DTVHINDI“I knew the season would be more than a week…” – Adam Zampa’s statement on withdrawing from IPL 2021
We thought if it is so easy to break the bio bubble, then this season will not go on beyond this week- Adam Zampa Adam Zampa (Photo Source: Getty Images) Australian spinner Adam Zampa made his IPL debut for Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016. However, Zampa did not get much chance, and he played only five matches that season. Adam Zampa then joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021, but he withdrew from the season along with his teammate Kane Richardson. Both Adam Zampa and Richardson cited the bio bubble as the reason for this. Let us tell you, during that time the whole world including India was struggling with the Corona epidemic. Recently Adam Zampa told the reason due to which he decided to withdraw his name from IPL 2021. A fan broke the bio bubble and came to ask for an autograph- Adam Zampa Adam Jampa told that during IPL 2021, a fan broke the bio bubble and reached him to get an autograph, after which Jampa and Richardson talked to the management of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Talking on The Final Word Cricket Podcast, Jampa said, One day we were sitting by the pool and a fan came asking for an autograph and the security personnel came running. We thought if it is so easy to break the bio bubble, then this season will not go on beyond this week. We told the owners what we thought. Luckily we were on a flight from Qatar to Melbourne when Australia went into lockdown and four days later the IPL was cancelled. I was very upset with the quarantine- Jampa Adam Zampa revealed that he had to suffer physically and mentally due to being quarantined during COVID-19. Through news channels, Zampa and Ken Richardson came to know about the current situation in India during the second wave, due to which they became even more worried. Looking at the IPL, which me and Kane had missed, we had done a week’s quarantine in India and put on the telly and it was the ABC channel talking about the Covid situation in India. We looked at each other and said, “What are you going to do?” He had a family and we were already in a year-long quarantine anyway so I was very tired. After being a part of Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Adam Zampa joined Rajasthan Royals in 2023, he played some matches that season. However, before IPL 2024, he withdrew his name due to personal reasons. Zampa has so far taken 21 wickets in 14 IPL matches at an economy of 7.74.
IPL: I would love to coach in IPL again: Ricky Ponting
Delhi Capitals parted ways with Ponting in July 2024. Ricky Ponting (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Australian captain and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting’s journey with Delhi Capitals as head coach ended in July 2024. Ponting was working with the team as head coach since the franchise was renamed from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals in 2018. So, after Ponting’s departure, Delhi Capitals franchise co-owner Parth Jindal had said that he wanted to appoint an Indian as the new coach of the team, who could stay in the country and find the talent of the local players and promote those who were unable to do punting. So now the 49-year-old former cricketer has also said that Delhi Capitals wanted to go in a different direction regarding coaching and he was not suitable for it. However, Ponting is very excited about his comeback in the upcoming season. Many IPL franchises are looking for coaches for the upcoming season, so Ponting can fit in many of them. It is worth noting that before becoming the coach of Delhi Capitals, Ponting has worked with Mumbai Indians. I would love to coach in the IPL again: Ricky Ponting Let us tell you that recently in the latest episode of ICC Review, Ricky Ponting said- I would love to coach in IPL again. I had a great time every year whenever I joined it, whether it was the initial days as a player or a few years as the head coach in Mumbai. Ponting further said- Then I spent 7 seasons with Delhi Capitals as head coach, which unfortunately did not work out. My going there was like bringing some silverware, which did not happen. They (DC) made it clear that they wanted to go in a different direction, with someone who could give them a little more time and a little more availability during the off-season.
“It is a matter of concern that….”- Statement of former legendary cricketer after losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli (Pic Source-X) After losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-0, former Indian opener and current expert Wasim Jaffer has expressed concern. Jaffer’s concern is not about the fact that Team India lost the series but he has expressed his concern about the Indian team’s preparations before the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year. He says that playing only three ODIs before the Champions Trophy is a matter of concern for India. Actually, the Champions Trophy is to be held in February-March next year and after the Sri Lanka tour, India will have only three ODIs to prepare for this tournament, which they have to play against England in 2025. Wasim Jaffer wrote on X, ‘Sri Lanka played better cricket and deserves to win the series. I am not worried that India lost the series. Winning and losing is a part of the game. However, it is a matter of concern that India has only 3 ODIs left before the Champions Trophy.’ SL played better cricket and deserve the series win. It doesn’t worry me that India lost a series. Wins and losses are part of the game. However it’s a point of concern that India has just 3 ODIs before the Champions Trophy. #SLvIND — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 7, 2024 Let us tell you, after 1997, the Sri Lankan team has been successful in winning the ODI series against India. The first match of this three-match series was a tie. After this, the host team won the next two matches in a one-sided manner. In the second ODI, Jeffrey Vandersay performed brilliantly with the ball, while in the third ODI, Dunith Wellalage wreaked havoc. Wellalage was also awarded the Player of the Series award for his excellent performance. SL vs IND: Status of third ODI match Talking about the third ODI match, Sri Lanka won the toss and scored 248/7. Avishka Fernando scored the highest 96 runs in 102 balls for Sri Lanka. Apart from him, Pathum Nissanka contributed 45 and Kusal Mendis contributed 59 runs. In response, Team India was all out for 138 runs in just 26.1 overs. Rohit scored the highest 35 runs for India. Washington Sundar was dismissed after scoring 30 runs and Virat Kohli was dismissed after scoring 20 runs. India lost five wickets at the score of 73 runs. Dunith Welalage bowled the best in his career for Sri Lanka. He took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs.
“India’s bowling is zero without Bumrah”- Former Pakistan bowler made a shocking tweet
Former Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan criticized India’s poor bowling performance after their 0-2 loss in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. On Wednesday, August 7, the third and final ODI of the series was played between India and Sri Lanka. By losing this match, India also lost the series 2-0. Let us tell you that, Sri Lanka managed to defeat its neighbors in a bilateral ODI series for the first time since 1997. During the recently concluded ODI series, the Sri Lankan team dominated the Indian team in every department. In the entire series, the Indian bowlers were not able to bowl out the Lankan team even once. Sri Lanka won the toss on all three occasions and decided to bat first on the pitches. However, this pitch proved to be very helpful for their bowlers and they also took full advantage of it. Junaid Khan tweeted this about Jaspreet Bumrah Junaid said that India’s bowling attack is “zero” without Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the series. The former Pakistan pacer asked cricket fans if they agreed with his opinion. “Do you agree? India’s bowling attack is zero without Bumrah,” Junaid wrote on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle. Would you agree? Without Bumrah, India’s bowling is zero… #INDvSL #SLVSIND — Junaid Khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) August 7, 2024 Talking about the third ODI match, Sri Lanka won the toss and scored 248/7. Avishka Fernando scored the highest 96 runs in 102 balls for Sri Lanka. Apart from him, Pathum Nissanka contributed 45 and Kusal Mendis contributed 59 runs. In response, Team India was all out for 138 runs in just 26.1 overs. Rohit scored the highest 35 runs for India. Washington Sundar was dismissed after scoring 30 runs and Virat Kohli was dismissed after scoring 20 runs. India lost five wickets at the score of 73 runs. Dunith Welalage bowled the best in his career for Sri Lanka. He took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs.
Perth wants to host a friendly match of IPL to attract tourists, know what is the whole matter
Recently a new stadium has been built in Perth named Optus Perth’s Optus Stadium (Image Credit- Twitter A new cricket stadium has recently been built in South Australia. The name of this stadium is Optus Stadium. Also, to attract tourists and fans to this stadium, South Australia’s Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti has offered to host a friendly IPL match. After this decision, an attempt has been made to attract not only domestic fans but also Indian fans present outside the country to the stadium. This initiative of the Tourism Minister is being seen as part of a comprehensive strategy to attract more fans, especially from India. So this announcement was made by Rita Saffioti in a program recently hosted by former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist regarding stadium tourism. It is worth noting that the area around Perth attracts Indian tourists a lot. Because of this, if any IPL match is organized in the stadium, then it can bring more financial benefits. Indians are the main tourists of South Australia Also, Indians have become a priority tourism market for South Australia for some time now. By the end of March 2024, around 34 thousand Indian tourists had visited here, which has benefited the local economy by about 128 million US dollars. South Australia has seen India grow from its 11th to 7th largest tourism market since 2019, bolstering the growing Indian community of around 61,000 residents and 9,600 international students in South Australia. On the other hand, the name of this initiative of the Tourism Minister of South Australia is “Drive the Dream” which reflects the new global success. Apart from this, Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo is also seen supporting this initiative.
PCB is ready to give a tough challenge to BCCI, wants to compete openly with IPL
The Champions Trophy 2025 might be hosted in the February and March window and that is why the Pakistan Cricket Board will have to shift the PSL by 1 month. PSL and IPL (Pic Source-X) A big news is coming from the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. The Pakistani board has indicated in a meeting that the next season of PSL can be played between April 10 and May 25. The Indian Premier League 2025 season will also be played at the same time. Actually, the Champions Trophy 2025 can be hosted in the February and March window and this is the reason why the Pakistan Cricket Board will have to shift the PSL by 1 month. At the same time, the Indian Premier League 2025 season will be played in India. The Pakistan Cricket Board also has no other option but to shift the PSL by 1 month. This is because after this the Pakistan team has to play many important matches in international cricket. This includes a two-match Test series against the West Indies at home and then the team can be seen playing an ODI series against New Zealand. If the PCB organizes the Pakistan Super League in the month of April, then it will have to take important decisions regarding the availability of their top foreign players as well as sponsorship deals and viewership. A meeting of officials was held in May regarding all these important issues but the final decision is yet to be taken. Not only this, the Pakistani board is also planning to change the retention rule. According to the new guidelines, all the teams will also have the opportunity to select domestic players from the three newly introduced elite tournaments also known as Champions Tournament. PCB will have to take a big decision regarding the schedule of Pakistan Super League 2025 Talking about the Indian Premier League, it is one of the best franchise league tournaments in the world. There are many cricketers from all over the world who want to take part in this great tournament. Not only this, there are many former Pakistani players who praise this tournament. There are many players in the Indian Premier League tournament so far who have left their mark and have also performed well in international cricket. It is now very important for the PCB to take an important decision regarding the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. It can be said that if the schedules of these two tournaments clash, then the Pakistan Cricket Board can suffer a lot of losses. 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…
‘Ban them for two years’- IPL franchises put forth a demand to BCCI to take action against foreign players
In the last few seasons, players like Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Harry Brook and Wanindu Hasaranga withdrew their names without any solid reason. Apart from this, there is a constant discussion about the number of players retained. Currently, teams are allowed to retain only four players before the mega auction. There is talk of increasing the number of retained players to 8. Now it will be interesting to see whether the number of retained players increases or not. Apart from this, the franchise has made some other demands as well. Now it remains to be seen what decision BCCI takes regarding retention for the upcoming IPL season.
“Ban the players, retain 7-8 players…”- Kavya Maran made these three big demands before IPL 2025
Kavya Maran is the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Poetry Maran. (Photo Source: Twitter) Many important issues were discussed in the meeting held yesterday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. During this meeting, opinions were divided on issues ranging from the mega auction to the impact player rule. Among the team owners or co-owners who attended this meeting were Shahrukh Khan from Kolkata Knight Riders, Kavya Maran from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ness Wadia from Punjab Kings, Sanjeev Goenka from Lucknow Super Giants along with his son Shashwat. Along with this, Parth Jindal of Delhi Capitals was also present. Manoj Badale and Ranjit Barthakur from Rajasthan Royals, Prathamesh Mishra from Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kashi Vishwanathan and Rupa Gurunath from Chennai Super Kings, Amit Soni from Gujarat Titans while the owner of Mumbai Indians participated in it online. In this meeting, the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad has put forward some big demands before the upcoming season. SRH owner Kavya Maran made this demand in the meeting of BCCI and Owners According to a Cricbuzz report, SRH owner Kavya Maran has said, “It takes a lot of time to build a team and as discussed, grooming young players also takes a lot of time and investment. It took Abhishek Sharma 3 years to bring stability in his performance. You will agree that other teams have many such examples. She prefers mini auctions every year instead of mega auctions. Kavya Maran further said, “After being bought in the auction, if a player does not play the entire season for any reason other than injury, he should be banned. The franchise puts a lot of effort in the auction, if a player goes for a low amount and he does not come. So it affects the team combination.” Along with this, SRH owner has demanded to remove the restriction on the number of foreign players, because last time BCCI allowed to retain maximum 2 foreign players only, since every team is formed in different way which includes Indian players, foreign players and uncapped players.
IPL Update: Foreign players who withdrew from the league are in trouble now, franchise owners raised the demand for action
IPL Trophy (Image Credit- Twitter) A meeting is being organized between the BCCI and the owners of all 10 teams before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. In this meeting, decisions are to be taken on many issues ranging from increasing the number of players retained to increasing the purse value. Apart from this, there is another issue, regarding which the IPL owners have raised a demand before the BCCI. Ahead of the meeting, it has emerged that IPL franchises have demanded action from the BCCI against foreign players who withdraw their names from the tournament at the last moment after being bought in the auction. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the franchises have highlighted the issue of foreign players being constantly left out of the league. Franchise demanded action from BCCI According to the report, the actions of players like Jason Roy, Alex Hales and Wanindu Hasaranga, who have previously withdrawn from the IPL due to low bids, have raised concerns for the IPL management. From personal issues to injuries, the reasons for their withdrawal have put a damper on the plans of the franchises and hence they are demanding action from the BCCI on this. Apart from this, franchise owners have also highlighted a pattern where some foreign players refuse to participate in the mega auction and participate in the mini auction so that they can get higher bids. Now these issues will be the main topic of discussion in the meeting to be held on Wednesday evening between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials and the Indian Premier League franchise owners.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: These 3 issues will be finalised before the auction- Read how IPL will change
The IPL franchise owners and the BCCI have a meeting on July 31 in Mumbai to discuss some key agendas ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. IPL 2023 Auction (Image Source: BCCI-IPL) IPL 2025 Mega Auction: IPL franchise owners and BCCI have a meeting in Mumbai on July 31 to discuss some key agendas ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. The biggest topic of discussion in the meeting will be the purse value of all IPL teams, which is likely to increase. Apart from this, the IPL Impact Player rules and the number of retentions per team during the IPL 2025 mega auction will also be discussed. What is the agenda of this meeting? Increase in purse value According to reports, the meeting between IPL franchise owners and BCCI will take place at the newly renovated BCCI office at the Wankhede Stadium. The IPL owners are reportedly excited as the purse value for each team is likely to increase. Currently, each side has a purse value of Rs 100 crore, so it is expected that the purse value will be increased by 20-25%. That means the purse value will now be Rs 120-125 crore. Higher purse value means that the franchises will have more room for manoeuvre and will be able to bid at any price for their top players. Impact player rule may be abolished Apart from this, there could also be a push to abolish the impact player rule, which has been heavily criticised by former cricketers and legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Increase in the number of players to be retained The number of players to be retained ahead of the mega auction may be increased from four to five. Notably, in the last IPL mega auction, the BCCI allowed each side to retain four players, but this year the number may increase to five to keep all the franchises happy. Naturally, IPL teams that have performed well will want to retain their core players. While other teams that have not had as much success will want to reset their squad. A source said- “Obviously, continuity and maintaining a core is very important going forward. Maybe six (retentions) will be allowed, which will include some RTM cards. That means at least one uncapped player will also be included in the retention. But there may be some debate on the number of foreign retentions.” “There are teams like Delhi Capitals (Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head) who would want more than one overseas retention,”
