The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is making history with the first-ever Italian player, Thomas Draca, joining the registration roster. Scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the auction features a pool of 1,574 players vying for 204 slots. Draca, a 24-year-old with international T20 experience, joins a competitive field dominated by players from South Africa and Australia.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KuvsmGa
Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh captain, has been reported for a suspect bowling action during his recent County Championship appearance for Surrey. Umpires raised concerns over the legality of his bowling action, prompting an ECB investigation. While not suspended, Shakib is required to undergo further testing.
Virat Kohli, celebrating his 36th birthday, faces a challenging phase in his career despite achieving numerous records, including the most ODI centuries in history. As India gears up for the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Kohli will be looking to overcome his recent struggles and lead his team to victory.
Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who played 40 Tests for India and appeared in 170 IPL matches, announces retirement after current Ranji Trophy season. Saha plans to represent Bengal one last time. His national career ended in 2021, but he contributed to Gujarat Titans' inaugural IPL victory in 2022.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's poor form continues as India suffered a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the home Test series against New Zealand. Both players are criticized for their batting failures and advised to play domestic cricket before the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which begins on November 22 in Perth.
Moises Caicedo's goal denied Manchester United a win, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrated Bruno Fernandes' penalty, but United remain 13th in the table. The match highlighted ongoing issues for United, set to see Ruben Amorim as their new manager soon.
India's 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in a home Test series marks a historic low. Tactics of head coach Gautam Gambhir, previously successful in IPL, are facing criticism. Critics like former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali highlight the reliance on turning tracks and call for a focus on proper Test match planning for upcoming series in Australia.
Ajaz Patel's 5/103 in the Mumbai Test against India helped New Zealand restrict the hosts to 263 in their first innings. Patel noted the difficulty of the batting conditions and praised Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for their crucial performances. With Mitchell Santner out, Patel aims to maintain control on the challenging wicket for a potential win.
Ravichandran Ashwin's spectacular catch and strong bowling performance, alongside Ravindra Jadeja, revived India's hopes against New Zealand at Wankhede in a match dominated by spin. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant's crucial partnership steadied India's innings, showcasing aggressive and strategic batting, with both contributing vital scores in challenging conditions.
Ravindra Jadeja, overcoming recent struggles, took a remarkable five-wicket haul against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test. This performance, crucial for Jadeja, reinforced his position ahead of the upcoming series against Australia. He credited his improved form to better conditions and continuous support from captain Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of slight turn and bounce for his success.
India struggled with a sudden collapse, losing three wickets within six runs towards the end of Day 1, leaving them at 86/4 in response to New Zealand's 235. Notable performances from India's spinners Ravindra Jadeja (5/65) and Washington Sundar (4/81) were overshadowed by batting mishaps, including Virat Kohli's run-out and poor shot selections.