‘Australia and India are at the top…’: Jason Holder suggests football model to save Test cricket
Jason Holder is part of Dubai Capitals (DC) in ILT20 2024. West Indies captain Jason Holder. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB) Former West Indies captain and senior all-rounder Jason Holder (Jason Holder) believes that the International Cricket Council (ICC) and cricket boards around the world will have to fix a window for Test cricket in a year so that they can keep all their players available for selection. Jason Holder has given this statement after his decision not to participate in the ongoing two-match Test series against Australia to participate in the International League T-20 (ILT20) 2024. He is part of Dubai Capitals (DC), owned by Delhi Capitals owner GMR Group, in ILT20 2024. Talking about his decision not to go on Australia tour, Jason Holder said that after long discussions with Cricket West Indies (CWI) he decided to play in ILT20 2024, but it does not mean that He will not play test cricket anymore. I am not turning my back on Test cricket: Jason Holder Jason Holder was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying: “You don’t want to choose between international cricket and franchise cricket. But I took this decision after long discussions with Cricket West Indies. Unfortunately we had no other option. From discussions with Cricket West Indies, it was very clear that I needed to be available for the T20I series in Australia, especially considering the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Read here: This wonderful behavior of Steve Smith won the hearts of all the cricket fans of West Indies. But this does not mean that I am turning my back on Test cricket. It is still my favorite format and I will definitely be available for Test matches in future as well. But right now I just wanted to make sure that I give myself the best opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup.” ‘Cricket can be played in football model’ On the future of Test cricket, Jason Holder said: “The only way to save Test cricket is that you have a window for Test cricket in a year so that you can keep your best players available. But more importantly, you need to pay your Test players the right salaries. In this matter, Australia and India are at the top, while all the other teams are at the bottom. Read here: Even at the age of 54, Brian Lara is hitting 90+ MPH speed very well So, when you are faced with a dilemma where you can play a Test series for X amount and a franchise for three times the amount, your players will opt for earning more money. If we create a model where you are given a fair salary for Test matches, and not below that fixed salary, then the players will happily say, ‘Okay, look, it is beneficial for me to play Test cricket. ‘ I think, perhaps, cricket can be played in the football model, where you have an international and a franchise window. Maybe it could be a model, but who knows?” Top…
‘We need more Test cricket…’- Kraigg Brathwaite broke his silence after the defeat to Australia, appealed to ICC
In the first test match against Australia, West Indies had to face defeat by 10 wickets. Kraigg Brathwaite: Photo Source: Craig Brathwaite: After defeating Pakistan 3-0 in the Test series, Australia cricket team is currently playing a two-match Test series against West Indies. Australia has maintained the momentum by winning by 10 wickets in the first match of the series. West Indies were all out for 188 runs in the first innings. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins took 4-4 wickets. Australia also could not show anything special in the first innings, and were all out for 283 runs. Travis Head played the highest innings (119 runs). West Indies were all out for 120 in the second innings due to Josh Hazlewood’s 5-wicket haul, and Australia were then set a target of 26 runs to win. Which the Kangaroos achieved easily. After the defeat in the first Test match against Australia, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has given a big statement. We need more Test cricket- Kraigg Brathwaite After the loss to Australia, Kraigg Brathwaite says that financial support will help West Indies a lot. But the team needs to play more matches. Also, Brathwaite says that after this series the team may get months of leave. And this will have a negative impact on the players. Speaking at the post match presentation, Craig Brathwaite said, ‘The funding will be very good. But we need to play a lot more matches. Last year we played 6 matches. Even if we play 6 matches in a year, if these 6 matches are back-to-back then I have no problem. Because you go to learn. ‘It’s tough for a guy to play. Suppose he fails or succeeds. Whatever it is, your next Test match is six months away so it is very difficult to learn as a batsman. Also read- AUS vs WI 2024: Usman Khawaja badly injured by Shamar Joseph’s dangerous bouncer; Jaw was saved from breaking, but blood came out of the mouth. Kraigg Brathwaite also expressed happiness that he has to play 9 test matches this year. He further said, ‘To experience what world-class bowlers and batsmen do. For this we need more Test cricket.
Young players are giving more importance to franchise league cricket, Brian Lara expressed displeasure
In recent times, it has also been seen that many West Indies players are giving importance to franchise league cricket instead of playing for the national team. Brian Lara. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has agreed that the atmosphere of cricket has made it difficult to understand the importance of playing for the national team. However he also said that players cannot be blamed for choosing money over their desire to play for the country. Let us tell you, there are many players around the world who have rejected their team’s national contract to play franchise league cricket. Talking about West Indies team, there was a time when it was very difficult to defeat them. No matter what the format, no team was able to register a win against the West Indies. In recent times, it has also been seen that many West Indies players are giving importance to franchise league cricket instead of playing for the national team. Now the West Indies team has to play a Test series against Australia at their home. Brian Lara has joined the West Indies team as a mentor in the Test series against Australia. Brian Lara on SEN Sportsday said, ‘We have to accept this. Franchise cricket is being played all over the world and the West Indies Board is facing a lot of problems because the players do not want to play for the national team and are giving more importance to franchise league cricket. I think the first thing we have to do is retain the young players. It is wrong to tell 18 or 19 year old boys that I am going to play in the IPL and I don’t care about West Indies cricket. I think we have not brought West Indies cricket to us as Caribbean people and why should you play for the West Indies?’ I want more and more talented players to get a chance to play for the national team: Brian Lara The former West Indies captain further said, ‘I want to see more and more talented players playing for the national team. We also have very talented players. Our players can perform well even at the big level. We all know how strong the Australian team is and they will not give us a chance. They have won three Test matches this summer and will now look to the upcoming Test series. Top 4 players who have scored most consecutive half centuries in T20 cricket 5 players who have taken the most catches in T20i cricket 4 players who have bowled the most dot balls in cricket (all-format and active players) 5 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in their career in first class cricket Top 5 batsmen who scored double century in first class cricket IND vs AFG: Captain Rohit Sharma will give chance to these 11 players, see playing XI Not only Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have also traded these players 5 batsmen who have scored more than 3 thousand runs in…
AUS vs WI 2024: Cricket West Indies announces squad for ODI and T20I series; Showed the way out to this strong batsman
The West Indies team will tour Australia for a multi-format series this month. West Indies Team. (Image Source: Getty Images) West Indies’ tour of Australia 2024, AUS vs WI: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced both the squads for the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series against Australia. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has not selected some key players for the ODI series due to commitments in T20 leagues around the world, but West Indies’ T20I squad looks very strong as all the star players are back to take on Australia. Have been. Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies squad for both the ODI and T20I series against Australia next month. Jason Holder will play in T20I series At the same time, former captain and star all-rounder Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers will miss the ODI series against Australia due to their contracts in the T20 leagues, but they have been included in the squad for the T20I series. While batsmen Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford have also been allowed to play franchise cricket before returning to the team for the T20I series. Read here: AUS vs WI 2024: Steve Smith returns as captain; Australia announces team for Test and ODI series against West Indies Let us tell you, three ODI matches between Australia and West Indies will be played in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra on 2, 4 and 6 February, followed by three T20I matches in Hobart, Adelaide and Perth on 9, 11 and 13 February. Before this, both the teams will also play two test matches. Here is the West Indies squad for the limited overs series against Australia: West Indies ODI team Shai Hope (captain), Alzarri Joseph, Alek Athanazé, Teddy Bishop, Casey Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Moti, Kjorn Ottley, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr. West Indies T20I team Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas. Top 5 batsmen who scored double century in first class cricket IND vs AFG: Captain Rohit Sharma will give chance to these 11 players, see playing XI Not only Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have also traded these players 5 batsmen who have scored more than 3 thousand runs in T20 International matches Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in IPL history IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans’ playing XI will be like this under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. 5 players who have scored the most centuries while opening in all formats of cricket Those 5 memorable innings of David Warner in Test cricket which are impossible to forget These 5 star cricketers can earn crores even by modeling IPL 2024: After taking over the captaincy of MI, Hardik Pandya will do whatever he wants, see playing XI