DTVHINDI“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
Steve Waugh is surprised to see South Africa’s test team against New Zealand, gives a big statement
According to Steve Waugh, this is the end of Test cricket and ICC and some other boards should come together to save it. Steve Waugh (Pic Source-Twitter) Recently Cricket South Africa has announced its team for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. 7 uncapped players have been included in this South Africa team. Actually, senior players will play in SA20 2024 and this is the reason why they will not be seen playing in this Test series. Former Australian captain Steve Waugh is very disappointed with this and has expressed his views regarding the future of Test cricket. According to Steve Waugh, this is the end of Test cricket and ICC and some other boards should come together to save it. The former Australia captain shared the picture of the South Africa Test team on his official social media account and wrote, ‘Is this the decisive time for the end of Test cricket? Certainly the ICC, along with the cricket boards of India, England and Australia, should take major steps to avoid the demise of this game. He further wrote, ‘First of all all Test players should be paid premium and equal match fees. History must be good about something. If we stand by and look at the statistics, the legacies of Bradman, Grace and Sobers will be destroyed. Here is Steve Waugh’s post: Let us tell you, South Africa is currently playing a Test series against the Indian team, after which they have to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand. The first match of these two match test series is starting from 4th February while the second and final match will be played from 13th February. The captaincy of South Africa team has been handed over to Neil Brand. Here is the South Africa team for the New Zealand test: Neil Brand (captain), David Bedingham, Ruan de Sward, Clyde Fortuyn (wk), Zubair Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihalali Mpongwana, Duane Ollivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Pietersen, Dane Peet, Renard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg , Khaya Jondo. 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 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
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
IND vs ENG 2024: Ben Stokes angry at Steve Harmison’s statement ‘England deserves to lose the Test series to India 5-0’
Ben Stokes reacted to Steve Harmison’s statement. Ben Stokes and Steve Harmison. (Image Source: Getty Images) England’s tour of India 2024, IND vs ENG: Former England cricketer Steve Harmison (Steve Harrison) and Test captain Ben Stokes (ben stokes) have come face to face regarding the upcoming Test series against India. Steve Harmison believes that the England cricket team’s chances of victory in the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in India will depend on their preparation. The cricket commentator further said that if England comes to India three days before the first Test match starting on January 25, then Ben Stokes’s team deserves to lose against Team India by a margin of 5-0. England deserve to lose the series 5-0: Steve Harmison Steve Harmison said on the TALKSport cricket podcast: “If England go to India three days early, they deserve to lose the series 5-0, they really deserve to be beaten. I am an old man. And this is what they’re going to say: ‘Times have changed, the game has changed.’ Read here: Kieron Pollard appointed assistant coach of England team for T20 World Cup 2024 But I tell you, the preparation has not changed. You can neither go to India with less preparation nor with too much preparation. You can arrive in India six weeks in advance and still not be prepared for that emotion.” Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison After which England captain Ben Stokes has now reacted to Steve Harmison’s statement and said that he will organize a camp in Abu Dhabi before the tour of India and this will be enough for his preparation for the Test series. Needed Ben Stokes wrote on Let us tell you, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala will host five test matches between England and India. Good job we’re going to Abu Dhabi for a training camp before we go to India for even more training before that 1st test then isn’t it. https://t.co/2Q0qCOEbFO — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 28, 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 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…
When Pakistan gave gifts to the Australian team on Christmas, the former spinner said, ‘Would Sourav Ganguly have brought Christmas gifts for Steve Waugh?’
Australia has made a strong hold on Pakistan in the second test. AUS vs PAK (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, during the three-match Test series on Australia tour, Pakistan cricket team was seen giving gifts to Australian cricketers on the occasion of Christmas. Before the start of the second Test match in Melbourne, the Pakistani team gave gifts to the Australian players during an indoor practice session and also presented candies, gifts etc. to the players’ families and children. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared some photos and videos regarding this on its official X account. On the other hand, while talking about this gesture of Pakistan towards the Australian team, former Australian spinner Kerry O’Keeffe has given a big statement. Carey has asked whether Sourav Ganguly would have brought a Christmas gift for Steve Waugh. Kerry O’Keeffe gave a big statement Let us tell you that 74-year-old Carey O’Keefe, who played cricket for Australia between 1971 and 1977, said through a video uploaded by Fox Cricket – Is this Test series being played just for excitement? You won’t be able to beat Australia on morale alone. Pakistan gave gifts yesterday on Christmas. Would Sourav Ganguly have brought a Christmas gift for Steve Waugh, no. Carrie O’Keefe further said- You have to show a great game to win against Australia. You must have some aggression. It is very pleasant for Pakistan since the beginning of Boxing Day Test. Australia vs Pakistan second test, condition of second day On the other hand, if we tell you about the ongoing second test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne, today Australia started playing ahead of 187 runs and scored a total of 318 runs in the first innings. At the time of stumps on the second day, Pakistan has scored 194 runs for the loss of 6 wickets after 55 overs, and is still behind Australia by 124 runs on the basis of first innings. For Pakistan, currently Mohammad Rizwan is at the crease scoring 29* and Aamer Jamal 2*. read this also- SA vs IND: Sachin Tendulkar’s big reaction on KL Rahul’s century came to the fore 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 4 famous cricketers whose jerseys were retired
