DTVHINDIAfter Kane Williamson, 2 more star players rejected New Zealand team’s central contract- Board upset!
New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have taken a big decision regarding their central contracts. Devon Conway (Photo Source: Getty Images) The New Zealand Cricket Board suffered a major setback when star batsman Kane Williamson turned down the central contract. Now when New Zealand is looking for players for its team, openers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have taken a big decision regarding their central contracts. While Devon Conway has opted for a contingent contract, Finn Allen has turned down a central contract to focus more on franchise cricket opportunities. What did Devon Conway say about his contract Conway, 33, who has been selected for the Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, has committed to all international matches for the next 12 months, except the white-ball series against Sri Lanka in January. Actually, Conway wants to play in SA20, the third edition of which is starting from January 9. He also said that his family is the main reason behind choosing a casual contract. He said on this- “First of all I would like to thank New Zealand Cricket for their cooperation in this process. The decision to walk away from the central contract has been a well-thought out one. I believe this is the best decision for me and my family at this time.” “I am excited to be part of the upcoming Test squad for the crucial phase of the ICC World Test Championship cycle and, if selected, also look forward to featuring in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February next year.” Let us tell you that Trent Boult, Martin Guptill had walked away from the national contract in 2022 itself in search of franchise cricket opportunities, while Kane Williamson has taken this decision this year. What statement came from New Zealand Cricket “We are delighted with Devon’s decision to commit to the Blackcaps – he is a quality player who has made strong contributions to the squad over the last few years. It is important to have flexibility in our system to deal with some of the challenges presented by franchise cricket in the current environment – and this is another example of how we are working hard to retain our best players.”
IPL 2025: 3 teams that can appoint Ravichandran Ashwin as their captain in the upcoming season
Ravichandran Ashwin recently captained the Dindigul Dragons in the Tamil Nadu Premier League and played a key role in leading his team to their maiden TNPL trophy. R Ashwin (Image Credit- Twitter X) Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recently captained the Dindigul Dragons in the Tamil Nadu Premier League and played a key role in leading his team to their maiden TNPL trophy. After the league matches were over, Dindigul Dragons finished fourth in the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024 points table. However, after this the team first won the eliminator and then also won the qualifier 2. Not only this, the team defeated Lyca Kovai Kings in the final and won the trophy of this great tournament. Recently, Dindigul Dragons batsman Baba Indrajit also praised Ravichandran Ashwin’s contribution. There are many teams in the Indian Premier League 2025 who are in dire need of a captain and they can include Ravichandran Ashwin in their squad in the upcoming season. Not only this, this franchise can also appoint Ravichandran Ashwin as the captain of their team. Today we tell you about three such franchises who can appoint Ravichandran Ashwin as their captain in IPL 2025. 1. Lucknow Super Giants R Ashwin (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Lucknow Super Giants secured their place in the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2022 and 2023 seasons. However, the team’s performance was very poor in the 2024 season and they finished seventh in the points table. After the defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow team owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain KL Rahul were seen arguing over something. Ravichandran Ashwin can play the role of captain of the Lucknow team very well. Another positive thing is that spinners get a lot of help at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and Ravichandran Ashwin can be seen playing an important role here.
How many ODI matches will India and Pakistan play before Champions Trophy 2025? Know the schedule of other teams here as well-
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9 next year under the hosting of Pakistan. Champions Trophy 2025 (Photo Source: Getty Images) ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is to be played in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March next year. Whether India will be a part of this tournament or not is still a question mark. BCCI has not yet given any formal statement regarding Team India’s participation. Amidst all this, the schedule of how many ODI matches all the 8 participating teams are going to play before the Champions Trophy 2025 has been revealed. Let us tell you, those 8 teams have got a place in the tournament, which were in the top-8 in the points table of ODI World Cup 2023. At the same time, Pakistan had already qualified as the host. ODI schedule of all teams before Champions Trophy 2025- India- 3 ODI matches India has to play only 3 ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team will play a three-match ODI series against England in February next year. Let us tell you, India recently suffered a 2-0 defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan – 6 ODI matches 1. Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2024, UAE (3 matches) 2. Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 (3 matches) Pakistan- 10 or 11 ODI matches Pakistan can play a total of 11 ODIs before the Champions Trophy 2025. 1. Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024 (3 matches) 2. Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 (3 matches) 3. Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024 (3 matches) 4. Pakistan ODI Tri-Series (Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if team reaches the final. Australia – 8 ODI matches 1. Australia tour of England, 2024 (5 matches) 2. Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024 (3 matches) Bangladesh- 3 ODI matches Bangladesh will play 3 ODIs in the West Indies tour before the Champions Trophy 2025. England- 11 ODI matches 1. Australia tour of England, 2024 (5 matches) 2. England tour of West Indies, 2024 (3 matches) 3. England tour of India (3 matches) South Africa- 12 ODIs 1) Afghanistan vs South Africa, UAE, 2024 (3 matches) 2) Ireland vs South Africa, UAE, 2024 (3 matches) 3) Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024-25 (3 matches) 4) Pakistan ODI Troy Series (Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if they reach the final) New Zealand – 6 ODI matches 1) Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024-25 (3 matches) 2) Pakistan ODI tri-series (Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if they reach the final)
“They can beat big teams, I call them Consistent…”- Big statement by USA assistant coach Vincent Vinay Kumar
Vinay Kumar says that the USA team has improved a lot and they have the ability to beat big teams in the future. Vincent Vinay Kumar (Photo Source: The USA cricket team performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating teams like Canada and Pakistan in the league stage and reaching the Super-8 round. USA is going to tour the Netherlands for the white ball cricket series from August 13, for which the squad has been announced. Meanwhile, former Andhra cricketer Vincent Vinay Kumar has been appointed as assistant coach by the USA Cricket Board. He is very excited about this role. Vinay Kumar was earlier the batting consultant of USA. Vinay Kumar says that the USA team has improved a lot and they have the ability to beat big teams in the future. He says that he will work to instill the right mindset in the players so that they win matches against big teams in the future and remain consistent. USA has the ability to beat big teams- Vincent Vinay Kumar Speaking on Sports Star, Vincent Vinay Kumar said, I am happy to be part of the coaching staff with Stuart Law for the USA team. It will be different because after the World Cup the US team showed signs of proving that they can beat good teams. I will play a good role in ensuring that their mindset is right to believe that they can beat big teams and be more consistent in their performances at this stage. USA squad for Netherlands tour USA ODI Squad: Monank Patel (Captain), Aaron Jones (Vice Captain), Smit Patel, Abhishek Paradkar, Harmeet Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Jasdeep Singh, Milind Kumar, Nostusha Kenjige, Saiteeja Mukkamalla, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Utkarsh Srivastava, Yasir Mohammad T20 Team: Monank Patel (Captain), Aaron Jones (Vice Captain), Andries Gaus, Abhishek Paradkar, Harmeet Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Jasdeep Singh, Muhammad-Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, Nosthusha Kenjige, Saiteeja Mukkamalla, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Utkarsh Srivastava, Yasir Mohammad
“Nothing to worry about, we will take it as a game plan…” – Rohit Sharma’s big statement on the team’s weakness against spin
Regarding the team’s weakness against spin, Rohit Sharma says that it is not a matter of concern. Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: X/Twitter) India has lost the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka by 2-0. In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma and company were all out for 138 runs in 26.1 overs while chasing the target of 249 runs. Sri Lanka won the match by 110 runs and also won a bilateral series against India after 27 years. Captain Rohit Sharma has expressed disappointment over Team India’s defeat. He has also made a big statement about the team’s weakness against spin. We will look at it as a game plan- Rohit Sharma India’s weakness against spin has become apparent in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. In the second ODI, Sri Lankan spinner Jeffrey Vandersey took 6 wickets, due to which Team India was all out for 208 runs and the team had to lose the match by 32 runs. Meanwhile, in the third ODI, spinner Dunith Velalage took 5 wickets and the Indian innings faltered again. Regarding the team’s weakness against spin, Rohit Sharma says that it is not a matter of concern. Speaking at the post-match presentation after the match, Rohit Sharma said, I don’t think it’s a concern (spin problem) but it’s something we have to look at individually and as a gameplan. There can never be complacency when you’re playing for India. There’s no chance of that when I’m the captain. Losing a series is not the end of the world- Rohit Sharma Indian captain Rohit Sharma also praised the performance of the Sri Lankan team in the series. He also said that there is nothing wrong in losing the series, what matters is what your preparation is after the defeat and how you make a comeback. Rohit Sharma further said, You have to give credit to good cricket. Sri Lanka played better than us, we looked at the conditions and went ahead with the combination, there are also people who needed to be looked at and hence the changes. We need to focus on a number of areas rather than the positives of this series because next time we face such conditions we need to be better prepared. These things happen, losing a series is not the end of the world, you will lose the odd series here and there but it is about how you bounce back after a loss.
The multi-format series between Australia and India’s ‘A’ teams is starting from August 7, know the full schedule here
While Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australia ‘A’ team, Minnu Mani will be the captain of the India ‘A’ team. Australia Women (AUS-W) and India Women (IND-W) (Photo Source: Twitter) There will be a fierce clash between India Women and Australia’s ‘A’ team in the upcoming multi-format series. Let us tell you, this series will start with T20 format and then ODI and four-day test match will be played between the two teams. While Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australia ‘A’ team, Minnu Mani has been given the responsibility of captaining the India ‘A’ team. Shabnam Shakeel has also been included in the India ‘A’ team but she is not fully fit yet. However, Saima Thakur has been included in the team as a standby player. This multi-format series is starting from August 7 and the four-day test match between the two teams will start from August 22 at the Gold Coast District Cricket Club. It is good news for all cricket fans that all the matches of this multi-format series will be live streamed on www.cricket.com.au and CA Live app and there will also be coverage on Kayo. This is the schedule of this multi format series Let us tell you, the three-match T20 series is starting from August 7 and its final match will be played on August 11. All three matches will be played at Alan Border Field. After this, the three-match ODI series will start from August 14 and its final match will be played on August 18. All three matches will be played at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena. The only four-day Youth Test will be played from August 22 to August 25. Here is the squad: Australia ‘A’: Maitlan Brown, Maddy Dark, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltom (wicketkeeper), Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charlie Knott (vice-captain), Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Grace Parsons, Courtney Sippel, Tyla Vlaminck, Tahlia Wilson India ‘A’: Minnu Mani (captain), Shweta Sehrawat (vice-captain), Priya Punia, Shubha Satish, Tejal Hasabnis, Kiran Navgire, Sajna Sajeevan, Uma Chhetri (wicketkeeper), Shipra Giri (wicketkeeper), Raghavi Bisht, Sayaka Ishaque, Mannat Kashyap, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra, Meghna Singh, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakeel (subject to fitness), S Yashashree. Stan by: Saima Thakor 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
Which teams have tied the most matches in ODI cricket, know where India stands in the top 3?
Indian Team (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Which top 3 team has the most ties/draws in ODI cricket, The first ODI match played between India and Sri Lanka on 2 August at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo was tied. With the result of this match being drawn, Team India has broken a special record of the Australian team. In other words, Team India has reached the second position in the list of teams with the most number of tied matches in ODI cricket. The most recent tied match took place on August 2, 2024 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Chasing a target of 231 runs, India were all out for 230 in 47.5 overs, resulting in a tie. Despite a good start, India’s middle order faltered. India lost their last two wickets without scoring a run and witnessed their 10th tied match in history. India left Australia behind in this record
SL vs IND 1st T20: These players including Sanju Samson did not get a place in Team India, see the playing XI of both the teams
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl in the match. Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube (Image Credit- Twitter SL vs IND: The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka. Here it will be seen playing a 3-match T20 and a 3-match ODI series. The T20 series has started today on 27 July, Saturday with the first T20 match to be held in Pallekele. In the match, host Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. India will have to bat first in this match. But for your information, let us tell you that in this match, four more Indian players including Sanju Samson have not been included in the playing eleven. Let us know why these players have not got a place in the first T20 match against Sri Lanka? Because of this reason, these players including Sanju are not playing Let us tell you that during the toss, the new captain of the Indian T20 cricket team Suryakumar Yadav said – This pitch looks good and it is okay to bat first. The brand of cricket will remain the same, the relationship I have with him (Gambhir) for so many years is special. In today’s match, Shivam Dubey, Sanju Samson, Khalil Ahmed and Washington Sundar are the four players who will not play. That T20 World Cup is history, and today we will start from zero, which is a new challenge for us. You can guess from Surya’s statement that Sanju Samson and the other players have not been dropped due to poor form, but the management has shown more faith in other players instead of these players. That is why these players are not playing in today’s match. Playing XI of both teams for the match: Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Mahish Theekshana, Mathisha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka. India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
Suryakumar Yadav got the command of the Indian team’s T20 series against Sri Lanka in place of Hardik Pandya, many people gave their reaction on social media
In this tour, Suryakumar Yadav has been given the command of India’s T20 team while Rohit Sharma will captain the ODI team. Hardik Pandya (Image Credit- Twitter X) Today, on 18th July, India has announced its team for the Sri Lanka tour. In this tour, Suryakumar Yadav has been given the command of India’s T20 team while Rohit Sharma will captain the ODI team. For quite some time now, there have been reports that Hardik Pandya could be given the captaincy in the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, but in his place, Suryakumar Yadav has been given this responsibility in the upcoming series. Let us tell you, Hardik Pandya has captained the Indian team before and his record has been very good in it. Not only this, Hardik Pandya also captained the Mumbai Indians team in the Indian Premier League 2024. After the end of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma has retired from the T20 format and many people believed that now Hardik Pandya should be given this important responsibility. However, many people are very disappointed that Hardik Pandya has not been given the captaincy of India in the T20 team for the Sri Lanka tour. However, Hardik Pandya will be seen playing for the Indian team in the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Many people gave their reactions on social media regarding Hardik Pandya not being appointed as the captain of the Indian team’s T20 team: As things stand, Hardik Pandya will play under Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in ODIs and T20Is respectively. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be captained by Hardik Pandya in the IPL. Connect-the-dots happening here. But as far as I believe, the recent developments will… — Aayush Mahajan (@CricGlance) July 18, 2024 Rohit Sharma played politics with Virat Kohli & sacked him as captain. Rohit Sharma played dirty politics with Hardik Pandya & Kl Rahul because they are close to Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma: The most insecure cricketer ever in Indian cricket history 💔💔.#INDvsSL #klrahul pic.twitter.com/p56LtVGFXJ — Krity (@KritibratMandal) July 18, 2024 hardik pandya what’s stopping you from leading RCB and taking us to the trophy👉🏻👈🏻 pic.twitter.com/cGLGgeA9df — ๋⚝ (@vihloxazine) July 18, 2024 So much hate for this man just like Hardik pandya He gonna change things very quickly. Future of Indian Cricket⭐⭐⭐ He answered all the critics with his performance. BGT, Champions Trophy 🏆 is His Territory for sure pic.twitter.com/z4SZ2dkUQk — Kabinesh (@Kabinesh_5) July 18, 2024 Thank you Hardik Pandya for leaving GT & letting BCCI discover leadership quality in Shubman Gill 🥂 — Pam Parker 🐼 (@Pam_mogudu) July 18, 2024 Won IPL Trophy as Captain.– Play Final in 2nd season as Captain.– Captain of Mumbai Indians.– Lead Team India in T20I for more than a year.– The MVP of India in T20 WC 2024. Hardik Pandya is not the Captain and also not even he’s Vice Captain of India – Feel for Hardik. pic.twitter.com/wKoa0VbFDt — Komal chand Meena (@Komalchandmeena) July 18, 2024 Hardik Pandya Sacked through team announcement pic.twitter.com/T4w0CJoFAz — VI.RO45 (@UniquePullShot) July 18, 2024 Politics…
5 IPL teams showed mild interest in participating in Hundred team London Spirit: MCC President Mark Nicholas
However, the 49 per cent private stake in the team has not yet received approval from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Mark Nicholas and London Spirit (Image Credit- Twitter X) Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president and well-known cricket commentator and author Mark Nicholas has recently made a big statement saying that five IPL teams have shown mild interest in taking a stake in Lord’s-based The Hundred franchise London Spirit. It is worth noting that the current MCC President is going to become the chairman of the London Spirit franchise in October. Nicholas’ statement has come at a time when MCC CEO Guy Lavender has sought permission from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to give 49 percent private stake in the London Spirit franchise. However, Mark Nicholas has not announced the names of the IPL teams that have shown mild interest in taking a stake in this team. But this stake will be bid by the franchise and the remaining 51 percent stake will remain with the London Spirit franchise, due to which the ownership of the franchise will also remain with the team. Mark Nicholas had given a statement earlier Let us tell you that regarding the above issue, Mark Nicholas had said in World Cricket Connects on July 5 this month that the voting we are doing is to accept the ECB’s offer of 51 percent stake in this franchise (London Spirit). We will always be a members’ club. The first goal is membership harmony because as a member you are entitled to an idea. Let us tell you that when the World Cricket Connect was organized in England, top officials of the cricket world along with top officials of the ICC had come to participate in it. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah and some owners of IPL teams were also present here. However, it is not yet clear which teams are going to buy stake in the London Spirit team. So once the bidding process is completed by the ECB, only then the names of the teams buying stake will be revealed.
