James Hopes credits Ricky Ponting's relaxed environment and Shreyas Iyer's tactical captaincy for Punjab Kings' playoff success after 11 years. Hopes praises Arshdeep Singh's coachability and believes both Iyer and Singh deserve spots in the Indian squad for the England tour. He also highlights the team's focus on making impactful moments rather than dwelling on high scores.
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In a thrilling IPL match, Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh celebrated the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler by mimicking teammate Digvesh Rathi's signature notebook celebration. Rathi was suspended for a match. Akash's slower ball deceived Buttler, disrupting Gujarat Titans' chase of 236 runs.
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo attributes recent retirements in Indian cricket to cosmic shifts. He says the planetary alignment that fueled the greatness of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin has weakened. Lobo suggests KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are astrologically primed to take over. He also mentions Rajat Patidar as a potential surprise package.
Delhi Capitals' IPL campaign faltered after a promising start, winning only one home game at Kotla. Lack of homework on the home ground and inadequate pre-season training at the venue proved costly. Management's unclear strategies regarding batting order and bowler utilization, including Kuldeep Yadav's sporadic usage, further contributed to their struggles.
With Virat Kohli's Test retirement, Team India faces the daunting task of filling the crucial number 4 batting position. Michael Atherton expresses concern about finding a suitable replacement after decades of dominance by Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. While names like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are being thrown in the air, who will be India's pick for the England tour?
Jadeja, at 36 years of age, will be one of India's most experienced players going into the England series. Will the CSK man be named captain or not is a question yet to be answered. However, his message of gratitude on Instagram has sparked discussion and debate on whether the record-holder in tests deserves control of the team.
Amidst speculation over India's next Test captain, Wasim Jaffer suggests Shubman Gill should lead during the England tour whenever Jasprit Bumrah rests. Jaffer advocates for Bumrah as the primary choice, with Gill as vice-captain to gain experience. Bumrah's fitness concerns and past injuries make him an uncertain choice for all five Tests.
MS Dhoni's fans can rejoice as sources suggest he may not retire after the current season. Despite CSK's struggles and external doubts, Dhoni hasn't indicated this is his last year. Insiders believe his presence is vital to guide the young core and restore the team's championship caliber.
Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the "SRT 100" boardroom at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, celebrating his immense contribution to Indian cricket. He shared anecdotes from his career, including the low of the 2007 World Cup and the high of the 2011 victory.
Ben Stokes acknowledges India's formidable batting depth despite the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the five-Test series. Stokes highlighted Kohli's fighting spirit and competitiveness, noting his signature cover drive. He anticipates a challenging summer and expresses excitement about his return from injury, emphasizing the hard work put into his recovery.
Kuldeep Yadav achieved a significant milestone, becoming the 28th bowler and 11th spinner to claim 100 IPL wickets during the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. He reached this feat by dismissing Ryan Rickelton, who was caught by Madhav Tiwari. Among spinners, Kuldeep reached the milestone in 97 matches.