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    Sri Lanka Begin Criminal Investigation into World Cup 2011 Final Fixing Claims

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    Sri Lanka has requested a criminal test into charges the 2011 cricket World Cup last was “sold” to India, authorities said Monday. “A criminal investigation has begun,” K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, the secretary to the sports ministry, told AFP.

    “It is handled by the (police) independent Special Investigation Unit on sports-related offences.”

    Former games serve Mahindananda Aluthgamage asserted recently that Sri Lanka offered the match to guarantee an Indian triumph. “I feel I can talk about it now. I am not connecting players, but some sections were involved,” Aluthgamage said.

    The island country’s 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has likewise provided a reason to feel ambiguous about the outcome and recently required an examination.

    Neighbourhood media reports said previous captain and boss selector for the 2011 finals, Aravinda de Silva, had been called for a meeting with specialists on Tuesday.

    After beginning unequivocally, Sri Lanka lost the last at Mumbai’s Wankhede arena by six wickets. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 274-6 off 50 overs. They showed up in a telling position when Indian hotshot Sachin Tendulkar was out for 18.

    In any case, India turned the game significantly, thanks to some degree to helpless handling and bowling by Sri Lanka, who were driven by Kumar Sangakkara. Sangakkara had said Aluthgamage should impart his claims to the worldwide administering body the International Cricket Council.

    India vs Sri Lanka Worls Cup 2011 Finals

    Worldwide cricket in Sri Lanka has recently been connected to debasement charges, including cases of match-fixing in front of a 2018 Test against England.

    Prior this month, the Sri Lankan cricket board said the ICC was examining three anonymous ex-players over debasement claims.

    Match-fixing was made a criminal offence in November. Wrongdoers face fines of up to 100 million rupees ($555,000) and as long as 10 years’ prison.

    2011 World cup was Fixed: Sri Lanka’s Ex-Sports Minister

    “2011 final was fixed. I state it with responsibility and I can come forward for a debate… I would not involve the cricketers in this. However, certain groups were involved in fixing the game,” he told News 1st on Thursday.

    “I stand by what I say. It took place when I was the Minister of Sports…I do not wish to expose details for the sake of the country. The game against India in 2011, a game we could have won, was fixed,” he said.

    Reacting to the claim, Mahela Jayawardene, who had scored an unbeaten 103 for Sri Lanka in the final, said that ‘elections must be around the corner’. Mahela Jayawardene asked for evidence to back up the ex-ministers allegation.

    Also read: Now, Former Sri Lanka Sports Minister Says it’s His ‘Suspicion’ After Claiming 2011 World Cup Was Sold to India

    Zimbabwe Tour of Australia in August Postponed Due to COVID-19

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    Zimbabwe Tour of Australia 2020 postponed

    Zimbabwe’s voyage through Australia for three One-Day internationals in August has become the most recent sporting fixture to be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The matches were to have been played on August 9, 12 and 15 but citing “concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers”, Cricket Australia announced the series would not go ahead as planned earlier. However, the board said they would re-work the schedule.

    “While we are disappointed to postpone the series, (Cricket Australia) and (Zimbabwe Cricket) agree that in the best interest of players, match officials, volunteers as well as our fans, that this is the most practical and sensible decision,” said Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.

    “We are committed to working with Zimbabwe Cricket on alternative dates to reschedule”, he added.

    Zimbabwe Cricket, meanwhile, said there was no other option.

    “We were excited about facing Australia but, given the circumstances, deferring the tour was the only possible option,” said Givemore Makoni, Zimbabwe Cricket’s acting managing director.

    “We are, however, looking forward to the rescheduling of the series as soon as practically possible.”

    Zimbabwe would have needed to experience a 14-day isolate when entering Australia, and conceivable further separation when traversing state limits inside Australia.

    The last time Zimbabwe visited Australia return in 2003-04. The last time the two groups met in One-Day International cricket was in 2014 when Zimbabwe had vexed Australia, winning by three wickets. Australia had overseen just 209 for 9 batting first in that coordinate in Harare, with Zimbabwe pursuing it down with three wickets and two overs to spare.

    Cricket Australia consider hosting ICC T20 World Cup 2020 

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    “While it hasn’t been formally called off this year, or postponed, trying to get 16 countries into Australia in the current world, where most countries are still going through COVID spiking, I think it’s unrealistic, or it’s going to be very, very difficult.

    “The ICC is having meetings as we speak, it’s a bit of a movable feast at the moment,” Eddings was quoted as saying by the reporters.

    As Eddings mentioned, inviting players from 16 countries and hosting them in a bio-secure environment calls for daunting logistical challenges for Cricket Australia.

    Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison allowing up to 10,000 spectators in venues with a seating capacity of less than 40,000 had given hopes regarding the World Cup being played on its scheduled time. Having said that, the CA Chairman’s latest statement speaks of the otherwise.

    Also read: Ellyse Perry Grateful Australia’s Women’s Team Avoided Staff Cuts

    ICC to Review World Test Championship Schedule After Gauging COVID-19 Impact

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    ICC World Test Championship

    While everyone is waiting with bated breath for the ICC to announce the fate of the T20 World Cup in October-November, the international body is not just worried about the showpiece event in Australia. Another concern for them is the fate of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship which is now set to undergo a re-scheduling with the coronavirus pandemic forcing postponement and cancellation of Test series.

    Speaking to IANS, an ICC official said the FTP (Future Tours Programme) will need to be worked on keeping in mind the current scenario which has made it almost impossible for countries to honour their bilateral commitments. But the same will be done only after understanding the overall impact the pandemic has on the FTP.

    “At this stage, nothing has changed; whilst we understand how much cricket has been lost and when the T20 WC can be held. The disrupted FTP program would need to be collectively reviewed through to 2023 with a view to rescheduling as much of the cricket that has been postponed due to COVID-19 as possible.

    “Discussions and decisions on the future of both the World Test Championship and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League will be held at a later date when there is a greater understanding of the impact of the cricket that has been lost on the competitions,” the official said.

    An ICC board member confirmed that talks have been on regarding cancellation of Test matches due to the pandemic in the recent ICC meetings and the impact it will have ultimately on the Test championship. But it will not be easy to rework the calendar and will take time.

    “Contrary to popular belief, discussions have also been had on other important things apart from the T20 World Cup. And as you are aware, the Test championship is something close to all members. The championship finally saw the light of day after being in the pipeline for quite a several years. So, it holds an important place in the priority list of everyone as it is the format which needs attention.

    “Whether the ICC will finally rework the calendar to include the matches missed or there will be a change in the points system, these decisions will need to be made by around October because as things stand, you cannot have the original plan getting you the desired outcome. The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the game and you cannot blame anyone for this.

    “Whatever the decision, it will have to be taken in unison by the board members. There is no two way about the fact that the maiden championship needs to be completed at the earliest. But what you must also consider is that reworking the schedule will need around 2-3 months because, at the end of the day, it is the Test matches played in a bilateral series which make up the WTC so member countries will have to prioritise which series they will play when,” the member explained.

    India currently leads the WTC table with 360 points, followed by Australia (296) and England (146).

    Also read: ‘Match-Fixing Law Would be a Game-Changer in India’: ICC Official

    IPL Must Happen For Both Cricketing And Financial Reasons: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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    Bhuvneshwar Kumar

    With no clarity of when cricket will resume in India due to the rising cases of coronavirus infections, cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar reckons that the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) must happen at some stage this year for both financial and cricketing reasons.

    BCCI is hoping that should the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November this year be scrapped, that would give them a window to conduct IPL in some form.

    The cancelling of the T20 league could result in a financial hit of around Rs 4,000 crore to the BCCI.

    “The IPL must happen. The tournament is important for both cricketing and financial reasons,” Bhuvneshwar said during said at a webinar organised by GainAccess Sports & Entertainment and Sportz Power.

    However, international cricket will mark its return after almost four months of hiatus when England host West Indies for a three-match Test series from next month.

    ICC has issued several guidelines for professional matches to be played in a secure environment including the ban on applying saliva on a cricket ball. Bhuvneshwar says the authorities must come up with an alternative to shine the ball.

    “I hope the ICC comes up with some artificial way by which we can shine the ball. You need to do it when you bowl in swinging conditions in (places like) England. Even the spinners need it,” the 30-year-old said.

    Much has been said and written about India’s inability to win an ICC tournament for seven years now. Their last global title was the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy but Bhuvneshwar reckons too much is being read into it as India have made to the usually made the knockouts of such events and lost due to one or two unlucky turn of events.

    “India lost 3-4 wickets in 15 minutes, that made the game (2019 world cup semifinal vs New Zealand) one-sided. That was an unfortunate event. And if you look at the Champions Trophy final against Pakistan, the match changed after the Jasprit Bumrah no-ball,” he said during ESPNCricinfo’s Cricketbaazi. “It’s not like we’ve had a one-sided loss or we went down without a fight. We’ve always lost due to an unfortunate event or incident.”

    “The last we won was the Champions Trophy in 2013. And since then, there have been only 3-4 ICC tournaments and we have made it to the semis or the finals about 2-3 times. In 2015 World Cup we lost to Australia in the semi-final. And in the 2019 World Cup, it was bad luck. An early loss of three top-order batsmen cost us the game. It rarely happens that in a match after dismissing the opposition for, under 250, you are get bowled out,” he added.

    Also read: Don’t Have to Tell Each Other Much: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Bowling with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

    Tendulkar: Viv Richard’s 45-Minute Call Helped Me Come Out of Retirement Thoughts in 2007

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    Viv Richard Sachin Tendulkar

    Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar once decides to quit cricket in 2007 but a 45 minutes call with West Indies Legend Viv Richard help him to change the decision. Tendulkar said the 2007 World Cup was possibly the worst phase of his career and the game which had shown him the best days of his life was showing him the worst days as well.

    “I felt that was it. At that stage lot of things happening around Indian cricket were not at all healthy. We needed some changes and I felt if those changes did not happen then I was going to quit cricket. I was almost 90 per cent sure of quitting cricket. But my brother told me in 2011 there is a World Cup final in Mumbai, can you imagine holding that beautiful trophy in your hand?” Tendulkar said during an ‘India Today’ programme.

    “After that, I went away to my farmhouse and that is when I got a call from Sir Viv, saying I know there is plenty of cricket left in you. We had a conversation for about 45 minutes and that was so heartwarming because when your batting hero calls you it means a lot. That was the moment things changed for me and from that moment onwards I also performed much better,” Tendulkar recalled.

    Richards, who was also present in the programme, pointed to Tendulkar and said he had “always believed in this little guy“.

    “I have had the opportunity to play against Sunny (Sunil) Gavaskar, who I have always felt would be the godfather of Indian batting. Then came Sachin, then you now have Virat (Kohli). But the fact which amazed me the most is how such a small guy is so powerful,” Richards said.

    Tendulkar also said that losing the World Cup final at the hands of Australia in 2003 was one of the biggest disappointments of his life.

    “Yes, there was regret… because we played so well in that tournament. Before that our batsmen were not in a good space because we played in New Zealand where they prepared lively pitches. When we went to South Africa we started gaining confidence with every match. The only team that we lost to in that entire tournament was Australia.

    “I felt we were charged up in the final, maybe a bit too much. Sometimes when your aggression is not controlled, the result tends to go the other way then. If given a chance again we would approach that game differently,” said Tendulkar.

    Akram said Pakistani players tried to sledge Tendulkar but realised later that he would not react
    Akram said Pakistani players tried to sledge Tendulkar but realised later that he would not react

    The former India ODI opener picked England, Australia and India as the favourites to reach the semifinals in the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom.

    Talking about India-Pakistan match on June 16, Tendulkar said: “India is in a better space to win that game“.

    Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said Pakistani players tried to sledge Tendulkar but realised later that he would not react.

    “(Shoaib) Akhtar tried, Waqar (Younis) tried. Some guys would get upset but Sachin would get more motivated. I remember when India was about to come to Pakistan, we heard about a young sensation coming from India. And we thought how could a 16-year-old boy playing Test cricket be so good.

    “But he did not react to provocation from our pacers. Top batsmen do not react. I would get very annoyed when people smiled back. On that tour, Pakistan got to know who Sachin Tendulkar was. We realised this guy was something special,” said Akram.

    Another Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin, Shane Warne, Michael Clarke, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Naseer Hussain were also present in the programme.

    Also read: Sachin Tendulkar Wasn’t Enjoying Cricket, Wanted to Give Up in 2007: Gary Kirsten

    Rahul Dravid Asked Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly to Not Play 2007 World T20, Says Lalchand Rajput

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    Dravid Asked Sachin and Ganguly to Not Play in 2007 WT20

    India’s 2007 ICC World T20 win will stay among the most noteworthy triumphs in the nation’s cricketing history. A youthful and rather unpracticed group drove by Mahendra Singh Dhoni who was captaining India just because won the trophy despite seemingly insurmountable opposition in Johannesburg.

    The nonappearance of stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had implied nobody gave the Indian group an opportunity at the occasion in South Africa.

    Be that as it may, it was the then ODI skipper Dravid who had persuaded Tendulkar and Ganguly to not play in the opposition and let adolescents have a go at it.

    “Yes, it is true (Rahul Dravid asked Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly to not play the 2007 T20 World Cup),” Lalchand Rajput the team manager of the side for the 2007 World T20 told Sportskeeda in an interaction in their Facebook page.

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    “Rahul Dravid was the captain in England and some players came directly from England to Johannesburg (for the T20 World Cup) so they said ‘let’s allow the youngsters’. But after winning the World Cup they must have repented it when we won the World Cup,” Rajput added.

    “Because Sachin always kept on telling me that I am playing for so many years and I have still not won the World Cup. Ultimately, he won in 2011, but he was dying to win that World Cup and this team won on the first attempt,” he said.

    Rajput recalled how the team thrived under the calm leadership of MS Dhoni as he managed to get the best out of the players.

    “As a team, in a dressing room, the atmosphere should be very good. You should motivate players, and the players should not feel the pressure. Our theme during the World Cup was ‘tension lene ka nahi, dene ka (Don’t take tension, give tension)’. Dhoni believed in the motto that people will talk about things, but we need to focus on our strengths and don’t have to worry about what others are saying,” he said.

    “Indian team never had much match practice of T20I World Cup. We had only played one T20I match, the other team had played more matches. We were not well prepared, but that hunger was there. Certain senior players were looking to make a comeback and cement their place in the team. It was a good mixture of senior and junior players,” he added.

    Dhoni led Indian cricket team lifts the 2007 World T20 Trophy
    Dhoni lead Indian cricket team lifts the 2007 World T20 Trophy

    The Zimbabwean group mentor felt Dhoni’s captaincy was a major factor in India’s triumph as he frequently figured out how to outsmart his contrary number.

    “He always thought two steps ahead,” Rajput said of Dhoni.

    “I felt as a captain he was a mixture Dravid and Ganguly. He used to give his players a lot of confidence just like how Ganguly did and he also put a lot of thought in the game that was similar to Dravid,” Rajput said.

    Dhoni proceeded to get one of the best captains in Indian cricket history as he included the 2011 ICC World Cup and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy to his bureau. He additionally drove India to the No 1 situation in ICC rankings.

    The success at the 2007 ICC World T20 ends up being an immense lift to Indian cricket that was reeling after the stun early exit in the 2007 ODI World Cup in West Indies.

    WATCH : On This Day Sachin Tendulkar Reached the 15,000-Run Mark in ODI Cricket to Enter a League of His Own

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    Sachin Tendulkar holds the record of Highest ODI run taker

    On This Day Indian former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scrips a unique record by entering into 15000 runs in ODI format. When it comes to One-Day International cricket, no one comes close to the records set by Sachin Tendulkar. With a staggering 18,426 runs to his name in the 50-over format, the Indian batting legend is miles ahead at the top of the list.

    In fact, such is Tendulkar’s domination that he is the only player in the history of the game to even go past the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket and retired with a total of 18,426 runs.

    Watch Sachin Tendulkar 15000 Runs Mark Innings Against South Africa : 

    Cricketers to Score 10000+ Runs in ODI Format

    Player Mat Runs Ave SR 100 50
    SR Tendulkar (IND) 463 18426 44.83 86.23 49 96
    KC Sangakkara (Asia/ICC/SL) 404 14234 41.98 78.86 25 93
    RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) 375 13704 42.03 80.39 30 82
    ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) 445 13430 32.36 91.2 28 68
    DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) 448 12650 33.37 78.96 19 77
    V Kohli (IND) 248 11867 59.33 93.25 43 58
    Inzamam-ul-Haq (Asia/PAK) 378 11739 39.52 74.24 10 83
    JH Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) 328 11579 44.36 72.89 17 86
    SC Ganguly (Asia/IND) 311 11363 41.02 73.7 22 72
    R Dravid (Asia/ICC/IND) 344 10889 39.16 71.23 12 83
    MS Dhoni (Asia/IND) 350 10773 50.57 87.56 10 73
    CH Gayle (ICC/WI) 301 10480 37.83 87.19 25 54

     

    Tendulkar’s progression in ODI cricket :

    Runs Innings Ave SR 100 /50
    0-3000 93 36.93 80.98 4 / 21
    3000-6000 77 41.95 85.62 8 / 18
    6000-9000 65 50.72 94.17 13 / 7
    9000-12,000 65 52.14 86.92 9 / 14
    12,000-15,000 77 43.25 81.74 7 / 19
    15,000-17,000 47 47.22 87.23 4 / 12

     

    It was on June 29, 2007, when Tendulkar got to 15,000 runs in ODI cricket in the second game of a three-match series against South Africa. Chasing 227 runs to win that game in Belfast, India got home with six wickets in hand thanks to a 106-ball 93 by the right-hander.

    Tendulkar finished his career with record 18,426 runs from 463 ODIs at an average of close to 45 and a strike rate of over 85. This included an eye-watering 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries.

    Here are some of the other records held by Tendulkar:

    • He has scored the most number of centuries in ODIs (49) and Tests (51).
    • He has scored the most number of half-centuries in ODIs (96) and Tests (68).
    • He has scored the most number of runs in ODIs (18,426) and Tests (15,921).
    • He has played the most number of ODIs (463) and Tests (200).
    • He was the first player to score a double-hundred in ODI cricket (200* vs SA in 2010).
    • He has the most number of scores in the nineties in international cricket (18 in ODIs and 10 in Tests).
    • He has received the most number of player of the match awards (62) and player of the series awards (15) in ODI cricket.
    • He has hit 2,016 fours in ODI cricket, which is the most for any player.
    • He scored 2,278 runs across the six World Cups that he participated in, which is the most for any player.

    West Indies Cricketers Decides to Wear “Black Lives Matter” Logo on Test Shirts

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    Black Lives Matter Logo on West Indies Test Shirts

    West Indies cricket team decides to embed Black Lives Matter emblem on the collars of their shirts during July’s Test series against England.

    Skipper Jason Holder indicated in his first question and answer session of the visit that West Indies would hope to help the development somehow or another, and said in an announcement on Sunday: “We believe we have a duty to show solidarity and also to help raise awareness.”

    The logo utilized will be that ragged on the shirts of every one of the 20 Premier League football clubs since the game’s restart recently, structured by Alisha Hosannah, whose accomplice Troy Deeney is Watford’s commander. Deeney was reached by CWI for endorsement, and the ICC gave consent for the token to be worn on the groups’ collars.

    “This is a pivotal moment in history for sports, for the game of cricket and for the West Indies cricket team,” Holder said. “We have come to England to retain the Wisden Trophy but we are very conscious of happenings around the world and the fight for justice and equality.

    West Indies cricket team captain Jason Holder

    “As a group of young men, we know of the rich and diverse history of West Indies cricket and we know we are guardians of the great game for a generation to come.

    “We did not take our decision lightly. We know what it is for people to make judgments because of the colour of our skin, so we know what it feels like, this goes beyond the boundary. There must be equality and there must be unity. Until we get that as people, we cannot stop.

    “We have to find some way to have equal rights and people must not be viewed differently because of the colour of their skin or ethnic background.”

    Deeney said: “Alisha and I are immensely proud to be asked and take part in a monumental moment in world sport, this amazing decision by the West Indies cricket team to show their support for Black Lives Matter.

    “Watching cricket with my grandad, and seeing Brian Lara transcend from being a cricketer to a worldwide superstar, shaped my childhood, so it’s great to be able to help West Indies cricket show their support in such a meaningful way.”

    The shirts are expected to be worn for the first time in this week’s first-class, four-day warm-up match at Emirates Old Trafford, which starts on Monday.

    England vs Pakistan : Pakistan Cricketers Reached Manchester After COVID-19 Testing

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    England Pakistan

    A 31-member Pakistan contingent, including 20 players, arrived at England as six out of their 10 corona virus-contaminated cricketers were kept down despite returning negative when tried the subsequent time.

    The Pakistan cricketers and 11 care staff individuals showed up on a sanctioned departure from Lahore and will be moved to Worcestershire.

    Coming out individually, wearing veils, the Pakistani players and care staff individuals were seen looking after separation.

    England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has caused game plans for their testing before they to go on a 14-day seclusion period, during which they will be permitted to prepare.

    The side will move to Derbyshire on July 13 to plan for their three-Test and three T20 international series against the home side in August-September.

    Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Wahab Riaz have tested negative in their subsequent tests however they would be sent to England simply after two of their progressive tests bring negative back.

    The six players will experience the third round of testing at some phase one week from now.

    Players who have again tried positive are Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Kashif Bhatti and Imran Khan, alongside masseur Malang Ali.

    Quick bowler Musa Khan and wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir, who were among the reserve players reached here alongside the group.

    The players who came to here on Sunday are Azhar Ali (Captain), Babar Azam (Vice-Captain), Abid Ali, Asad Shafiq, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Ahmad, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Musa Khan, Naseem Shah, Rohail Nazir, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan, Usman Shinwari, and Yasir Shah.

    Zafar Gohar, the left-arm spinner who played an ODI in 2015, will join the side from England and may be engaged with pre-coordinated arrangements.

    Watch: England is Safer Than Whatever is Happening in Pakistan Right Now Says Michael Holding

    Rohit Sharma Came Back Really Hard Because of a Strong Mindset After 2012: Irfan Pathan

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    Rohit Sharma Irfan Pathan

    India’s limited-overs deputy Rohit Sharma was known for his lazy elegance from the time he entered the international stage, but former teammate Irfan Pathan believes that there has always been more to the stylish opener than just talent.

    Speaking on Star Sports show Cricket Connected, former India all-rounder Irfan spoke about how Rohit always worked hard in early years even if his body language suggested otherwise, “Lot of people are mistaken when they see a guy who has a lot of time and he is slightly more relaxed than compared to Rohit.

    Then you say he needs to work hard! Same things were said about Wasim Jaffer when you look at his aura when he used to run very relaxedly when he used to bat he had a lot of time and we used to think — why isn’t he working hard — but actually, he was working hard.

    Hitman Rohit Sharma

    “Similarly with Rohit, from outside we used to think he might need to work harder, he might need to put more application. Whenever you talk to Rohit Sharma, he used to always talk about sensible things, he used to always talk about working hard and he used to always talk about the team first as well, that is why you see some of the results he got at the captain of the Mumbai Indians team. He got the beating of not playing the World Cup and then came back really hard because of a strong mindset after 2012.”

    Former teammate Robin Uthappa had also recently praised Rohit and said: “When I look at Rohit, I feel he has got eternity to play a ball. It just baffles you like where does he create that time. It’s amazing to watch and so effortless. He has always done well in India and abroad. In white-ball cricket, he dominates the scene right now. He is arguably one of the best batsmen in the world.

    “Given that situation, he must be going through a huge surge in confidence. He has reached a point in his career where he understands his batting well and he knows what works for him and how to approach him. I think he has figured out opening the batting and this opportunity came at the right moment for Rohit to capitalise on it. So it’s not a surprise that he is successful.”

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    Also read: Rohit Sharma Resumes Training After Long Break, Shares Post Workout Picture

    WATCH : MS Dhoni Does Organic Farming at His Ranchi Farmhouse, Video Goes Viral

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    Known for his straightforwardness, former India captain MS Dhoni – who has been away from the game since the 2019 Cricket World Cup – was seen doing some natural cultivating in his farmhouse in Ranchi.

    The video surfaced on social space on Saturday and became a web sensation in a split second, by and by demonstrating the ubiquity has not decreased by any means. Dhoni – who has an interest for bicycles was seen driving a tractor with equivalent impact through the homestead.

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    Exclusive Video Of Mahi Bhaiya Enjoying Doing Organic Farming !! ❤

    A post shared by MS Dhoni Fans Club (@dhoni.bhakt) on

    Toward the finish of the video, Dhoni, in a real to life way says, “Ek Round aur”. Dhoni turns 39 on July 7 and his fans would be eager to wish him as they do each year.

    Dhoni was scheduled to make an arrival to cricket in the money-rich Indian Premier League, which has now been delayed inconclusively due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dhoni would lead the CSK side as and when IPL 13 happens, which looks unsure starting at now because of the current situation.

    Dhoni Introduce his New Beast :

    Indian former cricket team captain MS Dhoni has taken a long break from cricket without any announcement. Dhoni has last seen in semifinals of the world cup 2019 a game where  India lost to New Zealand and exits from world cup tour.

    Literally, Mahi’s name hit the media in January when BCCI announced the names of centrally contracted players without Dhoni’s name. After a huge break, Thala Dhoni is expected to make his return in 13th edition of cash-rich Indian Premier League where he leads the Chennai Super Kings(3 times IPL trophy winners).

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni owns an enviable collection of cars and bikes. From heavy-duty bikes like Suzuki Hayabusa, Ninja H2, to SUVs like Hummer H2 and the GMC Sierra, Dhoni is a proud owner of several mean machines. However, his latest acquisition is a different one altogether.

    Presumably, due to his interest in organic farming, amidst the lockdown, the former India skipper was pictured driving a tractor from Mahindra Swaraj.

    WATCH : Keen to Turn Out For Kerala And Win Them a Few Tournaments: S Sreesanth Resumes Training

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    S Sreesanth is anticipating speaking to Kerala again after his spot-fixing boycott concludes this September.

    Sreesanth was given a lifetime restriction from cricket after his supposed inclusion in 2013 IPL spot-fixing embarrassment. The boycott was in the end decreased and the pacer is presently peering toward an arrival to serious cricket.

    “I am bowling with passion and slowly getting back my rhythm. I am enjoying my bowling and the process that a first-class cricketer has to undergo to perform at the Ranji level,” Sreesanth was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express.

    Kerala mentor Tinu Yohannan had before affirmed that the group will consider Sreesanth during the current year’s Ranji Trophy and that everybody is anticipating having him in the group once more.

    The 37-year-old Sreesanth has 211 wickets from 73 five star coordinates and is quick to speaking to Kerala once more.

    “Having a fast bowler as a coach is a blessing in disguise. Tinu understands the mind of a fast bowler and he will help me bowl at the optimum level. I am keen to turn out for Kerala and help them win a few tournaments in the process,” he said.

    Sreesanth is additionally peering toward to play in the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) class having cleaned his speciality at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai.

    “I have fond memories of Chennai. I learnt the ropes of fast bowling from Dennis Lillee and TA Sekar. I have great memories of playing at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The wickets, conditions and quality of batsmen make it challenging for bowlers. I would love to play in the TNCA league,” Sreesanth said.

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    Earlier Sreesanth has said that he asked and cried before BCCI-designated Commissioner, Sudhindra Nanavati, with the goal that they don’t rebuff Harbhajan.

    “It was all sorted and thanks to Sachin paaji (Sachin Tendulkar), you guys play in the same team, I said absolutely fine, I’ll go and meet him. We met and had dinner on the same night but the media took it to the next level,” Sreesanth told Cricketaddictor.

    “And even in front of Nanavati sir, they have the video clipping also if not, where I’m literally crying and begging and telling him not to ban or do anything with Bhajji paa, we are going to play together. I don’t want anything to be taken away from Bhajji paa because he is a match-winner, he has taken hat-tricks for India. I’ve just started playing and I want to win matches with Bhajji paa because I consider him as my elder brother…there is a video…. I don’t know whether they will give it to you or not….you can ask Nanavati sir,” he said.

    “But I’m absolutely fine with Bhajji paa….he’s changed a lot, I’ve….in public also he has said ‘Sree tu kahi bhi ho yaar, Maaf karde’….he was always my elder brother, maybe at that point of time it was different but he will always be a legend,” concluded Sreesanth.

     

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