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    Quinton de Kock Named as South Africa Test team Captain

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    Quinton de Kock was named as captain for the South Africa Test team for the 2020/21 season.

    De Kock Appointed as South Africa Test Captain

    De Kock was appointed as captain of the South African limited-overs teams last season. But at the time was ruled out as a possible Test captain by CSA’s director of cricket Graeme Smith.

    South Africa are scheduled to play the three-Test series this season. Starting with two matches against Sri Lanka from 26 December. They will then play two Tests in Pakistan followed by a series against Australia for which no details have been finalised.

    du plessis and de Kock
    du plessis and de Kock

    “We are satisfied, as the national selection panel, with the decision that we have made to ensure continuity within the team. While we work towards making the best decision for its future without the pressure of time constraints,” said Mpitsang.

    “Quinton is happy to continue in the role for the next season and is comfortable with the balance of the workload and we back him fully as a captain.”

    Kagiso Rabada ruled out

    Cricket South Africa named a 15-man squad for the series against Sri Lanka. It includes four uncapped players in batsmen Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, and Kyle Verreynne and fast bowler Glenton Stuurman. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder returns after a lengthy injury lay-off.

    Leading fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius was not considered for the first Test in Centurion because they are recovering from injuries but Mpitsang said both players would continue to be assessed and could possibly be fit in time for the second Test in Johannesburg, starting on 3 January.

    Kagiso Rabada
    Kagiso Rabada

    De Kock has led South Africa in eight ODI and 11 T20 internationals. He has no experience of captaincy at the first-class level.

    It had speculated that batsmen Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram were regarded as long-term captaincy prospects but that both needed to cement their places in the team.

    The South African squad will assemble on 19 December.

    South African squad

    Quinton de Kock (capt), Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis, Beuran Hendricks, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen, Sarel Erwee, Anrich Nortje, Glenton Stuurman, Wiaan Mulder, Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne.

    Also read: Cricket South Africa Announced the Schedule for Pakistan Tour

    BCCI Announced the Schedule for England Tour of India 2020

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    India vs England

    BCCI and ECB on Thursday announced the schedule for India vs England 2020 series to play 4 Test, 5 T20I, and 3 ODI matches during Feb-March 2020.

    England tour of India 2020

    The renovated Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad will host two Tests and five T20 internationals during England’s tour of India early next year, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday. One of the Tests will be a day-night affair, starting February 24.

    new Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium known as Motera Stadium
    Motera Stadium Ahmedabad

    “Two Tests and five T20 internationals between India and England will be played in Ahmedabad. The third and fourth Tests will be played in Ahmedabad. The third Test will be a pink-ball, day-night Test, while the fourth Test will be a day game. The day-night Test will be played from February 24,” Shah told reporters at the inauguration of the Gujarat Cricket Association’s indoor cricket academy in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

    “The much-awaited marquee series will kickstart with a 4-match Test series for Anthony de Mello Trophy, the first of which will be played in Chennai from the 5th of February. Chennai will also host the second Test while the newly built Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the remaining two Test matches,” it said.

    “The last leg of the tour will feature ODIs and all three matches will be held in Pune. The BCCI has restricted the tour to just three venues keeping in mind the current pandemic situation prevailing in the country,” it added.

    India vs England Schedule 2020

    Test Schedule

    S.No. Date Match Venue
    1 5th _ 9th Feb 1st Test Chennai
    2 13th – 17th Feb 2nd Test Chennai
    3 24th – 28th Feb 3rd Test (D/N) Ahmedabad
    4 4th — 8th March 4th Test Ahmedabad

     

    T20I Schedule

    S.No. Date Match Venue
    1 12th March 1st T20I Ahmedabad
    2 14th March 2nd T20I Ahmedabad
    3 16th March 3rd T20I Ahmedabad
    4 18th March 4th T20I Ahmedabad
    5 20th March 5th T20I Ahmedabad

     

    ODI Schedule

    S.No. Date Match Venue
    1 23rd March 1st ODI Pune
    2 26th March 2nd ODI Pune
    3 28th March 3rd ODI Pune

     

    Motera stadium

    The new Motera stadium is said to be the world’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 110,000, built at a cost of Rs 700 crore. It was set for a gala opening through an exhibition match between Asia XI and World XI in March this year, but the pandemic forced a cancellation.

    Cricket Ireland Announced the Squad for ODI Series vs UAE, Afghanistan

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    Ireland

    Ireland have named a 16-man squad for their upcoming tour where they play back-to-back ODI series against Afghanistan and hosts UAE.

    Ireland Squad for Afghanistan, UAE ODI Tour

    These matches will be part of the ODI Super League and hence will be crucial for the scheme of things in the lead up to the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in India.

    They already have 10 points to their name after they beat England in the third and final match of the three-match ODI series held in August. The matches against Afghanistan will be part of the World Cup Super League.

    Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, David Delany, Gareth Delany, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, Kevin O’Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

     

    Gary Wilson ruled out of the squad 

    Gary Wilson will too not join the squad for this tour in order to be at home for the birth of his second child, with Neil Rock coming in as wicket-keeping cover.

    “Ordinarily, Wilson would likely have been able to re-join the squad after the birth. However, this is not possible under the COVID-19 protocols in place for the series without an extended period of self-isolation so it was agreed that this would rule him out on this occasion,” Cricket Ireland said in a statement.

    Gary Wilson
    Gary Wilson

    This tour will also be the first since Stuart Barnes, the new assistant head coach and National bowling lead, joined the support staff.

    The Ireland cricket team may have played just 12 international matches in 2020, however, head coach Graham Ford believes the squad can be pleased with the progress they have made despite the disrupted year.

    “It goes without saying that 2020 has been a difficult year, but the lads have acquitted themselves well and can be proud of what they have managed to achieve,” Ford said in an official statement.

    “We’ve beaten the T20 World Champions, the West Indies, in a T20I in the Caribbean, beaten Afghanistan for the first time in a T20I in the subcontinent, and beaten the current World Cup champions England in their own backyard – those wins have helped build self-belief within the players and have demonstrated the progress we are making as a squad,” he added.

    Additionally, several players and support staff who are not on the tour will remain at home under COVID-19 safe conditions in case a substitute needs to be flown out to Abu Dhabi during the month.

     

    BBL 2020: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights | HH Won by 16 Runs

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    BBL10 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights

    BBL 2020 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights: The much-awaited BBL10 has kick-started with its opening match between HH and SS. Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers lock their horns to play the opening match of the BBL10.

    Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers

    Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

    Toss Details: Sydney Sixers won the toss and opt to bowl

    Playing XI

    Sydney Sixers

    Josh Philippe(w), Jack Edwards, James Vince, Daniel Hughes(c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve OKeefe, Ben Manenti, Gurinder Sandhu.

    Hobart Hurricanes

    D Arcy Short, Will Jacks, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb(w/c), Macalister Wright, Tim David, James Faulkner, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith.

    BBL10 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights

    Hobart Hurricanes Batting

    Will Jacks and D Arcy Short are at the crease opens the strike. Ben Manentiopens the attack against Hobart Hurricanes. Ben Manenti in the second ball of the first over dismissed Will Jacks and registered the first wicket of the BBL10 season.

    In the followed over Dwarshuis dismissed D Arcy Short and loads pressure over Hobart Hurricanes. Peter Handscomb and Colin Ingram join hands and in pressure to make a much-needed partnership after losing a couple of wickets earlier.

    The duo builds the much-needed partnership and drags Hurricanes to score 28 runs for 2 wicket loss at the end of the first 5 overs.

    Sydney Sixers is in need to break this dangerous combo and seeks for its all possible way. Steve OKeefe finally dismissed skipped Handscomb for 24 runs and breaks the partnership.

    On the other hand, Colin Ingram stands with his peak form and bags the possible runs for the team. At the end of the 10th over Hobart Hurricanes scored 72 runs for 3 wicket loss.

    Ingram makes use of the 15 th over bowled by Steve OKeefe and scored 19 runs off the over and pushed teams total to 115 runs for 4 wicket loss.

    The long fight of the Ingram comes to an end after scoring 55 runs off 42 deliveries. With off-cutter along with a bit of width, Christian dismissed Ingram. Tim David continued the lead and scored lead Hurricanes. Tim scored 22 runs off the 19th over and dismissed while scoring 58 runs while two deliveries left of the innings.

    Hobart Hurricanes scored 178 runs for 8 wicket loss at the end of the 20 over.

    Sydney Sixers Batting

    Philippe and Jack Edwards get in to strike to lead the target of 178 runs. Faulkner opens the attack against Sydney Sixers. Faulkner with a fiery inswinger dismissed Philippe for 1 run.

    James Vince gets in to join hands with Edwards. Though Strikers loses their first wicket in the first over they managed to score 42 runs for 1 wicket loss at the end of the first 5 over. Hobart Hurricanes are in need to break the partnership to place them ahead in the victory race.

    At the end of the 10th over Sixers scored 85 runs for 1 wicket loss. Faulkner finally in the 13th over dismissed James Vince after scoring 67 runs. In the following over Riley Meredith dismissed Jack Edwards while scoring 47 runs.

    Sydney Sixers bowlers dismissed the well-settled batsmen of the Hurricanes. After the two major wickets, Hurricanes struggle to score runs. Hurricanes lose wickets in a frequent interval and scored 162 runs for 6 wicket loss at the end of the 20th over.

    Hurricanes seal the BBL opener easily in the end by beating Sixers by 16 runs.

    Watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Highlights

    Player of the Match

    Tim David | (58 off 33)

    It wasn’t an ideal start, but the openers are good players but that happens sometimes. We batted well enough in the end, and our bowling did extremely well to get us through. A lot of new guys in our group who have really bonded well together and have contributed together as a team tonight.

    Tim David
    Tim David

    Also read: BBL 2020-21 Points Table – Big Bash League Team Standings

     

     

     

    Parthiv Patel Picks India’s Wicket-keeper for Australia Tests

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    Parthiv Patel

    Indian former cricketer Parthiv Patel picks Saha as the best wicket keeper for Australia vs India Test series. Since Dhoni’s retirement from international cricket, the race for his replacement gets intended.

    KL Rahul satisfied the need and locks his position in limited over format as wicket keeper batsman. When it comes to test matches Saha and Pant are the names widely spoken for MSD’s replacement.

    Parthiv Patel picks Saha as the best wicket-keeper batsman

    Parthiv Patel, who announced his retirement on Wednesday, picked India’s first-choice wicket-keeper for the upcoming Test series against Australia.

    Wriddhiman Saha
    Wriddhiman Saha

    Patel put his weight firmly behind Saha and termed him the best keeper of India.

    “I still believe in Test matches, your best keeper should play like Wriddhiman Saha for India. Yes, the skills change as per formats but I believe now, you have to be equally good keeper and batsman to play for India,” Parthiv said.

    Saha scored an unbeaten 54 in the first warm-up game against Australia A. His gritty knock helped India A salvage a draw from a tricky situation in the three-day affair.

    If the first warm-up is anything to go by then it does like Saha will get the nod ahead of Pant, who did not feature in that practice game.

    However, things could change quickly if India decides to field Pant in the second practice pink-ball practice game ahead of their first day-night Test on foreign soil in Adelaide.

    Warner ruled out of 1st Test match

    David Warner
    David Warner

    Australia’s aggressive opening batsman David Warner has ruled out of 1st Test against India. Owing to his groin injury happened in the second ODI match Warner has restricted to play in the first Test match.

    In India’s tour of Australia, the hosts lift the trophy for ODI series by beating India in 2-1 format. India with T Natarajan and Hardik’s best performance lifts the trophy for T20I series by beating Australia in 2-1 format.

    Both the team lock their horns to play 4 match test series from December 17, 2020. Indian skipper Virat Kohli has granted paternity leave after the completion 1st Test match.

    Sachin Backs Rohit Sharma Ahead of the Test Series Against Australia

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    Sachin Backs Rohit Sharma

    Indian former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar claims Rohit Sharma should play the test series in Australia if he proves his fitness. Rohit is currently undergoing his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

    India will take on Australia in a four-match Test series starting December 17 in Adelaide.

    Sachin backs Rohit Sharma 

    Sachin Tendulkar backs Rohit Sahrama to play Australia test series ahead of a hamstring injury.

    Rohit Sharma hamstring Injury during New Zealand tour
    Rohit Sharma hamstring Injury during New Zealand tour

    “If he meets all the parameters; if he is fit then he should be there,” Tendulkar told news agency AFP. “Rohit is a special player and an experienced player. When a senior cricketer comes back in the team, it does have an impact.”

    Rohit is expected to undergo a fitness test on Friday

    Virat Kohli returns to India post the 1st Test

    With India captain, Virat Kohli set to return home after the first Test to be with his pregnant wife, Rohit’s availability for the series gains more significance. Tendulkar admits that India will miss the absence of Kohli.

    Virat Kohli
    Virat Kohli

    “When you lose an experienced player like this there is without any doubt a void,” Tendulkar said. “Some youngster is going to get a chance to play in his spot and that’s an opportunity for someone else.”

    However, he refused to wade into the debate that Kohli should be unburdened with captaincy, at least in one format.

    “Let’s understand, this is not about individuals. It is about our team and the best part about Indian cricket right now is there is bench strength,” the 47-year-old said.

    It was under Kohli that India returned home from their previous Australia tour with a historic 2-1 win in the Test series. However, the hosts will present a much stronger challenge compared to the 2018-19 tour when they were without Steve Smith and David Warner.

    Sachin Praises Australia current squad

    Tendulkar concurs that the current Australia squad is far better. “This is a far better squad compared to the earlier one. When a couple of your senior members are not there, suddenly that void is felt and that is what Australia felt,” he said.

    What has worked for India in recent years is a world-class fast bowling attack comprising the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav.

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    Bharat arun with Ishant Sharma Shami and Bumrah

    When asked if the current attack is the best in India’s Test history, Tendulkar replied, “Every era should be kept separate, I don’t like comparing.

    He though added, “But I can say that it is a complete bowling attack. So it doesn’t matter what kind of surface you are playing on, you have got all sides covered. You have got bowlers who can swing the ball. When it comes to variations and awkwardness, that is also there. Someone hitting the deck hard is also there. We have got a wrist spinner, we have got finger spinners.”

    Raina Confirms to Captain Uttar Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

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    Suresh Raina

    Former India batsman Suresh Raina has confirmed that he will be making a return to competitive cricket in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 with Uttar Pradesh. Raina announced his retirement from international cricket earlier in 2020.

    Raina returns to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021

    The left-handed batsman had missed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to personal reasons but he confirmed to Dainik Jagran that he will be taking part in the domestic T20 tournament as he wants to win another title with the state of UP.

    He further added that his focus would then shift to the 2021 edition of the IPL, which will be held in the early parts of next year.

    Interestingly, Raina didn’t mention which side he would be playing for. The batsman has been a core part of the Chennai Super Kings since the inception of the league – save for a two-year period when he turned out for the now-defunct Gujarat Lions.

    However, with a mega auction looming next year as well as the potential addition of at least one if not two new franchises to the tournament, it remains to be seen where one of the tournament’s most consistent performers turns up.

    Raina, who was a part of the 2011 World Cup-winning side, has scored 5,615 runs in 226 ODIs and 1,605 runs in 78 T20Is. He has also played 19 Tests in which he has made 768 runs.

    15 years of Raina in International cricket

    Interestingly, Raina had celebrated completing 15 years in international cricket just days before announcing his retirement. “Thank you so much guys, really overwhelmed with your love & support. These 15 years have been the greatest moments, and you guys as my family members keep me motivated. Love & Peace,” he had said on Twitter.

    The other notable aspect of Raina’s retirement was that the announcement came on the same day that former India skipper and CSK captain MS Dhoni confirmed his own retirement.

    Raina took to Instagram to congratulate Dhoni and said that he too will no longer be available for international selection.

    “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you, India. Jai Hind,” he said along with a picture of him, Dhoni, and other Chennai Super Kings players.

    A day later he confirmed the news again with a statement thanking everyone who helped him in his career.

    “With a lot of mixed feelings I’m able to make this announcement of my retirement. From a very young age, I as a small boy had literally lived Cricket on every street, gali and nukkad of my small town before making it to the Indian team,” he said.

    Virat Kohli Updates on Hardik Pandya’s Role in Test Match vs Australia

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    Hardik Pandya

    India captain Virat Kohli has said that Hardik Pandya needs to be bowling at full tilt if he has to be considered for the Test match against Australia. Playing purely as a batsman, Pandya was in devastating form in the white-ball leg of the series in Australia and was adjudged Player of the Series in T20Is.

    But apart from a four-over spell in the second ODI in Sydney, Pandya — who is inching towards full fitness following back surgery last year — has not bowled all season.

    Hardik Pandya back Surgery
    Hardik Pandya back Surgery

    Considering his workload and the unforgiving international schedule ahead, Kohli is making sure that Pandya is not rushed to the bowling crease.

    Virat Kohli on Hardik Pandya’s bowling in test vs Australia

    “Test cricket is a very different challenge altogether and we need him to bowl. We’ve spoken to him about it. That’s when he becomes that one guy who brings a lot of balance.

    If you’ve seen our cricket overseas as well, in South Africa and England, we were able to compete for longer periods through Test matches because of the fact that he brought a lot of balance in terms of his bowling.

    We’ve communicated that to him,” Kohli said at a press conference after India’s 12-run loss to Australia in the third T20I.

    Australia David Warner ruled out of 1st Test 

    David Warner
    David Warner

    Australia opener David Warner will miss the opening pink-ball Test against India beginning in Adelaide on December 17 due to a groin injury, which he had suffered in the second ODI in Sydney.

    The injury had ruled the 34-year-old from the final ODI and the three-match T20I series as well. The team management is closely monitoring his status and it is hoped that he will return for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26.

    “I feel I have made great progress in a short amount of time and it’s best for me to stay here in Sydney to continue working on getting back to full fitness,” Warner told cricket.com.au.

    “The injury feels a lot better, but I need to be able to satisfy in my own mind and to my team-mates that it is 100 percent ready for Test match conditions,” he added.

    Will Pucovski Test Debut is in doubt

    Will Pucovski
    Will Pucovski

    Warner’s unavailability will be a huge blow to the home team, and the news comes on the heels of young Test hopeful Will Pucovski getting hit on the helmet and displaying symptoms of a concussion during the three-day tour match between Australia A and India A. The knock on the head has put his Test debut in doubt.

    In such a scenario, Queensland opener Joe Burns, who has endured a torrid time this summer averaging an abysmal 8.71 in long-form cricket, is poised to be penciled in as one of the openers for Adelaide, along with Victorian Marcus Harris.

    Cameron Green dragged in

    Western Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been included in the 12-man Australia A squad that will take on a full-strength Indian team in a pink-ball warm-up game that kicks off on Friday, giving him another opportunity to stake his claim for a Test debut in Adelaide.

    The 21-year-old has been in great form this summer, and hit a century — 114 not out —- against India A in the three-day game earlier this week, intensifying the hype around him. Green is certain to play in the warm-up game, along with Burns, Sean Abbott, and Mitchell Swepson, who have also been included in the side led by Alex Carey.

    Cricket South Africa Announced the Schedule for Pakistan Tour

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    Cricket South Africa announced the schedule for Pakistan tour

    Cricket South Africa announced the schedule for the Pakistan tour of South Africa to play 2 Test matches and 3 T20I matches in January 2021. The Proteas will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 2007.

    They will go into a period of quarantine before commencing with training and inter-squad practice matches. South Africa will become the fourth country to tour Pakistan in the last 15 months after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.

    The last time the two teams met in Pakistan was in 2007 when South Africa beat the hosts 1-0 in a two-match Test series.

    South Africa vs Pakistan Schedule

    Test Schedule

    Date Match Venue
    26-30 January 1st Test Karachi
    04-08 February 2nd Test Rawalpindi

    T20I Schedule

    Date Match Venue
    11 February 1st T20I Lahore
    13 February 2nd T20I Lahore
    14 February 3rd T20I Lahore

    CSA Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith 

    “It’s pleasing to see so many countries making a return to Pakistan – a proud, cricket-loving nation. Cricket South Africa is delighted to be counted among them. As someone who has toured the country on more than one occasion back in my playing days, I know how much passion the people of Pakistan have for the game as well as the love and support that the Proteas enjoy there as a team.

    “I would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the hospitality and transparency they showed our security contingent when they traveled over there a few weeks ago. The report on their findings and recommendations gives us confidence as an organization that all of our team’s security, playing, and accommodation needs will be met and that the wellbeing of the team will be the top priority. We look forward to embarking on this historical tour.”

    PCB Director – International, Zakir Khan 

    “South Africa confirming a tour to Pakistan and playing matches at the three major centers is fabulous news for Pakistan cricket and its fans. South Africa is one of the most popular sides in Pakistan even though they last played here in 2007, but the fans have been following their performances closely and now look forward to welcoming them.

    “Cricket South Africa and its players have a special bonding with Pakistan as a number of their star players visited Lahore with the ICC World XI in 2017 and have appeared in the HBL Pakistan Super League with Faf du Plessis being the latest addition after featuring in the playoffs in Karachi.

    “2021 promises to be a bumper and most exciting year for Pakistan cricket fans after a very long time. After South Africa, we are scheduled to host New Zealand, England and the West Indies, while our away series are against South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, Afghanistan, and the West Indies.

    Zakir Khan on Asia and Men’s T20 WC

    “If these high-profile and exciting series are topped up with the Asia Cup 2021 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan cricket fans can brace themselves for an exciting and action-packed year.

    “The home series against South Africa will complete the process for full resumption and restoration of international cricket in Pakistan, which started in 2015. However, the process got the real shot in the arm in the 2019-2020 season when Pakistan hosted Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Marylebone Cricket Club as well as the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020.

    “2020 has been a challenging year for the world sport, but the PCB has approached the season proactively and strategically while looking at the future. Consequently, we have been able to successfully deliver nearly 60 percent of matches in the 2020-21 season, including an international series against Zimbabwe, who returned home extremely happy and satisfied with the operational and logistical arrangements we had put in place.

    “As has been the case in the ongoing season, we will leave no stone unturned in the health and safety of South Africa and Pakistan sides so that players from both sides can play their best cricket in the Test and T20I series, and entertain the fans across the globe with their skills.”

    Also read: South Africa Government Suspends CSA Board, Takes Control of Cricket

     

    Former India Cricketer Kiran More Claims Indian Spinners Struggles Without Dhoni

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    Kiran More Dhoni

    Kiran More feels one of the main reasons behind Indian spinners’ ineffectiveness barring the first T20I vs Australia has been the absence of MS Dhoni behind the stumps. Former India wicketkeeper More said Dhoni’s constant guidance from behind the stumps helped the likes of Kuldeep, Chahal, and Jadeja a great deal.

    Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson, and Glenn Maxwell have outperformed Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar in the limited-overs leg of India’s tour of Australia.

    Kiran More on missing Dhoni in Australia tour

    ‘‘During Dhoni’s time, he was constantly giving advice to bowlers on what length or line to bowl – albeit mostly in Hindi. Now that Dhoni is not there behind the wickets, India’s spinners are struggling – you will see Kuldeep (Yadav) or (Ravindra) Jadeja are no longer the same bowlers,” More told former India batsman WV Raman in the latter’s podcast ‘Inside Out’.

    Dhoni
    Dhoni

    “He has done it for 10-12 years with aplomb as Virat Kohli could afford to stand in the deep, but now he has to either stand at short extra cover or mid-off to talk to the bowlers.’

    Dhoni announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in August this year. KL Rahul has been keeping wickets for India in the limited-overs series. More said a lot of teams are now appointing their keeper-batsmen as the captain after seeing the success of Dhoni.

    “It will be very difficult to find another Dhoni. If you see so many countries like Pakistan, England or South Africa trying with a wicketkeeper-batsman as captain, it’s because they have seen the benefit of having someone like him behind the stumps to read the game from the best position in the ground,” he said.

    David Warner Ruled Out of 1st Test Match Against India

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    David Warner
    David Warner

    Australia’s opening batsman David Warner ruled out of 1st Test match against India. Australia is set to play 4 test matches against India starting from December 17.

    David Warner Injured in 2nd ODI match

    In the second ODI match against India, David warner left the ongoing innings owing to a groin injury. Later CA confirms that he won’t participate in the remaining limited over format matches. Warner then expected to return to the first Test match of the series.

    David Warner ruled out of 1st Test vs India

    Cricket Australia released a statement saying Warner was now hoping to be fit for the blockbuster Boxing Day clash.

    David Warner
    David Warner

    “I feel I have made great progress in a short amount of time and it’s best for me to stay here in Sydney to continue working on getting back to full fitness. The injury feels a lot better, but I need to be able to satisfy in my own mind and to my team-mates that it is 100 percent ready for Test match conditions,” said Warner in an official release.

    “That includes running between the wickets and being agile in the field. Right now I feel I am short of being able to play at peak fitness and another 10 days will make a difference,” he added.

    Justin Langer on Warner’s fitness

    Australian men’s head coach Justin Langer said Warner’s supreme fitness levels gave the side great confidence he may be fully fit for the second Test, set to commence on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

    “If there is one guy you know will go well above and beyond that’s Dave. He has done an incredible job to get to where he is today. We hope to have a fully fit David Warner at his absolute best in Melbourne,” said Langer.

    Australia had defeated Virat Kohli India 2-1 in the three-match ODI series. While the visitors defeated the hosts 2-1 in the three-match T20I series

    Indian Cricketer Parthiv Patel Announced his Retirement

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    Parthiv Patel
    Parthiv Patel

    Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel took to Twitter to announce his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday(09-12-2020). Patel made his international debut at the age of 17 in an away Test series against England in 2002.

    The year 2020 came with all the ups and downs and some of the most shattering news in the cricket world. It also saw the retirement of some of the biggest names like MS Dhoni, followed by Suresh Raina.

    Parthiv Patel Announced retirement

     

    His Twitter posts read as “Today I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket, and as I bring down the curtains on this 18-year-old cricketing journey, I feel heavier with gratitude towards many. The BCCI showed a generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17-year-old boy to play for India. I have enormous gratitude towards them for being a guiding force and hand holding me, in the formative years of my young career,” Patel said in his long Twitter post.

    “I am full of gratitude to The Gujarat Cricket Association, my home, for solidly rallying around me throughout my journey, and the leadership role conferred upon me couldn’t have been more joyous and fulfilling than our team winning all formats of the game,” he added.

    Parthiv Patel’s career at a glance

    Patel played 25 Tests for India with 934 runs in his bag and 62 catches on his name. In the ODI format, he played 38 games to amass 736 runs and 30 catches. He played just two T20Is with India.

    Parthiv Patel
    Parthiv Patel

    His first-class career and stats speak volumes about his capacities in the game. He has 10,797 runs in 187 FC matches he played at an impressive average of 43.36.

    He led the Gujarat team in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy, and the team made it to the finals. In the finals, the team met Mumbai, and his outstanding performance, including 143 in the second innings led Gujarat to clinch the maiden Ranji title.

    This victory made Gujarat the first team and Patel the first skipper to have all the three major domestic titles under his belt. He also plied his trade for various IPL franchises starting from Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition.

    Parthiv led Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the 2011 season of IPL. He played 204 T20 matches for his state and various IPL franchises and scored 4,300 runs at a strike rate of 123.84, with the help of 23 half-centuries.

     

     

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