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When it comes to staying updated with the latest happenings in the world of cricket, having access to reliable and easily understandable news sources is essential. Cricket enthusiasts often seek websites that offer comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and user-friendly language. Fortunately, several platforms cater to these needs, providing top-notch cricket news updates. In this article,…

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Women's T20 World Cup rocked by spot-fixing allegations

મહિલા T20 વર્લ્ડ કપમાં સ્પોટ ફિક્સિંગના આક્ષેપથી ખળભળાટ

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CAB Urges BCCI for Rescheduling Pakistan-England Match Amidst Unforeseen Circumstances

They have recommended November 11, rather than November 12 which is additionally the date of the Hindu celebration of Kali Puja

The Cricket Relationship of Bengal (Taxi) has mentioned the BCCI to move the Britain versus Pakistan ODI World Cup game, booked to be played at Kolkata's Eden Nurseries on November 12, to another date, proposing November 11 as another option. The improvement came after the city police informed Taxi that they are expecting upgraded security for the game as Pakistan are one of the groups. November 12 is additionally the date for Kalipujo, one of the city's, and the locale's, most significant Hindu celebrations.

ESPNcricinfo comprehends that Taxi authorities had a gathering with city police experts on Thursday, and were educated about the rule of peace and law worries upon the arrival of the celebration. Following that, the affiliation kept in touch with Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, mentioning the date change.

This comes close behind the Ahmedabad police communicating its failure to give security to the India versus Pakistan game on October 15, since it conflicted with the primary day of the nine-day Hindu celebration of Navaratri, perhaps of the main celebration in Gujarat, of which Ahmedabad is a section, and numerous different pieces of northern India. The game - still in Ahmedabad - has since been moved to October 14, however the ICC or the BCCI is yet to offer an authority expression with that impact.

Shah, in the interim, has said that the date change - for that and a couple other matches - became essential since a few partaking sheets had kept in touch with the BCCI communicating their interests about the movement required between matches.

Kolkata police's position isn't ideal dealing with a significant strict occasion and a significant cricket match around the same time.

The Taxi's position is an unenviable one. In 2011, when the ODI World Cup was last had in this impact of the world, Kolkata, and the city's famous Eden Nurseries arena, was considered ill suited to have the India versus Britain game. The scene facilitated three games, which didn't include India, in 2011.

Taxi, and cricket fans in Kolkata, would have zero desire to be in a circumstance where the high end Britain versus Pakistan game is moved to another city, and it is perceived the affiliation authorities have likewise connected with Mamata Banerjee, the main priest of the province of West Bengal, to attempt to mediate.

The first timetable of the World Cup had Eden Nurseries set apart to have five games: Bangladesh versus Netherlands on October 28, Bangladesh versus Pakistan on October 31, India versus South Africa on November 5, the Britain versus Pakistan on November 12, and the second semi-last on November 16.

The timetable of the World Cup was delivered after a long defer on June 27, only 100 days before the booked beginning of the competition on October 5 in Ahmedabad, though the timetables for the last two versions of the competition, in Australia and New Zealand (2015) and Britain and Ribs (2019) were out over a year ahead of time.

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مع روهيت شارما وشوبمان جيل متشككان في اختبار بيرث، نصيحة كابيل ديف "لا تستمع"

قبل كأس Border-Gavaskar، نصح لاعب الكريكيت السابق كابيل ديف يوم الأحد فريق الهند وطلب منهم عدم ممارسة الضغط الزائد قبل السلسلة. وفقًا لـ ESPNcricinfo، سيغيب قائد الهند روهيت شارما والضارب شوبمان جيل عن الاختبار الأول ضد أستراليا في بطولة Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) القادمة في بيرث. وذكر التقرير أن روهيت بقي في المنزل من أجل ولادة طفله الثاني وسينضم إلى فريق الهند قبل الاختبار الثاني في أديلايد،…

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Champions Trophy: PCB approaches Pakistan government after India rule out travelling - ESPNcricinfo

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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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Gary Kirsten to step down as Pakistan’s limited-overs coach: Reports

Karachi: Pakistan’s white-ball coach Gary Kirsten is set to step down after developing a rift with the country’s cricket board within six months of being appointed, according to media reports. The 56-year-old, who coached India to victory at the 2011 ODI World, was appointed by the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) in April end this year. According to ESPNCricinfo, his decision to quit is down to a…

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Corey James Anderson

Born

December 13, 1990, Christchurch, Canterbury

Age

33y 310d

Batting Style

Left hand Bat

Bowling Style

Left arm Medium fast

Playing Role

Batting Allrounder

TEAMS

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Corey Anderson had always been known for his powerful striking, but he took it to a new level on New Year's Day 2014 when he set what was then the world record for the fastest ODI hundred with a 36-ball blitzkrieg against West Indies in Queenstown. It came at a time, a few months after he scored a century in his second Test, that Anderson was suggesting he was ready to fulfill the potential spotted in him as a teenager.

Anderson, who would not look out of place in the All Blacks' front row, became the youngest New Zealand player to gain a contract when, at 16, he was awarded the deal that Chris Harris declined. Anderson had already appeared for Canterbury the previous year and, within a year, he had played for New Zealand A, as well as in the State final. A left-arm pace bowler and middle-order batsman, Anderson played in the Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia in 2008 and two years later again made the squad for the tournament, which was held at home in New Zealand.

Anderson made his first-class debut in 2007, but had to wait till 2012 for his maiden first-class century. It was a big hundred, though - 167 against Otago - and soon after that he was included in New Zealand's squad for the Twenty20 international series in South Africa. He didn't do much in that series, and was injured for the subsequent one-dayers - a continuation of fitness issues that have followed him through the early part of his career - but continued to score runs in the domestic season. In 2013, he was included in New Zealand's ODI squad for the Champions Trophy, and made his debut in that format against England in Cardiff.

A Test debut followed later in the year against Bangladesh and he scored a hundred in the second match of the series in Dhaka. Since then, he has established himself as a regular member of the New Zealand side in all three formats, and played a key role in their run to the ODI World Cup final in 2015. He made a strong case to be adjudged the allrounder of the tournament, scoring two half-centuries, including a 58 in the semi-final chase against South Africa, and picking up 14 wickets at 16.71.

In 2021, Anderson made a move to the USA and participated in the Major League Cricket competition subsequently. In 2024, he was selected in USA's T20 World Cup squad.

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T20 Cricket: Reddy Anna’s Ultimate Guide to Betting Strategies, Tips, and Insights

T20 cricket, the fast-paced and thrilling format of the game, has captivated fans worldwide. With its unpredictable nature, betting on T20 matches offers both excitement and opportunity. In this blog, Reddy Anna, a renowned betting expert, shares his ultimate guide to mastering T20 cricket betting. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced punter, this comprehensive guide will provide you with strategies, tips, and insights to boost your betting game.

1. Understanding the Format: Why T20 is Different

T20 cricket is unique due to its shorter duration and higher stakes. Unlike Test cricket or ODIs, it rewards risk-taking and aggressive play. For bettors, understanding the pace and unpredictability of T20 is key. Reddy Anna breaks down how each over, partnership, and wicket can dramatically shift betting odds.

2. Top Betting Markets in T20

Reddy Anna highlights the most popular betting markets in T20 cricket:

Match Winner: The most common bet, but T20’s volatility means surprises are frequent.

Top Batsman/Bowler: Wagers on who will score the most runs or take the most wickets.

Over/Under Runs: Predicting whether the total score will be over or under a specific figure.

Player Performance: Betting on individual player milestones such as sixes, wickets, or runs.

3. Key Betting Strategies for T20

Here are some key strategies to consider:

Focus on Form and Conditions: Reddy Anna advises placing bets based on recent player performance and pitch conditions. Players in form tend to perform better in shorter formats.

Chasing Teams Advantage: Statistically, teams chasing a target in T20 often have a slight advantage. Keep an eye on the toss and choose wisely.

Bet In-Play: With the nature of T20 cricket changing rapidly, live betting can present excellent opportunities. Watch the match closely and bet during critical moments.

4. Avoid Common Betting Mistakes

Overestimating Star Players: Reddy Anna cautions against placing too much emphasis on star players. While they are talented, T20 often produces unexpected heroes.

Ignoring the Toss Factor: The toss can play a crucial role in T20 cricket, especially in chasing games. Always factor in whether a team is batting or bowling first.

5. Top Resources for T20 Betting

Data Analysis Tools: Leverage platforms that offer in-depth statistics and analysis, such as CricViz and ESPNcricinfo.

Expert Predictions: Stay updated with the insights of cricket experts and betting professionals.

Betting Forums: Engage with other bettors on platforms like Reddit’s r/cricketbetting to exchange strategies and tips.

6. Insights from the Pros: Reddy Anna’s Final Thoughts

Betting on T20 cricket is all about calculated risks. Reddy Anna emphasizes that disciplined betting and sound research are key to success. By following his strategies and avoiding common pitfalls, you can enjoy both the thrill of the game and the potential for profitable returns.

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T20 cricket betting offers unmatched excitement, but it requires a solid strategy to succeed. With Reddy Anna’s ultimate guide, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions and maximize your betting potential. Whether it’s a big tournament like the IPL or an international T20 series, this guide will help you bet smarter and enjoy the game even more.

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Williamson to miss early part of India series with a groin strain

Williamson to miss early part of India series with a groin strain  ESPNcricinfo…Read More

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Reddy Anna is the go-to place for cricket fans who want to book online since it provides an ID service that is unmatched in honesty and reliability. Reddy Anna has made a name for itself as the top ID service provider in India by offering authentic IDs from India. The company caters to the rising public of cricket fans who participate in this exciting online format. Reddy Anna Book makes it simple for individuals to start enjoying their hobby hassle-free by guaranteeing reality and a smooth registration process. Reddy Anna is a nationally famous platform that blends professional knowledge with user-focused support to make sure that every cricket fan can take part in their favorite games with security and confidence.

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: India, Bangladesh Return to Hotel Even Before Play Starts

India vs Bangladesh Second Test Day 2 Live Updates: The whole ground is undercover and the start of the second day's play has been delayed due to rain, the BCCI has confirmed. On Saturday, Mominul Haque was on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6.  Rain forced early Stumps on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur. Day 1 saw two strikes by Akash Deep, bringing Bangladesh down to 29 for 2, before a small comeback by the visitors. The third wicket for Bangladesh was grabbed by Ravichandran Ashwin. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side was 107 for 3 after 35 overs when early stumps were called.

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live: No Rain

ESPN Cricinfo writes that there is no rain currently but there is no work on the groundstaff too. It means that conditions are dark.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live: Back in Hotel?

According to an X post by RevSportz Global, the Indian cricket team and Bangladesh cricket teams have left for their hotels. There is no official confirmation. Earlier, ESPNCricinfo said the same thing. 

Second live test between India and Bangladesh: weather update

There is a 55% chance of rain in the morning and afternoon according to accuweather.com. It is safe to say that the first session is likely to get washed out as generally in such a situation an early lunch is taken. 

Live: India vs. Bangladesh, Second Test: Important conversation

There is an intense chat going on between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Also, present are Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.  They are deciding on the strategy going ahead.

Live: IND vs. BAN Second Test: Hope for India

If the second day of play between India and Bangladesh is not happening, the home team still has enough time to force a result. But to do that, they will need to bowl out Bangladesh first then score a ton of runs, and then hope to win the innings.

India vs. Bangladesh 2nd Live Test: Images of Indian players

Images from the game showed some Indian players in the changing room as we spoke. Given what was previously published, that is encouraging. The whole ground continues to be undercover. Commentators are saying that umpires would have to be sure about the conditions before allowing play. 

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live: Are Bangladesh players leaving too?

Live pictures reveal that some Bangladeshi players had even packed up. Do they also plan to depart? Commentator Abhinav Mukund is still optimistic about today's game.

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Rahul Dravid Joins Rajasthan Royals as Head Coach for IPL 2025 Season

According to ESPNCricinfo, Dravid and the Rajasthan Royals have finalized their contract ahead of the IPL mega auction, ensuring a smooth transition into the new role. Dravid, who previously captained the Royals in 2012 and 2013, and served as a team director and mentor in 2014 and 2015, is familiar with the franchise. His strong relationship with current Royals captain Sanju Samson, who played…

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Supreme Court sets aside life ban on Sreesanth in IPL spot-fixing case - ESPNcricinfo

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Unchanged Pakistan field; Australia make five changes for decider - ESPNcricinfo

Unchanged Pakistan field; Australia make five changes for decider  ESPNcricinfo Australia v Pakistan: third men’s one-day international – live  The Guardian Australia vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, LIVE Cricket Score: PAK opt to bowl vs AUS in Perth  The Indian Express “The Word ‘Marvelous’…”: Shahid Afridi’s Flowery Words After Pakistan’s Emphatic Win vs Australia  NDTV Sports Pakistan wins toss and bowls…

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[ad_1] Washington Sundar in third test vs NZ (PC: BCCI/X) The ball landed around off stump. It drew Tom Latham forward, as he looked to defend it. The New Zealand captain played for the angle, but the ball straightened after pitching. It went past the outside edge and hit the off stump. It was a jaffa, a delivery that probably would have gotten any left-hand batter out. Washington Sundar, supposedly a part-time offie, had every reason to rejoice at the dismissal. Rachin Ravindra’s scalp came via another beauty. Washington delivered from wide of the crease, drew the batsman forward, and the ball turned just enough to go past the outside edge and disturb the timber. On paper, Ravichandran Ashwin, a great in his own right, is India’s premier off-spinner. But Washington has become the lead performer in the ongoing series, with 15 wickets already in his bag from three innings. Ashwin, in comparison, has just six wickets to show for his efforts. He went wicketless in the first innings of the third Test on a Wankhede turner. Washington wasn’t supposed to be playing in this series. He wasn’t in the original squad and was plying his trade for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. He was drafted into the squad as an additional member before the second Test, ostensibly as batting cover, as Shubman Gill was recovering from a stiff neck and Rishabh Pant was nursing a sore knee. The 25-year-old returned to the Test fold after a gap of three-and-a-half years and claimed a seven-for in Pune. “It was all God’s plan,” he told reporters after that. Maybe, it’s “God’s plan” that belatedly, after several hiccups, Washington’s fledgling Test career will get a major boost. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Washington Sundar at the press conference (Source: RevSportz) “He (Washington) is going to be one of India’s leading all-rounders,” Ravi Shastri told ESPNcricinfo back in 2022. “He is the future. You have (Ravindra) Jadeja today. Three years down the line, if Jadeja is still fit, he will play. There is Axar (Patel) around. But this guy is your premier all-rounder across all three formats of the game. Hear what I am saying. Three formats of the game.” Washington was fresh from a match-winning partnership with Rishabh Pant against Australia at the Gabba followed by another one against England in Ahmedabad. The youngster had a solid platform to build on, but things didn’t go to plan. His career would retreat to the mundane surroundings of domestic cricket. Injuries played a part. But more than that, Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, and occasionally Axar, were so dominant in the home series that Washington’s services were not required.  The Indian team management rated him, but there was no vacancy. Washington has always been a very capable batsman, but as an off-spinner, he struggled to turn the ball. Bowling flatter and quicker through the air had been deterrents to imparting turn. The current series has witnessed a change. He is not ambling in his run-up. He is varying his pace and bowling a lot more over-spinners. Washington has done his job as a bowler. On Saturday, on the second day of the final Test, he will have to stand up and be counted as a batsman. A couple of brain-fade moments towards the fag end of the first day have put India under serious pressure and the hosts will have to atone for it on Day 2, as they seek to avoid a home series whitewash. Washington has the ability to perform under pressure and he will have to contribute with the bat. Coming back to his bowling, on a turning pitch, he once again out-bowled Ashwin, returning with 4/81 from 18.4 overs in New Zealand’s first innings. Ashwin, on the other hand, got 14 overs. The transition has probably begun in earnest. Also Read: “Shreyas was the first name in our retention list” – Venky Mysore, KKR CEO, explains why title-winning captain has gone into the auction pool The post ‘God’s plan’: Belated boost to Washington Sundar’s Test career appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.