DTVHINDI“He had no motivation left to play domestic cricket”- Shikhar Dhawan opens up about his retirement
Shikhar Dhawan (Photo Source: LLC) Legendary India opener Shikhar Dhawan has opened up about his decision to retire from all forms of cricket, saying he had no “motivation” left to play domestic cricket or the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan, who retired in August at the age of 38, opened up about his decision while speaking on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket event. Former opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he no longer had the “motivation” to play domestic cricket to make it to the national team and that was the reason he decided to retire from the game last month. “I did not want to play domestic cricket which I started playing at the age of 18 or 19. I did not have the motivation to play this format of cricket,” Dhawan, who is playing in the Legends League tournament, said in an interview to PTI. Shikhar Dhawan dominated the ICC tournament Shikhar Dhawan emerged as one of India’s leading white-ball players, especially in ICC tournaments, where he has the highest average (65.15) among all Indian batsmen. During his illustrious career, he captained the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the 2021 series against Sri Lanka. Dhawan led India in 12 ODIs, winning seven and losing three. “If I look back, in the last two years I was not playing much international cricket and I was only playing the IPL so I was not playing much cricket (overall),” the opener said. Despite his successful tenure as captain, Dhawan’s international career gradually slowed down. He was ignored from the team after the arrival of players like Shubman Gill. Dhawan played his last match for India in December 2022, marking the end of an important era for Indian cricket.
‘To be honest, he was not a friend’, Aakash Chopra opens up about his relationship with Gautam Gambhir
We were competitors in the beginning. To be honest, he was not a friend- Aakash Chopra Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra Once upon a time, Aakash Chopra and Gautam Gambhir used to open for the Delhi team in domestic cricket. But after retiring from cricket, both of them are now seen in different roles. While Aakash Chopra is seen doing commentary, Gautam Gambhir is currently the head coach of the Indian cricket team. Aakash Chopra’s international career was quite short. However, during a discussion, he shared an interesting anecdote related to Gautam Gambhir. Chopra talked about the personality of the Indian team’s head coach as well as some aspects that he lacked. To be honest, he was not a friend- Aakash Chopra “We (Gambhir and I) were competitive because we were fighting for a spot. We had a very good team. When we were playing, either (Virat) Kohli or (Shikhar) Dhawan would get to play. In fact, there was no place for Veeru (Virender Sehwag) to open. Veeru batted at number four so that we could play one of Shikhar and Virat at number three,” the former cricketer said on the Figuring Out podcast hosted by Raj Shamani. We were competitors in the beginning. To be honest, he was not a friend. But he was a very passionate, very hardworking and very serious person about his skills. He scored a lot of runs. He always followed his heart. He was very emotional and very short tempered. Chopra continued, “He is a good-hearted person. Comes from a very affluent family. For a kid like that to have that kind of passion…he would be on the field all day. He was born with a golden spoon, not even a silver one. It is a different journey, like Abhinav Bindra. Gautam has a very clean heart.” Let us tell you that Gautam Gambhir won his first series as the Indian head coach, which was the T20 series against Sri Lanka. However, after this the Indian team had to face defeat in the ODI series.
‘It’s great to bat with him’ Shubman Gill opens up about opening the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal
Both of them had a partnership of 74 runs in the first T20 match against Sri Lanka Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Image Credit- Twitter The Indian team has started the T20 series against Sri Lanka in a great way. Let us tell you that the Men in Blue won the first T20 match against the host team by 43 runs on 27 July. After the batting, Team India also showed an amazing performance in bowling. Batting first, Team India set a target of 214 runs for Sri Lanka, while chasing which they were all out for 170 runs. When the Indian team lost the toss and came out to bat first, the openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill batted brilliantly and added 74 runs for the first wicket. Gill contributed 34 runs and Jaiswal contributed 40 runs. On the other hand, after the match, the current T20 team vice-captain Shubman Gill has made a big statement about batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill says that it is great to bat with him. Shubman Gill gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the first T20 match between Sri Lanka and India ended, Shubman Gill said during the post-match – Actually we were not nervous. We had a good conversation and we knew that we needed just 1 wicket (when Sri Lanka’s score was 140/1). Gill further said- It is great to bat with him (Jaiswal) and we complement each other. Our style is different, our planning is simple. Assess the conditions and then face the bowlers. When you are starting the innings, see how the pitch is reacting and then play according to your plan. On the other hand, if we tell you about this T20 series, then the Indian team has taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first match of the T20 series. So now the second T20 match between the two teams will be played today on 28th July, Sunday in Pallekele.
I feel really bad that I have tested positive: Chris Wright opens up about his anti-doping ban
Chris Wright was banned until October 2023 after he tested positive for a trace amount of an illegal substance. Chris Wright (Pic Source-X) Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s brilliant fast bowler Chris Wright has revealed that he is facing a 9-month anti-doping ban. Let us tell you, Chris Wright renewed his contract with the club last year. Not only this, he was present for his team throughout the season. Chris Wright was banned in October 2023 after he tested positive for a trace amount of an illegal substance. The cricket regulator and the National Anti-Doping Agency admitted that Wright had taken it unknowingly. The great fast bowler is very disappointed with the test coming positive. According to India Today, Chris Wright said, “I was absolutely shocked when my test report came positive and traces of illegal substances were found in my body. At that time I was eating very little and even fruits from popular places. I did not eat or drink anything else apart from this. I had also written this in my doping control form and that too before giving the sample. However, things did not go in my favor.” I didn’t eat or drink anything on purpose: Chris Wright Chris Wright further said, ‘I am very sad to see that traces of illegal substances have been found in my body. I neither ate nor drank anything wrong. I have no idea how this trace came inside me. However, I am happy that the panel has not found me guilty and I can return to cricket very soon. This is a very bad time for me and my family. I also want to get back on the cricket field as soon as possible. I want to play matches again for Leicestershire Club. As of now, when my ban is completely over, I will return to the cricket field again. I am missing all my team mates a lot. 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
“If Virat Kohli opens, India may lose the match” Warning received before IND vs PAK
Kamran Akmal says that Virat Kohli should play only at number three. Virat Kohli, IND vs PAK (Pic Source X) Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has issued a warning to India about their batting line-up ahead of their clash against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. Kamran Kamal says Virat Kohli should not open with Rohit Sharma and should bat at his usual number 3 position. Team India will face its arch-rival Pakistan on June 9. The entire cricket world is eagerly waiting for this match. Meanwhile, Akmal disagreed with Kohli opening in the top order and called India’s batting order wrong. He feels that if Kohli plays at number three, he can provide extra support to the team and finish the game, as he has done in the past. Akmal wanted Yashasvi Jaiswal to open with Rohit. India is making a big mistake: Kamran Akmal Kamran Akmal says that Virat Kohli should play at number three. He believes that Kohli has the ability to handle pressure as well as finish the match at this position. Akmal said on his YouTube channel, “I don’t think India’s batting order is right. Virat Kohli can handle pressure at number 3 and finish the match. This is very important for Team India. Yashasvi Jaiswal should start batting. Kohli should come at number 3. If India sticks to this batting order (Kohli), they can get stuck at some point. Kohli holds one end and finishes the match. I think India is making a mistake by making Kohli open.” Can Virat Kohli make it a hat-trick of T20 WC fifties against Pakistan? Kohli has scored half-centuries in the last two T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan. In the 2021 edition in the UAE, Kohli scored 57 runs off 49 balls, although India lost that match. His unbeaten 82 off 53 balls in the 2022 World Cup after that is considered one of the greatest T20 innings of all time. Kohli will want to score runs again in this important match on Sunday. Hopefully Kohli can hit a hat-trick of 50+ against Pakistan.
If Steve Smith opens, he will break Brian Lara’s record of 400 runs: Michael Clarke
After David Warner’s retirement from international Test cricket, experienced batsman Steve Smith had presented his side and said that he wants to open the Australian team in this format. Steve Smith, Michael Clarke and Brian Lara (Pic Source-Twitter) Recently, David Warner has retired from international Test and ODI cricket after the three-match Test series against Pakistan. He had already decided that he would retire from international Test cricket after this Test series. After David Warner’s retirement from international Test cricket, experienced batsman Steve Smith had presented his side and said that he wants to open the Australian team in this format. Now former Australian captain Michael Clarke has given his stand regarding this. According to him, if Steve Smith opens the Australian team in Test cricket, then he can break Brian Lara’s record of 400 runs. Let us tell you, there are already many such players regarding whom many experts have given their views. Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Bancroft are already included in this list. All these three players have batted very well in domestic cricket. Michael Clarke said on ESPN’s Around the Wicket podcast, ‘If Smith wants to do it, I hope he should approve it. After listening to Pat Cummins’ quotes I think it will be a simple swap. I think Cameron Green may be seen opening in place of David Warner unless Steve Smith has to do so. If he has to open, then Steve Smith should open and Cameron Green should bat at number four or number 6. Steve Smith is a very good player: Michael Clarke Michael Clarke further said, ‘Steve Smith is a very good player and he is completely ready for this challenge. If Smith opens, he will be the best opener within 12 months. There is nothing to be surprised if Steve Brian breaks Lara’s record of 400 runs because he is a very good batsman and he can bat the whole day. Till now, no statement has come from the Australian Cricket Board regarding who will replace David Warner, but now the team has to play a Test series against West Indies at home and before that they will have to announce the team. 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 5 test matches which ended in the fewest overs IPL 2024: This strong playing XI of RCB will now bring the trophy to the franchise.
