IND vs NZ: Who will win silver among batsmen or bowlers? Know the pitch report of Wankhede Stadium

The third match of the series between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium from November 1. Wankhede Stadium Pitch (Social Media: Photo Source: The final match of the three-Test series between India and New Zealand is to be played at Wankhede, Mumbai from November 1 (Friday). The Kiwi team has already won the series. The Indian team will now take the field with the intention of saving its reputation. After winning two consecutive matches, the morale of the Kiwi team will be high. Now the Kiwi team will be eyeing a clean sweep of the series. The Indian team has good experienced players in the batting and bowling departments, but the performance of all those players in this series has not been up to par. The batsmen of the Indian team need to give their best in the third test. Nothing like this was seen in the Bengaluru and Pune test matches. This was the reason why Team India lost. IND vs NZ India vs New Zealand Mumbai Test Pitch Report The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is made of red soil. This gives bounce to fast bowlers and the ball also comes easily on the bat. There is not going to be much help for the spinners on the first day. However, later on the spinners play an important role and they become a problem for the batsmen in the last two days. Something similar can be seen in the Tests of India and New Zealand also. IND vs NZ India vs New Zealand Mumbai Test Weather Report There should not be any problem regarding rain during this test match. There is almost no chance of rain on all five days of the match. Fans will get a chance to watch the entire match. The Indian team would like to keep the hopes of the World Test Championship final alive by winning this match. IND vs NZ: Where to watch India vs New Zealand third test This match between the two teams can be watched live on TV and OTT. This match can be watched live on Sports 18. Apart from this, this match can also be watched live on Jio Cinema. This match can be seen live on Jio’s website and application. According to Indian time, this match will start at 9.30 am. The toss is to take place at 9 am.

ICC T20I Rankings: Arshdeep takes a huge leap and reaches top 10 for the first time, while Hardik is in top 3 among all-rounders.

Arshdeep has achieved career best ranking in T20. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya (Image Credit- Twitter Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has got a big advantage in the latest ICC T20 rankings. Let us tell you that by achieving career best ranking, he has taken a huge jump of 8 points and reached 8th position in the category of bowlers in T20 format. Arshdeep Singh has been rewarded for his brilliant performance in the first T20 match against Bangladesh in Gwalior. He has reached number 8 with 642 rating points in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on October 8, 2024. On the other hand, there has been no change in the top 3 in the bowlers’ category. England’s legendary spinner Adil Rashid is at number one with 721 rating points. So West Indies’ Akil Hussain is at second place with 685 rating points and Afghanistan’s all-rounder Rashid Khan is at third place with 668 rating points. Hardik Pandya reached top 3 On the other hand, in the latest T20 rankings released, Hardik Pandya has got a big advantage in the all-rounder category. Pandya has reached third place with a jump of three places. Hardik currently has 216 rating points. Pandya had performed amazingly in the first T20 match against Bangladesh. Along with taking 1 wicket, Hardik played a stormy inning of 39* runs in 16 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes. Apart from this, in the all-rounder category, England’s Liam Livingstone is at first place with 253 rating points. Whereas Deependra Singh Ari of Nepal has reached second place with 235 rating points. He has gained 4 places in the latest ranking. Arshdeep and Hardik would like to perform well in Delhi T20 match So, both Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya will be seen playing in the second T20 match against Bangladesh to be held in Delhi on 9th October. Both will be eyeing to strengthen their respective positions in the ICC rankings by performing brilliantly in this T20 match.

VIDEO: Virat Kohli stuck among fans at Colombo airport, competition to take selfies begins

Virat Kohli will be seen playing in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X) India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli has reached Sri Lanka for the upcoming ODI series. Team India has to play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli will be seen in international cricket for the first time after the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Virat Kohli is returning to competitive cricket after a month’s break. Apart from him, Rohit Sharma will also be seen playing international cricket for the first time after the T20 World Cup. Fans surrounded Virat Kohli at Colombo airport Rohit Sharma and other players had already reached Sri Lanka for the ODI series, while Virat Kohli reached Colombo on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. When Virat Kohli reached Colombo airport, a crowd of fans was seen around him. They all wanted to take a selfie with Virat. In fact, wherever Virat Kohli goes, his fans are desperate to click photos with him. Virat Kohli with fans at the Colombo airport. – The GOAT of cricket! 🐐pic.twitter.com/j4w5LZSdjB — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 30, 2024 A similar scene was seen at the airport as well. Everyone present there was trying to take a photo with Virat. Let us tell you that after the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat Kohli was on vacation with his wife Anushka, daughter Vamika and son Akay in London for a month. There are also reports that Virat will soon shift to London with his family forever. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana and some other cricketers reached Sri Lanka on Sunday. However, their first net session could not be held on Monday due to rain. At the same time, Virat Kohli can participate in the net sessions to be held on Tuesday i.e. today, 30 July. However, it is expected that Virat Kohli can also take rest from the net sessions. The ODI series is starting from August 2, so the Indian players do not have much time to prepare. Apart from this, before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Team India has to play only 6 ODI International matches, so these matches are important for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, because both have retired from T20 International cricket.

The fight to become Team India’s opener for the Sri Lanka series has begun among these 4 batsmen, what will BCCI do?

The names of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rituraj Gaikwad are coming up as openers for the Sri Lanka series. Indian team (Pic Source-X) A five-match T20 series was organized between India and Zimbabwe. The last match of this series was played on Sunday (14 July). In this match held at Harare Sports Club, the Indian cricket team won by 42 runs and with this, Team India under the captaincy of Shubman Gill has won the series against Zimbabwe by 4-1. After the series win, Shubman Gill naturally looked very excited. Actually, This series proved to be a comeback for Shubman Gill after not getting a place in the T20 World Cup team due to poor form. He captained brilliantly and his batting form also returned. After the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill’s innings as captain and opener was commendable. Big question about opening in Team India However, in this series we saw many contenders for the opening spot. Whoever got the chance took advantage of it with both hands and now has created a problem for the BCCI. First Abhishek Sharma, then Yashasvi Jaiswal both batted brilliantly as openers. After that there was Rituraj Gaikwad who may not have opened but his old records definitely tell what level of opener he is. Now the question will arise as to who should be given the opening and who should not. Because the names of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rituraj Gaikwad have come up for the upcoming series. All this headache will now fall on the coach and the captain to be appointed for the Sri Lanka series. Shubman Gill has issued a statement regarding this increasing competition in the team. He said- “The best thing is that everyone is performing. It shows that no one is taking things lightly and everyone is serious about their form and performance. This is the best thing for any country and board.” “Whoever got the opportunity grabbed it with both hands. From openers to bowlers, all-rounders and spinners, everyone made their mark and I think the selectors have seen everything now and it is up to them to select the team for the next series (3 T20s and 3 ODIs in Sri Lanka).”

“You already did it…” Komal Sharma’s post on SRH’s defeat and Abhishek Sharma’s poor performance is being liked a lot among the people

Komal Sharma has written some things on social media to encourage her brother Abhishek Sharma and boost his confidence. Let’s read- Shubman Gill with Abhishek Sharma Family (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma failed to score against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21. Left-handed batsman Abhishek Sharma scored just 3 runs in 4 balls and was out. The team’s opening batsman Abhishek could not perform well in this important match, due to which the team could not recover after the initial shock and was reduced to just 159 runs. Now his sister Dr. Komal Sharma, encouraging her brother, has written some things on social media to boost Abhishek’s confidence. they wrote- “I will always love you more. You are the brother who has made each of us so proud. Your dedication, hard work and spirit inspire us every day. We love you very much and always will. Win or lose, it is a part of the game. You have won our hearts and made a deep impact on each one of us. Our best wishes are with you.” Along with this, Komal has written that he has great faith in the batting ability of Abhishek Sharma and he is confident that he will shine in the second qualifier in March. “We are confident that you will reach the highest heights and shine brighter than a diamond. Your journey has been amazing, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you next. I love you so much and, we all love you. For the next match. See you in the finals! Keep moving forward, and remember we’re cheering for you every step of the way.” SRH will next face the winner of the eliminator in the second qualifier on 24th. Now it remains to be seen which team between RR and RCB will play against SRH in Qualifier 2.

There was a stir among the players in the KKR dressing room, Shreyas Iyer revealed the secret in front of the media.

The destructive opening pair of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have been in great form this season. Both of them have scored more than 400 runs together and their strike rate is more than 183. After KKR captain Shreyas Iyer once again lost the toss, KL Rahul invited Kolkata to bat first. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt gave their team another blazing start, adding 61 runs in just 26 balls. Wicketkeeper-batsman Salt was out after scoring 32 runs in 14 balls, but his fellow opener continued to trouble the Lucknow bowlers. Ultimately, veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine played a brilliant inning of 81 runs in 39 balls with the help of six fours and seven sixes and was out. On the back of excellent batting from the opening pair, KKR scored a total of 235/6, ​​which is the highest score at the Lucknow ground. After the match, this brilliant opening pair of KKR received a lot of praise from Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas has appreciated the positive mentality of both the batsmen. Shreyas Iyer gave this statement on the pairing of Sunil and Salt “Our openers gave a great start. The way he was playing his shots cannot be praised enough. He prepared the stage and rhythm for us. We were playing with a positive mindset.” “The lefty-righty combination creates problems for the opposition team, so the bowlers have to change their plans and that makes a big difference. It’s all about freedom. They express themselves by going on the field. We want to remain positive on the field, no matter what the situation is. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.” There was a commotion among the players in the KKR dressing room. With this win, KKR replaced Rajasthan Royals at the top of the points table. After winning their first three matches of the season, KKR lost three of their next five games. However, they have shown great consistency recently and have won their last three games very comfortably. Shreyas Iyer revealed the chaos in the dressing room after losing consecutive toss after the match. He told a funny story- “There has been a stir in the dressing form in the last six matches. Teammates come and ask what is happening captain. We are continuously losing the toss. But we are winning matches and that is what matters.”

Smriti Mandhana included among the icon players in the first season of Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL)

The first season of WMPL is starting from 24th June. Smriti Mandhana (Image Credit- Twitter X) Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is one of the few icon players to feature in the first season of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). It is noteworthy that the first season of WMPL is going to be held in June this year. Let us tell you that recently Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) had made an announcement regarding the tournament, in which it was said that a total of four teams will participate in the tournament and it will be run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Through a press release, MCA said- MCA will be the first cricket association to start a state cricket league for women with BCCI. So this tournament is going to start from 24th June 2024. The first match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium located in Gahunje. Also, let us tell you that apart from Smriti Mandhana, star players like Devika Vaidya, Anuja Patil, Kiran Navgire and Shraddha Pokharkar will also be seen playing in this tournament. Also, the winning team of the first season will be given Rs 20 lakh as a reward, while the runner-up team will be given Rs 10 lakh. The team auction for the tournament is going to be held on April 27, while the players auction will be held on May 11. RCB has been made the champion of WPL On the other hand, if we give you information about Smriti Mandhana, under her captaincy the Royal Challengers Bangalore women’s team won the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Also, in this tournament, Smriti impressed not only with the bat but also with her decision making on the field. However, now it will be worth seeing for which team Smriti Mandhana is seen playing in the first season of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). But it is certain that whichever team she plays for, she will definitely be seen captaining that team.

Vishwanathan Anand praising Ravichandran Ashwin, ‘chess player among cricketers’

Recently, Ashwin has become the 14th player to play 100 test matches for India. Viswanathan Anand and Ravichandran Ashwin (Image Credit- Twitter Ravichandran Ashwin, an experienced player of the Indian cricket team, had recently made a special achievement in his name. Let us tell you that the 5th Test match between India and England in Dharamsala proved to be the 100th match of his Test career. Ashwin became the 14th player overall to play 100 test matches for India. On the other hand, the cricket world was seen congratulating Ashwin on his special achievement. So now five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has also given a big statement praising Ashwin. Anand says that Ashwin is a chess player among cricketers. Vishnathan Anand gave a big statement regarding Ashwin Let us tell you that BCCI has shared a video of Vishwanathan Anand’s statement regarding Ashwin on its official X account. This video is from the time of Covid. According to this video, Anand says for Ashwin- I had a long and wonderful conversation with Ashwin during the Covid pandemic. He invited me to his YouTube channel. During this time we discussed many things. You are the chess player among cricketers and I am sure you can bring your top game. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. A real feather in your cap. Watch this video shared by BCCI From one champion to another 🔝 Viswanathan Anand 🤝 R Ashwin #TeamIndia , #INDvENG , @vishy64theking , @ashwinravi99 , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/75Ji44FBJm — BCCI (@BCCI) March 7, 2024 On the other hand, if we give you information about Ashwin’s performance in the Dharamsala Test match, Ashwin played an important role in restricting England to 218 runs in the first innings. In the first innings of England, Ashwin took a total of 4 wickets for India, while Kuldeep Yadav got 5 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja got 1 wicket.

Rinku Singh’s craze is very high among the young fans, even during the practice session many people came to meet the brilliant batsman.

Kolkata Knight Riders will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rinku Singh (Pic Source-Instagram) Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh’s performance in the Indian Premier League has always been very good and his fan following is also very high. Rinku Singh batted very well in the Indian Premier League 2023 and made many people crazy about his batting. Now Rinku Singh would definitely like to leave his mark in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. However, during the practice session before this amazing tournament, Rinku Singh spent quality time with her young fans. Kolkata Knight Riders have shared a video on their official social media account in which Rinku Singh can be seen giving autographs to children and also posing for selfies with his fans. Kolkata Knight Riders shared this video on their official social media account and wrote in its caption, ‘Everyone’s favorite Rinku Singh.’ Here is the post of Kolkata Knight Riders: During the Indian Premier League 2023 against Gujarat Titans, Rinku Singh hit five consecutive sixes against Yash Dayal and played an important role in helping his team win. Let us tell you, last season, Rinku Singh had scored 474 runs in 14 matches for Kolkata team at a strike rate of around 150, which also included four half-centuries. Because of his performance, Rinku Singh got a chance to play in international cricket also. Rinku Singh has so far scored 376 runs in 11 innings in international cricket at a strike rate above 176, which includes two half-centuries. Kolkata Knight Riders would like to perform well in the Indian Premier League 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The team would definitely like to win the IPL 2024 trophy. IPL 2024: This player is injured, betrayed the team big time BCCI showed contempt to these 7 players, did not give them a place in the central contract IPL 2024: These 5 players will replace Mohammed Shami in Gujarat Titans squad These 5 Indian players are going to become father after IPL 2024 5 batsmen who have scored the fastest century in T20 cricket These teams have lost the most matches in IPL history These batsmen have scored the most runs against Dhoni’s team CSK in IPL. 3 Indian players who have scored most centuries in India IPL 2024: These 3 players will be the wicketkeepers of Delhi Capitals in place of Rishabh Pant 5 players who have scored the most runs in PSL

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians has the best record among all the IPL teams: Sanjay Manjrekar

Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles. Rohit Sharma and Sanjay Manjrekar (Image Credit- Twitter) Before the start of IPL 2024, former Indian cricketer and cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has given a big statement about the five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians. Manjrekar says that apart from the other 9 teams, Mumbai’s record in the tournament is excellent. It is noteworthy that the 17th season of IPL can start in the last week of March. Earlier, when Sanjay Manjrekar was questioned in a debate regarding arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, he openly expressed his views about the franchise in front of the cricket fans. Sanjay Manjrekar gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking more on MI vs CSK Ultimate Team Debate on Star Sports, Sanjay Manjrekar said – Records tell a story of you that you are not just a team on the big stage. When it comes to MI vs CSK then you also look at the playoffs and finals. Mumbai has defeated Chennai. But overall if you see Mumbai’s performance against all the 9 teams then it is the best. It is close to 50 percent. Mumbai Indians has the best record among all the IPL teams. Chennai is a good team, but they have not beaten other teams like Mumbai. When you talk about IPL greats, who do you think of? Think only about players like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga and Suryakumar Yadav. All of them are part of Mumbai Indians, so when you think of Mumbai Indians you think of all these superstars. The city of Mumbai is full of superstars, which is why Mumbai Indians is such a big brand today. 5 teams who have won BBL titles the most number of times 5 Indian players who have played the most number of Test matches against England IPL 2024: Dhoni will captain, see CSK’s strong playing XI Virat Kohli out, see India’s playing XI for the first test against England Those 5 Indian players who have scored centuries in all three formats Top 5 captains who hit most sixes in all formats of cricket These 7 cricketers have married more than once IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals will win the second trophy on the basis of these 11 players Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in super over in T20I history 5 Indian batsmen who have been run-out the most number of times in T20Is