Wednesday, June 10
Sourav Ganguly addressed speculation surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures, emphasizing performance-based selection. He highlighted their phenomenal white-ball records, advocating for their continuation if they maintain high performance levels. However, the former India skipper remained tight-lipped on the rumours that the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia this October could be the final outing in the format for the celebrated duo.
Aakash Chopra predicts Rishabh Pant will surpass MS Dhoni's Test run record if he maintains his form and gets to play regularly. Despite being currently sidelined, Pant has already scored 3427 runs in 47 Tests, including eight centuries, surpassing Dhoni's six. Chopra highlights Pant's exceptional performance in England, where he has amassed over 1000 runs, suggesting he could become India's greatest wicketkeeper-batter.
Rohit Sharma's journey to becoming a destructive opener almost took a different turn. His childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, initially saw him as a promising off-spinner. Lad discovered Rohit's batting talent by chance when he saw him batting in school. Impressed by his skills, Lad promoted him to open, where he scored 140 runs.
In Chhattisgarh, Manish Bisi was accidentally given cricketer Rajat Patidar’s old number, leading to calls from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Mistaken for Patidar, he thought it was a prank until police intervened and returned the SIM. The 21-year-old called the experience unforgettable and shared that he hopes to meet Patidar.
R Praggnanandhaa, who has challenged Magnus Carlsen, shared insights into the World No. 1's greatness, highlighting Carlsen's exceptional intuition and ability to consistently make optimal moves. Praggnanandhaa emphasized Carlsen's mental fortitude, noting his relentless fighting spirit and resourcefulness in every game.
In Chhattisgarh, Manish Bisi was accidentally given cricketer Rajat Patidar’s old number, leading to calls from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Mistaken for Patidar, he thought it was a prank until police intervened and returned the SIM. The 21-year-old called the experience unforgettable and shared that he hopes to meet Patidar.
Mohammed Siraj's match-winning performances in England, where he took 23 wickets in the series, earned him high praise from Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar lauded Siraj's relentless attitude and intensity, stating that even Joe Root wouldn't enjoy facing him. Siraj responded with gratitude. Shubman Gill also praised Siraj's unwavering spirit, highlighting his crucial role in India's thrilling series-levelling victory.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed Alex Marshall, the former head of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, as a consultant for one year to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. This decision comes in response to numerous corruption complaints and aims to enhance vigilance and training within the BCB's ACU.
