DTVHINDI“We have got a lot of rest…”, Sanjay Manjrekar got angry on Rohit, Virat and Bumrah being given rest from Duleep Trophy
I see them as Indian players who have been rested, they could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy- Sanjay Manjrekar Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Sanja Manjrekar (Photo Source: Getty Images) Duleep Trophy 2024 is starting from 5th September. All the big stars are going to be seen playing in the tournament except Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Initially there were reports that these three players would be seen playing in the Duleep Trophy, as the BCCI has already warned that if the national team players are free then they will have to participate in domestic cricket. But many great players are surprised that the selectors did not select Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Bumrah for the Duleep Trophy. Meanwhile, cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has also expressed his displeasure over the players being given rest. Sanjay Manjrekar tweeted this Sanjay Manjrekar said on social media that India has played 249 international matches in the last five years. However, Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah have played only 59%, 61% and 34% of these matches respectively. Manjrekar believes that all three players have got enough rest. In such a situation, all three should have been selected for the Duleep Trophy. India has played 249 international matches in the last 5 years. Rohit has played only 59% of them. Virat has played 61% and Bumrah has played 34%. I see them as India players who have been rested, they could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy. India has played 249 international matches in the last 5 years. Rohit has played only 59% of those. Virat 61% & Bumrah 34%. I see them as well rested India players. Could have been selected for the Duleep trophy. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 28, 2024 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were last seen playing in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Now both the players will be seen playing directly in the Test series against Bangladesh, which will start from September 19. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah is on a long break after the T20 World Cup 2024. He will return directly from the series against New Zealand. Ravindra Jadeja released by BCCI On August 27, the BCCI announced some changes in the teams for the first round of the Duleep Trophy. The board has released Ravindra Jadeja from the squad, the reason for which has not been given. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj and Umran Malik have been ruled out of the first round due to illness. After the exclusion of both the players, Navdeep Saini and Gaurav Yadav have got a place in the squad.
Zaheer Khan will enter this team before IPL 2025, may get big responsibility
Earlier, Zaheer Khan was associated with Mumbai Indians. Zaheer Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter) Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan is all set to take over as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of IPL 2025, although the franchise is yet to make an official announcement. It is not yet clear whether Zaheer Khan will play the role of bowling coach of LSG. Morne Morkel has left the Lucknow team to join the coaching staff of the Indian team. In such a situation, Zaheer can also be seen in the role of bowling coach. Earlier, Zaheer Khan has been involved in different roles with different IPL franchises over the years. He contributed as a player in this league for 10 seasons from 2008-2017. In his last edition, Zaheer also captained Delhi Daredevils. He remained the Director of Cricket and Head of Global Development of Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022. LSG franchise is ready to give a big role to Zaheer Khan According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, LSG is keen to give the former Indian cricketer (Zaheer Khan) a bigger role, including scouting and player development. The Super Giants have already roped in a star-studded coaching panel ahead of the 2024 edition, with Justin Langer as coach and Lance Klusener and Adam Voges as assistant coaches. LSG’s coaching set-up is currently headed by Justin Langer, who will continue in the role after taking over from Andy Flower as head coach ahead of IPL 2024. Lance Klusener and Adam Voges will be the assistant coaches of the team. After securing playoff berths in their first two seasons, the KL Rahul-led side fell short on net run rate to make it to the top four in 2024.
“My average is 55, I really like red-ball…”, Rinku Singh expressed his desire to play Test cricket for India
Rinku Singh says that it is his dream to play in all three formats for the country. Rinku Singh (Photo Source: Getty Images) Indian young player Rinku Singh did not get a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, he was selected as a traveling reserve. At the same time, the explosive batsman was also not selected in the Duleep Trophy 2024, which is starting from September 5. Let us tell you, Rinku Singh’s average in first-class cricket is 54.70. Meanwhile, recently Rinku has expressed his desire to play Test cricket for India. The batsman says that it is his dream to play all three formats for the country, he also told that every cricketer wants to do well in white-ball cricket, but he is also focused on red-ball cricket. I love playing Test cricket- Rinku Singh Speaking to News 24, Rinku Singh said, I want to play all three formats. I love playing Test cricket. My batting average in red-ball cricket is 55. I really love playing against the red ball. I enjoy it a lot. Test cricket is a big cricket. Every cricketer plays white-ball cricket, but playing Test cricket is a big deal. Especially, in this era, I am looking forward to playing. I will play the World Cup next time- Rinku Rinku Singh was seen struggling in IPL 2024, due to which the management gave more priority to Shivam Dubey for the T20 World Cup 2024. Rinku says that selection is not in his hands and he is ready to work hard to make a place in the next T20 World Cup. It is every player’s dream to play the World Cup for the country and it is my dream too. I had performed well for India, but team selection is not in my hands. Maybe they (selectors) did not see me bowling at that time, or there was some other different thing. It was the selectors’ decision because of the team combination, but no matter, I will play the World Cup next time, I will work harder.
Despite getting the T20 captaincy, Suryakumar Yadav is getting greedy, now he wants one more thing in the team, said- “Me too…!”
Suryakumar will be seen playing for Mumbai Cricket Association in the Buchi Babu Tournament against TNCA XI in Coimbatore on Tuesday (August 27). Suryakumar Yadav (Photo Source: Getty Images) After Rohit Sharma retired from T20, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed the captain of Team India’s T20 format. In the series against Sri Lanka, Suryakumar Yadav led Team India in this format and also helped India win the series. Despite being made the captain of the team, Suryakumar Yadav has said that one of his wishes remains unfulfilled. Suryakumar Yadav wants a place in the Test team According to Suryakumar Yadav, he wants to get a place in India’s Test team again. Let us tell you that, to get a place in the Test team, Buchi Babu will play domestic cricket. Not only this, Suryakumar said that joining the Test team is not in his hands, but playing in the domestic competition is in his hands, so he wants to perform well so that he can be selected in the team. What did Suryakumar say about returning to the Test team? “There are many players who have worked hard to make their place in the Test team. I also want to make a place in that Test team. After making my debut for India in Tests, I got injured. Many players got opportunities and did well. They are the players who deserve a chance at this time. Going forward, if I have to play, it is not in my control. Right now the only thing in my control is that I play this tournament (Buchi Babu), then play Duleep Trophy and then we will see what happens.” When is Duleep Trophy and Buchi Babu Tournament starting? The Duleep Trophy will start on September 5. Suryakumar will play in this series. Before the Duleep Trophy, Suryakumar will be seen playing for Mumbai Cricket Association in the Buchi Babu Tournament against TNCA XI in Coimbatore on Tuesday. Suryakumar Yadav’s Test debut Surya made his Test debut for Team India in 2023. He played the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against Australia. However, he got a chance to play only one match.
“Pakistan has become a joke of cricket”- Former cricketer scolded players after losing to Bangladesh
After Pakistan’s bad defeat, Kamran criticized the team on his YouTube channel. He said that no one has learned anything from what has happened in Pakistani cricket in the last five years. He said, “It was because Rizwan scored 50 and moved the scoreboard, otherwise we would have lost by an innings. This is such a bad defeat that it will not be forgotten. If you think bad about someone, bad things will happen to you too. You have not learned anything in the last 5 years. You lost to Zimbabwe. You were out of the Asia Cup last year. Now you have been humiliated so much in the World Cup. Pakistan cricket has become a joke in the world.” Kamran has praised the Bangladesh cricket team for their excellent performance. He said that Bangladesh had to save the match and they not only did it but also won the match. He said, “This is a difficult time for Bangladesh, but their batsmen scored runs. They had to save the Test match, they not only saved it but also won the match. They opened up the wrist of Pakistani cricket. Our batsmen were batting like club cricketers. The approach of the Pakistani players was also very bad. The players were laughing in the dressing room. There was no seriousness because they knew that no one would ask anything.
Shikhar Dhawan did a U-turn just two days after retiring, now decided to play in this league
Shikhar Dhawan retired from international cricket on 24 August. Shikhar Dhawan (Image Credit- Twitter X) After retiring from international cricket, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Monday joined Legends League Cricket (LLC). The 38-year-old veteran, who announced his retirement on Saturday (August 24), can now participate in the T20 league outside the Indian Premier League. Legends League Cricket will be organised in September. On joining Legends League Cricket (LLC), Shikhar Dhawan said, “My body is still ready for the demands of the game. I am comfortable with my decision and cricket is an integral part of my personality. It will never leave me. I am looking forward to reuniting with my cricketing friends and continuing to entertain my fans. We will create new memories together.” LLC founder made a big statement about Shikhar Dhawan Welcoming Dhawan to the league, Raman Raheja, Co-Founder, Legends League Cricket said, “We are thrilled to have Shikhar Dhawan join us. His experience and temperament will undoubtedly elevate the tournament and entertain the fans. We are looking forward to seeing him in action alongside other legends of cricket. This will further strengthen our position as the second innings for legendary cricketers.” Many cricket superstars have joined Legends League Cricket after retirement. This includes players like Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill and Hashim Amla, who joined the league soon after retirement. The next season of Legends League Cricket is scheduled to start in September 2024, in which retired cricketers will be seen playing. Dhawan’s participation is expected to attract a lot of attention, as fans are eager to see him on the field again.
“IPL team owners come from business background”- KL Rahul created a sensation with his statement
KL Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. KL RAHUL (Pic Source BCCI/IPL) During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, there was some commotion between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul and the owner of this franchise team, Sanjiv Goenka. The Lucknow Super Giants franchise team was added to the IPL in IPL 2022. KL Rahul has captained this franchise team in the last three seasons. However, since the tussle between Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul in the 2024 IPL, there have been constant reports that LSG may release KL Rahul this season. After IPL 2024, some friendly pictures of KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka did come, but it seems that everything is not well between these two yet. Through a podcast, KL Rahul has said a lot about Sanjiv Goenka without naming him. KL Rahul gave a big statement regarding the owner of the IPL team KL Rahul said in Nikhil Kamat’s podcast, ‘The team owners in IPL come from a business background, they do a lot of research to select the players of the team, but this does not guarantee that you will win every match. You can select the best player according to the data, but it is possible that the year may go completely waste for that player, any player can have to go through bad days in the game.’ Meanwhile, different reports are coming about KL Rahul, where it is claimed that the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team is currently in contact with this batsman and can go after him in the mega auction for IPL 2025. Talking about IPL 2024, KL Rahul is the most expensive player playing in IPL for India. KL Rahul’s salary is Rs 17 crore. At number two in this case is Rohit Sharma, who plays for Mumbai Indians and his salary is Rs 16 crore.
WATCH VIDEO: Pakistan cricket team broke up, Shaheen Afridi shook Shan Masood’s hand in the middle of the field…
Pakistan suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test match against Bangladesh. Pakistan Cricket Team (Photo Source: Pakistan had to face defeat by 10 wickets in the first match of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. After this defeat, the team has made a shameful record, in fact the team has not won any Test match at home for 1294 days. The team won the last Test against South Africa on February 8, 2021. Meanwhile, reports of a rift within the Pakistan team have intensified. On the fourth day of the first Test played in Rawalpindi, captain Shan Masood was seen having a heated argument with head coach Jason Gillespie. Then, the next day, Shaheen Afridi was seen removing Masood’s hand from his shoulder during the team huddle. Watch that video of Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood here- State of Pakistan Cricket Team!! pic.twitter.com/XVgeGtikJA — Gss🇮🇳 (@Gss_Views) August 25, 2024 This is the reason why there are fights in the Pakistan team The fights in the Pakistan cricket team have started ever since Babar Azam was made the captain again. Babar Azam had given up the captaincy of all three formats after the team’s poor performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shan Masood was again appointed as the captain of the Test, while Shaheen Afridi was made the captain of the white-ball format. However, after the 4-1 defeat in the T20 series against New Zealand, the board removed Shaheen from the captaincy. Babar Azam was again appointed captain ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Shahid Afridi and some former cricketers had expressed their displeasure over the board’s decision. After Pakistan’s shameful performance in the T20 World Cup, Shahid Afridi had said that Babar should have trusted Shaheen and should not have taken over the command again. This clearly shows that something is not right between Shaheen and Babar, but neither of them has confirmed this. Current status of the first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh- Talking about the first Test match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the host team declared the first innings at 448 runs. Mohammad Rizwan played the highest unbeaten innings of 171 runs. In response, Bangladesh scored 565 runs in the first innings, with Mushfiqur Rahim playing a brilliant innings of 191 runs. In the second innings, Pakistan’s team was all out for 146 runs. Mehdi Hasan Miraz took 4 wickets and Shakib Al Hasan took 3 wickets. Mohammad Rizwan scored the highest 51 runs for Pakistan. Then Bangladesh chased the target of 30 runs in 6.3 overs and registered a spectacular victory.
PAK vs BAN, 1st Test: Day-4: Bangladesh scored 565 runs in the first innings, Mushfiqur Rahim missed a double century
By the end of the fourth day, Pakistan had scored 23 runs at the loss of one wicket in their second innings. PAK vs BAN, 1st Test: Mushfiqur Rahim (Photo Source: X/Twitter) PAK vs BAN, 1st Test: Day-4 Report: The first match of the two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is being played in Rawalpindi from August 21. By the end of the third day of the game, Bangladesh had scored 316 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim (55) and Liton Das (52) were unbeaten at the crease. Today on the fourth day, Mushfiqur Rahim played a brilliant innings of 191 runs in the first innings and played a big role in taking the team’s score to 565 runs. By the end of the day, Pakistan has scored 23 runs at the loss of one wicket in the second innings and the team is trailing by 94 runs. Abdullah Shafiq (12) and Shan Masood (9) are unbeaten at the crease. PAK vs BAN: Mushfiqur Rahim scored his first Test century against Pakistan On the fourth day of the game, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das’s intention was to make the partnership bigger, but both the batsmen were not successful in this. Naseem Shah gave Pakistan a big success by dismissing Liton Das (56) on the last ball of the 101st over. There was a partnership of 114 runs between Mushfiqur and Liton Das for the sixth wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim continued his impressive form from the other end, reaching his hundred off 200 balls in the 116th over of the innings before the lunch break. Mushfiqur and Mehdi Hasan made a record partnership for the 7th wicket There was a record partnership of 196 runs for the seventh wicket between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehdi Hasan Miraz. Mushfiqur lost his wicket to Mohammad Ali in the 157th over of the innings. He played an amazing innings of 191 runs with the help of 22 fours and 1 six in 341 balls. The legendary batsman missed the double century by just 9 runs, which he and the fans must be regretting a lot. Mehdi Hasan Miraz played a brilliant innings of 77 runs with the help of 6 fours while facing 179 balls. He got caught by Salman Ali Agha on the ball of Shaheen Afridi in the 167th over. At the same time, Shoriful Islam contributed by scoring 22 runs in 14 balls. In the first innings for Pakistan, Naseem Shah took the maximum of 3 wickets for 93 runs in 27.3 overs. Apart from him, Shaheen Afridi, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Ali took 2-2 wickets each. PAK vs BAN: Shoriful Islam took the wicket of Saim Ayub in the second innings Pakistan lost their first wicket in the third over of the second innings in the form of Saim Ayub (1). Shoriful Islam bowled a good length ball, got the outside edge and wicketkeeper Liton Das took an easy catch. Pakistan opener Saim Ayub scored 56 runs in the first innings, but he…
“Players were too lazy” – Nasir Hussain on Sri Lanka’s poor performance in Manchester Test
Apart from this, Hussain believes that Sri Lankan players looked very sluggish on the third day of the first Test against England. He said that the visiting team will have to reconsider their performance in case of defeat. He said, “If Sri Lanka lose this Test, they will look back at the first hour on Friday and ask themselves whether they were fully prepared, because it was a complete contrast to the fight they showed over the first two days. Test cricket is like arm wrestling – you can’t drop your concentration at any level – and I felt they were quite lethargic in the morning. They were not ready for the match to start.
