DTVHINDIIndia’s WTC qualification scenario looks a bit difficult now: Aakash Chopra
India now has to win 5 of its upcoming 6 test matches. Aakash Chopra (Image Credit- Twitter X) 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. Aakash Chopra gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the defeat in the Pune Test match, Aakash Chopra said through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel – The important question is what is the WTC qualification scenario, because India was on a mission of dominance. We thought we would win all five (home Tests) and move forward with 100 per cent points. Now the scenario is that you have to win four and draw one out of the remaining six matches, and that is a tough task. Chopra further said- Believe it or not, I think the upcoming BGT (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) is going to be very difficult. We have not lost for 10 years, but this time it will be very difficult to win. So the qualification scenario looks a bit difficult now, especially when you watch South Africa’s home matches. This is a big reason. Let us tell you that India has made it to the WTC finals for the last two consecutive times, but this time it seems a little difficult. So South Africa has won the first test match against Bangladesh, and the second match is left. While its two matches are left against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. If it wins these 5 matches, it will directly make it to the WTC finals.
WTC Updated Points Table: India suffered a huge loss after losing to NZ, the path to the final became difficult
New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs in the Pune test match. IND vs NZ (Photo Source: In the second test against New Zealand, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat by 113 runs. With this defeat, the Indian team also lost the series. This is the second consecutive defeat of the Indian team against New Zealand. With this the problems of the Indian team have increased. With India’s defeat, a big upheaval has also been seen in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. In fact, before the New Zealand series, it seemed that the Indian team would easily make it to the finals of the upcoming World Test Championship. But after two consecutive defeats in the last two Test matches, the Indian team’s hopes of playing the final of WTC 2023-25 may face a setback. The third test of the series between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium. Team India will have to win this test at any cost. India suffered a huge loss in the WTC Points Table after losing the Pune Test match. After the Test series against New Zealand, the Indian team will go to Australia next month. During this period, 5 test matches will be played under Border Gavaskar Trophy. This series is going to be very important for the Indian team in terms of WTC. Meanwhile, let us tell you about the changes that have happened in the WTC points table after the Pune Test match. Even after two consecutive defeats against New Zealand, the Indian team is on top in the WTC points table. The Indian team has played 13 matches so far in the current cycle. During this period, the team has won 8 and lost 4. 1 match has also been a draw. Team India has 98 points. Team India currently has 62.82 percent marks in its account. At the same time, New Zealand has got the advantage of winning the series. The Kiwi team has jumped one place in the points table. Earlier the team was at 5th place in the WTC points table, now it has reached 4th. The Kiwi team has played 10 matches so far and won 5. Ben Stokes’s England are almost out of the WTC final race. They remain at sixth position with a winning percentage of 40.790. They have lost nine of the 19 Tests they have played during the current cycle. Even if they win the Test series against New Zealand, they will not be able to make it to the final. Pakistan, who were ranked eighth, moved up to seventh after their fourth win in 10 Tests. His winning percentage is 33.330.
PAK vs ENG: ‘India did not bench Kohli during his difficult times’ Fakhar Zaman on Babar Azam
Babar has not been selected in the team for the remaining two matches against England. Babar Azam (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the team for the remaining two Test matches against England. But the management has decided to drop some players including experienced batsman Babar Azam from this team. Many cricket fans are considering this decision of PCB as right, while some fans are considering it as wrong. On the other hand, now Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman has given a big statement regarding this matter. To strengthen his point, Zaman has said that India never kept Virat Kohli on the bench in difficult times. Fakhar Zaman supported Virat Kohli Let us tell you that after Babar Azam was ruled out of the remaining two matches of the Test series against England, Fakhar Zaman has shared a post on his official X account. In this post Zaman said- It is worrying to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India did not keep Virat Kohli on the bench during their difficult period between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21 and 26.50 respectively. If we are considering sidelining our key batsman, who is Pakistan’s best player ever, it could send a deeply negative message to the entire team. There is still time to avoid pressing the panic button. Instead of weakening our key players, we should focus on protecting them. It’s concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn’t bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively. If we are considering sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the best Pakistan… — Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) October 13, 2024 Pakistani team for the second and third test matches Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Hasibullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Sam Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Aga and Zahid Mehmood. So to give you information about the ongoing Test series, the host team was defeated by England by a huge margin of an innings and 47 runs. The second match of the series will be played in Multan from October 15. It will be worth watching how the Pakistan team is going to perform in this match?
Touring India is the toughest these days, it is very difficult to beat them on their home ground: Shakib Al Hasan
India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test match. Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Getty Images) IND vs BAN: Bangladesh cricket team is currently on an Indian tour. A two-match Test series is currently being played between the two teams. In the first Test match played in Chennai, the host team India defeated Bangladesh by a huge margin of 280 runs. So now the second Test match will be played between India and Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from 27th September, Thursday. However, before the start of this match, former captain of Bangladesh cricket team and legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has given a big statement. Shakib says that these days the tour of India is the most difficult tour. Also, it is very difficult to defeat Team India at home. Shakib Al Hasan gave a big statement Before the start of the second Test match against India, Shakib Al Hasan was quoted by Cricbuzz as saying- I think Pakistan is a young and inexperienced team compared to India. If you look at the matches they have played and compare it with our team, we have more experience, and in Test cricket, this is a big reason. Shakib further said- If I talk about India, they are the number one team at the moment and are probably unbeatable at home. They are performing well outside as well, but they are unbeatable at home. Any country finds India tough and we are no different. Having said that, we have to play really well to show the fight we think we can put up. I think touring India is the toughest these days. Other teams may lose one or two matches, but we will hardly see India losing a Test at home.
PAK vs BAN: Liton Das is known for scoring centuries in difficult situations, see the statistics yourself
In the ongoing second Test match against Pakistan, Liton has scored a century in adverse conditions. Litton Das (Image Credit- Twitter X) Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: The second match of the ongoing Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh (PAK vs BAN) is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Let us tell you that in this match, Bangladeshi wicketkeeper batsman Litton Das played a brilliant century of 138 runs in difficult conditions and handled the Bangladesh innings. Let us tell you that in this match, Liton came to bat at a time when Bangladesh was in a difficult situation. After losing 5 wickets for just 25 runs in the first innings against Pakistan, Liton Das came to bat for Bangladesh. As soon as he came to the crease, he started to get noticed, and with a partnership of 165 runs with Mehdi Hasan Miraz for the 7th wicket, he handled the Bangladeshi innings. So once he got settled at the crease, he scored the fourth century of his Test career. Also, this is not the first time that Liton has scored runs for the team in adverse conditions. He has done this feat for the Bangladeshi team before as well. Liton Das is known for scoring centuries in difficult situations It is worth noting that before this, Liton Das had played a brilliant century of 114 runs against Pakistan in the year 2021, when Bangladesh had lost 4 wickets for 49 runs against Pakistan. So he played a similar difficult innings against Sri Lanka in the year 2022. At this time he came to bat at number 7 and the team had lost 5 wickets for a total score of 24 runs. But after this, Liton showed his class and played a brilliant innings of 141 runs. So once again, when Bangladesh’s first innings faltered in the ongoing second Test match against Pakistan, Liton showed patience and played a brilliant century of 138 runs in 228 balls with the help of 13 fours and 4 sixes. litton das centuries in tests vs PAK, 2021, scored 114 after coming in at 49/4vs SL, 2022, scored 141 after coming in at 24/5vs PAK, 2024, scored 138 after coming in at 26/5 Class from Litton Das.👌 pic.twitter.com/8fmsKX3wFg — CricTracker (@Cricketracker) September 1, 2024
BCCI is going to make the job of bowlers difficult, the board is reviewing the double bouncer rule
The BCCI is reviewing the impact player as well as the double bouncer rule. IPL (Photo Source: Getty Image) Along with the impact player rule, the double bouncer rule is also under threat. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently reviewing both rules. The BCCI has introduced these rules to make the game interesting, which were specifically introduced for the men’s T20 inter-state competition, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMT). The board also tried both rules in the Indian Premier League (IPL). But now everyone has the same question in their mind, will bowlers be able to bowl two bouncers in an over in IPL 2025? Concrete information about this can be found in the coming few weeks. Let us tell you that in IPL 2024, the bowler was allowed to bowl two bouncers in an over. The double bouncer rule was welcomed as it was an important rule to help the bowlers. However, in international cricket, one bouncer is allowed in an over. BCCI is reviewing the impact player and double bouncer rules According to a Cricbuzz report, the BCCI is reviewing the much-discussed impact player rule as well as the double bouncer rule. The BCCI will decide whether to continue with these two rules or not. A state unit official said, “We understand that the impact player and two bouncer rules are the main points and no decision has been taken.” The BCCI is yet to announce the playing conditions for SMAT. It has been more than three weeks since the BCCI released the rules, guidelines and playing conditions for the other upcoming domestic events of the season. However, the state associations have no idea if these two rules will continue. The main issue is the impact player rule, which has become a topic of discussion within the cricket world. Recently Zaheer Khan supported this rule but many players and coaches have opposite views. Earlier, Rohit and Virat have also expressed their opinion on this rule.
“They will have a lot of ego and it will be very difficult to manage them”- Former head coach Dravid’s statement on Virat and Rohit
Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli are the two biggest batsmen of Team India. Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. (Image Source: BCCI/X) Former head coach of Team India Rahul Dravid has made a big statement about Indian team’s star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Dravid said that the truth is completely opposite to what fans think about captain Rohit Sharma, star batsman Virat Kohli or other big players. Dravid also made it clear that there is no ego or any kind of problem between the big players. While talking to Star Sports, the former Indian batsman said, “I believe that teams are really led by a group of senior players. They are led by the captain. So, I think it was a privilege to work with Rohit. I think he has been a fantastic leader in these two and a half years. People are really attracted to him and the team. I think that makes a lot of difference.” Managing high profile cricketers is not a difficult task- Rahul Dravid During this, Dravid also said that he never found it difficult to manage high-profile cricketers. He said, “There were many other senior players in the team, be it Virat, Jasprit Bumrah or Ravichandran Ashwin in Test cricket. Many Indian cricketers are big names, they are superstars and many people follow them. Sometimes people think that they will have a lot of ego and it will be very difficult to manage them. But actually it is just the opposite. A lot of these superstars are actually very humble about their preparation. They are humble about their work. And that is why they are superstars.” Dravid further said, “Look at 37-year-old Ashwin today. Even at this age, he is ready to adapt. He is ready to learn. This is just an example. Of course, at times you have to manage him, manage his body, manage the workload and there are many such things. But honestly, it was not very difficult. I had a good group of people around me and I am happy that we were able to create a good atmosphere. But a lot of credit for this goes to the captain and the seniors.”
Jasprit Bumrah’s break may last longer, it became difficult for the fast bowler to play in the Bangladesh series as well
After the T20 World Cup, Jasprit Bumrah is away from cricketing action. Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Jasprit Bumrah, the dashing fast bowler who played a key role in making India the T20 World Cup 2024 champion, is currently away from cricketing action. Bumrah played his last international match in the T20 World Cup final. After that, he was given rest for the series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka so that his workload could be managed. However, Bumrah’s break may last even longer. According to some media reports, Bumrah can also be given rest in the upcoming Bangladesh Test series. There is a gap of about three months (81 days) between the T20 World Cup final and the start of the Bangladesh series. But the news is coming that the selectors are considering giving Bumrah rest in this series as well. Jasprit Bumrah can be given rest again According to the Indian Express report, the Indian selectors are expecting a spin-friendly pitch for the home Test series against Bangladesh. In such a situation, right-arm fast bowler Bumrah can be rested. Experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami may return. Shami has been out of the Indian team since the ODI World Cup 2023 due to injury. He underwent a heel operation in February. In such a situation, if Bumrah is given rest, then fast bowler Mohammed Shami will lead the fast bowling attack. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that Bumrah is a great fast bowler and he has to be used carefully. Gambhir had said that anyone would want Bumrah in their team. You want him to play important matches but workload management is important. Let us tell you that due to the kind of bowling action Bumrah has, there is a high possibility of him getting injured. Now it will be interesting to see how much truth there is in these reports. Let us tell you that India has to play two Test matches against Bangladesh, which is going to start from 19 September.
Due to the indefinite curfew in the country, Bangladesh is now finding it very difficult to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan
The Bangladesh team will leave for Pakistan on August 17 for the two-match Test series. Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test (Image Credit- Twitter X) A big news has come out regarding the preparation of the Bangladesh team ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan. At present, the government has imposed an indefinite curfew in the midst of a political crisis. Due to this indefinite curfew, the Bangladesh team is facing a lot of trouble in practicing for the upcoming Test series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unsure about when it can announce the next date of the practice session. Let us tell you, the Bangladesh team will leave for Pakistan on August 17 for a two-match Test series. This Test series is a part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The first Test match between these two teams will be played in Rawalpindi from August 21 to August 25, while the second Test will be hosted in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. An official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a statement to Cricbuzz in which he has said that the administration will hold a meeting on this matter as soon as possible and only after that will make an announcement regarding the practice session. The statement issued reads, ‘We are not sure when we will be able to practice as there is an indefinite curfew. Our administration is looking into the matter and we will be able to understand the situation better only after being informed about the current situation.’ Former Bangladesh Test captain will be seen playing for the ‘A’ team for the four-day match Shahadat Hossain, Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan, Naim Hasan and Hasan Mahmud will be seen playing for Bangladesh ‘A’ team in the first match against Pakistan Shaheens. Former Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque are also part of this team. Bangladesh’s ‘A’ team will leave for Pakistan on 6 August. Two four-day matches will be played between these two teams. After this, three ODI matches will also be played between these two teams. These three ODI matches will be played between 10 August and 27 August. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
IND vs SL: It is difficult for these 3 players to get a chance in the India-Sri Lanka series! They will have to sit on the bench for the entire series
India Tour Of Sri Lanka (IND vs SL): A series of 3 T20 matches will be played between India and Sri Lanka. The first match of this series will be played on 27 July. Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) India Tour Of Sri Lanka (IND vs SL): A series of 3 T20 matches will be played between India and Sri Lanka. The first match of this series will be played on 27th July. The match will start at 7 pm Indian time. The Indian team has been announced for this series. The biggest change in this team is that Suryakumar Yadav will be seen captaining the Indian team in place of Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, young players have also been given a place in the team for this series. There are some players who have got a place in the team, but it is very difficult for them to get a place in the playing eleven. Let us know which will be those 3 players who will not be a part of the playing 11 in the IND vs SL series. Here’s list of 3 players who will not be part of the playing XI in the IND vs SL series 3. Washington Sundar Washington Sundar (photo source: X/Twitter) Washington Sundar performed brilliantly in the match against Zimbabwe. He was also given the Player of the Match award in this series. But it is difficult for him to get a chance in the series against Sri Lanka. Because for this series, Akshar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi have been given a place in the Indian team. Akshar Patel contributes in bowling as well as batting. Ravi Bishnoi has surpassed Washington Sundar in spin bowling. In such a situation, the chances of Washington Sundar getting a chance are very less.
