#Krishna and Pandya

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Malayadhwaja Pandyan in Mahabharata

Pandya, who dwelt on the coast-land near the sea, came accompanied by troops of various kinds to Yudhishthira.

This Pandya king is addressed by two names in the epic - Malayadhwaja and Sarangadhwaja. 'Malaya' and 'Saranga' both mean "sandalwood" and the name is derived from the Tripuranthaka aspect of Shiva, who made Malaya mountains (named for the Sandal trees that grow on it) his yoke during the burning of the triple cities. He is a very fascinating character.

During Yuddhishtira's Rajasuya, Pandya and Chola monarchs brought gifts which were accepted, but they were not allowed inside.

And the Kings of Chola and Pandya, though they brought numberless jars of gold filled with fragrant sandal juice from the hills of Malaya, and loads of sandal and aloe wood from the Dardduras hills, and many gems of great brilliancy and fine cloths inlaid with gold, did not obtain permission (to enter).

Discrimination! Discrimination!

His country was annexed by Vrishnis at some point and his father was killed by Sri Krishna himself.

It was he [Krishna] that slew King Pandya by striking his breast against his . . .

He yearned for vengeance and trained under the renowned teachers of that era for that purpose. Even if he couldn't have killed Krishna, he was capable of causing great damage, as we can see later. But he listened to good counsel and gave up his revenge fantasies for the greater good. Very admirable indeed.

The mighty Sarangadhvaja . . . his country having been invaded and his kinsmen having fled, his father had been slain by Krishna in battle. Obtaining weapons then from Bhishma and Drona, Rama and Kripa, prince Sarangadhvaja became, in weapons, the equal of Rukmi and Karna and Arjuna and Achyuta. He then desired to destroy the city of Dvaraka and subjugate the whole world. Wise friends, however, from desire of doing him good, counselled him against that course. Giving up all thoughts of revenge, he is now ruling his own dominions.

One can even say that Malayadhwajan became a karmayogi before Krishna advised Gita to Arjunan, by not chasing personal glory and fighting selflessly for the people who were consistently bad to his clan.

Praised as "hardly inferior to Indra on the field of battle" and "followed when he fights by numberless warriors of great courage", Malayadhwajan led one of the 7 akshauhinis of the Pandava faction and fought valiantly until the 16th day of the battle. I don't understand what was he doing with those Pandavas who wouldn't let him or his father (I not sure about the timeline) enter the Rajasuya yajnasala.

On the 16th day, as he was destroying Karna's army which "began to turn round like the potter's wheel", Ashwatthama challenged him to one-to-one combat. When he fought Ashwatthama, Karna destroyed the army that surrounded him and Ashwatthama destroyed his chariot, as his arrows were unable to pierce the King himself. The epic says that Ashwatthama was quite excited by this fight and didn't slay Pandyan when he got an opening because he wanted to fight for some more time. Malayadhwajan climbed a stray elephant and threw lances at Ashwatthama who narrowly escaped with his beautiful crown shattered. This infuriated him and he killed the king, his elephant and the final six warriors that followed their Lord.

At this, Ashvatthama blazed up with exceeding rage . . . and took up four and ten shafts capable of inflicting great pain upon foes. . . with three the two arms and the head of the king, and with six he slew the six mighty car-warriors, endued with great effulgence, that followed king Pandya . . .

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India’s star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, has been dealt a significant blow as he is now officially sidelined from the World Cup 2023. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made the crucial decision to replace him with Prasidh Krishna.

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[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir with Rohit Sharma (PC: X) Subhayan Chakrabarty in Pune India’s journey to qualify for the World Test Championship is currently precarious, with the future participation of veteran players like Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin in doubt due to potential retirements. Their departure could usher in a challenging era of transition for the Indian cricket team. But who are the potential replacements of some of the senior-most players of the Indian team – Rohit, Virat Kohli, Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami – when the time comes for them to bid adieu to the longest format? The likelihood of Rohit Sharma continuing through another WTC cycle seems slim, given his age. Similarly, Ashwin, who would be 41, is also likely to step back. Kohli is 35, Jadeja is 35 and Shami is 34 and the Indian team management should start grooming their replacements in the future in a bid to ensure a smoother transition. Batting options like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and B Sai Sudharsan provide some optimism on the batting front. The depth in bowling isn’t exactly thin but could be labelled as ‘raw’. Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Vidwath Kaverappa, Khaleel Ahmed are some names who are being looked as potential options for the Indian pace attack in the future with Harshit and Prasidh even being part of India’s squad for the tour of Australia. The likes of Yudhvir Singh Charak, Gurjapneet Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Anshul Kamboj are few other options but they need to perform consistently at the domestic level. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma (PC: X) India may have found a replacement for Hardik Pandya in Test cricket in Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is also part of India’s squad for Australia series, but he is still an unproven product in international circuits. While he has a terrific record in age-group cricket and looks like a special talent, he has just played 21 FC matches and will have to maintain his fitness levels when he becomes a regular in the Indian team. In batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal has claimed an opener’s spot, and with Rohit Sharma’s retirement anticipated soon after the WTC Final, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sai Sudarsan are in contention. Yet, each brings different challenges; Easwaran’s reputation for underperforming in high-pressure scenarios versus his impressive domestic record, Gaikwad’s flair in limited-overs cricket contrasted with his modest first-class stats, and Sudharsan’s potential to adapt across formats. Out of all, Sudarshan passes the eye test in red-ball cricket best but will have to prove himself in India colours when he gets the chance. For Kohli’s coveted number four position, Devdutt Padikkal offers a stylish option. Sarfaraz Khan has shown promise but his adaptability across various conditions awaits validation. Rinku Singh, known more for his T20 finishing, has the stats, average of 54 in FC, but selectors need to show faith in him for red-ball cricket. In spin, Axar Patel fits well on turning tracks but, unlike Jadeja, might struggle elsewhere. Youngsters like Musheer Khan and Manav Suthar are potential future stars, though their development is ongoing. Washington Sundar stands out as a viable all-rounder option post the Ashwin-Jadeja era, with Tanush Kotian and Saransh Jain possibly following in Ashwin’s footsteps, though they would have to play more shadow tours to ensure a smoother transition. While the Gautam Gambhir-led team management and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee have plenty of options to replace the ageing icons of the game, they would have ensure that the younger names get to start their international careers on home soil rather than throwing them under the cosh in alien overseas conditions. Also Read: A week of dreams for New Zealand cricket The post Eye on India’s Transition: Do Emerging Stars Have What It Takes to Replace the Big Guns? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir with Rohit Sharma (PC: X) Subhayan Chakrabarty in Pune India’s journey to qualify for the World Test Championship is currently precarious, with the future participation of veteran players like Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin in doubt due to potential retirements. Their departure could usher in a challenging era of transition for the Indian cricket team. But who are the potential replacements of some of the senior-most players of the Indian team – Rohit, Virat Kohli, Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami – when the time comes for them to bid adieu to the longest format? The likelihood of Rohit Sharma continuing through another WTC cycle seems slim, given his age. Similarly, Ashwin, who would be 41, is also likely to step back. Kohli is 35, Jadeja is 35 and Shami is 34 and the Indian team management should start grooming their replacements in the future in a bid to ensure a smoother transition. Batting options like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and B Sai Sudharsan provide some optimism on the batting front. The depth in bowling isn’t exactly thin but could be labelled as ‘raw’. Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Vidwath Kaverappa, Khaleel Ahmed are some names who are being looked as potential options for the Indian pace attack in the future with Harshit and Prasidh even being part of India’s squad for the tour of Australia. The likes of Yudhvir Singh Charak, Gurjapneet Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Anshul Kamboj are few other options but they need to perform consistently at the domestic level. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Rohit Sharma (PC: X) India may have found a replacement for Hardik Pandya in Test cricket in Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is also part of India’s squad for Australia series, but he is still an unproven product in international circuits. While he has a terrific record in age-group cricket and looks like a special talent, he has just played 21 FC matches and will have to maintain his fitness levels when he becomes a regular in the Indian team. In batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal has claimed an opener’s spot, and with Rohit Sharma’s retirement anticipated soon after the WTC Final, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sai Sudarsan are in contention. Yet, each brings different challenges; Easwaran’s reputation for underperforming in high-pressure scenarios versus his impressive domestic record, Gaikwad’s flair in limited-overs cricket contrasted with his modest first-class stats, and Sudharsan’s potential to adapt across formats. Out of all, Sudarshan passes the eye test in red-ball cricket best but will have to prove himself in India colours when he gets the chance. For Kohli’s coveted number four position, Devdutt Padikkal offers a stylish option. Sarfaraz Khan has shown promise but his adaptability across various conditions awaits validation. Rinku Singh, known more for his T20 finishing, has the stats, average of 54 in FC, but selectors need to show faith in him for red-ball cricket. In spin, Axar Patel fits well on turning tracks but, unlike Jadeja, might struggle elsewhere. Youngsters like Musheer Khan and Manav Suthar are potential future stars, though their development is ongoing. Washington Sundar stands out as a viable all-rounder option post the Ashwin-Jadeja era, with Tanush Kotian and Saransh Jain possibly following in Ashwin’s footsteps, though they would have to play more shadow tours to ensure a smoother transition. While the Gautam Gambhir-led team management and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee have plenty of options to replace the ageing icons of the game, they would have ensure that the younger names get to start their international careers on home soil rather than throwing them under the cosh in alien overseas conditions. Also Read: A week of dreams for New Zealand cricket The post Eye on India’s Transition: Do Emerging Stars Have What It Takes to Replace the Big Guns? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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Interview: Aatmaja Pandya

What are some of your earliest memories of making art? What's your first memory of comics?

Art-making has always been part of my life, in the way it is for all kids. I do have a really specific elementary school memory of having to make a Halloween diorama for a school assignment. We had this program on the school computer that would let you design and print one. But I made one with paper shapes instead because I knew it would look more distinctive and even at that age I liked that handmade touch. When I think back on that it makes me laugh so much - what a little snob! But to this day I really value analog process, so I guess it is pretty indicative of the person I became. 

My first comics were graphic versions of the Ramayana and, like, stories about the god Krishna. My parents must have bought them for me and my brother in India. Weirdly I wouldn't consider them artistic influences at all - my strongest earliest influences are manga - but I think it's proof of the power of comics that I remember those stories so clearly and fondly now. 

What makes a good story? 

I ask myself this question all the time and the answer changes all the time too. We live in an era of easily consumed art and this isn't necessarily the fault of creators. Big companies are in control of a lot of our media, and art as a corporate product is designed to reach the maximum number of people but is made with as few resources as possible. So inevitably, a lot of mediocre art gets made. I find it pretty unnerving how many books or movies I feel totally lukewarm about, or how many just leave my mind completely after I've finished them. As a storyteller I find that so tragic!

So, at this moment I think a really good story is one that provokes strong emotion. One with some very visible humanity, I guess. Just technically speaking, I also love a really tight, snappy story with a sense of humor and an element of surprise. 

What was your time at SVA like? How has it impacted your career?

I loved my time at school. I'm just a dweeb and have always liked learning environments. Art school was a pretty fraught experience for some friends and it was out of reach for others - I got lucky with my teachers and peers. It was definitely a huge financial gamble, though, and the fear of professional failure has been the fire under me basically my whole career. I owe a lot to my community but in a way I also owe a lot to that pressure. 

I know you're currently working on your first published book that is both written and drawn by you. How's that going and any updates you want to share?

Yes I am! Thank you for asking about it!

It's chugging along - it's a challenge in a way I wasn't expecting. My first book project had a script ready (by author Marika McCoola) and in a way it was much easier, even though the actual labor of drawing a graphic novel is not an easy thing. This time along the book is my special little baby and I want it to be super, super fun and interesting and emotional... it feels like I could tweak it infinitely and I wish I could! I'm also just finding it difficult to hold the shape of this story in my head. I've done lots of short stories and I can usually visualize those in full, but this one is going to be 250+ pages for sure and needs a lot more brainstorming, both on paper and in the literal brain. Thankfully, I really enjoy the process of writing and layout. The feeling of a story clicking into place after you've been fiddling with it for ages is the best feeling in the world. Sometimes I think I write just to feel that satisfaction. 

How much planning goes into your books and do you stick to it? Does a page ever dictate or change the narrative as you work on it?

It depends on the project! Artists either follow rules or instincts and I am definitely an instincts person. Traditionally a comic page has four or so steps - script, thumbnails, pencils, inks, and then tones/colors if the project asks for it. I used to follow this system when I was younger, but these days drawing the same thing over and over just makes me nuts and I find that it takes a lot of life out of my drawing. What I do now is write a rough outline, do a rough thumbnail pass on paper, and then I scan those into a digital program. I use them as a guide and move straight to inks, and then do a clean-up pass so I can retain as much energy as possible while improving readability. If a page or scene is giving me a lot of trouble, I will flesh it out in more detail. I also like to have some flexibility so I can adjust the narrative if it's needed. In my opinion, if you're bored while working on your own story, the game's already over. 

I don't find that a page changes the narrative as I'm working on it, exactly, but I often start thumbnailing with a couple of key "scenes" in mind and structure the story around them.

What advice would you give to aspiring cartoonists?

Unfortunately it's probably advice they've already heard elsewhere - just draw! Draw just for the pleasure of making marks on a page! Start with something small - adapt a story if writing one is daunting. Try not to get caught up in perfectionism. Try and make everything you do better than the thing before it. And try to hold on to the pride and pleasure of creating through it all. Artists make art because we can't live without it!

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Released and Retained palyers of Indian premier league of 2024 

The mini auction of 2024 Indian premier league and trading option is available now . The current buzz is that Dubai is likely to host Indian premier league auction the date is not yet confirmed but December of 18 or 19 the Indian premier league auction may go on but as of now the trading option is available, so if the players are agreed from both the team then they can be traded.

 The current buzz is that MS Dhoni has confirmed that doctors are suggested his knee will be much better by November so MS Dhoni is set to play Indian premier league (IPL) 2024 .

In Indian premier league the gujrat titans has been trading with Lucknow super giants for krunal pandya . So if they buy krunal pandya from Lucknow super giants the batting capacity of gujrat titans will increase 

As per the RCB information the head coach Sanjay Bangar and director of cricket Mike hesson has been removed from RCB team and new head coach Andy flower is appointed has head coach . Some of the probable releases are Anuj Rawat , Harsha Patel , Dinesh Karthik , Shahbaz Ahmed and Finn Allen are targeted to release in 2024 Indian premier league auction . As per the current buzz the RCB team is planning to bring Shardul thakur in all rounder catagory.

The probable releases from Mumbai Indians for 2024 mini Indian premier league auction are Jofra Archer , Chris Jordan , Tristan Stubbs etc 

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Hardik Pandya’s ankle injury has ruled him out. This Player is Selected To Replace Him In India

An ankle injury will keep India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya out of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

It was confirmed on Saturday by the International Cricket Council that India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the current Cricket World Cup 2023 because of an ankle ailment. When India played Bangladesh on October 19 at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Hardik twisted his ankle. In the matches that India played against Sri Lanka, England, and New Zealand, he did not participate.

“India’s unbeaten start to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has received a massive hit with news that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has failed to recover from his ankle injury and will miss the remainder of the tournament,” the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement.

As a replacement for Hardik, bowler Prasidh Krishna has been added to the team by the ICC Event Technical Committee.

“His place in India’s squad will be taken by Prasidh Krishna, with the inexperienced fast bowler parachuted into the playing group after being approved by the tournament’s Event Technical Committee on Saturday,” stated the International Cricket Council.

Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket and ETC Chair), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Hemang Amin (Acting CEO – BCCI), Gaurav Saxena (General Manager – Operations, BCCI), Russell Arnold, and Simon Doull (Independent Representatives) make up the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs earlier this week to go to the Cricket World Cup semifinals. India bowled Sri Lanka out for a meagre total of 55 after registering a massive total of 357/8.

With seven points from seven games, India leads the points standings. On Sunday, they play South Africa, who are ranked second.

India’s Updated Squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.

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Big shock for Team India. Pandya out of World Cup Repoted News..

The Indian team, which is rushing into the World Cup without any real face, got an unexpected shock. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the entire World Cup tournament with a knee injury. This matter was officially disclosed by BCCI on Saturday. Right-handed pacer Prasidh Krishna has been taken in his place. During the match against Bangladesh, while bowling, Pandya suffered a heel injury in a follow-through. After completing the scan, he is undergoing treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. This is a big setback for the Indian team who were hoping to be available at least for the semis.

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Hardik Pandya Out, Prasidh Krishna In: World Cup Replacement

India’s Cricket World Cup hopes face a setback as all-rounder and vice-captain, Hardik Pandya, has been forced out of the tournament due to an ankle injury, confirmed by the ICC on Saturday. The injury occurred during a match against Bangladesh in Pune when Pandya attempted to stop a drive from Liton Das. After limping off the field, he was immediately taken to the National Cricket Academy (NCA)…

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Mayavan and Mayamohini

Nappinnai in Ponniyin Selvan. Read here.

When Vanthiyathevan reaches Kadambur on the 18th day of Adi, people are celebrating the monsoon festival of Adi Perukku. But that year, there is something more special about Aadi Perukku.

Yes, today is the birth star of Andal. And it coincides with the eighteenth day of Adi, which is why there is such jubilation.

He starts dreaming about Krishnan, Andal pasurams and a death in the royal family even before he knows about the conspiracy, Nandini or her history.

A priest armed with a scimitar emerged from behind the statue of Kali, whose mouth was a gaping gash . . . “That means you’re unfit to be sacrificed. Go on, run,” said the priest. Kannan suddenly took Kali’s place. Two girls holding garlands danced in his shrine, singing Andal’s pasurams.

After this, Alwarkadiyan tells him about his sister Nandini and her extreme devotion. When Vanthiyathevan exhorts her to return to Krishna bhakti, she replies that she doesn't deserve it.

Then he goes to Pazhayarai to give Karikalan's message to Kundavai and people are celebrating another event there.

Aha! That’s what it is! It is Sri Krishna Jayanthi, Krishna’s birthday, that they are celebrating with such joy.

He sees and hears various songs, plays and even plays Kamsa in a street performance. Funnily, none of these are about the birth of baby Krishnan. Rather, all are about Mayavan (the Tamil equivalent of Mohana), the Great Enchanter.

Vanthiyathevan as Kamsa: Adel Krishna. Your magic won’t work with me. I am going to kill you right now. I am going to kill your brother Balarama. And your father Vasudeva too.

(Foreshadowing about Uncle Maduranthakan's Conspiracy and Pandya Murder conspiracy, together)

Kundavai's companions dancing to Aachiyar Kuravai (Nappinnai dancing with Krishna):

If that Mayavan [enchanter], Kannan, who once Used a calf sent to kill him :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If that Mayavan who once Broke the tree which was but a demon

Another one:

The great Lord, Mayavan, who appeared as a god and clasped the entire world in his navel with its flowering lotus . . .

When Vanathi is lost in a song about a girl waiting for Kannan, Kundavai scolds her. We will revisit this later.

Initially one would think that this is about Vanthiyathevan's adventures but after Vanthiyathevan goes to Lanka with Arulmozhi's scroll, there are no notable mentions of the Great Enchanter until Karikalan makes an appearance again.

Nandini starts talking about Mayakkanan who enchants and disappears (see the post about Nappinnai for details). When Karikalan asks Manimegalai to sing non-religious love songs, she sings about another (secular) enchanter, moving Nandini to inconsolable tears.

Is that all a dream, my friend The time we spent together On the slopes of the mountain Besides the waterfalls Beneath the shadow of fruit-laden trees When he held my hand And we were both lost in happiness Is that all a dream, my friend Or just a thought in my mind?

In the grove of punnai trees Under the golden rays of the evening sun He called me near And whispered words of love In my ears Is that all a dream my friend Is that miracle nothing but a lie?

Defying all security Like a thief he walked in stealth And with boundless love Held me in embrace And smothered me with kisses Did it happen? Weren’t we happy? Is that all a dream, my friend Or just a thought in my mind?

If this one isn't enough, Kalki says that she sang multiple songs like this. Seriously, Manimegalai? 😤  And why is Nandini crying when she heard about some lovers making out in secret? Very fishy.

Rational Kundavai absolutely hates this enchanter aspect of Krishnan. When Vanathi is listening to such a song on Janmashtami, she scolds Vanathi and disses Mayavan.

Good Lord! And he came to Tamilnadu as our God! If he has been stealing butter, playing the flute and spending time with the women, where will he have time for other things in life? . . . Why are you so silent? Have you too become enchanted with Kannan’s flute?

She has the same opinion about her brother.

But now I have lost hope. Adithan is a great warrior. One of the most valiant men of our times. But he can’t keep his mind under his control.

This Greater Enchanter disappears from the novel after Karikalan's death. Nandini is frequently labelled as the enchantess, the Mohini. If Nandini is Mayamohini, then Karikalan is Mayavan. Though both accuse each other of enchanting them and disappearing, the irony is that Mayavan and Mayamohini aren't different - they are just two aspects of the same God.

N. B. Another person Aditha Karikalan is constantly compared to is Aravan, Mohini's husband. In Tamil versions of the Mahabharatam, by Peruntevanar and later by Villiputtur and Nallappillai, Arjunan's son Aravan offers himself as a sacrifice to Kali to ensure victory for the Pandavas. He asks for three boons before he dies, of which one is that he should be married before his death. Since no parent would give a daughter to one who is about to be killed, Krishna appears as Mohini and marries Aravan for a night.

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[ad_1] Rohit will lead a 18-member squad in Australia. (PC: X.com) Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav missed out, while Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhimanyu Easwaran were picked as India announced an 18-member squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Test series, with the first of the five matches starting on November 22 in Perth. Alongside Shami and Kuldeep, Axar Patel is another regular Test player who has been omitted from the squad. Washington Sundar, having made a remarkable return in the ongoing Pune Test, has been chosen over Axar, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have kept their spots in the squad. As far as Kuldeep is concerned, the BCCI’s media release stated that he was unavailable for selection due to a left groin issue. Interestingly, while the BCCI provided an update on Kuldeep, no details were shared regarding Shami’s absence. After impressing first in the Duleep Trophy and then in the Irani Cup 2024, Easwaran has been selected as the back-up opener. There are no surprises regarding the middle order –  Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel, all part of the current New Zealand series, have retained their places. However, there is a surprise in the pace department. Harshit earned his maiden Test call-up, while Prasidh Krishna was recalled due to his ability to hit the deck and extract bounce from the wicket, which will be required in Australia. Harshit has received the call-up following an impressive showing in the Duleep Trophy, where he took eight wickets in two outings. Uncapped Nitish Reddy is the only seam-bowling all-rounder in the squad. Axar and Yash Dayal, another Test hopeful, will travel to South Africa for the four-match T20I series starting on November 8 in Durban. India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. India’s squad for 4 T20Is against South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal. The post Shami and Kuldeep Miss Out as Harshit and Nitish Earn Call-Ups for Border-Gavaskar Trophy appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Rohit will lead a 18-member squad in Australia. (PC: X.com) Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav missed out, while Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhimanyu Easwaran were picked as India announced an 18-member squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Test series, with the first of the five matches starting on November 22 in Perth. Alongside Shami and Kuldeep, Axar Patel is another regular Test player who has been omitted from the squad. Washington Sundar, having made a remarkable return in the ongoing Pune Test, has been chosen over Axar, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have kept their spots in the squad. As far as Kuldeep is concerned, the BCCI’s media release stated that he was unavailable for selection due to a left groin issue. Interestingly, while the BCCI provided an update on Kuldeep, no details were shared regarding Shami’s absence. After impressing first in the Duleep Trophy and then in the Irani Cup 2024, Easwaran has been selected as the back-up opener. There are no surprises regarding the middle order –  Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel, all part of the current New Zealand series, have retained their places. However, there is a surprise in the pace department. Harshit earned his maiden Test call-up, while Prasidh Krishna was recalled due to his ability to hit the deck and extract bounce from the wicket, which will be required in Australia. Harshit has received the call-up following an impressive showing in the Duleep Trophy, where he took eight wickets in two outings. Uncapped Nitish Reddy is the only seam-bowling all-rounder in the squad. Axar and Yash Dayal, another Test hopeful, will travel to South Africa for the four-match T20I series starting on November 8 in Durban. India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. India’s squad for 4 T20Is against South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal. The post Shami and Kuldeep Miss Out as Harshit and Nitish Earn Call-Ups for Border-Gavaskar Trophy appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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India vs Australia 2nd ODI: India Clinches Second One-Day Match by 99 Runs, Takes Unassailable 2-0 Lead in the Series

IND vs AUS: India has taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in this manner. The third and final match will be played in Rajkot on Wednesday.

India vs Australia 2nd ODI: After centuries from Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, India defeated Australia by 99 runs in a rain-affected second one-day international cricket match here on Sunday. India set a record score of 399 runs for the loss of five wickets after being invited to bat first. In response, when Australia had scored 56 runs for the loss of two wickets in nine overs, rain interrupted the game. After the rain stopped, Australia was given a target of making 317 runs in 33 overs according to the Duckworth-Lewis method, but their team was all out for 217 runs in 28.2 overs. In this way, India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third and final match will be played in Rajkot. Gill scored 104 runs with the help of four sixes and six fours in 97 balls, while Iyer played a brilliant inning of 105 runs in 90 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. Together, they formed a partnership of 200 runs for the second wicket, which is the fourth-highest partnership for any wicket for India in ODIs. Captain KL Rahul (52 runs off 38 balls, three fours, three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (72 runs not out off 37 balls, six fours, six sixes) made significant contributions to take India to a big score. Cameron Green took two wickets for Australia, but he conceded 103 runs in the process. This is India's highest score against Australia. Before this, they had scored 383 runs for six wickets in Bangalore in 2013. Among the Australian batsmen, David Warner scored 53 runs to maintain his form, but Sean Abbott (54 runs off 36 balls, four fours, five sixes) and Josh Hazlewood (23 runs off 16 balls) entertained the audience with their late-order hitting. Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets for India, and Axar Patel strengthened his claim for a spot in the World Cup team in the absence of Hardik Pandya. Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna took two. Australia didn't start well in pursuit of the big target. Krishna dismissed Matthew Short (9) and captain Steve Smith (0) in his second and third overs. After the rain interruption, Australia needed to score 261 runs in the remaining 24 overs, but Ashwin's spin worked its magic. He bowled Marnus Labuschagne (27) and then trapped Warner and Josh Inglis (6) in his one over. Ashwin's partner, Jadeja, bowled Alex Carey (14) while Green (19) got out, effectively ending Australia's hopes. Abbott and Hazlewood added 77 runs for the ninth wicket to reduce the margin of defeat. Abbott completed his maiden half-century during this period with a six off Ashwin. The Holkar Stadium pitch was flat, and Australia's attack seemed toothless. Ruturaj Gaikwad (8) will certainly be disappointed that he couldn't play a big innings before heading to the Asian Games. Josh Hazlewood had him caught behind on an outswinger. Gill didn't hesitate to play lofted shots whenever he got a chance. Iyer initially focused on playing ground shots but soon found his rhythm. Even the rain interruption couldn't disrupt their flow. In fact, no boundaries were scored for 30 balls in between. Both batsmen reached their half-centuries with sixes but couldn't extend their innings after reaching the century mark. Iyer, after scoring his third ODI century, struggled with cramps in his left hand. Sean Abbott caught him at square leg during this period. Gill then reached his sixth ODI century. This is his fifth century in ODIs this year. He has become the seventh Indian batsman to score five or more centuries in a calendar year. Virat Kohli has achieved this feat four times, while Rohit Sharma has done it thrice. Gill caught wicketkeeper Carey off Green's off-stump delivery. Rahul opened his account with a six off Jampa, while Ishan Kishan scored 31 runs off 18 balls after getting a lifeline. His innings included two fours and two sixes. To replace him, Suryakumar sent Green's first four balls of the 44th over for sixes. After Rahul completed his half-century, he was bowled by Green. The final XI for both countries in the match were as follows: India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna Australian Playing XI: David Warner, Matthew Short, Steven Smith (Captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Spencer Johnson Read the full article