DTVHINDIRahul Dravid was very disappointed after the defeat in the Test series against South Africa, former head coach made a big revelation
South Africa won the three-match Test series 2–1. Rahul Dravid (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid recently revealed that the Indian team could not win the Test series in South Africa and this was the lowest point of his coaching tenure. Let us tell you, Rahul Dravid was appointed the head coach of the Indian team in November 2021. He was given this important post just before the tour of South Africa. The Indian team started this tour quite well and defeated South Africa by 113 runs in the first Test at Centurion. Many cricket fans thought that the Indian team would easily win this Test series but South Africa made a very good comeback and won the next two matches. Recalling this time, Rahul Dravid told Star Sports, ‘If you ask me what was my lowest point, I would say the South Africa Test series at the beginning of my career. We won the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. After this, we were playing the second and third Test matches. We had never won a series in South Africa and this was a big opportunity for all of us. There were some senior players who were not available.’ India lost 2-1 against South Africa Rahul Dravid further said, ‘Rohit Sharma was injured and some senior players were not in that series. We were very close in both the Tests. We had a great opportunity in the third innings of both these Tests because we had scored a very good score and could have won the match. However, South Africa played very well. They chased the target in the fourth innings and we lost the match. This was the lowest point of my career. I felt bad that we were ahead in this series but still could not win it.’ South Africa won the three-match Test series 2-1. The Indian team players failed to perform well in the second and third Tests. Not only this, Virat Kohli also resigned from the post of captaincy after this series. 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
“They can work in the off-season like this…” – This is the reason why Ricky Ponting is not the head coach of DC, he himself made a big revelation
They want to go in a different direction with someone who can give them a bit more time and a bit more availability during the off-season – Ricky Ponting Ricky Ponting (Photo Source: Former Australian captain and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting was working as the head coach of Delhi Capitals since 2018. Ponting was the coach of the franchise for seven years, but the team could not win a single trophy during his tenure. Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal says that he wants to appoint an Indian as the new head coach of the team, who can find local talent and promote them. Meanwhile, recently Ricky Ponting revealed the reason why the franchise removed him from the post of coach. Ponting says that the franchise is in favor of a coach who can give more time during the off-season and he was unable to do so. Ricky Ponting revealed the plans of Delhi Capitals Ricky Ponting said in the episode of ICC Review, They made it clear that they wanted to go in a different direction with someone who could give them a little more time and a little more availability during the off-season. Such a coach would be able to spend some time with the local players in India. I was not able to do this because of my other commitments. Speaking further, Ricky Ponting also indicated that the head coach of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 could be an Indian. I think an Indian will be the head coach. Certainly, this is something I have talked about with them. Will Ponting become the white-ball head coach of the England cricket team? There have been reports for a long time that Ricky Ponting would become the white-ball head coach of the England men’s cricket team, although he has put an end to all those speculations. Ponting says that he is not in the right mindset to coach an international team. No, I would actually never consider doing that. I’m on record as saying that International Jobs isn’t really where my life is right now, as it takes up too much time.
“Even the head coach does not work as much as him…”- Baba Indrajit said in praise of R Ashwin
Ashwin’s contribution was not just in his skill but also in the skill of other players, not only on the field but also off the field – Baba Indrajit R Ashwin & Baba Indrajith (Photo Source: Getty Images) Dindigul Dragons (DD) have captured their first Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title under the captaincy of Ravichandran Ashwin. The team reached the playoffs by finishing fourth in the points table, and they had to win three consecutive matches to win the trophy. Captain R Ashwin led the team from the front by scoring half-centuries in all three matches. Dindigul Dragons batsman Baba Indrajeet is not tired of praising Ashwin’s excellent captaincy. He also revealed that winning the IPL title as a captain is Ashwin’s biggest dream. As a captain, he dreams of winning the IPL trophy- Baba Indrajit Baba Indrajit while talking in an interview given to Cricket.com said, Of course, everyone will look at him as a captain, he has a very good cricketing brain. He is always thinking about rising above being a batsman or bowler. He has all the qualities of leadership, I think as a captain he has a dream of winning the IPL trophy, so why not. Ravichandran Ashwin has captained the IPL franchise Punjab Kings in 2018 and 2019. However, the team could not reach the playoffs in both the seasons. Baba Indrajit further said, His involvement was not just in his skills but also in the skills of other players, not only on the field but also off the field. In the last 30-35 days, including the camp (10 days), he was involved the whole time. From the first person to the 20th person, he was involved with everyone and constantly motivated them to improve their fitness and strength. I don’t think any head coach would have worked as much as him. This is how Baba Indrajeet and R Ashwin have performed for Dindigul Dragons Baba Indrajeet also played a big role in Dindigul Dragons becoming the champion. He has scored 286 runs in 10 innings at an average of 40.85 and a strike rate of 133.02, he is the third highest run scorer in the tournament. Talking about Ashwin’s performance, he has scored 252 runs with the bat at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 152, he is the fifth highest run scorer in the season. Ashwin has also taken 9 wickets at an average of 27.55 and an economy of 7.
IPL 2025: Ashish Nehra will leave the post of head coach of Gujarat Titans..! The franchise is making a big plan
According to reports, Gujarat Titans owners CVC Capitals might change their coaching staff ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Ashish Nehra (Photo Source: Getty Images) Gujarat Titans had already won the trophy in season 2022 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, while the team became runner-up in the next season. But like the first two seasons, the franchise could not do anything special in IPL 2024. Gujarat’s performance under the captaincy of Shubman Gill was disappointing. The team won 5 out of 14 matches and finished 8th in the points table. At this time, a big report is coming out that the franchise owner CVC Capitals may change their coaching staff before the IPL 2025 mega auction, in such a situation Ashish Nehra can be removed from the post of head coach. The franchise does not want Ashish Nehra as the head coach According to a Cricbuzz report, the Gujarat Titans management is considering changing the coaching staff for the upcoming IPL season. This staff includes Vikram Solanki (Director of Cricket), Ashish Nehra (Head Coach) and Gary Kirsten as mentor and batting coach during the first three seasons of the team. Let us tell you, Gary Kirsten is the white-ball coach of Pakistan, so he cannot continue as the mentor of Gujarat Titans. Vikram Solanki can continue as the Director of Cricket, while the franchise can take a shocking decision regarding Ashish Nehra. There will be a big change in the management of Gujarat Titans Let us tell you, there have been reports for a long time that there may be a change in the management of Gujarat Titans. According to reports, the ownership of the team can go from CVC to either Torrent Pharma or Adani Group. However, we will have to wait till February for official information. This is due to the mandatory three-year lock-in period for franchise shares, which means that CVC can remain associated with the team till the IPL 2025 auction. The IPL 2025 auction is expected to be held in December.
IPL: I would love to coach in IPL again: Ricky Ponting
Delhi Capitals parted ways with Ponting in July 2024. Ricky Ponting (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Australian captain and legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting’s journey with Delhi Capitals as head coach ended in July 2024. Ponting was working with the team as head coach since the franchise was renamed from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals in 2018. So, after Ponting’s departure, Delhi Capitals franchise co-owner Parth Jindal had said that he wanted to appoint an Indian as the new coach of the team, who could stay in the country and find the talent of the local players and promote those who were unable to do punting. So now the 49-year-old former cricketer has also said that Delhi Capitals wanted to go in a different direction regarding coaching and he was not suitable for it. However, Ponting is very excited about his comeback in the upcoming season. Many IPL franchises are looking for coaches for the upcoming season, so Ponting can fit in many of them. It is worth noting that before becoming the coach of Delhi Capitals, Ponting has worked with Mumbai Indians. I would love to coach in the IPL again: Ricky Ponting Let us tell you that recently in the latest episode of ICC Review, Ricky Ponting said- I would love to coach in IPL again. I had a great time every year whenever I joined it, whether it was the initial days as a player or a few years as the head coach in Mumbai. Ponting further said- Then I spent 7 seasons with Delhi Capitals as head coach, which unfortunately did not work out. My going there was like bringing some silverware, which did not happen. They (DC) made it clear that they wanted to go in a different direction, with someone who could give them a little more time and a little more availability during the off-season.
PCB entrusted big responsibility to former Australian head coach Tim Nielsen before the Test series against Bangladesh
Ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, PCB has appointed former Australia head coach Tim Nielsen as the team’s high-performance coach in the Test format. Tim Neilsen (Photo Source: The Pakistan cricket team is going to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh from August 21. PCB has announced the squad for this series. Shan Masood will lead the team, while the board has removed Shaheen Afridi from the post of vice-captain and handed over this responsibility to Saud Shakeel. Meanwhile, ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, the board has appointed former Australian head coach Tim Nielsen as the team’s high-performance coach in the Test format. Head coach Jason Gillespie has recommended Tim Nielsen A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board has said that Tim Nielsen was recommended by Jason Gillespie for the role of high performance coach because both of them have worked together at the South Australia Cricket Academy. Tim Nielsen has played the role of head coach of the Australian team from 2007 to 2011, during his tenure the team won the Champions Trophy in 2010. Tim Nielsen has joined head coach Jason Gillespie and other support staff ahead of the start of the Test series against Bangladesh. Before the start of the series, the Pakistani team will be a part of the training camp, which will begin on August 11. The first Test match of the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played in Rawalpindi from 21-15 August. At the same time, the second Test match will be played in Karachi from 30 August to 3 September. Pakistan squad for Test series against Bangladesh- Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
“They can beat big teams, I call them Consistent…”- Big statement by USA assistant coach Vincent Vinay Kumar
Vinay Kumar says that the USA team has improved a lot and they have the ability to beat big teams in the future. Vincent Vinay Kumar (Photo Source: The USA cricket team performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating teams like Canada and Pakistan in the league stage and reaching the Super-8 round. USA is going to tour the Netherlands for the white ball cricket series from August 13, for which the squad has been announced. Meanwhile, former Andhra cricketer Vincent Vinay Kumar has been appointed as assistant coach by the USA Cricket Board. He is very excited about this role. Vinay Kumar was earlier the batting consultant of USA. Vinay Kumar says that the USA team has improved a lot and they have the ability to beat big teams in the future. He says that he will work to instill the right mindset in the players so that they win matches against big teams in the future and remain consistent. USA has the ability to beat big teams- Vincent Vinay Kumar Speaking on Sports Star, Vincent Vinay Kumar said, I am happy to be part of the coaching staff with Stuart Law for the USA team. It will be different because after the World Cup the US team showed signs of proving that they can beat good teams. I will play a good role in ensuring that their mindset is right to believe that they can beat big teams and be more consistent in their performances at this stage. USA squad for Netherlands tour USA ODI Squad: Monank Patel (Captain), Aaron Jones (Vice Captain), Smit Patel, Abhishek Paradkar, Harmeet Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Jasdeep Singh, Milind Kumar, Nostusha Kenjige, Saiteeja Mukkamalla, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Utkarsh Srivastava, Yasir Mohammad T20 Team: Monank Patel (Captain), Aaron Jones (Vice Captain), Andries Gaus, Abhishek Paradkar, Harmeet Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Jasdeep Singh, Muhammad-Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, Nosthusha Kenjige, Saiteeja Mukkamalla, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Utkarsh Srivastava, Yasir Mohammad
Who will become the white-ball coach of the England team? English players will tremble on hearing the name
The search for a new head coach began after England men’s director of cricket Rob Key said the team needed a “new direction”, with the next target being the Champions Trophy in February. England Cricket Team (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes there is no better option than Andy Flower for England’s vacant white-ball head coach position but is doubtful whether he will get the job. Notably, Matthew Mott stepped down last week after the team’s mixed performance in two years. He led England to T20 World Cup success in 2022, although his performance in the last two major limited overs tournaments was disappointing. The search for a new head coach began after England men’s director of cricket Rob Key said the team needed a “new direction”, with the next target being the Champions Trophy in February. Nasir Hussain told who is the best option to become a coach Former English cricketer Michael Atherton says that Andy Flower should be reappointed as the head coach of England. Supporting his teammate, Nasser Hussain also confirmed this and named him. Let us tell you that when Andy Flower was the coach of the English team, during his tenure, England won the T20 World Cup 2010 and also became the number-1 team in the Test format. However, despite achieving so much success, Flower did not want to remain the coach, because during his tenure many players were not happy with the tough training sessions. Hussain told the PA news agency: “If I ask Andy Flower to become the coach, people will not agree to this. Andy was earlier against franchises and tournaments like IPL but now it is not so. Now he has travelled around the world, won for most of the franchises and has done some very good things.” “He’s a fantastic coach. You just have to look at his CV and if Rob (England team director) has pulled out Andy Flower’s CV, there’s hardly a better choice, but again that’s only if Andy wants to do it.” “All are very good candidates and I reiterate, the job is not to find a candidate, but to find a candidate who really wants to do the job.”
South African coach Shukri Conrad expects better performance from Tristan Stubbs in Test cricket, said this big thing
Stubbs has played only 1 Test match for South Africa. Tristan Stubbs (Image Credit- Twitter X) South Africa cricket team’s head coach Shukri Conrad has recently made a big statement about young player Tristan Stubbs. Conrad says that he hopes Stubbs will do well in the biggest format of the game. It is worth noting that the 23-year-old young player has played only one match in Test cricket so far. At the beginning of the year, he was successful in making his debut in Test cricket against the Indian team. However, in this match, he was out after scoring just 4 runs. So now he will be seen playing in the two-match Test series on South Africa’s tour of West Indies, which will start with the first match in Trinidad on 7 August. Shukri Conrad made a big statement about Tristan Stubbs Let us tell you that before the start of South Africa’s first Test match against West Indies, Shukri Conrad said in a virtual press conference – I think he will perform well in Test cricket, whether it is the first Test match or the second Test match. South Africa has got a good player for the future. Tristan ticks all the boxes that are needed to face the new ball. He is an imposing player with a strong personality. I like him a lot and we will give responsibility in the top order in Tests to players who have strong body language. Conrad further said on his playing at number three in Test cricket- Tristan is going to get a good chance at that number. I think his body and technique are very good, which can show good play at this number. I am going to give him a good chance at this number. I would be surprised if we did not support him throughout the cycle.
South Australia men’s team made a big announcement, Ryan Harris appointed head coach – know who he is?
Ryan Harris has been leading the side in an interim capacity for the past few months and will immediately take over full-time once pre-season begins. Ryan Harris was at his best in the whites. (© Getty Images) Former fast bowler Ryan Harris has been appointed the new head coach of the South Australia men’s cricket team. He will replace Jason Gillespie, who has become the head coach of Pakistan’s red ball team. Sixteen years after leaving South Australia for Queensland, Ryan Harris returns to lead his home state team. Ryan Harris has been leading the team in an interim capacity for the last few months and will immediately take over full-time once pre-season begins. Also, there is no news yet on who will become the BBL head coach of the Adelaide Strikers, a role that Gillespie also held. According to reports, former Australia captain Tim Paine has shown interest in the Strikers role, if it happens. Now as head coach, he will oversee the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup teams. How Ryan Harris is feeling after returning to South Australia “I am thrilled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of South Australia, where I began my first-class playing journey more than 20 years ago,” Harris said. “Having worked closely with the players over the summer last year and during current pre-season training, I know what this squad is capable of and I can’t wait to build on the positive steps we have made last year.” “Under the leadership of new captain Nathan McSweeney, there is a sense of confidence in the squad and we will work hard to ensure we move forward rapidly with the new season.” Notably, South Australia finished fifth in the Sheffield Shield last season; furthermore, they finished fourth in 2022-23. Talking about Harris, the former cricketer started with coaching, his stint beginning with the Australia men’s Under-19 team in the 2018 and 2020 World Cups. He has also worked with Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals in the IPL, as well as working as a consultant with the men’s team while Justin Langer was the coach.
