DTVHINDIAjinkya Rahane: Maharashtra government took away land from Sunil Gavaskar and handed it over to Ajinkya Rahane; Read what is the matter?
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane will launch a sports academy in Mumbai. Ajinkya Rahane (Photo Source: Twitter) The Maharashtra Cabinet on Monday approved the lease of 2,000 square metres of land to veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane to develop a world-class sports complex in Mumbai’s posh Bandra area. Ajinkya Rahane has given this information by sharing a post on Instagram. Let us tell you that in 1988, this plot was given to the great cricketer Sunil Gavaskar to set up an indoor training academy. Why did the government take away the plot from Sunil Gavaskar? A cabinet note said that Gavaskar was first allotted the plot 36 years ago to develop an indoor cricket training academy. The government took back the plot due to lack of development. The government has said that the condition of the plot is bad as slum dwellers are using the plot for wrong purposes. Ajinkya Rahane thanked the government Thank you Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @mieknathshinde ji, Deputy CMs Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and sir @AjitPawarSpeaks ji and Mr. @ShelarAshish ji, Treasurer BCCI, for supporting my vision of a world-class cricket academy & sports facility in Mumbai. This academy will empower… — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) September 23, 2024 Ajinkya Rahane got land on lease for 30 years The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the Revenue Department’s proposal to give land on a 30-year lease to cricketer Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane to develop a modern sports facility, an official said. The proposal to lease the plot to Rahane was approved by MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority), which was approved by the Council of Ministers. The plot given to the ‘Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust’ was returned to the state government in May 2022. Despite prime location, the academy was not built In 2021, Maharashtra Government Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad revealed that Sunil Gavaskar has not done any work for the academy. Despite having a prime location, no good cricket academy has been built there. Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greatest cricketers of Team India. He scored 10122 and 3092 runs respectively in 125 Tests and 108 ODIs for India. For a long time, Gavaskar held the record for scoring the most centuries in Tests (34), which was later broken by Sachin Tendulkar.
“No team will take them lightly”- Gavaskar warns Rohit & Co ahead of Bangladesh series
The first test match between India and Bangladesh will be played from 19 September. Sunil Gavaskar and Rohit Sharma. (Image Source: Getty Images/X) Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has given a strong warning to Rohit Sharma and company before the start of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The Indian team will play the first Test match against Bangladesh from September 19. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India is preparing vigorously for this Test series. The first Test match is to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Bangladesh team recently clean swept Pakistan in the two-match Test series in Pakistan. Keeping that in mind, Gavaskar has warned Team India including Rohit Sharma that they should not make the mistake of taking Bangladesh lightly. Let us tell you that, two years ago in the Test match played in Dhaka, Bangladesh had put India in trouble, however Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin together led Team India to victory. Sunil Gavaskar warned Rohit and company Gavaskar wrote in his column in Mid-Day, ‘Bangladesh has shown how strong they are by defeating Pakistan in both the Test matches played in Pakistan. Not only this, when Team India visited Bangladesh two years ago, even then this team gave a tough fight to India. Now after winning the Test series against Pakistan, their morale is high and now they would like to defeat India.’ Gavaskar further said, ‘They have some good players and some young cricketers have also impressed, who are not afraid of the opposing team. Now whichever team plays against them will not take them lightly, because they know that Bangladesh has defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the Test series. This series will be worth watching.’ The Indian team has to play a total of 10 important Test matches in the coming few months. First of all, it has to play two Test matches against Bangladesh, then three Test matches against New Zealand on its home ground, while then the team has to tour Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where it will have to play five Test matches. These 10 Test matches are going to be very important for India in terms of the World Test Championship.
Before the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Usman Khawaja taunted Team India, listen to his provocative statement
Usman Khawaja’s recent comments have heated up the atmosphere for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. He said that the Indian cricket team gets a special satisfaction from defeating Australia in any format. Usman Khawaja. (Image Source: Instagram) Australia and India dominate cricket and this is the reason why both teams keep competing with each other for the title of the best. Australia’s biggest rival was England and when the Ashes series is played between these two teams, there is a different atmosphere. But now gradually the Border Gavaskar Trophy played between Australia and India is becoming very popular. Actually, Australia has faced defeat in this series 2 times in a row. And this will be the third time when Team India can score a hat-trick by winning this trophy on the upcoming Australia tour. Similarly, both the teams being at the top in the cricket world also makes this match very exciting. This series is like a battle of honour between the two countries. Usman Khawaja’s statement started heated arguments between Australia and India Usman Khawaja’s recent comments have heated up the atmosphere for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. He said that the Indian cricket team gets a special satisfaction from defeating Australia in any format. Usman Khawaja said, “We have actually been the number one and number two teams in the world for the last two years. We (Australia and India) were also together in the last World Test Championship. Our rivalry has always been great. I take it as a sign of respect, and I know Indians get a lot of joy from beating Australia in any format.” He further added, “Australia has had a tradition of being a dominant team in world cricket for many years, and that reputation is now under threat. I think it has always been a special achievement for Indians to beat Australia. And in recent times, especially since the rise of the IPL and Indian cricket, this rivalry against Australia has become even more important. Especially since India have beaten Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy the last two times it has been played in Australia, it has become even more meaningful.” This series of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will not only be a battle of prestige for both the countries but will also prove to be a very exciting sporting experience for cricket lovers. The Indian team will enter the field with the intention of securing their third consecutive victory, while the Australian team is all set to reclaim the trophy on their home ground.
AUS vs IND: Big news comes before Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will Sunil Gavaskar do commentary for this broadcaster?
This series will start in November Sunil Gavaskar (Image Credit- Twitter Later this year, India will tour Australia for the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. Along with Indian cricket fans, Australian fans are also eagerly waiting for this series. This series is considered very important in Test cricket between India and Australia, which is played in honor of former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian player Allan Border. On the other hand, now the news is coming that during this series, former Indian player and well-known cricket commentator Sunil Gavaskar will be seen commentating for 7Cricket. It is worth noting that 7 Cricket is Australia’s domestic cricket broadcaster, which covers most of the cricket happening in the country. So now Gavaskar will be seen doing commentary for this broadcaster during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar will be doing commentary for 7Cricket in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. pic.twitter.com/0aLzov5p93 — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 29, 2024 Full cricketing schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1st Test: November 22-26 – Perth Stadium, Perth 2nd Test: December 4-10 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 3rd Test: December 14-18 – The Gabba, Brisbane 4th Test: December 26-30 – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test match: January 3 to January 7, 2025 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney India had named this series last time It is worth noting that the last Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia was played on Indian soil. At that time, India had won the four-match Test series 2-1. India had won the first match of the series in Nagpur by a huge margin of an innings and 132 runs. Whereas in the second match held in Delhi, India won by 6 wickets. However, after this Australia won the third test match held in Indore by 9 wickets. But after this the fourth test match held in Ahmedabad ended in a draw. Well, it will be interesting to see whether India is able to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this time or not?
Sunil Gavaskar reprimanded the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket for tarnishing the image of Jay Shah
In all likelihood, Jay Shah will be the next ICC president. As he has done for Indian cricket, players around the world, both men and women, will benefit- Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar & Jay Shah (Photo Source: The second term of the current ICC chairman Greg Barclay ends in November 2024. Barclay does not want to become the ICC president for the third consecutive time. The news of BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the next ICC chairman has intensified. Let us tell you, questions are also being raised on Jay Shah that he has forced Barclay not to consider a third term. Meanwhile, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke openly on the matter and blamed the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket for tarnishing the image of Jay Shah. Gavaskar also stressed that Jay Shah’s becoming the ICC President will have a positive impact on World Cup cricket as it has on Indian cricket. Sunil Gavaskar got angry on the ‘Old Powers’ of cricket Former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column on Sportstar, In all likelihood, Jay Shah will be the next ICC President. As he has done for Indian cricket, players around the world, both male and female, will benefit. When Greg Barclay announced his decision not to go for a third term, which he deserved, there were reports in the ‘Old Powers’ media that Jay Shah had forced Barclay’s decision. Gavaskar further wrote, When the perennial cribbers were questioned about what their representatives of the ‘Old Powers’ were doing, it suddenly occurred to them that if Barclay was indeed forced not to seek a third term, what were their own representatives at the ICC doing at the meeting. Where were their voices of disapproval? And if there were none, they were equally guilty of pointing fingers. This is called the ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ (criticising a person because of his success) and also the realisation that they no longer run international cricket.” Jay Shah has done a great job as BCCI secretary. He played a key role in introducing equal pay for men’s and women’s cricket in India. He also recently announced a system to promote red-ball cricket and also announced prize money for Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in all women’s and junior cricket tournaments.
Sunil Gavaskar got angry again on this decision taken during the Australia tour, said- “Are you going to play or rest…”
Later this year, Team India will play a five-Test long series under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil. Sunil Gavaskar Jay Shah (Source X) Team India’s adventure in the Test format will begin in another month. India will play two Tests against Bangladesh from September 19 and three Tests against New Zealand from October 16 on home ground. After this, Team India will play a long series of five Test matches under the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Australian soil later this year. After winning the last two Border-Gavaskar series on Kangaroo land, India is entering the ring as a strong contender this time too. It is known that Team India has been winning this trophy continuously since 2016. India has hosted the trophy in 2016/17, 2022/23, Australia in 2018/19, 2020/21. But for the first time since 1992, India will play a five-Test series against Australia. At the same time, the practice match on the Australia tour was reduced to two days. Sunil Gavaskar is upset with BCCI India’s legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has objected to this. He said that he is disappointed to hear the news that the warm-up match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s playing 11 before the series has been reduced to two days. He said that due to this the young players will miss out on important training. On the other hand, this will also create a situation where senior players will not go for practice. But he believes that young players will get more experience from first-class cricket than a two-day practice match. Gavaskar said that the main purpose of the Australia tour is to play cricket and not to relax. Gavaskar also suggested that the BCCI should take steps to extend the practice match to three days and give a chance to young players. “Australia is thirsty for revenge. If India has to score a hat-trick of series wins on Kangaroo soil, then it will have to be cautious. But there is still time to make the warm-up match three days long. Young players should be given a chance in this practice. This will help the young players to defeat the world test champion Australia.”
There may be a fight between Sunil Gavaskar and Jay Shah! Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma are the reason for this
Former India great Sunil Gavaskar believes Jasprit Bumrah is justified in being rested but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should have played the Duleep Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar Jay Shah (Source X) Sunil Gavaskar believes Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should have played in the first round matches of the Duleep Trophy 2024 before the two-Test series against Bangladesh starting on September 19. The names of many players were included in the four teams announced for the first round of matches starting on September 5, but these two star batsmen have not been included. The reason given is that Kohli and Rohit were given the option to play, but the two senior experienced cricketers decided not to participate in it. Jai Shah had said- “We should not put pressure on players like Rohit and Virat to play in the Duleep Trophy. This will put them at risk of getting injured. If you have noticed, not every international player plays domestic cricket in Australia and England. We should treat the players with respect.” Sunil Gavaskar is not convinced with Jay Shah’s words However, former India great Sunil Gavaskar believes that Jasprit Bumrah is justified to be rested, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should have played. He says that Rohit and Virat are getting older. They need to play as much as possible to stay in form. There are no more ODIs this year and both of them have retired from T20, so they needed preparation in the Duleep Trophy. “The selectors have not picked captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Duleep Trophy, so they will probably go into the Bangladesh Test series without much practice,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day. He further added, “While it is understandable that a player like Jasprit Bumrah needs to be handled with care with his delicate back, batsmen need to bat for some time in the middle.” “Once a player reaches the age of 30-plus in any sport, regular competition will help him maintain the high standards he has set. When there is a long gap the muscle memory weakens to some extent and it is not easy to get back to the earlier high standards.”
“Incomplete for 10 years…” Australian bowler threatens Team India before Border Gavaskar Trophy!
Australia’s star spinner Nathan Lyon is looking full of confidence to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nathan Lyon. (Image Source: Getty Images) The Indian cricket team is to tour Australia at the end of the year for a five-match Test series under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India has won the last 2 Test series on Australian soil and now they will have a chance to make a hat-trick by winning this series. At the same time, the Australian players want to take revenge for their defeat in the two previous series. The Border Gavaskar Test Series is one of the most awaited Test series of this year. Cricket experts are already giving their opinion about this tournament. Ricky Ponting has already made his prediction about it. Now statements are being heard from Australian players as well. Nathan Lyon has full faith in the team Australia’s star spinner Nathan Lyon is looking full of confidence to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “Ten years of unfinished business, it’s been a long time, and I know we are very keen to turn things around. Especially here at home, don’t get me wrong, India are a superstar team and extremely challenging, but I am very keen to turn things around and make sure we win the trophy. I am planning on playing all 5 matches.” What does Ricky Ponting predict about the Border Gavaskar Trophy? “The 5 Test match series is going to start once again, which is a matter of joy. In the last few years, only 4 Test matches were played. So everyone is excited. It is not known whether the number of drawn matches will increase or not. But I will not say clearly that Australia will win. Sometimes matches will be drawn and sometimes the weather will affect. So I think Australia will win the series 3-1. India will win 1 Test and the remaining 1 Test will end in a draw.”
Not Arshdeep Singh, this left-arm fast bowler is going to get a chance for the Border Gavaskar Trophy!
Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed can make it to the Indian team for the Australia tour. – Ricky Ponting Khaleel_Ahmad (Twitter) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on various aspects of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. For the first time since the 1991-92 season, the two teams will face each other in a five-match Test series in November-December this year. Ricky Ponting believes that pat cummins And this time the Australian team Rohit Sharma will defeat the team 3-1 in the series. Suggestion to include Khalil Ahmed in the team Apart from this, Ponting has also given his suggestions on the Indian team going to Australia later this year. According to him, Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed can make a place in India’s team for the Australia tour. Why did Ricky Ponting take the name of Khalil Ahmed? This left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) took 17 wickets in the 2024 edition of the 2024 edition. It is worth noting that Ponting has seen Khalil closely in the last few years as he has been the head coach of the Delhi franchise in the IPL since 2018. Ricky Ponting while talking to Sanjana Ganesan in ICC Review said- “I think someone like Khaleel Ahmed could be picked for the Test tour. I know he recently went to Zimbabwe and played the (T20I) series there, but for the Australia tour, it would be better to have a left-arm bowler in the squad.” Let us tell you that Khalil Ahmed was part of the Indian team for the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka tour and played four out of 5 T20 matches. He took a total of three wickets and looked in good form. Apart from this, there are reports that Arshdeep Singh may be given a chance as a left-arm fast bowler for the Australia tour. Before going on the Australia tour, the Indian team has to play two Tests against Bangladesh and three Tests against New Zealand. If the selectors plan for the upcoming series, they can try both Arshdeep and Khalil.
Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Michael Vaughan for his comment ‘Joe Root will surpass Sachin’, know what he said?
Root recently became the cricketer with the most number of centuries (34) in Tests for England. Sunil Gavaskar (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan said in the Club Priory Fire podcast that the time is not far when Joe Root will surpass Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket. It is worth noting that Joe Root recently performed brilliantly in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. And now he has become the first player from England to score the most centuries (34) in Test cricket. Now former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar’s reaction has come to light on this comment of Michael Vaughan. Sunil Gavaskar gave a big response Let us tell you that recently Gavaskar said in one of his columns written in Sports Star – Recently, I heard someone saying that it would be good for Test cricket if Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs and centuries in Test match cricket. Gavaskar further said- Please tell us what is wrong with Test cricket at present, when Tendulkar has this record and how will Test cricket be better if an English player holds this record. How will it be better? Someone please tell me. This is a funny notion, because India plays more than half a dozen Test matches every season, be it at home or away. Just because the IPL is a massive success doesn’t mean the BCCI has no interest in promoting Test cricket, but the narrative is one that is being propagated by the West media.