DTVHINDIKamindu Mendis created history, became the first player in the world to score 50+ in the first 8 test matches
Kamindu Mendis has become the first batsman in the world to score 50+ scores in his first 8 Test matches. Kamindu Mendis (Photo Source: The second match of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is being played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from September 26. Sri Lankan captain Dhananjay de Silva won the toss and decided to bat first. By the end of the first day, the team has scored 306 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the first innings. Angelo Mathews (78*) and Kamindu Mendis (51*) are unbeaten at the crease. Meanwhile, Kamindu Mendis has created a big history by scoring a half-century in the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand. The young batsman has become the first batsman in the world to score 50+ in his first 8 Test matches. SL vs NZ, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis completes half-century in 53 balls Sri Lanka lost their third wicket in the form of Dinesh Chandimal at a score of 221 during the 73rd over of the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand. Chandimal lost his wicket to Glenn Phillips after scoring 116 runs in 208 balls with the help of 15 fours. After the dismissal of Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis came to the field to bat. Kamindu Mendis once again showed a brilliant game and completed his half-century in 53 balls. Earlier, in the first Test against New Zealand, he had scored 114 and 13 runs. Kamindu Mendis has scored 50+ scores against these teams 61 vs Australia 102 & 164 Vs Bangladesh 92* vs Bangladesh 113 vs England 74 vs England 64 vs England 114 vs New Zealand 51* vs New Zealand (batting now) Kamindu Mendis made these records in his name- Most 50+ scores in Tests in 2024- 8 – Kamindu Mendis (12 innings) 8 – Joe Root (20 innings) 6 – Dhananjaya de Silva (12 innings) 6 – Dinesh Chandimal (13 innings) 6 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (13 innings) Most consecutive 50+ scores in Test matches since debut- 8 – Kamindu Mendis 7 – Saud Shakeel 6 – Bert Sutcliffe 6 – Saeed Ahmed 6 – Basil Butcher 6 – Sunil Gavaskar Take a look at Kamindu Mendis’ performance in Test cricket so far- Kamindu Mendis has so far scored 873 runs in 13 innings of 8 Test matches at an average of 79.36 and a strike rate of 64.66, which includes 4 centuries and 5 half-centuries. His highest score in Tests so far has been 164 runs, which he made against Bangladesh.
There has been an increase in the ticket prices for the WTC Final and India’s Test matches at Lord’s Stadium
The ICC has announced that the final of the upcoming WTC Final (2023-25) will be played at Lord’s ground this time. Lord’s Cricket Ground (Image Credit- Twitter X) There is bad news for cricket lovers who watch test matches at Lord’s Cricket Ground, known as the ‘Home of Cricket’. Marylon Cricket Club (MCC), the organization that operates Lord’s Cricket Ground, has announced an increase in ticket rates for matches to be held at the stadium for the upcoming summer season 2025. So, after the increase in the ticket rates in the stadium, this decision of the organization is being severely criticized, because before this MCC had also increased the ticket rates of the test matches to be held on the ground against Sri Lanka and West Indies. But instead of benefiting from this, MCC suffered a loss because only 9 thousand people came to watch the match against Sri Lanka, which was less than one-third of the total capacity of the ground. However, the MCC has increased the ticket rates for the upcoming WTC final and the match to be held here during India’s tour of England next year. The organization believes that India’s tour after the Ashes series is an important tour, due to which this decision has been taken. There was a jump in the new ticket rates Let us tell you that during India’s tour of England, MCC has fixed the minimum ticket price for the match to be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground at 90 Euros, which is being criticized a lot. At the same time, the price of tickets for the main stands at the ground is between 120 Euros and 175 Euros. Apart from this, MCC has also increased the ticket price for the final match of the ongoing season of the World Test Championship (WTC) here. The price of tickets for the WTC final to be held at Lord’s has been fixed from 70 euros (6530 rupees) to 130 euros (12130 rupees). However, MCC Chief Secretary Guy Lavender has said in a recent statement that the organization is going to re-evaluate the new rates once again. (Note: 1 Euro – 93.32 Indian Rupees)
We will get a great challenge in the 6 Test matches to be held in the subcontinent: New Zealand captain Tim Southee
The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting from 9 September. Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee is fully prepared for the challenges in the Test format. Let us tell you, the New Zealand team has to play 9 more matches in this cycle of the World Test Championship, out of which the first 6 will be played in the subcontinent. They have to play a single Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida next week. This will be their first Test match in the subcontinent in the remaining 9 Tests. After this, the New Zealand team will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in their home. After this, Tim Southee and company have to play a three-match Test series against India. Tim Southee is hopeful that the team is fully prepared for the upcoming challenges and they would definitely want to register a win by performing brilliantly in the subcontinent. New Zealand Cricket has shared a video on its official social media account in which Tim Southee has said, ‘I am very excited for the remaining 6 Tests in the subcontinent. This will be a great challenge for us. We have some players who are playing cricket continuously. There were some players in the camp held in New Zealand as well. That’s why we would like to perform well in Test cricket. In a very short time, we will have to play the remaining 9 Tests and the fans will also be very excited for this.’ Here is the video: Welcome @BlackCaps Video: The New Zealand team has arrived at the hotel in Greater Noida, India, for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan’s national team.#AfghanAtalan , #AFGvNZ , #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/UlQApG5UXP — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 5, 2024 Tim Southee further said, ‘Ben Sears and William O’Rourke are new to Test cricket but we have seen them performing brilliantly in other formats. I am confident that after ODIs and T20s, both these players will be seen performing brilliantly in the Test format as well. I had performed brilliantly in The Hundred tournament. However, now the format has completely changed and I would like to continue this form in Tests as well. It is a good thing that I have got a little break between The Hundred tournament and Test cricket. Now my focus will be on Test cricket and I would like to play an important role in my team’s victory. The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting on September 9. The New Zealand team has reached the team hotel in Greater Noida on September 5 for this Test match. These 5 Indian cricketers pay the highest tax, you will be shocked to know the amount Haris Rauf’s wife is extremely beautiful, even Bollywood actresses fail These 7 captains have clean swept Pakistan in their own home Shubhman Gill betrayed Sara, was seen with this beauty Anushka-Ritika fail in front of the wives of these 5 Pakistani cricketers Players with most centuries while chasing a score…
Pakistan-England Test series matches can be shifted to Sri Lanka or UAE, know the big reason?
England to tour Pakistan for a three-match Test series in October PAK vs ENG (Image Credit- Twitter X) Next month, the Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to host England in a 3-match home Test series. However, now some media reports are claiming that due to the construction work currently going on in Pakistan’s cricket stadium, the series may be shifted to Sri Lanka or UAE. It is worth noting that these three Test matches are included in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC), which is going to be important for England along with Pakistan. The first match of this series will be played from October 7 in Multan, the second Test match in Karachi and the third Test match in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, now due to the construction work going on in the stadiums of the country, due to hosting the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, this series between Pakistan and England can be transferred to another country. At the same time, there is little chance that this series can shift to UAE, because the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be held in UAE between 3 and 20 October. Moreover, the arrival of England’s Barmy Army fan group is posing another problem, and hosting the matches without crowds is not a feasible option for the PCB. Now it will be interesting to see which venues the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finalises for these matches. Also, after some time, PCB can share information about the new venues after talking to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Pakistan was defeated by Bangladesh 2-0 It is worth noting that recently Pakistan has faced defeat in the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh. This is the first time in Bangladesh Test cricket history that they have won against Pakistan in a series. It will be interesting to see how the Pak team is going to perform in the upcoming Test series against England after this humiliating defeat?
This veteran who played only 18 international matches got an important responsibility, got entry in the Indian men’s selection committee
Ajay Ratra will replace Salil Ankola in this committee. Ajay Ratra. (Photo Source: Instagram) The Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has today, on 3 September, selected Ajay Ratra as the new member of the men’s selection committee. Ajay Ratra will replace Salil Ankola in this committee. Let us tell you, the head of the men’s selection committee is Ajit Agarkar. Ajay Ratra is a former wicketkeeper batsman of the Indian team and has a lot of experience in domestic and international cricket. Let us tell you that Ajay Ratra has played six Test matches for India in international cricket in which he has scored 163 runs at an average of 18.11 and a strike rate of 30.58. His highest individual score in Tests has been 115 runs. Not only this, Ajay Ratra has scored 90 runs in 12 ODIs at an average of 12.11 and a strike rate of 70.87. Ajay Ratra has scored almost 4000 runs in 90 first class matches and has made more than 240 dismissals. Ajay Ratra has also served as the head coach of Assam, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Not only this, Ratra was also a part of the coaching staff of the Indian team in the ODI series played against South Africa in 2023. He also has a lot of coaching experience and now he will be seen carrying out an important responsibility. There are many young players who have been coached by Ajay Ratra. The performance of these players under his coaching has been high level. Let us tell you, Ajay Ratra’s international career ended at the age of just 20. NEWS – Ajay Ratra appointed member of Men’s Selection Committee. Mr Ratra will replace Mr Salil Ankola in the Committee. More details- — BCCI (@BCCI) September 3, 2024 Ajay Ratra will be seen playing an important role Talking about the Indian team, they recently played a three-match T20 and three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The team’s performance was very poor in the three-match ODI series and they had to face a 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka. However, now India has to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh and apart from this, a T20 series will also be played between these two teams. It is very important for the Indian men’s selection committee to take many important decisions for the upcoming series. Players with most centuries while chasing a score of 300+ in ODIs Virat Kohli will never be able to achieve these 3 records in his career These legendary cricketers have played only one IPL match “I will make RCB the champion for the first time…”- Priyansh Arya made a big claim List of captains who have won the toss the most number of times in Test cricket- Know who is Rishabh Pant’s girlfriend Isha Negi? Babar Azam’s bat is rusty, Shan Masood will be thrown out of the playing XI Batsmen who have scored the most centuries in Tests for England- Bowlers with most five-wicket hauls for India in WTC- These…
“I play 2 matches at the same time…” Why does Naseem Shah make his father switch off the TV before a big match, you won’t believe it
Naseem Shah spoke about how the sport had an adverse effect on his father Abbas’s health. Naseem Shah (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan’s top fast bowler Naseem Shah has said that whenever he is about to play a big match, he makes sure his brothers understand that their father should not watch the match. Naseem Shah has gained immense popularity and a lot of praise during his five-year international career. Naseem is the youngest fast bowler to take a Test five-wicket haul and a hat-trick against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the age of just 16. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued his fledgling career and he also missed the 2023 ODI World Cup. Naseem Shah does not allow his father to play matches Naseem, in a recent interview, opened up about the family aspect of his career and how the sport has taken a toll on his father Abbas’s health. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Naseem said, “My father is going through some health issues. There was a time when he didn’t know anything about cricket, but now he watches every ball and gets sad when we lose. So, before every big match, I call my brothers to make sure that our father doesn’t watch the match. I fear this might lead to some major health issues. It’s like I am playing two matches simultaneously.” Naseem further said, “There is a lot going on behind the scenes in the lives of cricketers that people are not aware of. Sometimes you just look for small moments of happiness.” How is the reaction of the family when they lose the match to India? Naseem said, “People come up to me in restaurants and ask why we lost. Even my relatives have asked me about this. I understand that their emotions are fueled by social media and as a player, all I can do is listen to them.” Naseem will take the field in the first match of the two-Test series against Bangladesh on August 21 in Rawalpindi.
PCB will use Kookaburra balls for home Test matches, while Duke balls will be used for the domestic season
The Pakistan Cricket Board has taken this decision only after choosing the brand of cricket balls of its choice as per the ICC rules. PCB (Image Credit- Twitter X) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently decided that it is going to use Kookaburra balls for domestic Test matches. After this decision of the PCB, in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle 2023-25, the Pakistan cricket team will be seen playing a total of 7 Test matches on home soil with the Kookaburra ball. In these seven matches, Pakistan has proposed 2 Test matches against Bangladesh, 3 against England and 2 against West Indies. The Pak team will be seen playing all these Test matches in August, October and early next year. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board will continue to use Duke balls for the senior team for domestic cricket seasons and tournaments. Also, let us tell you that the PCB has taken this decision after a well-analyzed research based on the condition of the home ground and pitch. Apart from this, when it comes to grassroot level and junior cricket, PCB will be seen using Aceline and Greys balls. These balls will cover all types of matches of Pakistan’s Under-13, Under-17 and Under-19 teams. PCB took this decision after the appointment of Tony Hemming It is worth noting that recently the Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Australia’s renowned pitch curator Tony Hemming as the head curator of PCB. So the pitches will be prepared under the supervision of Hemming for Pakistan’s domestic as well as international cricket schedule of 2024-25. However, before the construction of the pitches, the head curator advised the board to insist on changing the ball according to the format, so that along with the experience of the fans, quality cricket can also develop. Also, there is a possibility that the kind of pitch Hamming is going to make in the coming time, there will be an equal balance between ball and bat.
Shakib Al Hasan is fully available for all the remaining Test matches this year: Ghazi Ashraf Hussain
Bangladesh has to play 8 more Test matches this year. Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Getty Images) Bangladesh cricket team’s chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hussain has confirmed on August 12 that veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is fully available for all the team’s Test matches to be held in 2024. Let us tell you, Bangladesh has to play 8 more Test matches this year. They have to play a two-match Test series against Pakistan and then the team will also be seen playing Test series against India, South Africa and West Indies. Shakib Al Hasan had said some time ago that he would hardly play the Test series against India. His plan was only for the two-match Test series against Pakistan. However, Ashraf has now made a big revelation about Shakib Al Hasan’s availability. Gazi Ashraf Hussain told the reporter at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today i.e. on 12th August, ‘At the end of July, we talked to Shakib Al Hasan about his fitness. We wanted to talk to him about his plan during the series against Zimbabwe. Our schedule is very busy till December as the team has to play 8 Test matches. Shakib Al Hasan has made it clear that he will play all the Test matches and will also participate in all the practice sessions before the series. The experienced all-rounder will join the team on 14th or 15th August.’ He has been selected because Shakib Al Hasan is a very talented player: Gazi Ashraf Hussain Bangladesh’s chief selector further said, ‘We have not yet received any update from the medical team regarding his eyes. Shakib Al Hasan is a very experienced player and he has been one of our best all-rounders for a long time. The way he has played matches and his record against Pakistan has also been very good and that is why we have included him in the team for the upcoming Test series. The most important thing for the team was whether Shakib Al Hasan would be available for the practice sessions before the series or not. However, he himself has confirmed that he will be fully available for the Test series. He has been selected because of his talent. Every player and official is being given strict security during the practice sessions. We would like that Shakib Al Hasan is seen performing well in the coming times as well. Top 5 batsmen who scored the most runs for India since 2020 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
How many ODI matches will India and Pakistan play before Champions Trophy 2025? Know the schedule of other teams here as well-
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 9 next year under the hosting of Pakistan. Champions Trophy 2025 (Photo Source: Getty Images) ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is to be played in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March next year. Whether India will be a part of this tournament or not is still a question mark. BCCI has not yet given any formal statement regarding Team India’s participation. Amidst all this, the schedule of how many ODI matches all the 8 participating teams are going to play before the Champions Trophy 2025 has been revealed. Let us tell you, those 8 teams have got a place in the tournament, which were in the top-8 in the points table of ODI World Cup 2023. At the same time, Pakistan had already qualified as the host. ODI schedule of all teams before Champions Trophy 2025- India- 3 ODI matches India has to play only 3 ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team will play a three-match ODI series against England in February next year. Let us tell you, India recently suffered a 2-0 defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan – 6 ODI matches 1. Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2024, UAE (3 matches) 2. Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 (3 matches) Pakistan- 10 or 11 ODI matches Pakistan can play a total of 11 ODIs before the Champions Trophy 2025. 1. Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024 (3 matches) 2. Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 (3 matches) 3. Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024 (3 matches) 4. Pakistan ODI Tri-Series (Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if team reaches the final. Australia – 8 ODI matches 1. Australia tour of England, 2024 (5 matches) 2. Pakistan tour of Australia, 2024 (3 matches) Bangladesh- 3 ODI matches Bangladesh will play 3 ODIs in the West Indies tour before the Champions Trophy 2025. England- 11 ODI matches 1. Australia tour of England, 2024 (5 matches) 2. England tour of West Indies, 2024 (3 matches) 3. England tour of India (3 matches) South Africa- 12 ODIs 1) Afghanistan vs South Africa, UAE, 2024 (3 matches) 2) Ireland vs South Africa, UAE, 2024 (3 matches) 3) Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024-25 (3 matches) 4) Pakistan ODI Troy Series (Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if they reach the final) New Zealand – 6 ODI matches 1) Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024-25 (3 matches) 2) Pakistan ODI tri-series (Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa), 2025 (2 matches + 1 if they reach the final)
PCB changed its cricketing schedule amid the turmoil in Bangladesh! Matches will be played on this day
On August 26, Bangladesh A will play their first first over match against Pakistan Shaheens. PCB (Image Credit- Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently announced changes in the schedule of the upcoming cricket tour against Bangladesh A. Let us tell you that two four-day matches and three 50-over matches will be played between Bangladesh A and Pakistan Shaheens. However, now PCB has announced a change in the previously decided schedule of these matches. Bangladesh A is arriving in Pakistan on 10 August for this tour. So on this tour, Bangladesh A will be seen playing all its matches at the Islamabad Club ground. On the other hand, if we talk about the full cricket schedule of Bangladesh A against Pakistan Shaheens, then both the teams will be seen practicing on 11 and 12 August. After this, the first four-day match between the two teams will start from 13 to 16 August. After this, both the teams will be seen training and practicing again on 18 and 19 August. After this practice session, the second four-day match will be played between Bangladesh A and Pakistan Shaheens between 20 and 23 August. Immediately after this, the first 50-over match between the two teams will be played on 26 August, the second on 28 August and the last 50-over match will be played on 30 August. Pakistan announces Test team against Bangladesh Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the 17-member Pakistan team for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting on August 21. The command of the team has been handed over to Shan Masood. Pakistan’s 17-man squad for the Test series against Bangladesh: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Amir Jamal (subject to fitness), 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 (wicketkeeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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