DTVHINDIKevin Pietersen welcomed Piyush Chawla in a very grand manner on his international Test debut, the great spinner made a big revelation
A three-match Test series was played between India and England in 2006. Piyush Chawla made his debut in the second match of this Test series. Piyush Chawla and Kevin Pietersen (Pic Source-X) Indian team’s veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla made his international debut at the age of 17. Piyush Chawla’s performance has always been very good in international cricket. He recently made a big revelation about bowling against Kevin Pietersen in his Test debut match played in 2006 and also told how the former English batsman gave him a welcome message. In 2006, a three-match Test series was played between India and England. Piyush Chawla made his debut in the second match of this Test series. After Sachin Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla was the second youngest player from India to make his Test debut. His performance in domestic cricket has always been very good and this is the reason why this player entered international cricket at the age of 17. He bowled a maiden over in his international Test debut. However, after this he had to face Kevin Pietersen. Kevin Pietersen hit a four and a six in Piyush Chawla’s second over. Not only this, in England’s first innings, Kevin Pietersen did not spare Piyush Chawla at all and the leg spinner gave 45 runs in 9 overs without taking any wicket. Senior players supported me: Piyush Chawla Piyush Chawla said on the 2 Sloggers podcast, ‘In my first Test match, Kevin Pietersen scored runs against me in every corner of the field. And he told me that whether it is Shane Warne or any 17-year-old kid, I bat like this. This experience was like welcome to international cricket. I used to take almost 5 wicket haul in every second match of domestic cricket. I used to think that things are very easy but when I played my first Test, I understood that international cricket is very difficult.’ Even though Piyush Chawla failed to bowl well in the first innings, he made a good comeback in the second innings and took the important wicket of Andrew Flintoff. He took one wicket for 8 runs in the second innings. Piyush Chawla further said, ‘All the players of the Indian team supported me a lot. Sachin paaji came, Veeru bhai also talked to me in his own way and then Yuvi paaji and Mahi bhai also supported me. I cannot say at all that they were my friends because all of them were very senior to me.’ Breaking: Jay Shah will now leave BCCI and become the chairman of ICC…! List of top-5 batsmen who scored the most centuries in WTC- A film will be made on Yuvraj Singh, know who will play the character..? The most unlucky player of Team India, one over ruined his career List of batsmen who hit the most sixes for India in WTC- This captain has won the most matches for his country in Test cricket Pat Cummins is very desperate to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 In the history of IPL auction, no bid was ever…
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa made a big statement recalling his ‘depression and suicide’ mental health struggle
Uthappa was part of the T20 World Cup 2007 winning Indian team Robin Uthappa. (Photo via Getty Images) Former Indian cricket team wicketkeeper batsman Robin Uthappa has recently made a big statement about mental health. He has also told how it troubled him in the year 2011. It is worth noting that recently former cricketers David Johnson and Graham Thorpe died after suffering from mental depression for years. But now the 38-year-old former cricketer has spoken openly on the importance of mental health. Giving an example, Uthappa said that a person should always focus on that day and the present time, and should not think too far ahead. Robin Uthappa made a big statement about mental health Let us tell you that recently Uthappa has talked about mental health on his YouTube channel. Uthappa said – We are going to talk about depression and suicide. We recently heard about Graham Thorpe and David Johnson. VB Chandra Shekhar sir who was the rock of CSK. I have been there too, and it was not a memorable journey. It (mental depression) is debilitating, you feel like you are a burden to the people you love. It is challenging and you feel like you are less valuable. Uthappa further said- In 2011, I was very ashamed of my existence as a human being. It is absolutely okay that you do not know what to do next. Sometimes just being there for that one day takes you forward. Often you do not need the light at the end of the tunnel. You only need the light on the next step. We have heard of many people who ended their lives due to depression. I have personally felt this. When I was going through clinical depression, I often felt like I was a burden. I was looking for answers. A look at Robin Uthappa’s cricket career On the other hand, if we tell you about Uthappa’s cricket career, he has played 46 ODIs and 13 T20 matches for the Indian team, in which he has scored 934 and 249 runs respectively. Apart from this, he has scored 4952 runs in 205 IPL matches.
We need to improve the atmosphere of our dressing room…: Shan Masood made a big statement before the start of the Test series against Bangladesh
The two-match Test series against Bangladesh is starting from August 21. Shan Masood (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Shan Masood’s captaincy career in international Test cricket did not start so well. As a captain, Pakistan lost 0-3 in the three-match Test series against Australia this year. However, now Shan Masood will look to captain well in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Shan Masood is focusing on winning the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Earlier, the best fast bowler Naseem Shah had agreed that the Pakistan team has been struggling with poor form for some time and he also expressed his opinion on the fact that players should support each other in difficult times. Now Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood has expressed his opinion on this. Let us tell you, the two-match Test series against Bangladesh is starting from August 21. Both these matches will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. In the press conference before the first Test match, Shan Masood said, ‘Our full focus and my personal belief is that we should perform well together. As a captain, my job is to remove the pressure on the players and Jason also believes the same. Everything starts from the dressing room. We should maintain a good atmosphere in the dressing room so that the players do not face any problems. Our goal is that the players do not feel any kind of pressure and they can enjoy their game in a great way. Pakistan team is fully prepared for the upcoming test series The Pakistan team is fully prepared for the upcoming Test series. In the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle, the Pakistan team is at the sixth position in the points table. Talking about Bangladesh, it is at the eighth position in the points table. The performance of the Pakistan team has not been so good in international cricket for some time and it is very important for them to win the upcoming Test series. This will also boost their confidence a lot. There are many players in the team who would like to perform well against Bangladesh. A film will be made on Yuvraj Singh, know who will play the character..? The most unlucky player of Team India, one over ruined his career List of batsmen who hit the most sixes for India in WTC- This captain has won the most matches for his country in Test cricket Pat Cummins is very desperate to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 In the history of IPL auction, no bid was ever made on Virat Kohli, know the reason Virat Kohli made his debut 16 years ago, today he is a star in every format When Hardik was being abused in IPL, the atmosphere in the dressing room was like this Players who won the Player of the Match in the final of Champions Trophy- Sachin was about to punch Rahul Dravid in the dressing room…! Know the whole story
Morne Morkel’s brother Albie Morkel made a big statement on becoming the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team, know what he said here?
Morkel will take over this responsibility from Bangladesh tour Albie Morkel and Morne Morkel (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel was appointed the new bowling coach of the Indian cricket team last week. He will be seen handling this responsibility in Team India from the Bangladesh tour along with new head coach Gautam Gambhir. On the other hand, a big statement has come from Morne Morkel’s elder brother Albie Morkel on his appointment in the Indian cricket team. The former legendary South African all-rounder says that it is a matter of good fortune to get such a role in the Indian cricket setup, and there is no scope for mistake here. Let us tell you that in the Indian cricket team, Morne Morkel is going to replace former bowling coach Bharat Arun and Paras Mhambrey, who is a well-known name in coaching in the cricket world along with domestic cricket. On the other hand, Morkel has worked with the Pakistan cricket team internationally before joining the Indian team. Apart from this, he has also worked with Gambhir for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Albie Morkel made a big statement about Morne Morkel Let us tell you that in a recent interview to Mid-day, Albie Morkel said- Needless to say, being in the coaching staff of the Indian team is probably the biggest responsibility or coaching job. The passion for the game and the success the team has achieved in the past makes it a job in which there is no scope for error. Morkel further said- He (Morne Morkel) will be surrounded by some very good players who have achieved a lot. So I think for him, it is a matter of earning their trust. Trust can help him reach his full potential. On the other hand, if we give you information about Morne Morkel’s international cricket career, he has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20 matches for South Africa, in which he has taken 309 Test, 188 ODI and 47 T20 wickets.
BCB President Nazmul Hasan called a meeting of the Board of Directors on August 21, read the big news
After the political change in Bangladesh, changes have also been seen in the cricket board. Bangladesh Cricket Board President- Nazmul Hassan. (Photo Source: Twitter) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan on Wednesday called an urgent meeting of the board of directors at the Ministry of Youth and Sports on August 21. So after the news of this meeting of Hassan came out, it has fueled speculations of a possible leadership change within Bangladesh’s cricket governing body. It is worth noting that recently political changes have been seen in Bangladesh. The reason was the protests by students regarding the job quota system in the country. At the same time, due to the protests becoming increasingly violent, Awami League leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was in power for 15 years, left the country. On the other hand, after the political change in the country, major changes are expected in the Bangladesh Cricket Board as well. For your information, let us tell you that after the change in the Bangladesh government, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Jalal Yunus has recently resigned. Iftikhar Ahmed Mithu’s statement came out On the other hand, regarding this emergency meeting of the Board of Directors called by the BCB chief, Bangladesh Cricket Board Director and Umpires Committee Chairman Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu was quoted by the Daily Star as saying- The meeting will be held at 11 am, the directors will participate in the meeting both physically and digitally. This meeting has been called by the president himself. Bangladesh will play Test series against Pakistan from August 21 It is worth noting that the Bangladesh cricket team is currently on a tour of Pakistan for a two-match Test series. The first match of the Test series between the two teams will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from Sunday, August 21. Bangladesh cricket team for Pakistan tour: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumar Das, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud. Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed.
“I play 2 matches at the same time…” Why does Naseem Shah make his father switch off the TV before a big match, you won’t believe it
Naseem Shah spoke about how the sport had an adverse effect on his father Abbas’s health. Naseem Shah (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan’s top fast bowler Naseem Shah has said that whenever he is about to play a big match, he makes sure his brothers understand that their father should not watch the match. Naseem Shah has gained immense popularity and a lot of praise during his five-year international career. Naseem is the youngest fast bowler to take a Test five-wicket haul and a hat-trick against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the age of just 16. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued his fledgling career and he also missed the 2023 ODI World Cup. Naseem Shah does not allow his father to play matches Naseem, in a recent interview, opened up about the family aspect of his career and how the sport has taken a toll on his father Abbas’s health. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Naseem said, “My father is going through some health issues. There was a time when he didn’t know anything about cricket, but now he watches every ball and gets sad when we lose. So, before every big match, I call my brothers to make sure that our father doesn’t watch the match. I fear this might lead to some major health issues. It’s like I am playing two matches simultaneously.” Naseem further said, “There is a lot going on behind the scenes in the lives of cricketers that people are not aware of. Sometimes you just look for small moments of happiness.” How is the reaction of the family when they lose the match to India? Naseem said, “People come up to me in restaurants and ask why we lost. Even my relatives have asked me about this. I understand that their emotions are fueled by social media and as a player, all I can do is listen to them.” Naseem will take the field in the first match of the two-Test series against Bangladesh on August 21 in Rawalpindi.
BBL 2024-25: Rashid Khan will not play the upcoming season of Big Bash League, know the big reason here?
Rashid did not play the last BBL season due to injury Rashid Khan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Afghanistan cricket team captain and veteran spin bowler Rashid Khan will not be seen playing in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League. It is worth noting that before this he did not play the last season of BBL due to injury. So now the news is coming that he has not registered himself for the player draft for the upcoming season of the tournament. Also, if reports are to be believed, Rashid has already told this to his franchise Adelaide Strikers, which wanted to retain him before the player draft. Because of this Rashid Khan will not play BBL It is worth noting that before the start of the 2023 Big Bash League season, Rashid Khan had decided not to play in the BBL, boycotting it, as Cricket Australia had refused to play bilateral series due to the Taliban’s treatment of women in the sport in Afghanistan. However, after this Rashid Khan changed his mind and expressed his desire to play in the tournament, but later he could not play due to injury. So Australian fans were waiting for Rashid’s return in the upcoming BBL season, but now he has not registered himself for this tournament. On the other hand, after this decision of Rashid, it is believed that he is opposing Cricket Australia. However, according to news agency AAP, the officials have no problem with his views and he will be welcomed in the country whenever he wants to play. They also believe that Rashid will not play in the BBL due to his busy schedule, not because he wants to boycott it. Also, if we give you information about Rashid’s performance in BBL, he is the most successful bowler as a foreign spinner. Rashid has taken a total of 98 wickets in 69 matches played for Adelaide Strikers in the tournament.
Big news has come out about Mohammed Shami’s return, he will be able to become a part of Team India only by playing Ranji Trophy
Team India’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been away from cricket for the last several months due to injury. Meanwhile, a big report has come out regarding his return. It is expected that Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami will return to competitive cricket with the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. It is believed that he will represent Bengal in one of his first two matches against Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Since there is only a two-day gap between the matches, it does not seem possible for him to play in both the matches. It has also been reported that if his recovery is good as per the BCCI standards, Shami may well make a comeback to international cricket for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The Kiwi team will tour India for a three-match Test series starting in mid-October. Given Shami’s recovery speed, he is expected to play in at least one of the three Test matches against the Kiwi team before Rohit Sharma and Co. begin their tour for the Border-Gavaskar series. Let us tell you that in November, India has to play a five-match Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series. The aggressive fast bowler had a stellar performance with the ball in the 50-over World Cup last year. After that, he was all set to be a part of the T20 World Cup 2024 team. In the ODI World Cup, he emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets in just seven innings. However, Shami had to stay away from the game due to injury.
There has been a big change in the venue of the second test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, now it will be hosted here instead of Karachi
Renovation is currently going on at the Karachi Stadium and due to this, the second Test match between these two teams will now be hosted in Rawalpindi itself. Rawalpindi cricket stadium. (Photo Source: YouTube) A two-match Test series is to be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the first match of which is starting from 21 August in Rawalpindi. The Bangladesh team has also reached Pakistan for this two-match Test series. The second Test match between these two teams was to be played in Karachi from 30 August but now its venue has been changed. Let us tell you, renovation is going on at the Karachi Stadium at this time and due to this, the second Test match between these two teams will now be hosted in Rawalpindi itself. The Pakistan Cricket Board had already informed about this that construction is going on at the Karachi Stadium at this time as it is one of the three venues of the Champions Trophy 2025. Not only this, the Pakistan Cricket Board had canceled the ticket booking for the fans and also said that people would get their refund. The Pakistan Cricket Board said in its statement, ‘There will be a lot of dust in the construction work and this can also affect the health of players, officials, broadcasters and media. This is why we are changing the venue of the second test.’ We are constantly talking to Architects: PCB The Champions Trophy 2025 is starting from February 19 and Karachi Stadium is one of the venues for this important tournament. Before the start of this tournament, the England team will also play a three-match Test series in Pakistan in the month of October. Regarding this, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said that they are in constant talks with architects. PCB further said, ‘We cannot say much at this time. We are in constant talks with the people who are working and the architects. Our plan is to get the stadium completely repaired as soon as possible and we will also give an update to the England and Wales Cricket Board before the Test series.’ In the history of IPL auction, no bid was ever made on Virat Kohli, know the reason Virat Kohli made his debut 16 years ago, today he is a star in every format When Hardik was being abused in IPL, the atmosphere in the dressing room was like this Players who won the Player of the Match in the final of Champions Trophy- Sachin was about to punch Rahul Dravid in the dressing room…! Know the whole story Highest wicket taker for India in Test series against Bangladesh- There will be no Impact Player rule in IPL 2025..! Jay Shah gave a big statement Yuvraj Singh had a heart attack because of Sourav Ganguly…! This is the real status of Pakistan..! Match tickets are being sold for peanuts This player has won the most “Player of the Series” awards
Pat Cummins is already excited about playing cricket in LA Olympics 2028, gave a big statement
I am hopeful because I will be 35 by then: Cummins Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Cricket is going to return to the Olympics once again after about 128 years. It is worth noting that recently the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has included cricket in the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in the year 2028. On the other hand, now a big statement has come from Australia cricket team captain and veteran fast bowler Pat Cummins about playing cricket in the Los Angeles Olympics. Cummins says that by that time he will be 35 years old and he is confident that he will be able to participate in the Olympics. Pat Cummins gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking on Fox Sports recently, Pat Cummins said – Watching the Olympics has excited all of us. You want to be a part of it right in the middle. I would love to be on that side (on LA28). I think I will be 35 or so at that time, so hopefully I will still be there or around that. Cummins further said- Honestly, right now, it feels very far away. Maybe once we get closer and start building into it, everyone will be ready to get a little more excited. On the other hand, for your information, let us tell you that cricket has been included in the Olympics only after two years of continuous discussion with the International Cricket Council (ICC) committee organising the Olympics in Los Angeles. This time it will be played in men’s and women’s categories. All the matches will be played in T20 format in the upcoming Olympics. After this, cricket is likely to become more popular on the world stage. It will be interesting to see which teams will win gold, silver and bronze medals in the upcoming Olympics.
