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Gambhir To Not Travel With Team India For SA T20Is.

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VVS Laxman will be the head coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The former India batter was appointed the interim head coach as Gautam Gambhir will be traveling to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India will take on South Africa in four T20Is which will be played in Durban, Gqeberha, Centurion, and Johannesburg on November 8, 10, 13, and 15 respectively. While the team for South Africa will depart around November 3, the team for Australia is expected to leave by November 10-11.  The report further claimed that coaches working at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), like Sairaj Bahutule, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, and Subhadeep Ghosh, will be part of the coaching staff under Laxman. India has handed maiden call-ups to pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak and middle-order batter Ramandeep Singh for the four-match T20I tour of South Africa. With pace sensation Mayank Yadav, who made a sensational debut in the recent T20 series against Bangladesh, and middle-order batter Shivam Dube unavailable for selection because of injuries, the selectors decided to pick left-arm pacer Vijaykumar to bolster the pace attack that includes T20 World Cup-winner Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, and Yash Dayal, who was part of the Test squad recently but is yet to make his international debut. Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has done well for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last couple of seasons after making his debut for them in IPL 2023. Another T20 World Cup winner Hardik Pandya will be the most experienced pace option for skipper Suryakumar Yadav in the 15-member squad. In the absence of late-dasher Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh will add more muscle to the middle order which will have Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh as main batters besides skipper Yadav. Ramandeep Singh had played a vital role in the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL2024 triumph with his brilliant late hitting. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are likely to open the innings which seems a given especially after the hundred Samson struck against Bangladesh recently. Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi are the three main spinners in the squad while Jitesh Sharma will be hoping to share the wicketkeeping duties with Sanju Samson. India’s squad for 4 T20Is against South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal. The story has not been edited by 24x7sportshub and is published from a syndicated feed.

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Rohit Told To Leave Out Bumrah For Mumbai Test, Karthik Explains Reason

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As the Indian cricket team stares at a whitewash against New Zealand, having already lost 2 matches of the series, captain Rohit Sharma has been sent a bold message to eave out Jasprit Bumrah. Arguably the finest pace bowler in the country, Bumrah hasn’t been effective as much as the team would’ve liked him to be on spin-friendly pitches against New Zealand. Ahead of the third Test in Wankhede, Dinesh Karthik has told the Indian team management to give Bumrah a rest ahead of the Australia tour. “Jasprit Bumrah definitely needs a rest without a doubt. That is happening, and you will see Mohammed Siraj come in. I can’t think of any other change unless someone has a niggle. I don’t see any reason why the batters who played this game or the bowlers should not get an opportunity,” Karthik told Cricbuzz. Washington Sundar was the top performer with the ball for India in the Pune Test that was primarily dominated by spinners. Yet, India failed to pull themselves level with a win, suffering a second straight loss to go 0-2 down in the series. While a knee jerk reaction isn’t expected from the Indain team ahead of the must-win Test in Wankhede, keeping the World Test Championship in mind, some changes are expected to be made with the XI. Karthik doesn’t think many changes would be made in India’s batting unit despite the woeful show in the first two matches. But, Mohammed Siraj replacing Jasprit Bumrha is a change that the former India wicket-keeper batter does see taking place. “The loss and the disappointment of the defeat are still weighing very heavily on my mind. I am not able to think very clearly about what the XI will be. It’s too short a notice to be honest. But if I had to think straight away, I would say rest Bumrah and bring back Siraj,” Karthik added.

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Watch: Virat Kohli In Disarray After Bizarre Dismissal, Swings His Bat In Frustration

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After getting clean bowled for just one run by Mitchell Santner, India’s talismanic batsman Virat Kohli wasted yet another chance to get back to his best. Following Shubman Gill’s dismissal of LBW for 30 runs in the morning session of the second Test in Pune, Kohli came out to bat.  When he played his ninth ball of the innings, Virat Kohli miscalculated the ball’s direction, causing him to smash his stumps. In the first innings of the second Test, Kohli once again let the fans down with his bat after struggling in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test against the Kiwis. Kohli got yorked while attempting to sweep a longer delivery from Santner; the ball passed through the space between his bat and the ball and struck the stumps. When Kohli realized he would have to walk back to the pavilion, his expression was one of shock. Since 2021, Virat Kohli has not performed as effectively against spinners in Asia. In the 26 innings that he has played, Virat Kohli has amassed 606 runs and been removed 21 times. He had a strike rate of 49.67 and an average of 28.85 in these games. Kohli hasn’t recently displayed the kind of form that made him a world-beater, regardless of the format. In the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, Rishabh Pant just surpassed him as well. With seven wickets in the first innings, Washington Sundar led India in wicket-taking, while Ashwin added three more to help the Kiwis be bowled out for 259 runs. Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, was removed for a duck on the ninth ball he faced, failing to put up a significant score. For more latest cricket updates, visit www.24x7sportshub.com.

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Top 5 Best Cricket Players of All Time

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Cricket is a sport that billions of people worldwide love. Some players have made people go crazy about it with their great performances. If you wondering who are they, we have got you covered. The game was invented in the sixteenth century in England and has now spread worldwide, especially in nations like Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India. Here are the top 5 best cricket players of all time: Virat Kohli – best cricket players of all time: Virat Kohli ranks among cricket’s all-time greats. His outstanding achievements have cemented his place in the sport’s annals. Many regard him as one of the finest batsmen. Kohli started his international journey in 2008 and swiftly climbed to become one of cricket’s best players ever. People also admire Virat Kohli for his commitment, physical prowess, and robust batting style. Test ODI T20 IPL Matches 104 265 115 223 Innings 177 256 107 215 Not Outs 11 39 31 32 Runs 8119 12471 4008 6624 Highest Score 254 183 122 113 Average 48.91 57.47 52.74 36.2 Balls Faced 14628 13408 2905 5129 Strike Rate 55.5 93.01 137.97 129.15 Hundreds 27 44 1 5 Double Hundreds 7 0 0 0 Fifties 28 64 37 44 Fours 913 1172 356 578 Sixes 24 128 117 218 MS Dhoni – best cricket players of all time: Mahendra Singh Dhoni known to most as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer who led the Indian national cricket team. Many consider him one of the greatest cricketers in history, and he’s famous for his cool and composed leadership style. He started playing for India and then took charge of the team for about a decade. As the captain of India’s cricket team, Dhoni led them to win the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the Asia Cups in 2010 and 2016, and also the Commonwealth Bank series in 2007-08 and the Asia Cup in 2010. Test ODI T20 IPL Matches 90 350 98 234 Innings 144 297 85 206 Not Outs 16 84 42 79 Runs 4876 10773 1617 4978 Highest Score 224 183 56 84 Average 38.09 50.58 37.6 39.2 Balls Faced 8248 12303 1282 3682 Strike Rate 59.12 87.56 126.13 135.2 Hundreds 6 10 0 0 Double Hundreds 1 0 0 0 Fifties 33 73 2 24 Fours 544 826 116 346 Sixes 78 229 52 229 AB DE Villiers – best cricket players of all time: He’s a South African cricket player who has retired, and people call him ABD. He also captained the South African national team in the past. ABD is considered one of the greatest cricket players of all time. He made his international debut in December 2004, and since then, his bold and unique playing style has caught everyone’s attention. Also, many regard him as one of the best ODI players ever and rank him among the world’s top batsmen. Test ODI T20 IPL Matches 114 2278 78 184 Innings 191 218 75 170 Not Outs 18 39 11 40 Runs 8765 9577 1672 5162 Highest Score 278 176 79 133 Average 50.66 53.5 26.12 39.71 Balls Faced 16076 9473 1237 3403 Strike Rate 54.52 101.1 135.17 151.69 Hundreds 22 25 0 3 Double Hundreds 1 0 0 0 Fifties 46 53 10 40 Fours 1024 840 140 413 Sixes 64 204 60 251 Chris Gayle – best cricket players of all time: Chris Gayle, a West Indian cricketer, has a reputation as one of cricket’s most destructive batsmen. He’s played for several teams, including the West Indies, Jamaica, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He bats left-handed and opens the innings. Chris holds the distinction of being the first player to score a hundred in Twenty20 Internationals, a double hundred in ODIs, and a triple hundred in Test matches. He also owns the record for the highest individual score in Twenty20 Internationals and the quickest hundred in World Twenty20. Test ODI T20 IPL Matches 103 301 79 142 Innings 182 294 75 141 Not Outs 11 16 7 16 Runs 7215 10480 1899 4965 Highest Score 333 215 117 175 Average 42.19 37.7 27.93 39.72 Balls Faced 11970 12019 1381 3333 Strike Rate 60.28 87.2 137.51 148.96 Hundreds 15 25 2 6 Double Hundreds 3 1 0 0 Fifties 37 54 14 31 Fours 1046 1128 158 405 Sixes 98 331 124 357 Sachin Tendulkar – best cricket players of all time: Sachin Tendulkar, the master of the cricket world, stands out as one of the greatest cricket players ever. He used to play and captain for India, and many think he’s among the top batsmen cricket has seen. In international cricket’s history, he holds the record for most runs. Tendulkar is the only one to score a double hundred in a one-day international match (ODI) and has racked up over 34,000 runs throughout his career. He’s also hit 100 centuries. Test ODI T20 IPL Matches 200 463 1 78 Innings 329 452 1 78 Not Outs 33 41 0 9 Runs 15921 18426 10 2334 Highest Score 248 200 10 100 Average 53.79 44.83 10.0 33.83 Balls Faced 29437 21367 12 1948 Strike Rate 54.08 86.24 83.33 119.82 Hundreds 51 49 0 1 Double Hundreds 6 1 0 0 Fifties 68 96 0 13 Fours 2058 2016 2 295 Sixes 69 195 0 29 Conclusion The cricket world is full of talented players, each with a distinct playing style. We’ve just looked at the top 5 best cricket players of all time. These athletes have shown incredible talent and put on amazing performances, making their mark in cricket history. Their fantastic showings have set the bar high for upcoming players. For further information, visit www.24x7sportshub.com.

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Top 5 Memes On Day 1 of 2nd PAK vs. ENG 2024 Test.

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The second test match between Pakistan and England commenced on Tuesday (October 15) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The host team captain, Shan Masood, won the toss and opted to bat first on a surface that was also used for the previous match.  The side managed to score 259 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the stumps on Day 1. Left-arm spinner Jack Leach gave England a good start in the contest by dismissing Abdullah Shafique (7) and Shan Masood (3) inside the first ten overs and reducing Pakistan to 19/2.  Saim Ayud (77) and Kamran Ghulam rescued their side from the troubling situation by putting together a 149-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo tackled the spinners with sensible batting and took full toll on loose deliveries.  Replacing Babar Azam in the number four position, Kamran Ghulam (118) hit a brilliant century on debut to make an instant impression. England made a comeback in the second half of the day with a couple of quick wickets. Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Agha Salman (5) remained unbeaten at the crease at stumps for Pakistan after reaching 259/5. Fans enjoyed the action that transpired on Day 1 of the second test between England and Pakistan. They expressed their reactions by sharing memes on social media platforms.  Here are some of the best 5 memes:

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Pakistan can save India from the elimination of Women’s T20 World Cup and stop an 8-year embarrassment.

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After losing to Australia, India was on the verge of an embarrassing group-stage elimination at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. India has exited the competition for the earliest time in eight years, having experienced the same fate three times in a row in 2012, 2014, and 2016.  They had advanced to the semifinals in three of the previous editions, and one of those saw them reach the final. To secure a spot in the semifinals, India had to defeat the current champions by a significant margin. India had the potential to top the table if they had defeated Australia’s net run rate.  Despite captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s undefeated half-century, Australia’s pursuit of 152 was not enough as they held India to 142 for nine in 20 overs. India appeared to be well-positioned in the chase, and Harmanpreet had help from Deepti Sharma as they struck a string of boundaries to rekindle India’s hopes.  Harmanpreet was left despondent after Sophie Molineux dismissed the left-hander and Annabel Sutherland went through the rest of the line-up, taking three wickets in her final over. How Pakistan could keep India from losing the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign With the victory, Australia advanced to the semifinals for the ninth time in a row, having never failed to qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup. Conversely, India finished their campaign with four points from four games and presently holds the second position in the Group A points standings. With one match remaining in Group A, they can still go to the semifinals. India might go to the semifinals if their bitter rival Pakistan defeats New Zealand on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium, even if it is by a narrow margin. The White Ferns would finish the tournament with four points and a lower NRR than the Women in Blue. In Group A, Pakistan will want to try their luck at pulling off a complete show-stopper. They may defeat India to join Australia in the semifinals if they win by a margin of 47 to 60 runs when they bat first against New Zealand or if they manage to reach the goal in fewer than 10 overs. India would be formally eliminated from the Women’s T20 World Cup event if New Zealand wins, regardless of the margin, as the Sophie Devine-led team will have six points at the end of the competition. For the latest news, visit www.24x7sportshub.com.

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Pakistan suffered a humiliating first in 147-year Test history, losing by innings despite a 500+ score vs England

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On the fifth day of the first Test, England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs, securing a decisive victory. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was unable to bat owing to illness, therefore Pakistan’s chances of a comeback were dashed as they resumed on 152-6 in their second innings, managing only 220-9.  With four wickets to cement England’s supremacy following their crushing 823-7d in the first innings, Jack Leach was instrumental in destroying Pakistan’s lower order and denying the hosts any hope of rallying. Pakistan’s miserable run of defeats set new records as they became the first team to lose a Test match by an innings despite amassing over 500 runs in the opening innings.  Pakistan’s difficulties in the longest format were demonstrated by this, their sixth straight Test loss and their seventh home loss in the previous nine games. Day 5: England’s fast bowlers hit the two overnight batsmen, Aamer Jamal and Agha Salman, with bouncers early in the day. Jamal recovered after being struck by a ball with a flaming bounce from Brydon Carse, which brought up his half-century. Then, England’s fifth failed catch of the innings came when stand-in skipper Ollie Pope dropped a tough opportunity at square leg, giving him a lifeline. He finished on 55 not out. After removing Shaheen Afridi with a spectacular catch off his bowling, Leach had Naseem Shah stumped to complete the victory. There was nothing to be gained for the bowlers on the flat Multan wicket, but England produced an incredible performance. After losing the toss and spending more than a day and a half on the field, Pakistan scored 556 runs, setting the stage with an incredible 823 runs, led by Joe Root’s career-best 262 and Harry Brook’s first-ever triple century. Sixth consecutive loss Since taking over for Babar Azam as captain, Pakistan has lost six straight games under Shan Masood’s leadership. He could not have started his captaincy any worse. Pakistan has lost the first Test in Multan, two at home against Bangladesh, and three on the road against Australia. Pakistan is struggling at the bottom of the standings with only two wins in eight matches during the current cycle, meaning their chances of making it to the World Test Championship final are all but gone. For more latest updates, visit www.24x7sportshub.com.

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Kane Williamson will not join New Zealand’s squad for the India tour, as selectors provide a worrying update just days before the first Test.

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New Zealand endured a severe setback ahead of their Test series against India, as top batsman Kane Williamson is a major concern owing to a groin injury. Selector Sam Wells stated that Williamson would miss the first part of the tour and stay in New Zealand to recuperate after suffering the injury during the second test against Sri Lanka. The Black Caps, who are already under strain due to their recent troubles in the longest version of the game, have additional reason to be concerned about this. “The advice we’ve received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and recover now, rather than risk aggravating the injury,” Wells said, underscoring the significance of Kane Williamson’s recuperation. While the team is still optimistic that Kane Williamson will make a comeback later in the series, his early absence severely hurts New Zealand’s prospects of winning at home against an excellent Indian side. Uncapped all-rounder Mark Chapman, who has performed well in white-ball forms and is regarded as a potent spin bowler, has been called up by New Zealand to fill in for Williamson. Chapman’s inclusion is meant to cover for Kane Williamson’s absence because of his subcontinental knowledge, particularly against India’s formidable spin attack. Wells stated, “We think Mark is one of our best spin players and has a proven track record in the sub-continent.” To make matters worse for New Zealand, they enter the India series coming off a four-match losing run after being soundly defeated 2-0 by Sri Lanka. The fact that they have never won a Test series in India only serves to exacerbate their current woes in the cricket format. After Tim Southee resigned as captain after the Sri Lankan debacle, opener Tom Latham would also serve as team captain. Bracewell departs following the first test. Additionally, Michael Bracewell will only be available for Bengaluru’s first Test before having to travel home to give birth to his second child. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who was born in India, will take Bracewell’s position for the remaining two tests in Pune and Mumbai. He brings experience from the subcontinent to the table. Other than adding Chapman and Sodhi, the team is almost the same as it was during the series defeat to Sri Lanka. On October 16, New Zealand will take on India in a series that will try to break their long-standing bad record on the subcontinent. For more latest updates, visit www.24x7sportshub.com.

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Are You Ready For India vs Afghanistan at 8pm?

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The draw for the second round of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in Barbados, where India will begin its Super 8s campaign, is ideal, according to Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. Their group includes Australia, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, so getting to the semifinals should be easy. In the Twenty20 International rankings, several rivals are rated lower than India, including Australia (ranked No. 2). On the table, Bangladesh (ranked No. 9) and Afghanistan (ranked No. 10) are far lower. India will play Afghanistan at Kensington Oval on Thursday. Afghanistan is recognized for being a formidable opponent, having already upset New Zealand, a side that is well-known for its reliable results in ICC games, in the first round. The Kiwis had not made it out of that attack. Afghanistan is also more familiar with the environment, having played all of its games in the Caribbean. India, on the other hand, will play their first match in the West Indies tomorrow. Not only can they learn how to handle the strain of T20 cricket, but several of Afghanistan’s players have also refined their abilities in the Indian Premier League. Afghanistan has shown significant progress in the last few years. Known for their powerful bowling, they can now challenge any assault because of their impressive batting development. Even though they are rated 10th in the world, they are not to be taken lightly since they have a reputation for punching above their weight. Yet there is some justification for India’s top rating. They have a versatile squad that can play well against any side in any situation. They can bench a batsman of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s calibre. In the ICC rankings, he is ranked seventh, behind only Suryakumar Yadav. The result will mostly depend on how successfully the Indian hitters handle Afghanistan’s spinners, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, and Mohammed Nabi. The pitch at The Oval in Bridgetown has lately suited batters. For players like Shivam Dube, who is being specially trained for this challenge, the idea of taking them on might be very alluring. To consistently challenge the opponent with a left-right combination—an attribute that past Indian teams lacked—he must step up in the middle order. It is also anticipated that Virat Kohli will step up. After three poor World Cup performances, many are expecting him to do well. He had not let a single sinew at the nets go unstrained over the last two days. A hungry Kohli is about to deliver a massive blow, and what more could India want from their great opener than a solid start?

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Are You Ready For IND vs. IRE Head-To-Head Record

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India’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign begins at the Nassau County Stadium against Ireland in New York. When Rohit Sharma names his squad at the toss, many issues will be resolved. Chief among them is whether Virat Kohli or Yashasvi Jaiswal would face him in the opening position. To win the championship, Rohit and Kohli will be driven. Both players have had setbacks as players and leaders since they were a part of India’s final triumph in an International Cricket Council (ICC) competition in 2013. In particular, Rohit turned 37 earlier this year, meaning that this may be his final opportunity to win a second T20 World Cup title—he took home the trophy in the tournament’s 2007 debut. Then there’s the side tale of India’s greatest batsman, Rahul Dravid, the head coach who is leaving. India fielded a strong side in the 2023 World Cup under the previous captain of that country, and they crushed opponents in the final. Despite being one of the best Test sides in the world, India was defeated by Australia in the World Test Championship final the previous year. Since Dravid has stated that he will not be staying on as head coach of the senior Indian side after the event, the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies will be his final opportunity to capture an ICC trophy. Head-To-Head Statistics India and Ireland have squared off seven times, with the former emerging victorious each time. India has won all three of the one-day internationals (ODIs) that the two teams have played in, meaning that they have never lost an international match against Ireland. The best-run scorer in this T20I match is former Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie, who scored 156 runs in six innings (138.05. With 151 runs at a strike rate of 175.58 in just two innings, India’s Deepak Hooda is in second place. With 149 runs scored at a strike rate of 137.96 in three innings, Rohit ranks third among the players who will be playing in New York in terms of run scoring. Craig Young, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Kuldeep Yadav are equal for the most wickets in this match with seven. With six wickets, Jasprit Bumrah is ranked second.

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