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“Biggest Piece Of Rubbish”: Ex RCB Star On Doubts Over Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Spot | Cricket News
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“Biggest Piece Of Rubbish”: Ex RCB Star On Doubts Over Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Spot | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian captain Aaron Finch on Wednesday slammed critics for questioned India batter Virat Kohli's place in Men in Blue's T20I set-up, calling the chatter around his spot "the biggest rubbish he has ever heard." As the ICC T20 World Cup set to take place on June 1 in the West Indies/USA draws closer and the fever of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets stronger, the conversations around Virat's approach in T20 cricket have produced mixed debates. While many fans/experts have expressed support for Virat because of his stature, impressive T20I resume and experience, some of them have questioned if his style, which leans slightly towards a more conservative territory, is fit for modern, hard-hitting T20 cricket in which batters often launch big sixes from ball one.Speaking ...
Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Southern Super Stars, Legend League Cricket: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips | Cricket News
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Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Southern Super Stars, Legend League Cricket: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Suresh Raina© AFPUrbanrisers Hyderabad will take on Southern Super Stars in Match 3 of the Legends League Cricket 2023 on Tuesday, November 21 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST. The Urbanrisers Hyderabad side will make their debut in the competition on Tuesday. The side will be led by India's World Cup-winning batter Suresh Raina. They team will comprise former international players like New Zealand's Martin Guptill and ex-South African all-rounder Morne Morkel.UH vs SS pitch reportThe pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, is a balanced track. The average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at the venue is 152.Bowling first should be the preferred option at ...
“Don’t See Him…”: Ex-Australia Star’s Massive Statement On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News
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“Don’t See Him…”: Ex-Australia Star’s Massive Statement On Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian batter Aaron Finch thinks that Ravichandran Ashwin will not be able to make it to India's final squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.  Speaking to Star Sports, Aaron Finch said that Ashwin has been included in the side in the ongoing ODI three-match series against Australia to guide the players as a mentor. "I think that depends on how they think the surfaces are going to play throughout the country, and by that time, I think the skill in picking a squad for the World Cup is you have to think of the back end. But you can't think too much about it because you have to get there.I think he might struggle to make it to the final 15, but as somebody who has played so much cricket, I think the rest of the group that is with the Indian team for this current series ...
Aaron Finch Picks ‘Difference Maker’ For Australia In WTC Final. It’s Not India’s Batting Failure | Cricket News
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Aaron Finch Picks ‘Difference Maker’ For Australia In WTC Final. It’s Not India’s Batting Failure | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval. India finished runners-up for the second consecutive time in the WTC final as Australia clinched the mace with a massive 209-run win on Sunday. India had lost the inaugural edition of WTC final to New Zealand."What an achievement to be crowned World Test Champions. I think Travis Head and Steve Smith's partnership was the difference in the game, but that's just something Steve Smith does," Finch told 'SEN Radio'."When he (Smith) turns up to England he seems to walk out and get 100s at will. It was a brilliant performance and I'm very happy for the team," he added.Follow...
Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch | Cricket News
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Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith© BCCIFormer captain Aaron Finch believes that he will put his money on Steve Smith even though Australia will also need to get rid of star India batter Virat Kohli as early as possible in what promises to be an enticing World Test Championship final, starting June 7 at the Oval in London. "Both (Kohli and Smith) will be batting at number four, so the key is to try and get them as early as possible. Early wickets to expose them to the brand new ball will be absolutely key.I will always side with Steve Smith, I think his record is outstanding, but it will be a very good contest," Finch told Star Sports.India vs Australia rivalry brings out the best in both teams, he said."I think the rivalry is held in such high regard in both countries, tha...
Ex-India Star Names Mumbai Indians Player As “Next Superstar In World Cricket”. It’s Not Ishan Kishan Or Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News
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Ex-India Star Names Mumbai Indians Player As “Next Superstar In World Cricket”. It’s Not Ishan Kishan Or Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following their win over SRH, MI have sent a strong message to the rest of the teams.© AFPFormer India cricketer Irfan Pathan was full of praise for Mumbai Indians all-rounder Cameron Green after his match-winning performance against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2023 match on Tuesday. Green, who was bought by MI for Rs 17.50 crore during the IPL 2023 mini auction, steered the team to 192/5 with an attacking 64 following his promotion to number three. He also scalped the all-important wicket of SRH captain Aiden Markram to dent SRH's chase. Speaking after the match, Pathan suggested that Green will the next superstar in world cricket."Cameron Green is going to be the next superstar in world cricket. He's a talented player and we are going to more of him because he is raising...
Virat Kohli Goes Past This Australia Star In Elite T20 List | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli Goes Past This Australia Star In Elite T20 List | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli became the fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket on Monday. Virat accomplished this feat during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at M Chinnaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru. In the match, vintage Virat was on full display as he scored 61 in just 45 balls. His knock consisted of four boundaries and four sixes and runs came at a strike rate of over 138.The batter, in IPL 2023 so far, has scored 164 runs in three matches at an average of 82.00 and a strike rate of above 147 with two half-centuries. His best score in the tournament is 82*.Since his T20 debut in 2007, Virat has evolved into a legend of this format. In 362 matches and 345 innings, he has scored 11,429 ru...
England’s Relentless County Grind Secret To Their International Success: Aaron Finch | Cricket News
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England’s Relentless County Grind Secret To Their International Success: Aaron Finch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Retired Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch believes the relentless grind of county and domestic cricket is the secret to England's recent success, adding that the workload helps players transition from one form of the game to another with ease. England currently hold both the ICC 50-over and T20 World Cup titles and have won nine out of 10 Tests after Brendon McCullum and Ben Stoke replaced Chris Silverwood and Joe Root as head coach and captain, respectively. Finch, who retired from international cricket on Tuesday but will continue to play in the Big Bash League and domestic tournaments around the world, said young England players are exposed to so much cricket in their formative years that it makes moving between formats seamless."Their young guys are exposed to a lot of ...