Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri had made a comment saying 10-12 teams cannot be playing the longest format of the game, and in order to ensure that Test cricket remains competitive, only the top five-six teams should play against each other. Now, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reacted to the suggestion, saying the existing system works fine and he explained his thinking behind the thought process. Ashwin was speaking on his official YouTube channel and it was there where he spoke about the likes of Ireland and how the smaller countries need to be given chances to play the longest format. "Recently Ravi Bhai has also said that Test cricket should be made as a format that only 3-4 (sic) nations play. But when 3-4 nations play, teams like Ireland won't get won't get the opportunity to play. You can ask me what's the relation between Test cricket and T20 cricket. Only when you play Test cricket, your first-class structure will get better. And only when your … [Read more...] about Ravichandran Ashwin Counters Ravi Shastri’s Suggestion On Fewer Teams Playing Test Cricket | Cricket News
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Ravi Shastri Watches Cricket Game With Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai. See Pic | Cricket News
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri is currently in the UK doing commentary for Sky Sports for the ongoing second edition of the Hundred competition. Shastri recently was at the game which was being played at the Lord's Cricket Ground along with Mukesh Ambani and Sundar Pichai. On Tuesday, the former head coach shared a picture with Ambani and Pichai. Taking to Twitter, Shastri captioned the post as: "In the august company of two people who love their cricket @HomeOfCricket- Mr Mukesh Ambani and Mr @sundarpichai at @thehundred @SkyCricket." In the august company of two people who love their cricket @HomeOfCricket - Mr Mukesh Ambani and Mr @sundarpichai at @thehundred @SkyCricket pic.twitter.com/JYnkGlMd8W — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 9, 2022 Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited while Pichai is the CEO of Google. Earlier, Shastri had backed calls for reducing the number of overs in ODIs, saying ODIs … [Read more...] about Ravi Shastri Watches Cricket Game With Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai. See Pic | Cricket News
Jos Buttler hails Ben Stokes as England Test captain bids farewell to ODI cricket
Stokes announced on Monday that Tuesday's clash against South Africa, which ended in a 62-run defeat for England, would be his last in 50-over internationals as he looks to prolong his career in other formats. The England Test captain was unable to leave his mark on his final outing, finishing with 0-44 in his five overs with the ball and scoring just five with the bat. Yet Stokes still finishes as one of just three players to score 2,500 or more runs and take 50-plus wickets in men's ODIs for England (2,924 runs, 74 wickets), alongside Paul Collingwood and Andrew Flintoff. Those numbers are impressive but his World Cup-winning unbeaten 84 in the 50-over final against New Zealand before scoring eight in the Super Over will remain his crowning moment in the format. Buttler, who batted alongside Stokes in that Super Over, was quick to recall his World Cup heroics as the white-ball captain thanked his team-mate for his relentless efforts on a consistent basis. "From myself … [Read more...] about Jos Buttler hails Ben Stokes as England Test captain bids farewell to ODI cricket
“A Big Name, But If I Go Into Stats…”: Former Pakistan Cricketer’s Criticism Of MS Dhoni’s Wicketkeeping | Cricket News
Ex-Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has taken a dig at former India skipper MS Dhoni over the latter's wicketkeeping skills. Latif, who himself was a wicketkeeper-batter during his playing days, used stats to put forward his views. He said that Dhoni dropped around 21 per cent of his catches which is a "huge" number. It is worth noting that Dhoni registered 256 catches and 38 stumpings in Test cricket, 321 catches and 123 stumpings in ODIs and 57 catches and 34 stumpings in T20Is. However, Rashid feels that one should also pay attention to the number of chances missed by a wicketkeeper. "Dhoni was a batsman-wicketkeeper... Dhoni is a big name. But if I go into stats, his (catch) dropping percentage is 21 per cent, which is huge, huge," Latif said on his YouTube channel Caught Behind . "Everybody goes to catches but no one notices number of catches dropped, number of stumps missed, number of byes given and missed run-outs, then you get points," he added. MS Dhoni, who is … [Read more...] about “A Big Name, But If I Go Into Stats…”: Former Pakistan Cricketer’s Criticism Of MS Dhoni’s Wicketkeeping | Cricket News
Asia Cup 2022: KL Rahul, Deepak Chahar Set For Comeback | Cricket News
Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8. The Asia Cup will be played in T20 format in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11. Rahul was supposed to make a comeback for the away ODI series in Zimbabwe but a bout of COVID-19 has apparently delayed his recovery from the sports hernia surgery he underwent recently. What would be interesting is to find out whether the selection committee, headed by Chetan Sharma , picks a usual squad of 15 or extend it to 17, keeping in mind a chance to try out all possible options. The Indian squad for the Asia Cup will provide a fair idea about the team's composition for the T20 World Cup as the team is set to play around a dozen games before its game at the showpiece against Pakistan at the MCG on October 23. While Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav have been Rohit … [Read more...] about Asia Cup 2022: KL Rahul, Deepak Chahar Set For Comeback | Cricket News
Australia Cricketer Tahlia McGrath Allowed To Play CWG Final Despite Testing Positive For COVID-19 | Commonwealth Games News
Cricket Australia (CA) on Sunday confirmed that cricketer Tahlia McGrath returned a positive test for COVID-19 ahead of the Commonwealth Games gold medal match against India. "CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today's final against India," stated an official Cricket Australia release. McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned a positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final. "In consultation with the CGF and the ICC, CGA and Cricket Australia medical staff have implemented a range of comprehensive protocols which will be observed throughout the game and for post-match activity, to minimise the risk of transmission to all players and officials," stated the release further. She's in. #AUSvIND … [Read more...] about Australia Cricketer Tahlia McGrath Allowed To Play CWG Final Despite Testing Positive For COVID-19 | Commonwealth Games News
Commonwealth Games 2022: Tahlia McGrath plays final despite testing positive for COVID-19
The toss was delayed slightly as the Indian cricket team only found out about Mcgrath's health status before the flip of the coin. "Cricket Australia (CA) can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19. CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today's final against India. "McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final," said Cricket Australia in a statement. As per a PTI report, the BCCI as well as team sources claimed the players including skipper Harmanpreet Kaur got a bit edgy when they found out about Mcgrath. "There was no time to react since the Indian team only found out about it at the toss. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games 2022: Tahlia McGrath plays final despite testing positive for COVID-19
Australia used THIS rule to field Covid-19 positive Tahila McGrath in CWG 2022 cricket final against India
Tahila’s test result came a few minutes ahead of the toss but the Australia team in consolation with Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) allowed her to play in the final. So, how can a player play a match shortly after getting Covid-19 positive? The rule in CWG 2022 is rather straightforward — it is up to the teams to decide the course of the action if a player tests positive for Covid. Since Tahila had only mild symptoms, Australia decided to allow her to appear in the final. We can say that the Aussies only followed the existing protocol at CWG 2022, but the danger of the virus percolating to other players was, perhaps, overlooked and that leaves the door open for many questions. What happened in the match? Tahila came out to bat at No 4 but was out for 2 in just 4 balls. She did not have any remarkable match with the ball either as Tahila conceded 24 runs in two overs. Tahila was also seen sitting alone at the Grand Stand wearing a mask before she came out to bat. … [Read more...] about Australia used THIS rule to field Covid-19 positive Tahila McGrath in CWG 2022 cricket final against India
Chris Gayle To Play In 2nd Edition Of Legends League Cricket | Cricket News
The organisers of Legends League Cricket on Friday confirmed that West Indies opening batter Chris Gayle will be playing in the upcoming second edition of Legends League Cricket. Gayle owns almost every record there is, including that of the most runs (now 10,000+), most hundreds, fastest hundred, and most fours and sixes in the shortest format of the game. The left-handed batter has racked up 15 Test hundreds and over 7,000 runs across 103 matches and frequently turns up for many T20 franchises in jerseys numbered 333-his highest first-Class score, which he made against Sri Lanka at Galle, to become only the fourth batsman after Don Bradman , Brian Lara and Virender Sehwag with two Test triples in a lifetime. "It gives me immense pleasure and excitement to be part of this prestigious league and to play with the iconic legends of the game. India, see you at the venues," said Gayle in an official statement. Earlier it was confirmed that the tournament will be played … [Read more...] about Chris Gayle To Play In 2nd Edition Of Legends League Cricket | Cricket News
Umpire Rudi Koertzen Dies. Virender Sehwag Says “Had A Great Relation With Him” | Cricket News
Legendary South African umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away on Tuesday. The famous match official and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversale. Koertzen's son Rudi Koertzen Jr confirmed the development to Algoa FM News . "He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," his son said. As soon as this development surfaced, former India batter Virender Sehwag was among the first ones to pay his homage to the legendary umpire. "Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. Had a great relation with him. Whenever I used to play a rash shot, he used to scold me saying, “Play sensibly, I want to watch your batting. One he wanted to buy a particular brand of cricket pads for his son," tweeted Sehwag. Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/CSxtjGmKE9 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August … [Read more...] about Umpire Rudi Koertzen Dies. Virender Sehwag Says “Had A Great Relation With Him” | Cricket News