DTVHINDI“We should not have gone till the super over”- USA captain is not happy with the team’s performance even after defeating PAK
Monank Patel (Photo Source: Getty Images) The United States of America (USA) defeated Pakistan in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup at Nassau County Stadium in New York on June 6. After winning the toss and inviting Pakistan to bat first, USA bowlers started putting pressure on Pakistan batsmen from the very first ball. As a result, the Pakistan team lost three wickets for just 26 runs in five overs. After playing the entire 20 overs, the Pakistan team was able to score only 159 runs. While chasing the target, USA was fully in the match, but the course of the match changed in the last four overs. In the end, the match was tied and USA won in the super over. USA captain, Monak Patel revealed that he would have been more satisfied if the team had chased the target in regular time. Patel led the team by scoring 50 runs in just 34 balls. Monak Patel’s statement after defeating PAK “When I got out, we were still in the game and I felt we should have finished the match and we should never have gone into the Super Over. But the way we kept our composure and especially scoring 18 runs in the Super Over helped us a lot in defending the target,” Monak Patel was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. The USA captain further added, “The plan was to win the toss and bowl first and we knew that initially the fast bowlers will get some help in the first half hour and the way we kept them quiet and took crucial wickets in the powerplay, it helped really well and yes, 160 on this wicket with short boundaries on one side, I felt we were always in the match.” Talking about the match, Pakistan, who lost the toss and came to bat first, scored 159 runs in the stipulated 20 overs on the basis of Babar Azam’s 44 and Shadab Khan’s 40 runs. During this, Nostush Kenjige took the maximum of 3 wickets for USA, while Saurabh Netravalkar got 2 successes. Chasing this score, captain Monak Patel scored a half-century for the USA team, during which he also made small partnerships with other batsmen, but he could not make the team win. The host team was also able to score only 159 runs at the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. After this, a super over was held in which USA set a target of 19 runs in front of Pakistan, in response to which Babar Azam’s team could score only 13 runs.
The veteran who had pointed a finger at Hardik’s performance during IPL 2024 has now praised him a lot
Hardik Pandya had to face heavy criticism during IPL 2024 Hardik Pandya (Photo Source: BCCI) Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya had to face heavy criticism during IPL 2024. A large section of fans did not support Hardik when he switched from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians and became the captain. Apart from this, his form was also poor during IPL 2024, due to which fans trolled him. However, with the arrival of the T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya has returned to his rhythm. In India’s first match against Ireland, he proved his ability and bowled brilliantly. He took three wickets for 27 runs in his four-over spell. Sunil Gavaskar is very impressed with his performance and has praised Hardik a lot. He bowled four consecutive overs, which is commendable: Sunil Gavaskar Speaking on Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar said, “Playing for India is a big deal. The way he was running was quite impressive. He bowled four consecutive overs, which is commendable. It is not like he bowled two overs and took a break.” On his performance against Ireland, Hardik said that I really liked the first wicket. Generally, I did not hit the ball on the stumps often, my tendency is to bowl back of length. But on this wicket I needed to bowl a lot more full length to stay in the game. Yes, if you bowl short, the ball can go in the air. Talking about the India vs Ireland match, the Ireland batsmen fell to their knees in front of the Indian bowlers. The Irish team collapsed for 96 runs in 16 overs. In reply, India achieved the target in 12.2 overs by losing two wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant half-century. Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 36 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin joined Chennai before IPL 2025, CEO Kashi Vishwanathan handed over this big responsibility
Ashwin started his IPL career playing for Chennai Super Kings. Ravichandran Ashwin (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, the 17th season of IPL has ended. Kolkata Knight Riders won the title for the third time by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final match. So now cricket fans are waiting for the upcoming season. However, this time a mega auction is going to be held for the upcoming season. As per the IPL rules, all teams can retain 3 out of the total players in the team and buy one player under the Right to Match Card (RTM) under the 3+1 strategy. But before the start of IPL 2025, according to some media reports, Rajasthan Royals and Indian team’s experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has joined Chennai Super Kings. So after joining the team, franchise CEO Kashi Vishwanathan has also entrusted him with a big responsibility. Ashwin joined Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Let us tell you that before the start of IPL 2025, experienced spinner Ashwin has joined five-time champion Chennai Super Kings. According to a report of Indian Express, Chennai Super Kings can buy Ravichandran Ashwin in the mega auction of IPL, because Ashwin is not seen in the main core of Rajasthan Royals. In such a situation, if Chennai is unable to get Ashwin in the auction, then it can also get him through trade. On the other hand, regarding Ashwin, franchise CEO Kashi Vishwanathan said – It all depends on the auction, because we have no control over it. We have to wait and see if the opportunity presents itself. But first and foremost, Ashwin will be heading our High Performance Centre and looking after all cricket-related work. We have got him on board in our setup and he is now part of the CSK venture, while at TNCA he will also play first division cricket for the India Cements team.
Pat Cummins learned Bollywood dance during IPL 2024, he himself made a big revelation
Cummins’ sister took him for dance lessons. Pat Cummins (Pic Source-X) Australia and IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has jokingly revealed that his sister dragged him to a Bollywood dance class during IPL 2024. After this incident, Cummins’ sister is now in his bad books. It is worth noting that Cummins’ family visited India for the first time during IPL 2024, and during this time his experience was wonderful. Cummins also shared some photos with his family on social media. Also, now during IPL 2024, a video of Pat Cummins has gone viral on social media, in which he is seen dancing with his family on a Bollywood song. So now after this video of his went viral, Cummins has shared information about this with the fans. Pat Cummins gave a big statement Let us tell you that Pat Cummins said about this incident on ESPN Cricinfo Cricket Monthly- My sister dragged me to a Bollywood class and then she posted a video. So yes, because of this, she is now in my bad books. But it was great. Cummins further said- This is always the joy of playing IPL, because you play with people who have spent their whole life here. Therefore, I got advice from those people that go here to eat, go here to roam. My family came to India for the first time, and bringing the family here was an exciting experience. Watch this viral video of Pat Cummins Pat Cummins dancing on a Bollywood song wasn’t on my Bingo Card 😂😂👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/OZgP6qtJ8G — aman (@bilateral_bully) May 8, 2024 On the other hand, if we inform you about Cummins in IPL 2024, then this was the first time he was leading a team in the IPL. Under the captaincy of Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final. However, they could not win the tournament.
Hardik Pandya is a strong person and has moved on from the IPL setback: Ian Bishop
Hardik’s performance as a player and captain in IPL 2024 was disappointing. Ian Bishop and Hardik Pandya (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has made a big statement about Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Bishop says that he is a strong person and has moved on from the setback of IPL 2024. It is worth noting that Hardik Pandya had to face a lot of criticism in IPL 2024. At the same time, his performance as a captain and player was disappointing. Mumbai won 4 out of 14 matches played in IPL 2024 under the captaincy of Hardik, while they had to face defeat in 10 matches. The team finished last in the points table. So, Hardik Pandya’s performance as a player was also not very special. Hardik scored a total of 216 runs in 14 matches played at an average of just 18. However, now he is present with the Indian cricket team for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. So, if the Indian team has to perform well in the T20 World Cup, then Hardik’s performance is very important. On the other hand, this statement given by Bishop must have definitely boosted Hardik’s confidence. Ian Bishop made a big statement about Hardik Pandya Let us tell you that during the ongoing T20 World Cup, Ian Bishop said about Hardik Pandya as quoted by India Today – I think he is a person with a very strong personality. I would like to think that the other members of the team would have united around him and are helping him gain confidence. What happened to him during the IPL did not happen because of him. Bishop further said- So, I want the fans to look at it from a different perspective. Fans have the right to express their opinion, and they can express their opinion as they see fit. I am sure that he has reached the biggest stage of international cricket and his full picture is in front of us. He is a strong person.
Reports: Ajinkya Rahane joins county cricket team Leicestershire after poor IPL 2024 season
Ajinkya Rahane had also signed a contract with Leicestershire last year. Ajinkya Rahane (Photo Source: Twitter) Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane will be seen playing for Leicestershire in this season of county cricket. Rahane had also signed a contract with Leicestershire last year. But due to his return to the Indian team, he could not be a part of the county season for Leicestershire. Rahane was seen playing the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia and the Test series against West Indies. Ajinkya Rahane was part of Hampshire in 2019 This year, under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai won the 42nd Ranji Trophy by defeating Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium. Rahane could not show form with the bat in the Ranji Trophy. He scored 214 runs in 8 matches at an average of 17.83, which includes two half-centuries. Even in IPL 2024, Rahane could not perform well while playing for Chennai Super Kings. But it will be hoped that he will be able to show his brilliant game with the bat for Leicestershire. Let us tell you that this is not the first time that Ajinkya Rahane is going to play county cricket in England. Earlier, Rahane has played for Hampshire in 2019. That season, he scored 307 runs in 13 matches for the team. Indian players like Cheteshwar Pujara, Prithvi Shaw, Karun Nair and Siddhardh Kaul are currently playing county cricket in England. Pujara is playing for Sussex, while the rest of the players are part of Northamptonshire. Let us tell you that Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw will be a part of Mumbai’s pre-season camp after playing county cricket for their respective teams. Ajinkya Rahane’s performance in first-class and international career Ajinkya Rahane has scored 13225 runs in 313 innings of 188 matches in first-class cricket at an average of 45.76, which includes 39 centuries and 57 half-centuries. In the Test format for India, he has scored 4931 runs in 85 matches at an average of 38.52 and with the help of 12 centuries. He has scored 2962 runs in 90 ODIs at an average of 35.26.
‘I am in favor of impact players’ Sourav Ganguly’s big statement came out regarding Impact Player rule
IPL 2024 was the second season in which this rule was used consecutively Sourav Ganguly (Photo Source: Twitter) The impact player rule being used in the IPL has changed the landscape of cricket. Since its implementation in the year 2023, franchises have been seen taking advantage of this rule continuously. After this rule, the teams are looking more powerful. On the other hand, the Impact Player rule was used for the second consecutive time in the IPL 2024 season. Also, after this rule, there was an extraordinary change in the power hitting ability of the teams and cricket fans also got to see many high scoring matches. So now former Indian cricketer and Director of Cricket of IPL team Delhi Capitals Sourav Ganguly has given a big statement regarding this rule. Ganguly has given a big statement saying that he is in favor of this rule. Sourav Ganguly gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently while talking to the media in a program organized by Blue Ocean Corporation, Sourav Ganguly said- I like the impact player rule. This (IPL) is a great tournament. With an impact player you can only decide before the toss, so there is a bit of skill involved. Let the impact player know beforehand as it will require a lot of skill and game plan, but I am totally in favour of the impact player. From this statement given by Ganguly, you can guess that he seems to be advocating the Impact Player rule which has been used in IPL for the last two years. Also, after the introduction of this rule, former Indian captain Virat Kohli had said that it seems that this game is now only for the batsmen. Bowlers feel that every ball bowled by them can result in a boundary.
“If Gautam Gambhir comes”- said Ganguly on becoming the next head coach of Team India
Gautam Gambhir and Sourav Ganguly (Image Source: Getty Images) Gautam Gambhir’s name is being put forward for the next new head of the Indian team. Rahul Dravid’s tenure will end after the T20 World Cup 2024. It is believed that Gautam Gambhir will be the next head coach of Team India after Rahul Dravid. Kolkata Knight Riders appointed Gautam Gambhir as a mentor ahead of IPL 2024 and KKR won their third title under his mentorship. At the same time, former Indian team captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said that he would be happy if Gambhir becomes the coach. Ganguly is in favor of the Indian coach. Rahul Dravid’s tenure ends after the T20 World Cup 2024. He has been handling the responsibility of the head of the Indian team since November 2021. Sourav Ganguly expressed his opinion on Gautam Gambhir becoming the head coach While talking to Revsports, Sourav Ganguly said that, “I am in favour of having an Indian coach because our country has immense talent. Our country has highly skilled players who have made valuable contributions to Indian cricket and they should be a part of the system.” When Ganguly was asked if Gambhir, who is leading the race for the coach’s post, would be suitable for this role, he said, “Has he (Gambhir) applied? Because first he has to apply and only then will he be able to get this post. I think May 27 was the last date for application.” Ganguly said, “If Gambhir has applied, then you must have seen how he worked for KKR this year. You could see his hunger and passion for winning. If he has applied and the board decides to give him this post, then I will be happy. I believe that he is a good candidate for this post.” Ganguly says that India is a strong contender for the title in the T20 World Cup being jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies. He said, “India has a very good chance of winning the World Cup. India has to play like a T20 team. There is a lot of talent in this team.”
Janhvi Kapoor took training from KKR’s coach to become a cricketer in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi’
Janhvi Kapoor told during an interview that she has taken training from Abhishek Nair to become a cricketer in the film. Janhvi Kapoor and Abhishek Nayar (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao’s film ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi’ has been released in theatres on 31 May. In this film, a husband fulfills his dream of becoming a cricketer through his wife. Fans are liking this heart-touching story a lot. The film has earned 6.85 crores on its first day. Critics and fans are praising Janhvi Kapoor’s character in the movie. Janhvi has worked very hard behind the scenes for this character. Recently, Janhvi told during an interview that she has taken training from Abhishek Nair and was also a part of the training camp with Dinesh Karthik. My training program was similar to Kartik’s- Janhvi Kapoor Abhishek Nair is the assistant coach of IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Janhvi Kapoor has taken cricket training from him. Abhishek Nair trained Janhvi in the same way as he trains Kolkata players. Janhvi Kapoor told during an interview given to the media, “My coach is KKR’s (assistant) coach, Abhishek Nayar. In his training camp, he was training me the same way he does with KKR players for the IPL season. I went to this training camp with Dinesh Karthik. And my training program was similar to Karthik’s. We know a lot about street cricket, but the kind of technical knowledge that is required in professional cricket – understanding the timing of the ball, is what makes it very difficult. Janhvi Kapoor said, “My coach was Abhishek Nayar, the assistant coach of KKR. He trained me just like they train a KKR player. I was in the camp with Dinesh Karthik.” – We’ve got a player for the WPL. Who’s in? pic.twitter.com/am5Z4xhR9o — Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) May 31, 2024 In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders have shown excellent performance under mentor Gautam Gambhir, coach Chandrakant Pandit and assistant coach Abhishek Nair. Abhishek Nair has made a lot of headlines after Kolkata became the champion. Many KKR players say that Abhishek Nair has a big hand in the team becoming the champion.
Vaibhav Arora, who reached home for the first time after winning the IPL 2024 trophy, was given a warm welcome in his hometown Ambala
During this time drums were played and fireworks were also done Vaibhav Arora (Pic Source X) Recently IPL 2024 concluded, where Kolkata Knight Riders won the title for the third time. Shreyas Iyer’s team defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final. There was tremendous enthusiasm among the players after KKR won the trophy. Now, after KKR became the champion, fast bowler Vaibhav Arora was warmly welcomed on reaching his hometown Ambala. During this, people lifted him on their shoulders and welcomed him by garlanding him. Apart from this, drums were also played and fireworks were also done. Vaibhav Arora sent Travis Head to the pavilion on a duck in the final Vaibhav Arora played an important role in KKR winning the title for the third time. He took 11 wickets in 10 matches. In the final of IPL 2024, Vaibhav Arora sent Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head to the pavilion without opening the account. After this, KKR bowlers pushed SRH on the backfoot. Earlier, the 26-year-old took the big wicket of Abhishek Sharma during Qualifier-1 against SRH and once again set the tone for his team with the new ball in a crucial match. Arora recorded his best performance of the season against Delhi Capitals, where he took three wickets for 27 runs in his four-over spell. Talking about the final match, Hyderabad’s team, which batted strongly throughout the season, was bowled out for just 113 runs. In reply, KKR chased the target in just 10.3 overs thanks to Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 52* runs. In this way, Kolkata won its third IPL trophy by winning by 8 wickets.
