DTVHINDIBefore the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan PM gave a big warning to PCB, said- players should be selected on merit…
Cricket team should be improved and players should be selected on the basis of merit- PM Shahbaz Sharif Shehbaz Sharif (Photo Source: The Pakistan cricket team was eliminated from the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, and Babar Azam and Co.’s performance was also disappointing in the ODI World Cup hosted by India. Pakistan has also faced a lot of criticism due to its poor performance in ICC tournaments. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given a big warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. PM Shahbaz Sharif has stressed on selecting players on the basis of merit. Cricket team must be improved- PM Shahbaz Sharif Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has stressed on improving the Pakistan cricket team after the team’s poor performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. Addressing Mohsin Naqvi, the PM also talked about what should be done before the Champions Trophy 2025. PM Shahbaz Sharif, while speaking during the stone-laying ceremony for the upgrading of the Gaddafi Stadium at the PCB headquarters on August 5, said, Our cricket stadiums should be up to international standards and the modernisation of the Gaddafi Stadium is a positive step. You should improve the cricket team and select players on merit, which is your expertise. Even if the Prime Minister recommends someone, if it is against merit, you should reject it. It is worth noting that recently former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis was appointed to implement reforms in Pakistan cricket. He will oversee all cricket-related decisions of the board. On the other hand, Mohsin Naqvi will oversee administrative affairs, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host.
IND vs SL 3rd ODI: These 4 Indian players can be the reason for defeat in the third ODI
In this article, we will talk about those 4 Indian players who can be the reason for Team India’s defeat in the third ODI match (IND vs SL 3rd ODI). IND vs SL (Photo Source: Getty Images) IND vs SL 3rd ODI: The third and final ODI match between India and Sri Lanka will be played on August 7. While the first ODI match between the two teams ended in a draw, the Indian team had to face defeat in the second ODI. Sri Lanka won by 32 runs while defending 241 runs. The Indian team needed 241 runs to win this match. But the Indian team’s innings ended at 208 runs. In this article, we will talk about those 4 Indian players who can be the reason for Team India’s defeat in the third ODI match. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Getty Images) Like the first ODI match, in the second match too Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a good start to the Indian team. Both of them together added 97 runs. From here the target was very close. At that time Virat Kohli came to bat. He wanted to take the innings forward. But in this match too he returned cheaply. Virat Kohli had scored just 14 runs. After Virat was out, the Indian team’s score was 116 runs for 3 wickets. Earlier in the first ODI too, he had returned cheaply, he had scored only 24 runs. A batsman like Virat Kohli getting out cheaply raises some questions. Kohli is called a chase master but his bat has remained silent in both the matches. If such a performance comes from his side in the third ODI (IND vs SL 3rd ODI) too, then the situation can get worse for India. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer (Image Credit- Twitter X) After being out of the team for almost 10 months, Shreyas Iyer got a chance to return to the Indian team. But he has been a super flop in the first two matches. While chasing the runs in the first match of the series, he returned after scoring 23 runs, while in the second match he could score only 7 runs. Being an important part of the team’s middle order, this kind of form of Iyer can become a problem for the team. KL Rahul KL Rahul (Image Credit- Twitter X) KL Rahul played an important innings in the first match. He made an important partnership with Akshar Patel and on the basis of this partnership he brought the Indian team very close to victory. However, that match was drawn. But in the second ODI match, he returned to the pavilion on zero. KL Rahul is also an important part of the team’s middle order. The team has a lot of expectations from him and being a big match player, his poor performance is a big blow to the team. shivam dubey Shivam Dube. (Photo Source: BCCI) Shivam Dubey scored 25 runs in 24 balls in the first ODI match. He got out when the Indian…
From Washington Sundar to Smriti Mandhana, these players were nominated for July ICC Player of the Month
Players who performed brilliantly in cricket in the month of July have got a place in this list. Smriti Mandhana and Washington Sundar (Image Credit- Twitter/X) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today released the list of players nominated for the Player of the Month for the month of July on 5 August. Let us tell you that three players each in the men’s and women’s categories have been included in this list by the ICC. Also, this time the number of players nominated for the month of July is the highest from India. Let us tell you that three players have been nominated from India. In this list, ICC has included those players who performed well in the cricket played in the month of July. ICC Men’s Player of the Month (Men) Washington Sundar: After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, India went on a tour of Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 series. So due to his excellent performance in this series, Sundar has managed to make a place in this list. Gus Atkinson: Gus Atkinson, who recently made his Test debut for England against West Indies, has found a place in this list. He took 23 wickets in the three Test matches played against West Indies. Due to this excellent performance, he has managed to find a place in this list. Charlie Cassell: The third name in this list is 25-year-old Scottish player Charlie Castle. It is worth noting that recently he had performed brilliantly against Oman in the ICC Men’s World Cup League 2. ICC Men’s Player of the Month (Women) Smriti Mandhana: The vice-captain of the Indian women’s cricket team and the stylish left-handed batsman has also been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month in the women’s category. Earlier, Smriti had also won this award in June. Shefali Verma: The opening batsman of the Indian women’s cricket team has been nominated for this award for the first time after June 2021. Let us tell you that last month Shefali scored the fastest double century in Test cricket against South Africa. Chamari AthapaththuSri Lankan women’s cricket team captain and veteran all-rounder Chamari Atapattu has also been nominated for the Player of the Month for July. Let us tell you that last month, Sri Lanka won the Women’s Asia Cup under the captaincy of Atapattu.
‘Help those players who need it’ Ambati Rayudu rejected the demand for land from the government
Ambati Rayudu often remains in the headlines due to his statements Ambati Rayudu (Image Credit- Twitter X) Recently, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 winning Indian team’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was honored by the Telangana government by giving him a piece of land and a government job in Group-1 of the government. So now, MP and leader of opposition of Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Kaushik Reddy has raised this issue in Telangana assembly that the government has done a good job by honoring Siraj, but the government should also give all these things to Pragyan Ojha, Ambati Rayudu and Jwala Gutta who played an important role in raising the name of the state. It is worth noting that before entering active politics, Kaushik Reddy has played first class cricket for Andhra Pradesh. Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has reacted to Reddy’s demand. Rayudu says that the government should help those players who need it. Let us tell you that while replying to a video of Kaushik Reddy demanding players from the Telangana government, Rayudu wrote through his official X account – Kaushik Reddy Garu, I understand that promoting players is very important. I am very happy that Siraj has been recognized for his efforts towards Indian cricket. I never asked or expected anything. It is very important to support all sports and sportspersons equally and mainly those who need support to improve and develop their skills to become better. As cricketers we have been very fortunate in terms of being financially able. I respectfully decline your request to the government to allot me land and please ask them to support the players who really need it. See this tweet of Ambati Rayudu Kaushik reddy garu I understand that it’s very important to promote sportspersons. I am very happy that Siraj has been recognized for his efforts towards Indian cricket. I haven’t ever asked or expected anything. It is very important to support all sports and sportspersons… — ATR (@RayuduAmbati) August 4, 2024
Jai Shah gave great news to Indian players, new NCA will be inaugurated in Bengaluru soon
The new National Cricket Academy has three world-class sports grounds, indoor cricket pitches including 45 practice pitches. New NCA Ground (Photo Source: The Indian cricket team is currently playing a three-match ODI series on the Sri Lanka tour. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has given a great news to the players. Actually, the Board of Control for Cricket in India was working on the construction of a new National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a long time. According to the latest update, now the new NCA is going to be ready soon, expressing happiness over which BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has shared pictures on social media. Jai Shah gave information through social media The new National Cricket Academy has three world class sports grounds, indoor cricket pitches including 45 practice pitches. The new NCA also has training recovery, sports science facilities as well as an olling size swimming pool, which will help in the rehab of cricketers and also help the players prepare before the important cricket season. Jai Shah also said that the new NCA will help the players a lot in developing their skills. Sharing the pictures of the new NCA on social media, Jai Shah wrote, Very excited to announce that BCCI’s new National Cricket Academy (NCA) is almost complete and will open soon in Bengaluru. The new NCA will have three world class sports grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, an Olympic size swimming pool and state of the art training recovery and sports science facilities. This initiative will help our country’s current and future cricketers develop their skills in the best possible environment. Very excited to announce that the @BCCI‘s new National Cricket Academy (NCA) is almost complete and will be opening shortly in Bengaluru. The new NCA will feature three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, Olympic-size swimming pool and… pic.twitter.com/rHQPHxF6Y4 — Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 3, 2024 Former Indian player VVS Laxman is currently the head of NCA and his term is going to end soon. VVS Laxman has already expressed his desire not to continue in the post due to personal and family reasons. BCCI is currently looking for a new NCA head.
‘Ban them for two years’- IPL franchises put forth a demand to BCCI to take action against foreign players
In the last few seasons, players like Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Harry Brook and Wanindu Hasaranga withdrew their names without any solid reason. Apart from this, there is a constant discussion about the number of players retained. Currently, teams are allowed to retain only four players before the mega auction. There is talk of increasing the number of retained players to 8. Now it will be interesting to see whether the number of retained players increases or not. Apart from this, the franchise has made some other demands as well. Now it remains to be seen what decision BCCI takes regarding retention for the upcoming IPL season.
SA20 2025: Paarl Royals retained these 10 players including Miller-Ngidi for the third season
Paarl Royals have retained big players like captain David Miller, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin and Andile Phehlukwayo ahead of the auction. Paarl Royals (Photo Source: Getty Images) The deadline to submit the list of retained South African players for the third season of SA20 was Wednesday (31 July). Paarl Royals has released the list of 10 capped and uncapped South African retained players today on Thursday (1 August). Paarl Royals has retained big players like captain David Miller, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin and Andile Phehlukwayo before the auction. Mitchell van Buuren, fast bowler Kodi Yusuf as well as Keith Dudgeon and leggie Nkaba have also been retained. Uncapped players Kwena Mphaka and Luandre Pretorius, who performed well in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, have also been retained by the franchise. List of retained players of Paarl Royals for the third season of SA20- 1. David Miller 2. Lungi Engidi 3. Björn Fortuyn 4. Andile Phehlukwayo 5. Michelle Van Buren 6. Cody Youssef 7. Keith Dudgeon 8. Nakaba Peter 9. Kwena Mafaka 10. Luan-Dre Pretorius Paarl Royals traded and released these players for the third season of SA20- Paarl Royals have traded Tabrez Shamsi from Joburg Super Kings and added all-rounder Dayan Galim to the team. The franchise has released Dane Vilas, Evan Jones, Vihaan Lubbe and Ferisco Adams. Traded- OUT – Tabraiz Shamsi (to Joburg Super Kings) In – Dayan Ghalim (from Joburg Super Kings) Release- 1. Dane Vilas 2. Evan Jones 3. Vihaan Lubbe 4. Ferisco Adams Kumar Sangakkara said a big thing- Speaking after releasing the list of retained players for the upcoming season of the league, Paarl Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara said, We are pleased to go into the upcoming auction with a very strong group of capped and uncapped South African players. After the disappointment of last season where we faltered in the latter stages of the tournament, it was important to revisit the squad and make some changes. We believe this core has various attributes and will serve as a solid foundation, which will be complemented by the players we sign at the auction.
IND vs SL: 3 players who will whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0 in the ODI series like the T20 series
The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and India is going to start from August 2. Surya Kumar Yadav (Photo Source: X) The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka. After the T20 series between the two teams, now a 3-match ODI series is going to start from August 2. Also, once again after the T20 series, the Men in Blue can whitewash the host team 3-0 in the ODI series as well. It is worth noting that many veteran players are going to return to Team India in this ODI series. Captain Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be seen in action during this series. So today in this article we are going to tell you about 3 such players, who are going to help the Indian team to whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0 in the ODI series like the T20 series. So let’s know about these players: 1. Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadav (Image Credit-X) Suryakumar Yadav, the new T20 captain of the Indian cricket team, can be the first player from Team India who can help the Indian team defeat Sri Lanka 3-0 in the ODI series. Let us tell you that in the recently concluded T20 series, Surya’s bat was seen speaking loudly, while due to this amazing performance, Surya was selected as the Player of the Series (POTS) in the T20 series. In the T20 series, Surya scored 92 runs in 3 matches. Also, now he has started bowling as well, which makes him a different kind of player. It will be interesting to see how captain Rohit uses Surya in the ODI series?
“Ban the players, retain 7-8 players…”- Kavya Maran made these three big demands before IPL 2025
Kavya Maran is the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Poetry Maran. (Photo Source: Twitter) Many important issues were discussed in the meeting held yesterday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. During this meeting, opinions were divided on issues ranging from the mega auction to the impact player rule. Among the team owners or co-owners who attended this meeting were Shahrukh Khan from Kolkata Knight Riders, Kavya Maran from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ness Wadia from Punjab Kings, Sanjeev Goenka from Lucknow Super Giants along with his son Shashwat. Along with this, Parth Jindal of Delhi Capitals was also present. Manoj Badale and Ranjit Barthakur from Rajasthan Royals, Prathamesh Mishra from Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kashi Vishwanathan and Rupa Gurunath from Chennai Super Kings, Amit Soni from Gujarat Titans while the owner of Mumbai Indians participated in it online. In this meeting, the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad has put forward some big demands before the upcoming season. SRH owner Kavya Maran made this demand in the meeting of BCCI and Owners According to a Cricbuzz report, SRH owner Kavya Maran has said, “It takes a lot of time to build a team and as discussed, grooming young players also takes a lot of time and investment. It took Abhishek Sharma 3 years to bring stability in his performance. You will agree that other teams have many such examples. She prefers mini auctions every year instead of mega auctions. Kavya Maran further said, “After being bought in the auction, if a player does not play the entire season for any reason other than injury, he should be banned. The franchise puts a lot of effort in the auction, if a player goes for a low amount and he does not come. So it affects the team combination.” Along with this, SRH owner has demanded to remove the restriction on the number of foreign players, because last time BCCI allowed to retain maximum 2 foreign players only, since every team is formed in different way which includes Indian players, foreign players and uncapped players.
IPL Update: Foreign players who withdrew from the league are in trouble now, franchise owners raised the demand for action
IPL Trophy (Image Credit- Twitter) A meeting is being organized between the BCCI and the owners of all 10 teams before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. In this meeting, decisions are to be taken on many issues ranging from increasing the number of players retained to increasing the purse value. Apart from this, there is another issue, regarding which the IPL owners have raised a demand before the BCCI. Ahead of the meeting, it has emerged that IPL franchises have demanded action from the BCCI against foreign players who withdraw their names from the tournament at the last moment after being bought in the auction. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the franchises have highlighted the issue of foreign players being constantly left out of the league. Franchise demanded action from BCCI According to the report, the actions of players like Jason Roy, Alex Hales and Wanindu Hasaranga, who have previously withdrawn from the IPL due to low bids, have raised concerns for the IPL management. From personal issues to injuries, the reasons for their withdrawal have put a damper on the plans of the franchises and hence they are demanding action from the BCCI on this. Apart from this, franchise owners have also highlighted a pattern where some foreign players refuse to participate in the mega auction and participate in the mini auction so that they can get higher bids. Now these issues will be the main topic of discussion in the meeting to be held on Wednesday evening between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials and the Indian Premier League franchise owners.
