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    Bharat Arun Reveals the Reactions of Ravi Shastri When India Bowls

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    Bharat Arun chat with Ashwin

    Indian team bowling coach Bharat Arun reveals the exact reaction of head coach Ravi Shastri and the scenario of the dressing room when Team India is on the field.

    Bharat Arun on the reaction of Ravi Shastri

    Bharat Arun reveals that Shastri shouts at him as well when someone on the field gives an easy boundary to the opposition batsmen. Notably, Ravi Shastri had called Bharat Arun months before the Australia tour and communicated his plan to dry up runs for the Australians.

    “He will follow the match from the dressing room. But he absolutely hates it when a bowler concedes a boundary. He doesn’t want bowlers to concede a run.

    “That’s what he wants. When we bowl, we should keep on taking wickets. And when they are bowling, we should keep on scoring runs. If someone concedes two boundaries, he will shout. If someone concedes a boundary, I know that I am going to be shouted at,” Bharat Arun said on Ashwin’s YouTube channel.

    On the difference between the captaincy of Kohli and Rahane

    Further, Bharat Arun also talked about the difference in captaincy style of Virat Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane under whom India won the Test series in Australia. Arun said that Rahane is calm and that is why the bowlers are not scared even after making mistakes. However, with Kohli, it’s the complete opposite.

    According to Bharat Arun bowlers might think Kohli could get angry after two bad balls but in reality that is just his on-field energy.

    “When it comes to Ajinkya, he is a calm person. Rahane might look calm from the outside but there is a steely nerve in him.

    “He backs players and looks calm and even if a bowler goes wrong, he might not be scared of the captain. He knows that he will be backed.

    “With Virat Kohli, if you bowl two bad balls, it might look like he will get angry, but that’s just his energy. Ajinkya brings the calmness, of course, even if he buys-in the plan, he makes sure he executes it to perfection,” Bharat Arun said.

    Watch the Full Episode of Ashwin Chat with Bharat Arun

    Vikram Rathour Reveals the Reason Behind Promotion of Pant in Batting Order

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    Rishabh Pant

    The Indian cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour reveals the reason for the early entry of Rishabh Pant in the Australia Test. In a video chat with Ashwin, Rathour points out that the idea literally came from Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

    Vikram Rathour Reveals the Reason for the early entry of Rishabh Pant

    The promotion did the trick as Pant went on to score 97 runs to take the match closer than anyone expected.

    The match ended in a draw but India’s strategy had worked. Pant was promoted again during the final day of the Gabba Test and his gritty knock of 89 runs helped India seal a historic win in Brisbane. However, the Indian batting coach revealed that it was Virat Kohli’s idea to promote Pant up in the batting order.

    While speaking to Indian off-spinner R Ashwin in a video on his Youtube channel, Rathour said

    “It came from Virat to be honest. He said, ‘in case we play both left-handers, it will be a good idea if we can send Pant at No. 5 so that we can have a left-right combination. We discussed it with Ajinkya also. Then during the match, in the first innings, we decided to let him go at No.6.”

    Rathour further revealed why they decided to send him at no. 5 in the 2nd innings at SCG. “Irrespective of when we lose wickets, this is the last innings, and we were going for the runs. The intent was not to draw the Test. Till we can, we were going to go for the win. That was the right time to send him in,” Rathour added.

    “Ravi Shastri is a great believer of left-right combination and thought for a long time that Australians don’t bowl that well to the left-handers. And Ajinkya agreed to send him at No.5.”

    Rathour further revealed that there were even discussions to send Pant at no. 4 if they got a good start.

    “I was telling Ajinkya if we get a good start we can send him at No. 4 in the first innings but that didn’t happen,” Rathour added.

    Watch the full episode of Ashwin chat with Indian batting Coach

    Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Virat Kohli and Other Celebrities

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    Virat Kohli

    The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and two other celebrities in connection with a petition seeking a ban on online rummy games.

    Kerala HC Notices Virat Kohli for endorsing Online Rummy 

    Besides Kohli, a division bench, headed by Chief Justice S Manikumar, also issued notices to Malayalam actor Aju Varghese and South Indian actress Tamanna Bhatia.

    The petition by Kochi-based Pauly Vadakkan argues that online rummy games are against the law and difficult to control. It says certain platforms running such games are using celebrities to endorse them in a bid to attract the youth and trap them financially.

    Case filed by Pauly Vadakkan

    Petitioner Pauly Vadakkan alleged online gambling is now a growing menace in the state and the primary targets will be middle to low-income group people who will be enticed to make easy money.

    People who fall to the fraud platforms often use what is left in their life savings, he said.

    The petitioner said there have been many reported cases across the state in which people have got scammed.

    Referring to the recent alleged death by suicide of a 28-year-old man, an ISRO employee hailing from Kattakkada in Thiruvananthapuram district, the petitioner said the man had fallen into the trap of online rummy game and pushed himself to debt of Rs 21 lakh.

    Finding no means to repay the debt, he took his life, the petitioner alleged.

    In Andhra Pradesh, an ordinance has been promulgated to bring online gambling activities within the purview of the existing gaming legislation, the petitioner said.

    The court sent notices to Play Games 24*7 and Mobile Premier League which purportedly run rummy games. Kohli is the brand ambassador of the Mobile Premier League and Tamannaah has acted in an advertisement. Malayalam actor Varghese has endorsed the rummy circle.

    ‘Hidden Messages’ In Jersey Gifted to Nathan Lyon – Decoded

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    Fans decode the hidden message in the signed jersey gifted to Nathan Lyon
    Fans decode the hidden message in the signed jersey gifted to Nathan Lyon

    Fans decoded the hidden message in the signed jersey given to Australian spinner Nathan Lyon by Team India. Rahane led India to break the 33-year undefeated streak at the Gabba and won the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy for a second consecutive time.

    Earlier Australian spinner Natha Lyon took to Instagram to show his gratitude towards India’s kind getsure.

    Hidden Message in Jersey gifted to Lyon

    Post the impressive victory Rahane gifted a signed jersey to Nathan Lyon who plays his 100th Test match. The kit consisted of signatures by almost all the members of the Men in Blue squad with a message which read “Congratulations Nathan for this great achievement.”

    According to numerous Twitter users, most of the signatures present on the white jersey are more than simple autographs and when observed closely, can tell multiple stories.

    Gill Signature named as “Elite”

    Most of the fans found Shubman Gill’s autograph the most hilarious and appreciated the “elite” sign that all-rounder Shardul Thakur has.

    Fans Praise Shardul Thakur’s Signature

    The 29-year-old had made his Test debut in October 2018 against the West Indies in Hyderabad. However, he was forced to leave the field after bowling just 10 deliveries on the opening day due to a groin strain.

    Shardul made his presence felt with both bat and ball when handed an opportunity in the final Test at The Gabba.

    The all-rounder stitched a partnership of 123 runs alongside Washington Sundar in the first innings after India were reduced to 186 for 6 in response to Australia’s 369.

    The partnership helped the visitors reduce the first-innings deficit down to under 50 as India made 336 in the first innings. Shardul also picked seven wickets in the match.

    Australian Spinner Nathan Lyon Reacts to Team India’s Signed Jersey

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    Nathan Lyon reacts on receiving a Signed Jersey from India
    Nathan Lyon reacts on receiving a Signed Jersey from India

    Australian bowler Nathan Lyon express his feelings on receiving the signed jersey from Rahane and Co. Post the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy team India offered a signed jersey for Nathan Lyon after winning the series in 1-2 aspect.

    Nathan Lyon received a signed Jersey

    After winning the historic Gabba Test, Indian skipper Rahane presented the signed jersey to Nathan Lyon, who was playing his 100th Test match for the Aussies. Lyon became only the 13th Australian player to have completed 100 Test matches.

    Australian spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday took to Instagram and praises team India for their kind gesture.

    “After a week at home, I’ve had a chance to reflect on the summer. Playing for Australia and receiving a baggy green has always been my dream. I am extremely humble and grateful to have played one test match for Australia let alone 99 more.

     

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    “I have had the opportunity to play and learn from some of the greats of Australian Cricket and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. Walking out onto the field in Brisbane to celebrate 100 matches was an extremely proud moment personally for me.

    “Even though we didn’t get the job done I will continue to learn, grow and aim to become a better cricketer every day.

    “A massive congratulations to Ajinkya Rahane and Team India on the series win! Thank you also for your sportsmanship and the incredibly kind gesture of a signed Team India shirt. It will be a great addition to the man cave. Now time to reset and chase some bigger goals,” Lyon wrote on Instagram.

    Lyon scalped three wickets in the final match against India and now has 399 Test wickets to his name.

    Also read: Rahane Made Kind Gesture towards Aussies While they Pushed BCCI President off the Dias

    Former Indian Cricketer Irfan Pathan Praises Left Arm Pacer T Natarajan

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    T Natarajan

    Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan heap praises on T Natarajan for his impressive Test debut vs Australia. Natrajan travels as a net bowler and dragged into the Test squad as a replacement for injured Indian bowlers.

    Irfan Pathan Praises T Natarajan

    Irfan Pathan also harped on the importance of having a left-armer in the side. “I always say that left is right. A left-arm bowler is an added advantage for any team as he brings variation in your attack creating a different angle for the batsmen,” Pathan said during his visit to the city to play an exhibition match at the CC&FC ground on Tuesday.

    From a net bowler to making Test debut against Australia in the same series, it had been a dream run for Natarajan so far. But Pathan felt the Salem boy still has miles to go. “He has to do a lot in Tests, work on his angle and rhythm,” he pointed out. But Pathan is hopeful that the 29-year-old will be able to keep going.

    T Natarajan
    T Natarajan

    “The good thing about him is that he has got repetitive action. But he will need to bring his body more behind his delivery at the time of release as that will help him bring the ball into a batsman,” Pathan pointed out.

    The former India left-arm pacer, who made his Test debut at Adelaide in 2003, felt Natarajan should not try to hurry things up.

    “His initial aim should now be on playing for the country for the next five-seven years and for that he must focus on his fitness. He should continue doing what he has in his armor and slowly learn more while playing. I am sure the team management will also work with him to make him a better product,” he stated.

    The ex-India all-rounder looks ahead to the upcoming England series with keen interest. “The England series is also going to be an exciting one. They have a quality attack and if all the English pacers like Jofra Archer, James Anderson, Stuart Broad and others remain fit for the whole series, it will be a good challenge between the bat and the ball,” he concluded.

    KKR’s Tom Banton is on the Verge to Skip IPL 2021

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    Tom Banton skips ipl 2021

    England cricketer Tom Banton is on the verge of skipping IPL 2021 Auction to focus on domestic red-ball cricket.

    Tom Banton Skips IPL 2021

    The wicket-keeper batsman was bought by the KKR for Rs 1 crore at the players’ auction last December. The 22-year-old, who played just two matches for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the two-month-long IPL last year, said he wants to play cricket and not warm the bench.

    “Growing up as a kid the IPL was a tournament that I absolutely loved watching. But I feel like I’m at a stage now where I need to be playing cricket instead of sitting on the bench,” he was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

    “The last year has taught me quite a bit, obviously all these tournaments are great but a lot of them I’ve been sat on the sidelines and not really doing a huge amount. I miss batting and playing cricket if I’m being honest,” he added.

    Banton, who scored just 18 runs in his two innings for KKR, was one of the six players to be released by the franchise ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition.

    “I feel at this point in my career it’s probably best if I play a few red-ball games for Somerset and get back into that because I do miss playing red-ball cricket and my ambition is still to play Test cricket,” he said.

    “We’ll have to wait and see. I still haven’t decided yet, but I’m just going to speak to a few people and try to decide from there.”

    Tom Banton Pulled out of BBL10

    Tom Banton BBL
    Tom Banton BBL

    English batsman Tom Banton has been released from the Brisbane Heat’s squad for BBL 10 after pulling out due to bubble fatigue. Banton was a revelation for the Heat during last season’s competition, hitting three 50’s in seven games as he scored 223 runs at a strike rate of 176.98.

    This included the second-fastest in BBL history against the Sydney Thunder where he reached 50 from just 16 balls, including hitting five sixes in an over.

    Australia’s Limited-Overs Skipper Finch Opens Up on Bio-Bubble Life

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    Aaron Finch

    Australian limited over skipper Aaron Finch opened up about his concerns about living in a bio-bubble over prolonged periods of time.

    Finch Opens up on COVID Bio-bubble

    According to Finch, “being locked up for months is unsustainable” especially for married cricketers with kids.

    “My wife worked it out the other day that I’ve had 20 or 21 days since April that I haven’t been in lockdown or in a bubble. If the COVID bubble and hubs continue for a long time, that will be something that’s looked into, no doubt. The welfare of players is paramount and being locked up for months is pretty unsustainable, when you’re away from your families and your families can’t travel,” Finch said, as quoted by AFP.

    “That will be individual as well some guys who are married with kids will find it tougher than a young single guy, for example. We just have to monitor everything in that regard,” said the 34-year-old, who has not played a Test match since 2018.

    Aaron Finch
    Aaron Finch

    Australia tour of New Zealand

    Before he takes his flight to New Zealand, for the 5-match T20I series in February, Finch is looking forward to a much-needed rest. Australia’s T20I squad are scheduled to leave for New Zealand on February 7 for the series starting on February 22 in Christchurch.

    “I’m going down to the beach for a few days to relax. My kit bag won’t be coming out of my car, I can tell you. It will be locked away.”

    The ECB have adopted a rotational squad system to be able to sustain their busy cricketing calendar amid the pandemic.

    “If you’re playing a few formats of the game, there’s going to need to be a chop-out from selectors and Cricket Australia. You notice what England are doing with their squads at the moment where there are guys who aren’t travelling for the first two Tests (against India) and then coming in (later),” Finch added.

    The Melbourne Renegades captain has been under fire in the ongoing season of the BBL 2020-21 and has attested that the life in bio-bubble has put a strain on his batting form as well.

    “I had an absolute shocker with the bat. The harder I trained the worse I got, which is the opposite to what everyone tells you to do,” Finch said.

    BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Admitted in Hospital for 2nd Time

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    Sourav Ganguly

    BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was taken to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday after he suffered with Chest pain for the second time.

    Ganguly Admitted in Hospital After Chest Pain

    Earlier this month, the BCCI president was admitted to the Woodlands hospital in Kolkata following a mild heart attack.

    The cricket icon was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries, following which a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage. He had undergone angioplasty and left the hospital after 5 days of continuous monitoring by the doctors. Sourav Ganguly then addresses media after getting discharged.

    Ganguly discharged from hospital
    Ganguly discharged from hospital

    DADA suffered chest pain for the second time

    Dr. Rupali Basu MD & CEO Woodlands Hospital had earlier told India Today that Ganguly will be able to resume his normal life in another 3-4 weeks once the remaining two blocked arteries are revascularised.

    “I don’t think we are considering surgery at the moment because of his young age and the advancement of angioplasty.

    “But we are taking expert opinions from the best cardiologists in the country and in the world and then we will have to take a call about what to do with the 2 blocked arteries and once that is done, another 3-4 weeks of resting and he should be back to his active life and that’s what we want for Dada to be back to his active life,” Dr. Basu had said.

    In this scenario BCCI president Sourav Ganguly rushed to hospital after he felt chest pain on Wednesday(27-01-2021).

    Apollo Hospital updates on Ganguly

    “Sourav Ganguly has come for a checkup of his cardiac condition. There is no change in his parameters since his last hospitalisation & his vital parameters are stable,” the hospital said.

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    Cricket Australia Report Back on Racial Abuse Over Siraj and Bumrah

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    Bumrah, Siraj were targets of racial abuse in Australia by the SCG crowd.
    Bumrah, Siraj were targets of racial abuse in Australia by the SCG crowd.

    In a recent development, Cricket Australia has stated that in their own investigations, they have not been able to identify the spectators who racially abused both Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.

    According to a report in ‘The Age’ newspaper, it stated, “Cricket Australia, which is awaiting a final report from NSW Police, is satisfied that the six men who were walked out of the lower tier of the Clive Churchill and Brewongle stand by police on the fourth afternoon of the Test did not make remarks of a racial nature to players. The report (of CA to the ICC) says while they believed players had been racially abused, CA investigators were unable to identify the culprits.”

    In several Australian media reports, it stated that the six individuals who were initially ejected from the Sydney Cricket Ground were actually not the real culprits.

    Siraj Racially Abused in Sydney test

    On day 4 of the Sydney Test, Mohammed Siraj officially complained to the umpires and security personnel at the ground that some fans were directing racist abuse at him from the boundary line.

    The BCCI lodged a formal complaint with Cricket Australia and at that time, the Indian players had threatened that they would not resume action until action was taken. In one of the versions told by one of the ejected fans, Mohammed Siraj was apparently upset that he was hit for two sixes and when they said, “Welcome to Sydney, Siraj”, he apparently complained.

    Former Australian cricketers Michael Hussey and Shane Warne have condemned the racial abuse at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the Test match between India and Australia.

    “It’s terrible behavior and I can’t believe it’s still happening in this day and age. They should be banned for life from coming to cricket. The Indians have come here to our shores to entertain us, play some great cricket, we should be so grateful that we can watch some live sport. To treat the players like that is unacceptable,” Hussey told Fox Cricket.

    Ajit Agarkar Backs Ex- KXIP Player Maxwell Ahead of IPL 2021 Auction

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    Maxwell

    Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar backs ex Kings XI Punjab player Glenn Maxwell ahead of his worst IPL 2020 form. KXIP roped Maxwell for a whopping Rs 10.75 crores in IPL 2020. KXIP released its premium player as he managed only 108 runs in 13 matches.

    Ajit Agarkar backs Maxwell ahead of IPL 2021 Auction

    Agarkar was asked about KXIP’s decision to release Maxwell ahead of the mini-auction. Here is what former India and Kolkata Knight Riders pacer had to say.

    “Who knows, someone else might buy him for 10 crores. It seems to be the case with Glenn Maxwell. You can understand that kind of ability but I think a lot of things will be wiser now. A little bit surprised with some of the other overseas names they have let go, Jimmy Neesham perhaps didn’t have the greatest tournament,” Agarkar said on Star Sports.

    Glenn Maxwell
    Glenn Maxwell

    KXIP Purse Value for IPL 2021

    Kings XI Punjab have released as many as nine players ahead of the new season including the likes of Maxwell, Jimmy Neesham, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Sheldon Cottrell. They now have a staggering Rs 53.2 crore to spend at the mini-auction and build a team that can challenge for the title this year.

    Agarkar believes KXIP will be in a strong position to go for some big names at the auction and will be willing to shell out big amounts on the players they want as they have a huge purse.

    “The one thing is, in the auction it is perhaps a lot easier to find good quality overseas players because you only need five or six good ones in your squad.

    It is a little bit easier to replace, Indian players obviously a lot harder, especially if it is not a big auction. So you understand that and 50-odd crores now, so if there is one or two really big names that come up, they will certainly be in the box seat to try and push for them,” Agarkar said.

    Also read: Scott Styris Suggests IPL Franchises to Pick Maxwell at this Price in 2021 Auction

    Scott Styris Suggests IPL Franchises to Pick Maxwell at this Price in 2021 Auction

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    Scott Styris makes bold statement against ex-KXIP star Glenn Maxwell
    Scott Styris makes bold statement against ex-KXIP star Glenn Maxwell

    Ahead of the IPL 2021 Auctions, Scott Styris made a bold remark about released Kings Xi Punjab (KXIP) star Glenn Maxwell. The Kiwi said that if any franchise would pay Maxwell around the 10cr region it can turn out to be a waste of money.

    Maxwell, who is one of the 9 players released by KXIP, is set to go under the hammer in the mini-auction which is likely to be held in February 2021.

    The dynamic Aussie all-rounder, who was bought for Rs 10.75 crore by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL 2020 auction, has been released by the franchise. Maxwell had scored 108 runs at a strike-rate of 101.88 from 13 matches in the previous edition.

    Scott Styris slams Maxwell

    Scott Styris added that Maxwell’s performance in the last “five or six” IPL seasons has been “disappointing”. Styris further stated that it was best to get the service of the 32-year-old at his base price.

    “The answer is if anybody pays anything close to that sort of 10-crore mark, they have got rocks in their head. It is that simple. We all know how good a player he is, and that is not the question. The talent is there, but the talent has outweighed the actual performances we have seen from Glenn Maxwell,” Scott Styris said on Star Sports Network.

    Styris further said that the best thing would be getting the Australian cricketer at his base price.

    “I think there will be someone who takes a chance on Maxwell, but it should only be something like base price. And you hope you strike lightning in a bottle and you get lucky and that he is in good form and he somehow manages to turn around what has been a pretty disappointing five or six years in the IPL,” Styris added.

    Also read: List of Players Available for Upcoming IPL 2021 Auction

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