After a crushing loss in the first T20I against New Zealand, India edged past the Mitchell Santner -led visitors in the second T20I to level the three-match series. The Hardik Pandya -led side will hope for the winning momentum to continue in the decider too, which will be in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. In both the T20Is, opener Shubman Gill failed to leave a mark, getting out for scores of 7 and 11. It is far cry from the terrific form that he displayed in the ODI format recently, where he scored a double ton and a ton against the Blackcaps. Former Pakistan spinnr Danish Kaneria believes that Indian management can give a chance to Prithvi Shaw , who is also part of the squad, in place of Gill. "You've seen how Shubman Gill plays. Prithvi Shaw is an exciting young cricketer. He is known for his attacking game. You can give him a chance in Shubman Gill's place. Shaw has the flair. If he plays consistently, he can do wonders," Danish Kaneria said on his YouTube channel . … [Read more...] about “Give Him Chance In Shubman Gill’s Place…”: Ex Pakistan Star Advocates For Prithvi Shaw vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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India’s Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: Will Shubman Gill Make Way For Prithvi Shaw? | Cricket News
Team India registered a six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20I in Lucknow on Sunday to level the three-match series 1-1. The match turned out to be a low-scoring thriller as both the team struggled to put up a good show with the bat. Asked to bowl first, the Hardik Pandya -led side restricted the visitors for 99/8 in 20 overs. However, the hosts also lost some wickets in the chase but Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings and took Team India across the line with one ball remaining. The result of the three-match series will now be declared in the third and final T20I on Wednesday in Ahmedabad. In the second match, Team India's top-order miserably failed to get a big score. This might open a door for batter Prithvi Shaw in the Playing XI. Here's our predicted India XI for the third T20I: Prithvi Shaw: As Shubman Gill failed to deliver a good performances in the first two matches, the management might give a chance to Prithvi Shaw in the third T20I. … [Read more...] about India’s Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: Will Shubman Gill Make Way For Prithvi Shaw? | Cricket News
“Everyone Thought His Graph Will Go Up”: Gautam Gambhir Surprised By India Star’s Struggles | Cricket News
Team India levelled the three-match series 1-1 against New Zealand after a six-wicket win in a low-scoring second T20I on Sunday in Lucknow. Asked to bowl first, Team India accepted the challenge with opened arms arms and restricted the visitors for 99/8 in 20 overs. However, the hosts also faced a similar challenge during the chase and lost their openers in a quick succession. Later, Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings and took Team India across the line with one ball to spare. Many fans, experts, and even India skipper Hardik Pandya lashed out at the pitch curator of the Ekana Cricket Stadium for coming up with such a "shocker" pitch that resulted in only 200 runs getting scored in 39.5 overs. However, former India batter Gautam Gambhir blasted India openers, especially Ishan Kishan for his inability to rotate the strike. Batters of both teams struggled during the second T20I and the audience did not get to see even a single six during the entire match. Ishan Kishan and … [Read more...] about “Everyone Thought His Graph Will Go Up”: Gautam Gambhir Surprised By India Star’s Struggles | Cricket News
“Yet To Learn…”: Wasim Jaffer Explains Why Young India Star Struggles In T20 Cricket | Cricket News
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to retain his place in the playing for the third and final T20I against New Zealand. After registering a narrow win in the second T20I, the hosts now eye a series win, having already sweeped the ODIs 3-0 against the Kiwis. On being asked if young speedster Umran Malik should replace Chahal in the playing XI, Jaffer suggested that the pacer is yet to learn the traits in order to succeed in the format. "It would be better to have Yuzvendra Chahal as New Zealand struggle against spinners and if there is a wrist-spinner, India must utilize it. As I mentioned previously, Umran Malik struggles in T20 cricket. He is yet to learn the variations needed to succeed in this format. So, in that way, Chahal is a better option," Jaffer said on ESPNcricinfo. Jaffer, however, did suggest a change in the playing XI. Considering recent form, he feels that the team management should rope in Prithvi Shaw for the … [Read more...] about “Yet To Learn…”: Wasim Jaffer Explains Why Young India Star Struggles In T20 Cricket | Cricket News
“It’s Completely…”: Suryakumar Yadav On Pitch After Hardik Pandya’s ‘Shocker’ Remark | Cricket News
India's T20 vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday played down the Ekana Stadium pitch controversy, saying the wicket doesn't matter a lot and they are "fine" with any type of surfaces. India skipper Hardik Pandya had termed the Ekana pitch a "shocker" after a tense 100-run chase, which was achieved in the penultimate delivery of the match. The curator was blamed for the fiasco and had been sacked. "We (Hardik and I) had a chat later on, and it was like, whatever we got in future we will go with it. It's completely fine," Surya said on the eve of the series-decider at Motera. "It doesn't matter what soil you play on. These are the things which aren't in your control. We did what we had in our control, we had to adapt, apply on that ground and move on with the situation. But it was an exciting game. "Any game, ODI or T20I, low or high scoring, if there's competition in the game, wickets, I don't think, matter a lot. You go out there, have a challenge, accept it and move … [Read more...] about “It’s Completely…”: Suryakumar Yadav On Pitch After Hardik Pandya’s ‘Shocker’ Remark | Cricket News
“He Should Request Team Management To…”: Former Selector’s Advice To Yuzvendra Chahal | Cricket News
India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal became India's leading wicket-taker during the second T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. Chahal scalped one wicket in the match and took his total tally to 91 and surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 90 wickets. However, the performance of the veteran spinner has not been up to the mark for quite some time. Chahal has scalped only four wickets in three T20Is he played this year. Apart from this, he could only achieve three dismissals in three ODIs. As the Rohit Sharma -led side is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup, former India selector Sunil Joshi stated that the 32-year-old spinner should play domestic cricket to regain his form. “Over a period any bowler will go through that phase. Probably Chahal is in that phase. Someone like Chahal, who is not able to get game time in the middle, probably he should request the team management to go and play domestic cricket. Match time is very important for him to get back into form. That should be … [Read more...] about “He Should Request Team Management To…”: Former Selector’s Advice To Yuzvendra Chahal | Cricket News
Suryakumar Yadav Indirectly Credits MS Dhoni For “Calm Attitude” On Challenging Tracks. Watch | Cricket News
Suryakumar Yadav is the batting sensation of the cricketing world at the moment. He is the top batter in the list of ICC T20I batting rankings. What makes him a special batter is the combination of array of shots and a superb confidence that he carries with himself, irrespective of the situation. India's second T20I of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand in Lucknow saw a similar performance from the star player. On the statistical front, Suryakumar Yadav scored only 26 not out off 31 balls, but considering the game situation, it was nothing short than a match-defining knock. The trio of Yuzvendra Chahal , Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav impressed on a helping surface to limit a self-destructing New Zealand to 99 for eight, their lowest total against India in the shortest format. It should have been a straight-forward run chase but the top-order comprising Ishan Kishan (19 off 32), Shubman Gill (11 off 9) and Rahul Tripathi (13 off 18) had a tough … [Read more...] about Suryakumar Yadav Indirectly Credits MS Dhoni For “Calm Attitude” On Challenging Tracks. Watch | Cricket News
Series reaches fever pitch with a decider in Ahmedabad
NEW ZEALAND TOUR OF INDIA, 2023 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet The series is tied 1-1. © BCCI While the pitch in Ranchi left Hardik Pandya "surprised" , the India captain was "shocked" by what was on offer in Lucknow. And when the talk is largely about the playing surface ahead of a series decider, especially with India's proud record of 12 undefeated home series on the line, something's got to give. Ahmedabad, the venue for the third and final T20I between India and New Zealand, has had its fair share of debate around pitches in the past. And the last thing both teams would want is another tricky T20 surface that sees Lockie Ferguson bowl as many overs as Mark Chapman; or Deepak Hooda twice as many as Yuzvendra Chahal. Pitch aside, India will know that there's work to be done, especially with a young side that's trying to ready itself for 2024. After a breezy ODI whitewash, the T20I rubber hasn't … [Read more...] about Series reaches fever pitch with a decider in Ahmedabad
Virat Kohli Shares Photo Of Trekking. Internet Can’t Keep Calm | Cricket News
With India set to take on Australia for a four-match Test series, the hosts would need Virat Kohli on top of his powers. Kohli, who was rested for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, along with other senior players, has started the year with two centuries in the ODI series against Sri Lanka in January. On Wednesday, Kohli took to social media and shared a picture from his trekking session. In the photo, Kohli can be seen trekking in the woods, alongside another person, carrying a big bagpack. pic.twitter.com/qvx4T0TG4u — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 1, 2023 Reacting to Kohli's post, fans took to Twitter and flooded his comment section with some interesting posts. Here's how Twitter reacted: Our Hearts! — ViratGang (@ViratGang) February 1, 2023 Waiting for Epic face-off king pic.twitter.com/EZWZC8fgDA — Sathish (@Sathish_007_) February 1, 2023 In my dream I saw Virat Kohli will score 130runs in the first test match. — Rishabh Srivastava … [Read more...] about Virat Kohli Shares Photo Of Trekking. Internet Can’t Keep Calm | Cricket News