DTVHINDIMichael Vaughan now apologizes ridiculously for dismissing Matthew Hayden in the Ashes, know the whole matter
When Hayden was out in that match, Vaughan was praised for his captaincy, whereas the matter was different. Michael Vaughan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has recently been seen jokingly apologizing to former Australian cricket team opener Matthew Hayden. Let us tell you that when Hayden was out in a match during the Ashes series, Vaughan was praised for his captaincy, but Hayden was out for some other reason. Vaughan recently revealed this interesting incident in the Club Prairie Fire Podcast. In this podcast, Vaughan said about Hayden’s dismissal during that match – Hey Hados (Matthew Hayden), I should really apologize to you. The other day at Edgbaston, you came out to bat and I was given credit for the tactical genius of replacing Andrew Strauss and getting caught at short extra cover off Matthew Hoggard on the first ball of the morning . Vaughan further said- You don’t realize this, Strauss (Andrew Strauss) was talking nonsense. He came to the pitch late, and instead of running towards the slip, I just asked him to wait at extra cover, as he was out of the field to use the washroom at that time, and there was someone else in the slip in his place. . Watch this video of Michael Vaughn Vaughany has an apology for Matthew Hayden 🇦🇺 after sharing one of the great Ashes stories ??? about how he got lucky with some of his field placements 🏴👉🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 in the Series!#ClubPrairieFire pic.twitter.com/pp2mJnuliG — Club Prairie Fire (@clubprairiefire) November 17, 2024 On the other hand, let us tell you that Matthew Hayden is one of the great cricketers of Australia. He was born on 29 October 1971 in Queensland. Hayden played 103 Test matches in his career, in which he scored 8625 runs at an average of 50.74. During this period, he has scored 30 centuries and 29 half-centuries. Hayden also represented Australia in 161 ODI matches, in which he scored 6133 runs at an average of 43.8. In 2001, Hayden was voted Australia’s best Test cricketer. Hayden is still remembered for his aggressive batting style.
“England’s aim is not to win the WTC, they are the Ashes…”, Monty Panesar made a big revelation in an exclusive interview with CricTracker.
England’s aim is not to win the World Test Championship. Their aim is to entertain and play aggressive cricket- Monty Panesar Monty Panesar (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar is playing for Toyam Hyderabad in the Legends League Cricket 2024. Panesar has played 50 Tests, 26 ODIs and one T20 match for England. In which he has taken 167,24 and 2 wickets respectively. Recently, Monty Panesar talked about many things in an exclusive interview with CricTracker. Monty Panesar told during the interview that players like James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who have taken retirement from international cricket this year, can play in Legends League cricket. Panesar also revealed the reason why England no longer has a specialist spin bowler. Monty Panesar also said that England’s aim is not to win the World Test Championship, they are more focused on the Ashes series and how to play against Australia. He also stressed that Joe Root has the potential to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of Test runs. Monty Panesar’s Exclusive Interview with CricTracker Question: The pair of you and Graeme Swann had a lot of dominance against India. At that time England’s spin attack was very strong, but after that such spin attack was not seen. Your thoughts on this? Answer- I think there is a 100 schedule in England now, and due to this the time for the County Championship has reduced. Earlier, specialist spinners used to get more opportunities, but now this is not happening.4 Question: The England team is now playing with the ‘baseball’ style, but they have not been able to reach the World Test Championship final yet. Do you think this approach is right? Answer: England’s aim is not to win the World Test Championship. Their aim is to entertain and play aggressive cricket. However, the World Test Championship is a big achievement and they should focus on it. But England’s entire plan is focused on winning the Ashes. Question: Virat Kohli has struggled against left-arm spinners. Would you like to give them any advice to improve this weakness? Answer- I think that instead of putting a big player like Virat Kohli under pressure, he should be allowed to play his natural game. He is a big name and there is a lot of pressure on him. They should be allowed to play mentally freely. Question: Joe Root’s performance has also been excellent in recent times. Do you think he can get close to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of Test runs? Answer- Yes, I think Joe Root has that ability. If he maintains his fitness and form, he can definitely get close to Sachin Paaji’s record. Question: Do you think that after Virat Kohli, any other player can reach this level? Answer- I see that potential in Yashasvi Jaiswal. His mentality is very strong, and he can become a big player in the future. Question: How will England and India perform in the Champions Trophy? Answer- The team which is most dangerous for India is England, they know how to defeat India. There…
Ben Stokes set to sign two-year contract with England that could extend till Ashes 2025-26: Reports
Stokes is currently the captain of the England Test cricket team Ben Stokes (Photo Source: Getty Images) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is bringing a new contract policy for the recently contracted players. In this new policy, players will be able to sign contracts with the board for more than one year. So now, according to the latest media reports, England cricket team captain and veteran all-rounder Ben Stokes can sign a two-year contract deal with the ECB. Also, Stokes’ contract can be extended till the Ashes series to be held during the year 2025-26. You may remember that last time in the ECB’s contract policy, star cricketers Joe Root, Harry Brook and Mark Wood had signed contracts for three years, while Ollie Pope and Jofra Archer had signed contracts for two years. Whereas in October last year, Stokes had signed a contract for only one year. On the other hand, if media reports of The Guardian are to be believed, Stokes may sign an extended central contract for two years this time. If Stokes signs a two-year contract with the ECB, then this can definitely be a good time for England’s Test cricket. Because recently the ECB has extended the tenure of red ball cricket head coach Brendon McCullum till 2027 not only in red ball but also in white ball. McCullum replaced Matthew Mott in the team. It is worth noting that the board was very unhappy with the disappointing performance of the team in the World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024 under the head coaching of Mott. However, Stokes is not in England’s white ball scheme at the moment. But it will be interesting to see how England will perform in the upcoming ICC events Champions Trophy 2025, T20 World Cup 2026 and World Cup 2027 under the head coaching of former Kiwi captain Brendon McCullum?
Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now as big a challenge for Australia as ‘Ashes’: Mitchell Starc
Preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 between India and Australia are in full swing. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins called this series as important as the Ashes. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. (Photo Source: Getty Images) India are preparing to tour Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in November 2024. The BGT is now considered one of cricket’s most iconic rivalries, comparable to the historic Ashes series between Australia and England. There is a tough competition between both the countries (India and Australia) for this prestigious trophy, making this series a special festival for cricket fans. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc explained the importance of BGT and said that this series is as important as the Ashes for Australian cricketers and fans. Starc said- “For Australian cricket, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy comes after the Ashes in importance. The Ashes have a long history, but the Border-Gavaskar rivalry is getting stronger with every series. Now it is being seen as a five-Test series, which is great for both the rivalry and Test cricket.” Pat Cummins’ confidence Australian captain Pat Cummins also acknowledged the importance of this upcoming series and said that his team is ready to avenge the previous defeat. Cummins said- “We have lost to India in Australia in the last two series, so now it is time for us to prove ourselves. We have won against them many times, and we will get confidence from those wins.” World Test Championship and BGT The importance of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series also increases due to the fact that both the teams are at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. 60 crucial points will be at stake in this series, which can prove to be decisive for the teams reaching the WTC final. Which two teams will face each other in the WTC final to be held at Lord’s in 2025 will depend on the result of this series.
Is the Ashes bigger for Australia in terms of money or the Border Gavaskar Trophy series? Find out
Both the Border Gavaskar Trophy and the Ashes are big tours on the Australian cricket calendar and are very similar from a commercial perspective: Nick Hockley Australia Cricket Team (Image Source: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley has said that the commercial value of the Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophy series has become equal. Despite the series being held in November, the CA chief said that ticket sales are already increasing rapidly. Notably, Australia has a huge history associated with the Ashes. Meanwhile, the Test series between India and Australia has become one of the most exciting series in the last few years. The series later this year will be even bigger as India has won the last two series in Australia. Nick Hockley, the board’s chief executive, has resigned from his post. He will step down after the end of the current 2024-2025 cricket season. Meanwhile, speaking to Hindustan Times, Hockley said: “Both the Border Gavaskar Trophy and the Ashes are big tours on the Australian cricket calendar and are very similar from a commercial perspective, with both mega series drawing huge fan turnouts and huge TV viewership. Ticket sales from India are already six times higher than the previous non-COVID series.” 5 match Border Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia Both teams are set to play a five-Test series for the first time since 1991-92. On this, the CA chief said that this will be an interesting series, because every pitch and ground behaves differently. He further said: “Each of Australia’s iconic cricket grounds has its own unique pitch characteristics and conditions which make this series so interesting, including the introduction of day-night Tests in recent years.” The series will start in Perth on November 22. The remaining Tests will be played in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. India won the last two series played in Australia 2-1. Rohit Sharma and Co. also won the last series on their home ground. Adelaide will host the only day/night Test match of the series in December
Jofra Archer has only one dream, he should also be included in the England team for Ashes 2025-26
Joffra Archer said that he is ready to do anything to play in this important tournament. Jofra Archer (Photo Source: Twitter) England’s brilliant fast bowler Jofra Archer’s dream is to be included in the English team for Ashes 2025-26. Jofra Archer said that he is ready to do anything to play in this important tournament. Let us tell you, Jofra Archer made a comeback in the England team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Earlier, he was seen playing international cricket in March 2023. Jofra Archer has not participated in Test cricket for 3 years. However, the experienced fast bowler himself is fully ready to make a comeback in Test cricket. According to BBC Sports, while talking to the reporter, Jofra Archer said, ‘I will rest this whole year thinking that I have worked very hard. I am tired of going on Instagram and also seeing the post that I have to rest for two more weeks in the physio bed. Now I want to spend the whole year in doing people wrong and also be able to play the next Ashes.’ Jofra Archer made a big revelation for the next year of the County Championship Jofra Archer also said that he is now fully prepared to participate in the County Championship. He further said, ‘I want to practice as much as possible so that I am fully prepared before the championship starts next year. I will play some more matches and also make myself stronger for the workload of Test cricket. I am also very happy to participate in The Hundred tournament currently being played. I want to enjoy this short phase of limited overs cricket very well. I will have to improve myself even more for whatever challenge lies ahead. Jofra Archer will be seen playing for Southern Brave against London Spirit in The Hundred tournament today i.e. on 24th July. In this match, the experienced fast bowler will be fully prepared to perform brilliantly. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
Ben Stokes made a big revelation, James Anderson can be seen playing an important role in Ashes 2025
James Anderson took a total of 704 wickets in 188 Tests in his international cricketing career. James Anderson (Pic Source-X) On 12 July, James Anderson played his last international match against West Indies at Lord’s. England won this match by an innings and 114 runs. All the players from England performed very well against West Indies and played an important role in their team’s victory. Talking about James Anderson, he took a total of 4 wickets in this match. Apart from James Anderson, Gus Atkinson bowled brilliantly against West Indies and took 12 wickets. James Anderson may have retired from international cricket, but the legendary fast bowler will travel with the team as a mentor for the remaining two Test matches against West Indies. England Test captain Ben Stokes made a big revelation about James Anderson’s role in Ashes 2025. According to Daily Mail, Ben Stokes said, ‘Yes, why not, that is why we are telling him to stay with us. If James Anderson wants to help us in any way, he can. I don’t think anyone will understand fast bowlers better than him. I am eager to see how these things progress.’ James Anderson said, ‘I will not tell anyone how to bowl. If the team needs me, I am fully prepared to help them in every way. I would like to see them bowling.’ James Anderson’s illustrious international career comes to an end Let us tell you, James Anderson took a total of 704 wickets in 188 Tests in his international cricketing career. He is the first fast bowler to take more than 700 wickets in the Test format. James Anderson is at third place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets, behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Many people from the cricket world wished James Anderson for his wonderful cricketing career. Many English fans will definitely miss James Anderson in Test cricket. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
England is selecting players who… Michael Vaughan points out a big mistake before Ashes 2025
The former England captain said that the selectors should have chosen Jack Leach instead of Shoaib Bashir. Michael Vaughan (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former England captain Michael Vaughan is surprised by the selection of England’s team for the Test series against West Indies. It is worth noting that England has started its home summer with a three-match series against West Indies. The series between the two teams has started on Wednesday, July 10 at Lord’s, London. Before the game, the Ben Stokes-led side had announced their playing XI, which includes debutant Jamie Smith and young spinner Shoaib Bashir. Commenting on his team’s playing XI, Vaughan said that the selectors are not paying attention to county cricket. Along with this, he also told that they are not selecting first choice players from the county. Michael Vaughan said on the Vaughan and Tuffers podcast- “They’re not looking at county cricket. They’re just looking at the players. Bashir is not the first-choice spinner at Somerset, Jack Leach is. Ben Foakes is the first-choice wicketkeeper at Surrey, not Jamie Smith. England are picking players who are not first-choice at their county. I don’t think they’re looking at county cricket as a tool to say ‘you’re an international cricketer.’” Speaking further, the former England captain said that the selectors should have picked Jack Leach over Shoaib Bashir and called him England’s number one spinner. Vaughan also said that Leach is the best choice to trouble Australia in Ashes 2025. “The selection of Bashir over Jack Leach is interesting. I would have picked Jack Leach. Bashir is a fantastic talent and no doubt he would be the second spinner in a two-man spin attack. But Jack Leach has earned the right to be England’s No. 1. Left-arm spin is a pretty good option in Australia.”
When all the players were encouraged by Ben Stokes’ speech after the fourth Test of Ashes 2023
England won the fifth and final Test at Kennington Oval by 49 runs to level the series. Ben Stokes (Photo Source: Twitter) In Ashes 2023, England had to face defeat in the first two Test matches and the team was under a lot of pressure. England’s performance was very poor throughout this series. However, England made a strong comeback in the third Test played in Leeds and won the match by three wickets. It was very important for England to win both the remaining matches to win the series, but the fourth Test played in Manchester ended in a draw. Rain interrupted the match played at Old Trafford and due to this England’s dream of winning the Ashes 2023 was completely shattered. All the players were very disappointed. However, after this, English captain Ben Stokes gave an important speech to encourage all his teammates. During the documentary of the Ashes 2023 series, Ben Stokes was heard giving an important speech to all his team players. According to cricket.com.au, Ben Stokes said, ‘We are not going to stop what we have done so far because we have not taken back the urn yet. We do not get the reward until we work hard and win and make what we want ours. We have earned the thing for which we performed very well as a team and all the people who saw us playing cricket were very lucky.’ Let’s become a team that everyone will remember forever: Ben Stokes Ben Stokes further said, ‘I know it will be very flat going forward. The next match is to be played at the Oval and we will all feel bad that we could not get the urn back. But everyone will remember what we have done. Become a team that everyone remembers and we have performed like that.’ Let us tell you, England won the fifth and final Test match at Kennington Oval by 49 runs and ended the series in a draw. Even though England could not win the Ashes 2023, the team’s performance was praised by many people. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
Australian media had to pay heavily for showing wrong comments on Ashes, Ben Stokes gave a befitting reply
In this documentary, Ben Stokes was seen giving an encouraging message to his team after the fourth Test of Ashes 2023. Ben Stokes (Image Credit- Twitter X) England Test captain Ben Stokes has recently criticized the Australian media for misquoting his words in the recently released Ashes documentary. In this documentary, Ben Stokes was seen giving an encouraging message to his team after the fourth Test of Ashes 2023. England could have levelled the series during the fourth Test. Australia were trailing by 61 runs in the second innings with five wickets in hand. However, the match was later abandoned due to rain. Before the fourth Test, England were trailing 2-1 in the series. Ben Stokes on Ashes 2023 ‘Our Take’ The England and Wales Cricket Board said, “What we have been able to do as a team in a game will be remembered for a long time. Anyone who watches this match will consider themselves lucky. What we have done is much more than the Ashes trophy, as a team. Let’s become a team that people will always remember.” Ben Stokes gave a befitting reply to the Australian media However, his comment was misinterpreted by the Australian media in which they were trying to say that the English captain was praising himself. Ben Stokes immediately gave a strong reply to this. Ben Stokes tweeted, ‘This is what I said to the team that watched the rain for 2 days when we had our foot on your throat. I was just trying to encourage people but you give the rent for free and keep doing all this.’ Said this to the team who had watched it rain for 2 days when we had our foot on your throats, just tried to cheer up the disappointment tbh,but anyways rent free and all that 🫡 — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 3, 2024 England now has to play a three-match Test series against West Indies which starts on July 10. The first Test between these two teams will be played at Lord’s which will be the last international match of veteran fast bowler James Anderson’s career. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024