Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, stressed the significance of keeping the broader perspective in mind and preparing for the 2023 World Cup. He explained that they will find a balance between offering opportunities to players and striving for victories, even if it entails resting senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With the Asia Cup and World Cup on the horizon and injuries affecting the team, Dravid believes it’s crucial to provide game time to backup players such as Sanju Samson and Axar Patel. Also read: Jasprit Bumrah Completely Fit: Return Against Ireland Confirmed…
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Ricky Ponting recently discussed the banter within the WhatsApp group for commentators on The ICC Review show with host Sanjana Ganesan. Despite lacking support, Ponting humorously mentioned that he has enough material to retaliate, pointing out that Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton, unlike him, have never been part of a victorious Ashes team. Ponting admitted he tends to stay reserved until provoked, but when needed, he will stand up to defend himself and his country. Ricky Ponting humorously mentioned that in the commentary box, he and Mark Taylor were the only Australians, with Mel Jones joining for the first couple…
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of competitive cricket for almost a year due to a back injury, is now fully fit and ready to make his much-anticipated return to international cricket. He is set to be part of the upcoming Ireland tour. Bumrah last played in September 2022 during T20Is against Australia before his back injury recurred, leading to a prolonged absence. He has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru since undergoing back surgery in March this year. According to reports, Bumrah has been bowling with full intensity in the nets…
In the second ODI, the Indian cricket team’s playing XI saw a notable change with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being rested. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan continued to open the innings, just like in the first ODI. Sanju Samson was promoted to bat at No. 3, and Suryakumar Yadav came in at No. 6. There were high expectations from Samson, as his fans had been expressing their support on social media for him to get opportunities. However, the Rajasthan Royals captain could only manage to score nine runs off 19 balls before being dismissed. Former BCCI selector Saba Karim…
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Stuart Broad, the seasoned England fast bowler, has revealed that the fifth Ashes Test will mark the end of his cricketing journey. With an impressive tally of over 600 wickets in the format, he joins an elite group as the second fast bowler and fourth bowler overall to achieve this feat. His retirement will leave him as England’s second-highest Test wicket-taker, trailing only his long-time teammate and pace partner, James Anderson. “Tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of cricket,” said Stuart Broad on Sky Sports Cricket after the third day’s play at the Oval on Saturday. “It has…
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