The Gujarat Titans' all-rounder speaks about biding his time, his prospects for the tour of England after the IPL, Ashish Nehra and Gautam Gambhir's impact on him as coaches, and more
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The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai will feature Australia's Paul Reiffel and England's Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires. Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle will serve as the match referee. India and New Zealand reached the final after defeating Australia and South Africa respectively.
New Zealand faces uncertainty over the fitness of their key bowler Matt Henry ahead of the Champions Trophy final against India. Henry, the tournament's leading wicket-taker, injured his right shoulder during the semifinal match against South Africa. Coach Gary Stead is hopeful of his recovery, with the team giving Henry every chance to play in the crucial match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, struggling to replicate last season's aggressive approach, face Punjab Kings, who boast a fearless batting approach led by new batting sensation Priyansh Arya. Punjab have already posted two 200+ scores, showcasing their depth under Shreyas Iyer's leadership.
Steve Smith, the Australian cricket legend, has expressed his desire to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket makes a return after 128 years. Despite varying T20I performances, Smith has excelled in domestic leagues and recently scored a century in the Big Bash League. He remains committed to both international and franchise cricket.
In his final Test, New Zealand's Tim Southee equaled Chris Gayle's record of 98 Test sixes. He achieved this feat with three sixes against England, reaching 23 runs off just 10 balls. This explosive innings propelled him to joint-fourth on the all-time six-hitting list, just shy of Adam Gilchrist's 100 sixes.
Ricky Ponting highlights Mohammed Shami's pivotal return for India in the series against England, essential for upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy. Ravi Shastri stresses the importance of managing Shami's workload in ODIs as his performance and fitness will be key, easing pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and providing crucial bowling depth for India.
Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 106 propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a formidable 286/6, aiding a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Traversing a blistering start, Kishan's innings showcased his return to form, backed by notable contributions from teammates, and solidifying SRH's dominance in high-scoring IPL matches.
Rashid Khan, after lifting the IPL 2022 trophy, faced setbacks with Mumbai Indians Cape Town (MICT) finishing last in the SA20 league's first two seasons. However, his leadership turnaround in the third season, coupled with strong performances from teammates, culminated in MICT winning the SA20 title, marking a significant achievement for him and the franchise.
New Zealand's skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's dominant performance in the Champions Trophy final, where India chased a target of 252 with six balls to spare. Key contributions came from Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Santner praised his team's efforts, especially Rachin Ravindra's consistent performances, and expressed gratitude for the team’s collective efforts throughout the tournament.
The SA20 third edition has seen impressive performances from established players like Aiden Markram and rising stars like 18-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Delano Potgieter's all-round prowess and Trent Boult's lethal bowling have also been the highlights. Despite a tough start for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, historical resilience inspires confidence. MI Cape Town lead the standings, reversing past underperformances.