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Team India : भारतीय टीम के लिए एक बड़ी खुशखबरी, T20 World Cup से पहले 2 चोटिल खिलाड़ियों की फिटनेस में सुधार, Playing 11 में शामिल हो गए!

T20 World Cup 2024 Delhi Capitals: T20 World Cup 2024 का आयोजन स्थल के रूप में अमेरिका और वेस्टइंडीज चुने गए हैं। इस बार, टी20 वर्ल्ड कप में 20 टीमें भाग लेंगी। इसके पहले ही, टी20 वर्ल्ड कप से पहले भारतीय टीम के दो खिलाड़ी फिट हो गए हैं। IPL 2024 के 26वें मैच में दिल्ली कैपिटल्स और लखनऊ सुपर जायंट्स के बीच खेला जा रहा है। इस मैच में लखनऊ के कप्तान केएल राहुल ने टॉस जीतकर पहले बल्लेबाजी करने का…

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[ad_1] left: Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla. Right: Suraj Singh Jaiswal, centurion for Bengal against Punjab. -Shamik Chakrabarty at Eden Gardens Bengal signed off with a bang, winning by an innings and 13 runs against Punjab and clinching seven points from this Ranji Trophy game at Eden Gardens. It took their points tally to 21 from seven group league matches. But they fell behind Kerala and Haryana in Elite Group C, and failed to qualify for the knockouts. From Bengal’s perspective, the washed out game against Bihar in Kalyani would rankle. It was a seven-pointer for the hosts. But the ground wasn’t covered and rain on the match-eve put paid any chances of play over the next four days. That said, batting implosions in both innings (85 all out in the second) against Haryana didn’t do Bengal any favours. Actually, this has been a mixed bag season for them. Away from home, against good teams like Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, they held sway. At the same time, Bengal failed to show the winning mentality in matches where a little more cutting edge could have given them some extra points. The fixture against Kerala was an example. The mitigating factor was the absence of a few key players for a good chunk of the season. Abhimanyu Easwaran, the team’s best batsman, was with the Indian team in Australia. Then, a finger injury ruled him out of the last two group league matches. Akash Deep has become a regular in the Indian team in red-ball cricket and Bengal will have to learn to cope with his absence. Mukesh Kumar was a travelling reserve in Australia and picked up a niggle after returning home. Shahbaz Ahmed, the spin-bowling all-rounder, too, suffered an injury. After the win against Punjab, Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla’s team-talk was positive. He praised the boys and urged them to improve next season. Asked by RevSportz if he would continue as head coach, Shukla said: “I haven’t thought about it yet.” He is set to write an email to the BCCI, offering a few suggestions. “I would write an email soon, asking the BCCI not to schedule the Ranji Trophy matches in the East Zone in October,” Shukla said at the post-match press conference. “The monsoon is still not over in our part of the world in October. Matches get washed out and teams suffer.” The second point in Shukla’s email would focus on playing the group league matches in the Ranji Trophy at one go. “The Ranji Trophy is our premier domestic tournament, a stepping stone for Test cricket and the group league matches should be played at a stretch,” he said. The Ranji Trophy fixtures this term had two halves. After the first five rounds, there was a pause for the white-ball tournaments – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. Red-ball cricket returned for the final two group league rounds in January. Also, Shukla’s suggestion would include a rejig in India A selection policy. “Players like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Kishore – those who are nearing thirty – shouldn’t be considered for the India A team. They have played enough for India A. Now, if they are to be picked for the Indian team, that should be based on their performances in domestic cricket. Young and upcoming players should be picked for India A.” Coming back to Bengal’s game against Punjab, the third day’s play started an hour late due to bad light. Punjab resumed on 62/3, needing another 88 runs to avoid the innings defeat. They folded for 139 in their second innings to concede a bonus point. Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal returned with 4/69. His new-ball partner Sumit Mohanta took 3/29. Jaiswal was the Player-of-the-Match for his century and an eight-wicket match haul. “Our batsmen failed to show the required application,” Punjab coach Wasim Jaffer lamented. Brief scores: Punjab 191 and 139 all out (Mayank Markande 31; Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal 4/69, Sumit Mohanta 3/29) lost to Bengal 343 by an innings and 13 runs Points: Bengal 7, Punjab 0 Also Read: A flying catch by the keeper ends Wriddhiman Saha’s career

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[ad_1] left: Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla. Right: Suraj Singh Jaiswal, centurion for Bengal against Punjab. -Shamik Chakrabarty at Eden Gardens Bengal signed off with a bang, winning by an innings and 13 runs against Punjab and clinching seven points from this Ranji Trophy game at Eden Gardens. It took their points tally to 21 from seven group league matches. But they fell behind Kerala and Haryana in Elite Group C, and failed to qualify for the knockouts. From Bengal’s perspective, the washed out game against Bihar in Kalyani would rankle. It was a seven-pointer for the hosts. But the ground wasn’t covered and rain on the match-eve put paid any chances of play over the next four days. That said, batting implosions in both innings (85 all out in the second) against Haryana didn’t do Bengal any favours. Actually, this has been a mixed bag season for them. Away from home, against good teams like Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, they held sway. At the same time, Bengal failed to show the winning mentality in matches where a little more cutting edge could have given them some extra points. The fixture against Kerala was an example. The mitigating factor was the absence of a few key players for a good chunk of the season. Abhimanyu Easwaran, the team’s best batsman, was with the Indian team in Australia. Then, a finger injury ruled him out of the last two group league matches. Akash Deep has become a regular in the Indian team in red-ball cricket and Bengal will have to learn to cope with his absence. Mukesh Kumar was a travelling reserve in Australia and picked up a niggle after returning home. Shahbaz Ahmed, the spin-bowling all-rounder, too, suffered an injury. After the win against Punjab, Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla’s team-talk was positive. He praised the boys and urged them to improve next season. Asked by RevSportz if he would continue as head coach, Shukla said: “I haven’t thought about it yet.” He is set to write an email to the BCCI, offering a few suggestions. “I would write an email soon, asking the BCCI not to schedule the Ranji Trophy matches in the East Zone in October,” Shukla said at the post-match press conference. “The monsoon is still not over in our part of the world in October. Matches get washed out and teams suffer.” The second point in Shukla’s email would focus on playing the group league matches in the Ranji Trophy at one go. “The Ranji Trophy is our premier domestic tournament, a stepping stone for Test cricket and the group league matches should be played at a stretch,” he said. The Ranji Trophy fixtures this term had two halves. After the first five rounds, there was a pause for the white-ball tournaments – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. Red-ball cricket returned for the final two group league rounds in January. Also, Shukla’s suggestion would include a rejig in India A selection policy. “Players like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Kishore – those who are nearing thirty – shouldn’t be considered for the India A team. They have played enough for India A. Now, if they are to be picked for the Indian team, that should be based on their performances in domestic cricket. Young and upcoming players should be picked for India A.” Coming back to Bengal’s game against Punjab, the third day’s play started an hour late due to bad light. Punjab resumed on 62/3, needing another 88 runs to avoid the innings defeat. They folded for 139 in their second innings to concede a bonus point. Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal returned with 4/69. His new-ball partner Sumit Mohanta took 3/29. Jaiswal was the Player-of-the-Match for his century and an eight-wicket match haul. “Our batsmen failed to show the required application,” Punjab coach Wasim Jaffer lamented. Brief scores: Punjab 191 and 139 all out (Mayank Markande 31; Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal 4/69, Sumit Mohanta 3/29) lost to Bengal 343 by an innings and 13 runs Points: Bengal 7, Punjab 0 Also Read: A flying catch by the keeper ends Wriddhiman Saha’s career

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BCCI Announces 15-Member India A Squad for Australia Tour, Gaikwad to Captain

The BCCI has named a 15-member India A squad for the Australia tour, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, with Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain. The squad, which includes Ishan Kishan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and Devdutt Padikkal, will compete in two four-day matches in Mackay and Melbourne against Australia A, followed by a three-day intra-squad game with the Indian senior team in Perth. 

The tour aims to provide young and fringe players valuable exposure to Australian conditions and prepare a reserve squad for potential senior team injuries. 

Gaikwad’s leadership offers an opportunity for him to showcase his ability ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. Ishan Kishan’s inclusion after his recent success in the Asia Cup will also be a focal point. 

The team’s pace attack, led by Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed, is well-rounded, and with spin options like Tanush Kotian and Manav Suthar, the team has a balanced composition. This tour serves as a platform for young players to make a mark in tough overseas conditions and potentially earn a place in the senior squad for future series. 

The first match will be played from October 31 to November 3, and the second from November 7 to 10. The three-day match simulation from November 15 to 17 with the Indian senior team will act as an integration exercise, giving the A-team players a chance to learn from their senior counterparts. 

This tour marks a key development opportunity, especially for players aiming for long-term roles in India’s Test setup. 

(With inputs from PTI) 

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Fire breaks out at Jacqueline Fernandez’ 17-storey building in Mumbai, no injuries reported

According to locals, the fire was confined to a room on the 14th floor of the Nawroj Hill Society.

A fire incident occurred at Nawroj Hill Society in the upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra West in Mumbai, where Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez resides. As per reports, no reported injuries. The fire reportedly originated in a kitchen on the 13th floor of the 17-story high-rise building. Upon receiving the distress call, four fire engines, three jumbo tankers, and one breathing apparatus van were swiftly dispatched to the scene. According to locals, the fire was confined to a room on the 14th floor of the Nawroj Hill Society.

Jacqueline Fernandez's residence is a lavish 5 BHK apartment within the building. The incident occurred around 8 PM on Nargis Dutt Road on Wednesday, March 6, a civic official, quoted by PTI, confirmed the details.

In 2023, Jacqueline Fernandez purchased a lavish residence nestled in the prestigious Pali Hill neighborhood of Bandra West, Mumbai. Last July, a video showcasing the exterior of her new abode captured widespread attention on social media.

On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez is set to star in Welcome to the Jungle alongside Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma. Additionally, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, and Vrihi Kodvara are also a part of the film.

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Sarfaraz Khan Handed Test Cap By Anil Kumble. Father Can't Control His Tears

It was a huge moment for Sarfaraz Khan as the 26-year-old batter was handed his debut ahead of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Thursday. Sarfaraz enjoyed an exceptional run of form in the domestic circuit over the last couple of years and he was handed his Test cap by legendary spinner Anil Kumble just before the toss. With Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all missing out, Sarfaraz will partner with Rajat Patidar and fellow debutant Dhruv Jurel in the middle order. Sarfaraz's father was present at the ground and he could not control his tears during the ceremony.

India won the toss and elected to bat against England in the third Test of the five-match series.

We're going to bat first. We've made some changes, made four changes. Some injuries and some guys coming back from the last game. Two debutants. Siraj and Jadeja are back. Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar miss out. Looks a good pitch, better than the last two we've played on. Rajkot is known to be a good pitch but it'll deteriorate as it goes. The guys have stood up and done the job for the team when it was needed. The next three Test matches will be as exciting as the first two. Need to keep our focus here and see how we can do well," India skipper Rohit Sharma said at the toss.

The series is locked at 1-1 as England captain Ben Stokes is appearing in his 100th Test.

India handed debuts to middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, a heavy scorer in domestic cricket for Mumbai, and young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, who will replace KS Bharat in the playing eleven.

England have brought back pacer Mark Wood in place of young spinner Shoaib Bashir.

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Elgar tries to finish the series strong and on a high note

In the second and final test, Dean Elgar will try to cap off his career as a test captain by leading South Africa to win against an India team that is expected to make at least two changes.

The tourists’ chances of winning a series in South Africa for the first time were completely shattered last Thursday when they lost the opening test by an innings and thirty-two runs.

We’ll be fired up to bid Elgar a triumphant farewell from South Africa.

The 36-year-old, who will skipper the team in lieu of the injured Temba Bavuma, is in excellent form after amassing a stunning 185 in the opening test.

It appears that India will improve their bowling assault.

Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to make a comeback, with left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja taking his place.

On the first day of the first test, Jadeja experienced a back spasm prior to play.

Jadeja is a good bowler and will give India’s batting, which collapsed in Centurion, more depth.

It is also probable that India will alter their bowling lineup by at least one additional player.

All-rounder Shardul Thakur and rookie Prasidh Krishna did not provide Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with the necessary support to retain some measure of control in Centurion.

Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan are scheduled to perform at Newlands, at least one of them.

Avesh was brought into the team following his outstanding play in the one-day series victory for India that preceded the test matches. The previous week, he took five wickets for India A against South Africa A.

India’s batters, with the exception of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, didn’t appear to be prepared to handle South Africa’s quick-witted attack.

In South Africa, Captain Rohit Sharma was removed twice for five and zero by Kagiso Rabada, demonstrating his persistent struggles.

Sharma has only managed 128 runs at an average of 12.80 in five tests played in South Africa, against a test average of 45.45 worldwide.

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal—three young batsmen—all appeared susceptible against the quick bowlers.

While bowlers might still anticipate some help, conditions at Newlands are unlikely to favor fast bowling as much as they did at Centurion.

Despite being mowed before the game, the field was covered in green grass on Monday.

In addition to Bavuma, the fast bowler Gerald Coetzee (who sustained a pelvic injury during South Africa’s three-day victory) will not be available for the hosts.

Keshav Maharaj is a left-arm spin bowler, so South Africa will need to make room for him and determine whether to replace Bavuma with a specialist hitter.

Marco Jansen will bat at No. 7 and serve as an all-rounder; either Zubayr Hamza or Tristan Stubbs will bat first, or they will choose to field five bowlers.

It was determined that Lungi Ngidi had not entirely healed from an ankle injury, therefore he is anticipated to be eligible for selection.

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India beats South Africa by 78 runs, wins series 2-1

The Proteas lost all of their wickets in 45.5 overs while chasing a target of 297 runs. Tony de Zorzi (81) scored the most runs for South Africa, while Aiden Markram scored 36 crucial runs. Aside from that, no other batter shone in the third match. Arshdeep Singh grabbed four wickets for India, while Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar both took two. Mukesh Kumar and Axar Patel each took one wicket.

Arshdeep Singh is named Player of the Match after taking 10 wickets in the series. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson is named Player of the Match after scoring 108 runs in 114 balls. Sanju Samson scored a century to lead India to 296 for eight in the third and final ODI against South Africa. 

Sent into bat, India lost both openers early before Samson (108 off 114 balls), his maiden ODI century, and Tilak Varma (52 off 77 balls) contributed to India’s progress. For the visitors, Rinku Singh (38 off 27) also contributed. Beuran Hendricks (3/63) was South Africa’s standout bowler, while Nandre Burger (2/64) also took two wickets.

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl in the third and final One-Day International against India. Rajat Patidar made his first ODI appearance for India, replacing opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. 

Gaikwad received a finger injury while fielding in the second ODI.”Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn’t fully recovered from the blow to his ring finger while fielding in the second ODI.” “He remains under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team,” according to an earlier BCCI report.

Washington Sundar was also named to the starting eleven in lieu of Kuldeep Yadav. Tilak Varma (52) helped Sanju Samson score 108 runs in 114 balls. Rinku Singh (38) hit some crucial runs to help India reach 296/8 in 50 overs.

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[ad_1] Shami will miss the upcoming series (PC: X.com) Mohammed Shami has been one of the best red-ball bowlers in Indian cricket history. In fact, why just red ball? He was India’s best bowler in the home World Cup in 2023. But from the looks of it, he isn’t traveling to Australia. Chances are that he will yet again go back to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and unless something dramatic transpires in Brisbane, he might not be called upon to join the team in Australia. Only a reversal at the Gabba could change things, but even that is no longer certain. With the World Test Championship (WTC) final now not really a realistic possibility, what does the future hold for Shami? He isn’t getting younger, and it is time to ask if India will be forced to look beyond him in the near future. If Shami doesn’t make it to Australia, he will have two major assignments to look ahead to for a comeback. The first is the Champions Trophy and the second is the tour of England in June-July 2025. And that’s where the question arises – will India want to invest in Shami, or is it time to groom Akash Deep, Harshit Rana and Mukesh Kumar? Will the team management want to take a risk with someone who isn’t getting any younger, or will they gradually move to the next in line for the coming WTC cycle? For one of the best red-ball bowlers, this is harsh. But then, when has international sport been anything to the contrary? Just for the record, England too will be a five-Test series, and India will surely want someone who has less chance of breaking down. Jasprit Bumrah isn’t young anymore and his workload too has to be managed. Is it an option to rotate Bumrah and Shami for a period? Can the two help prolong each other’s careers? For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Mohammed Shami for Bengal (PC: X) While such a thing can’t be ruled out, for the moment, Shami needs to dispel all doubts over his red-ball fitness. The team management isn’t convinced he can last the rigours of a Test match and he clearly has to play some long-form cricket to cast aside these apprehensions. India will miss him in Australia. But then, it is always better to have a fit player than someone who runs the risk of breaking down in the middle of a high-intensity Test match. While Shami has played multiple Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches in two weeks, it isn’t Test cricket, and maybe that’s why the caution isn’t misplaced. I, for one, was looking forward to seeing Shami back. At his best, he is just fantastic to watch, and on a green Gabba wicket, he could have been a handful and an able partner for Bumrah. But clearly, that is not to be. Injuries are often cruel and Shami’s case is no different. Despite his best efforts, it has taken him over 12 months to be match-ready, and it could take a little time for him to be Test-ready. For the moment, the best of Mohammed Shami is only available with a rewind button, as his resolve further is tested on this comeback trail. We wish him the very best, and remind him that in sport, it is ‘never say never’. Also Read: Watching Shami at the Chinnaswamy – A mixture of disappointment and flicker of hope The post With Australia hopes fading, what does the future hold for Mohammed Shami? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Shami will miss the upcoming series (PC: X.com) Mohammed Shami has been one of the best red-ball bowlers in Indian cricket history. In fact, why just red ball? He was India’s best bowler in the home World Cup in 2023. But from the looks of it, he isn’t traveling to Australia. Chances are that he will yet again go back to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and unless something dramatic transpires in Brisbane, he might not be called upon to join the team in Australia. Only a reversal at the Gabba could change things, but even that is no longer certain. With the World Test Championship (WTC) final now not really a realistic possibility, what does the future hold for Shami? He isn’t getting younger, and it is time to ask if India will be forced to look beyond him in the near future. If Shami doesn’t make it to Australia, he will have two major assignments to look ahead to for a comeback. The first is the Champions Trophy and the second is the tour of England in June-July 2025. And that’s where the question arises – will India want to invest in Shami, or is it time to groom Akash Deep, Harshit Rana and Mukesh Kumar? Will the team management want to take a risk with someone who isn’t getting any younger, or will they gradually move to the next in line for the coming WTC cycle? For one of the best red-ball bowlers, this is harsh. But then, when has international sport been anything to the contrary? Just for the record, England too will be a five-Test series, and India will surely want someone who has less chance of breaking down. Jasprit Bumrah isn’t young anymore and his workload too has to be managed. Is it an option to rotate Bumrah and Shami for a period? Can the two help prolong each other’s careers? For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Mohammed Shami for Bengal (PC: X) While such a thing can’t be ruled out, for the moment, Shami needs to dispel all doubts over his red-ball fitness. The team management isn’t convinced he can last the rigours of a Test match and he clearly has to play some long-form cricket to cast aside these apprehensions. India will miss him in Australia. But then, it is always better to have a fit player than someone who runs the risk of breaking down in the middle of a high-intensity Test match. While Shami has played multiple Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches in two weeks, it isn’t Test cricket, and maybe that’s why the caution isn’t misplaced. I, for one, was looking forward to seeing Shami back. At his best, he is just fantastic to watch, and on a green Gabba wicket, he could have been a handful and an able partner for Bumrah. But clearly, that is not to be. Injuries are often cruel and Shami’s case is no different. Despite his best efforts, it has taken him over 12 months to be match-ready, and it could take a little time for him to be Test-ready. For the moment, the best of Mohammed Shami is only available with a rewind button, as his resolve further is tested on this comeback trail. We wish him the very best, and remind him that in sport, it is ‘never say never’. Also Read: Watching Shami at the Chinnaswamy – A mixture of disappointment and flicker of hope The post With Australia hopes fading, what does the future hold for Mohammed Shami? appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Who Will Rule the Test Cricket World? Join the Excitement of Australia vs India in the WTC Final!

WTC Final 2023 Fantasy Team: The highly anticipated final of the World Test Championship, featuring Australia and India, is set to take place at the picturesque Kennington Oval in London from 7th to 11th June 2023. These two teams have emerged as powerhouses in Test cricket in recent times, guaranteeing an enthralling and closely contested match.

India currently holds the top spot in the Test rankings and boasts a formidable batting lineup led by the exceptional Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. Their bowling attack is equally impressive, with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja, all adept at taking wickets. Pujara and Kohli have been the standout run-scorers for India in the World Test Championship cycle, while Ashwin has been their leading wicket-taker and the third-highest overall.

Australia ranked second in Test cricket, possesses a formidable batting order spearheaded by Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Complementing their batting prowess, their bowling attack features the talents of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon, all highly skilled in claiming crucial wickets.

Also Read: What will happen if the WTC 2023 final is drawn or washed out?

Match Information

Game: Australia vs India, Final

Match: ICC World Test Championship Final

Date: 7th June 2023, Wednesday

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Probable Playing XI

Australia

David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, TM Head, C Green, AT Carey(wk), Pat Cummins(C), Mitchell Starc, SM Boland, Nathan Lyon Bench: JP Inglis, MS Harris, Matt Renshaw, MR Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Todd Murphy

India

Rohit Sharma(C), Shubman Gill, CA Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Axar Patel, RA Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(wk), Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, M Shami Bench: KS Bharat, Yashasvi Jaiswal, SA Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, UT Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar

Also Read: Fans from the United States can watch the final of WTC 2023 here

Injury and Availability News

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the game.

Weather Report

Mostly sunny.

Pitch Condition

The pitch at Kennington Oval is expected to be balanced, offering a fair contest between bat and ball.

Average 1st Inning Score

155.

Win Prediction

India.

Pitch Report

Kennington Oval is a traditional English ground renowned for its fast and bouncy pitches. However, in recent years, the pitch has become more even, providing assistance to spin bowlers. The upcoming pitch is anticipated to be dry, hard, and possess some grass cover. Overall, it should offer an ideal setting for Test cricket, demanding both teams to perform exceptionally well to secure victory.

Player Picks

Captains

Virat Kohli (IND | BAT)

Kohli has been the second-highest run-scorer for India in the current WTC cycle, accumulating 869 runs in 28 innings with an average of 32.18. He arrives at this game following a successful campaign in the recently concluded Indian Premier League.

Usman Khawaja (AUS | BAT)

Khawaja has been the leading run-scorer for Australia in the WTC cycle, amassing 1608 runs in 28 innings at an impressive average of 69.91. He was the top scorer in the previous Test series against India.

Rohit Sharma (IND | BAT)

Sharma has accumulated 700 runs in 17 innings during the WTC cycle, with an average of 43.75. This match will mark his 50th Test appearance, and he will be eager to make a significant impact.

Players to Avoid in Your Fantasy Sports Team

Srikar Bharat (IND | WK)

Bharat made his Test debut against Australia this year but managed to score only 101 runs in four games.

Mitchell Marsh (AUS | ALL)

Although Marsh has been recalled to the Australian side, it is uncertain whether he will make it to the playing XI for this game.

WTC Final 2023 Fantasy Team Suggestion

Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Alex Carey

Batters: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Cameron Green

Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Mitchell Starc

DISCLAIMER:

The team selection presented in this article is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. When making your own team selection, please take into consideration the points mentioned and use your own judgment.

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[ad_1] Mukesh Kumar, the Bengal pacer, was handed his Test cap ahead of the second match against West Indies on Thursday at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Mukesh replaced Shardul Thakur, who BCCI said was not available for selection due to an injury. "Shardul Thakur was not available for selection for the 2nd Test due to a sore left groin," BCCI said right after the toss. Shardul's injury, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise for both India and Mukesh Kumar. Mukesh Kumar made his debut in India vs West Indies 2nd Test The right-arm pacer had managed to break into the Indian Test side even before but didn't get to play a game. This was perhaps the last Test where India could get a look at him before their next assignment against South Africa five months later. Who is Mukesh Kumar?In the 39 first-class matches that he has played so far, Mukesh has picked up 149 wickets at an impressive average of 21.55. After playing a key role in taking Bengal to two Ranji Trophy finals in the last three seasons, Mukesh found himself in the India A team. There too he impressed one and all with five-wicket hauls against New Zealand A and Bangladesh A. He has taken 18 wickets at an average of 17.50 for India A. Mukesh, who was born in Gopalganj, Bihar, made his IPL debut for the Delhi Capitals in 2023. In the 10 matches that he played for DC, he picked up 7 wickets. He is known to be a workhorse in domestic cricket and someone who can bowl on one spot over after over in tough conditions. "Unfortunately, Shadul has pulled up. He is not fit. Mukesh Kumar will make his debut. A very talented guy, who has worked really hard in domestic cricket. So hopefully, we can get behind him," Rohit said after the toss, which West Indies won and opted to bowl first. Mukesh Kumar not the only debutant in India vs West Indies 2nd TestMukesh was not the only debutant in the series-deciding second Test match. Spin-bowling al-rounder Kirk McKenzie was handed his Test cap. He replaced Raymon Reifer while veteran pacer Shannon Gabriel came into the side in place of Rahkeem Cornwall who had had some health issues during the series opener. “Kirk McKenzie makes his debut today, he's ready and raring to go. Bowling-wise we were decent. The first game is gone, we got to be mentally ready for the challenge. We had a few chats, we got to believe in ourselves,” said West Indies captain Brathwaite. Virat Kohli's 500th match and 100th Test between India and West IndiesThis Test match is also a historic one for more reasons than one. It is the 100th Test match between the two great cricket nations and also marks the 500th international match for Virat Kohli. The captains and players of West Indies and India were felicitated ahead of the start of the match on Thursday. “What really makes this rivalry special is the fans. Even if they are not able to come to watch the matches, they still talk about Test cricket. I haven't played here in 12 years and still some of them meet me, remind me about my stats and make me feel good,” said India head coach Rahul Dravid. “It's a historic moment. There is so much history between the two teams. Over the years, we have seen some really cricket be it in India or in West Indies. I made my debut against them. We hope we can continue the legacy of the former players,” said India captain Rohit Sharma. ABOUT THE AUTHOR At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Expect nuanced match reports, previews,reviews, technical analysis based on statistics, the latest social media trends, expert opinions on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey,motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics and much more. ...view detail [ad_2] Source link

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Panic in Rajouri as minor dies, 5 left injured in IED explosion

The Newscraving Desk Srinagar, January 2: A minor boy was killed and five people were injured, one of them critically, on Monday in an explosion outside one of the three houses where unknown persons allegedly resorted to indiscriminate firing yesterday evening in which four people including a father-son duo were killed in Upper Dhangri area of Rajouri district. Official sources said that the explosion took place outside the house of Rajendra Kumar whose son Deepak Kumar was among the four people killed in yesterday’s firing incident. Six people were injured in the explosion and one of them, a 5-year-old boy, succumbed to the injuries before being admitted to the hospital, they said. The explosion, the nature of which is being investigated and is suspected to be IED, took place around 9:45 am, they added. “A blast occurred near the house of victim of yesterday’s firing incident in Rajouri’s Upper Dangri village,” ADGP Mukesh Singh said in a tweet, adding, “One child has succumbed to injuries. Five persons injured, one critical. Another suspected IED was spotted which is being cleared.” Late evening, four people were killed in the village and they have been identified as Pritam Sharma (56) and his 33-year-old son Ashish Kumar, Deepak Kumar (23), a PHE employee, and Sheetal Kumar (48). Six persons were injured in the attack and among them two, Rohit Pandit (35) and Shubam Sharma (20) son of Pritam Sharma, were airlifted to the GMC Jammu. Four injured were admitted in the GMC Rajouri and include Pawan Kumar (38), Saroj Bala (35) wife of Sheetal Kumar, Sushil Kumar (40) son of Kundal Lal and Urishi Sharma (17) daughter of Sheetal Kumar. Meanwhile, people in Rajouri district took to roads early morning and are protesting against the yesterday’s incident. (GNS) Read the full article

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Sreevats Goswami calls emerging pacer Mukesh Kumar 'like for like' replacement for Mohammed Shami for Bangladesh Tests

Sreevats Goswami calls emerging pacer Mukesh Kumar ‘like for like’ replacement for Mohammed Shami for Bangladesh Tests

Get every cricket update! Follow us on Veteran domestic cricket sensation Sreevats Goswami reckons that emerging pacer Mukesh Kumar could be a ‘like for like’ replacement for senior India pacer Mohammed Shami who has been ruled out from the ongoing Bangladesh ODIs after sustaining a hand injury during a training session post the T20 World Cup 2022. Mukesh displayed a terrific bowling performance…

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Supreme Court to rule verdict on Nirbhaya Case

The Supreme Court will review the plea of three condemned convicts, Mukesh, Vinay Sharma and Pawan Gupta as a review of the judgment passed in 2017 under which they and another convict were awarded with a death penalty for the heinous gangrape-cum-murder case of Nirbhaya. 

The four convicts Mukesh (29), Pawan (22), Vinay (23) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) were awarded a death penalty on May 5, 2017 by the Delhi High Court for raping a 23-year-old student inside a moving bus in South Delhi.

Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan earlier reserved their verdict after listening to the arguments from the representatives of Vinay and Pawan. They had already reserved their verdict on the review petition filed by one of the offenders, Vinay. However, there was no petition filed from Akshay’s side. 

The 23-year-old paramedical student was gang-raped inside a moving bus on the night of December 12, 2012. She was on her way back with her male friend. She was raped and then assaulted before being thrashed out of the bus, fully naked. She later dies due to several injuries in Mount Elizabeth Hospital Singapore on December 29, 2012. 

One of the accused in the case, Ram Singh, committed suicide in the Tihar Jail whereas a minor convicted in the case has been set free after serving a term of three years in a child reformation center.

A massive protest broke out pan India after this heinous crime. People across the nation came forward demanding justice for Nirbhaya and requested the courts to award the culprits with a capital punishment only.

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