DTVHINDI‘Do you want to be Australia’s Mithali Raj’ Nicole Bolton on former coach’s cruel comparison
Nicole Bolton is a former Australian women cricketer Nicole Bolton (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Australian women cricketer Nicole Bolton has recently revealed about a cruel comparison made by her former coach, when her coach compared her to former Indian veteran cricketer Mithali Raj. After this comparison, a lot of changes were seen in her game. Let us tell you that the 35-year-old player has played a total of 55 international matches for the Australian women’s cricket team, including all formats. But her first-class cricket debut was in 2014, playing for West Australia, and the following year she started playing domestic cricket for Victoria. Here Nicole Bolton met Victoria’s coach Cathryn Fitzpatrick, who is a former Australian great bowler. A comparison with Fitzpatrick brought about a big change in Bolton’s game, about which she has now made a big statement. Nicole Bolton gave a big statement Let us tell you that recently, while recalling a cruel comparison of her former coach Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Nicole Bolton said on the Stories After Stumps podcast – I was trying to impress her (Cathryn Fitzpatrick) with my game for a long time. I wanted him to see me playing. I remember that time he called me to his office and said- Tell me honestly, do you want to become Mithali Raj of the Australian cricket team? I said- Why Mithali Raj? Bolton further said- Because you want to touch a strike rate of 50. If you make 100 or 100 runs in 150 balls, but still the team loses, then it does not mean anything. After this I said- what a thing, Fitzpatrick sees my game like this. This game was not good for me, because if he sees me playing like this, then my cricket career will be cut short. Let us tell you that this conversation of Fitzpatrick had a great impact on Bolton, which was also seen in his next few innings. In his next match, Bolton scored 170 runs in 156 balls, which included 24 boundaries.
After Ricky Ponting, now another Australian coach’s contract with IPL may be completely terminated, a big report came out from Punjab Kings franchise
Trevor Bayliss’ 2-year contract with Punjab Kings has ended and the franchise is in no mood to renew it. Trevor Bayliss (Pic Source-X) Punjab Kings may remove Trevor Bayliss from the post of head coach of the team before the Indian Premier League 2025. Trevor Bayliss’ 2-year contract with Punjab Kings has ended and the franchise is in no mood to renew it. According to sources, Punjab Kings is looking for an Indian coach for the upcoming season. At present, no announcement has been made by the Punjab Kings franchise regarding this, but the report believes that the team can once again appoint Sanjay Bangar as its head coach. Let us tell you, Sanjay Bangar has been the head coach of Punjab Kings. This decision was to be taken during the board meeting on July 22 but the meeting was postponed. Punjab Kings can announce their new head coach before the mega auction of Indian Premier League 2025. Let us tell you, the performance of Punjab Kings was not so good in the Indian Premier League 2024 and the team could not secure its place in the playoffs. The team won only five out of 14 matches while they had to face defeat in 9. Punjab Kings were at the 9th position in the points table of IPL 2024. Punjab Kings might announce their new head coach before Indian Premier League 2025 In the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders won this tournament in partnership with Gautam Gambhir and Chandrakant Pandit. Not only this, Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2022 trophy under the coaching of Ashish Nehra. Talking about Trevor Bayliss, he has coached three different franchises in the Indian Premier League during three different tenures. Apart from Punjab Kings, he has also been a part of the coaching staff of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. According to a Cricbuzz report, the franchise has no problem with Trevor Bayliss’ coaching style but the results of his coaching have not been in favor of Punjab Kings. Trevor Bayliss was appointed the head coach of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023. Now it remains to be seen what decision Punjab Kings take before the upcoming season? 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
IPL 2024: ‘Jumping between the wickets…’- CSK coach’s update on Dhoni’s fitness and knees may disappoint fans
MS Dhoni is showing excellent batting form during the practice session. MS Dhoni and Michael Hussey. (Image Source: BCCI-IPL) Indian Premier League 2024: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) captain and legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni (MS DhoniGave an interesting statement regarding ). In fact, Michael Hussey compared Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni with the fictional cartoon character Benjamin Button, who is known for reverse ageing. Furthermore, Hussey insisted that MS Dhoni is match-fit and has been showing great batting form during the practice sessions ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 starting from March 22. MS Dhoni is preparing very well: CSK coach Let us tell you, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their upcoming IPL 2024 campaign with their home match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22 at the Chepauk Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of the match, Michael Hussey revealed about Dhoni’s fitness, especially his knees, and his batting role in Chennai’s batting line-up. Michael Hussey was quoted by Sportstar as saying, “MS Dhoni is preparing very well. His knee feels fine at the moment, and he is batting very well at the moment. I have to admit that MS is like Benjamin Button! He is getting better with age.” “He’s not as young as he used to be” The batting coach of defending champions Chennai further said, “However, he is not as young as before. Therefore, it is going to be even more difficult for him to jump between the wickets. But at the back end of the innings, where there is not as much running required, he can hit the ball very cleanly. He is hitting the ball very well at the moment. It feels great to see this.” Let us tell you, the 48-year-old Australian veteran has also hinted that in the absence of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and even Ajinkya Rahane can open the innings for CSK in IPL 2024.
‘No hurry…’- Head coach’s big statement regarding Rashid Khan’s return, he may be out of IPL…!
After the ODI World Cup 2024, Rashid Khan has not played a single match till now. Rashid Khan (Photo Source: Rashid Khan: Afghanistan cricket team is currently playing a three-match T20 series against India. Team India has won the series by winning the first two matches of the series. The third match of the series will be played in Bangalore on 17 January. Rashid Khan was also included in the squad against India, but he failed to recover from injury and was ruled out of the series. Due to injury, Rashid Khan could not be a part of Big Bash League 2023-24. At present the discussion is going on that when will Rashid Khan be able to return to the field. Afghanistan’s head coach has given a big statement regarding the return of Rashid Khan. He is working hard with the team- Jonathan Trott Rashid Khan is one of the important players for the Afghanistan cricket team. The team has to play T20 World Cup 2024 this year. Due to which Afghanistan does not want to do anything hasty regarding Rashid Khan. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said, ‘We have to be careful about his injury. He is a very impressive player. We have to make sure he is 100 percent ready and not hold him back from a surgery like this. He needs to be given the right time. He is working hard with the team right now. Jonathan Trott further said, ‘He is very passionate and dedicated to the Afghan national side. When he’s ready he’ll be the guy to take the field. He will get some checkups done now. Therefore, things are not clear regarding the return yet. I hope the comeback happens soon. But there is neither any pressure nor any hurry. Also read- IPL 2024: ‘It doesn’t matter…’- Mohammed Shami gave a shocking statement on Hardik Pandya leaving GT for MI Rashid Khan may be fit and make a comeback before IPL 2024. Rashid Khan is going to be an important player for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. By participating in IPL, Rashid Khan will also prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
