DTVHINDI“Exclude Shardul Thakur from the team and bring this spinner in the team” – K Srikkanth’s demand for the second test match.
Ahead of the second Test match against South Africa, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth demanded the inclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin in India’s playing eleven. Ashwin got a chance to play in the first Test due to Jadeja’s back spasm. In the Centurion Test, Ashwin bowled economically, conceding only 41 runs in 19 overs and taking just one wicket. Srikanth asked to choose Ashwin instead of Shardul Thakur. He believes that Jadeja and Ashwin together can put pressure on the Proteas batsmen. Despite India opting for a four-man pace attack in the opening Test, the former India opener suggested that Ashwin can team effectively with Jadeja as he bowls economical and can help India against South Africa in the upcoming Cape Town Test. Can present a challenge to the lineup. Ashwin is a better player than Shardul Thakur – K Srikanth Srikanth said on his YouTube channel, “I will still give a chance to Ashwin. I believe Ashwin is better than Shardul Thakur. I will play Ashwin instead of Shardul. Even if he doesn’t take five wickets, he will definitely take some (wickets). Probably, he will form a good combination with Jadeja and bowl tightly. These two can work together and take 4-5 wickets, you never know. That will be enough, he will have done his job.” It is noteworthy that the second and final Test is going to start from January 3 in Cape Town. In such a situation, Team India can consider changes in its playing eleven with the aim of leveling the series. Talking about the team combination, the 64-year-old stressed on the need for fairness and also talked about not dropping Prasidh Krishna after one match.
AUS v PAK: Australia eyes clean sweep, announces strongest playing XI for final test match
Warner and Usman Khawaja will open the batting for the last time, while the pair of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will once again try to play a big innings after consecutive poor scores. While Cameron Green was seen practicing for quite some time in the nets, he is being left out of the team due to in-form Mitchell Marsh. When Marsh came to bat in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test, the team’s score was 16/4 and from there he scored an excellent inning of 96 runs and as a result, he got a place in the team again. Australia has a busy schedule from early 2024. After the Pak series, the team will play an all-format series against West Indies from January 17 and then a series against New Zealand from February 21. Despite workload management, Australia has decided not to make any changes in the team and the brilliant trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will handle the responsibility of the fast bowling department. Players like Travis Head and Nathan Lyon have also retained their places in the playing eleven, while wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey will also remain in the squad. Australia’s playing XI for the third test against Pakistan: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood Also read: David Warner’s baggy green goes missing before the farewell test; Australian star’s emotional video went viral
AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Big news for Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed can play in SCG Test!
The issue now is how he feels after today’s training session. Abrar Ahmed (Pic Source-Twitter) Pakistan Cricket Team’s tour of Australia 2023-24, AUS vs PAK: A good news has emerged before the third and last Test match between Australia and Pakistan to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed may regain match fitness for the third Test against Australia. Let us tell you, early last month, Abrar Ahmed suffered an injury in his right leg on the third day of the four-day Test match against Australia Prime Minister’s XI. Abrar Ahmed bowled in the nets without any problem In this match, he bowled a total of 27 overs and gave 80 runs while taking the wicket of Marcus Harris. Due to which he missed two consecutive Test matches against Australia. Read here: How Shaheen Afridi became Pakistan’s T20I captain? Shahid Afridi’s reply sets the internet on fire But now a report in ESPNcricinfo is claiming that Abrar Ahmed “bowled for a long time without any problem in the nets during Pakistan’s training session today on January 1, but given the nature of his injury, it is difficult to say.” Whether he will be able to participate in the SCG Test or not.” The report of ESPNcricinfo also states that the nerve in Abrar Ahmed’s right leg is compressed and there is weakness in his muscles, due to which he is facing problems. He was also given injections during treatment. Read here: January 1 – Evening News Headlines All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening. Can Abrar Ahmed play in SCG Test? But the issue now is how he feels after today’s training session. If Ahmed does not feel much pain or discomfort in the next hours, he can be selected in the playing eleven for the third match against Australia. If Abrar is unable to regain match fitness, Pakistan will not risk him as the off-spinner is also part of the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Pakistan has an option in the form of right-arm spinner Sajid Khan. 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
SA vs IND: Before the second test, Virat Kohli hit a skyscraper six to Ravi Ashwin during the practice session, you also watch the video.
PTI journalist has shared a video on social media in which it can be seen that Virat Kohli is playing very good shots in the nets against Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin. Virat Kohli (Pic Source-Twitter) Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli is practicing vigorously in the nets before the second Test match against South Africa starting from January 3. The Indian team could not win the first test match. The performance of the Indian team in the first Test match was quite disappointing and they had to face defeat against South Africa by an innings and 32 runs. However, now the Indian team would definitely like to win the second test match. PTI journalist has shared a video on social media in which it can be seen that Virat Kohli is playing very good shots in the nets against Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin. Virat Kohli played a very good shot towards mid-wicket on a ball from Mohammad Siraj. Not only this, the experienced batsman also hit a long six against Ravichandran Ashwin. Let us tell you, Virat Kohli had scored 76 runs in the second innings of the first test match. He played a very good innings against the South African bowlers but due to lack of support from any other player, the Indian team could not win the first test. However, now their eyes will be on winning the second test. Here’s the video: Virat Kohli at nets. Lofts Ashwin for a Six.#IndianCricketTeam #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/W9MkUGMvwB — Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) January 1, 2024 In the first Test match played in Centurion, the best wicketkeeper batsman of the Indian team, KL Rahul also batted very well and scored an important century for his team in the first innings. The most disappointing thing for the Indian team is that apart from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, no other batsman is in form at the moment. Not only this, the team’s bowlers have also failed to bowl well. After the end of the first Test, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma had said that apart from Jasprit Bumrah, no other bowler was able to bowl well. At present, both the teams will have their eyes on the second test match which is starting from January 3. Now it remains to be seen whether the Indian team can win the second test or whether South Africa wins this series. 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…
SA vs IND 2023-24: Irfan Pathan does not want to see these two players playing in Cape Town Test
The second and final match of the Test series between South Africa and India will be played in Cape Town from January 3. Irfan Pathan and Team India. (Image Source: Instagram/BCCI) India’s tour of South Africa 2023-24, SA vs IND: India started its South Africa tour in a very spectacular manner. Team India (Team India) won the T20I series under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, while KL Rahul led the visiting team to a historic win in the ODI series. But the Indian cricket team had a very disappointing start in the two-match Test series, as Rohit Sharma and his team suffered a humiliating defeat by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test match played in Centurion. After this crushing defeat, everyone is criticizing everything from the strategy of the Indian cricket team to bowling and batting. Irfan Pathan suggested some changes in India’s playing eleven Now the second and final match of the Test series between South Africa and India will be played in Cape Town from January 3, for which former Indian all-rounder and cricket commentator Irfan Pathan (Irfan Pathan) has suggested some changes in the playing eleven of Team India. Read here: Virat Kohli seen spending quality time with Anushka Sharma and Vamika Irfan Pathan was quoted by Star Sports as saying: “If Ravindra Jadeja is fit, he should be back in India’s playing eleven. R Ashwin did not bowl as well in the first Test as was expected of him in Centurion. India missed Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test, especially his batting at number 7. “Mukesh Kumar should be included in the playing eleven” If our captain Rohit Sharma wants to go into the Cape Town Test with the bowling attack that he played in Centurion, then so be it. But if you want to make changes in your playing 11, then Mukesh Kumar should be included in the playing eleven in place of Prasidh Krishna. But if the captain and the Indian team management have full confidence in Prasidh Krishna in the nets, then you should back him for the second Test.” 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
‘You were not dropped on the basis of form’ Marcus Harris on replacing David Warner in the Australian Test team
Warner has publicly selected Harris as his replacement in the Kangaroo Test team. David Warner and Marcus Harris (Pic Source-Twitter) Australian cricket team’s veteran left-handed batsman David Warner is going to say goodbye to Test cricket very soon. It is noteworthy that Warner is all set to bid farewell to Red Cricket after the Sydney Test match against Pakistan starting on Wednesday, January 3. So, after the departure of David Warner, the names of many contenders are coming forward for this post in the Australian team. However, the biggest name among these names is that of Marcus Harris. Warner himself has publicly said that Marcus has the potential to become his successor. On the other hand, now after his Test debut against India in 2018, a big statement of 31-year-old Harris has come out. Let us tell you that Harris has played 14 test matches for Australia so far, which also includes the Ashes series of 2022. Marcus Harris gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding his claim in the Australian team, Marcus Harris said in an interview to Sydney Herald – This gives me confidence that they (Australia) have seen me as the next opening batsman. Right now, I’m thinking I haven’t done anything wrong for this not to happen. My performance has been good for a long time. I think I accomplished what I wanted to do. Harris further said- Your confidence does not diminish because you have not been dropped on the basis of form. You may have heard that he was done in 2019, and he (Marcus Harris) probably won’t play again. But the last two years have been great years of his cricket career. Also read- IPL 2024: ‘Salesman’s skills are good’ Justin Langer made a big revelation in his conversation with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. 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
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
VIDEO: Rahul Dravid had a special conversation with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna before the Cape Town Test.
The second test match between South Africa and India is starting from January 3. Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) SA vs IND: Indian cricket team is currently on South Africa tour. A two-match test series is going on between the two teams here. It is noteworthy that in the first match of the series, host South Africa had defeated the Indian team by a huge margin of an innings and 32 runs. So now the second and last match of the series will be played between the two teams at Newlands, Cape Town from Wednesday, January 3. Also, it is very important for the Indian team to win this match. Because India would like to make a great start to the new year by winning this match. However, it will be a difficult task for India to win on the bouncy pitches of South Africa. On the other hand, before the Cape Town Test match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a video on its official X account. In this video, the players of the Indian team are seen practicing vigorously. In the video, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar and captain Rohit Sharma can be seen sweating. So in this video, Indian team head Rahul Dravid is seen having an important talk with young player Yashasvi Jaiswal and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna. Rahul’s seriousness with the players is worth seeing in the video. Watch this video shared by BCCI #TeamIndia are back in the nets and prepping 🆙 for the 2nd Test in Cape Town#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/zcY5J0FafW — BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2023 Mukesh or Avesh may get a chance in Cape Town test match According to the latest media reports, Mukesh Kumar or Avesh Khan may get a chance in place of fast bowler Prasidh Krishna in the Cape Town Test match. It is noteworthy that Prasidh did not perform much in his debut match in the Centurion Test. Also read- ‘Only Tendulkar played well for us’ Allan Donald gave a shocking statement after India’s crushing defeat in the first test 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
International players have made test cricket a joke, Venkatesh Prasad gave everyone a class
According to Venkatesh Prasad, franchise cricket has overtaken Test cricket and he is feeling very bad seeing this. Venkatesh Prasad (Photo Source: Twitter) Franchise league cricket has grown rapidly in recent times. Many international players want to play in franchise league cricket and want to play an important role in the victory of their team by performing well. There are many players who have terminated their central contracts with the national team and now their focus remains only on franchise leagues tournaments. Many former players are not liking the fact that star players are focusing more on franchise leagues cricket instead of playing for the international team. Now former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has presented his side regarding this matter. According to Venkatesh Prasad, franchise cricket has overtaken Test cricket and he is feeling very bad seeing this. Let us tell you, South Africa has recently announced its team for the Test series against New Zealand in which seven uncapped players have been included. This is because senior players will be seen playing in the SA20 league to be held in South Africa. A user on ‘X’ asked Venkatesh Prasad a question, ‘What would you like to say on the fact that South Africa has sent its third grade team in the Test series against New Zealand? Has taste become luxury?’ Venkatesh Prasad gave a brilliant answer On this Venkatesh Prasad said, ‘This is a very bad thing. Franchise cricket has overtaken Test cricket in importance. I hope this doesn’t happen again. Sets a very bad precedent. Sad that it has reached this state where Franchise cricket has overtaken Test cricket in priority. Hope this doesn’t become the way forward. — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) December 31, 2023 South Africa is currently playing a Test series against the Indian team and after this they have to tour New Zealand where two Test matches will be played. The first test match is starting from 4th February while the second will be played from 13th February. 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. 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 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history
Aakash Chopra chose his Test XI for 2023, gave place to 4 Indian players
Names of four Indian players are included in Aakash Chopra’s best Test XI. Aakash Chopra And Team India (Photo Source: Twitter) Former India batsman Aakash Chopra has selected his Test XI for 2023. Chopra has included four Indians, two Australians, three Englishmen and one player each from New Zealand and Bangladesh in the best Test team of the year 2023. Australia played 13 Tests in 2023, winning six and losing four. They also won the World Test Championship (WTC) final by defeating India by 209 runs at the Oval. Talking about India, they played eight matches, out of which they won three and lost three, while two matches ended in a draw. England won four and lost three of their eight Test matches in 2023, while one match ended in a draw. In a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra chose his Test team for the year 2023. He chose Australia’s Usman Khawaja and India’s Rohit Sharma as opening batsmen. Khawaja was the leading run-scorer in Tests in 2023, scoring 1210 runs in 13 matches at an average of 52.60 with three centuries and six fifties. Indian captain Rohit scored 545 runs in eight matches at an average of 41.92 with two centuries and two half-centuries. Chopra selected Joe Root, Virat Kohli and Harry Brook as middle-order batsmen while Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim got a place in the team as a keeper-batsman. Root scored 787 runs in eight matches at an average of 65.58 with two centuries and five half-centuries. Kohli scored a total of 671 runs in eight matches at an average of 55.91 with two centuries and as many fifties. Talking about Brook, he scored 701 runs in eight Test matches at an average of 53.92 with the help of one hundred and six half-centuries. Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Rahim played only four Tests in 2023 but scored 355 runs at an average of 50.71 with one hundred and two fifties. Jadeja and Ashwin get place in Aakash Chopra’s 2023 Test XI Chopra also picked Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as well as off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in his Test XI for 2023. While Jadeja has taken 33 wickets in seven matches at an average of 19.3 with two five-wicket hauls, he has also scored 281 runs at an average of 35.1. Experienced spinner Ashwin was the leading wicket-taker for India in Tests in 2023. He took 41 wickets in seven matches at an average of 17.02 with four five-wicket hauls. Australia’s Mitchell Starc, New Zealand’s Tim Southee and England’s Stuart Broad are the three fast bowlers in Chopra’s 2023 Test XI. Starc played nine Test matches at an average of 29.63, taking one five-wicket haul and three four-wicket hauls. Took 38 wickets with. Southee ended 2023 with 24 wickets at an average of 27.4 in seven Test matches, while the retired Broad took 38 wickets at an average of 26.28 in eight Test matches. Aakash Chopra’s Test XI of 2023: Usman Khawaja, Rohit Sharma, Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Harry Brook, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Starc, Tim Southee…
