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Depleted and against all logic, New Zealand is in Pakistan for a battle of un-equals

In an effort to appease its hosts, New Zealand was forced to publicly promise Pakistan compensation in May of last year. They would have to pay out of their own wallets to make up for canceling a tour to Pakistan on the day of the first game in September 2021, claiming a particular security concern. But because they wouldn't divulge it, the amount they would pay was pretty vague. The assurances persisted. As part of their preparation for the then-imminent T20 World Cup in Australia, they would also invite Pakistan to a triangular T20 International series. And they would make two further trips to Pakistan over the course of the following year. In December, they would play Tests, and in January, ODIs. Then, as though these two nations were neighbors, New Zealand would visit Pakistan once more in order to play 10 games of the white ball, five of each format. Mr. Raja, would that be acceptable? Despite the fact that Ramiz Raja may no longer be alive, New Zealand is still present. Despite the fact that it is already mid-April and the season in which it becomes uncomfortable hot has just about started. It doesn't matter that Ramadan has pushed the start of the T20Is to 9 p.m. local time, which means they won't end before midnight. Or that Pakistan will be playing cricket as the rest of the nation celebrates the end of Ramadan since the series will coincide with Eid. Don't worry about the fact that the majority of New Zealand's top athletes are now on the other side of the Attari-Wagah border. A New Zealand team that was so weakened by factors other than injury has not been to another nation since the team captained by Jamie How in England in April 2008. How was Frank at the moment while discussing the unavailable players as they competed in the first-ever IPL competition, which you may have heard of? He had stated, as if a whole tour of England wasn't one of the highlights of New Zealand's cricketing year, that "I think everyone wishes they were in India at some point." On the eve of the series in Lahore, Tom Latham—who was now filling in for Williamson—was acting with a little more reserve. The planning hasn't been great," he said. But as members of the international cricket team, we must adjust as fast as possible. Although we have only had one training session prior to this series, and if the circumstances are different, we must trust the work we have already completed at home. The group includes several young men as well as some more seasoned members. men with extensive international T20 cricket experience. These players were chosen based on their performances in New Zealand's domestic cricket, and this is a fantastic chance for them.

There are several first-choice players for Pakistan

Sethi has agreed to support me. In every series, we strive to deliver our best. I am unable to obtain a written guarantee that I will serve as captain. But I make an effort to use my power and uphold the norms I've established. I don't attempt to pay attention to what is being spoken, but things are happening in the background. If I did, the pressure would only rise. There is more to that final argument than simply that, but since Babar has stated that the two would bat first, there is little use in beating a dead horse. With the T20 World Cup 18 months away, Pakistan will have time on their side to put the Afghanistan series behind Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris. In addition, Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan get another chance, while Shaheen Shah Afridi is back to platoon over with Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, so Pakistan should have no dearths in that area. Pakistan has top-notch quick bowlers who can snuff out fires and a strong top order. They have a formula that has worked for them in the past, and while they are looking to tweak it to help them advance, Babar believes there is no need to completely throw it out. We are strong enough to win this series, he declared. Our youthful athletes' performances in the PSL, both as bowlers and batsmen, have been outstanding. And some of our more experienced guys, like Haris Rauf, Naseem, and Shaheen, are singing. We've created a fantastic mix. You cannot, however, guarantee that it will be simple. Even though even their youngest players have plenty of form and experience, it is a misconception that this is New Zealand's B squad. The majority of their players are seasoned professionals.

Uncertainty surrounding Babar Azam's captaincy

Even if Pakistan's preparations went as well as they should have, they still managed to create some of their own. Unusually, it came from the nation's top cricket official, PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who used Twitter to issue a statement that was everything but a clear endorsement of the skipper. He acknowledged that he had sought the selection committee's opinion on the advantages of keeping Babar, and he stated that going forward, he would be guided by the selectors and head coach. He added that his choice will depend on whether the status quo was successful or unsuccessful. At Babar's pre-series briefing, Sethi, a former journalist, had nonchalantly dropped that bombshell only one day before current journalists sat down, placing the captain in the agonizingly hard position of defending himself while not appearing to contradict the person who had the authority to fire him. Babar added, very much with the attitude of a man walking a tightrope, "Sethi has given me his backing." In every series, we strive to deliver our best. I am unable to obtain a written guarantee that I will serve as captain. But I make an effort to use my power and uphold the norms I've established. I don't attempt to pay attention to what is being spoken, but things are happening in the background. If I did, the pressure would only rise. Babar is under pressure that he does not need and does not deserve. But the Gaddafi stadium may be in for some surprisingly exciting Ramzan cricket if it gives this series the extra edge and spice it so urgently needs.

Conclusion

The New Zealand cricket team is currently touring Pakistan for a 10-match white-ball series after canceling their last visit in 2002, citing security reasons. New Zealand's weakened squad, due to injuries and player withdrawals, faces a strong Pakistani team with top-quality fast bowlers and a formidable batting line-up. The series coincides with Ramadan, and the T20 matches will be played after midnight local time. The tour has caused some uncertainty regarding Babar Azam's captaincy after the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman made ambiguous comments about his future in the role. Read the full article

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[ad_1] Photo: Subhayan Chakraborty/RevSportz As India chased 147 for victory in the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma decided to take on Matt Henry. He looked uncomfortable against the seam movement and opted for a release shot – a term that has become fashionable these days. The India captain charged at the fast bowler and flat-batted a shortish delivery over mid-on for a four. It never looked convincing. In Henry’s second over, Rohit was gone, attempting to pull a delivery that wasn’t short enough. One of the finest pullers in the game, he was late on the shot. In the first innings also, he was done in by Henry, seemingly caught in two minds – shaping up to play a defensive shot before changing his mind and finding himself in no-man’s land. In a series that was dominated by the spinners, Rohit was dismissed four times out of six by fast bowlers. He ended the series with 91 runs from three matches at an average of 15.16. It was one of the low points of his career. “I have not been at the best of my abilities right from the start of the series. And with the bat as well, I have not been good enough,” he would say at the post-match presser. Has Rohit become a prisoner of a one-dimensional mindset that is affecting his red-ball game? He made a radical overhaul in his batting approach before last year’s ODI World Cup, in accordance with the team’s changed batting template. It feels like he is struggling to get out of that mindset in Tests as well. Sanjay Manjrekar spoke about the trickle-down effect of this, how Rohit has been paying the price for not trusting his defence. “He clearly doesn’t trust his defence anymore, you could see that,” the former India batsman told ESPNcricinfo. Rohit Sharma in Pune Test vs NZ (PC: BCCI) Rohit, though, has decided to stick to his guns. “I played a bad shot, yes, but I don’t regret it, honestly speaking, because that has given me a lot of success in the past. So, I continue to do that,” he told reporters. “When you are chasing a target like that, you want to try and put the pressure on the bowlers. You can’t allow the bowlers to bowl on one particular slot.” Between 2019 and 2021, Rohit had a golden run in Test cricket. He scored 1,462 runs at 58.48 in 16 matches during that period, including five centuries. The biggest feature was the way he improved his defensive technique. The 2021-22 tour of England was a case in point. He played four Tests in that series and scored 368 runs, including a hundred and a couple of half-centuries. More importantly, he faced 866 balls and was never bothered about his 42.49 strike-rate. He was prepared to leave a lot of deliveries. In fact, leaving the ball became so integral to his batting method that when he went to the Mumbai Indians nets after the England series, his coach Mahela Jayawardene had to remind him about playing a few more shots to be in sync with the demands of T20 cricket. Can Rohit go back to his 2021 version? Maybe, the New Zealand series will force him to have a relook at his Test batting approach. “Every now and then, I will reflect about what I need to do as a batter,” he said. Rohit is 37 years of age and horribly out-of-form at the moment. The upcoming five-Test series in Australia (maybe, he will not play the first Test in Perth due to personal reasons) is going to be hugely important for his red-ball future. If he regains his mojo, the Indian team will benefit. Else, the tour Down Under could be Rohit’s last. Also Read: Tour Down Under looms as test of character for India after home whitewash The post Should Rohit revert to 2021 version to regain Test batting mojo? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Photo: Subhayan Chakraborty/RevSportz As India chased 147 for victory in the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma decided to take on Matt Henry. He looked uncomfortable against the seam movement and opted for a release shot – a term that has become fashionable these days. The India captain charged at the fast bowler and flat-batted a shortish delivery over mid-on for a four. It never looked convincing. In Henry’s second over, Rohit was gone, attempting to pull a delivery that wasn’t short enough. One of the finest pullers in the game, he was late on the shot. In the first innings also, he was done in by Henry, seemingly caught in two minds – shaping up to play a defensive shot before changing his mind and finding himself in no-man’s land. In a series that was dominated by the spinners, Rohit was dismissed four times out of six by fast bowlers. He ended the series with 91 runs from three matches at an average of 15.16. It was one of the low points of his career. “I have not been at the best of my abilities right from the start of the series. And with the bat as well, I have not been good enough,” he would say at the post-match presser. Has Rohit become a prisoner of a one-dimensional mindset that is affecting his red-ball game? He made a radical overhaul in his batting approach before last year’s ODI World Cup, in accordance with the team’s changed batting template. It feels like he is struggling to get out of that mindset in Tests as well. Sanjay Manjrekar spoke about the trickle-down effect of this, how Rohit has been paying the price for not trusting his defence. “He clearly doesn’t trust his defence anymore, you could see that,” the former India batsman told ESPNcricinfo. Rohit Sharma in Pune Test vs NZ (PC: BCCI) Rohit, though, has decided to stick to his guns. “I played a bad shot, yes, but I don’t regret it, honestly speaking, because that has given me a lot of success in the past. So, I continue to do that,” he told reporters. “When you are chasing a target like that, you want to try and put the pressure on the bowlers. You can’t allow the bowlers to bowl on one particular slot.” Between 2019 and 2021, Rohit had a golden run in Test cricket. He scored 1,462 runs at 58.48 in 16 matches during that period, including five centuries. The biggest feature was the way he improved his defensive technique. The 2021-22 tour of England was a case in point. He played four Tests in that series and scored 368 runs, including a hundred and a couple of half-centuries. More importantly, he faced 866 balls and was never bothered about his 42.49 strike-rate. He was prepared to leave a lot of deliveries. In fact, leaving the ball became so integral to his batting method that when he went to the Mumbai Indians nets after the England series, his coach Mahela Jayawardene had to remind him about playing a few more shots to be in sync with the demands of T20 cricket. Can Rohit go back to his 2021 version? Maybe, the New Zealand series will force him to have a relook at his Test batting approach. “Every now and then, I will reflect about what I need to do as a batter,” he said. Rohit is 37 years of age and horribly out-of-form at the moment. The upcoming five-Test series in Australia (maybe, he will not play the first Test in Perth due to personal reasons) is going to be hugely important for his red-ball future. If he regains his mojo, the Indian team will benefit. Else, the tour Down Under could be Rohit’s last. Also Read: Tour Down Under looms as test of character for India after home whitewash The post Should Rohit revert to 2021 version to regain Test batting mojo? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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India ‘A’ Selection Is Good Opportunity For Upendra Yadav, Kumar Kushagra: Ajay Ratra

With KS Bharat: With KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel selected in the Test squad for the first two games against England at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, Kumar Kushagra and Upendra Yadav were recently included in the India ‘A’ team for the second and third four-day games against England Lions in Ahmedabad. While Upendra was a member of India ‘A’ team on their tour of South Africa in 2021, Kushagra has been handed a maiden call-up to the squad. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Ratra believes the duo are on the radar of the selection committee, resulting in their selection for India ‘A’ team. "India ‘A’ is your second-best Test team and with them being selected for those games, it means that the selectors and team management are keeping an eye on those two, based on their domestic performances for a long time. There’s a lot of cricket happening and it’s great that those two wicketkeepers are getting a chance to play in this format," he said in an exclusive conversation with IANS. With Rishabh Pant still recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident in December 2022, India has fielded three different wicketkeepers in Test cricket since February 2023 – Bharat, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Bharat had been in the ‘A’ team set-up for a long time before graduating to the Test level, while Rahul has been the primary wicketkeeper in ODIs and even donned the gloves for the Test tour of South Africa. Kishan has been on a mental health break from the game since December 2023 while Jurel was given a Test call-up, based on his good showings in domestic cricket and India ‘A’ games. Hence, the call-ups of Kushagra and Upendra to the India ‘A’ team have two aims – of expanding the wicketkeeper pool in senior men’s cricket and give the ‘A’ level exposure to youngsters like Kushagra and Upendra. When Kushagra’s India ‘A’ call-up came, the wicketkeeper-batter converted his overnight score of an unbeaten fifty into a fine 132 for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy match against Services at the Airforce Complex Ground in Palam, New Delhi. Last month, Kushagra had earned an astonishing INR 7.2 crore deal with Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2024 Player Auction in Dubai. Ratra, who played six Tests and 12 ODIs for India, recalled seeing Kushagra as a young keeper a few years ago at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “I still remember about doing an U16 camp with Kumar Kushagra in Bengaluru. The way he showcased his glovework at the U16 level, it made for a very impressive look.” "The NCA has a lot of camps going on in a year and at that time, he was at the U16 level. Someone like Jayant Yadav was at the NCA for rehab or practice and he needed a wicketkeeper to do his bowling practice. "We then sent Kumar for helping him and even though it was a practice session happening, he was catching balls at ease and gathered the deliveries very well. Seeing that, I got a feeling that he would be a decent keeper and has now done well at the domestic level." On the other hand, Upendra is a big-hitting wicket-keeper who has kept wickets and got big runs for Uttar Pradesh and Railways in first-class cricket. "I haven’t seen much of Upendra, but have heard a lot about him and read about his scores too. So, the India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for them and the way Dhruv Jurel entered India ‘A’ setup before getting the Test call-up, they can take inspiration from it." "If an overseas series comes up and whether India would take KL Rahul as a keeper there, there’s some time to it. But India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for both Upendra Yadav and Kumar Kushagra," concluded Ratra. Read the full article

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On this day in Wikipedia: Saturday, 12th August

Welcome, 안녕하세요, こんにちは, 你好 🤗 What does @Wikipedia say about 12th August through the years 🏛️📜🗓️?

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The Ultimate Test

There is a quote displayed in bold letters in the Philippe Chatrier Court at the French Open 'Victory Belongs To The Most Tenacious'. This was amply demonstrated on Sunday when the tenacious and arguably greatest ever player Novak Djokovic won a record breaking 23rd Grand Slam title. Unfortunately there was little tenacity or fighting spirit in evidence a few hours earlier at the Oval, as India capitulated to a 209 run defeat to Australia. The match never really lived up to its billing as the 'Ultimate test'. The large Indian contingent at the ground must have felt really let down at the manner of defeat. There were a few embers of hope burning in the minds of fans when Kohli and Rahane resumed batting after a confident 71 run stand. However from the time Kohli fell to an expansive drive outside the off stump, it was clear that visions of another famous win in the manner of Brisbane 2021 were overly optimistic. Thereafter wickets feel in quick succession with no resistance displayed. Gavaskar did not hide his disappointment at India's performance, after all he was part of the team that successfully chased a 400 + target at Port of Spain in 1976. One also recalls Gavaskar's magnificent 221 in 1979 at the same Oval ground, as India fell agonising short by 9 runs chasing a mammoth 438 with the match ending in a draw. Unfortunately there were no such heroics this time. India failed to take advantage of the subcontinental weather, and a true wicket which aided both batting and bowling in equal measure. The decision to bat first appeared wrong in hindsight, especially based on how Head and Smith attacked the bowling on the 1st day. Why the world's number 1 bowler in rankings Ashwin was dropped for the 6th test in a row in England is inexplicable and extremely unfair to a modern day legend who must be wondering what more he needs to do to be picked consistently overseas. It is ironic that England have recalled Moin Ali who has not played any red ball cricket in a while for want of better spin options, whereas someone like Ashwin with 474 wickets to his credit is often left cooling his heals. Even if the match result might not have changed, there is no doubt that Ashwin's inclusion would have made the Indian attack far more potent. Ashwin would also make a great captain and we wish that like Kumble he gets a chance to lead the team prior to retirement.

Rahane transferred his IPL form to test cricket and should be given credit along with Jadeja and Shardul for keeping India in the game after everything seemed lost during the 1st innings. Australia were truly deserving winners and look in great shape for the Ashes. Boland was the stand out bowler and his style is tailor-made for English conditions. Head and Smith look set to torment the English bowlers throughout the summer. Green and Carey add great depth to the team.

As we look forward to the new ICC test cycle, the Indian selectors must blood some youngsters during the West Indies tour against relatively weak opposition. Good performances in the Ranji trophy should be rewarded and young players suited for test cricket should be identified early and given the right opportunities. The health of test cricket depends to a large extent on India doing well and therefore one hopes that the longer form of the game is given due importance by the BCCI. Whatever be the attractions of the T20 leagues, there is nothing more satisfying than watching a good test match, which will always be the pinnacle of the game.

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India upcoming cricket matches

India, the land of cricket fans, is gearing up for some exciting matches in the upcoming months. With a packed schedule, Indian cricket fans can look forward to plenty of action on the field. Let's take a look at some of the most anticipated matches that are ahead.

Upcoming Cricket Matches

First up is India's tour of Sri Lanka in July 2023, where the men in blue will play three ODIs and five T20s against the Lankan Lions. The last time these two teams faced each other was in 2021, when India emerged victorious in both the ODI and T20 series. However, Sri Lanka will be keen to turn the tables this time around, especially with the home advantage on their side. Following the Sri Lanka tour, India will host England for a five-match Test series starting in August 2023. This series will be a part of the World Test Championship cycle and will be crucial for both teams, as they look to secure a spot in the final. India has been in top form in the longest format of the game, winning their last six Test series at home. However, England will be no pushovers and will be looking to bounce back after their series defeat in India earlier this year. After the Test series against England, India will travel to Pakistan for a historic bilateral series in September 2023. This will be the first time in over a decade that the two arch-rivals will face each other in a bilateral series. The series will consist of three ODIs and three T20s, and will undoubtedly capture the attention of cricket fans around the world. The two teams have faced each other only twice in the last decade, both times in ICC tournaments, with India coming out on top on both occasions. In November 2023, India will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series. The Kiwis are currently one of the best Test sides in the world and have proved their mettle by reaching the final of the World Test Championship earlier this year. This series will be another opportunity for India to test itself against one of the best teams in the world. Later in November 2023, India will travel to South Africa for a three-match Test series. India has traditionally struggled on South African soil, winning only two out of the 17 Tests they have played there. However, with a strong bowling attack and a solid batting line-up, India will be hoping to put up a better fight this time around. Finally, in December 2023, India will host West Indies for a three-match ODI series. Although the Windies are not as strong a team as they were in the past, they still possess plenty of match-winners who can change the course of a game in an instant. India will need to be at their best if they want to avoid any slip-ups in this series. In conclusion, Indian cricket fans have plenty to look forward to in the upcoming months, with some exciting matches on the horizon. While each series presents its own set of challenges, the Indian team is well-equipped to take them head-on. With a blend of experience and youth, along with strong team management, the men in blue will be looking to make their mark on the international stage once again. Read the full article

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The slow, painful death of Test Cricket

The World Test Championship was meant to be the pinnacle of Test cricket, the final being the premier event of the format in line with the ODI and T20 World Cups, instead, it has shown the cricket world something it already knew. The long form was dying.

Of the nine countries eligible to compete for the 2021-2023 Championship six play between 12 and 15 tests, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with 12, West Indies (an amalgamation of Caribbean countries) and current World Test Champions New Zealand with 13, Pakistan with 14, and South Africa with 15. The other 3, Australia, India, and England will play 19, 18, and 22 Tests respectively. Now while the league table is decided on the percentage of points won, this discrepancy between the number of tests played shows, as recently as just completed test series between Australia and South Africa.

On paper, this series was meant to be an amazing one. South Africa had won their last 3 Test Tours of Australia, and was second on the Test Championship table, with Australia in first. Two of the best bowling units going toe to toe this was an exciting series, especially after the dismal performance of the West Indies in their tour the month prior In reality rain in Sydney was the only thing that saved South Africa from being completely whitewashed after they lost in Brisbane and Melbourne.

Traditionally Australian pitches have been batter friendly, but of the 6 times they went bat, South Africa was bowled out 5 times, Australia batted 4 times, and was bowled out once. an utterly disproportionate amount with what should be the two best teams with some of the better bowling attacks in the world.

But it gets worse. Before South Africa toured, the West Indies did, losing both tests, the last of which by 419 runs, the West Indies then travelled to Zimbabwe, a team not competing in the World Test Championship, for a two series, drawing the first test, and then beating Zimbabwe without having to bat a second time inside 3 days. Both tests Australia have played so far in India this tour have been similar too, but this time, in favour of India.

Teams not playing a lot of tests begins to make sense when all that seems to be happening is they tour just to get comprehensively beaten and go home, and with the advent of domestic T20 leagues around the globe paying players up to 1 million AUD for 6 weeks work, why bother focusing on the longest form if glory is only going to come at home.

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma in Pune Test vs NZ (PC: BCCI) There is no question that Rohit Sharma has not been at his best in red-ball cricket in recent times. Compared to the Rohit we saw in England in 2021, the Indian skipper seems to be in a hurry each time he is out there in the middle. It is as if he is bringing his white-ball approach to the red-ball game, blazing away from ball one to try and get himself out of the rut. Maybe that’s where he needs to take a step back and pause. Ask himself what worked for him in red-ball cricket in tough batting conditions. How many balls did he leave in England in that 2021 series, where he was clearly India’s best batter? What was his approach then, and what has changed since? Soon after coming back from England in 2021, Rohit joined the Mumbai Indians camp for the IPL. And in one of the net sessions, he was batting under the watchful eyes of Mahela Jayawardene. At one point, by Rohit’s own admission, Mahela walked up to him to remind him that he was back to playing white-ball cricket and there was no need to leave so many balls outside off stump. Mentally, Rohit was still in England, and the red-ball mindset. Leaving balls outside the off stump had become second habit, and it was all in his mind. He was doing so naturally, for it had been internalised during the tour of England. That’s what Test match batting is all about. Leave balls outside off stump, if needed. Take your time and build an innings. In Australia, that’s what Rohit will need to do. A few quick runs won’t help India. A big knock would. And that can happen only if Rohit can go back to the mindset that helped him be the red-ball opener that he was in England in 2021. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma (PC: X) With leadership weighing on his mind, whether he can do that is the question. Can he reinvent himself one more time? Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Rohit did so mentally. From a conventional approach, he decided to take the bowlers head on and make a statement. It worked superbly for India and set the tone. He followed the same template in the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, and his innings of 90 off 40 balls against Australia was evidence of this changed approach. But then, that’s white-ball cricket and it can’t consistently work in the red-ball format. That’s where Rohit needs one more reinvention. Get himself mentally ready for Australia. Be prepared to look ugly, and take a few blows on the body. Play and miss a few times, but don’t give up. If India are to make a statement yet again in Australia, Rohit will have to lead from the front. In 2018, Virat Kohli played extremely well as skipper. In 2021, it was Ajinkya Rahane who played a series-defining knock in Melbourne. Each time, it was the leader who made a telling difference. This time round, it has to be Rohit. To do so, he needs to be mentally in sync with what is needed. Make the adjustment, and go about his business. Scoring runs will make him a better leader, and that’s what India will hope for come the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Also Read: “Everybody wants to play IPL, but not for India” – MSK Prasad concerned about future of Indian cricket The post Rohit Sharma must reinvent himself again in Australia appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma in Pune Test vs NZ (PC: BCCI) There is no question that Rohit Sharma has not been at his best in red-ball cricket in recent times. Compared to the Rohit we saw in England in 2021, the Indian skipper seems to be in a hurry each time he is out there in the middle. It is as if he is bringing his white-ball approach to the red-ball game, blazing away from ball one to try and get himself out of the rut. Maybe that’s where he needs to take a step back and pause. Ask himself what worked for him in red-ball cricket in tough batting conditions. How many balls did he leave in England in that 2021 series, where he was clearly India’s best batter? What was his approach then, and what has changed since? Soon after coming back from England in 2021, Rohit joined the Mumbai Indians camp for the IPL. And in one of the net sessions, he was batting under the watchful eyes of Mahela Jayawardene. At one point, by Rohit’s own admission, Mahela walked up to him to remind him that he was back to playing white-ball cricket and there was no need to leave so many balls outside off stump. Mentally, Rohit was still in England, and the red-ball mindset. Leaving balls outside the off stump had become second habit, and it was all in his mind. He was doing so naturally, for it had been internalised during the tour of England. That’s what Test match batting is all about. Leave balls outside off stump, if needed. Take your time and build an innings. In Australia, that’s what Rohit will need to do. A few quick runs won’t help India. A big knock would. And that can happen only if Rohit can go back to the mindset that helped him be the red-ball opener that he was in England in 2021. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma (PC: X) With leadership weighing on his mind, whether he can do that is the question. Can he reinvent himself one more time? Ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Rohit did so mentally. From a conventional approach, he decided to take the bowlers head on and make a statement. It worked superbly for India and set the tone. He followed the same template in the T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, and his innings of 90 off 40 balls against Australia was evidence of this changed approach. But then, that’s white-ball cricket and it can’t consistently work in the red-ball format. That’s where Rohit needs one more reinvention. Get himself mentally ready for Australia. Be prepared to look ugly, and take a few blows on the body. Play and miss a few times, but don’t give up. If India are to make a statement yet again in Australia, Rohit will have to lead from the front. In 2018, Virat Kohli played extremely well as skipper. In 2021, it was Ajinkya Rahane who played a series-defining knock in Melbourne. Each time, it was the leader who made a telling difference. This time round, it has to be Rohit. To do so, he needs to be mentally in sync with what is needed. Make the adjustment, and go about his business. Scoring runs will make him a better leader, and that’s what India will hope for come the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Also Read: “Everybody wants to play IPL, but not for India” – MSK Prasad concerned about future of Indian cricket The post Rohit Sharma must reinvent himself again in Australia appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Team India are firmly in the driver's seat in the 4th Test against England at The Oval.  They batted with purpose on Day 4 of the Oval Test, extended their innings from 270 for 3 to 446, setting England an improbable target of 368.

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India is all set to host England next year for Test, ODI, and T20I series respectively. The Test series comprises four matches while there would be a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series. As per the BCCI’s release, Chennai will host the first two Test matches from February 5 and 13.

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News came out of Pakistan that England had scored a whopping 506 runs on the first day of the Test in 75 overs. This beat the record for most runs on Day 1 of a Test, which has stood since 1910, and likely would’ve seen the all-time record of a combined 588 runs on day 2 of the 2nd 1936 Test between England and India had bad light not stopped the final 15 overs from happening.

Just as a comparison on what could be considered an easy-to-bat-on pitch in Perth, Western Australia, the Australians made 598 runs in almost 153 overs, over double the number of overs over 2 days against what would be a less dangerous bowling attack than Pakistans in the West Indies, an amalgamation of Caribbean countries.

Let’s go even further with this, a One Day game between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan finished after 99 and two-thirds of an over scoring 627 runs total. One Day games have fielding restrictions which open up the batting and allow for more aggressive scores. 627 divided by 99.67 is approximately 6.29 runs an over. The Australians in their test match had a scoring rate of approximately 3.92 runs an over, much more in line with what you’d expect over a 5-day test match. The English? They were scoring 6.75 runs an over on the first day of the test.

The English Cricket team has been known for this type of aggression batting in test matches since Brendon “Baz” McCullum became Head coach of the test team in May 2022. This was after the 2021-22 Ashes series in Australia, in which England lost the 5-match series 4-0. Such is the way of the test side right now, that the England side that won the Twenty20 World cup in November last month, a cautious but still striking the ball at over a run a ball score of 52 English Test captain Ben Stokes in the final, led to fellow player Jos Buttler joking  “If he batted like that in a Test match he’d drop himself”. For the record, England’s runs per over in that game? 7.26.

The question is, should Australia be worried that England is just dominating Pakistan right now? Not yet at the very least, Pakistan are yet to bat, so we are yet to see how much the pitch is contributing to England’s batting, however, England does have a home series vs Australia in the middle of next year, and recent Australian tours of England have not proven fruitful for us, the best we have managed in recent years is the 2019 2-2 drawn series, meaning we retained the Ashes and left England for the first time since 2001 with the trophy.

But with England being able to sustain this way of batting in test matches since McCullum’s takeover of the helm and notably aggressive batter Ben Stokes becoming Test Captain, I would not be holding my breath for a successful 2023 Ashes Campaign for the Australians.

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