We are rich people, we should not go to poor countries to play league: Virender Sehwag
These days, Sehwag is seen doing commentary in the ongoing IPL. Virender Sehwag (Photo Source: Twitter) While former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag was known for his explosive batting on the field, now after retirement, he continues to make headlines for his bold statements. So recently he has given such a statement, which has once again drawn the attention of the cricket world towards Sehwag. Let us tell you that Sehwag has said that we are rich and we should not go to any poor country to play another T20 league. Sehwag gave shocking statement regarding other T20 leagues Let us tell you that in a discussion with former Australian opener Adam Gilchrist on Club Prairie Fire podcast, a question was asked to Virender Sehwag. The question was ‘Do you see a time when Indian players will ever be able to go and play in other T20 leagues?’ So Sehwag has answered this question in a very bold manner. Sehwag said- No, we do not need, we are rich people. We don’t go to any poor country to play another T20 league. Apart from this, he said in this show that when he was dropped from the Indian cricket team, he got an offer from the BBL franchise, but Sehwag rejected that offer. Sehwag said about this incident- I still remember when I was dropped from the Indian team, I was playing IPL at that time, then I got an offer from BBL that I should participate in Big Bash. I said ok, how much money will I get, he said 1 lakh dollars. I said that I can spend this much money on my holidays. The bill for the night before that was only 1 lakh dollars.
Marcus Stoinis, who destroyed CSK bowlers, cannot play T20 World Cup 2024 even if he wants to, know why?
Due to not being included in Australia’s central contract, Marcus Stoinis is not going to get a chance to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Marcus Stoinis (Pic Source-X) In the 39th match of IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants won against Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets. CSK, batting first, scored 210 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and, in reply, Lucknow chased down the target with 3 balls and 6 wickets remaining. The hero of this victory of Lucknow Super Giants was Marcus Stoinis, who played a brilliant inning of 124* runs. Stoinis hit 13 fours and 6 sixes in 63 balls against CSK in this innings. Marcus Stoinis may not play T20 World Cup 2024: After his brilliant century, he has said a big thing about not being included in the central contract of Australia. Let us tell you that due to not being included in Australia’s central contract, he is not going to get a chance to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup. When he was asked whether he was sad about this? On this Marcus Stoinis said- “I know I am not part of Australia’s contract list. However, I am happy that the young players who want to prove themselves have got this contract. I don’t have any problem with it.” Marcus Stoinis broke 13 years old record Marcus Stoinis has played the best innings in IPL history. He single-handedly won the match for Lucknow team. With this victory, Lucknow team has reached fourth place in the points table. Lucknow has defeated Chennai for the second consecutive time this season. Earlier, Chennai had lost to LSG in Lucknow. Now Lucknow has won Chepauk also. In this match, Marcus scored unbeaten 124 runs on 63 balls, in which he hit 13 fours and 6 sixes. This is Marcus’s highest individual score in IPL history. With this he has also broken the 13 year old IPL record. The record of scoring most runs in the second innings in IPL is now in the name of Marcus Stoinis. Earlier, Paul Valthaty had played an unbeaten inning of 120 runs against Chennai in 2011. Whereas Virender Sehwag had played an inning of 119 runs against Deccan Chargers in 2011. Sanju Samson is also included in this list. He played an inning of 119 runs against Punjab in 2021. Shane Watson played an unbeaten inning of 117 runs against Hyderabad in 2018. Highest score while chasing in IPL history Marcus Stoinis – 124* runs (Lucknow vs Chennai) 2024 Paul Valthaty – 120*(Punjab vs Chennai) 2011 Virender Sehwag – 119 (Deccan Chargers vs Delhi) 2011 Sanju Samson – 119 (Rajasthan vs Punjab) 2021 Shane Watson – 117* (Chennai vs Hyderabad) 2018 Final
Will Sunil Narine play T20 World Cup 2024 or not? Clarified everything in post on Instagram
Sunil Narine, who was missing from international cricket for West Indies since 2019, had announced his retirement in November last year. Sunil Narine (Photo Source: Sunil Narine/Instagram) Sunil Narine, who was missing from international cricket for West Indies since 2019, had announced his retirement in November last year. While playing in IPL this year, this legendary West Indies all-rounder has done wonders for KKR. In the 7 matches played by Sunil Narayan, he has scored 286 runs at a strike rate of 176.54. In this innings he has scored 1 half-century and 1 century. He also performed well in bowling, taking 9 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 7.10. Seeing his strong form, West Indies captain Rovman Powell (who is part of Rajasthan Royals this season) has requested him to play for the team again. Powell wants Sunil Narine to return from retirement and play the upcoming T20 World Cup with the West Indies team. For this, he has also employed Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, so that he can convince Sunil Narayan to play. After this statement of Powell, questions started being raised everywhere and everyone wants to know from Sunil what his decision is. Sunil Narayan has now broken his silence regarding this matter. Will Sunil Narine play T20 World Cup or not? Sunil Narayan has indicated on Instagram that he is not going to retire from international cricket. “I am happy and grateful that because of my form, people want me to come out of retirement and play the upcoming T20 World Cup. But I had chosen to make peace with the decision of retirement and now the doors of return are closed. I will be supporting the boys playing for West Indies who have worked hard over the last few months to get into the national team. These players deserve to win another T20 World Cup title and I would like to wish them all the best.” See that post on Instagram
‘Sign this contract’ KL Rahul told how Virat Kohli had offered him to play for RCB team
Rahul started his IPL career in 2013 while playing for RCB. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter KL Rahul may be captaining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL season, but he started his IPL career by playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2013 season. So now Rahul has shared the information about joining the RCB team with the cricket fans. Rahul has told how Virat Kohli had offered him to play for RCB. However, Rahul was released from the team by RCB after just one season. But after this, before joining Lucknow Super Giants, he had performed amazingly for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. This is how KL Rahul was associated with RCB Let us tell you that regarding joining the RCB team and his IPL journey, KL Rahul said through a video uploaded on Ravichandran Ashwin’s YouTube channel – Virat Kohli (ITC Gardenia) was there and head coach Ray Jennings and support staff were present there. . Virat just told me there that would you like to sign this contract and play for RCB? I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ Then Virat Kohli told me – I am just joking. There are no options here, just sign this contract. I signed this contract and then Virat said that it would be an exciting ride. You will enjoy the next few months with the team. The things I learned during those two months of IPL while I was at RCB, I can say that it would have taken me 7-8 seasons to learn in a Ranji season. I gained a lot of knowledge and experience in those two months. After this I moved forward quite rapidly. Rahul further said- I would love to play for RCB because I started from there, and I want to finish the IPL there. But the beauty of IPL is that you get a chance to play with different players in different teams.
Rohit Sharma wants to play test series with Pakistan, said- both countries on neutral venue…..
The age-old rivalry between India and Pakistan has attracted cricket fans from all over the world for many years. However, in recent times, bilateral series is not being played between the two cricket giants. The last Test match between the two teams was played in 2007. Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to play a bilateral series against Pakistan. Rohit Sharma has also given the reason behind this. Rohit Sharma has said that, if the series is played in foreign conditions then it will be even more exciting. There has been no bilateral series between India and Pakistan for more than a decade. The two countries now face each other only in ICC and ACC events. I would love to play bilateral series against Pakistan- Rohit Sharma Club Prairie Fire podcast show regarding IND vs PAK bilateral series Rohit Sharma Said, “I would love to play a bilateral series against Pakistan. I think it will be a great match between both the sides. They are a good team with a great bowling lineup. Playing in foreign conditions will make it even better. I am only interested in pure cricket.” Let us tell you that the last bilateral series between India and Pakistan was played in January 2013, where three ODI matches were played between the two countries. Apart from this, Test series was played between India and Pakistan in the year 2007. A year later, in 2008, there were terrorist attacks in Mumbai, due to which the bilateral series with Pakistan was stopped, but it was started in 2012–13. However, now both the countries face each other in ICC events like ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. Both the teams face each other in the Asia Cup also. Pakistan team has played ICC events in India in 2016 and 2013, but the Indian team has not toured Pakistan even once in the last 15 years.
IPL 2024: Big blow for RCB, Glenn Maxwell will not play even against KKR, reason revealed
Maxwell has scored only 32 runs in 6 innings this season at an average of 5.33. Glenn Maxwell (Image Credit- Twitter X) The 17th edition of the IPL has not gone well for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) so far. The team has been able to win only one of its seven matches. He is at the bottom of the points table. Glenn Maxwell’s injury has further increased his problems. It is difficult for Maxwell, who did not play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), to play in the upcoming match also. The RCB all-rounder is struggling with a hip strain and is unlikely to play against KKR at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Maxwell has scored only 32 runs in 6 innings this season at an average of 5.33. I’ve actually got a bit of a strain on my hip – Glenn Maxwell Maxwell (Glenn Maxwell) said in ESPN’s ‘Around the Wicket’ show, actually I have a little strain in my hip, so I have got a few more days off for recovery. I have some time here and am training. Still trying to fix myself. If there is any vacancy, I will obviously make my place. He said that it is not that I have set a date that I will be out for three matches and then I will return whenever I am ready. It doesn’t all work out that way. I am not at a level that is good enough to ensure a place for someone else in the team. Let us tell you that Maxwell has also clarified his decision to request to be left out of the RCB line-up for the match against Hyderabad. He said that this has nothing to do with the need to take a long break from the tournament. He just thought that he does not see his place in the best XI. And requested captain Faf du Plessis and coach Andy Flower to stay out and talked about giving a chance to some other player.
‘I haven’t got anything for an entire year’ Jofra Archer on not being able to play cricket due to injury
Archer has not played any competitive cricket for England since March 2023. Jofra Archer (Photo Source: Twitter) England cricket team’s fast bowler Jofra Archer has recently given a big statement saying that he wants to play cricket for a year without any injury. Archer has also said that he is afraid that he might get injured once again, due to which he will have to start and stop the game again. Let us tell you that the Cricket World Cup 2029 champion player has not played any competitive cricket for England since March 2023. Also, due to injury, he remained out of most of the series between 2021 and 2023. He was also a part of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023, but due to an elbow injury he had to return to the UK. Also, regarding the continuous injuries he is getting, Archer has said that because of this he has not received anything for the last one year. Joffra Archer gave a big statement regarding injury Let us tell you that while giving a big statement on The Athlete’s Voice 4CAST regarding not being able to play cricket due to injury, he said – Last year I played cricket from May to January, because I also participated in the IPL. After this, the next year I played one or two matches for Sussex, so I have not got anything for a whole year. Hopefully, when June 1st comes and June 1st of next year comes, I will not have to take any kind of break from cricket. Minimal injuries and just playing cricket consistently. Archer further said- It has been a long time since I played cricket and to be honest, I don’t know how this year is going to be for me. Whether it’s going to be an on and off year, I don’t know what’s true. Don’t know what the future will be like.
VIDEO: MS Dhoni will play IPL 2025…! Best friend Suresh Raina made a big claim
In IPL 2024, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is seen entertaining the fans with his batting cameo. MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL/X) Even before the start of IPL 2024, discussions had started in full swing that this season is going to be the last season of Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni). MS Dhoni left the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings before the season, and decided to play as a player. Wherever CSK’s match is held in this IPL, Yellow Army fans reach there, the reason behind which is just to see Thala Dhoni. In IPL 2024, Dhoni is seen entertaining the fans with his batting cameo. Let us tell you that Dhoni is not fully fit at the moment, but is giving his best in the field only for his fans. Meanwhile, Suresh Raina has given a big statement regarding whether MS Dhoni will play the next season of IPL. Suresh Raina gave this statement regarding Dhoni’s IPL future Former CSK player and MS Dhoni’s best friend Suresh Raina was recently asked about Dhoni’s future in IPL during a discussion on JioCinema. To which Suresh Raina replied in one word, ‘Will play’ Another #TATAIPL season for Thala Dhoni?#IPLonJioCinema , @ImRaina , @rpsingh , @anantyagi_ pic.twitter.com/eeMUfyryGT — JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 17, 2024 Former Indian fast bowler RP Singh was also a part of that discussion, he believes that this season is not Dhoni’s last season. RP Singh said on GeoCinema, ‘It doesn’t look like this will be his last season. MS Dhoni is not completely fit MS Dhoni is not completely fit at this time. Dhoni was seen limping after the match against Mumbai Indians, which shows that he had decided to play despite the injury. Dhoni and Suresh Raina were seen leaving the stadium together after the match. During this, Raina helped Dhoni to come down the stairs. Even in the team hotel, Thala was seen limping; he even had to take support of the walls to walk. Talking about MS Dhoni’s fitness, CSK’s bowling consultant says that his entire focus is only on the game.
Will Sunil Narayan play T20 World Cup 2024? You will be shocked to hear the words of West Indies captain
Sunil Narine (Photo Source X/Twitter) West Indies captain Rovman Powell has said that he has been chasing Sunil Narine for almost a year to join the team for the T20 World Cup 2024. But he told that Sunil is not listening to anyone and is refusing to join the team. Sunil Narayan is making waves in the IPL this year. Sunil Narine has put in incredible efforts with both bat and ball and has been a match-winner for KKR this season. KKR faced Rajasthan Royals on 16 April in which, Sunil Narine scored 109 runs for the team and took two wickets. However, Kolkata had to face defeat due to the innings of Jos Buttler. But Sunil Narayan’s innings is being praised everywhere. People want him to play in the T20 World Cup 2024 this year so that the West Indies team can become stronger. Sunil Narine wants to play World Cup? Sunil Narayan Had retired from international cricket earlier this year. Sunil had told Samuel Badree after the last game that he would watch the World Cup from home but after his brilliant innings against Rajasthan, perhaps his attitude has changed a bit. In such a situation, West Indies T20 captain Powell (who is part of Rajasthan in the IPL) was asked whether he had talked to Sunil about his comeback. Powell said that he has been talking to Sunil for quite some time, and has also urged Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Nicholas Pooran to convince him and help him change his mind. Powell said- “For the last 12 months, I have been whispering in his (Narayan’s) ears; He has said no to everyone. I have spoken to Pollard, Bravo and Pooran to convince him, hopefully, they will convince him before the team is selected.”
IPL 2024: LSG will play the match against KKR wearing a special jersey, read big news
This match between the two teams will be played at Eden Garden. Lucknow Super Giants (Image Credit- Twitter The 28th match of the ongoing IPL season will be played on April 14 between two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants (KKR vs LSG). Let us tell you that fans will get to see this exciting match between the two teams at the historic Eden Garden ground in Kolkata. However, before the start of this match, a big news is coming out. Let us tell you that in this match, Lucknow Super Giants is going to play the match wearing maroon and green colored jersey instead of its traditional dark blue jersey. So the reason behind the franchise wearing this special jersey is the team owner RP Sanjeev Goenka. It is worth noting that apart from Lucknow Super Giants in IPL, Sanjeev Goenka is also the owner of Mohun Bagan Super Giants in Indian Super League. For this reason LSG took this decision Let us tell you that the reason behind this decision of the franchise is to support the defending champion of ISL Mohun Bagan Super Giant team. To support this football team, LSG will play in the match against KKR wearing the new jersey of maroon and green colors. Also, if some media reports are to be believed, LSG will She can also be seen playing ISL Shield match with Mohun Bagan. New colors for a big game! See you tomorrow 🤝 pic.twitter.com/gi8NP9dW3n — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 13, 2024 KKR and LSG would like to return to winning ways On the other hand, if we give you information about the performance of both the teams in the tournament, both the teams have faced defeat in their previous matches. After scoring a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing season, Kolkata had to face defeat by 7 wickets against Chennai Super Kings in their last match. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants are coming after losing their last home match against Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets. Both the teams would like to forget the defeats in their previous matches and perform brilliantly in the match.