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Imran Tahir had revealed that Shardul Thakur used to take his batting very seriously when he performed for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and even got angry when not given a lot of time at the nets. Thakur performed an enterprising 28-run knock in India’s 2nd innings of the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa. The reverse bailed Team India out of trouble and supported them to set a decent 4th-innings target for the Proteas. While conversing on Star Sports, Imran Tahir spoke about spending time with Shardul Thakur during his term with CSK. He said: “He takes a lot…

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has asked the team management to stick with the opening combination of David Warner and Marcus Harris. After a rocky starting, the left-handed opening pair began to show signs of promise. Australia has a tough calendar year ahead of them in the game’s extensive format. The team is expected to tour Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India in the space of twelve months. Ponting vouched for Harris at the top of the order, following signs of progress. Speaking to cricket.com.au, Ponting added: “If Warner and Harris are firmly entrenched in the team, then they’re the openers…

Indian former cricketer Zaheer Khan has backed all-rounder Hardik Pandya to make a comeback to the Indian setup. Khan disclosed that the Gujrat-born all-rounder is working on full return fitness. After his back surgery in 2019, Hardik has been wary about bowling in competitive cricket, and his batting form has also taken a dip from that time. He was last seen in action during India’s dismal campaign during the T20 World Cup 2021. Nonetheless, as he has established himself as a top IPL attraction due to his striking performances on the field, it came as a wonder when the Mumbai…

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid has stated that players should get the most credit if India can win their maiden Test series in South Africa. Understate his role, Dravid said his job is to help the team. India has a great chance to record its first-ever Test series triumph in South Africa, following its 113-run win in the first 3-matches. The 2nd Test of the series starts in Johannesburg on Monday. Dravid was questioned what it would mean for him to win a Test series as coach in South Africa at a pre-match discussion. Earlier, he led India to their…

Saba Karim has stated surprise at Jasprit Bumrah’s appointment as Team India vice-captain for the ODI series against South Africa earlier of Rishabh Pant. Rohit Sharma was assumed to lead the Indian side when the ODI series against the Proteas. Despite that, he was ruled out due to a obstruct injury. Accordingly, the selectors appropriately appointed KL Rahul and Bumrah as skippers and vice-captains. During a conversation on India News, Saba Karim was questioned about Jasprit Bumrah’s elevation as Rahul’s deputy. He answered: https://twitter.com/Sportskeeda/status/1476945990489829386 “I was extremely surprised; I was not expecting Jasprit Bumrah to be made the vice-captain. I…

Ashish Nehra trusts India needs to play with a mindset of batting only once when they ascend the Warrior field for Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa. Virat Kohli’s men went to confound on Sunday with a smart 272/3 on board. But the rain cleaned out the full Day 2, leaving both teams just 3-additional days to force a result. Nehra states that the visitors don’t need to beat their scoring rate because there’s still time in the game, and the pitch benefits the bowlers. The former left-arm pacer wants India to try and put up a…

Team India coach Rahul Dravid has declared that the squad’s focus will be on their overall performance instead of individual brilliance in the Test series against South Africa. The Indian batters have contended for form over the last few seasons, with captain Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane failing to deliver constantly. Questioning how India plans to tackle the middle-order woes, Dravid said they emphasize the team doing well as a group. Conversation at a press conference ahead of the Fighting Day Test, Dravid said: “One of the things that we have talked to the group about is that…

Retired cricketer Harbhajan Singh credited former captain Sourav Ganguly for making his career. He was wondering to compare the experience of playing under 2 of the most successful Indian captions- Ganguly and MS Dhoni – Harbhajan mentioned that the former turned him from nobody to somebody. On Friday, 41-year-old Harbhajan declared his retirement from all forms of cricket more than 5-years after he last performed for India. In a conversation with the PTI, the former cricketer opened up on performing in the Ganguly and Dhoni. Describing the difference between the 2 phases of his career, Harbhajan said: “It’s a simple…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has responded to spinner Yasir Shah being charged with aiding an alleged sexual assailant. Raja said that expansion like this is ‘not good for the game in the country, particularly given the positive environment recently created through some positive results. Ramiz Raja said at a press conference. “It is a no-brainer, Yasir is a circuit player and while we train and educate these players, they are in ambassadorial positions and should know with whom and where to socialize.” The PCB chief went on to add: “I don’t know what is the truth in…

Indian team cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal was recently spotted spending some good moments with the armed forces. Yuzvendra, who has no cricketing commitments, is on rest and is spending his vacation in Jammu & Kashmir. While his visit, Yuzvendra Chahal interacted well with the military and posed a few pics. Uploading some pictures with Indian Jawans based in Gulmarg on Twitter, he wrote: “No Spider-Man, No superman here are our REAL HEROES. The respect & love I received from them was unreal. Extremely thankful to my brothers for always looking after us selflessly. JAI HIND.” Also read:- Geoffrey Boycott’s suggestion for Two openers…

Former England Cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott has encouraged the English team to consider moving Dawid Malan to the top order. The boycott considered England’s 275-run loss in the 2nd Ashes Test in Adelaide and assumed they needed wholesale changes to participate contest with Australia. England’s batting unit let them down for the 4th time on the trot in this tour as Australia journeyed another step towards Ashes glory. The visitors began Day 5 on 82-4, chasing 468 and making only 192 replies. The competition Day Test has become a must-win Test for them. In his column for the Telegraph, Sir Geoffrey Boycott declared that Dawid…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Chief Medical Officer Abhijeet Salvi has resigned, mention personal reasons. Abhijeet had been with the BCCI since 2012 but has now moved away to spend time with family, with the job has become much tuff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I thank the BCCI for giving me this opportunity. After ten years in the organization, I wanted to move on. It had become a 24×7 job in COVID times, and I want to give time to myself and family,” Salvi was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. https://twitter.com/CricketNDTV/status/1472168124803956740 Salvi’s notice…

India’s limited-overs skipper Rohit Sharma is right now recovering from his hamstring injury at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Yet still, he interacted with the India U-19 team, who are having an initial camp there. Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) uploaded pics of Rohit Sharma addressing the India U-19 team. The BCCI wrote in the post: “Priceless lessons. #TeamIndia white-ball captain @ImRo45 made most of his rehab time as he addressed India’s U-19 team during their preparatory camp at the NCA in Bengaluru.” https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1471818716556181511 The India U-19 team is in Bengaluru for an…

Virat Kohli has admitted that there was no prior communication with him over being replaced as ODI captain. He disclosed that during the call to discuss the Test squad for South Africa, who told him of the decision by BCCI selectors, and he was “fine” with it. On December 8 was BCCI announced the South Africa Test series team. Releasing an official announcement while naming the team, the cricket board informed: “The All-India Senior Selection Committee also decided to name Mr Rohit Sharma as the Captain of the ODI & T20I teams going forward.” In a press conference ahead of…

Veteran England seamer James Anderson has stated his disappointment over not performing the initial Ashes Test at the Gabba. Anderson, almost certain to play the 2nd Test in Adelaide, said he couldn’t wait to have the pink ball in his hand. Anderson and Stuart Broad were important omissions from the Gabba Test, which England lost by 9-wickets. The management cherished to keep the ornamented pair fresh for the day-night Test as the tourists expected to level the series. https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1470679979855908867 In his column for The Telegraph, James Anderson accepted that he was keen to bowl on the green wicket in Brisbane.…

Mumbai Indians cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has stated upon his celebrate ‘Main Hoon Naa (I am there) feast when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Abu Dhabi. In the 48th game of IPL 2020, he secured an unbeaten 79 off 43 balls as Mumbai Indians (MI) beat RCB by 5-wickets. After taking the team over the attractive line, the cricketer gestured towards the dressing room to advise, “Don’t worry; I am there”. In a conversation with cricket presenter Vikram Sathaye, Suryakumar displayed the background story of the celebration. Acknowledge that he was ‘lost’ and ‘disappointed’ after…

Nasser Hussain isn’t in support of England returning with James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the 2021 Ashes pink-ball Test, which begins on Thursday in Adelaide. The former captain skipper assumes the bowling attack that performed in the first Test at the Gabba, where England experienced a nine-wicket thumping, is physically the best to perform in the upcoming Test. Cricketer says that due to their lack of experience of late and “ageing bodies”, performing for Anderson 39 and Broad 35 might not be the best conception for the visitors. In conversation with Sky Sports Cricket, Nasser Hussain wrote: “People will…