan reached the 50-run mark in 5.5 overs. Afghanistan ended the powerplay at 51/0 in six overs, with Zadran (29*) and Gurbaz (22*) unbeaten. Afghanistan ended the first half of their innings with a bang, smashing Shivam Dube for 18 runs, including two fours and a six. 

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Afghanistan was 85/0, with Gurbaz (44*) and Zadran (38*) unbeaten. India got their first breakthrough in the next over, removing Gurbaz for 50 off 32 balls, with three fours and four sixes. Afghanistan was 93/1 in 11 overs. With Zadran hitting Washington Sundar for a six, Afghanistan reached the 100-run mark in 12.1 overs. 

Zadran reached his fifty in 41 balls, with four boundaries and a six. Sundar helped India earn a comeback into the game, getting Zadran (50) and Azmatullah Omarzai (0) on successive deliveries, reducing Afghanistan to 107/3 in 12.4 overs. 

Mohammed Nabi and Gulbadin Naib kept hitting despite these two quick wickets. The duo hit Avesh Khan for 20 runs in the 14th over, with two sixes and a four. Nabi’s two sixes helped Afghanistan get 17 runs from Kuldeep’s next. At the end of 15 overs, the match was even, at 145/3, with Nabi (19*) and Naib (20*) unbeaten. 

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Afghanistan reached the 150-run mark in 15.2 overs. Bishnoi’s 16th over was also hit for 17 runs, including two fours and a six by Nabi. Afghanistan needed 51 runs in four overs. The all-rounder Nabi’s entertaining cameo off 34 in 16 balls, with two fours and three sixes is ended by Sundar. 

Afghanistan was 163/4 in 16.2 overs after Avesh Khan plucked a catch at deep point. Karim Janat was run out for just two. Afghanistan was 167/5 in 17.1 overs. Wickets kept falling for Afghanistan as Najibullah Zadran was dismissed for five runs. Avesh Khan took the wicket while Virat took the catch. 

Afghanistan was 182/6 in 18.2 overs. Afghanistan needed 19 runs in six overs. Smashing Mukesh Kumar for a four and a six, Naib brought down the equation to three runs in the final ball. The match ended in a tie, with Afghanistan finishing at 212/6, with Naib (55* in 23 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Sharafuddin Ashraf (5*) unbeaten. Sundar (3/18) was the pick of the bowlers for India. Avesh and Kuldeep took a wicket each. Afghanistan batted first in the Super Over and set a target of 17 runs for India after the Super Over was bowled by Mukesh Kumar. 

India managed to take the equation to two runs in one ball and the Super Over as well ended in a tie. Rinku was sent by Rohit to run on the final ball of the Azmatullah Omarzai bowled over, but only one run was made.In the second Super Over, Rohit and Rinku Singh came out to bat against Fareed Ahmed. 

With a four and six by Rohit, India managed 11 runs but lost two wickets, taking the target to 12 runs. Ravi Bishnoi came to bowl for India and got Mohammed Nabi on the first ball. After a single, Bishnoi also removed Gurbaz, winning the game by 11 runs. Earlier, a record-breaking century by skipper Rohit Sharma and a half-century by Rinku Singh helped India reach a massive 212/4 in 20 overs following an early loss of wickets against Afghanistan in the third T20I at Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Opting to bat first, India had a bad start as they lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and star batter Virat Kohli for a golden duck on back-to-back balls by Fareed Ahmed in the third over. Jaiswal’s catch was picked by Mohammed Nabi for just four runs while Ibrahim Zadran caught Virat at mid-off to reduce India to 18/2 in 2.4 overs.

Afghanistan was all over the India batters as Azmatullah Omarzai removed Shivam Dube for just one after being caught behind by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In the fifth over, Sanju Samson was out for a golden duck after being caught by Nabi, giving Fareed his third wicket. India was 22/4 in 4.3 overs.

Then the pair of skipper Rohit and Rinku Singh joined forces to help India gain recovery.

At the end of the powerplay in six overs, India was 30/4, with Rinku (2*) and Rohit (13*) unbeaten.The eighth over by Saleem Saifi gave away 14 runs, including two sixes by Rohit. India reached the 50-run mark in 8.4 overs.

Halfway through the innings, India was 61/4, with Rohit (27*) and Rinku (19*) unbeaten.

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In the 12th and 13th overs, Rohit and Rinku gathered a lot of runs, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Qais Ahmad were smashed for 16 runs each, with Rohit hitting two fours and two sixes and Rinku getting a six.

India reached the 100-run mark in 13.2 overs.

Rohit reached his 30th T20I fifty in 41 balls, with five fours and three sixes.

At the end of 15 overs, India was 109/4, with Rohit (55*) and Rinku (36*) unbeaten. The 16th over by Saleem gave away 22 runs, including two fours and a six.

The 19th over bowled by Azmatullah yielded 22 runs for India, including two fours and a six by Rohit and a six by Rinku. Rohit brought up his 5th T20I century, most by a batter in the format.

The final over by Karim Janat leaked 36 runs as Rohit smashed a four and two sixes and Rinku’s three sixes came on the final three balls.

India finished at 212/4, with Rohit (121* in 69 balls, with 11 fours and eight sixes) and Rinku (69* in 39 balls, with two fours and six sixes) unbeaten. Both combined to form a 190-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

Faheem (3/20) was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan.

This article was originally published on DNA India!

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IND vs. AFG: Why does India need to reserve a seat at the top for Yashasvi Jaiswal!

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IND vs. AFG : Even with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back, India should be able to use Jaiswal’s 158.69 strike rate.

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When India brought back Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back into the fold for the Afghanistan series, there was this inevitable question as to where they would bat. With Kohli unavailable for Thursday’s T20I because of personal reasons, India are set to open with Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal. But going forward, India head coach hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Rohit and Kohli partnering at the top, a move that totally deviates from the blueprint they have followed for the past 14 months. It also puts a question mark over the place of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the XI, who has by far been their best opening batsman in T20s.

Speaking ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali, Dravid revealed where India stood in terms of the openers, especially when Kohli joins the team in Indore. “Nothing is closed (Kohli opening with Rohit). We have no doubt that the kind of ability and skill sets players like Rohit and Kohli possess, they will be able to find answers against different kinds of bowling,” said Dravid.

If India do put this plan to work, they will once again be without enough ammunition at the top. Sans an X-factor batsman in the top three, the batting powerplay was one of the problematic areas for India in successive T20 World Cups. It is with this aspect in mind that India, post the last T20 World Cup debacle in Australia, adopted a more aggressive, bolder approach by employing Jaiswal at the top. It is a move that has not just worked but has also put less pressure on the middle-order. Now, if India partner Rohit and Kohli at the top, they may have to compromise on this aspect. In the coming days, India have a huge decision to make as to who among Rohit, Kohli and Shubman Gill misses out if they are keen on playing Jaiswal.

So on Thursday, the stakes are high for Jaiswal, who will get another opportunity to remind India what he is capable of. Unlike Rohit and Gill, Jaiswal has better returns in the powerplay and is single-handedly responsible for putting the opposition under pressure from the word go in recent times. Sample these numbers: In 13 innings, Gill’s strike rate in the powerplays is only 114.61. In 109 innings, Rohit’s strike rate in the first six overs is 134.24, and Kohli’s is 116.75.

But in 14 innings, Jaiswal has scored 292 runs in the powerplay at a strike-rate of 158.69. And India has never lost in eight games, where he has crossed the 20-run mark. Out of those eight matches, India has scored 50 or more six times in the powerplay, with Jaiswal himself scoring a fifty once.

When a top-order batsman gives such a start in the powerplay, nearly half the battle is won with the bat, and it only allows the middle-order to play with much more freedom without worrying about run-rate. The brand of T20 cricket that the Indian team has been aspiring to master for the past couple of years comes naturally to Jaiswal who is capable of providing the knockout punch in the first six overs.

Why Jaiswal should be in the playing XI?

One significant change that came with India’s aggressive approach was they believed 200-plus totals should be the norm when batting first. For such module to work, it is essential for India to bat in the top gear from first over till the last as against pressing the accelerator only in the last five overs. The same holds true when they are chasing big totals as well. For India to go all the way in T20 World Cup, they cannot afford to have any weak links.

However, should they go in with Rohit, Gill and Kohli — who are anchor material in T20s — as their top three, they will be short on firepower and will be without a left-hander at the top. Apart from making the most out of the fielding restrictions, Jaiswal has also shown he can also manipulate the field easily ond find the gaps onec the powerplay is over.

In the last T20I they played against South Africa, despite losing Gill and Tilak Varma cheaply, Jaiswal ensured India ended up with 62/2 in the powerplay. In the first T20Is against Australia that was played just after the ODI World Cup, chasing 209, India got home with one ball to spare. Although it was Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and then Rinku Singh in the backend who played a pivotal role in India’s win, the kick-start was given by Jaiswal with his blazing 8-ball 21 at the top.

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In the second match of the same series, while batting first, Jaiswal scored fifty (53 runs in 25 balls), with India scoring 77 for 1 inside the powerplay.

Since the next T20 World Cup will be played in the Caribbean and the USA, let’s go back to India’s tour of the West Indies in July. Playing only his second match, Jaiswal smoked an unbeaten 84 off 51 balls as India chased down the target of 179 runs in 17 overs.

In IPL 2023, Jaiswal scored 625 runs in 14 innings. It was the most by an uncapped Indian player in an IPL season, bettering Ishan Kishan’s 516 runs in 2020. Jaiswal’s tally is also the most for uncapped batsmen overall, as he pipped Shaun Marsh’s 616 runs in the inaugural edition. During the season, he scored one century and five fifties, including one where he took only 13 balls, the fastest in the history of the IPL.

This article was originally published on: indianexpress

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“Lala…”: Virat Kohli’s Trending Remark About Mohammed Shami’s Arjuna Award Win!

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Mohammed Shami was the highest wicket-taker (24 in seven games) at the Cricket World Cup 2023

Mohammed Shami, a star pacer for the Indian cricket team, received the Arjuna Award Win on Tuesday. Shami has been playing quite well lately. At the Cricket World Cup 2023, he took the most wickets with 24 in seven games, setting a new record. Shami, who is presently recuperating from an ankle ailment, was present to accept the honors, and the audience rightly recognized his accomplishments by bestowing upon him and his artwork the position of honor and a standing ovation.

“I am overjoyed that the President has bestowed upon me the esteemed Arjuna Award Win today. I would want to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout my highs and lows and helped me go this far. Special thanks go out to my coach, BCCI, teammates, family, and admirers.I appreciate you recognizing my efforts.I’ll always do my hardest to represent my nation with pride… Once more, I want to thank everyone. Mohammed Shami congratulated the other Arjun Award winners in an Instagram post.

Virat Kohli congratulated Mohammed Shami, saying: “Mubarak ho lala”

“The next two tournaments and series are important, so I want to be as healthy as I can. At a sports ministry banquet yesterday night, he told PTI, “I will concentrate on fitness.

The elder sister of chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa, R. Vaishali, the recently crowned Grandmaster, was also showered with praise.

Vaishali was recognized to become the nation’s third female general manager, following Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika.

Athlete Parul Chaudhary, boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin (who placed third in last year’s world championship), and wrestler Antim Panghal (a previous junior world champion and bronze medalist at the senior tournament) were among the other sports luminaries selected for the Arjuna award this year.

Praggnanandhaa’s chess tutor, RB Ramesh, is one of this year’s outstanding Dronacharya awards.

The Arjuna and Dronacharya awards include a financial prize of Rs 15 lakh, but the Khel Ratna has a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.

The awardees of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2023) are Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy (badminton) and Chirag Shetty.

Arjuna Awards: Ojas Pravin Deotale (archery), Aditi Gopichand Swami (archery), Murali Sreeshankar (athletics), Parul Chaudhary (athletics), Mohammad Hussamuddin (boxing), R Vaishali (chess), Mohammed Shami (cricket), Anush Agarwalla (equestrian), Divyakriti Singh (equestrian dressage), Diksha Dagar (golf), Krishan Bahadur Pathak (hockey), Sushila Chanu (hockey), Pawan Kumar (kabaddi), Ritu Negi (kabaddi), Nasreen (kho-kho), Pinki (lawn bowls), Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (shooting), Esha Singh (shooting), Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu (squash), Ayhika Mukherjee (table tennis), Sunil Kumar (wrestling), Antim Panghal (wrestling), Naorem Roshibina Devi (wushu), Sheetal Devi (para archery), Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (blind cricket), Prachi Yadav (para canoeing).

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are ready to participate in T20 Internationals!

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After the 2022 World Cup, neither has Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma participated in T20 Internationals; selectors will convene to choose the team for the T20 match against Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma T20

Since the 2022 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not participated in T20 International matches.

The Indian Express believes that even though Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven’t played in T20 Internationals since the 2022 T20 World Cup, they have notified the BCCI that they are eligible for selection in the shortest format.

To choose the side for the first two Test matches against England and the three Twenty20 matches against Afghanistan, the selection committee will convene on Friday. January 11 marks the commencement of the series against Afghanistan, while January 25 marks the start of the five-match Test series against England.

Before the World Cup in June, the Indian team will only play three Twenty20 International matches against Afghanistan.

Hardik Pandya and Surya kumar Yadav’s injuries prevent them from being selected, hence the selection committee will have to choose a new T20 skipper.

The selection committee may also decide to bench Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, two fast bowlers, for the team’s next match against Afghanistan.

India defeated South Africa handily on Thursday in Cape Town, thanks in large part to the contributions of Siraj and Bumrah. India tied the series after two games.

The two pacers will now participate in the Test matches against England, as far as The Indian Express is aware.

The management of the Indian team wants their two top-scoring pacers to be fully fit for the lengthy home series against England.

In Cape Town are three selectors: chief selector Ajit Agarkar, SS Das, and Salil Ankola.

This article was orginally published on indianexpress!

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