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    WATCH : Shreyas Iyer Amazed a Fan with an “Impressive Card Magic” this Time

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    Shreyas Iyer impressed a fan with his magic trick as BCCI postponed all sort of games
    Shreyas Iyer impressed a fan with his magic trick as BCCI postponed all sort of games

    The out break of corona makes a huge impact around the world. Many scheduled event has been postponed due to the panic created by the deadly corona virus. Most of the countries shut down to stop the spread while some imposed various law to control the out break.

    As the sports event has cancelled,the players start to spend time inside house. Staying indoors and self-isolation is the need of the hour. Indian cricketers have also been grounded and are doing all they can to beat the boredom whilst at home.

    Recently South African fast bowler Dale Steyn took the Google Autocomplete interview  where he opens an interesting fact about their former skipper AB de Villiers.

    Magician Shreyas Iyer

    On Saturday, the official Twitter handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of “in-house magician” Shreyas Iyer wowing fans with a card trick.

    “Trust our in-house magician @ShreyasIyer15 to keep us entertained when we are all indoors. Thanks for bringing smiles champ!” the BCCI captioned the video.

    BCCI’s decision regards IPL

    The cash rich Indian Premier League is in oscillation for its execution as BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April. Indian Government advice BCCI to cancel the IPL in order to avoid the spread. But BCCI is in idea to schedule IPL in July as it would make a huge lose for BCCI.

    Previously South Africa tour of India has been called off with its first match abandoned due to rain.

    Friday witnessed the biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases in India and by Saturday the number of confirmed cases in the country had crossed the 250-mark. Four deaths have been reported so far in the country due to the coronavirus.

    IPL 2020 : “Our advice would be to not do it at this time” – Indian Government to BCCI

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    Indian Government wants IPL to be cancelled
    Indian Government wants IPL to be cancelled

    Impact of COVID-19

    Globally the corona virus outbreak made many changes economically and created a great panic situation. Cash rich Indian Premier League too faces the same issue where BCCI is in verge to face the huge loss. Due to restrictions imposed by Indian government BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April 15 without any option left.

    The postponed IPL schedule too is in risk of getting cancelled due to the increase in spread of corona. Though BCCI decide to start the tournament around July to September Indian Government advice BCCI to re-consider their decision.

    Indian Government’s Advice to BCCI

    On Thursday, Indian Government urged the organisers to cancel the IPL to help slowdown the Corona virus pandemic. The organizers were in idea of conducting the IPL behind the closed doors which avoid the crowd gathering.  

    Ministry of External Affairs additional secretary and coordinator for Covid-19, Dammu Ravi said, “Think it is for the organisers to decide whether to go ahead with it or not.

    “Our advice would be to not do it at this time but if they want to go ahead, it is their decision,” he added.

    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

    Unsurprisingly, the BCCI is ready to comply with every advisory to start the tournament on time.

    A senior BCCI official told AFP, “We are keen to start the IPL on time even if it means without crowds.”

    “It could be TV-only as it is a medical emergency and we can do nothing about that,” he added.

    Several state governments are also not ready to help BCCI in conducting the games as everybody is facing tough times. Previously, the State Government of Maharashtra has already ordered defending champions Mumbai Indians to delay the ticket sales for the opening game of IPL 2020. While Karnataka state government too denied hosting the matches due to the corona virus pandemic. 

    And Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said, “Human life has far more value than the IPL.

    “Dhoni would silently retire from the game” : Former Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar

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    Sunil Gavaskar suggest Dhoni to retire silently
    Sunil Gavaskar suggest Dhoni to retire silently

    IPL postponed

    The most awaited moment for Dhoni’s fan scattered after BCCI announcement of IPL postpone. BCCI postponed IPL 2020 to mid of April in concern to avoid the spread of corona virus. Due to the increase in infection execution of postponed IPL seems doubtful.

    BCCI comes up with an new idea to host the tournament in order to prevent the huge money loss. This IPL plays a crucial role in Dhoni’s future carrier in Indian team.

    Dhoni’s absence

    Since India’s semi-final exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 against New Zealand in August last year, MSD made himself unavailable for selection. During his break from cricket, the 38-year-old also served for the Indian Army too.

    In his absence Pant and KL Rahul’s name were enrolled and gave a chance to prove them self. Where KL Rahul use this golden opportunity and show his best as compared with Pant. Recently in an interview Indian former player Virender Sehwag advice Indian team to go along with their current squad where Indian domestic legend Wasim Jaffer defends Dhoni and points the importance for his presence.

    Wasim Jaffer opines that team management shouldn’t overlook MS Dhoni for the T20 World Cup if he is fit and in form
    Wasim Jaffer opines that team management shouldn’t overlook MS Dhoni for the T20 World Cup if he is fit and in form

    Gavaskar’s view on Dhoni

    Under this circumstance former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his thoughts on MS Dhoni’s possible return into India’s T20 World Cup squad for later this year.

    Gavaskar has now claimed that as much as he would like to see MSD being part of India’s World Cup squad, however, he feels like Dhoni won’t be boarding the flight for Australia with the rest of the Men In Blue.

    “I would certainly like to see Dhoni in India’s World Cup squad but it’s highly unlikely to happen. The team has moved on. Dhoni is not someone to make big announcements so I reckon he would silently retire from the game,” Gavaskar was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran.

    Previously BCCI officials states that Dhoni’s performance in this IPL would bag him a chance to get back into squad. But the IPL execution comes into oscillation which leads Dhoni’s fan to worry about his further appearance in International games.

    “If the IPL is on, David Warner will Play”: Warner’s Manager Defy Cricket Australia’s Advice

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    Warner in IPL 2020
    Warner in IPL 2020

    The out break of corona virus did the most un-expected things globally particularly for the past two months. Many scheduled events has been postponed in order to avoid the spread. Many countries restrict the entrance of their non residence while some imposed new law for permitting the foreigners including India.

    BCCI regards IPL

    India recently announced their new visa restriction in order to prevent the spread from out side. This visa ban will lift after April 15, focusing on this BCCI postponed the IPL. The cash-rich league IPL has been scheduled to start from March 29 where some of the franchise opened their training camps.

    With the on going un solved issue BCCI along with IPL franchise decide to postpone the match to mid of April and sets the deadline as April 20 to cancel the tournament. In order to prevent the huge loss(over Rs.3000 crore) BCCI comes up with an new idea for hosting IPL 2020.

    While Indian sports minister too give a brief about his vision on IPL to host in April 15. With these issues recently Cricket Australia advice Australian players to re-evaluate their IPL contracts. Pat Cummins, David Warner, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell are the names involved in the list.

    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

    Hint by Warner’s manager

    But as far as the case of David Warner is concerned, it seems that he is ready to take part in the postponed IPL 2020.  His manager James Erskine said that if IPL takes place, Warner will be part of it. James also said that if the league is cancelled, then things might be different.

    James, Warner’s manager, was quoted as saying by the Age, “If the IPL is on, David Warner’s planning on going. If things change dramatically, which can happen in the space of an hour, the answer is you change your mind.

    Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would be very happy to hear this news as David Warner is their best batsman in the squad and stats also speak the same. Warner is considered one of the most destructive batsmen in the world in the shortest format of the game.

    Warner won the orange cap in three editions of the IPL in 2015, 2017 and 2019. He scored an all impressive 848 runs in 17 encounters of 9th edition of IPL in 2016 with the help of nine half-centuries and helped his team SRH in securing their maiden IPL trophy.

    WT20WC : Behind the scenes at the Final | IndW vs AusW 2020 World cup Final

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    Women’s T20 World Cup Final between Indian Women’s Team vs Australian Women’s Team held on MCG, Australia.

    After some brilliant performance by Australian Openers, Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, Australia has set 184 with the loss of 4 Wickets in 20 Overs. Then Indian batswomen failed to take the responsibility and that’s a huge defeat.

    If you didn’t see that exciting final, you can check out the Indw vs AusW Wt20I Highlights here.

    But there are a lot of things happen behind the scenes and this is the exclusive video of it. The Video completely covers the way both teams get prepared and executed gameplay.

    IPL 2020 : After April 15 the Government will Come up with New Advisory- Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

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    Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju regards IPL 2020
    Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju regards IPL 2020

    The spread of corona virus in India increases day by day and restricts the events from execution. Due to this un controllable spread many countries were forced to shut down while some try their best to avoid the spread. India is in the second condition which restrict the crowd gathering and in keen to reduce the spread.

    BCCI will lose huge amount

    The numbers with infection seems bullish in the last couple of weeks thus force the BCCI to postpone all sort of tournaments in and out of home. One of the most awaited tournament of the year also faces the same fate. The cash rich Indian Premier League has been postponed to April 15 due to the threat.

    Though BCCI postponed the game the increase in infection may leads to the cancellation of IPL. Previously BCCI hints that IPL may get cancel if it crosses the deadline(April 20). Finally BCCI comes up with a decision to postpone the IPL to July if their previous idea collapsed.

    This decision shows the importance of IPL for BCCI in terms of revenue. The Cancellation of 13th edition of IPL would bear BCCI a huge sum of money.

    IPL may cancelled due to corona virus
    IPL may cancelled due to corona virus

    Indian Sports Minister’s update regarding IPL

    During this, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in a briefing, made it clear that the fate of the Marquee tournament is the decision that will be taken after only 15th April. According to the sports minister- after assessing the situation, the government will come up with a fresh advisory after 15th April

    “After April 15 the government will come up with new advisory and guidelines according to the situation. BCCI is a body that looks after cricket which is not an Olympic sport. But here it is not the question of the sporting event alone but a question of the safety of the citizens. In an event there will be thousands of spectators. So it is not just for the sports bodies or sportspersons it is for every citizen of the country,” the sports minister Kiren Rijiju said.

    AB de Villiers Opened up on the Possibility of His International comeback.

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    AB de Villiers set to come back to International matches post his retirement
    AB de Villiers

    After the Australia tour of South Africa, Proteas realize that their T20 form would not help them to win the T20 World cup 2020. As Australia beat South Africa in the T20 series that held during February 2020.  The situation had risen after the retirement of some key individuals who had carried the Proteas. Imran Tahir, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy are some of the players who have retired from international cricket. But, the early retirement of the South African skipper AB de Villiers has definitely impacted the side heavily.

    AB de Villiers Comeback

    The 36-year-old had retired from international cricket in 2018. He did try to get into the South African squad before the World Cup 2019. However, the team management didn’t let him. In the end, the World Cup turned out to be disastrous for the Proteas.

    Since Mark Boucher signed up for the role of head coach, his aim has been to take the side in the right direction. Boucher has openly expressed his desire to have Mr.360 back in the side. Former skipper Faf du Plessis, also expressed his interest to have the retired star back for the ICC T20 World Cup.

    AB de Villiers who plays for RCB is in keen to win IPL 2020
    AB de Villiers who plays for RCB is in keen to win IPL 2020

    ABD is in focus on IPL 2020

    While playing in the Big Bash League 2019-20, the right-handed batsman had said that there have been talks of his comeback to international cricket. The comeback would see him primarily focusing on winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 for the South African side.

    Previously Mark Boucher set the deadline(Post IPL) for AB de Villiers final chance to get back in squad. It seems scattered due to the postpone of IPL, where as fans expect him to get back to action for the upcoming T20 world cup.

    “Let’s wait and see what happens. My focus is on the Indian Premier League at the moment and helping Royal Challengers Bangalore realise our full potential. Then we will sit down and have a look at the rest of the year and see what is possible,” De Villiers said as quoted by Sportstar.

    Talking about his decision of retiring, he said, “Each player must consider his own circumstances and make his own decision. I reached a point where I wanted to see more of my wife and two young sons and seek a reasonable balance between family and cricket. The mental and physical demands on the leading players are massive these days, but each player must decide what he can and can’t do.”

    Dale Steyn Reveals About “AB de Villiers” During Google Autocomplete interview

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    Dale Steyn points Ab de Villiers as his Favorite player
    Dale Steyn points Ab de Villiers as his Favorite player

    The 36 year old South African fast bowler Dale Steyn points out AB de Villiers as his favorite player. Steyn recently attempted the Google Autocomplete interview where he answered several questions regarding his cricketing career.

    Steyn’s Google Autocomplete interview

    Dale Steyn was not in the squad for nearly a year due to his shoulder injury. Dale was named in the T20 squad to face England where South Africa lost the series.

    Steyn return to his home after the Pakistan Super League(PSL) postponed due to the corona outbreak. Dale played for United this season and picked two wickets in four matches. Where his team finished in the bottom of the points table with only 3 wins in 10 matches played.

    During the Google Autocomplete interview Steyn answered a total of five questions. Where he also asked about his health and fitness mantra for which Steyn kept it simple by laying emphasis on exercising regularly, training hard, looking after his health and drinking packaged milk.

    Dale Steyn
    Dale Steyn

    Ab de Villiers- Favorite for Steyn too

    On being asked about his favourite cricketer, Steyn without any doubt spelled South African former captain AB de Villiers. Steyn made his Test debut alongside de Villiers against England in 2004 in Port elizabeth. And also out of Steyn’s 265 international appearance 221 have come in de Villiers presence.

    The last question which Steyn was asked was regarding the batsman who he has dismissed the most number of times in international level. While Steyn started the answer with a smile and took the name of veteran Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.

    The 35-year-old South African player AB De Villiers had announced his retirement from international cricket on May 23, 2018. However, he tried to stage a comeback in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 but was not able to reach an agreement with the management.

    AB De Villiers return to International squad

    South Africa’s head coach Mark Boucher has given AB De Villiers a deadline of June 1 to make himself available for the selection. Where he could make his international return for the Proteas lineup against Sri Lanka this year.

    Steyn pressing hard for a spot in the South African team for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup. While De Villiers scheduled to attend his final chance of selection after the IPL 2020. But due coronavirus pandemic the IPL set to postpone to April 15 the pair might once again be seen playing together at the highest level.

    BCCI could lose Rs 3869.5 Cr in Broadcast Revenue If IPL 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus

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    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

    The out break of corona virus makes organizers to postpone the scheduled sports events in order to avoid the spread. The cash-rich Indian Premier League faces the same fate. BCCI recently made an announcement regard the IPL execution after considering with IPL franchise. Considering the safety terms BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April and also hints that IPL could get cancelled if it crosses the deadline(April 20).

    Expected lose to BCCI

    With all the speculation regarding the IPL, its governing council(BCCI) could lose a huge sum of money if the 2020 edition gets cancelled. However, the amount of loss of broadcast revenues seems like a huge amount. It is estimated that IPL will lose close to USD $500 million(Rs 3869.5 cr) if the season is cancelled. With cases increasing and no improvement in the situation, this seems quite likely to happen.

    Broadcasting rights for IPL 2020

    Disney-owned Star India holds the broadcasting rights for the IPL. The company has both the television and the digital streaming rights for the league. It was estimated that the company will earn around $445 million. This amount also includes a deal with the UK broadcaster Sky.

    Along with this, the central and title sponsorship deals which attract $81 million (INR 600 Crore) will also go out of the hands of the BCCI. Haris Thawani, the chairman of Neo Sports-owner Nimbus Communication, revealed his opinion on the matter to Business Today. According to him, most of the IPL teams will be insured if the 13th edition gets cancelled.

    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
    BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
    Recently after a meeting in the BCCI headquarters, honorary secretary Jay Shah spoke about the current situation. He said, “The board will continue to monitor and work closely with the government of India, state governments and other state regulatory bodies to decide on the future course of action in the best interest of public health. The BCCI and all its stakeholders are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved in our great sport and the nation.”

    BCCI’s final option

    It looks like the BCCI finally made up its mind on going the distance to conduct the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the experts comes out with possible six ways to host if IPL starts from April 15.
    The report further stated that BCCI is planning to host the IPL in July-September if things do not improve in the coming days. The Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the year 2020 has little of consequence between the months of July and September barring the Asia Cup T20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scheduled in September and England hosting Pakistan at home before playing Ireland in the white-ball format.

    “Australian Players May Not Involve in IPL 2020”: Cricket Australia

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    Cricket Australia suggest Australian players to re consider the IPL contract besides corona virus pandemic
    Cricket Australia suggest Australian players to re consider the IPL contract besides corona virus pandemic

    According to Cricket Australia, Kevin Roberts has expressed on Tuesday, it’s being speculated that the board might have a second look at all of its players’ IPL contracts keeping the coronavirus pandemic in mind. CA has put an indefinite pause on all cricket in the country, for the time being.

    Australia postponed the tournaments

    Cricket Australia joined the club of postponing the matches, while many sports event has been called off due to coronavirus pandemic. Australian board cancelled the Sheffield Shield and announced New South Wales as the winner, as did New Zealand Cricket on Monday, announcing the Wellington Firebirds as the champions of the Plunket Shield season.

    PCB was forced to cancel the final rounds of the Pakistan Super League(PSL) in effect of the corona spread.

    The same happens to cash rich Indian Premier League(IPL) which has been postponed to April 15. BCCI after considering with IPL franchises comes out with this decision. Australia cricket board also confirms that the planned T20 world cup will happen as scheduled.

    The pandemic in India is alarming with 120 positive cases and three deaths reported so far. So to follow what Kevin Roberts has suggested, Cricket Australia might be looking into its players’ contracts before allowing them, among other factors, to participate in the biggest T20 league in the world.

    Kevin Roberts- Cricket Australia chief executive
    Kevin Roberts- Cricket Australia chief executive

    Aussies players advice to re- evaluate

    Earlier on Tuesday, Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts hinted that IPL contracts might be speculated and top players like Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins might be asked to give up their contracts. Due to the increase in corona infection Australia cricket board advice players to re-evaluate IPL contracts.

    “We can provide advice. We’re conscious of the fact that Australian players are individually contracted to the IPL and the time will certainly come very soon where players are going to be really interested and leaning on our perspective as their leader… to advise them in that regard,” Roberts was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

    “And then there will also be a perspective from the BCCI and their IPL division within that and together with our players and the BCCI, I am sure players will reach the best possible decisions in uncertain circumstances.”

    Australian players in IPL

    There are 17 Australian players contracted with different IPL franchises. The Australia report said that pacer Pat Cummins, former skipper Steve Smith, opener David Warner and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could be asked to give up their rich contracts.

    Cummins had become the highest paid overseas player in the history of the IPL with a contract worth  $3.2 million with Kolkata Knight Riders.

    Maxwell received a $2.2 million contract with Kings XI Punjab.

    Pat Cummins
    Pat Cummins

    Bangladesh Bowler Mustafizur Rahman hopeful of making comeback in Tests After His Shoulder Surgery

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    Mustafizur Rahman
    Mustafizur Rahman

    Mustafizur Rahman’s Shoulder Injury

    Bangladesh left-arm fast-medium bowler Mustafizur Rahman reveals that frequent shoulder injury is the reason for his poor performance in bowling. The paceman once known for his accurate yorkers, underwent a shoulder surgery in August 2016, which forced him to make changes to his bowling action.

    This made the opponent batsmen to predict the delivery. He also says that “In the beginning a lot of players didn’t know about me but they know me now,” Mustafizur told The Daily Star. “I would usually take wickets but it’s tougher now.”

    Mustafizur revealed that there are still some issues he’s facing since his surgery: “I think there is something… some issue there. These days it’s going in [block hole deliveries] well again. I am not getting the same confidence and need to be practising well. I think my hand changed slightly since the operation, it’s nothing significant.”

    Mustafizur’s Debut

    Mustafizur Rahman made his international cricket debut in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Pakistan in April 2015. Later that year, he played his first One Day International and Test matches against India and South Africa, respectively.

    Mustafizur Rahman undergone Shoulder surgery
    Mustafizur Rahman undergone Shoulder surgery

    Before his international career, Rahman played in the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He also represented Dhaka Dynamites in the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 Indian Premier League.

    The paceman was named in the squad for the two-Test series in India in November but did not play in either of the Tests because of his poor form. And also ruled out of first Test against Pakistan due to his poor performance.

    Rahman regards Injury

    He last played in the ODIs and T20Is at home against Zimbabwe earlier this month. He picked up two wickets in the two ODIs he played, while he finished as the highest wicket-taker in the T20Is, snaring five in the two-match series.

    “I think it’s going well. The Zimbabwe ODIs were especially good since you get 10 overs and I tried to bring the ball back in during my first spell. It’s not something you can do in a day. I have worked for two weeks on bringing the ball back in with (bowling coach) Ottis [Gibson] and hopefully it will get better as time passes,” he added.

    “I have been trying a few things to find out what works for me. The cutter is also there along with getting the ball to come back in. There will be ups and downs in cricket. If you cannot accept that, you will never become a great player. [Being dropped] is good for me since it gives me a chance to improve.”

    Mustafizur’s Record

    Mustafizur now holds the world record of taking most wickets in the first two matches of an ODI career.

    Bowler Figures Opposition Venue Year
    Brian Vitori (Zim) 43981 Bangladesh Harare 2011
    43971 Bangladesh Harare 2011
    Mustafizur Rahman (Ban) 5/50 India Mirpur 2015
    6/43 India Mirpur 2015

     

     

    Jonty Rhodes names this Player as “Most Powerful Indian Cricketer” Instead of Two Impressive Names

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    Jonty Rhodes points Virat Kohli as most powerful Indian cricketer
    Jonty Rhodes points Virat Kohli as most powerful Indian cricketer

    Jonty Rhodes

    One of the South Africa’s best fielder Jonty Rhodes named Indian skipper Virat Kohli as one of the most powerful Indian cricketer. Rhodes announced his retirement on 2003, post retirement Rhodes spent a good part of his life in India. In extend to his love towards India, Rhodes has named his daughter as ‘India Jeanne Rhodes’.

    The South African legend first joined the Mumbai Indian outfit in 2009 in IPL. Rhodes worked with Mumbai Indians till 2017. And now, for the season 2020, Rhodes will join the likes of Anil Kumble, Andy Flower and Wasim Jaffar in the Kings XI Punjab set-up. Jonty Rhodes, recently, visited to India to represent South Africa legends in (now cancelled) the Road Safety World Series.

    With a flying Jonty Rhodes running out Inzamam-ul-Haq in a World Cup match in Brisbane
    With a flying Jonty Rhodes running out Inzamam-ul-Haq in a World Cup match in Brisbane

    Most powerful Indian cricketer according to Jonty

    In a recent Interview with Times of India, the former South African star talked about India and Indian Cricket.

    On asking about the most impressive Indian cricketersRhodes named Indian captain Virat Kohli apart from two other names in Suresh Raina and Jasprit Bumrah. “I feel the most powerful player in the Indian cricket team is Virat Kohli. He has been consistent with his performance and is an overall package. I also really appreciate the performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Suresh Raina. The entire Indian cricket team has a lot of potential in it,” Rhodes told The Times of India.

    Bumrah is one of the best pacers in the world right now across formats. It was the IPL which gave him the platform to showcase his talent. Rhodes has seen from close quarters as fielding coach of MIBumrah made his India debut in 2016 and in no timeBumrah became the go to bowler of Indian Captain Virat Kohli in every format of the game. He has developed himself into one of the finest bowlers of all time. With his Lion like guile, accuracy and speed, he can dismantle you anytime you became a little carefree as a batsman.

    On the other hand, Raina has fallen down the pecking order and has not played for India since 2018. Raina was expecting a national call-up for the 2019 World Cup also but failed to get into the flight for England. He was also given some chances in 2017 and 2018 but despite some good performances, he was dropped as India kept playing musical chairs for the no.4 slot in the eleven.

    Jonty Rohdes named Virat Kohli as most powerful Indian cricketer
    Jonty Rohdes named Virat Kohli as most powerful Indian cricketer