This news gives a brief description of the events that made headlines in the cricket world today.
1. Tim Paine criticises England after Ben Stokes’ ‘You are an average team’ comment on Ashes 2023
Tippaine said on SEN Tassie Breakfast- I think it was taken a bit out of context because he was talking in the changing room and so I would say it was a big speech. You are coming last in the World Test Championship every time. You are not going to be a team that everyone will remember. You are not doing anything new, we have seen this before. They (England) are an average team.
2. Ravi Shastri recommends two-tier system for promotion and demotion in Test cricket
World champion and former Indian cricket team player and well-known cricket commentator Ravi Shastri has made a big statement regarding changes in Test cricket. The 62-year-old former player has recommended a two-tier system for promotion and demotion in Test cricket. Shastri made this statement during the first event of World Cricket Connects held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday, July 5.
3. Virat and Rohit are not going to be seen on the field for a long time, have asked for a long break from BCCI
A big news is coming out related to Indian captain Rohit Sharma and champion batsman Virat Kohli. According to some media reports, Virat and Rohit may be given rest from the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. In such a situation, KL Rahul or Hardik Pandya can captain in this format. At the same time, Indian fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah can also be given a break from the ODI series.
4. “They should have won more white ball trophies”- Michael Vaughan on Rohit and Virat’s retirement
Regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from T20 cricket, former England captain Michael Vaughan said that there is enough talent to replace these legends. He believes that these players could have won more white ball trophies. Because it took Rohit 17 years to win the second trophy.
5. Gautam Gambhir is going to get a free hand as Head Coach in this matter! These people will face problems
Team India’s next head coach is going to be announced in a few days. If Express Sports is to be believed, BCCI will give Gautam Gambhir the freedom to choose the coaching staff. It is not clear whether there will be a batting coach or not because Gambhir himself was a successful opener. If this news is true, then let us tell you that big changes are going to happen in the Indian cricket team. Gambhir himself will choose the coaching staff for Team India, in such a situation no lobbying will work.
6. I hope James Anderson takes all 20 wickets in his farewell Test match: Ben Stokes
Ahead of the first Test between England and West Indies starting at Lord’s on July 10, Ben Stokes was quoted as saying by The Telegraph – If I’m honest, I hope he (James Anderson) takes all 20 wickets. Jimmy’s skill is still good enough for international cricket. But now we have to take big decisions, and think about Ashes 2025 in 18 months’ time. No one will ever say whether it is Jimmy Anderson who is leaving.
7. MLC 2024: Andre Russell hits a 107-meter long six against Haris Rauf
The fourth match of the ongoing Major League was played on July 8 between San Francisco Unicorns and Los Angeles Knight Riders. In this match played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Andre Russell played a great shot against Haris Rauf, which went straight out of the stadium towards the leg side. The video of this shot played by Russell is rapidly going viral on social media.
8. Team India players were seen chilling, got a chance to see Zimbabwe closely
At present, Team India, full of young players, is touring Zimbabwe for the T20 series, where there is a total of 5 T20 matches between the two teams and so far 2 matches have been played. In such a situation, some players who have gone to Zimbabwe for the first time are also touring a lot, a glimpse of which was seen on social media and some pictures are becoming increasingly viral among the fans.
9. ENG vs WI: King Charles hosts West Indies cricket team at Buckingham Palace ahead of first Test
King Charles was seen hosting the West Indies cricket team at the Royal Buckingham Palace before the first Test match against England at Lord’s, the video of which is rapidly going viral on social media. It is worth noting that the Caribbean team is currently on a tour of England for a three-match Test series. The series will begin with the first match at Lord’s on July 10.
10. This one advice from MS Dhoni completely changed Ravichandran Ashwin’s cricketing career
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni knew very well what to say so that the players could present their best performance in front of the world. Let us tell you, Ashwin started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.