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Big Blow To India As Senior Batter Suffers Hand Injury Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

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Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, which begins on September 19 in Chennai. The T20 World Cup 2024 champions will return to action. After a more than month absence, having last played against Sri Lanka in a white-ball series. India played five Tests against England earlier this year, so this will be their return to the longest format after a six-month absence. However, before of the highly anticipated Test series, India suffered a major setback when batter Suryakumar Yadav sustained a hand injury. The prolific T20I batsman, who has only played one Test in his career, was considering a return to the longer format for India. He was participating in the recent Buchi Babu competition for Mumbai and was also named to the forthcoming Duleep Trophy. Which begins on September 5. Surya’s plans, however, were thwarted. When he injured his hand during a Buchi Babu tournament play versus Tamil Nadu. According to ESPN Cricinfo, Surya was injured while fi...

‘After a stage, money doesn’t matter’ – R Ashwin on Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians future

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 big auction could be full of surprises, with a few franchise stalwarts expected to transfer bases. A lot of attention is focused on Rohit Sharma, whose future with the Mumbai Indians (MI) is questionable. While there is no indication that the five-time IPL champions will release Rohit, pundits and fans have been debating the possibility. MI appointed Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, after Rohit, who has guided the franchise to five titles. This move was met with widespread outrage from supporters. According to reports, the Indian captain was dissatisfied with the team’s performance. Join Our Telegram As the blockbuster auction is likely to take place ahead of the IPL 2025, rumors over Rohit departing Mumbai has spread throughout the cricket community. However, Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the great Mumbai batter would remain at MI. “It’s not wrong to think like Rohit.”I do not want any headaches. I was a captain for India. I’ve captained ...

Jacob Oram takes over as New Zealand’s bowling coach

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Jacob Oram, a former New Zealand allrounder has been appointed bowling coach for the men’s cricket squad. He filled the post left vacant by Shane Jurgensen in November 2023. Oram will formally take over on October 7. Oram has been handed the position permanently. After assisting the squad in the 1–1 series draw during the Test tour of Bangladesh in late 2023. The 3–0 T20I series defeat against Australia in February 2024. The Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this June. Where New Zealand was eliminated in the group stages. The 46-year-old began his coaching career in 2014. He was appointed bowling coach for New Zealand A. He takes over in the same capacity for the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team from 2018 until the Women’s ODI World Cup. Which will be contested at home in March 2022. Jacob Oram Oram has also coached in several franchises and tournaments. He previously served as head coach of the Central Hinds in the Super Smash, assistant coach of the Northern Warriors in the T10 competition...

Dawid Malan retired from international cricket.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed Dawid Malan retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (August 28). He finished with 1,892 runs in T20Is (62 matches), 1,450 in ODIs (30 games), and 1,074 in Tests (22 matches). He is only the second English batsman, after Jos Buttler, to strike a century in all three formats of international cricket. Malan, a late bloomer, lit up the stage in his maiden game — a T20I against South Africa in 2017 — with 78 runs off 44 deliveries. He made his Test debut shortly after, but his performances dwindled. However, in a 4–0 loss to Australia in 2017–18, he got his sole Test century at the WACA in Perth. Malan’s heroics with the bat in T20Is propelled him to prominence for England. In 2020, he rose to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings, being crowned №1. A few months later, in 2021, the left-hander became the fastest to 1,000 runs in the format, doing so in only 24 innings. He was also a member of the T20 World Cup winning squad in ...

CEAT Cricket Awards: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli take the spotlight and win big – Full list of recipients

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The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards were held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Rohit Sharma captain of Team India was awarded Men’s International Cricketer of the Year at the awards ceremony. Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mumbai. Virat Kohli was crowned Men’s ODI Batter of the Year during the presentation. While Mohammed Shami received Men’s Test Vowler of the Year. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah received an award for excellence in sports administration. After earning his medal, Shah stated, “As I told you in Rajkot, we are going to host our flag in Barbados, which our skipper did. If we have the support of 1.4 billion people. We can repeat the feat in the Champions Trophy, World Test Championship final, and Women’s T20 World Cup .” Rohit Sharma Wins Men’s International Cricketer of the Year India’s skipper Rohit Sharma received the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year award for his outstanding performances in all forms. In 2023, Rohit scored ...

Zaheer Khan in talks with LSG about taking over as mentor.

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LSG are intent on giving Zaheer a bigger profile, engaging him in the scouting and player-development programs during the off season. Zaheer Khan is in negotiations with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) about a mentorship role. With the club looking for a top former India player. Who is familiar with T20 cricket to have a big presence in their coaching setup following Gautam Gambhir’s exit. Two other franchises are said to be interested in hiring Zaheer. Who was previously head of global development at the Mumbai Indians (MI) and director of cricket from 2018 to 2022. LSG has been without a mentor since Gambhir left late last year. Gambhir, who was a member of the support group that helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL title in 2024, has since taken over as India’s head coach. Morne Morkel, a former South African pacer and LSG bowling coach, has joined Gambhir’s India men’s side in the same capacity. Aside from the mentorship role, LSG is also interested in raising Zaheer’s profi...

Sophie Devine and the Perth Scorchers extend their contract

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Sophie Devine has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Perth Scorchers, meaning she will play in the WBBL in the orange and black uniform. The prominent all-rounder from New Zealand. Who the Scorchers retained in the inaugural overseas player draft held the year before. Demonstrated her value by claiming 14 wickets and collecting 489 runs to be named to the WBBL Team of the Tournament. Devine, one of the best all-rounders in the game of cricket. Is two wickets short of reaching 100 in this match. She called it a “no brainer” and was thrilled to have committed to the Scorchers for two more years. She called the side to the 2021–22 title—a unique memory. It was their first title. “I’m absolutely stoked to be returning to the Scorchers,” Devine stated. “Over the past four seasons, I have developed such a unique bond with the players and staff, and I couldn’t fathom playing anyplace else. The entire team is really driven to win the WBBL|07 title. I will always hold a partic...

PM Narender Modi meets and congratulates men’s hockey team and Paris Olympics Medalists

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The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met the athletes from the country’s Paris Olympics team at his residence in New Delhi. He praised the Indian men’s hockey team, double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Aman Sehrawat, and others, and congratulated them for making the nation proud. Watch the video here. Earlier, in his address to the nation on the 78th Independence Day, Modi praised Indian athletes for their impressive performance at the Paris Olympics. India won six medals in total, including a silver medal and five bronze medals in athletics, shooting, hockey, and wrestling. Modi said, “Today, we have with us the youth who made the Indian flag soar high at the Olympics. On behalf of 1.4 billion people, I congratulate all our athletes and players. Soon, a large Indian team will head to Paris for the Paralympics. I wish all our Paralympians the best of luck.” 

Ian Bell is named as Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the England tour.

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Ian Bell, a former cricketer for England. He was appointed Sri Lanka’s batting coach on Tuesday. Ahead of the three-match Test series against the English. For the three-match Test series against England. Ian Bell, a former cricketer for England. It was designated Sri Lanka’s batting coach on Tuesday. In order to capitalize on his 118 Test match experience. Sri Lanka Cricket claimed that the 42-year-old former right-hand batsman for England was hired. “Ian was brought in to provide the players with important insights about the conditions. There as someone with local knowledge,” stated Ashley de Silva, chief executive of Sri Lanka Cricket. “We believe his inputs will help our team in this crucial tour.” Head coach Chris Silverwood resigned after Sri Lanka’s early elimination from the T20 World Cup. The country selected former captain Sanath Jayasuriya in his stead last month. Until a long-term replacement is found, Jayasuriya, 55. It will lead the national team as “interim” coach. Jayasu...

The moment Vijaykumar Vyshak was astounded by Virat Kohli's training program

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Recently, Karnataka seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak shared how, while he was with the RCB, he was astounded by Virat Kohli’s training preparation. Cricket player Vijaykumar Vyshak of the RCB and Karnataka has talked candidly about the effects of training with Virat Kohli. Notably, Vyshak and Kohli were teammates in the  Indian Premier League  2024 (IPL 2024) for RCB. In 2023, Vyshak made his IPL debut, taking nine wickets in seven games. In the most recent season, he continued to play for the club and talked about his training sessions with India’s great batsman, Virat Kohli. The youthful seamer disclosed that the top batter’s meticulous work ethic, methodical approach, and consistency astounded him. As a player, training with Virat Kohli can have a significant effect. Even though I respected him last season, I was also aware of his consistency, work ethic, and methodical approach. Everything he does, from his practice routine to his dietary habits, is done precisely. Vyshak was cite...

Rahul, Pant, Suryakumar, Gill set to play Duleep Trophy

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Duleep Trophy : Previous to the start of the international season. Senior players like Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, and Ashwin are probably going to miss the competition. The teams for India’s season-opening Duleep Trophy, which takes place on September 5. This month of the selection panel headed to given Ajit Agarkar. Without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah. The majority of the other centrally contracted players. They’re going to take part in the four-team competition. KL Rahul previously sustained an injury. This year that caused him to miss four of the five England Test matches. Rishabh Pant, who may play in his first red-ball match. After fully recovering from a vehicle accident in December 2022.  Are two players that will be being monitored. Aside from Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Suryakumar Yadav. These additional specialist batters are probably going to be selected among the four squads. Mohammed Shami, who is ...

BCCI Will Continue With IPL Mega Auction Starting in 2025, Retaining Up to 6 Players.

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The most recent information on IPL 2025 indicates that, in spite of opposition from multiple clubs, BCCI intends to proceed with the massive auction. The Roger Binny-led board is reportedly considering expanding the retention list to six players, including Right to Match (RTM). However, they do not support canceling the mega-auction, unlike some teams that proposed doing so during the recently concluded meeting at BCCI headquarters on July 31. The mega-auction has become the subject of discussion. Some clubs have long complained that they had to start over and replace the players they scouted because of the mega-auctions. The BCCI, on the other hand, seems unfazed by the demands and does not wish to break with IPL history. The BCCI had previously only permitted four retentions in 2022 without an RTM clause.  

Rohit Sharma’s Brutally Honest Assessment of His Series Loss against Sri Lanka: “It’s a Joke”

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The Rohit Sharma-led team lost the third ODI against Sri Lanka by 110 runs, and India suffered its first defeat in an ODI series on Sri Lankan territory in 27 years. After India’s Rohit Sharma-led team lost the third ODI against Sri Lanka by 110 runs on Wednesday, they suffered their first defeat in an ODI series on Sri Lankan territory in 27 years. India was well outplayed on a ground that was favoured by the spinners. They were chasing a target of 249 when they were bowled out for just 138. It was a major blow for new coach Gautam Gambhir, who struggled in his maiden assignment, as India lost the three-match series 2–0. Even though the squad lost the series, Rohit stated after the game that it was not the “end of the world” and that the outcome did not worry the team much. Rohit Sharma Lead India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series “I don’t believe it warrants concern. However, it’s something we need to consider both individually and as a strategy. It’s a jest. There can be no complacency wh...

SL vs IND Match Prediction - Who will win today's 3rd ODI?

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SL vs. IND 3rd ODI: On Wednesday, August 7, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India will play Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the three-match series. The game is set to begin at 2:30 PM. While Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs in the second game, the first match finished in a tie. India were bowled out for 208 runs while chasing a 241-run mark, despite a 97-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. In the first ODI, Rohit and Gill also combined for 75 runs, but India was bowled out for 230 in fifty overs. Throughout the two games, spin claimed nine Indian wickets. In the previous game, leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay claimed six wickets. SL vs. IND Head-to-Head Matches : 170 India won : 99 Sri Lanka won : 58 Tied : 2 NR : 11 IND vs SL Match Prediction for 3rd ODI It’s predicted that India would rally and tie the series at one game. Most likely, the squad will revert to the batting order that helped them win both the 2023 World Cup and the Asia Cup. The...

The Dynamic Duo: Finebook247 – A Winning Combination for Indian Online Gaming

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The Indian online gaming scene has witnessed an explosive boom, with cricket having a bet rising as a pacesetter. Platforms like Finebook247 cater to this growing call for, offering specific studies inside the substantial online gaming landscape.  This article explores the ability synergy among those structures and highlights the significance of accountable playing practices. Remember, playing includes inherent risks, so prioritizing accountable behaviors is essential. The Legal Environment and Conscientious Behavior While not all Indian states have legalized internet betting, there are a number of trustworthy online cricket betting sites that follow the law. A distinct “Cricket ID” is frequently needed for these platforms in order to register and participate. Selecting a reliable site with a solid track record for security and responsible gaming is crucial. Bet on Cricket Gaming: A Customized Cricket Experience As implied by the name, Finbook247 bills itself as a platform devoted...

Sri Lanka defeated India, winning by a margin of 32 runs.

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Jeffrey Vandersay demonstrated his bowling prowess by capturing six wickets in the second ODI of their three-match series, helping Sri Lanka defeat India by 32 runs. India made a great attempt to chase down a 241-run target, but they were bowled out for 208. The Indian squad suffered a setback when Rohit Sharma went out at 64 off 44 balls since the other hitters did not put up a strong showing. Washington Sundar was outstanding earlier in the game, going 3 for 30, and he was a major factor in keeping Sri Lanka to 240 for 9. With three wickets, Sundar was the most productive bowler for India; Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets (2 for 33). The top scorers for Sri Lanka were Kamindu Mendis and Avishka Fernando, who both added 40, runs to the team's total. Brief results: (Avishka Fernando 40, Kamindu Mendis 40, Washington Sundar 3/30) Sri Lanka: 240/9 in 50 overs India: 64 runs from Rohit Sharma and 44 from Axar Patel; 6/33 from Jeffrey Vandersay; 208 all out in 42.2 ove...

Dunith Wellalage speaks out to Rohit Sharma about the plan during the first ODI.

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The opening ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and India saw an all-around performance by all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. On Friday, August 2, the match took place at the Rohit Sharma Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Wellalage took major wickets in Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill throughout his nine overs of bowling, giving up just 39 runs. In the year, Gill attempted to play a sweep and hit one straight up after Kusal Mendis made an easy catch. After the game, Dunith Wellalage spoke with the media about Rohit Sharma’s dismissal and his involvement in the powerplay. “We knew that the wicket was spinning,” he stated. I was informed by Charith Asalanka that I would be bowling during the power play. I was aiming to bowl wicket to wicket with Rohit Sharma at the moment. Because I knew how much assistance the pitch could provide, and I got good support from the wicked. In the end, the two wickets proved to be crucial since, despite their strong start. India was bowled out for 230, l...

It's time to move on from the success of the T20 World Cup and concentrate on the future: Rohit Sharma

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The skipper stated that it was difficult to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the role of wicketkeeper batter for India in the One-Day Internationals, despite the fact that both players are “match-winners” in their own right. Captain Rohit Sharma stated that it was time to move past the joy of winning the T20 World Cup. And look forward to the new challenges that Team India will face going forward. Including the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for next year. Ahead of the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. “I enjoyed my time away from cricket. Coming home after winning the World Cup was an amazing sensation, especially considering all we went through in Delhi and Mumbai. However, as the game of cricket progresses, we must also move on,” Rohit remarked on the eve of Thursday’s first ODI between Sri Lanka and India. India vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup “Anything we have done in the past has been beneficial for the time it was done. But we must continue to go forward bec...

The goal of head coach Gambhir is to turn back time and revive Indian cricket's use of part-time bowlers.

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Riyan Parag played all three matches in Gautam Gambhir's maiden series as head coach of India because of his minor spin ability. With just nine runs needed to win, Rinku Singh delivered the last over before skipper Suryakumar Yadav arrived to bowl the final over. All of this just a coincidence? When Gautam Gambhir joined the Indian squad in 2003, the majority of the country's batsmen were bowlers. Although Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, and Sachin Tendulkar formed the squad mostly on their batting, their bowling saved India in a number of scenarios. This trend persisted into the next ten years, and India's victory in the ODI World Cup was partially attributed to these abundance of bowling options. Yuvraj, who finished with 343 runs and 11 wickets, was named the "Player of the Tournament." Suresh Raina was the last genuine hitter in the Indian lineup who could roll his arm, so the trend died a gradual death. The final player to get the ball was ...