IPL 2024: ‘You will take the legacy of the team forward’ Suryakumar Yadav after Rituraj Gaikwad gets the command of CSK
Rituraj Gaikwad will be seen captaining Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. Suryakaumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image Credit- Twitter) IPL 2024 is going to start very soon. Let us tell you that on Friday, March 22, the first match will be played between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (CSK vs RCB). This match between the two teams is going to be held in Chepauk. However, a day before the start of the IPL season, five-time champion Chennai Super Kings has made a major change in the leadership of its team. Let us tell you that before the upcoming season, CSK team management has appointed young opener of the Indian cricket team Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the team in place of Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni), giving him a big responsibility. On the other hand, after Rituraj got this responsibility, the Indian cricket world is seen wishing Gaikwad a lot of good wishes. On the other hand, now the new name in this curry is the name of Suryakumar Yadav, popularly known as Mr. 360 of India, has become famous. Surya says that he is confident that he will carry forward the legacy of the team. Surya sent best wishes to Rituraj on becoming captain Let us tell you that after CSK appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the team, Suryakumar Yadav posted a photo of Gaikwad in his Instagram story and wrote – The fact cannot be denied that you have a big responsibility. But I am sure you will take the legacy of this team forward with your calm nature. Love and best wishes to you. See this social media story of Suryakumar Yadav On the other hand, if we give you information about Rituraj Gaikwad, he captains Maharashtra in domestic cricket. Apart from this, under his captaincy, he has made the Indian cricket team the champion of Asian Games 2023.
New Zealand announced the team for the first T20 match against England, command handed over to Suzie Bates in the absence of Devine
England is currently on New Zealand tour for 5-match T20 and 3-match ODI series. New Zealand Women Cricket Team (Image Credit- Twitter NZW vs ENGW: England women’s cricket team is currently on New Zealand tour. Here, along with the five-match T20 series, she will also be seen playing a three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The first match of the T20 series will be played on Tuesday, March 19 at the University Oval, Dunedin. So now New Zealand has announced its team for this match. But team captain Sophie Devine and veteran leggie Amelia Kerr are not part of this team due to their participation in the ongoing season of the Women’s Premier League. Let us tell you that Kerr Mumbai Indians and Devine are an important part of the RCB team, which is going to play the final match of the Women’s Premier League on March 17. On the other hand, in the absence of Sophie Devine, the command of New Zealand women’s cricket team has been handed over to Suzie Bates. Also, Georgia Plimmer has been selected from the New Zealand A team to fill the void of Amelia Kerr in the team. The head coach of the team, Ben Soyer, is very worried about Suzie Bates becoming the new captain of the team, but he has also said that this will give the young players a chance to showcase their talent. Ben said as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo- It is obviously disappointing not to have Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine at the start of the T20 series. But we know that some such situation can happen, so we have prepared a plan accordingly. The positive thing is that this gives other players a chance to test themselves against a strong team like England. New Zealand women’s cricket team for the first T20 match against England: Suzie Bates (captain), Eden Carson, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Izzy Gage (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lee Tahuhu.
Sri Lankan team gets new T20I captain, now this player will take command
Wanindu Hasaranga was released by RCB before the auction this year. Sri Lanka Cricket Team (Photo Source: Twitter) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may soon appoint Wanindu Hasaranga as its new captain of the Men’s T20I team. He is currently out of the team as the all-rounder got injured while playing in the Lanka Premier League in August. He could not even play in the ODI World Cup and Asia Cup held earlier this year. According to reports, all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to be made the captain of the Sri Lanka T20 team, while it has been confirmed that Dimuth Karunaratne will remain the Test captain. Reports also suggest that the SLC selection committee will meet again on Monday and take a decision ahead of Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2024. Let us tell you that Hasarga has been an important all-rounder for the Sri Lankan team. Topped the list of wicket-takers during the ODI World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe earlier this year. RCB had released Hasaranga Whereas Wanindu Hasaranga was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) before the auction this year. But in the mini auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad bought the Sri Lankan all-rounder for Rs 1.50 crore. Talking about the Sri Lankan team, it became a part of the World Cup organized in India by winning the qualifier tournament. However, Sri Lanka’s performance in the World Cup 2023 was very disappointing. He was eliminated from the group stage. After this there was a lot of turmoil in Sri Lankan cricket. Now Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series from January 6. After this, a three-match T-20 series will also be played. All matches will be played at R Colombo. Will be played at Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. read this also- These days, fast bowler Mohammed Shami is leaving no stone unturned to pass the time.