DTVHINDI“The worst thing that has happened in white ball cricket is the arrival of two new balls….”- Gambhir lashed out at ICC.
Gautam Gambhir. (Image Source: GG Instagram) Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is always known for his outspoken style and making bold statements. Recently he has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC). He talked about a rule change that eliminated the art of spin bowling in ODI cricket. Gambhir has said that the worst thing that has happened in cricket is that in ODI cricket, 50 overs are bowled with two new balls. Let us tell you that in order to increase the power hitting ability in ODI cricket, ICC introduced a rule allowing two new balls in ODI matches in 2011. Gambhir has also targeted the ICC and said that if I had my way, I would remove the two-ball rule. Let us tell you that with the arrival of two new balls, the importance of finger spinners has gradually reduced in ODI cricket. Gautam Gambhir targeted ICC KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir “The worst thing that has happened in white-ball cricket is the introduction of two new balls,” he said in the Kutty Talks with Ashwin show on R Ashwin’s YouTube channel. I am saying this because with one decision you have taken away the entire skill of a finger spinner, be it a left arm spinner or an off spinner. You have two new balls and five fielders inside. How do you expect a finger spinner to be able to take any help from the pitch and be included in the final 11? This is the worst thing in white-ball cricket.” Gambhir has admitted that the white ball career of R Ashwin and Nathan Lyon has been short because they do not get any support from the ball and the pitch. He said, “I have said it everywhere. This rule has taken away the two best finger spinners in the world who should have played more white ball cricket, you (Ashwin) and Nathan Lyon. The reason you guys didn’t play was because there was nothing for you, despite all these odds on a flat track with power hitters on short boundaries and also with DRS.”
WPL 2024: ‘A lot of hitting power with her arrival’ Meg Lanning made a big statement about Annabel Sutherland before the match against Mumbai
Delhi Capitals is going to face Mumbai Indians in the first match of WPL 2024. Annabel Sutherland and Meg Lanning (Image Credit- Twitter) The second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is going to start very soon. Let us tell you that the first match of the tournament will be played on 23 February between defending champion Mumbai Indians and runner-up Delhi Capitals. It is noteworthy that in the first season of the tournament, Delhi had first made it to the finals. However, he had to face defeat in the final match. On the other hand, now before the start of the upcoming tournament, team captain Meg Lanning has given a big statement about Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who joined the team for the first time. It is noteworthy that Sutherland was included in their team by Delhi Capitals by paying a huge amount of Rs 2 crore in the auction held on December 9 last year. Recently, Sutherland also scored the fastest double century in the history of women’s cricket for Australia in the only test match against South Africa. Delhi Capitals’ team has become much stronger with the arrival of Annabel Sutherland – Meg Lanning Let us tell you that before the second season of Women’s Premier League, Meg Lanning said on Geo Cinema about Annabel Sutherland – she is coming with the team in hot form. I have played a lot of cricket with him, him coming into the team is a great addition. She can perform with the ball and bat. She has matured a lot on and off the field in the last 12 months. His arrival in the team has added a lot of depth along with a lot of hitting power. Lanning further said- It would be good for me to perform for the team like last year. But my first choice would be for Delhi to win the tournament. For this, obviously I will need to score runs. Right now this is a plan. I have always enjoyed playing in India, but it is tough. But we also have some good bowlers.
