DTVHINDIIND vs NZ: Sunil Gavaskar’s tremendous U-turn..! First got angry on Washington Sundar’s selection, now started praising
Former veteran player Sunil Gavaskar had strongly criticized the decision to make three changes in Team India in the second Test. Washington Sundar & Sunil Gavaskar (Photo Source: The second match of the Test series between India and New Zealand is being played in Pune. After losing by 8 wickets in the first test, Team India made three major changes. Shubman Gill returned and Washington Sundar, Akash Deep were also included in the playing 11. Former Indian veteran player Sunil Gavaskar had strongly criticized the decision of the team management. Gavaskar had said after the toss that, for the second Test against New Zealand, India might have nervously included Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. The veteran also said that no team makes three changes unless there is an injury concern. But now, seeing Washington Sundar’s performance against New Zealand, Sunil Gavaskar has taken a U-turn and is praising the young bowler a lot. What an inspiring selection – Sunil Gavaskar said about Sundar Washington Sundar took seven wickets for 59 runs in 23.1 overs in the first innings against New Zealand. He took the wickets of Rachin Ravindra (65), Tom Blundell (3), Daryl Mitchell (18), Glenn Phillips (9), Tim Southee (5), Ajaz Patel (4) and Mitchell Santner (33). Commenting on Sundar’s brilliant bowling on the first day of the game, Sunil Gavaskar said, “What an inspired choice. He has been selected in the playing-11 because he can bat a little and bowl a little.” Washington Sundar has taken three wickets so far in the second innings Washington Sundar has maintained his excellent form in the second innings against New Zealand. He has so far sent three batsmen to the pavilion. Sundar first dealt the first blow to New Zealand’s score of 36 by dismissing Devon Conway (17) in the 10th over. After this he dismissed Rachin Ravindra (9) and Daryl Mitchell (18) cheaply.
Shikhar Dhawan did a U-turn just two days after retiring, now decided to play in this league
Shikhar Dhawan retired from international cricket on 24 August. Shikhar Dhawan (Image Credit- Twitter X) After retiring from international cricket, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Monday joined Legends League Cricket (LLC). The 38-year-old veteran, who announced his retirement on Saturday (August 24), can now participate in the T20 league outside the Indian Premier League. Legends League Cricket will be organised in September. On joining Legends League Cricket (LLC), Shikhar Dhawan said, “My body is still ready for the demands of the game. I am comfortable with my decision and cricket is an integral part of my personality. It will never leave me. I am looking forward to reuniting with my cricketing friends and continuing to entertain my fans. We will create new memories together.” LLC founder made a big statement about Shikhar Dhawan Welcoming Dhawan to the league, Raman Raheja, Co-Founder, Legends League Cricket said, “We are thrilled to have Shikhar Dhawan join us. His experience and temperament will undoubtedly elevate the tournament and entertain the fans. We are looking forward to seeing him in action alongside other legends of cricket. This will further strengthen our position as the second innings for legendary cricketers.” Many cricket superstars have joined Legends League Cricket after retirement. This includes players like Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill and Hashim Amla, who joined the league soon after retirement. The next season of Legends League Cricket is scheduled to start in September 2024, in which retired cricketers will be seen playing. Dhawan’s participation is expected to attract a lot of attention, as fans are eager to see him on the field again.
James Anderson wants to take a U-turn from retirement, now expresses his desire to play in this league
James Anderson. (Image Source: Getty Images) James Anderson U Turn From Retirement: England fast bowler James Anderson, who recently retired from Test cricket, is now planning to take a U-turn from his retirement. After seeing the movement of the new ball in The Hundred 2024, he is planning to return to white ball cricket. Anderson last played in the T20 tournament 2014 T20 Blast Final. After that he completely focused on red ball cricket. Anderson is the fastest bowler in the world to take the most Test wickets. He is at number three in the overall list. Anderson has taken 269 wickets in 194 ODIs and 19 wickets in 18 T20 International matches. He played his last ODI in 2015 and his last T20 International match in 2009. After retirement, Anderson joined the England team as a bowling mentor for the last two matches of the Test series against the West Indies. He retired after playing the first Test match of this series. I want to make my career in T20 format James Anderson According to PA news agency, the veteran bowler said, “There is a little interest in the shorter format because I have not played for any franchise before. Watching The Hundred this year and seeing the ball swing, I feel that I can perform in it. I am probably in a bit of denial because I know very well that I will never play for England again but I have not yet made any decision on my cricket career.” He further said, “Once this summer is over, I can sit down and think if I want to play any form of cricket again next year. I am ready to think about any form of cricket. I am fit enough to play right now and I am not keeping myself away from anything.” However, Anderson is aware of his age. He said, “It is difficult to know whether people are interested in seeing me in such a format or not. So we will wait and see. I know it has been a long time since I played this and the issue of my age will be raised again. But I really think I am fit enough to play this format of cricket.”
Big blow to PCB, Shane Watson took U-turn on becoming head coach of Pakistan team
Shane Watson is the head coach of Quetta Gladiators in Pakistan Super League. Shane Watson Speaking. (Photo Source: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered a big shock. Let us tell you that former Australian cricket team all-rounder Shane Watson has completely ruled himself out of the race to become the new head coach of Pakistan cricket team. After this decision of Watson, it seems that Pakistan will be seen playing without a coach in the upcoming series against New Zealand and Pakistan. It is noteworthy that Watson was working as the head coach of Quetta Gladiators franchise in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. So after the tournament ended, he was going to take over the responsibility of head coach of Pakistan team. But now he has withdrawn his name from this role. Shane Watson took U-turn for this reason Let us tell you that the veteran all-rounder has decided to opt out of this race due to his current IPL commentary and coaching commitments. If he had joined the Pakistan cricket team immediately, he would have had to leave these roles behind. It is noteworthy that Watson currently has an offer to become the head of America’s Major League Cricket (MLC) San Francisco Unicorn team along with IPL commentary. Also, if media reports of ESPN Cricinfo are to be believed, then Pakistan Cricket Board had offered Shane Watson a fee of around 2 million dollars. But Watson has not accepted this offer of PCB. On the other hand, if we give you information about the coaching performance after Shane Watson in PSL, there has been a lot of improvement in the performance of Quetta Gladiators. Also, there was a big change in the leadership of the team, Riley Russo was given the command of the team in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed. However, the team still could not make it to the playoffs in PSL.
