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“Difficult Conversations’: KL Rahul’s Blunt Verdict On LSG’s Loss Against Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News
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“Difficult Conversations’: KL Rahul’s Blunt Verdict On LSG’s Loss Against Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul on Sunday said panic has not set within his team after two successive defeats, but stressed on the need to have some tough conversations within the group. LSG went down by eight wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders here, as the side is now placed fifth on the points table with six points from as many matches. "Not panicking, but you can't put your feet up and hope results will go your way. We have to figure out where you are going wrong. We will have a few difficult conversations," said Rahul during the post-match presentation."The last couple of games, we have not been able to get more than 160, and that is something to think about, and see how we can get to the 180-200 run mark." Being asked to bat first, LSG were limited to 161 and KKR cha...
IPL Debutant Concedes 15 Runs In 1 Ball During KKR vs LSG Game. Here’s How | Cricket News
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IPL Debutant Concedes 15 Runs In 1 Ball During KKR vs LSG Game. Here’s How | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024© BCCIWest Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph had a horrible start to his IPL career as he ended up conceding 47 runs in 4 overs including a massive 22 runs in the opening over of the match. Joseph, who played his first game for Lucknow Super Giants, was taken to the cleaners by Kolkata Knight Riders batters and looked completely clueless on an Eden Gardens pitch that had little assistance for bowlers. The final delivery of his first over costed him 15 runs as he bowled 2 no-balls, 2 wides and it ended with Phil Salt slamming him for a huge six over long-off to add on to his misery.Joseph conceded 7 runs in his first 5 deliveries and although Yash Thakur missed a catch on the final ball, it would not have mattered as the ...
On West Indies Star’s “Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand” Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend’s Response | Cricket News
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On West Indies Star’s “Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand” Welcome At LSG, Australia Legend’s Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph was welcomed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year in a unique way. LSG took to X (formerly Twitter), posting a video of Shamar being asked about the Wi-Fi password of the room he was sitting in.Shamar replied, "Toota hai Gabba ka ghamand (The Gabba's pride has been shattered), referring to India's famous win over Australia in Brisbane's Gabba stadium back in 2021, which marked Australia first loss at that venue in a Test after 32 years and a series win for India by 2-1. After Rishabh Pant hit the match-winning shot during a run-chase of 328 runs, commentator and former cricketer Vivek Razdan said these words, which has since then become an iconic piece of commentary in cricket, considering how hard-fought ...
Shamar Joseph, Amy Hunter Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards | Cricket News
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Shamar Joseph, Amy Hunter Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards | Cricket News

[ad_1] Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series. Ireland's explosive young batter Amy Hunter claimed the honour in the women's category after her dominance against Zimbabwe. The ICC revealed the award winners for January on Tuesday after shortlists were announced last week. Joseph enjoyed a stellar start to his West Indies career. Brought into the side for their Test series against Australia, the 24-year-old made an instant impact, removing Steve Smith with his f...
Shamar Joseph, Ollie Pope, Josh Hazlewood Nominated For ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Award For January | Cricket News
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Shamar Joseph, Ollie Pope, Josh Hazlewood Nominated For ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Award For January | Cricket News

[ad_1] The West Indies' star pacer Shamar Joseph, England's batter Ollie Pope and Australia's veteran speedster Josh Hazlewood have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for January 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees on Monday. "A West Indies quick that burst onto the international cricket scene in style, an unsung hero of England's strong top-order and a consistent pacer from Australia have made the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for January 2024," the ICC said in an official statement. During his Test debut, ...
West Indies’ ‘Gabba Hero’ Shamar Joseph Rewarded With International Retainer Contract | Cricket News
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West Indies’ ‘Gabba Hero’ Shamar Joseph Rewarded With International Retainer Contract | Cricket News

[ad_1] After his heroic performance in the Gabba Test against Australia gave West Indies its first win on Australian soil in more than two decades, pacer Shamar Joseph has been rewarded the International retainer contract by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The pacer received an upgrade from his current Franchise contract to an International retainer contract. Shamar, who took seven wickets in the second innings to help the West Indies win by eight runs, had previously been on a franchise deal. "Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise...
“Now Averaging 60 As Opener”: Steve Smith Blasts Critics Questioning His Batting Order Promotion | Cricket News
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“Now Averaging 60 As Opener”: Steve Smith Blasts Critics Questioning His Batting Order Promotion | Cricket News

[ad_1] After failing to register noticeable knocks in his first three innings as an opener in Test cricket, Steve Smith finally got a big score to his name when he came out to bat in his second innings of the recently-concluded second match against West Indies in Brisbane. Smith remained not out at the score of 91 at a time when the Australian batters had no reply for pacer Shamar Joseph, who wreaked havoc by picking 7 wickets in the innings. Thanks to Smith's well-knit knock, he now averages 60 as an opener in Test cricket. "There was a lot of commentary around I'd failed in two or thre...
“They Were Hopeless…”: Australia Great Breaks Silence After West Indies Skipper’s Jibe | Cricket News
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“They Were Hopeless…”: Australia Great Breaks Silence After West Indies Skipper’s Jibe | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Australia cricketer Rodney Hogg has been in the news recently after West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite said that his team used the former star's criticism as inspiration during the win over Australia in the second Test match in Gabba. Hogg earlier called the West Indies side 'hopeless' and 'pathetic' but after the match, Brathwaite flexed his muscles and even went to ask - "Are these muscles big enough for him?". Hogg has finally broken his silence since Australia's defeat and he said that the match looked like a 'two-and-a-half-day game' but West Indies fought back br...
West Indies Legend Carl Hooper Struggles To Stop Tears After Team’s Historic Gabba Win. Watch | Cricket News
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West Indies Legend Carl Hooper Struggles To Stop Tears After Team’s Historic Gabba Win. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] West Indies' dramatic triumph against Australia at The Gabba on Sunday turned the cricket world upside down, with rookie pacer Shamar Joseph running riot with the ball, bagging a 7-for in the second innings. Seeing West Indies secure their first Test win in Australia in over 2 decades, not just the team's players, their fans but also some legends of the game went emotional. A crying Brian Lara was hugged by former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist while the legendary Carl Hooper was spotted crying inconsolably with his face towards a wall after the end of the match. Hooper, w...