EXCLUSIVE: Pragyan Ojha Interview with CricTracker: How long will Dhoni play in IPL, who will be India’s next all format captain and how to find another off-spinner like Ravichandran Ashwin? Pragyan Ojha answered all these questions
Former Team India cricketer Pragyan Ojha is currently playing for the Manipal Tigers under the captaincy of Harbhajan Singh in the ongoing season of LLC 2024. Pragyan Ojha Exclusive Interview with Crictracker (Source Former Team India cricketer Pragyan Ojha is currently playing for the Manipal Tigers team under the captaincy of Harbhajan Singh in the ongoing season of LLC 2024. Recently, he has answered some questions related to Team India in a special interview given to CricTracker. Let’s watch his exclusive interview- Video: Pragyan Ojha Exclusive Interview With CricTracker Q: As a spinner, do you think we might see another offspinner like Ravichandran Ashwin in Test cricket? Answer: If we talk about Test cricket, I think we have to find bowlers for red ball cricket from domestic cricket. We have to see which bowlers are bowling 50, 60, 70 overs with red ball in domestic cricket. Because not only the final figures matter, the control of your bowling is also very important. Q: How many off-spinners are there in domestic cricket that one can name? Answer: If you see, there are very few off-spinners. You may find a few names like Washington Sundar, but we need to build a strong bench strength. Whenever a big player retires or will retire, you should have 3 or 4 options. If there are only 1 or 2 options, there can be problems. Q: What is your opinion about BCCI’s decision that senior players should play domestic cricket if they are not playing international cricket? Answer: I think this is a very good decision. This gives a lot of inspiration to young players. This will make many young players more eager to play domestic cricket. Rishabh Pant can become the captain of all three formats of Team India: Pragyan Ojha Q: According to you, that one name who can become the captain of India in all three formats? Answer: Rishabh Pant is a very interesting option. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are also good players, but for me Rishabh Pant is a very special player. Q: What was the most memorable moment of your career that you will never forget? Answer: When I got the Test cap from Sachin paaji, that was my most memorable moment. Firstly, you are entering Test cricket, and secondly, you are getting that cap from a player who has represented India for decades. Question: How long will Dhoni be seen playing in the IPL? Answer: He (MS Dhoni) can play as long as he wants to. In franchise cricket, the owners and senior players talk to each other. If a player is fit and wants to play, he can play, because his presence will be very helpful for the team.
IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant hit an important century for his team with the same bat which he worshipped before the start of the third day’s play
Rishabh Pant scored 109 runs in 128 balls with the help of 13 fours and four sixes during Team India’s second innings. Rishabh Pant (Pic Source-X) Before the start of the third day of the first Test match being played between Team India and Bangladesh, the best wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant was seen worshipping his bat. By the end of the second day’s play, Rishabh Pant had scored 12* runs. On the third day of the game, Rishabh Pant batted brilliantly and scored an important century for Team India. Rishabh Pant scored 109 runs in 128 balls with the help of 13 fours and four sixes during Team India’s second innings. Rishabh Pant did not spare any bowler of Bangladesh during his innings and hit hard against everyone. A video is going viral on social media in which Rishabh Pant can be seen worshipping his bat before the start of the third day’s play. Here is the video: Rishabh Pant doing Puja of his bat before going to bat 😭🤞🏻pic.twitter.com/gOXL01PR9i — ¹⁷ 🇮🇳 (@twitfrenzy_) September 21, 2024 Talking about the match, India scored 376 runs after losing all wickets in their first innings. Ravichandran Ashwin batted brilliantly for the team and scored 113 runs while Ravindra Jadeja scored 86 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 56 runs in the first innings while Rishabh Pant played an important innings of 39 runs. In reply, Bangladesh was all out for 149 runs in their first innings. Shakib Al Hasan scored 32 runs for the team while Mehdi Hasan Miraz contributed 27* runs. Liton Das scored 22 runs while captain Nazmul Hasan Shanto was dismissed for a personal score of 20 runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets while Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja took 2-2 wickets each. India declared their second innings at 287 runs for four wickets. Apart from Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill also batted brilliantly from the host side and scored 119* runs with the help of 10 fours and four sixes. KL Rahul played an innings of 22* runs. India has given a target of 515 runs to Bangladesh. This target is not going to be so easy for Bangladesh. However, the team would definitely want to win this match against India. These teams have lost in the finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup Against which team has Virat Kohli scored the most Test centuries? Will Hardik Pandya return to Test cricket? Batsmen with most centuries in WTC 2023-25 Shakib Al Hasan is ahead of Rohit in wealth, net worth crosses 600 crores… Hardik Pandya is the owner of these 8 expensive cars These 7 great batsmen have not been able to score a single century in the ODI format Virat Kohli’s generosity, gifted his bat to this youngster Luxury car, luxurious house… you will be shocked to know the net worth of Suryakumar Yadav These 7 teams have not played the Champions Trophy even once so far
Ben Curran, brother of Sam Curran and Tom Curran, decided to leave England and play for Zimbabwe cricket; know why?
While Tom and Sam Curran took their careers to great heights in England, their middle brother Ben Curran is now embarking on a fresh cricketing career with his native country Zimbabwe. Sam Curran, Tom Curran & Ben Curran (Source X) The Curran brothers are among the most successful cricketers in England, but the journey of all three has been quite different from each other. While Tom and Sam Curran took their careers to great heights in England, their middle brother Ben Curran is now making a new beginning in his cricketing career with his native country Zimbabwe. Ben Curran is the son of Zimbabwean great Kevin Curran. The Curran brothers spent their early life in Rusape in eastern Zimbabwe. After their father passed away in 2012, all the brothers moved to England, where Tom and Sam made their mark with Surrey and the England national team. However, 28-year-old Ben Curran took a different path. After playing with Northamptonshire, he is now continuing his cricket journey in Zimbabwe, where he is eligible for national selection. Recently, Ben scored 458 runs in the Logan Cup, Zimbabwe’s premier first-class competition, including two half-centuries and a century. “I have a deep connection to Zimbabwe” – Ben Curran Speaking to Cricbuzz, Ben said, “My accent is a bit of a mix of both England and Zimbabwe, but I have a deep connection to Zimbabwe. Most of my childhood memories are from there, and my parents are from there too. When we were young, I was probably four or five years old, we moved to Zimbabwe. I have spent most of my life there.” “What a story that would be” – Ben Curran Ben Curran realises that playing for Zimbabwe will be a great achievement for him. Interestingly, next year England will host Zimbabwe and Ben might have the opportunity to play against one of his brothers. He said, “What a story it would be if it happened. Probably a little weird, special and mixed emotions. But it would be even more special for my mother.” “I will complete the journey like my father” – Ben Curran Ben Curran’s journey is similar to that of his father Kevin Curran, who played cricket for both Zimbabwe and Northamptonshire. He said- “It’s a full circle. My dad played for Northampton and now I can play for Zimbabwe, where he played and coached.” Ben Curran is currently preparing for the upcoming season with the Mid-West Rhinos and is focused on performing consistently. He said- “I just have to perform and take care of what is in my control. That will give me the best chance to move forward.”
I never refused the board to let me play for the national team: Dwayne Bravo
Bravo has played 295 international matches for West Indies. Dwayne Bravo (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former West Indies cricket team all-rounder Dwayne Bravo recently made a big statement regarding selection in the national team. It is worth noting that Bravo played his last international match against Australia in 2021, his last ODI in 2014 and his last Test in 2010. So, year after year, the perception has been formed that players like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, including Dwayne Bravo, do not keep themselves available for the national team in order to focus more on franchise cricket. But on this issue, Bravo has recently given a big statement saying that he never made himself unavailable to play for the national team. If he is not selected in the national team, then obviously any player will play franchise cricket. Dwayne Bravo gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently, while defending himself in a conversation with Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Dwayne Bravo said- I never declined any tour of West Indies, or made myself available for selection to play a franchise tournament. Never. The way the board has said that these people don’t want to play for West Indies, these people have no interest in West Indies cricket and these people are only concerned about playing in the leagues. But you play those leagues because you don’t get selected. So, you think if you are not selected, then okay let’s play league cricket. Bravo further said- In the year 2010, I was happy to continue my Test cricket career, but it was cut short by the board. This was not my decision or my choice. My Test career ended after playing 40 Test matches at the age of 26. I was dropped and told that two all-rounders cannot play in the team, Darren Sammy was the captain at that time. So…
Despite being a part of Team India, Sarfaraz Khan will play in the Duleep Trophy!
Sarfaraz Khan (Pic Source-Twitter) Team India’s star batsman Sarfaraz Khan will play in the second round of the Duleep Trophy despite being included in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting on September 19. According to reports, the Indian players will join the national camp in Chennai on September 12. Let us tell you that before the series, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yash Dayal and other players have been released from their team but Sarfaraz has not been released. Sarfaraz will now play the second round of the Duleep Trophy from September 12 and will join the Indian team immediately after that. Meanwhile, Suyash Prabhudesai and Himanshu Mantri have been included in the India B team for the rest of the tournament. Star batsman Rinku Singh has also joined the India B camp in Bengaluru. India A will miss Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav and Akash Deep in the remaining matches of the Duleep Trophy as all these players are part of Team India for the Bangladesh series. In their place, Pratham Singh, Akshay Wadkar, Sheikh Rashid, Shams Mulani and Pulkit Narang have been called in the team. Meanwhile, according to ESPNcricinfo, India A pacer Vidhavatt Kaverappa will leave the camp and join the D squad for the second round of the tournament. The India C team is not much affected by the Bangladesh series selections. Meanwhile, Axar Patel and Tushar Deshpande will not be able to play for India D. Patel has been included in the squad for the Test series while Deshpande is injured. Kaverappa will replace him while Nishant Sindhu has also been called up. Probable teams for the second round of Duleep Trophy India A: Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Khalil Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat, Pratham Singh, Akshay Wadkar, Sheikh Rashid, Shams Mulani, Pulkit Narang India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Sarfaraz Khan, Mushir Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Suyash Prabhudesai, Himanshu Mantri India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Rajat Patidar, Abhishek Porel (wicketkeeper), B Indrajit, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vishal Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (wicketkeeper), Sandeep Warrier India D: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Atharva Tayde, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thackeray, Harshit Rana, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Saurabh Kumar, Vidhath Kaverappa, Nishant Sindhu
England got a big shock, Mark Wood will not play cricket this year, you will be shocked to know the reason
Mark Wood (Image Credit- Twitter X) England’s fastest bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of 2024 due to a bone injury in his right elbow. He will not be able to be a part of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Against Sri Lanka Wood was ruled out of the ongoing Sri Lanka series as a precaution after suffering a right thigh strain while bowling during the first Test at Old Trafford. Wood suffered a right thigh injury in the first Test against Sri Lanka. He had to be ruled out of the Sri Lanka series due to thigh trouble. After this, the bowler felt discomfort in the elbow joint. When Wood underwent a routine elbow scan, he learned that it would take several months to fully recover. However, it will not be easy for England to fill Wood’s place. The 37-year-old pacer has played 37 Tests, 55 ODIs and 34 T20 Internationals for England, taking 119, 77 and 77 wickets respectively. The England Cricket Board said in a statement that Wood felt increasing stiffness and discomfort in his elbow during the Test series against the West Indies in early summer. Wood is expected to return early next year. Meanwhile, Wood has also reacted to being out of the England team for a long time. He wrote on Instagram that there is very bad news. During a routine examination of an already troublesome elbow, I was shocked to learn that I have a bone stress in my right elbow. After a minor groin injury at Old Trafford (first Test), I and the medical team felt it was the right time to get my elbow examined as it was causing some trouble. He further said, I will not be able to play for the rest of this year as I need time to rest and prepare myself. I sincerely hope that I will be able to make a comeback in early 2025 and perform well. I will work hard behind the scenes. I am very proud to represent my country and there can be no better feeling than this.
When Sachin Tendulkar achieved a great feat against England, he became the youngest player to play 100 Tests
Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut for the Indian team at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) Indian team’s legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s performance has always been very good in international cricket. He is also known as the God of Cricket. There are many records that Sachin Tendulkar has made and broken. Let us tell you, Sachin Tendulkar is the only batsman who has scored 100 international centuries and has also played 200 Tests. Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut for the Indian team at the age of 16 years and 205 days. He was the youngest player to make his Test debut for India. Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989. Sachin Tendulkar was 29 years old when India toured England for a four-match Test series in 2002. When Sachin Tendulkar came on the field in the fourth and final Test played at The Oval, he became the youngest player to play 100 Tests. In this match, Sachin Tendulkar played a valuable innings of 54 runs. India scored 508 runs in the first innings thanks to Rahul Dravid’s 217 runs. This Test series ended in a 1-1 draw. In this series, Sachin Tendulkar won the hearts of all the fans by batting brilliantly. Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score a double century in international ODI cricket Sachin Tendulkar played an unbeaten innings of 200 runs in 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and three sixes against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010. Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score a double century in international ODI cricket. There are many young players who consider Sachin Tendulkar as their idol. Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket in 2013. Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run scorer in international cricket. He has scored 15921 runs in 200 Tests at an average of 53.78. Sachin’s highest individual score in Tests is 248*. In ODIs, this experienced player has scored 18426 runs in 463 matches at an average of 44.83. Sachin Tendulkar’s performance has been tremendous not only in batting but also in bowling. While on one hand he has taken 46 wickets in Tests, on the other hand he has 154 wickets in ODIs. Mushir Khan broke Sachin Tendulkar’s 33 year old record Wicketkeepers with most Man of the Match awards for India 7 expensive watches of Hardik Pandya and their prices, know here- Virat Kohli has earned more than 8 billion rupees in the last 12 months List of teams scoring the most runs in the power play of T20- Rahul Dravid became rich after becoming the head coach of Rajasthan Royals These 5 Indian cricketers pay the highest tax, you will be shocked to know the amount Haris Rauf’s wife is extremely beautiful, even Bollywood actresses fail These 7 captains have clean swept Pakistan in their own home Shubhman Gill betrayed Sara, was seen with this beauty
Player draft for the second season of Zim Afro T10 2024 on September 8, David Warner will play for this team
6 teams are participating in the tournament Zim Afro T10 2024 (Image Credit- Twitter X) The second season of Zimbabwe’s Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) is starting from 21 September in Harare. At the same time, the player draft for the upcoming season of the tournament is going to be held on 8 September. In this player draft, teams will be seen choosing icons and global star players. Also, let us tell you that this time a total of six teams will be seen playing against each other for the title. A team can have a maximum of 15 players, in which teams will have to include at least 6 local players in their team. Apart from this, the tournament is going to be broadcast on the official YouTube channel of Jim Afro T10. If we talk about some big players in the tournament, then former Australian opener David Warner will be seen playing for Bulawayo Braves Jaguars. Along with Warner, Carlos Braithwaite, who was the hero of the Caribbean team in the 2016 T20 World Cup victory, will be seen. Apart from this, England’s David Malan, who recently retired from international cricket, will be seen playing for Cape Town Sam Army. Direct signing for the upcoming season of Zim Afro T10 (Zim Afro T10 2024) Harare Bolts (Harare Bolts): Dasun Shanaka, James Neesham, George Munsey, Rishad Hussain, Shehan Jayasuriya, Kennar Lewis. Bulawayo Braves Jaguars (Bulawayo Braves Jaguars): David Warner, Carlos Brathwaite, Nick Hobson, Corbey Harft. Durban Wolves (Durban Wolves): Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Will Smeed, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Yasir Shah. Cape Town Samp Army (Cape Town Samp Army): Haider Ali, David Willey, David Malan, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmed, Adam Rossington, Shahnawaz Dahani. New York Strikers logos (New York Strikers Lagos): Blessing Muzarabani, Thisara Perera, Asif Ali, Najibullah Zadran, Binura Fernando, Akhilesh Bogudam, Oshane Thomas. Joburg Bangla Tigers (Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers): Chris Lynn, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Hazratullah Zazai, Adam Milne, Luke Wood and Karin Janat.
Vikram Rathore joins the Kiwi team, will play a big role by joining the coaching staff
Vikram Rathore has played the role of batting coach for Team India. Vikram Rathour (Image Source: BCCI/Twitter) The New Zealand cricket team is currently on a tour of India. The Kiwi team is to play a Test match series against Afghanistan between 9 and 13 September, which will be held at the Sports Complex in Greater Noida. After coming to India, New Zealand has made two legendary coaches a part of its team. They have added Vikram Rathore to their coaching staff for this one-off Test. Let us tell you, Rathore’s tenure as batting coach with Team India has recently ended. New Zealand also has to play a three-match Test series against Team India in India in October, considering which this is being considered a big move by the Kiwi team. Apart from Vikram Rathore, New Zealand has also appointed Sri Lankan veteran Rangana Herath as spin bowling coach for this Test match, who will work with spinners like Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra in Indian conditions. Vikram Rathore joined the Kiwi team New Zealand Cricket wrote in its press release that Sri Lankan spin bowler Rangana Herath has been appointed as the spin bowling coach for the three Test matches to be held in Asia. He will replace former Pakistan spinner and coach Saqlain Mushtaq, who was earlier announced to take up the temporary role but later withdrew his name to take up a position with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Let us tell you, after the only Test against Afghanistan, New Zealand has to tour Sri Lanka where they have to play a two-Test series from September 18. This series will be a part of the WTC. These two veterans can be very useful for New Zealand in Asian conditions. Blackcaps coach Gary Stead said that Herath and Rathore will not only give new information to the team but will also give information about the local conditions. He said, “We are very excited to have Rangana and Vikram join our Test group. Both players are highly respected in the cricket world and I know our players are eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to learn from them. It will be very beneficial for our three left-arm orthodox spinners, especially Ejaz, Mitch and Rachin, to have the opportunity to work with Rangana in three Test matches in the subcontinent.”
‘You don’t know how to play’: Ahmed Shehzad after Pakistan’s humiliating loss to Bangladesh
After winning the Rawalpindi Test match by 6 wickets, Bangladesh has won the Test series 2-0. Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Image Credit- Twitter X) The last match of the ongoing two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh (PAK vs BAN) in Rawalpindi ended with Bangladesh’s victory by 6 wickets. With this victory, Bangladesh has won the Test series against Pakistan by 2-0. This is the first time in Bangladesh’s Test cricket history that they have won a Test series against Pakistan. Before winning the second Test by 6 wickets, Bangladesh had defeated the hosts in the first Test by 10 wickets. On the other hand, while hosting the Pakistan cricket team against Bangladesh, a big statement has come from Ahmed Shehzad on this defeat. Shehzad says that the Pakistan cricket team does not know how to play. Ahmed Shahzad lashed out at the Pakistan team Let us tell you that after Pakistan’s defeat against Bangladesh, Ahmed Shahzad has posted a video on his official x account. Referring to this video, Shahzad said – Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in their own home. You don’t know it, you can’t do it. Now what can I say to you, he has come, he has also practised at your home. You know, the condition of his country was also not so good. He came lovingly and whitewashed you and said Ami tumah ke bhalo bhashi. And what cricket they have played, they have dominated throughout the series. The way they have batted, the way they have bowled, Rana’s bowling is tremendous. Their batsmen, you know, have taught you the patience that is required in Test cricket, have told you how cricket is played. Their bowlers have told you what disciplined bowling is, and you kept saying that the pitch should not be like this. Watch this video of Ahmed Shahzad Home turf humiliation🏏Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan🏆🇵🇰🇧🇩#PAKvsBAN #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/8FYe1xY6kI — Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 3, 2024