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Team India Full Squad Announced: India has announced the team for the T20 series against England from January 22. Team India will play under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Veteran bowler Mohammed Shami has returned. Shami will be seen playing against England. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Varun Chakraborty have also got a place in Team India. Akshar Patel has been made the…

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Richard Woodman

Writer who drew on his own experience at sea in a series of novels and historical works about the British merchant navy

“The end was anticlimax. We slipped home unnoticed. Britain turned no hair at our arrival, as just as she has turned no hair at our extinction.” When Richard Woodman published Voyage East in 1988, he knew that the mercantile world depicted within it, which he had joined aged 16, was gone.

The first-person novel – which never reads like fiction – describes the voyage of a cargo liner carrying goods and passengers from Liverpool to Singapore, Hong Kong, Kobe and Shanghai in the mid-1960s. There is a moment, off the coast of Borneo, when the captain sees a vessel with half a dozen grey aluminium boxes on her foredeck: “What the devil are they?” he asks the pilot. “‘They’re containers, Captain,’ the Pilot replied, and no one on the bridge heard the sentence of death pronounced upon us.”

Woodman, who has died aged 80, became the memorialist of the merchant fleets. Between 2008 and 2016 he wrote the history of the British merchant navy in five volumes, followed by A Low Set of Blackguards, a two-volume history (2016-17) of the East India Company.

His outstanding contribution came through his three second world war convoy histories: Arctic Convoys (1994), Malta Convoys (2000) and The Real Cruel Sea (2005). These are works of passion, based on experience and scrupulous research.

The loss of life among merchant seamen was proportionately greater than in any of the armed services and the recognition they received far less. From the beginning of the war a seafarer’s pay was stopped the minute his ship was sunk. “Time spent fighting for his life on a float or lifeboat was an unpaid excursion,” wrote Woodman.

While Winston Churchill acknowledged the crucial importance of the Battle of the Atlantic to national survival, it was not until 2012 that those who had served in the Arctic convoys, and had taken the highest casualties of all, were retrospectively honoured.

Born in north London, Richard was the elder son of Rosalie (nee Cann) and Douglas Woodman, a civil service administrator. Though he was far from the sea, his imagination was captured by the works of Arthur Ransome, Daniel Defoe, RM Ballantyne and Alan Villiers, and his enthusiasm nurtured by Sea Scout membership.

He was the youngest member of the Sea Scout crew that sailed the ex-German yawl Nordwind in the 1960 Tall Ships race and, despite failing all but two of his O-levels, he was accepted as an indentured apprentice with the Alfred Holt (Blue Funnel) line in 1960.

His first long trip to Australia came as a midshipman on the SS Glenarty, returning via the US: “I had been round the world before I would have been allowed inside a British pub.” Life on board ship took place in an uncompromising, all-male environment: the almost compulsory swearing, drinking and sexist banter encouraged the development of “a carapace behind which we hid our private selves”.

Woodman responded eagerly to the hands-on education in seamanship and navigation, developed his writing and sketching through the log-keeping and read his way through the excellent ships’ libraries provided by the Marine Society. He completed his four-year apprenticeship and gained his second mate’s certificate. He was, however, in love and hated saying goodbye to his girlfriend, Christine Hite, an art student, for many months at a time.

He left Blue Funnel in the mid-1960s and went to work for the Ocean Weather Service, where he discovered how vicious the North Atlantic winter weather systems could be – and how pitilessly an ex-second world war corvette would roll. Fortunately it was not long before a temporary position became available with Trinity House, the corporation charged with the maintenance of navigation marks around England, Wales and the Channel Islands.

The position became permanent; he and Christine married in 1969 and settled in Harwich, Essex, near the Trinity House east coast depot, and he served the corporation for most of the rest of his life.

The work at sea was varied, challenging, sometimes dangerous. Precise navigation, seamanship and attention to detail were essential qualities, but Woodman also found time to write. His first novel, The Eye of the Fleet, was published in 1981. This introduced a series of 14 adventures featuring the young Nathaniel Drinkwater, a hero somewhat in the Horatio Hornblower mode but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a writer who was also a sailor.

Despite his professional career being in motorised vessels, Woodman loved traditional gaff-rigged yachts, particularly his own Kestrel and then Andromeda, in which he and Christine explored the east coast rivers and beyond. The action of his nautical novels often turns on neat, seamanlike manoeuvres as well as including varied and closely observed seascapes.

His productivity was astonishing. He often wrote two or three novels a year and soon added non-fiction to his output. When he became captain of Trinity House Vessel Patricia, he achieved this by having two desks, one from which he could conduct official business, the other hidden behind a door, with a page from the work in progress always ready in the typewriter.

Meanwhile, in his job he was extremely focused, conscientious and painstaking. Although some remember him as being of the “old school”, Jill Kernick, the first woman in almost 500 years to work at sea for Trinity House, credits him with helping her break through traditional barriers in the early 80s.

In 1997 Woodman retired to write full time, but was soon elected a Younger Brother of Trinity House, and then an Elder Brother, the first time a former employee was accorded this honour. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 but there was no let-up in his work rate. His last completed novel, A River in Borneo (2022), harks back to 60s Indonesia but sets its final scene in a Colchester hospice.

He is survived by Christine and their children, Abigail and Edward, and grandson, Arlo.

🔔 Richard Martin Woodman, master mariner and author, born 10 March 1944; died 2 October 2024

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Thoughts on Ishan :

(and ict in general)

1. When he opted out of India's test squad before our series with S. Africa....I knew... I KNEW it will be a long time before we'll get to see him playing for India again.

And then few weeks later Rahul Dravid said in a press conference... He can come back... Just play domestic.... My heart sank.

Here's the thing, I don't blame him at all for taking a break due to mental fatigue.

I fully support his decision as well. He prioritised himself and that's good.

But my dude... If I was your friend, if I was there with you... I wouldn't have let you go.

I would have grabbed his trousers and refused to let go. This is team India. You take one step back and 10 other people are standing right behind you ready to take your place.

Shubhman gill was hyped up so much... Remember his 126 in 63 balls against New Zealand?

But he faltered.

And Today he's in reserve.

Jaiswal is going to be our new opener in all 3 formats very soon. And there's nothing wrong with that. The guy earned it.

Ishan left the South Africa Series and a month later during the india Vs England test Series Jurel was picked and he did an excellent job.

Now imagine... Imagine if Ishan was there instead... If ishan had scored those 90 runs.....he would have made his place permanent.

I'll repeat myself.... I don't blame him for leaving... But he should have thought this through. Especially when a guy like Rahul Dravid is your coach.

(he's the same guy who gave declaration during a test match when Sachin Tendulkar was about to score a century. He's not as innocent as he looks.)

Another thing which really hurts me is how so many people complain about him being benched and then dropped but Yaar....there are tons of players who have gone through this.

Even Ashwin was benched. He said in an interview that when his team would win he wouldn't even feel like going in the ground to congratulate them coz of how hurt he felt.

It happens.

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Anyways My overall opinion on this drama is :

1. I support him for leaving.

2. But I hate that he left.

3. A block of ice would be a better coach than Rahul Dravid.

Anyways... Jo hogaya so hogaya.

What I want now is for him to focus on his future.

And He can start by leaving Mumbai Indians.

MI was the team who would pick young players, groom and invest in them and make them capable enough for team India.

The MI we have seen this year is no longer that team. It doesn't matter how many reels their insta page puts out, the atmosphere of that team is tense, awkward and a hot mess.

If Mumbai really cared about a future captain as they claimed.... They should have made Ishan their new captain...like how csk and gt did with ruturaj and gill.

But oh well.

Right now... The best he can do is keep himself fit, play domestic and leave MI at THE EARLIEST.

That team, it's atmosphere, the mismanagement and inner conflicts (believe me, they exist) will not help him at all.

Imo, he doesn't need a team to grow. He has developed a good skill set. What he needs now is a stage.

A team like Kkr, RR or Gt will be great for that because these teams don't drop Their players after 1 or 2 matches... Have good coaches, stable environment and a good atmosphere overall.

Ishan is an excellent wicket keeper + batsman and the type of cricket he plays is best suited for t20 format (one day and test also but especially t20).

Whether we win or lose this t20 world cup... This one is the last one for our senior players.

After that, our youngsters will take charge (at least they should).

Yashasvi and Abhishek should be our openers.

Gill, rutu and Riyan would perfect be for middle order.

Ishan, with his explosive batting style, would be the perfect finisher.

Also... This dumb culture of batters not learning bowling (encouraged by this stupid impact rule) that has developed in the Indian team needs to STOP.

Look at Australia and New Zealand's t20 squad. Look at how many all rounders they have.

Look at ours. We won the 2007 cup because of all rounders as well.

Also... We cage our players. We hold them back. A player like Travis head is playing with such ferocity because his style and mindset is supported by his captain, his team and his media.

Meanwhile... If an Indian player attempts to do the same and doesn't make a big score in 2 -3 matches... He'll be benched instantly.

Another thing... If we look up the stats of our players in this year's t20 wc squad...

Except virat, Bumrah and maybe kuldeep ...everyone else is on ram bharose.

When players like n. reddy, ishan, rutu, gill, Riyan, natrajan... will be groomed and given enough opportunities....their aggressive style will be supported instead of criticized.... that's when we will win trophies.

@fangirlingintellectual @roseromeroredranger @snowcloudsss

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Do you think the BCCI should ask Rohit to retire gracefully (as in not sack/drop him) at the end of this the WTC cycle? in any other situation this kind of a series loss would have called for sacking of the captain and coach.

Is Bumrah ready to captain ICT full term? That includes him staying fit for almost all matches of a series.

And I agree with you statements on Gambhir. Now he's going to realise how hard it is to coach a cricket team. Every time that mf opened his mouth it was to spew nonsense about Dhoni, Kohli, Shastri, etc. Karma is just coming back for that man.

Thank you for the ask!!! Already apologizing because I have a lot to say on this matter and this will get very looonggg, you've been warned.

See I believe that ICT will undergo a transitional phase very soon. The seniors will hang up their boots soon after the finals (if we reach there) or in the midst of the next cycle cz I definitely don't think most of them will play another full cycle. As much I hate to see them go, it's kind of inevitable though about Rohit (and by extension Kohli) retiring, I think it's still too early to make statements like this before BGT because that will be their last chance to step up otherwise I think some harsh calls need to be made. I desperately hope that they get their form back because Jaddu and Ash are doing well tbh, they won't be dropped or asked to retire because of their performance.

And I also agree that Dhoni or Kohli would have been publicly slandered after this kind of loss but Rohit did come forward and took responsibility (atleast after the 3rd test) although the interviewers should've been sterner rather than asking about the positives and feelings (I remember clips of Atherton properly grilling MS in 2011 after 3-0 loss in England). But we also have to keep in mind that a huge series is coming up and we can't afford captaincy changes now considering Rohit is actually a good captain in most situations. Though I do think that a transition should be placed into effect with Bumrah playing a bigger role in leadership and daresay even captaining dead rubber matches. His availability will be an issue taking in point that he's India's main bowler in all formats but his fitness won't cause problems imo if he doesn't play pointless bilaterals.

Lastly on Gambhir, what do I even say? I grudgingly respect him as a player but his constant credit narrative and baseless statements do bother me a lot. I don't know about limited overs but his position as a coach in red ball cricket should be reviewed and, same as the seniors of the team, BGT should be the stage for him to perform. His performance (mind you as a mentor, Chandrakant Pandit was the actual coach who literally built the side) in IPL got him the position but he will have to prove himself.

I may be criticizing them right now but I'll definitely be the happiest if they perform well (yes even GG) and chahe jitna bhi gussa karlu at the end of the day sabse ladkar inhi ko support karungi. So to all the people sending me asks calling players names and all, pls stop. Even if they're going through a bad patch, they're still national players who have done more for India than all of you combined. Learn the difference between criticism and hate.

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Curious squad announcements

England squad for ODI series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

I mean, it’s incredibly similar to the squad of four years ago that won and won dramatically, which is mainly good. I mean, they absolutely won on a wing and a prayer, but the same team will have the same wings and prayers, so. I’m curious if S Curran will be in the starting XI. Probably - hopefully - and it seems to me that he’s the one projected to take on the Ben Stokes, batting-six-and-there-at-the-end role, and he doesn’t seem ready for that now so I guess the inclusion of Stokes is good. Just, you know, it’s better if everyone arrives in India with the Captain able to move.

I’m a bit surprised by the inclusion of Jason Roy. He hasn’t done much for a while. I guess I’m pleased in the sense that I like loyalty to players, but I was expecting Jacks, Crawley and Foakes and they have all contributed more to recent matches (although admittedly in different formats). But I’m also pleased because I have loyalty to players and if J-Roy can find some form with Jonny, England will stand in incredible stead.

Leaving out Harry Brook though.

Chuffed for David Willey.

England squad for T20 series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, John Turner, Luke Wood.

Yay, Will Jacks! I think he might be the crucial test player of the future so it’s nice to see him beginning to be included. Also great to see more Rehan Ahmed.

I wondered about Crawley, but the red ball and white ball teams seem to be pulling away from each other to some degree, so I’m not that surprised.

No Dan Lawrence in either format, which is a shame.

I don’t recall Gus Atkinson when Surrey have played Middlesex but I guess he must be something. Surrey are certainly an extremely strong side - the white ball team isn’t a million miles from a Surrey 1st XI. Which brings me to…

Seriously. Has Foakes set fire to a pavilion? Murdered a groundskeeper? Chained himself to The Oval and refused to leave?

[pct-zindabad]

THE WRATH OF KHAN

Imran Khan is indisputably Pakistan’s greatest cricketer. As an all-rounder, he bears comparison with the best there have ever been, a skillful fast bowler and resourceful batsman with a solid defense. But all of them he was a great leader that he really stood out. If you see the history of Pakistan cricket, it shows that Pakistan is a notoriously difficult team to captain.

But he had the massive charisma and stature to unify them and drive them to play above themselves, and that is quite a talent. His finest hour was undoubtedly guiding Pakistan to their first World Cup triumph in 1992, top-scoring with 72 in the final against England at MCG in front of 87k spectators. Although, Imran’s famously imploring his team earlier in the tournament when their hopes hung by a thread to fight ‘like cornered tigers’.

But he has to his name several other outstanding achievements. Imran Khan-led Pakistan to their first Test series wins in both India 1986-87 – obviously a huge thing in his country – and England in 1987. He also led Pakistan to three drawn series in a row against West Indies when West Indies were at the height of their powers. Pakistan, in fact, were the first side to seriously challenge West Indian supremacy.

When they won Test Match at Guyana in 1988, then it was the first time in ten years that West Indies had lost a home Test. The major contribution of Imran Khan when he took 11 wickets in the game. In his career, Imran claimed 80 wickets at 21.18 apiece against West Indies, an incredible record given how strong they were at the time.

He scored some important runs against them too, notably in his final series against West Indies in 1990– 91 when he averaged 50.33 (his overall average against West Indies was 27.67). Imran, who led Pakistan on and off for ten years from 1982 to 1992, mentored some fine players during that period, notably fast bowlers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Aaqib Javed.

Especially two w’s who swung the ball at pace even greater distances than he did. Imran had the bearing of a leader and for the most part, the players followed. Captaincy elevated his game to a striking degree, averaging 50.55 with the bat and 19.90 with the ball. He turned himself into a considerable bowler with an astonishing record inside Pakistan where visiting fast bowlers tended to find life desperately hard.

Imran himself took 163 wickets at 19.20 apiece there, a better record than he had elsewhere (his overall record was a hugely impressive 362 wickets in 88 Tests at 22.81 each; no one had taken more for Pakistan at the time he retired). Some of the famous players never faced him in Pakistan as he was nursing a stress fracture that prevented him from bowling for the best part of two years when toured therein 1983–84.

England encountered him in 1982 and 1987 and he was a major force both times. In three Tests in 1982, when we were perhaps a little fortunate to win the series 2–1, he scored 212 runs and took 21 wickets. However, he came to England with a passion to beat England in England in 1987. And he led the Pakistan side to do the first time.

In that series, he again took 21 wickets and was the match-winner with the ball in the one game that had a positive outcome at Headingly Leeds. Imran Khan bowling immaculately to take seven for 40 in the second innings. Imran, who was at Oxford in the early 1970s and from there joined Worcestershire, started out as a brisk medium-pacer but through determination and intelligence turned himself into a genuine fast bowler of quality. His two cousins Majid Khan and Javed Burki also led the Pakistan cricket team in the 1960s and 1970s.

Many cricketers remember facing him in one of their earliest games for Leicestershire at around the time he was stepping up his pace. It was the day after David Gower took an early exit from university and we were playing a Benson & Hedges Cup quarter-final at Worcester on a good old New Road pitch with pace and bounce. Gower was caught at slip off him and the ball carried a long way behind me, always a good measure of someone’s speed.

At the age of 18, he made a test debut against England at Edgbaston in 1971 but did not take a permanent place due to below-par performance. Hence, he continued to focus on his education and cricket in England and come back to the side in 1974 on the tour of England.

In county cricket in the period from the mid-1970s to mid-1980s, Imran would have been up there with Mike Procter and Malcolm Marshall as among the best at swinging the ball at pace. Perhaps the thing that completed his education was joining World Series, from which he emerged a far better bowler, learning from watching and working with so many other fine fast bowlers recruited by Kerry Packer. Imran Khan’s charismatic personality and athletic talent made him a popular celebrity all over the world.

In 1976, Imran took 6 for 63 and 6 for 102, for a match figure of 12 wickets to lead his country to 8 wickets win in the 3rdTest at Sydney. This spell surprises the whole Australian team and Pakistani dressing room. Before that match, he was having 9 test matches experience with 25 wickets under his belt with a heavy average of 43.52. Pakistan was trailing 0-1 in the tough series, but Imran’s hostile bowling spell makes Pakistan a marked ascent in the world of cricket.

In 1980, Imran Khan scored 123 runs in the first Test century against the powerful bowling attack of West Indies at Lahore. The years in which he played from 1980 to 1986, on either side of his lay-off for the stress fracture, he was taking his Test wickets at a very cheap cost. In 1982 he returned what remains the best match figures for Pakistan in Tests of 14 for 114 against Sri Lanka in Lahore. The following winter he took an incredible 40 wickets at 13.95 in six Tests against India.

What the Pakistan bowlers, led by Imran and Sarfraz Nawaz, seemed to understand better than everyone else was the mysterious art of swinging the old ball. Therefore, for a batsman, coping with anyone who could move the ball – whether old or new – both ways were always a challenge. You worked hard to get your runs.

The early 1980s was a great era for all-rounders with Imran Khan, Ian Botham, Richard Hadlee, and Kapil Dev all doing great things and rivaling each other for the status of top dog. In the 1987 Cricket World Cup, Khan decided to quit international cricket. But later, the Pakistan public and Zia-ul-Haq the Prime Minister requested him to take back his retirement. He could not reject the public appeal and return to international cricket until 1992.

In terms of bowling, Imran was perhaps consistently the quickest of them. Botham had times where he bowled with the same sort of pace, Hadlee could bowl a sharp delivery if needed but in comparison was slightly down on pace overall, and Kapil was brisker medium than brisk. But they all moved the ball in the air or hit the seam or both, and that was really what made them so difficult to face.

In July 1987, Imran became the first Pakistani bowler to take 300 wickets milestone during the 3rd Test vs England at Lords. If you see the stats, then Imran and Hadlee stood well out in front, averaging around 22 while Botham and Kapil took their wickets at a cost in the high 20s, a reflection really that they were unable to maintain their early brilliance into older age.

Ian Botham probably ranked first as a batsman but Imran, who began his career down the order, developed into a seriously good top-order player and accordingly ended up with six Test hundreds to his name (Botham made 14, Kapil eight, and Hadlee two). Imran kept on improving and became a world-class batsman in all forms.

Indeed, towards the end of his career, he was playing more as a batsman who bowled than a bowler who batted, and when he scored those runs in the 1992 World Cup final, he was batting at number 3. His Test record with the bat was highly respectable, an average of 37.69 comparing well to Botham’s 33.54, Kapil’s 31.05, and Hadlee’s 27.16.

Imran retired from all forms of cricket after winning the 1992 world cup. What gives Imran preeminence in this all-rounder fest is his stature as a leader of a national side that had previously lacked any direction. Since Imran, Pakistan cricket has rarely been stable. Talented players continue to be produced in extraordinary numbers given the absence of a coherent domestic structure.

But it has been engulfed in more than one corruption scandal, while a terrorist attack on a touring Sri Lanka team in 2009 has forced them since to set up a new home in the Middle East. Imran himself has entered politics in the ambitious hope of addressing his country’s many problems. After retirement, he entered politics and outspoken critic of government corruption in Pakistan.

Imran Khan laid the foundation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 1996. Imran Khan started a new journey into Pakistan politics and continued their efforts after badly failing in the 2002, and 2007 elections. Eventually, his efforts bring some happiness to his party becoming a strong candidate for the 2013 elections.

Even in one accident he badly injured his neck and back to falling from a platform at an election campaign rally. Therefore, his braveness in fighting against corruption & poverty won a plurality of seats in the July 2018 elections. Then he became the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan. The first cricketer to be knighted a prime minister of any country.

Imran Khan remains a philanthropist in the public eye. He has a great passion to build a cancer hospital after his mother died of those diseases in 1985. His wish was fulfilled by completing Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore in 1994 named after Khan’s mother.

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The rights we're talking about here are just for the IPL and don't include India's international schedule, or other domestic competitions like the Ranji Trophy. Or the ODI World Cup that'll be held in India at the end of the year.

I've mentioned this before, but on a per-game basis, the IPL is now the second most valuable sports league in the world after the NFL.

Disney Hotstar retained the domestic TV rights for the next five years, but lost the digital rights and the international TV rights.

Viacom paid $3bn to take those rights away from Disney. Disney paid another $3bn for the rights they retained.

It took football decades to crack the US. F1 needed new owners and a smart marketing strategy. But there's one last massively popular sport out there that isn't at all supported by US cultural hegemony.

An aside: The Asian subs that Disney lost here were probably 90%+ Indian. Yes, the whole subcontinent loves cricket. Pakistan - India at cricket is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the world. England - Australia is the oldest. Pakistan - India is the most intense.

But relations between the two countries being what they are, there's less crossover between the IPL and the equivalent Pakistan Super League than you might think. Their players sadly don't play in each other's leagues - India banned Pakistani players from the IPL after the Mumbai terror attacks and the top Indians are so famous at home that, even if there was an appetite to play in Pakistan, they don't need to travel the world to make their fortunes. There are issues over whether India will travel for this year's Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in Pakistan, and they haven't played a series against each other in any format for a decade, their only meetings at tournaments. I don't have figures, but other than a lot of bickering on social media about whose players and competitions are better (eg Indian fans were gleeful that some of their women are getting paid more for their participation in the inaugural WPL than Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam is getting for playing in this year's PSL) there doesn't seem to be much following of each other's leagues. I doubt there are many Pakistani subscribers for IPL coverage.

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After it was disclosed that he had been dealing with an ankle issue during the Test series against India, Australia captain Pat Cummins is doubtful to play in the Champions Trophy.

On Thursday, it was announced that Cummins would be on paternity leave for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. He will also have ankle tests in the next few days to see if he can lead the side in the Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates next month.

George Bailey, the chair of the selectors, stated, "We will have to wait and watch when that scan comes back and see how it is tracking," "There is some work to be done. We will most likely learn a little more about where that stands.

During the five Test matches against India, Cummins took 25 wickets at 21.36 and sent down 167 overs, the most by an Australian bowler.

Australia's preparations include a one-off ODI in Sri Lanka on February 13 following the Test series, and their Champions Trophy opener against England on February 22.

Due to workload management, Cummins has only participated in two ODI World Cup matches since leading Australia to victory in India in 2023.

During that time, Australia has employed a number of stand-in captains. Prior to Mitchell Marsh taking over in England, Steven Smith captained the team against the West Indies the previous season. Smith again filled in for the series' final game. Josh Inglis captained the team in the final ODI in Perth earlier this summer against Pakistan.

Josh Hazlewood, on the other hand, is being targeted for a Champions Trophy comeback after the selectors were careful in his recuperation from the calf injury that terminated his India series following Brisbane, which was a comeback match following a side issue.

"Everything is going pretty well with Josh's recuperation from the calf injury, and he is working really hard," Bailey added. "Considering how much time he would have missed, how we would set up, and the loads those quicks might be under, it is definitely a touch tight."

Bailey stated, "Josh is putting in a lot of effort, and the news about his progress in recovering from the calf injury is coming along pretty well." "Considering the amount of time he would have lost, our potential organizational structure, and the potential workload for those quicks, it is definitely a little tight."

The frontline quicks going to Sri Lanka are Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Sean Abbott. Abbott's resilience was the deciding factor in his selection for a Test debut on the tour.

"In Sean's case, considering the circumstances that we anticipate, he is just resilient," Bailey remarked. "We are certain that he can contribute a substantial amount of work if needed."

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma with Mohammed Siraj at the Drinks Break at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Trisha Ghosal in Sydney Mohammed Siraj’s meteoric rise in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy  2020-21, where he emerged as India’s bowling spearhead amid an injury crisis, is etched in Indian cricket folklore. His ability to extract bounce, move the ball both ways, and bowl tirelessly with unrelenting aggression made him a revelation. Fast forward to the BGT 2024-25, and Siraj entered the series with high expectations as India’s second pacer behind Jasprit Bumrah. Yet, his performance oscillated between moments of brilliance and periods of frustration. The issue wasn’t a lack of effort. It was consistency. Siraj’s career trajectory and current struggles reflect both his overwork and the Indian team management’s failure to harness his strengths effectively. Workload Management: The Elephant in the Room Siraj has bowled an exhausting 671.5 overs in international cricket since 2023—more than any other Indian bowler, surpassing even Bumrah by more than 100 overs. This relentless workload, especially in Mohammed Shami’s absence, has turned Siraj into a workhorse rather than the incisive strike bowler he was in 2021. Fatigue affects not only the body but also the mind. In Siraj’s case, the lack of rhythm and occasional inconsistency can largely be attributed to mental and physical exhaustion. Australian pacer Pat Cummins highlighted a similar challenge during a busy international calendar, saying, “When you’re overworked, your focus wavers. The skill lies in managing your energy while staying sharp.” The Indian team’s reluctance to rest Siraj stems from their reliance on him as a reliable second-choice pacer. But over-reliance can break even the most resilient athletes, as seen with Andrew Flintoff’s chronic injuries during England’s heaviest bowling schedules. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Virat Kohli having a chat with Siraj and Bumrah at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) The Scott Boland Comparison: Learning From “Scotty B” Scott Boland is not as naturally gifted as Siraj but has been Australia’s most dependable Test bowler recently, owing to his unwavering consistency. Boland focuses on relentlessly hitting the top of off stump and building pressure, even in unfriendly conditions. Siraj has the ability to do the same but lacks the mental discipline to sustain it across spells. Boland’s consistency is a product of meticulous planning and a structured approach. He bowls limited overs at full intensity, adhering to the workload management program employed by Cricket Australia. India needs to adopt a similar strategy for Siraj, giving him strategic breaks to maintain his effectiveness. Mental Recalibration: The Kohli-Bumrah Factor Some athletes thrive in solitude, while others perform better with external guidance. Siraj belongs to the latter category. His best spells in the BGT 2024-25 came in the Perth Test (5/71), Melbourne’s second innings, and Sydney’s first innings—periods where Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli were seen constantly talking to him between deliveries. Siraj’s reliance on constant feedback isn’t a weakness but a characteristic of his personality. As former Australian captain Ricky Ponting once said about Shane Warne, “Even the best need reassurance sometimes, especially when things aren’t going their way.” The Indian team management must recognise that Siraj thrives on tactical guidance. A senior bowler like Bumrah or even a captain like Rohit Sharma needs to consistently reinforce plans to Siraj while he bowls, ensuring he stays on track and doesn’t lose focus. Mohammed Siraj at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) The Path Forward: Rest, Recharge, Reassess Strategic Rest Periods: Siraj must be rested in upcoming series to recover both physically and mentally. The IPL and white-ball series should see limited participation from him, ensuring he is fresh for Test cricket. Role Clarification: The team management must define Siraj’s role. Whether

he is an enforcer or a stock bowler needs to be clear to him, enabling him to tailor his plans accordingly. Guided Bowling Sessions: Regular tactical sessions with bowling coaches and senior players can help Siraj internalise consistency drills. England’s James Anderson credits his longevity to constant mentorship from senior figures during his formative years. Targeted Bowling Plans: Assign Siraj specific plans for each batter, which can be reiterated by mid-on/mid-off fielders during matches. This approach will keep him mentally engaged and focused. Siraj’s dip in form is not a reflection of his capability but a consequence of overwork and inconsistent man-management. India’s approach must pivot to nurturing him as a strike weapon rather than overburdening him. With careful workload management, tactical guidance, and mental recalibration, Siraj can rediscover the magic that made him the hero of the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India needs Siraj at his best—with the next WTC cycle starting in England with five test matches. As of now, we aren’t sure about Bumrah and Shami’s availability, but even if they are available, Siraj will play a decisive role in the series. India need him back at his best. Also Read: After Australia disappointment, India must turn focus back to the white ball The post How Can India Get Mohammed Siraj Back to His Best? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma with Mohammed Siraj at the Drinks Break at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) Trisha Ghosal in Sydney Mohammed Siraj’s meteoric rise in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy  2020-21, where he emerged as India’s bowling spearhead amid an injury crisis, is etched in Indian cricket folklore. His ability to extract bounce, move the ball both ways, and bowl tirelessly with unrelenting aggression made him a revelation. Fast forward to the BGT 2024-25, and Siraj entered the series with high expectations as India’s second pacer behind Jasprit Bumrah. Yet, his performance oscillated between moments of brilliance and periods of frustration. The issue wasn’t a lack of effort. It was consistency. Siraj’s career trajectory and current struggles reflect both his overwork and the Indian team management’s failure to harness his strengths effectively. Workload Management: The Elephant in the Room Siraj has bowled an exhausting 671.5 overs in international cricket since 2023—more than any other Indian bowler, surpassing even Bumrah by more than 100 overs. This relentless workload, especially in Mohammed Shami’s absence, has turned Siraj into a workhorse rather than the incisive strike bowler he was in 2021. Fatigue affects not only the body but also the mind. In Siraj’s case, the lack of rhythm and occasional inconsistency can largely be attributed to mental and physical exhaustion. Australian pacer Pat Cummins highlighted a similar challenge during a busy international calendar, saying, “When you’re overworked, your focus wavers. The skill lies in managing your energy while staying sharp.” The Indian team’s reluctance to rest Siraj stems from their reliance on him as a reliable second-choice pacer. But over-reliance can break even the most resilient athletes, as seen with Andrew Flintoff’s chronic injuries during England’s heaviest bowling schedules. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Virat Kohli having a chat with Siraj and Bumrah at the SCG (PC: Debasis Sen) The Scott Boland Comparison: Learning From “Scotty B” Scott Boland is not as naturally gifted as Siraj but has been Australia’s most dependable Test bowler recently, owing to his unwavering consistency. Boland focuses on relentlessly hitting the top of off stump and building pressure, even in unfriendly conditions. Siraj has the ability to do the same but lacks the mental discipline to sustain it across spells. Boland’s consistency is a product of meticulous planning and a structured approach. He bowls limited overs at full intensity, adhering to the workload management program employed by Cricket Australia. India needs to adopt a similar strategy for Siraj, giving him strategic breaks to maintain his effectiveness. Mental Recalibration: The Kohli-Bumrah Factor Some athletes thrive in solitude, while others perform better with external guidance. Siraj belongs to the latter category. His best spells in the BGT 2024-25 came in the Perth Test (5/71), Melbourne’s second innings, and Sydney’s first innings—periods where Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli were seen constantly talking to him between deliveries. Siraj’s reliance on constant feedback isn’t a weakness but a characteristic of his personality. As former Australian captain Ricky Ponting once said about Shane Warne, “Even the best need reassurance sometimes, especially when things aren’t going their way.” The Indian team management must recognise that Siraj thrives on tactical guidance. A senior bowler like Bumrah or even a captain like Rohit Sharma needs to consistently reinforce plans to Siraj while he bowls, ensuring he stays on track and doesn’t lose focus. Mohammed Siraj at the MCG (PC: Debasis Sen) The Path Forward: Rest, Recharge, Reassess Strategic Rest Periods: Siraj must be rested in upcoming series to recover both physically and mentally. The IPL and white-ball series should see limited participation from him, ensuring he is fresh for Test cricket. Role Clarification: The team management must define Siraj’s role. Whether

he is an enforcer or a stock bowler needs to be clear to him, enabling him to tailor his plans accordingly. Guided Bowling Sessions: Regular tactical sessions with bowling coaches and senior players can help Siraj internalise consistency drills. England’s James Anderson credits his longevity to constant mentorship from senior figures during his formative years. Targeted Bowling Plans: Assign Siraj specific plans for each batter, which can be reiterated by mid-on/mid-off fielders during matches. This approach will keep him mentally engaged and focused. Siraj’s dip in form is not a reflection of his capability but a consequence of overwork and inconsistent man-management. India’s approach must pivot to nurturing him as a strike weapon rather than overburdening him. With careful workload management, tactical guidance, and mental recalibration, Siraj can rediscover the magic that made him the hero of the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India needs Siraj at his best—with the next WTC cycle starting in England with five test matches. As of now, we aren’t sure about Bumrah and Shami’s availability, but even if they are available, Siraj will play a decisive role in the series. India need him back at his best. Also Read: After Australia disappointment, India must turn focus back to the white ball The post How Can India Get Mohammed Siraj Back to His Best? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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After the exhilarating Border-Gavaskar Trophy series of 2024-25, former England captain Michael Vaughan has unveiled his combined Australia-India XI, a lineup that has ignited lively debates among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Australia’s triumph over India in the high-stakes series played a pivotal role in shaping Vaughan’s selections. His team showcases some of the most remarkable performances…

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AUS vs IND: Michael Vaughan reveals his combined Australia-India XI following BGT 2024-25

After the fun Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 2024-25former England captain Michael Vaughan he revealed his combination Australia-India XI, the series that has created controversy among cricket fans around the world. Australia's victory over India in the top-flight series played a major role in shaping Vaughan's decision. His team showcases some of the most impressive performances from the fierce…

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After the exhilarating Border-Gavaskar Trophy series of 2024-25, former England captain Michael Vaughan has unveiled his combined Australia-India XI, a lineup that has ignited lively debates among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Australia’s triumph over India in the high-stakes series played a pivotal role in shaping Vaughan’s selections. His team showcases some of the most remarkable performances…