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India's Nitin Menon will be among the 16 umpires who will officiate in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament. "In total, 16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title," the ICC said in a statement. "It is an experienced group of umpires, with the same 16 selected as last year's tournament which was held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman." Chief Referee of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, Ranjan Madugalle, is part of a quartet of former international cricketers who make up the match referees for the eighth edition of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lankan Madugalle is joined by Andrew Pycroft of … [Read more...] about India’s Nitin Menon Among 16 Umpires Named For T20 World Cup In Australia | Cricket News

India will be without the services of their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the T20 World Cup. Bumrah, who had missed the Asia Cup earlier this year, was ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a back injury. While several current and former cricketers feel that Bumrah's injury could affect India's chances of winning the tournament, former all-rounder Rohan Gavaskar said that the team is accustomed to playing without the star pacer in the shortest format of the game. "You can't replace Jasprit Bumrah and what he brings to the team. Any team that has Jasprit Bumrah has an advantage whether it's any team in the world if you have Bumrah in your bowling attack it's an advantage. For me, if I had to pick a bowling XI, he's the first pick from the bowling side of things," Gavaskar said while speaking on Sports18's daily sports news show 'Sports Over The Top'. Despite suggesting that having Bumrah is an advantage for any team, Gavaskar said that the pacer's absence isn't a loss … [Read more...] about “Not So Sure You Can Call It A Loss”: Former India Player On Jasprit Bumrah Missing T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Rilee Rossouw 's stroke-filled 100 not out off 48 balls set up a morale boosting 49-run win for South Africa in the inconsequential third T20 International at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on Tuesday as concerns around a faltering Indian bowling attack grew ahead of the T20 World Cup. A rampaging Rossouw and Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) fired South Africa to 227 for three against a profligate Indian pace attack including Harshal Patel , Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Deepak Chahar , who all leaked in excess of 11 runs per over. In a high scoring ground with small dimensions, no total is safe but India kept losing wickets regularly to end at 178 all out in 18.2 overs. With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the ICC event, India have a lot of work to do in the bowling department before they play their T20 World Cup opener in Melbourne on October 23. If the ball is not swinging, India are unable to take wickets in the powerplay and the bowlers were not able to get their … [Read more...] about IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Rilee Rossouw Sets Up Big Win For South Africa As Concerns Over Indian Bowling Grow | Cricket News

Harshal Patel made a name for himself in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore by bowling exceptionally well in the death overs and with his wide array of variations. Harshal's well disguised slower deliveries foxed several top quality batters in the league and paved the way for his selection in the Indian team. Since making his international debut, Harshal has become a key member of India's bowling attack and his ability to curb runs in the death will be crucial for the team m in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Harshal though suffered an injury issue and had to miss the Asia Cup. Since his return to the team, he has struggled  to keep a lid on runs in the death overs. Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the start of the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa, former India players and batting coach Sanjay Bangar gave an important piece of advice to Harshal, which could help him regain control  in the death overs. Promoted Listen to the latest songs , only on … [Read more...] about “Bowl Slower Balls …”: Bangar Has An Important Advice For Harshal Patel | Cricket News

With an action-packed season in Hyderabad in February 2022, the Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 gave a major boost to the sport's popularity across India. Now, as season two of the league approaches, Indian volleyball is set to go global. The Prime Volleyball League, powered by A23, has signed a multi-year deal with the leading global volleyball streaming website, Volleyball World, as International Streaming Partners. Along with existing host broadcast partners, Sony Sports Network, who will be broadcasting Season 2 of the Prime Volleyball League in the Indian sub-continent, the entire season will also be available on Volleyball World globally to showcase India's elite volleyball talent. The Prime Volleyball League is co-owned and exclusively marketed by India's leading sports marketing firm, Baseline Ventures. Launched in 2021, Volleyball World - a product of a partnership between the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners - is aimed at … [Read more...] about PVL Signs Multi-Year Deal With Volleyball World To Take League Worldwide | Other Sports News