India and Mumbai Indians pace all-rounder Hardik Pandya gave an assurance around his bowling duties, stating he is putting in the effort to regain 100% bowling fitness and could be seen going in full tilt ahead of the T20 World Cup. Speaking to commentator Deep Dasgupta for host broadcaster Star Sports ahead of Saturday’s IPL 2021 encounter against Delhi Capitals (DC), Hardik said: “I will bowl soon.” The cricketer also stated he is “putting in best efforts” in recovering completely from the post-effects of his back surgery back in 2019 and believes he isn’t far away from resuming his fast-bowling duties at optimum speeds. Hardik’s absence…
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After being crowned champions of the County Championship 2021, Division 1 toppers Warwickshire completed a double, winning the Bob Willis Trophy final against Lancashire at Lord’s. Warwickshire came out triumphant by an innings and 199 runs in a dominating performance, reflecting their strong form and county champions status. They dismantled their rivals for scores of just 78 and 241, making 518 themselves and stitched a win that shall be remembered for its one-sided nature. The pace trio of Liam Norwell (2/9), Craig Miles (5/28) and Manraj Johal (3/29) began that dominance in the first innings for Warwickshire. Miles went on to clinch a five-fer, his 17th…
Delhi Capitals middle-order cricketer Shreyas Iyer was delighted to have made a big difference for his team in their victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday. In another low-scoring IPL 2021 encounter in Sharjah, Iyer’s unbeaten knock of 33 made a big impact for his team. Walking into bat with DC 30/3 chasing a target of 130 on one more dry and sluggish track in Sharjah, Iyer stitched two very important stands with skipper Rishabh Pant (26) and lower-order batter Ravichandran Ashwin (20*). https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/1444298807647170561 The latter would’ve been more satisfying as Iyer and Ashwin closed the door on MI when they could smell…
After a blip against Kolkata Knight Riders, DC quickly returned to the winning ways on Saturday, conquering defending champions Mumbai Indians in another low-scoring fixture in Sharjah. It was a bowlers’ show right throughout, where some timely contributions with the bat here and there made a big difference. One such was the unbeaten 33 off 33 from the former Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer, who produced a measured knock when his team desperately needed one. Chasing the 130-run target on another slow, low spin-friendly track in Sharjah, DC found themselves precariously placed at 30/3 after their top-order batters – Prithvi Shaw (6), Shikhar Dhawan (8) and Steve…
Former India player Ajay Jadeja stated that David Warner might be “kicking himself” at this point, seeing Kolkata Knight Riders keep their trust in Eoin Morgan as skipper despite his poor form with the bat. Unlike Sunrisers Hyderabad with Warner, KKR have persisted with Morgan and not contemplated dropping him from captaincy on the grounds of inapt batting returns in this year’s edition of the IPL. The England international has now made just 109 runs from 11 innings of the IPL 2021 with an embarrassing average of 10.90 and strike-rate of 100.92. However, at no stage of the tournament so far have the Knight…
An incident from Friday’s Premier League game triggered debates and controversy as PBKS skipper KL Rahul got a reprieve from the third umpire when it seemed that the batter was out caught by KKR fielder Rahul Tripathi. The incident is from the third ball of the 19th over in PBKS’ run-chase versus KKR. With the game delicately poised, Rahul hit the Riders pacer Shivam Mavi into the deep, where Tripathi made an excellent forward dive and seemed to have completed the catch. https://twitter.com/CricXtasy/status/1443997046923415552 But while Tripathi and the rest of the KKR fielders started celebrating, the umpires were mindful of the doubt…
Australia’s Test captain Tim Paine took a jibe at former England skipper Kevin Pietersen for his recent remarks on the likelihood of this winter’s Ashes going ahead. Credit: LDI Pietersen’s comment was in the wake of reports and speculations that the top cream of England players, including Test match captain Joe Root, might not travel Down Under if their families are not allowed with them and there is no leniency on the quarantine and bio-bubble front. “There is NO WAY I would go to The Ashes this winter. ZERO chance! Unless, the ridiculous quarantine rules were squashed and my family could…
On Thursday, CSK became the first to secure a berth in the IPL 2021 playoffs after beating SRH in Sharjah by six wickets. The Kings clinched another comprehensive win to add to their tally for the tournament. MS Dhoni’s men have won nine of their eleven games and are sure of finishing in the top four. Their aim will now be to consolidate their numero uno spot in the table and ensure they have an extra opportunity during the next stage just in case they falter initially. On the day, CSK opted to retain their preferred combination of four quicks and two…
Former chief selector MSK Prasad thinks Rahul Dravid should be appointed India’s next head coach as Ravi Shastri’s successful tenure comes to a close with the coming T20 World Cup in Oman and UAE. Credit: Hindustan Times “In my heart, I had this feeling. I was challenged recently by my colleagues that definitely post Ravi bhai’s era, MS has to come into the role of a mentor and Rahul Dravid as a coach.” “These were the discussions I had with my fellow commentators while I was doing commentary during the IPL. I had a feeling that Rahul, being the studious person…
Delhi Capitals’ promising Indian quick highlighted his head coach’s influence on the team and him. Avesh said Ponting, when he speaks of the mental side of the game, gives him and other players “goosebumps.” Ponting has been with the Delhi franchise since the start of the 2018 IPL season, and since then, the team has only moved forward. The Capitals made the playoffs for the 2019 season after a seven-year drought and enjoyed their best result in IPL history last year when they reached the final. Credit: BCCI In the IPL 2021 as well, DC have been one of the top-table sides so…