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    SCG Plans to House the First Woman Cricketer Statue

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    It’s raining announcement on the International Women’s Day for the women’s game as this time Cricket Australia chooses to challenge the norms. CA, on the occasion of the special day, has announced that the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will house the first statue of a woman cricketer in the country.

    Woman cricketer Statue at SCG

    According to CA, there are 73 statues and sculptures of cricketers around the country and there’s one thing common in all of them, all are of male cricket players, not a single one of them is a female cricket player. To address the gender imbalance in the public eye for women’s games, Cricket Australia has taken a huge step.

    Speaking on the same the CA interim CEO Nick Hockley said, “Just as this year’s International Women’s Day theme promotes ‘choose to challenge’, we are committed to challenging ourselves to continue to address gender inequality across our game. Precisely one year ago to the day, we were celebrating a ground-breaking moment when 86,174 fans packed out the MCG for the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

    “So many challenges have been presented since that day, and it is now more important than ever that we keep pushing for equality in cricket and keep building the momentum established before the pandemic.

    “This is a historic moment for the game with Venues NSW today committing to the first sculpture of a female cricketer at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and we can’t thank Kerrie and her team enough for their leadership.

    For the same, the CA has formed a new working committee to address the imbalance, not just limited to the statutes but all the areas of the women’s sport.

    Australian team’s vice-captain Rachael Haynes, journalist Angela Pippos, former Australian cricketer and Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar, and Bradman Museum executive director Rina Hore, along with CA Interim CEO Nick Hockley, are among the nine members who form a part of the ‘Recognition of Women in Cricket Working Group’.

    Also read: ICC Announces Expansion of Women’s Cricket World Cup 

    ICC Announces Expansion of Women’s Cricket World Cup 

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    The International Cricket Council(ICC), on Monday (March 8), announced the expansion of Women’s World Cup post the 2023 event, with more teams participating in both the 50-over and T20 World Cups from 2026 onwards.

    ICC Expands Women’s World Cup 

    The decision seeks to encourage more teams to compete on the global stage and provide member nations with an incentive to grow the game domestically.

    The World Cup will have 10 teams playing 48 matches from 2029 (up from eight teams, and 31 matches, till 2025), the T20 World Cup will be expanded to 12 teams playing a total of 33 matches from 2026 (up from 10 teams, and 23 matches, till 2024). The Women’s T20 Champions Cup is set to take place in 2027 and 2031, with six teams playing 16 matches.

    These tournaments are part of 20 global tournaments planned for both men’s and women’s cricket combined in the 2023-31 cycle. Bids for hosting the events will soon be open to the ICC’s member countries.

    According to ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney, the revised formats would also mean more teams will be able to compete in and gain vital exposure in the qualification tournaments – the Women’s Championship, World Cup Qualifier and the T20 Qualifier.

    “This decision to expand our women’s events … allows us to give more member countries greater opportunities to compete on a global stage,” Sawhney said. “This means that more teams will also get the opportunity to compete in the qualification pathways for the respective ICC events over the coming years. I am sure these initiatives will go a long way in helping us achieve our strategic goal of continuing to build strength and depth in the women’s game.

    “We have a clear focus and commitment to an ambitious long-term growth plan for the women’s game. We have been building momentum around the women’s game for the last four years investing in global broadcast coverage and marketing to drive fan engagement.”

    In 2000, the number of competing teams at the Women’s World Cup was fixed at eight, while the T20 World Cup expanded from eight to 10 teams in 2014.

    Also read: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Winners List Since 1973

    Former Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Backs Wriddhiman Saha

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    Wriddhiman Saha

    Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh still suggests Wriddhiman Saha as India’s second-best choice wicketkeeper after Rishabh Pant.

    Harbhajan said that Saha is a ‘safe keeper and has very good hands’ and also added that Saha has been with the team for a long time.

    Harbhajan Singh Backs Wriddhiman Saha

    “It is a difficult choice but if I have to choose, I will stick with Wriddhiman Saha. He has been with the team for a long time. He is a very safe keeper and has very good hands. Rishabh Pant has grown in stature, not only as a batsman but as a keeper as well and will keep improving as he keeps on playing.”

    “I feel for some time Wriddhiman Saha will have to be kept along with the team. I agree he is 35 years old but the sort of fitness he has, I feel he is still better than most of the youngsters. It is good that we have quite a few options – we have KL Rahul and the bold Ishan Kishan,” Harbhajan said on the Star Sports network.

    Harbhajan Praises Pant

    When pointed out that with Pant in the playing XI, Team India has often been able to play five bowlers, but with Saha playing that’s not been the case, the off-spinner added that in such a scenario, Ishan Kishan can also be trained for the Team India role.

    Rishabh Pant
    Rishabh Pant

    “If you watch closely, Rishabh Pant provides the balance to the team which allows you to play five bowlers because he is a proper batsman. But when you look towards Wriddhi, the captain is not that confident of playing five bowlers.

    “If the thinking is like that, then I feel Ishan Kishan can be a very good choice because he is a strong batsman and a match-winner. He is also a similar kind of player who plays shots and keeps well also,” Harbhajan added.

    Sunil Gavaskar Breaks Silence on Dropping Kapil Dev in 1984 Kolkata Test

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    Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar

    Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who has completed 50 years in cricket, has cleared the air on the heavily controversial topic of dropping Kapil Dev for the 1984 Kolkata Test against England.

    A controversial moment happens in 1984 when the 1983-World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev was dropped from the team for the Kolkata Test against England.

    Sunil Gavaskar on Dropping Kapil Dev

    Under Gavaskar’s leadership, India went on to win the game by 8 wickets. Back then, it was reported that Kapil was dropped by Gavaskar due to his poor performances.

    On being asked about the same in a recent interaction, Gavaskar said that it was ‘a myth that has been spread’ for a long time.

    “As far as Kapil Dev is concerned, this has been something a myth that has been spread for a long, long time. I did not propose dropping Kapil Dev. I was part of the selection committee as the Indian captain and as the Indian captain, I can join the selection committee I do not have a voting right. I’m just co-opted to the selection committee. The proposed action to drop Kapil there was proposed by somebody else, another selector,” Gavaskar told Sports Today.

    Kapil Dev
    Kapil Dev

    “So, I have to only say one thing that I might be a lot of things I might be whatever, but I’m not stupid to drop my only match-winner. To propose dropping my only match-winner? How could I have even…. How can anybody even think that! Am I that stupid to think in terms of dropping my match-winner?” he questioned.

    Gavaskar said that a lot has been spoken about his relationship with Kapil Dev but the two share a mutual respect for each other.

    “Yes, there was there were all kinds of canards being spread around that time about the relationship between Kapil and myself. We are we have always had a relationship of mutual respect. It still is one of mutual respect.

    His circle of friends was different. He was 10 years younger than me his circle of friends even now is different. But that doesn’t mean that you know, we don’t like each other or whatever it is, it was just spread and sadly it has remained much in the same case that there is talk about two of our stalwarts in the current Indian team as well as that they don’t get along,” Gavaskar said.

    “We don’t know the story, but it is something because cricket is such a popular game in India, people like to spread stories like this. So, the thing about Kapil’s dropping is yes being part of the selection committee, collective responsibility. Yes, that way I am also to be blamed but I did not propose dropping a couple of days for the next Test,” he signed off.

    Gavaskar was the first batsman to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket, had lead India across format from 1976 to 1985.

    Also read: Kapil Dev Praises Virat Kohli and Shared Interesting Incidents from his Life

    Sachin Tendulkar Suggest Dhoni as Next Skipper, Says Sharad Pawar

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    Former BCCI president Sharad Pawar revealed the exact scenario when Sachin Tendulkar names MS Dhoni to be the next Indian skipper.

    Sachin Tendulkar suggests MS Dhoni to be the next leader

    Sharad Pawar, while addressing a public meeting on Sunday, revealed that Tendulkar had suggested MS Dhoni’s name for India limited-overs captaincy in 2007 when Rahul Dravid wanted to give up the role.

    “I remember India had gone to England in 2007. At that time, Rahul Dravid was the captain. I was there in England then and Dravid came to meet me. He told me how he no longer wanted to lead India. He told me how the captaincy was affecting his batting. Later He told me that he should be relieved from the captaincy. I then asked Sachin Tendulkar to lead the side, but he refused the role,” Pawar said.

    “I told Sachin that if both of you and Dravid do not want to lead the side, how will we go about things? Then Sachin told me that we have one more player in the country who could lead the side and his name is none other than MS Dhoni. After that, we gave the leadership to Dhoni,” he added.

    Dhoni as Indian skipper

    In 2007, under Rahul Dravid’s leadership, India was knocked out of the 50-over World Cup in the group stages and the side was subjected to severe criticism. In the same year, Dhoni was named as skipper for the T20 World Cup and later on, he went on to lead the country in both ODIs and Tests.

    Dhoni became India’s Test captain in 2008 and led India to the No. 1 spot on ICC Test Rankings.

    Under Dhoni, India won the 2011 World Cup at home, the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. With India winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 in England, Dhoni became the first and is still the only captain to date to have won all three ICC Trophies.

    In December 2014, he announced his retirement from Tests and gave a chance to the likes of Wriddhiman Saha. The former India skipper gave up the limited-overs captaincy in 2017 and continued playing under Virat Kohli until 2019. Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020.

    Dhoni represented as captain in 200 ODIs out of the 350 he played while he led India in 60 Tests and 72 T20Is. MSD has 195 international stumpings, the most by any wicket-keeper. Dhoni played 350 ODIs with his highest score being 183 against Sri Lanka.

    Shahid Afridi’s Daughter to be Engaged to Shaheen Shah Afridi

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    Shaheen Shah Afridi set to tie the knot with Shahid Afridi's Daughter
    Shaheen Shah Afridi set to tie the knot with Shahid Afridi's Daughter

    Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Sunday confirmed that his daughter is getting engaged to current national team pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.

    Shaheen Shah Afridi set to tie the knot with Shahid Afridi’s Daughter

    Afridi said that Shaheen’s family had made a formal approach asking for his daughter’s hand in marriage.

    “Shaheen’s family approached my family for my daughter. Both families are in touch, matches are made in heaven if Allah wills this match will be made too. My prayers are with Shaheen for his continued success on and off the field,” tweeted Afridi.

     

    “Both families have reached a decision and my daughter is going to be engaged to Shaheen,” Afridi said according to PTI.

    He added that a formal engagement will be announced soon. Shaheen’s father Ayaz Khan also confirmed that he had sent the proposal to Afridi’s family for his son and it has been accepted.

    “We are very happy and both families have been in discussions for the last few months and hopefully now dates will be finalised soon,” he said.

    In his 22 T20Is Shaheen Afridi has picked up 24 wickets, while he has also claimed 45 wickets in the 21 ODIs. He has also played 15 Test for Pakistan and has 48 wickets under his belt.

    Shaheen and Shahid Afridi both were last seen in action in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 which was postponed after several positive cases of coronavirus.

    Shaheen was in excellent form for his side Lahore Qalandars and had picked up nine wickets in just four matches. Shahid Afridi, on the other hand, had a terrible outing in the four matches for Multan Sultans as he failed to even open his account in three successive games.

    Also read: Pakistan Fans Blame India & Australia As PSL Umpire Refused To Cap

    IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant Smashed a Sensational Century

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    Rishabh Pant

    Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant bags his 3rd Test Century and his first-ever test century in India during the final test of India vs England.

    Rishabh Pant hits a Century in 4th Test vs England

    Pant walked in to bat when India was in a spot of bother at 80 for 4 in reply to England’s first-innings 205 with Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane all back in the pavilion.

    An outrageous reverse-sweep-off Anderson brought up the 100-run partnership between Pant and Sundar and moved Pant into the nineties. It didn’t take him long to go past 100.

    Pant couldn’t carry on for long after getting to his hundred as he hit an Anderson delivery straight to Root at short mid-wicket to be dismissed for 101 off 118 balls.

    India vs England 4th Test Overview

    Winning the toss England choose to bat first and scored 205 runs in their first innings. Ben Stokes scored the highest of 55 runs on behalf of England. Team India started their 1st innings in such an unwanted way. India loses their opener, Shubman Gill, in the very first over. Soon Pujara walks to the pavilion after scoring 17 runs.

    The dreams were shattered when skipper Virat Kohli went run less. soon Rohit Sharma too walks to Pavillion while scoring 49 runs. India lands in serious trouble as they lose their first 6 wickets while scoring 146 runs. Then comes the savior Rishabh Pant and scored a much-needed century and drags the score to 259 for his wicket.

    Twitter Users React to Rishabh Pant’s Century

    Former Indian domestic legend Wasim Jaffer posts a pic where a pant(wearable) can seen in fire. He indicates this to mention Rishabh Pant on fire mode in the final test of India vs England.

    One of the Twitter users praises Rishabh Pant for his surprise shot in his 89 runs which seems to be a bold move against an aggressive bowler like Jimmy Anderson.

    Sachin Tendulkar Practises for the Road Safety World Series 2021, Watch

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    Sachin Tendulkar practises in the nets for Road Safety World Series

    Sachin Tendulkar posted a short video of him practicing with the teammates for the upcoming Road Safety World Series 2021.

    Sachin Tendulkar Practising for Road Safety World Series 2021

    Tendulkar posted the video on his Twitter handle and captioned it, “Stepping on the field for India always gives me goosebumps. Looking forward to playing for our country, and spreading awareness about road safety through the #RoadSafetyWorldSeries.”

    Pathan Brothers poses with India Legends Jersey

    Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan posed in their India Legends jersey ahead of the Road Safety World Series that begins tomorrow. Irfan, the younger brother to Yusuf, posted on social media two pictures where the brothers are captured flaunting their new jerseys. “Post retirement pic,” wrote Irfan in the caption.

    Both cricketers are members of India Legends, who will be led by Sachin Tendulkar in the upcoming tournament that will feature teams comprising retired cricketers from England, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.

    The first edition of the Road Safety World Series has begun last year but owing to the widespread of COVID19 the series has been postponed indefinitely. The cricket committee relaunched the updated schedule for the Road Safety Cricket series which is scheduled to begin from March 5, 2021.

    The fifth match(as of the continuation of the Inaugural edition) is set to play between the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends and Mohammad Rafique-led Bangladesh Legends. The finals of the series is scheduled to play on March 21.

    Road Safety World Series 2021 Squads 

    India Legends

    Sachin Tendulkar (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Pragyan Ojha, Noel David, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, Manpreet Gony

    Sri Lanka Legends

    Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Upul Tharanga, Chamara Silva, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Russel Arnold, Ajantha Mendis, Farveez Maharoof, Sanath Jayasuriya, Manjula Prasad, Malinda Warnapura, Dammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Chamara Kapugedra, Dulanjana Wijesinghe

    South Africa Legends

    Jonty Rhodes (Captain), Morne Van Wyk, Alviro Petersen, Nicky Boje, Andrew Puttick, Thandi Tshabalala, Loots Bosman, Llyod Norris Jones, Zander de Bruyn, Monde Zondeki, Garnett Kruger, Roger Telemachus, Makhaya Ntini, Justin Kemp

    Bangladesh Legends

    Mohammad Rafique (Captain), Khaled Mahmud, Mohammed Sharif, Mushfiqur Rahman, A N M Mamun Ur Rashed, Nafees Iqbal, Abdur Razzak, Khaled Mashud, Hannan Sarker, Javed Omar, Rajin Saleh, Mehrab Hossain, Aftab Ahmed, Alamgir Kabir

    West Indies Legends

    Brian Lara (Captain), Dinanath Ramnarine, Adam Sanford, Carl Hooper, Dwayne Smith, Ryan Austin, William Perkins, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Pedro Collins, Ridley Jacobs, Narsingh Deonarine, Tino Best, Sulieman Benn

    England Legends

    Kevin Pietersen (Captain), Owais Shah, Philip Mustard, Monty Panesar, Nick Compton, Kabir Ali, Usman Afzaal, Matthew Hoggard, James Tindall, Chris Tremlett, Sajid Mahmood, James Tredwell, Chris Schoefield, Johnathan Trott, Ryan Sidebottom

    Also read: Road Safety World Series 2021: Full Schedule and Squad(Updated)

    Where to watch Road Safety World Series 2021

    Watch Unacademy Road Safety World Series starting 5th March at 7.00 pm LIVE on COLORS Cineplex, Colors Kannada Cinema, Rishtey Cineplex.

    Will Road Safety World Series 2021 be streamed online?

    It will also be streamed live on VOOT and Jio.

    Road Safety World Series 2021: Full Schedule and Squad(Updated)

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    Road Safety World Series

    The cricket legends are back to play the game as the Road Safety World Series 2021 Schedule and squad were announced.

    The first edition of the Road Safety World Series is now ready to restart with the fifth match of this tournament between India Legends and the newly-introduced Bangladesh Legends. The match is scheduled to play at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium (Raipur) on Friday (5th March) night.

    The first edition of the series which begins last year was called off after just four matches as the coronavirus pandemic canceled sporting events around the world.

    Road Safety World Series 2021 Schedule and Squad

    Matches Date Time Day
    India legends vs Bangladesh legends 5-Mar 7:00 PM Friday
    Sri Lanka legends vs West Indies legends 6-Mar 7:00 PM Saturday
    England legends vs Bangladesh legends 7-Mar 7:00 PM Sunday
    South Africa legends vs Sri Lanka legends 8-Mar 7:00 PM Monday
    India legends vs England legends 9-Mar 7:00 PM Tuesday
    Bangladesh legends vs Sri Lanka legends 10-Mar 7:00 PM Wednesday
    England legends vs South Africa legends 11-Mar 7:00 PM Thursday
    Bangladesh legends vs West Indies legends 12-Mar 7:00 PM Friday
    India legends vs South Africa legends 13-Mar 7:00 PM Saturday
    Sri Lanka legends vs England legends 14-Mar 7:00 PM Sunday
    South Africa legends vs Bangladesh legends 15-Mar 7:00 PM Monday
    England legends vs West Indies legends 16-Mar 7:00 PM Tuesday
    Semi-final 1 17-Mar 7:00 PM Wednesday
    Semi-final 2 19-Mar 7:00 PM Friday
    Finals 21-Mar 7:00 PM Sunday

    Where to watch Road Safety World Series 2021

    Watch Unacademy Road Safety World Series starting 5th March at 7.00 pm LIVE on COLORS Cineplex, Colors Kannada Cinema, Rishtey Cineplex.

    Will Road Safety World Series 2021 be streamed online?

    It will also be streamed live on VOOT and Jio.

    Road Safety World Series 2021 Squads 

    India Legends

    Sachin Tendulkar (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Pragyan Ojha, Noel David, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, Manpreet Gony

    Sri Lanka Legends

    Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Upul Tharanga, Chamara Silva, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Russel Arnold, Ajantha Mendis, Farveez Maharoof, Sanath Jayasuriya, Manjula Prasad, Malinda Warnapura, Dammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Chamara Kapugedra, Dulanjana Wijesinghe

    South Africa Legends

    Jonty Rhodes (Captain), Morne Van Wyk, Alviro Petersen, Nicky Boje, Andrew Puttick, Thandi Tshabalala, Loots Bosman, Llyod Norris Jones, Zander de Bruyn, Monde Zondeki, Garnett Kruger, Roger Telemachus, Makhaya Ntini, Justin Kemp

    Bangladesh Legends

    Mohammad Rafique (Captain), Khaled Mahmud, Mohammed Sharif, Mushfiqur Rahman, A N M Mamun Ur Rashed, Nafees Iqbal, Abdur Razzak, Khaled Mashud, Hannan Sarker, Javed Omar, Rajin Saleh, Mehrab Hossain, Aftab Ahmed, Alamgir Kabir

    West Indies Legends

    Brian Lara (Captain), Dinanath Ramnarine, Adam Sanford, Carl Hooper, Dwayne Smith, Ryan Austin, William Perkins, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Pedro Collins, Ridley Jacobs, Narsingh Deonarine, Tino Best, Sulieman Benn

    England Legends

    Kevin Pietersen (Captain), Owais Shah, Philip Mustard, Monty Panesar, Nick Compton, Kabir Ali, Usman Afzaal, Matthew Hoggard, James Tindall, Chris Tremlett, Sajid Mahmood, James Tredwell, Chris Schoefield, Johnathan Trott, Ryan Sidebottom

    IPL 2021: CSK Training Camp is Set to Begin on March 9

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    Chennai Super Kings(CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has landed at Chennai to take part in the team’s training camp which is likely to begin on March 9.

    CSK Training Camp for IPL 2021

    CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that team’s first training camp of the season is likely to get underway from March 9, adding the players who are available would take part in it.

    “Yeah…the camp is likely to start from March 9. Whoever is available would take part in the training sessions,” he told PTI. “The players will undergo five-day quarantine before they start training. Also, they will have to return three negative tests…,” he added.

    The Indian players in the CSK will be a part of the camp, he said, adding they would be arriving in batches. Even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm the schedule and venue details for IPL 2021 in the wake of the pandemic, CSK, it seems, wants to get into the groove.

    Dhoni reaches Chennai

    The former India captain arrived here late on Wednesday and will serve a five-day quarantine.

    CSK tweeted a picture of Dhoni at the airport and wrote: “Thalai-Vaa! Smile with the Mass(k) on! Super Night! #DenComing #WhistlePodu #Yellove.”

    Chennai Super Kings Squad for IPL 2021

    Retained players

    MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, KM Asif, Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, N Jagadeesan, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Josh Hazlewood, R Sai Kishore.

    Players bought at Auction

    Moeen Ali (Rs 7 crore), K Gowtham (Rs 9.25 crore), Cheteshwar Pujara (Rs 50 lakh), Harishankar Reddy (Rs 20 lakh), Bhagath Varma (Rs 20 lakh), Hari Nishanth (Rs 20 lakh).

    IND vs ENG: Match Stops as Bails Struck in Rishabh Pant’s Glove

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    Virat Kohli searches for bails in Rishabh Pant's pad

    The ongoing 4th Test match between India and England has been stopped for a while as the bails went missed and later found in Rishabh Pant‘s glove.

    Bails struct in Rishabh Pant’s Glove

    The incident happened on Day 1 where bails went missing after the 43rd over. Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope were batting at 47 and 17 respectively. It was the shot played by Ollie Pope at the short-mid wicket position.

    Rahane picked up the ball and threw it to the wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant who was not able to collect it cleanly. Surprisingly, the bails stuck to Pant’s left gloves and started glowing. It seemed that it was not intentional from  Pant and then the third umpire intervened and told the on-field umpire that bails are stuck in the wicket-keeper’s gloves.

    India leads the four-match series 2-1 after their thumping win in the third Test that ended inside two days.

    India ended the first day of the fourth and final test against England as the happier of the two sides. And it was yet another excellent bowling performance that saw them bundle out the visitors for just 205 runs. England had won the toss and chose to bat first. But their plans went up in smoke as they kept losing wickets regularly.

    In reply, India got off to a horror start as Shubman Gill was trapped in front by James Anderson for a duck off his third ball. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara then played with great caution to take India to stumps unscathed.

    If India wins or draws the Test match, they will qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. A win for England will see Australia take on New Zealand in the WTC final at Lords.

    IPL: Shane Watson Explains the Difference in Playing Under Virat and Dhoni

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    Shane Watson

    Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson opens up the difference between playing in RCB and CSK during his IPL carrier. The prolific all-rounder started his IPL carrier in its inaugural(2008) year where he played for Rajasthan Royals. Notably, Rajasthan Royals won the 2008 IPL trophy

    Shane Watson continued to play for various franchises and finally played for CSK in the last final stage of his IPL carrier. The 2018 IPL season remains as his carrier best where he scored his highest score(117*) and helped CSK to lift their 3rd IPL trophy.

    Shane Watson on Playing under Virat Kohli 

    Post the IPL 2020 Shane Watson announced his IPL retirement. Watson remains as one of the players with most experience of playing under various teams in IPL. Watson claims playing with Indian captain Virat Kohli is one of the highlights of his prolific career.

    Shane Watson plays for RCB in 2017 and 2017 IPL seasons
    Shane Watson And Virat Kohli

    “One of my career highlights is actually playing with Virat at RCB. That was an amazing experience, for two reasons. To know Virat, what just to be able to understand what makes him tick on and off the field and just the great layers of a person that he’s got as well,” Watson said on the Grade Cricketer Podcast.

    Watson who played two seasons for RCB said whenever AB de Villiers is playing you just have to turn on the TV.

    “It’s not just cricket he’s a very interesting person, interested in other people as well. But then AB de Villiers at RCB as well you just have to turn on your TV when he’s playing.”

    Watson on playing under MSD

    The 39-year-old further talked about playing in CSK under MS Dhoni‘s leadership and Stephen Fleming’s guidance. Watson heaped praise on Fleming’s man-management skill and called him the best coach he has worked with.

    Shane Watson MS Dhoni
    Shane Watson and MS Dhoni

    “RCB was a great experience after that because of playing with the caliber of people that I did. And then CSK was an incredible experience. To be in a team that was ageing because of the experience we had. Being led by MS Dhoni and coached by Stephen Fleming who is the best coach I’ve worked with,” said Watson.

    “His man-management skill, understanding of individuals, a team environment but then also his cricket knowledge. The ultimate I thing. The connection he had with MS Dhoni, so that was a super cool experience as well.”

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