DTVHINDIIND vs AFG: Graeme Smith gave a big statement regarding the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the Indian T20 team.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the Indian T20 team after a long gap of 13 months. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Graeme Smith (Pic Source-Twitter) Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the team for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan. This T20 team will be captained by Rohit Sharma while Virat Kohli will also be seen playing in this series. Let us tell you, after a long gap of 13 months, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the Indian T20 team. Both these players had performed very well in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and that is why the team was able to make its place in the final. However, India had to face defeat against Australia in the final. At present, the eyes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be on the T20 series against Afghanistan. Former South African captain Graeme Smith has given his stand regarding the return of both these players to the Indian team. Speaking to ANI, Graeme Smith said, ‘Looking at the amount of cricket the Indian team plays, it can be said that it is important to give rest to all the players from time to time and new players should also be given a chance. We have seen that many young players from India perform very well in the IPL and they have left their mark in the T20 format as well. I think the coach and selection panel should understand what the players need and what kind of players they need on which pitches. It is not so easy to select players with the kind of talent India has: Graeme Smith The former South African captain further said, ‘India has no dearth of talent and that is why they face a lot of difficulty in selecting players. According to me, along with the experienced players, some young players should also be included and only then the team will perform well. Let us tell you, Rohit and Virat had earlier played a T20 match against Australia in the World Cup. Afghanistan has also announced its team for this tour. Now it remains to be seen whether Afghanistan can give competition to India in its own backyard or not? 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…
SA20 will be played only for four weeks a year and there will be plenty of opportunity to play Test cricket: Graeme Smith
South Africa has to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand from 4 February. Graeme Smith. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The second edition of the SA20 is starting from January 10 and the tournament will be played till February 10. South Africa has to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand from 4 February. This is the reason why Cricket South Africa has announced its B team for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. In fact, many experienced players of South Africa will be seen playing in the upcoming season of SA20 and that is why Cricket South Africa has included many young players in the team in the two-match Test series against New Zealand. There are 7 uncapped players in this team. There are many people who have strongly criticized this South African team. Not only this, Cricket South Africa is also being heavily criticized for the fact that many players are giving more importance to T20 cricket instead of Test matches. Now former South African captain Graeme Smith has given his side regarding this. According to him, both Test cricket and SA20 can be played together. He also said that SA20 will only be played for four weeks and there is plenty of time throughout the year to play Test cricket. ODI cricket may also face a lot of challenges: Graeme Smith According to Sportsstar, Graeme Smith said, ‘SA20 is played only for four weeks a year and I don’t think it will cause any problem to anyone. Due to this franchise league tournament, South Africa will get many such young players who will be seen playing for the national team in international cricket in the future. I think it is only a matter of four weeks and there are still a lot of chances left to play Test cricket. Regarding ODI cricket, Graeme Smith said, ‘There are two more World Cups which have been sold to broadcasters. in South Africa in 2027 and in India in 2021. ODI cricket may also have to face a lot of challenges in the middle of this cycle. People are no longer enjoying watching the game which is slowing down. This can be said by looking at Test cricket and many people are enjoying T20 a lot and it is also becoming very successful. 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…
“I am very happy with Smith’s performance at number 4” – Cummins probably does not want to make Steve Smith the opener.
Pat Cummins and Steve Smith (Pic Source-Twitter) Ever since David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket, many opening batsmen have been seen as his replacement, especially in Test cricket. Players like Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw were included in this list. However, the team management was open to the idea of trying Cameron Green at the top of the order along with Usman Khawaja. AlthoughBefore the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney, Steve Smith had expressed his desire to open, which made the decision even more difficult for the team management. marnus labuschagne supported the idea and said that it would give him a lot of motivation to improve in the longest format. However, captain Pat Cummins does not support this and is happy with Smith playing at number four. The captain said that he has no problem from numbers 3 to 6, as Labuschagne, Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh have performed well. Steve Smith will bat at number 4 only – Pat Cummins Pat Cummins was quoted by Cricbuzz as saying, “I am very happy with (Smith’s) performance at number 4. Obviously Marnus (Labuschen), Steve (Smith), Travie (Head) and (Mitchell) Marsh have been very influential at Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6. So the first instinct is probably not to disrupt it.” Warner was a tremendous player in red-ball cricket and Cummins said that it would be difficult for anyone to replace him. The 30-year-old did not give a clear indication of the player who could replace Warner in the final playing XI, but said that players who have scored runs in the Sheffield Shield will be considered for this. Cummins said, “Obviously it will be really difficult to repeat what Davey has done. I think what you really look for is who is in the best position to score runs. But I think, in Test cricket, there are some things that remain true – and that is that you have to put pressure on the opponent. You have to tick the scoreboard. Not always – but most of the time – you have to keep the scoreboard moving. There are some thoughts, but realistically, if someone is scoring runs in Shield cricket, it is probably a good sign that they can do it at the next level.” Also read: Wasim Akram got furious on social media, read what is the whole matter
Perhaps Steve Smith was waiting for David Warner’s retirement, the greed to become an opener awakened in his mind!
After the retirement of David Warner, there is a lot of discussion about who will open in his place in the Test. The names of players like Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne are coming to the fore at this time. Steve Smith David Warner (Photo Source: X/Twitter) David Warner and Steve Smith: The last match of the three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. This test match is the last match of David Warner’s test career. Warner has also announced his retirement from the ODI format, although he has expressed his desire to play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. David Warner will continue to play in the T20 format. After the retirement of David Warner, there is a lot of discussion about who will open in his place in the Test. The names of players like Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne are coming to the fore at this time. But meanwhile, David Warner’s friend Steve Smith has expressed his desire to take his place. I am looking forward to opening in Tests – Steve Smith Australia’s legendary player Steve Smith has expressed his desire to open in the Test format. Speaking on ABC Grandstand after the third day of the third Test against Pakistan, Steve Smith said, ‘I would be happy to be in the top order, if that is what they want to do then I am very keen. I am sure the selectors and Ron (Andrew McDonald) and Pat Cummins will talk after this match. But yes, I am very interested in this role. Steve Smith has been an amazing batsman for Australia at number-3 and number-4. At number-3, Steve Smith has scored runs at an average of 67.07, which includes 8 centuries. At the same time, in number-4, he has scored runs at an average of 61.46 which includes 19 centuries. Also read- Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in a single over, putting Pakistan on the back foot. Players like openers Matt Shaw, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris are in line to replace David Warner in the Test format. Some experts have also taken the name of Cameron Green. Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald had said a few weeks ago that Marnus Labuschagne bats at number 3. After the retirement of David Warner, he can be promoted as an opener. After the Test series against Pakistan, Australia will play a Test series against West Indies at home. Whose first match will be played in Adelaide from 17 January.
AUS vs PAK 3rd Test: Third day’s play stopped due to Steve Smith, know the big reason behind it
Smith has played an innings of 38 runs in the match. Steve Smith and Jamal. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) After winning the first two Test matches against Pakistan, the Pat Cummins-led Australia cricket team will face Shan Masood and Co. in the third and final Test match from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Today on January 5 the third part of the game started. However, today, on the third day of the game, the game had to be stopped for some time due to Australian batsman Steve Smith. Let us tell you that what happened was that during Australia’s first innings, Steve Smith was batting, but before the 71st over, he saw something on the sight screen, which distracted him. So Smith requested the umpire to remove this thing, due to which the match had to be stopped for a while on the third day of the game. So if we tell you about Steve Smith’s performance in the match, for Australia, in the first innings he scored 38 runs in 86 balls, in which he hit three fours. Watch the viral video of this incident Well the extended delay ends with the retrieval of… whatever that is #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/ZoFGEiohZm — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2024 On the other hand, if we tell you the status of this match, at present the host Australian team is sitting in the driver’s seat. Till the time of writing the news, Pakistan cricket team has taken a lead of 77 runs over Australia by scoring 63 runs at the loss of 4 wickets after 22 overs in the second innings. Currently, Mohammad Rizwan is present at the crease with 3* runs and Saud Shakeel has scored 0* runs. From Pakistan, Abdullah Shafiq and Shan Masood are out for zero without opening the account. While Sam Ayub scored 33 runs and Babar Azam scored 23 runs. So far, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Travis Head have got 1-1 wicket in bowling from Australia. Also read- ‘If SA20 does not happen, we will not have Test cricket at all’ South African coach Shukri Conrad regarding the Test series against New Zealand IPL 2024: This strong playing XI of RCB will now bring the trophy to the franchise. Top 10 teams making lowest scores against India in Test cricket These 5 Indian batsmen have never been able to score a Test century in South Africa These 10 big records will be broken in international cricket in 2023 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023
AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam could not lead Pakistan to victory but had a lot of fun with Steve Smith on the field
Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test match played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. AUS vs PAK (Pic Source-Twitter) Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test match played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. In this match, all the players from Australia performed very well and played an important role in the victory of their team. Talking about Pakistan, the team players could not leave their mark in this match. During the match, Pakistan team’s experienced batsman Babar Azam was seen joking with Steve Smith. Actually Babar Azam was taking guard before Nathan Lyon’s over. Meanwhile, Steve Smith, standing in the slip, said something to him, after which Babar Azam turned his bat towards him. Both were seen laughing after this. Here’s the video: Incredible banter! Look at how Babar asks Smith only to bat, when he is getting ready to take guard and Smith goes 🙏 #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/SYnsDFP7ao — Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 29, 2023 Australia won the second test match Let us tell you, Australia had scored 318 runs after losing all the wickets in its first innings of this match, in response to which Pakistan was all out for 264 runs in its first innings. After this, the bowlers of Pakistan team performed very well and all out Australia for 262 runs in their second innings. For the hosts, in the second innings, Steve Smith played a brilliant inning of 50 runs in 176 balls with the help of three fours, while Mitchell Marsh scored 96 runs in 130 balls with the help of 13 fours. Alex Carey also contributed 53 runs. For Pakistan, in the second innings, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mir Hamza took four wickets each while Aamer Jamal took two wickets. After this, Pakistan was all out for 237 runs in its second innings. On behalf of the team, captain Shan Masood played an excellent inning of 60 runs while Babar Azam scored 41 runs. Young player Agha Salman scored 50 runs in 70 balls with the help of 6 fours while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 35 runs. However, no player could lead his team to victory in this match. For Australia, captain Pat Cummins took 5 wickets while Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets. Host Australia is leading 2-0 in the three-match Test series. 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL
After the initial setbacks, Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith played valuable innings for their team from Australia.
By the end of the third day’s play, Australia had scored 187 runs after losing 6 wickets in their second innings. AUS VS PAK (Pic Source-Twitter) This time Australia The second test match between India and Pakistan is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The play of the third day of this match has ended. By the end of the third day’s play, Australia had scored 187 runs after losing 6 wickets in their second innings. The team is still ahead of Pakistan by 241 runs. Let us tell you, Australia had scored 318 runs in its first innings after losing all the wickets. On behalf of the team, Marnus Labuschagne played an inning of 63 runs in 155 balls with the help of five fours. Apart from him, Usman Khawaja had made a valuable contribution of 42 runs. In reply, Pakistan was all out for 264 runs in its first innings. On behalf of the team, Abdullah Shafiq scored 62 runs while captain Shan Masood played an excellent inning of 54 runs. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 42 runs. Australia scored 187 runs losing 6 wickets in its second innings. At the end of the third day’s play, Alex Carey is batting on 16* runs. In the second innings for the team, Steve Smith scored 50 runs in 176 balls with the help of three fours, while Mitchell Marsh played an important inning of 96 runs in 130 balls with the help of 13 fours. Let us tell you, Australia had lost its first four wickets for just 16 runs. After this, there was a valuable partnership of 153 runs for the fifth wicket between Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh. So far, Mir Hamza and Shaheen Shah Afridi have taken three wickets each for Pakistan. The fourth day of the game is going to be very important for both the teams. Let us tell you, Australia had defeated Pakistan by 360 runs in the first test match. In that match, all the players from Australia performed very well and played an important role in the victory of their team. Now it remains to be seen which team wins this second test match? I cannot believe Mir Hamza’s delivery to Travis Head swung this much. Incredible😱 #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/qv915Kn2Ac — Ibee December 28, 2023 So, Shaheen Shah Afridi is back; I hope he maintains this consistency and continues shining for us. Job well done, Mir Hamza! You were amazing. Keep up the good work and continue putting in the effort.#AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cZKE3cB58Q — Maham Bukhari (@bukhari2306) December 28, 2023 Pakistan can still win this Test match👏🏽👏🏽Who says no? #AUSvsPAK — Malik Saad Awan (@Itz__saadawan) December 28, 2023 #STUMPS ON DAY 3 ✅#AusvsPak, pic.twitter.com/OYuN2A3jU1 — Abdul Tousif (@AbdulTousif11) December 28, 2023 We have a new hero at Melbourne ladies and gentlemen and the name is Mir Hamza!@mirhamza_k #PAKvsAUS #AUSvPAK #PAKvAUS #AUSvsPAK #MirHamza pic.twitter.com/UF8oB9QKzT — Call~Me~ZAIFI (@MrHuzaifi) December 28, 2023 Mir Hamza telling the Indian bowlers, if I become the coach of India, I will tell you how to get Travis Head…
