DTVHINDIWhy did Gautam Gambhir appoint Morne Morkel as India’s bowling coach? 6 year old video goes viral
Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team as per the wishes of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Gautam Gambhir And Morne Morkel (Image Credit- Instagram) Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed as the new bowling coach of Team India. Morkel will join head coach Gautam Gambhir, assistant coaches Abhishek Nair and Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip in the new coaching staff. Although his duties will begin from September 1, his first assignment with the Indian team will be from September 19 when India take on Bangladesh for the first Test of the upcoming series in Chennai. Gambhir wanted Morne Morkel to become the bowling coach of Team India Let us tell you that, Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team as per the wish of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Now After Morne Morkel was appointed the bowling coach of Team India, a six-year-old video of Gambhir has gone viral in which he is praising Morkel. In this clip, Gambhir has expressed his desire to include Morkel in his Indian Premier League (IPL) team as well. Now that Morkel has been appointed as India’s new bowling coach, this video is spreading like wildfire on the internet as to why Gambhir likes him. In a 2017 episode of Breakfast with Champions, the show host asked Gambhir who was the most dangerous bowler he had faced so far. Without thinking, Gambhir named Morne Morkel. 6 year old video of Gautam Gambhir about Morne Morkel went viral Gambhir revealed that facing Morkel was so challenging that he tried to bring him to KKR after playing against Morkel when the latter was with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). “That’s why I bought him, honestly that’s why we included him in KKR as well. I thought he was the toughest bowler I have faced. Get him in your team. When he was playing for Delhi, every time I faced him, I would come back and say I wish we had Morne Morkel.” Watch video Gambhir reunites with Morne Morkel again. pic.twitter.com/EGWMdVWSVP — Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) August 14, 2024
WI vs SA T20 Series: South Africa announced the team for the T20 series, dropped big players
South Africa coach Rob Walter said that the management wants to develop young players and hence has formed such a team. South Africa (Image Credit- Twitter X) After losing the T20 World Cup final, the South African team has once again started preparations to strengthen itself. South Africa is currently on a tour of the West Indies and is playing a 2-match Test series. After this, they have to play a 3-match T20 series from 23 August for which they have announced a 15-member team. There have been major changes in this team, most of the senior players are out of the team due to various reasons, while two young players Kwena Mphaka and Jason Smith have been included in the team. Star wicketkeeper-batsmen Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen have not been included in the squad as they will play in the CPL 2024, which begins on August 30. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jensen have reportedly been rested to manage the workload. T20 regulars Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs are both part of the team, while experienced Rassie van der Dussen has been included in this team. South Africa coach Rob Walter said that the management wants to develop young players, so such a team has been formed. South Africa team For the T20 series against West Indies , Aiden Markram (captain), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickleton, Ottniel Bartman, Patrik Kruger, Jason Smith, Nandre Burger, Quen Mphaka, Tristan Stubbs, Dwayne Ferreira, Wiaan Mulder, Reeza van der Dussen, Brajon Fortuyn, Lungi Ngidi, Lizad Williams. West Indies vs South Africa T20 Series Schedule 1st T20I match – August 23 (Trinidad) 2nd T20I match – August 25 (Trinidad) 3rd T20I – August 27 (Trinidad) South Africa coach Rob Walter said after the team announcement- “Many players were not considered for selection due to either their injuries or we took this decision to manage their workload. Apart from this, some players are busy playing in T20 leagues.”
Shane Warne was scared of Brian McMillan’s threat on the field, Mark Taylor made a big revelation
Brian McMillan said to Shane Warne, “Hey Warnie! Too many people die in South Africa every day, one more won’t make a difference.” Mark Taylor (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin and former Australian captain Mark Taylor were guests on the new episode of sports commentator’s show The Willow Talk. In the episode, they talked about many things related to the game. In the show, Mark Taylor was asked about his most memorable one-liner till date, to which he replied by mentioning the conversation that took place on the field between legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne and former South African all-rounder Brian McMillan. Taylor told how Shane Warne trembled with fear on the field due to a threat from McMillan. Read the detailed conversation between Brian McMillan and Shane Warne here- During the fourth innings of the third Test of the 1993-94 series between Australia and South Africa, the African team was chasing a target of 321 runs to win the series and Australia needed to bowl them out to save a draw. There was a tense atmosphere in the field, especially with McMillan at the crease and only a few wickets remaining. Shane Warne was struggling to get McMillan out. Mark Taylor, while talking about the conversation between Shane Warne and Brian McMillan, said that Warne had told McMillan about his upcoming delivery before bowling. But even then McMillan failed to face most of Warne’s balls. Then, after a few overs, McMillan had strengthened his grip and Warne kept bowling to him. McMillan then walked up to the pitch in his imposing style and threatened Shane Warne. McMillan’s actions scared Warne a lot. McMillan told Warne, “Hey Warnie! Too many people die every day in South Africa, one more won’t make a difference.” Hearing this revelation from Mark Taylor, the entire podcast panel including Alyssa Healy started laughing. Mark Taylor was fielding nearby during that match, he saw that Warne was trembling with fear. Worried, he then went to Warne in the run-up to talk to him. Talking about the match, Shane Warne dismissed Brian McMillan for just 4 runs in 38 balls. After which the Australian team won the match by a huge margin of 191 runs.
India Tour of South Africa 2024: India’s South Africa tour will be live on Sports18 and JioCinema
The first T20 match between India and South Africa will be played on November 8 in Durban. SA vs IND (Photo Source: Twitter) Team India recently played a 3-match T20 and an equal number of ODI series against Sri Lanka. The result of this series was that the Indian cricket team won the T20 format 3-0, while Sri Lanka won the series by defeating India 2-0. This is nothing less than a shameful defeat for Team India. Well, now India needs to focus on the next upcoming tour. Team India will host Bangladesh for 2 Tests and 3 T20 matches from 9 September to 12 October. After this, Team India will host New Zealand for 3 Test matches from 16 to 5 November. This is India’s domestic schedule. After this, India will tour South Africa to play a 4-match T20 series in Durban, where the first match will be played. The first T20 match between India and South Africa will be played in Durban on November 8. After this, the second T20 match will be played in Gakebarha on November 10, the third in Centurion on November 13 and the fourth T20 match will be played in Johannesburg on November 15. Let’s see India’s complete schedule India Tour of South Africa 2024: Schedule 1st T20I – Friday, November 8, Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban 2nd T20I – Sunday, November 10, Dafabet St George’s Park, Gqeberha 3rd T20I – Wednesday, November 13, SuperSport Park, Centurion 4th T20I – Friday, November 15, DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg India Tour of South Africa 2024: When and Where to watch IND vs SA Matches India’s tour of South Africa for 4 T20 matches to be played in November will be live on Sports18 and JioCinema. India Tour of South Africa 2024: Where to watch Live telecast of IND vs SA Matches You can watch the 4-match T20 series between India and South Africa live on TV on Sports 18 channel. India Tour of South Africa 2024: Where to watch live streaming of IND vs SA Matches You can watch the 4-match T20 series between India and South Africa on your phone for free on Jio Cinema app and website.
This South African cricketer wants to get a UK passport, but has no intention of playing for England
David has played four Test matches for South Africa David Bedingham (Image Credit- Twitter South African cricketer David Bedingham is looking for a UK passport, but he does not seem to have any intention of playing for England at the moment. It is worth noting that David has played four Test matches for the African team. Apart from this, he was recently seen playing for the Durham team in Division Two of the County Championship. While playing in the tournament, David scored a total of 926 runs in 14 matches at an impressive average of 71.23. But even after this performance, he could not make media headlines because a player like Ben Stokes was present in the team. David Bedingham gave a big statement Let us tell you that in a recent interview with Cricbuzz, David said- My plan was always to get a UK passport. Right now I am trying to do this and if that happens, I will play as a local player. David further said- It may be possible for me in two years’ time. It would be foolish for me to think about playing for a country for which I am not eligible. If I had been playing only in England for six or seven years and had not gone back to South Africa, there was a possibility of being eligible to play for England. But now it is not so, and I am clear about playing for South Africa. On the other hand, now David will be seen playing for the South African team in the two-match Test series against the West Indies starting from August 7. After Dean Elgar’s retirement from the game, David can prove to be an important player for the Proteas team in Test cricket. It will be worth seeing how David is going to perform in Test cricket against the Caribbean team?
WI vs SA, 1st Test, Match Preview: Head to head record, playing XI, and pitch report – know all the details here-
The first match of the Test series between West Indies and South Africa will be played in Trinidad from 7-11 August. WI vs SA (Photo Source: Getty Images) WI vs SA, 1st Test, Match Preview: The first match of the two-match Test series between West Indies and South Africa will be played in Trinidad from August 7. The host team had earlier played a three-match Test series against England, in which they had to face a 0-3 defeat. The South African team played its last Test series against New Zealand in February. Let us tell you that many big players were not a part of this series due to SA20. South Africa had to face defeat by 2-0 in this series. Before the first Test match in Trinidad, the South African team also played a warm-up match with West Indies Championship 11, which ended in a draw. WI vs SA, 1st Test: Match details Match West Indies vs South Africa, 1st Test Venue Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad Day and time August 7-11, 7:30 PM (IST) WI vs SA, 1st Test: Head to head records Match 32 West Indies won 03 South Africa won 22 Draws 07 no result 00 WI vs SA, 1st Test: Pitch Report The pitch of Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad helps fast bowlers more, they will also get extra bounce here. Due to which the batsmen will face difficulty in scoring runs. On this pitch, the captain can decide to bat first after winning the toss. WI vs SA: Full Squad West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Joshua da Silva (vice-captain), Alick Athanaze, Keesee Carty, Brian Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Michael Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne WI vs SA, 1st Test: Probable playing 11 West Indies: Craig Brathwaite (captain), Michael Lewis, Keesee Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Gudakesh Moti, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony G Zorji, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingmus Kyle Verrin (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
South African coach Shukri Conrad expects better performance from Tristan Stubbs in Test cricket, said this big thing
Stubbs has played only 1 Test match for South Africa. Tristan Stubbs (Image Credit- Twitter X) South Africa cricket team’s head coach Shukri Conrad has recently made a big statement about young player Tristan Stubbs. Conrad says that he hopes Stubbs will do well in the biggest format of the game. It is worth noting that the 23-year-old young player has played only one match in Test cricket so far. At the beginning of the year, he was successful in making his debut in Test cricket against the Indian team. However, in this match, he was out after scoring just 4 runs. So now he will be seen playing in the two-match Test series on South Africa’s tour of West Indies, which will start with the first match in Trinidad on 7 August. Shukri Conrad made a big statement about Tristan Stubbs Let us tell you that before the start of South Africa’s first Test match against West Indies, Shukri Conrad said in a virtual press conference – I think he will perform well in Test cricket, whether it is the first Test match or the second Test match. South Africa has got a good player for the future. Tristan ticks all the boxes that are needed to face the new ball. He is an imposing player with a strong personality. I like him a lot and we will give responsibility in the top order in Tests to players who have strong body language. Conrad further said on his playing at number three in Test cricket- Tristan is going to get a good chance at that number. I think his body and technique are very good, which can show good play at this number. I am going to give him a good chance at this number. I would be surprised if we did not support him throughout the cycle.
West Indies announced a 15-member team for the Test series against South Africa, the speed merchant returned to the team
The Caribbean team will host South Africa for two Test matches in August West Indies Cricket Team (Image Credit- Twitter X) CWI Announce Test Squad for South Africa: The West Indies Cricket Board (CWI) has announced a 15-member Caribbean team for the two-match home Test series against South Africa in August. Let us tell you that fast bowler Kemar Roach, who was out of the Test team for about 6 months, has returned to this team. Roach played his last Test match for West Indies against Australia at the Gabba in January at the beginning of the year. So now he will be seen playing in a two-match Test series against South Africa on Caribbean soil from August 7. The command of the West Indies cricket team against South Africa has been handed over to Craig Brathwaite, while wicketkeeper Joshua de Silva has been appointed the vice-captain of the team for the first time. In this Test series, regular vice-captain of the Test team Alzari Joseph has been rested, who had an average performance in the three-match Test series on the recent tour of England. Not only Joseph but the performance of the entire Caribbean team was disappointing on the England tour. England defeated West Indies 3-0 in a one-sided manner in the three-match home Test series. However, now forgetting this defeat, the Caribbean team will look to perform better in the two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test match between the two teams will be played from 7 August to 11 August at Queen’s Park Oval Port of Spain, Trinidad, while the second Test match will be played from 15 August to 19 August at Providence Stadium, Guyana. 15-member Caribbean squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa: Craig Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanase, Tevin Imlach, Michael Lewis, Casey Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Brian Charles.
Most Runs in Test: List of players who scored the most runs in Test cricket history
A total of 14 players have scored more than 10,000 runs in Tests so far. The list toppers include players from India, Australia, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan. Joe Root and Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Most Runs in Test: There is nothing special to say about Team India’s great player Sachin Tendulkar. He has made many records in his 24-year long cricket career. One of these is the record of scoring the most runs in Tests. Sachin has played 200 Test matches in his career, and he has scored 15,921 runs. At the same time, Australian legend Ricky Ponting is in second place with 13,378 runs. In third place is South African legend Jacques Kallis who has scored 13,289 runs in 166 Test matches. 14 players have scored 10,000 runs in Test cricket A total of 14 players have scored more than 10,000 runs in Tests so far. The list toppers include players from India, Australia, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan. Players who have scored 10,000 runs in Test cricket – Team-wise India Sachin Tendulkar – 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches Rahul Dravid – 13,288 runs in 164 Tests Sunil Gavaskar – 10,122 runs in 125 Test matches Australia Ricky Ponting – 13,378 runs in 168 Tests Allan Border – 11,174 runs in 156 Tests Steve Waugh – 10,927 runs in 168 Tests England Alastair Cook – 12,472 runs in 161 Tests Joe Root – 12,027* runs in 143 Tests Sri Lanka Kumar Sangakkara – 12,400 runs in 134 Tests Mahela Jayawardene – 11,814 runs in 149 Tests West Indies Brian Lara – 11,953 runs in 131 Tests Shivnarine Chanderpaul – 11,867 runs in 164 Tests South Africa Jacques Kallis – 13,289 runs in 166 Tests Pakistan Younis Khan – 10,099 runs in 118 Tests Most Runs in Test: List of 10 players who scored the most runs in the history of Test cricket Player Runs in Test cricket Sachin Tendulkar- India 15,921 Ricky Ponting – Australia 13,378 Jacques Kallis- South Africa 13,289 Rahul Dravid- India 13,288 Alastair Cook- England 12,472 Kumar Sangakkara- Sri Lanka 12,400 Joe Root- England 12,027 Brian Lara- West Indies 11,953 Shivnarine Chnaderpaul- West Indies 11,867 Mahela Jayawardene- Sri Lanka 11,814
Temba Bavuma: “It seems as if…” Why did Temba Bavuma get angry at South Africa’s team and players
Temba Bavuma said that the team management is discussing the Test blueprint. With its help, the schedule and team calendar will be improved. South Africa’s Temba Bavuma. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images) South Africa has played only four matches in the third round of the World Test Championship. In comparison, Australia and England have played 12-12 matches, India have played nine matches, New Zealand and West Indies have played six matches each and Pakistan has played five matches. Out of the four Test matches played by South Africa, two were played against New Zealand. In these 2 matches, South Africa’s first choice players were busy playing the SA 20 tournament. Due to which the Proteas’ B team went on tour. The Temba Bavuma-led side is currently placed seventh in the WTC (World Test Championship) points table and qualifying for the World Test Championship final seems to be a tough task. Meanwhile, the captain spoke openly about the schedule and said that the players always feel like they are starting afresh again and again as there is no consistency in the team. Temba Bavuma expressed displeasure over the team calendar There is no problem with players in the world’s 3 big teams Australia, England and India. International cricketers are always present to play matches for the team, but South African players give up on the country’s team to play league cricket. On this, Bavuma said that the team management is discussing the Test blueprint. With its help, the schedule and team calendar will be improved. Bavuma hopes that things will improve in the future. He said despite all the challenges, the players are excited ahead of playing against the West Indies in the two-match series starting August 7. “It’s a challenge that’s not necessarily unique to us. Because it’s a challenge that all teams outside of the big three face. It feels like we’re starting over and over again as a team. The challenge is to work with what we have. We don’t use it as an excuse.”
