500 balls…. Hours of practice….”- Sarfaraz Khan decoded spinners with this formula

Sarfaraz Khan. (Image Source: BCCI Despite proving himself time and again in domestic cricket, the selectors were not impressed with Sarfaraz Khan and never considered his name for selection in India’s Test team. However, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul unavailable in the third Test against England, Sarfaraz got the first call up for Team India and he made the most of the opportunity by scoring two consecutive half-centuries. The Mumbai-born cricketer scored 62 runs in his first innings, followed by an unbeaten 68 runs in the second innings as India registered a massive win against England by 434 runs in the match. With this, this young player has confirmed his place in the playing XI for the remaining two Test matches. Sarfaraz Khan used to play 500 balls every day – coach’s big revelation Playing on spin-friendly pitches in Mumbai, Sarfaraz looked good against the England spinners, which also impressed captain Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, he also took training from his father Naushad Khan and other coaches during the COVID-19 lockdown. Meanwhile, one of Sarfaraz’s coaches revealed that the 26-year-old used to play 500 balls every day and travel a lot to play in different conditions. The coach was quoted by NDTV as saying, “This was possible by playing 500 balls of off, leg and left-arm spinners every day at the Oval, Cross and Azad grounds in Mumbai. During the (Covid) lockdown, he traveled 1600 km by car. Mumbai to Amroha, Moradabad, Meerut, Kanpur, Mathura and Dehradun. He played in areas where the ball turned a lot, some balls bounced a lot and some remained low. Sarfaraz, who uses his moves with ease against the spinners, has worked hard to hone his skills. Sarfaraz However, the credit for preparing it does not go to Naushad alone. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s coach Sanjay Rastogi, Mohammed Shami’s coach Badruddin Sheikh, Kuldeep Yadav’s coach Kapil Dev Pandey, Gautam Gambhir’s coach Sanjay Bhardwaj and India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father RP Easwaran also contributed in improving Sarfaraz. Have given. All of them organized Sarfaraz’s net sessions against the spinners, especially during the Covid lockdown.

IND vs ENG: Brendon McCullum gave a surprising statement regarding the bowling fitness of Ben Stokes.

Stokes has not bowled in professional cricket since June 2023. Ben Stokes (Image Credit- Twitter X) England Test cricket team captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes had recently said that he will not bowl until he completely regains his rhythm. However, Stokes was seen bowling in the nets during the second and third matches of the ongoing Test series against India. After this, speculations started that he could be seen bowling in the Test series against India. However, England team head coach Brendon McCullum has given a big statement regarding Stokes’ bowling fitness and said that Stokes is doing very well. Brendon McCullum gave a big statement regarding Ben Stokes Let us tell you that regarding the bowling fitness of Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum said in Cricbuzz – Well, it is good that he is really reaching a position where he feels that he can bowl. But really he is very clever. He will not bowl until he feels he is really ready to bowl. There will be trouble when he starts getting entangled in something, but for now it is a good sign. On the other hand, Stokes said about his bowling fitness – I like to jump a little bit, but things are looking really good. I am not saying yes, but I am not saying no either. I am always optimistic about most things. It will be known only after a long discussion with the medical team that how much load of bowling I can bear. I had been able to bowl 100 per cent in practice, so I thought I could bowl in the match, but that would have been foolish.

BCCI announces Friendship Cup T-20 tri-series against Nepal amid England Test series

The first season of ‘Friendship Cup’ will be held in Vapi, Gujarat. India vs Nepal. (Image Source: X) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to help Nepal prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Nepal Cricket (Nepal Cricket) has announced the organization of a T20 series named ‘Friendship Cup’. Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed to play T20 tri-series against Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) and Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). This T20 tri-series is starting from March 31, in which the first match will be played between Nepal and Gujarat, while the final of this tournament is to be played on April 7. CAN issued an official statement announcing the Friendship Cup T20 tri-series against Baroda and Gujarat. BCCI is going to organize T-20 tri-series for Nepal Cricket Team. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) said in the official press release: “We are pleased to announce that the Cricket Association of Nepal, Baroda Cricket Association and Gujarat Cricket Association have come together to form a Friendship Cup, a T20 Tri-Series. It has been agreed, in which men’s cricket teams of Nepal Cricket Association, Gujarat Cricket Association, and Baroda State Association will participate. The first season of the ‘Friendship Cup’ will be held at the SAI Meghpan Sportslife (SMA) facility in Vapi. Let us tell you, it has also been proposed to make ‘Friendship Cup’ an annual tournament, which will promote friendship and sportsmanship between India and Nepal. This initiative of BCCI will definitely help Nepal cricketers for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will be played in USA and West Indies in June 2024. Nepal has qualified for T20 WC 2024 Nepal have already qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 and will begin their campaign against the Netherlands in Dallas. This Friendship Cup T20 Tri-Series will be a platform for the Nepal cricket team to hone their skills and achieve great performances against the BCCI state teams.

IND vs ENG: It is very important for the Indian team to take these three big selection calls before the fourth test match.

The Indian team won the third test match played in Rajkot by 434 runs. India vs England, 3rd Test (Image Credit- Twitter X) In the third Test played in Rajkot, all the players of the Indian team performed very well and played an important role in the victory of their team. Let us tell you, the Indian team had won the third test match played in Rajkot by 434 runs. Now the fourth match of the five-match Test series between these two teams is starting from February 23 in Ranchi. So far, some players from the Indian team have performed very well in this test series. However, there are some players who have so far failed to leave their mark in it. However, now the question arises whether there will be any change in the Indian playing XI in the fourth test or not? Today we will tell you about three main selection questions which are going to be very important for the fourth test. 3- Will KL Rahul return in the fourth test? KL Rahul (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Due to injury, KL Rahul could not participate in the third test and young batsman Sarfaraz Khan made his debut in his place. Sarfaraz Khan batted brilliantly in Rajkot and scored half-centuries for the team in both the innings. Many people were very happy with Sarfaraz Khan’s batting. Sarfaraz Khan had hit hard against the spinners. Now KL Rahul can make a comeback in the fourth test. However, the question arises that if KL Rahul plays in the fourth test, then who will be dropped from the Indian playing XI?

Before WPL 2024, Smriti Mandhana gave a surprising statement about RCB team.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will play their first match of the Women’s Premier League 2024 against UP Warriors on February 24 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Smriti Mandhana (Photo Source: Getty Images) Women’s Premier League 2024 is starting from 23rd February and many people are eagerly waiting for this great tournament. Royal Challengers Bangalore team captain Smriti Mandhana believes that the team is much better in the upcoming edition than the previous edition and she is confident that they will definitely want to win the trophy for the 2024 season. The team’s performance was quite disappointing in the first season and RCB could not make its place in the knockouts. Smriti Mandhana also failed to leave her mark in the first season. Let us tell you, Royal Challengers Bangalore will play its first match of Women’s Premier League 2024 against UP Warriors on 24 February at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Smriti Mandhana also wants that her team should perform even better in the 2024 season. She has praised her team a lot and she herself would like to bat well in the upcoming season. Smriti Mandhana said on JioCinema, ‘I would like that we should perform better in the upcoming season than the first season. From the RCB team side, we released some players and included new players in the team. The balance of the team is much better than before and we are confident in our ability. Domestic cricket has helped me a lot and I have also practiced a lot. There are some players in the team who are in very good form at the moment and would definitely like to leave their mark in the upcoming season. This season we should be aware of our strengths and weaknesses: Smriti Mandhana Smriti Mandhana further said, ‘Last season we joined the team just two days before the tournament. We didn’t know 90% of our players. We didn’t know what to do and what the other players could do. We should be aware of our weaknesses and strengths in the upcoming season so that we can perform well. The Women’s Premier League is a small tournament and making changes is very difficult for everyone. We are not thinking too far at this point. The people of our franchise are very good and they also support all of us a lot. In the last edition, we had lost four consecutive matches but despite that they cheered us hard. We want to win the trophy for our own fans. 5 players who have scored the most runs in PSL IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Rohit Sharma will throw these 5 players out of playing 11 3 biggest wins recorded by India in terms of runs in Test cricket These 5 bowlers have sent Virat Kohli to the pavilion for a golden duck in IPL. List of bowlers who took the fastest 500 wickets in Test cricket- 4 Indian players who scored the fastest half-centuries in test debut 5 teams that have won the Under 19 World Cup the most…

‘Attitude in him…’- Pakistani player Naseem Shah’s big statement regarding Virat Kohli

Pakistani player Naseem Shah says that Virat Kohli is such a big star. But he has no attitude. Naseem Shah Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Getty Images) Naseem Shah on Virat Kohli: Many youth around the world consider Indian player Virat Kohli as their inspiration. Inspired by King Kohli’s game and his fitness, youngsters dream of making a career in cricket. Virat Kohli is breaking bigger and bigger records with his deadly batting. In the World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries. Many veteran players of the cricket world believe that if anyone can break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most 100 centuries in international cricket, then it is Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has scored 80 centuries in his career so far. Virat Kohli’s record against Pakistan is excellent. Pakistani young player Naseem Shah has recently given a big statement in praise of Virat Kohli. He is a simple person- Naseem Shah Pakistani player Naseem Shah says that Virat Kohli is such a big star. But there is no attitude of any kind in him. Naseem Shah while talking on Saama TV said, ‘Virat Kohli is such a big star but he has no attitude – he is a very humble and simple person. When he is on the field, he is very focused and passionate, but off the field, he is very humble. Virat Kohli had withdrawn from the test series against England Virat Kohli had withdrawn from the first two Test matches against England due to personal reasons. But then later Virat Kohli withdrew his name from the last three test matches also. If media reports are to be believed, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are going to become parents for the second time. Due to which both are currently in London. Virat Kohli is currently spending time with his family.

I would like to ask Dhoni that why was I dropped after I scored a century against West Indies in 2011?: Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwary scored his only international century in the fifth ODI against West Indies at Chennai on 11 December 2011. MS Dhoni and Manoj Tiwary. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Veteran India and Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwari announced his retirement from professional cricket on 18 February. Manoj Tiwary played his last match against Bihar in Ranji Trophy 2024. Let us tell you, Manoj Tiwari is a very well-known name in Indian domestic cricket and he has batted very well for Bihar in many matches and played an important role in the victory of his team. After retiring from professional cricket, Manoj Tiwari has raised the question on former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as to why he dropped Manoj from the team when he scored an important century against West Indies in 2011. Let us tell you, Manoj Tiwari scored his only international century in the fifth ODI against West Indies in Chennai on 11 December 2011. However, Manoj Tiwari did not get a place in the Indian playing XI for the Commonwealth Bank Series played in Australia in 2012. Manoj Tiwari has asked Dhoni a question as to why he was not included in the team after this? I would like to ask Mahendra Singh Dhoni that why was I dropped from the team after scoring a century in 2011?: Manoj Tiwari In an interview with News18, Manoj Tiwari said, ‘I would like to ask a question to Mahendra Singh Dhoni that why was I dropped from the playing XI after scoring a century in 2011? I also had the ability to become a hero like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but it did not happen. When I see on TV that other players who are like me are getting opportunities, I feel very bad. Let us tell you, Manoj Tiwari made his international debut against Australia in 2008. He has participated in 12 ODIs and three T20Is for the Indian team in which the experienced batsman has scored 287 runs and 15 runs respectively. 5 players who have scored the most runs in PSL IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Rohit Sharma will throw these 5 players out of playing 11 3 biggest wins recorded by India in terms of runs in Test cricket These 5 bowlers have sent Virat Kohli to the pavilion for a golden duck in IPL. List of bowlers who took the fastest 500 wickets in Test cricket- 4 Indian players who scored the fastest half-centuries in test debut 5 teams that have won the Under 19 World Cup the most number of times 3 Australian players who have won POTM awards the most number of times in T20I 5 players who made the biggest scores in ODI cricket for Sri Lanka Five best innings played by Indian captains in Under-19 World Cup

Watch Video: Sachin Tendulkar met a special fan in the valleys of Kashmir, a very special conversation took place

Sachin Tendulkar has found a special fan in Kashmir. Whose video is going viral on social media. Sachin Tendulkar (Photo Source: X/Twitter) No one will ever be able to match what former legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has done for Indian and world cricket. Even though some player may break his record in the future, he will never be able to reach his stature. It has been a long time since Sachin Tendulkar retired, but there has been no decrease in his fan following. Sachin Tendulkar has currently reached Kashmir with his entire family. Sachin Tendulkar has found a special fan in Kashmir. Whose video is going viral on social media. Fan became emotional after seeing Sachin Tendulkar In the video going viral on social media, a fan is seen showing his love for Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar’s fan told in a viral video that on the day the master-blaster retired, he was crying the whole night. The fan said, the day you took retirement you shed two tears but I shed tears the whole night. In the video, Sachin Tendulkar also asked the fan for his number, so that he can send something for him after reaching Mumbai. After which the fan said about meeting Sachin Tendulkar that this is the biggest moment of his life, he is thankful to Allah. After which Sachin Tendulkar himself told the fan to get a photo taken together. Watch the video of Sachin Tendulkar and fan here- #Watch , Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar talking to fans amid snowfall in Pahalgam Kashmir. Sachin is on his personal visit to Kashmir along with his family…#SachinTendulkar #Snowfall #Pahalgam pic.twitter.com/0hz0W4Lh9W — News18 Kashmir (@News18Kashmir) February 18, 2024 Sachin Tendulkar is enjoying the beautiful valleys of Kashmir with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar also visited MJ Sports Factory in Cherasu Pulwama, where cricket bats are manufactured with precision. After which he reached Martand Temple in Mattan, and then reached Pahalgam where he met his special fan.

SL vs AFG 2024: Tense atmosphere outside Dambulla International Stadium before the second T20I match; Fans crossed all limits to get tickets

The second T20I match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is to be played in Dambulla today. Cricket Fans. (Image Source: X) Afghanistan’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024, SL vs AFG: Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are currently facing each other in a three-match T20 International series. The first T-20 international match of this series was played on 17 February, where the host Sri Lankan cricket team registered a victory by four runs. Now the second match of this T20I series is to be played today on 19 February at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. The scenes emerging from the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium before this Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match are quite disappointing, as an atmosphere of tension and anger was seen among the fans outside the stadium. Fans crossed all limits to enter the stadium for SL vs AFG 2nd T20I Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board had already announced that all the tickets for the second T20I match have been sold out and no tickets are now available for purchase. Despite this, a crowd of fans has gathered outside the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, and are creating chaos. Currently, a video is going viral on social media, where a large number of fans are seen forcibly trying to enter the stadium. Azam Amin, a journalist from Colombo, Sri Lanka, has shared a video on social media platform The police force deployed outside the stadium also retreated after seeing the crowd. Watch that viral video here – Tense situation near Dambulla International Cricket Stadium as fans clamor for tickets to the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. SLC says all tickets sold out for next two games 🇱🇰🏏 pic.twitter.com/EAEGoTmJcF — Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) February 19, 2024 Watch both the teams here: Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Sadira Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjay de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kamindu Mendis, Mahish Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, Akila Dhananjay, Binura Fernando, Mathisha Pathirana Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Umarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Naveen-ul-Haq, Farid Ahmed Malik, Qais Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Ishaq

WPL 2024: GG adds Sayali Sathagare and RCB add Shraddha Pokarkar to their respective teams as replacement

Women’s Premier League 2024 starts from 23 February. WPL 2024 (Pic Source-Twitter) Women’s Premier League 2024 starts from 23 February. Many people are eagerly waiting for this great tournament. Along with this, Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have included Sayali Sathagare and Shraddha Pokarkar in the team as replacements. Let us tell you, young player Kashvi Gautam was the most expensive uncapped Indian player of Tata Women’s Premier League. However, due to injury she is out of the upcoming tournament. Gujarat Giants had included Kashvi Gautam in their team for Rs 2 crore, however, now as his replacement, Gujarat franchise has included Mumbai’s Sayali Sathagare in their team for the reserve price of Rs 10 lakh. Indian all-rounder Kanika Ahuja will also not be seen playing in the Women’s Premier League 2024 due to injury. Royal Challengers Bangalore has included Shraddha Pokarkar in the team in his place. Shraddha Pokarkar has been signed by RCB for the reserve price of Rs 10 lakh. Both these players will be all set to leave their mark in the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League. Let us tell you, the last season of Royal Challengers Bangalore was not so good and the team was at the bottom position in the points table of the 2023 season. However, the team would definitely like to win the upcoming edition in its name. Gujarat Giants would also like to win the trophy in the upcoming season. The Women’s Premier League 2023 trophy was won by Mumbai Indians. Here is the final squad of Gujarat Giants: Ashley Gardner, Beth Mooney (captain), Dylan Hemlata, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakeel, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Pujitha, Priya Mishra, Lee Tahuhu, Katherine Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy. , Tarannum Pathan, Sayali Sathagare Here is the final squad of Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Alyssa Perry, Heather Knight, Asha Shobhana, Disha Cassatt, Indrani Roy, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satish, S Meghna, Simran Bahadur. , Sophie Molyneux, Shraddha Pokarkar 5 players who have scored the most runs in PSL IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Rohit Sharma will throw these 5 players out of playing 11 3 biggest wins recorded by India in terms of runs in Test cricket These 5 bowlers have sent Virat Kohli to the pavilion for a golden duck in IPL. List of bowlers who took the fastest 500 wickets in Test cricket- 4 Indian players who scored the fastest half-centuries in test debut 5 teams that have won the Under 19 World Cup the most number of times 3 Australian players who have won POTM awards the most number of times in T20I 5 players who made the biggest scores in ODI cricket for Sri Lanka Five best innings played by Indian captains in Under-19 World Cup