DTVHINDI“It is not necessary that he be a specialist opener” – Australian captain’s surprising statement regarding David Warner
David Warner will say goodbye to Test cricket after the Sydney Test match. Marcus Harris and David Warner (Image Credit- Twitter) Ever since David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket, there have been continuous discussions about who will replace David Warner, especially in Test cricket. Actually, Marcus Harris was called for the Ashes tour while Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw are the two other options. Interestingly, before the three-match series against Pakistan, head coach Andrew McDonald hinted that Cameron Green could be sent to open, but Australia captain Pat Cummins has a different opinion on the same issue. pat cummins Has said that it is not necessary that he be a specialist opener. Pat Cummins gave a surprising answer regarding David Warner Pat Cummins said about the upcoming Test series, “I have had some informal talks with Ronnie (coach Andrew McDonald) and we have always said let’s work on this. We have a little time till the next match, so I am sure the selectors will sit after this and decide on it (the opener). The good thing is that we have no shortage of options. There are probably three or four guys who can play up there and we think they’ll do a great job, but honestly, we haven’t talked about it in too much depth yet.” Cummins further said, “Uzi (Usman Khawaja) was not a specialist till then, there was only one place available in the team and he forced his way into the team. So ideally here you should have someone who has experience of opening, but I don’t think this is something that cannot be changed. It is very difficult to replace Warner.” Also read: Athiya Shetty stole KL Rahul’s heart again
‘You were not dropped on the basis of form’ Marcus Harris on replacing David Warner in the Australian Test team
Warner has publicly selected Harris as his replacement in the Kangaroo Test team. David Warner and Marcus Harris (Pic Source-Twitter) Australian cricket team’s veteran left-handed batsman David Warner is going to say goodbye to Test cricket very soon. It is noteworthy that Warner is all set to bid farewell to Red Cricket after the Sydney Test match against Pakistan starting on Wednesday, January 3. So, after the departure of David Warner, the names of many contenders are coming forward for this post in the Australian team. However, the biggest name among these names is that of Marcus Harris. Warner himself has publicly said that Marcus has the potential to become his successor. On the other hand, now after his Test debut against India in 2018, a big statement of 31-year-old Harris has come out. Let us tell you that Harris has played 14 test matches for Australia so far, which also includes the Ashes series of 2022. Marcus Harris gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding his claim in the Australian team, Marcus Harris said in an interview to Sydney Herald – This gives me confidence that they (Australia) have seen me as the next opening batsman. Right now, I’m thinking I haven’t done anything wrong for this not to happen. My performance has been good for a long time. I think I accomplished what I wanted to do. Harris further said- Your confidence does not diminish because you have not been dropped on the basis of form. You may have heard that he was done in 2019, and he (Marcus Harris) probably won’t play again. But the last two years have been great years of his cricket career. Also read- IPL 2024: ‘Salesman’s skills are good’ Justin Langer made a big revelation in his conversation with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction
Former Australian cricketer made fun of Abdullah Shafiq for dropping his catch!
Taking advantage of the donation of life, Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant inning of 96 runs. AUS VS PAK (Pic Source-Twitter) Mitchell Marsh batted brilliantly on the third day of the Melbourne Test being played between Australia and Pakistan. However, the Pak team dropped one of his catches when he was batting after scoring 20 runs. After this, Marsh took full advantage of his life and played a half-century. In fact, on the third day of the Boxing Day Test being played against Australia, Pakistani player Abdullah Shafiq once again dropped a catch, which this time gave life to Mitchell Marsh. The host team was in trouble at one point, losing 4 wickets for 46 runs and Marsh’s wicket could have taken Pakistan on the path to victory. After Abdullah dropped the catch, captain Shan Masood as well as bowler Aamer Jamal looked disappointed and covered their faces with their hands in frustration. Mark Waugh said this Now talking about Shafiq’s poor catching technique, Australian all-rounder Mark Waugh said, the cricketer opened his hands more than necessary. It felt as if ‘the jaws of a crocodile were trying to catch the ball.’ Waugh said, I think you have to remove Shafiq from there. He was not seen taking a single catch in the entire series. It’s exactly like trying to catch a ball with the jaws of a crocodile. Watch the video here- “It’s like a crocodile jaw trying to catch a ball.” Abdullah Shafique hands Mitch Marsh a life on 20 #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/NMlTKHn3t5 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2023 The Australian team did not have a good start in the second innings of the match and Pakistan maintained a strong hold, but Mitchell Marsh’s inning of 96 runs changed the game. A 153-run partnership between Steve Smith and Marsh brought Australia back into the contest. At present the third day’s play has ended and Australia’s total lead is 241 runs. Earlier, in reply to Australia’s 318 runs, Pakistan’s first innings was reduced to 264 runs. Abdullah Shafiq played the highest innings of 62 runs. Whereas captain Shan Masood scored 54 runs. read this also- If England reaches India 3 days before then it will be a big mistake, why did the former English cricketer say this?
When Pakistan gave gifts to the Australian team on Christmas, the former spinner said, ‘Would Sourav Ganguly have brought Christmas gifts for Steve Waugh?’
Australia has made a strong hold on Pakistan in the second test. AUS vs PAK (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, during the three-match Test series on Australia tour, Pakistan cricket team was seen giving gifts to Australian cricketers on the occasion of Christmas. Before the start of the second Test match in Melbourne, the Pakistani team gave gifts to the Australian players during an indoor practice session and also presented candies, gifts etc. to the players’ families and children. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared some photos and videos regarding this on its official X account. On the other hand, while talking about this gesture of Pakistan towards the Australian team, former Australian spinner Kerry O’Keeffe has given a big statement. Carey has asked whether Sourav Ganguly would have brought a Christmas gift for Steve Waugh. Kerry O’Keeffe gave a big statement Let us tell you that 74-year-old Carey O’Keefe, who played cricket for Australia between 1971 and 1977, said through a video uploaded by Fox Cricket – Is this Test series being played just for excitement? You won’t be able to beat Australia on morale alone. Pakistan gave gifts yesterday on Christmas. Would Sourav Ganguly have brought a Christmas gift for Steve Waugh, no. Carrie O’Keefe further said- You have to show a great game to win against Australia. You must have some aggression. It is very pleasant for Pakistan since the beginning of Boxing Day Test. Australia vs Pakistan second test, condition of second day On the other hand, if we tell you about the ongoing second test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne, today Australia started playing ahead of 187 runs and scored a total of 318 runs in the first innings. At the time of stumps on the second day, Pakistan has scored 194 runs for the loss of 6 wickets after 55 overs, and is still behind Australia by 124 runs on the basis of first innings. For Pakistan, currently Mohammad Rizwan is at the crease scoring 29* and Aamer Jamal 2*. read this also- SA vs IND: Sachin Tendulkar’s big reaction on KL Rahul’s century came to the fore 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL 4 famous cricketers whose jerseys were retired
