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Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma In Line For West Indies T20Is: Report | Cricket News
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Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma In Line For West Indies T20Is: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] There might not be a knee-jerk reaction to India's second successive World Test Championship final defeat but senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar are in contention to replace the duo as the selection committee starts preparing the next batch of players for tougher assignments. India will have a month-long tour of West Indies where they would start with two Test matches starting July 12, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in which a completely new team under Hardik Pandya's captaincy will be plying its trade with IPL performers likely to be rewarded.While another WTC final defeat will hurt the team, there is a strong feeling that the ...
“If He Scores vs West Indies…”: Ex-India Selector’s Huge Statement On Cheteshwar Pujara’s Future | Cricket News
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“If He Scores vs West Indies…”: Ex-India Selector’s Huge Statement On Cheteshwar Pujara’s Future | Cricket News

[ad_1] There might not be a knee-jerk reaction to India's second successive World Test Championship final defeat but senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar are in contention to replace the duo as the selection committee starts preparing the next batch of players for tougher assignments. India will have a month-long tour of West Indies where they would start with two Test matches starting July 12, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in which a completely new team under Hardik Pandya's captaincy will be plying its trade with IPL performers likely to be rewarded.While another WTC final defeat will hurt the team, there is a strong feeling that the ...
Ravi Shastri Backs These Uncapped Stars To Challenge For India’s World Cup Squad Spots | Cricket News
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Ravi Shastri Backs These Uncapped Stars To Challenge For India’s World Cup Squad Spots | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Delhi :India great Ravi Shastri has revealed the young batters that have impressed him during the ongoing IPL that could make a late run at being part of this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. While India already boasts of a number of strong top-order performers in the ilk of skipper Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and the emerging Shubman Gill, Shastri believes the next crop of young batters is ready to take the next step and could replicate their form at the 50-over showcase should injuries arise to key players. Young left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a standout so far at the IPL with a total of 575 runs for the Rajasthan Royals with a century and four fifties, while fellow southpaw Rinku Singh (407 runs in 13 matches, with three fifties and an average above 5...
“Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests”: Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India’s T20I Team | Cricket News
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“Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests”: Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India’s T20I Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India could not go beyond the semi-final stage, there have been deliberations on whether fresh blood and ideas needed to be introduced in the T20I team. Many reports suggested that Hardik Pandya getting regular opportunities as the Indian T20I captain, after the World Cup, is an indication in that direction. While the discussions continue on that front, former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that it's time to give youngsters a chance in the T20I squad. In a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, one of the panelists asked: "Potential Shubman Gll, Yashasvi jaiswal, Hardik Pandya at No. 3, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, very fresh team from the past, would cup do they make the top 6?"To which, Shastri replied: "Absolutely, if they have ...
“His Contribution With The Bat Cannot Be Undermined”: Sunil Gavaskar Praises Punjab Kings Star | Cricket News
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“His Contribution With The Bat Cannot Be Undermined”: Sunil Gavaskar Praises Punjab Kings Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sunil Gavaskar.© InstagramFormer Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag termed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as the most balanced side of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. IPL 2023 is now entering a tough week as teams will make the last dash to qualify for the playoffs in their coming games. On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad host Lucknow Super Giants in the first double-header and in the evening game Delhi Capitals host northern rivals Punjab Kings in their backyard. With two crucial points on the line, all four teams will look to go all-in, because winners will stay in the playoffs contention in IPL 2023. Both LSG and PBKS will try to stay afloat in the competition with wins in their upcoming games. But a loss for SRH and DC might all but end their journey in this editio...
Virender Sehwag Names “One Of Most Balanced Teams” Of IPL 2023. It’s Not Gujarat Titans | Cricket News
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Virender Sehwag Names “One Of Most Balanced Teams” Of IPL 2023. It’s Not Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Virender Sehwag.© FacebookFormer Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag termed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as the most balanced side of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. IPL 2023 is now entering a tough week as teams will make the last dash to qualify for the playoffs in their coming games. On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad host Lucknow Super Giants in the first double-header and in the evening game Delhi Capitals host northern rivals Punjab Kings in their backyard. With two crucial points on the line, all four teams will look to go all-in, because winners will stay in the playoffs contention in IPL 2023. Both LSG and PBKS will try to stay afloat in the competition with wins in their upcoming games. But a loss for SRH and DC might all but end their journey in this editio...
“Selectors Would Look At Him Again”: Suresh Raina’s Big Take On IPL Wicket-Keeper | Cricket News
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“Selectors Would Look At Him Again”: Suresh Raina’s Big Take On IPL Wicket-Keeper | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Suresh Raina© TwitterFormer Indian cricket team all-rounder was all praise for Punjab Kings wicket-keeper batsman Jitesh Sharma and backed him to get chances in the national side. In a recent interaction, Raina was asked about Jitish's chances of making the national team and the IPL commentator sounded quite optimistic. The 29-year-old has been quite impressive for his franchise this season and has already played couple of crucial knocks against well-established bowling attacks. He made his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2016 but he has found his stride in the last two seasons with the PBKS side.“He's playing brilliantly in the middle-order so far. He's played some important cameos. He's an aggressive player, he had already been a part of Indian team but yes, he can be ...
“Reminds Me Of Andrew Symonds”: Brett Lee Lavishes Praise On This Young PBKS Batter | Cricket News
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“Reminds Me Of Andrew Symonds”: Brett Lee Lavishes Praise On This Young PBKS Batter | Cricket News

[ad_1] The ongoing edition of IPL has produced many nail-biting thrillers, which made the season an enjoyable one. From Rinku Singh's five sixes carnage to Tim David's ruthless thrashing of Jason Holder, the fans got to witness some brilliant finishers of the cash-rich league. However, one middle-order batter, who utterly impressed everyone is Punjab Kings wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma. The 29-year-old cricketer has smashed 260 runs off 11 matches at a strike rate of 160.49. The blistering performance of Jitesh has made him a strong contendar for Team India.The younger wicketkeeper-batter has been receiving a lot of praise from all over the world. Former Australia pacer Brett Lee also did not shy away from sharing his thoughts about Jitesh and even went on compare him to later cricketer And...
CSK Youngster’s Boundary Rope Catch Divides Fans. Watch Out For MS Dhoni’s Reaction. Video | Cricket News
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CSK Youngster’s Boundary Rope Catch Divides Fans. Watch Out For MS Dhoni’s Reaction. Video | Cricket News

[ad_1] Another drama-filled Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match concluded in the last over, with Punjab Kings securing a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. The match, went down the wire, with PBKS needing 3 runs off the final ball to win the match. But, the Shikhar Dhawan-led franchise could've sealed the win a little earlier if Jitnes Sharma wasn't dismissed in a debatable manner by Tushar Deshpande on the 4th delivery of the 19th over. Caught while trying to hit a six, there was probably millimetres of distance between the fielder's foot and the boundary rope.With Punjab needing 11 runs from 8 balls, Jitesh hit the ball towards to long-on boundary. Substitute Fieler Shaik Raseed caught the ball but his foot seemed to have touched the padding on the boundary rope.A...
IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Messes Up Tough Catch Opportunity With RCB Teammate Also In The Mix | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Messes Up Tough Catch Opportunity With RCB Teammate Also In The Mix | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a moral boosting win in IPL 2023 on Thursday, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. With this win, RCB climbed into the top half of the points table and occupy the fifth spot. Chasing a target of 175, PBKS were bowled out for 150 in 18.2 overs, with Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets. Virat Kohli, who was RCB's stand-in captain for the match, registered his 48th half-century, made an absolute mess of a catch during PBKS' 175-run chase.The incident happened on the last ball of the 17th over when Harshal Patel bowled a juicy full toss to Jitesh Sharma, who miscued and skied the ball.Kohli, who was deployed at long-on, went for the catch but realised that Suyash Prabhudesai was charging in from deep mid...