This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today.
1. Team management’s tough decision after losing the test series against NZ, Virat-Rohit will practice even on Diwali day
The third Test between IND vs NZ is to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from November 1. Before this match, India will have training sessions for two days, in which it is necessary for every player to attend. No player is allowed to leave this training session. In such a situation, even senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will not get rest on the day of Diwali.
2. After losing the series, Gautam Gambhir’s old video went viral, he had spoken ill of Ravi Shastri, now the former coach supported him.
Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has faced a lot of criticism after losing the Test series against New Zealand at home after 69 years. While commenting, Ravi Shastri has now come out in support of Gautam Gambhir. After Shastri’s statement regarding Gambhir, an old video of Gautam Gambhir went viral on social media in which Gambhir is seen criticizing Ravi Shastri.
3. “India cannot become a bad team overnight” – Kiwi captain Latham said in support of Rohit Sharma
New Zealand captain Tom Latham has come out in support of Rohit Sharma after the historic Test series win on Saturday, 26 October. In the post-match press conference, Latham said that India did not become a bad team overnight. New Zealand has taken an unassailable lead in the 3-match Test series by defeating India by 113 runs in Pune. With the defeat, India are now in danger of making it to the final of the World Test Championship.
4. IND vs NZ: Rohit, Kohli leave for Mumbai to be with family after Pune Test defeat: Reports
The news is coming that with the Pune Test match ending within three days, captain Rohit Sharma and former captains Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have already left for Mumbai to spend time with their families. The remaining Indian players and support staff members will soon reach India’s financial capital Mumbai. The players have also been given a two-day break before regrouping for the Wankhede match.
5. India’s WTC qualification scenario looks a bit difficult now: Aakash Chopra
Former Indian cricketer and well-known cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has recently given a big statement regarding India’s chances of reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). Chopra says that it looks a little difficult now. It is noteworthy that after the defeat by 113 runs in the Pune Test match against New Zealand, India’s path to the WTC has become a bit difficult. India has to win only 4 of its upcoming six Test matches, while one match may be drawn. But it is worth noting here that 5 of these matches are against Australia in Australia.
6. Shubman Gill clearly doesn’t have experience playing spinners: Sanjay Manjrekar
After India’s defeat in the Pune Test match, Sanjay Manjrekar was quoted by ESPN Cricinfo as saying – When Yashasvi and Shubman were going into bat together, I thought there would be a surprise. Shubman Gill clearly does not have experience with spinners. A batsman who can work with his footwork effortlessly is clearly under pressure when he plays spinners on turning pitches.
7. PCB Central Contract: The board announced the central contract for 2024-25, Babar Azam got a place in this category.
Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Men’s Central Contract for the 2024-25 season. The board has given central contracts to 25 players and these will be effective from July 1, 2024.
A- Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan
B- Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Shaheen Shah Afridi
C- Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Aga, Saud Shakeel and Shadab Khan.
D- Aamir Jamal, Hasibullah, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Usman Khan.
8. South cinema superstar Allu Arjan wished David Warner on his birthday in a special way.
Former Australian player David Warner is celebrating his 37th birthday on 27 October 2024. Allu Arjan has made Warner’s day by wishing him on the special occasion of his birthday. The superstar of South Cinema has posted a special story on Instagram. Allu Arjan wrote on Insta Story, “Many happy returns of the day to my brother”
9. Unseen video of Rohit Sharma surfaced, the hitman was completely broken after losing the Pune test.
A video is going viral on social media, in which captain Rohit Sharma is looking very dejected and sad after losing the Pune test match. In the video going viral, he is seen walking towards the dressing room with his head bowed. However, the fans present there did not like seeing Rohit in this condition and were seen cheering him from the stands.
10. After showing the stars to Team India during the day, the Prime Minister of New Zealand also shared Insta story
The New Zealand team has created history by defeating Team India in the Test series, after which the celebration of the Kiwi team was worth seeing. During this time, every player was jumping with full enthusiasm, on the other hand, now the Prime Minister of New Zealand is also very happy with this victory and has shared a special Insta story for the team. Along with the picture of the team, PM wrote – Congratulations on the famous and historic series victory.