DTVHINDI“I am completely eager to make a comeback” – Shreyas Iyer said about his comeback in Test cricket
Shreyas Iyer (Pic Source-X) Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer is eager to return to the Indian Test team with confidence after recovering from back surgery. 29-year-old Shreyas Iyer, who made his Test debut almost three years ago, scored a century in red-ball cricket during the Ranji Trophy second round match against Maharashtra on Saturday. His last first-class century was scored against New Zealand in the Kanpur Test in November 2021. After scoring a century in Ranji Trophy, Shreyas Iyer said while talking to journalists, “It feels very special to score a century after a very long time. Obviously, I was feeling a little bit down with my injuries, but now, to score a century after a very long time, overall it is a great feeling.” Shreyas Iyer wants to return to Test cricket Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped from the BCCI’s central contract list earlier this year, last played a home Test series against England in February. Whereas he participated in the ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. Now he wants to return to the Indian Test team as soon as possible. Regarding his return to Test cricket, Iyer said, “I am completely eager to return. But as we say, control the things that can be controlled. My job is to continue to perform well and play as much cricket as possible. It also takes care that the fitness of the body is maintained. He said, “I am desperate to play in the Test. That’s why I’m playing, I mean if that wasn’t the case then I could have found some reason to sit down.” The Indian team is currently playing a three-match Test series against New Zealand. Now after this, India will play a five-match Test series against Australia in November, it will be interesting to see whether Shreyas Iyer gets a chance there or not.
Samit Dravid is always eager to learn and give his best: Karun Nair
Samit had performed brilliantly for Karnataka in the Cooch Behar Trophy. Samit Dravid (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Indian cricketer and coach Rahul Dravid’s son Samit Dravid has recently been selected in India’s Under-19 team. The young cricketer got this opportunity due to his amazing performance at the junior level. Apart from this, the all-rounder player performed brilliantly for Karnataka in the Cooch Behar Trophy 2024. In the tournament, Samit scored 362 runs and also took 16 wickets in bowling. He was also a part of Karnataka’s Maharaja T20 tournament Mysore Warriors team, but due to not being able to perform in the initial matches, he had to be dropped from the playing eleven. So now Mysore Warriors captain Karun Nair has made a big statement about Samit, who was the highest run scorer for the team in the tournament. Nair says that he is always eager to learn and give his best. Karun Nair gave a big statement Let us tell you that in a recent interview with Crictracker, Karun Nair said about Samit Dravid – Samit Dravid is really talented. Our entire team management saw this and that is why he was a part of our team. Even in training camps, he was always eager to learn and give his best, which is exactly what we wanted as a team. It was really nice to see his progress and I hope he does even better in the years to come. Watch this interview of Karun Nair Apart from this, Krishnappa Gowtham, who was a part of the Mysore Warriors team, said about Samit Dravid – He is a naturally talented kid. The way I have seen him communicate and bat, he is really good. He can go a long way and we can see why he has been selected for the U19 India team.
‘I still have a chance’ Adam Zampa seems very eager to play Test cricket
Jampa has played only 2 first class matches since 2019. Adam Zampa (Image Credit- Twitter) Australian spinner Adam Zampa has recently made a big statement about playing Test cricket. Let us tell you that in one of his statements, he has said that if he had been playing Australia’s domestic Sheffield Shield tournament, he would have had a golden opportunity to play Test cricket till now. But for your information, let us tell you that due to his busy white ball cricket schedule, Adam has been able to play only 2 first class matches since 2019. On the other hand, Jampa feels that with the kind of skill he has, he can prove to be lethal in Test cricket. Adam Zampa gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently, on the Final Word podcast, Adam Zampa, as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo, said about playing red ball cricket – I think, realistically, I still have a chance to play Test cricket. The way I am bowling, the bowler I am, if I was playing a lot of Sheffield Shield cricket at the moment, I would think I would be fine, I would be doing really well. The few matches I have played in the last few years are indicative of that. Adam further said- If I am selected for the upcoming subcontinent tours for Australia, people will say well that he has an average of 46 with the ball. But the way I am bowling, I think I can be selected. It will be fine. On the other hand, if we give you information about the first class cricket career of 32-year-old Jampa, he has been able to play only 40 first class matches during his career, in which he has taken a total of 111 wickets at an average of 46.98 and an economy of 3.90. During this, he has taken five wicket hauls five times.
Scott Styris is very eager to see Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in the same dressing room, gave a big statement
In the past, there have been some clashes on the field between Kohli and Gambhir. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (Image Credit- Twitter There have been many clashes between former Indian players Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli during the IPL year after year. Both the players are known for their aggressive attitude on the field. The first clash between the two players was seen during the 2013 IPL, when Gambhir was the captain of KKR. So, during IPL 2023, there was a heated argument between the two players, when Gambhir was the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants team. However, during IPL 2024, everything seemed to be settled between the two players, and both were seen laughing and joking a lot on the field. On the other hand, recently Gautam Gambhir has become the new head coach of Team India after the T20 World Cup 2024. After this, Gambhir and Virat Kohli will have to work in the same dressing room. So now a big statement of former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris has come out regarding this matter. Scott Styris gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently, quoting India Today, Scott Styris said about the fight between the two – Yes, this is a really good question. I think we have to wait and see. I don’t think anyone can sit here and say that it will work so well or it won’t work. Styris further said, “I think both the players will just try to speak a little less and observe how things are working with the team, in terms of managing Virat Kohli.” Gautam will be looking to Virat Kohli to lead all the young players. We don’t know about that relationship right now how it will be, but there are two different players in the team who have two different strengths in the group.
GT vs KKR: 3 player battle of this match which every fan will be eager to see.
The 2022 champion team is currently ranked eighth in the points table. This is a do or die match for them because if they lose this match then they will be out of the tournament. GT recently defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a huge margin and will now aim to maintain that winning streak against Shreyas Iyer’s team. IPL 2024: Match 63: Top 3 Player Battle of GT vs KKR Match 3. Andre Russell vs Rashid Khan KKR all-rounder Andre Russell has been performing better with the ball than with the bat this season. Meanwhile, spin wizard Rashid Khan has not lived up to expectations so far this season. Neither of them have lived up to their team’s expectations, but both can prove to be match winners for their respective teams on their day. To accelerate the scoring rate, Russell will come in the middle order of the innings. Russell will aim to hit sky-high sixes and Rashid will want to beat him in the spin attack. Let us tell you that Rashid has dismissed Russell thrice in IPL giving just 24 runs in 22 balls. 2) Phil Salt vs Umesh Yadav (Phil Salt vs Umesh Yadav Philip Salt is one of the most dangerous openers this season. The right-handed batsman has scored 435 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 182.01. Known for his power-hitting, Salt can take away from his opponents in the powerplay. For GT to stay in the match, they need to eliminate Salt quickly. For GT, Umesh Yadav will work with the new ball and the experienced fast bowler will have to shoulder the responsibility of giving a strong start to the team. The right-arm fast bowler would like to provide early success to GT by dismissing Salt in the powerplay. 1. Sai Sudharsan vs Varun Chakravarthy Sai Sudarshan and Varun Chakravarthy are currently the match winners for their respective teams. The left-handed batsman has so far scored more than 500 runs at an average of 47.91. Chakraborty, on the other hand, has taken 18 wickets in 12 matches and is a strong contender for the Purple Cap. Sudarshan opened the innings in the last match and scored his first IPL century. He has been in tremendous form and KKR will rely on their spin attack to stay in the match. Chakraborty can also work in the powerplay and would like to get the youngster out early.
