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‘Completely and utterly blindsided’: Gillespie slams PCB for lack of communication

Sydney: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie Monday slammed the PCB, revealing that he stepped down as Pakistan’s Test head coach after being “completely and utterly blindsided” by the country’s cricket board. Gillespie, whose contract was set to expire in 2026, resigned last week and he expressed his frustration over the lack of communication, which led him to feel that the Pakistan Cricket…

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Former cricketer Basit Ali has questioned the inclusion of Babar Azam in Pakistan's squads for South Africa tour and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi being dropped from the Test fold. Pakistan unveiled its squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa which will kick off on December 10 in Durban. A couple of surprises came along with the decision as Babar returned to the Test side after being dropped from the second and third Tests against England. While Shaheen, who was also dropped alongside the former Pakistan skipper, still remains sidelined from the red-ball cricket. Basit criticised the selection committee's decision to include Babar and dropping Shaheen from the Test side. According to Basit, Shaheen was dropped from the side due to the incident that took place during Pakistan's first Test against Bangladesh. A video went viral in which Shaheen was seen removing skipper Shan Masood's hand from his shoulder during a team huddle on the field."Shaheen Afridi was asked to bowl on dead pitches, and he couldn't perform so what about Naseem Shah's performance? In the ODI series that Pakistan won against Australia, what did Naseem Shah do? I will tell you why Shaheen was removed. You must remember a video where Shan put a hand on Shaheen's shoulder, and he removed it," Basit said on his YouTube channel.Basit even raised questions about the decision to bring Babar back to the Test fold. The 53-year-old asked if Babar's form since the England Test was enough to mark his comeback in the red-ball side."How many domestic matches Babar has played since being removed from the Test team? When Babar was dropped from the Test team, on what performance did he return to the team? He is a good player, but did his form improve after being dropped from that series?" Basit remarked.Since being dropped from the Test side, Babar toured with Pakistan to Australia and returned with mediocre performances. In the three ODIs, he had 80 runs to his name, and in the T20Is, his form took a further slump with 47 runs in three matches, averaging 15.67.Pakistan squads for the South Africa tour:T20I: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk)ODI: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk)Test: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha. Topics mentioned in this article

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[ad_1] Dennis Lillee and Jasprit Bumrah (PC: ICC and BCCI) The host broadcaster’s stump mic in Perth has unhindered clarity unlike the occasionally sparse visuals during replays that nipped a promising KL Rahul’s innings in the bud. As Steve Smith arrived at the crease, Rishabh Pant was in his element. “The legend is pressured,” chirped the Indian wicketkeeper. A ball later, Smith was gone. Jasprit Bumrah made one jag back a mile to trap the former Australia captain leg-before. The stand-in India captain was making the ball talk. In the commentary box, Wasim Akram was ecstatic. “He (Bumrah) is the world’s best bowler,” the legendary former Pakistan quick screamed. That was validation. Bumrah is placed third in the ICC Test bowling rankings, behind Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood. Who cares! To paraphrase Mark Knopfler, he was giving the Australian batsmen a shiver in the fading light at the Optus Stadium. It felt like he had Smith at his beck and Marnus Labuschagne at his call. The fabled WACA is just a short walk from the Optus Stadium. It is the spiritual home of Dennis Lillee. It’s not known if the great man paid a visit to the new stadium to watch the first day’s play of the first Test between India and Australia. Even watching the action on telly, he must have nodded in approval, notwithstanding his nationality and a redoubtable Aussie swagger. It’s a fast bowlers’ club where Bumrah sits cheek by jowl with the likes of Lillee, Akram, Malcolm Marshall and other all-time greats of the game. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Jasprit Bumrah during the Perth Test (PC: Debasis Sen) Back in 2018, during Bumrah’s first Test series Down Under, Lillee had compared the Indian speedster with Jeff Thomson. “He (Bumrah) is very different from other pacers, which reminds me of another fast bowler of my era, who was very different from everyone else – Jeff Thomson,” Lillee had said. In Perth, as he was making bowling feel like music, Bumrah’s action was dissected by the experts. As awkward as it might be, there’s no faux shtick in the whole process – from his run-up to loading, delivery and follow-through. Bumrah’s wrist does the magic. “What Bumrah does is 101 per cent correct,” former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who is currently a selector and Pakistan’s white-ball coach, told this correspondent a few years ago. “Don’t look into how he is approaching the crease. Look at the end product and that’s perfect. Very few fast bowlers use the height so well. Very few of them transfer weight so smoothly. Also, from his run-up to delivery release, Bumrah’s entire approach is completely linear, using his energy in a straight direction. It gives him more power. To me, he has the best action in the business.” Coming back to Lillee, watching Bumrah, maybe his mind raced back to a time when India had Kapil Dev and a few other medium pacers around him, bowling dibbly-dobblies. The Australian was given the responsibility to groom fast bowlers at the MRF Pace Foundation. It took time, a couple of generations to be precise. But Lillee and the MRF Pace Foundation’s influence wasn’t limited to Chennai only. Bumrah is the fulcrum of a process that started with Javagal Srinath followed by Zaheer Khan and other fast bowlers. But no one is like the smiling assassin, for he is one of a kind. Bumrah is someone whom Andy Roberts told: “You could have taken the new ball in our XI.” Also Read: How a Durga Puja gave India’s Test team its Bumrah X-factor The post Close to Lillee’s spiritual home, Bumrah sings merry song of fast bowling appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Dennis Lillee and Jasprit Bumrah (PC: ICC and BCCI) The host broadcaster’s stump mic in Perth has unhindered clarity unlike the occasionally sparse visuals during replays that nipped a promising KL Rahul’s innings in the bud. As Steve Smith arrived at the crease, Rishabh Pant was in his element. “The legend is pressured,” chirped the Indian wicketkeeper. A ball later, Smith was gone. Jasprit Bumrah made one jag back a mile to trap the former Australia captain leg-before. The stand-in India captain was making the ball talk. In the commentary box, Wasim Akram was ecstatic. “He (Bumrah) is the world’s best bowler,” the legendary former Pakistan quick screamed. That was validation. Bumrah is placed third in the ICC Test bowling rankings, behind Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood. Who cares! To paraphrase Mark Knopfler, he was giving the Australian batsmen a shiver in the fading light at the Optus Stadium. It felt like he had Smith at his beck and Marnus Labuschagne at his call. The fabled WACA is just a short walk from the Optus Stadium. It is the spiritual home of Dennis Lillee. It’s not known if the great man paid a visit to the new stadium to watch the first day’s play of the first Test between India and Australia. Even watching the action on telly, he must have nodded in approval, notwithstanding his nationality and a redoubtable Aussie swagger. It’s a fast bowlers’ club where Bumrah sits cheek by jowl with the likes of Lillee, Akram, Malcolm Marshall and other all-time greats of the game. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Jasprit Bumrah during the Perth Test (PC: Debasis Sen) Back in 2018, during Bumrah’s first Test series Down Under, Lillee had compared the Indian speedster with Jeff Thomson. “He (Bumrah) is very different from other pacers, which reminds me of another fast bowler of my era, who was very different from everyone else – Jeff Thomson,” Lillee had said. In Perth, as he was making bowling feel like music, Bumrah’s action was dissected by the experts. As awkward as it might be, there’s no faux shtick in the whole process – from his run-up to loading, delivery and follow-through. Bumrah’s wrist does the magic. “What Bumrah does is 101 per cent correct,” former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who is currently a selector and Pakistan’s white-ball coach, told this correspondent a few years ago. “Don’t look into how he is approaching the crease. Look at the end product and that’s perfect. Very few fast bowlers use the height so well. Very few of them transfer weight so smoothly. Also, from his run-up to delivery release, Bumrah’s entire approach is completely linear, using his energy in a straight direction. It gives him more power. To me, he has the best action in the business.” Coming back to Lillee, watching Bumrah, maybe his mind raced back to a time when India had Kapil Dev and a few other medium pacers around him, bowling dibbly-dobblies. The Australian was given the responsibility to groom fast bowlers at the MRF Pace Foundation. It took time, a couple of generations to be precise. But Lillee and the MRF Pace Foundation’s influence wasn’t limited to Chennai only. Bumrah is the fulcrum of a process that started with Javagal Srinath followed by Zaheer Khan and other fast bowlers. But no one is like the smiling assassin, for he is one of a kind. Bumrah is someone whom Andy Roberts told: “You could have taken the new ball in our XI.” Also Read: How a Durga Puja gave India’s Test team its Bumrah X-factor The post Close to Lillee’s spiritual home, Bumrah sings merry song of fast bowling appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Who is the fastest bowler in the world?

The cricketing world has witnessed a whole lot of fast bowlers who have rattled even the best of batters with their astonishing bowling speed. Starting from the 1970s, the West Indies pace battery especially the duo of Malcolm Marshall and Michael Holding, almost terrified the batsmen with their stunning raw fast bowling pace. Then in the 2000s came Pakistan’s right-arm speedster Shoaib Akhtar who brought his raw pace onto the cricket pitch, surprising even the greatest of batters, and thus, he was arguably known as the fastest bowler in the world.

Here are the top three fastest bowlers in the world who have bowled the fastest deliveries in international cricket:

1. Shoaib Akhtar:

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also called the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ owns the world record for bowling the fastest ball in international cricket when he clocked an astonishing bowling speed of 161.3 kmph against England in 2003. Incidentally, the legendary Pakistani speedster had his own way of preparations before every cricket match, which was way more different than the rest of his teammates. While talking about his cricket stats, Akhtar has picked up more than 400 wickets from as many as 224 international matches.

2. Shaun Tait:

While talking about Australian cricket history, Shaun Tait was definitely one of their fastest bowlers who troubled even the best batters in the world across formats and conditions. Tait is the second name on the list when it comes to counting the fastest ball in international cricket as he delivered a remarkable bowling speed of 161.1 kmph against England in 2010. The Aussie fast bowler has taken a total of 218 wickets from 171 T20 matches at a fine economy of less than 8.

3. Brett Lee

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee was also once called the fastest bowler in the world due to surprising bowling lengths and unorthodox action. Lee bowled the third fastest ball in cricket history when he hit an extraordinary bowling speed of 161.1 kmph against New Zealand in 2005. Interestingly, the Aussie speedster has managed to scalp more than 600 international wickets in a total of 322 matches.

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'Respect wahi deta hai jiski apni hoti hain': Salman Butt defends Babar Azam amid controversy over captaincy resignation - Times of India

Babar Azam. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former captain Salman Butt has defended Babar Azam after his resignation as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. This comes after ex-pacer Sikander Bakht made critical remarks about the star batter.Bakht had suggested that Babar should have resigned immediately after Pakistan’s group stage exit from the T20 World Cup, saying, “Ab sharam…

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Ramiz Raja Slams Pakistan Cricket Team After Defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan cricket team following their defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test match held in Rawalpindi. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Raja did not mince words, criticizing the team’s overall performance and decision-making, particularly questioning the choice to field five pacers without including a spinner.Raja was…

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[ad_1] Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has always been a hilarious figure on the field and his witty remarks have gone viral on several occasions in the past. Maxwell's quick wit was once again on display during the Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder as his mic'd up moments have gone viral on social media. The Melbourne Stars skipper kept talking to the commentators during the match and his quips about former teammate Brett Lee and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf left everyone in splits. Stars ended up losing the match against Thunder by five wickets.Maxi Mic'd UpThe content you need this Christmas@Gmaxi_32 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/jsN5z8HGT3— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 25, 2023Maxwell joked about Haris' bowling plans and he said that he does not understand how fast bowlers think with a reference to Brett Lee that left the former pacer and others laughing.Meanwhile, Maxwell has vowed to play in the world's biggest cricket league, the IPL "until he can't walk anymore". The 35-year-old, who played a massive role in Australia's ODI World Cup-winning campaign in India recently, will once again don the colours of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL next year."The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can't walk anymore," Maxwell was quoted as saying by Australian Associated Press (AAP)."I was talking about how good the IPL has been to me throughout my career, the people I've met, the coaches I have played under, the international players that you get to rub shoulders with, how beneficial to my whole career that tournament has been."You're rubbing shoulders with AB (de Villiers) and Virat (Kohli) for two months, talking to them while watching other games. It's just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for," he said.Maxwell feels Australian cricketers should play in the IPL for experience ahead of the T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies in June."Hopefully, a lot of our Australian players can get over to the IPL and get to work in slightly similar conditions to the West Indies, where it is a little bit drier, it will spin."(With PTI inputs)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link

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File photo of David Warner and Mitchell Johnson© AFPFormer Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has been extremely critical of David Warner and Cricket Australia selectors ever since the squad for the Pakistan Test series was announced. While it is already known that the series would be Warner's last as a batter, Johson said that the opening batter 'doesn't warrant a hero's sendoff'. While several Australian cricketers have shared their stand on the saga, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has also broken his silence.Hockley, when asked about the topic, tried to brush aside the controversy, saying the Australian team would do all of its talking on the pitch."A fair amount has been said, and everyone's entitled to their own opinions. I think what you've seen over this year and the last two years is the current men's team in all formats playing in great spirit. The success of the World Cup is being hailed as arguably the greatest World Cup victory out of the six to beat India in India. I know that this team really wants to do its talking on the pitch," Hockley told the reporters.Hockley also spoke about the Test series against Pakistan, urging those supporting the touring team to come out in numbers in the first Test at Perth."We saw how competitive these two teams are when we toured Pakistan last March. We've seen the passion of Pakistan fans not just on that tour but when they made it to the final here in the T20 World Cup last year, they had incredible support. We would love for as many of the Pakistan fans that are living here in Australia to come out in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney," Hockley added.Topics mentioned in this article

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Jason Gillespie steps down as Pakistan head coach; Aaqib Javed steps in

Lahore: Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan’s Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced Thursday. Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour. Aaqib is currently the interim…

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Mushfiqur Rahim’s Spectacular Catch Ignites Bangladesh’s World Cup Campaign in Delhi

From the very first over of the match, Rahim’s brilliance set the tone for Bangladesh’s determined campaign. After winning the toss and choosing to field, the left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam made a significant impact. He induced a false shot from Sri Lanka’s dangerous opener, Kusal Perera, who attempted an expansive drive but was deceived by the movement generated by Shoriful.

In a split-second reaction, Mushfiqur Rahim sprang into action, swiftly moving to his left and diving full stretch to grab the ball with his outstretched left hand, inches away from the first slip’s face. The catch was executed flawlessly, leaving both the on-air commentators and fans breathless. Even former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja couldn’t help but express his awe at Rahim’s diving effort.

This exceptional catch not only showcased Rahim’s fielding prowess but also served as a much-needed boost for Bangladesh, a team that had faced a series of setbacks in the World Cup, with six successive defeats in seven matches.

Rahim’s catch adds to the list of contenders for the coveted Catch of the Tournament award. Players like India’s KL Rahul, who has taken stunning catches, and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who exhibited remarkable control during a catch in their match against Pakistan, are also in contention for the honor.

India, in particular, has been setting new standards in fielding, evident in their eight consecutive victories, propelling them to the top of the World Cup 2023 points table. Their electrifying performances are not only a testament to their skill but also to their commitment to excellence, as highlighted by their fielding coach T Dilip, who has introduced innovative ideas, including unique medals for outstanding fielding efforts.

As the World Cup 2023 continues to unfold, fans around the world eagerly anticipate more moments of brilliance, breathtaking catches, and displays of exceptional skill that make cricket the captivating sport it is. Mushfiqur Rahim’s remarkable catch stands as a testament to the spirit of the game, reminding us all of the unparalleled excitement and intensity that cricket brings to the global stage.

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“This squad looks good even without Pandya…”: Wasim Akram Warns Team India After Shami’s Stellar Performance In ODI World Cup 2023

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Men’s ODI WC: Under Lights South Africa Might Be The Best Fast Bowling Unit, Says Aakash Chopra

Cricket World Cup:  Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that under lights, South Africa has the best fast-bowling attack in the ongoing 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Chopra’s comments come after Proteas bowled out Bangladesh for 233 in defence of 382/5 to win by 149 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Chopra also made a mention of young pacer Gerald Coetzee, who picked 3-62 for the Proteas against Bangladesh. “Lungi Ngidi did not play and instead Lizaad Williams was given a chance who is a very consistent wicket-taking bowler. And I honestly think under lights this might be the best fast bowling unit in this tournament.” “Gerald Coetzee has made everyone forget that Anrich Nortje is not playing, and we all know what a world-class bowler Nortje is. I also want to commend Marco Jansen, who somehow always gets wickets regardless of the conditions and situation,” said Chopra in an episode of JioCinema’s daily sports show ‘#AAKASHVANI’. With the batting, South Africa were propelled by opener and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock scoring his third hundred of the World Cup, a smashing 140-ball 174 and is currently the highest run-scorer of the competition with 407 runs from five matches. Now in second place in the points table, South Africa will next face Pakistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Chopra applauded de Kock’s performance and admitted it will be hard for regular skipper Temba Bavuma to be back in the playing eleven after missing out on last two matches due to health issues, in which South Africa’s batters have runs aplenty. “Quinton de Kock is batting on another level and the best thing about his play style, compared to other batters, is that he always plays for the team. One can never say that he is being selfish, he is just so clinical that he does not stop putting runs on the board.” “We also saw Aiden Markram who provided stability on the other end with De Kock and led the South African side quite well. I believe that it will be hard for Temba to be part of this team even if he’s fit.” “On the other hand, Heinrich Klassen gave an extremely explosive performance smashing 90 runs off just 49 balls – this was even after he was consistently giving the strike to De Kock!” he concluded. Read the full article

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"Former Captain Angelo Mathews Steps Up to the Plate: Discover the Unexpected Twist in Sri Lanka Squad"

Experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews has been brought into Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad to replace injured pacer Matheesha Pathirana ahead of their upcoming match against England. Pathirana suffered a shoulder injury during Sri Lanka’s match against Pakistan and has not played in the subsequent games against Australia and the Netherlands. This will be Mathews’ fourth World Cup appearance since…