Saturday, July 04
AB de Villiers has suggested modifications to the World Test Championship format, advocating for a four-year cycle to ensure fairness and consistency among all Test-playing nations. His proposal follows South Africa's recent WTC victory and addresses concerns about the current points system and scheduling disparities.
England's Ollie Pope acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional skill, emphasizing the challenge of facing him across multiple series. Pope highlights the strategy of rotating strike to avoid Bumrah bowling consecutive deliveries and utilizing his full range of skills. Stuart Broad suggests the series outcome depends on Bumrah's fitness, with England hoping he doesn't play all five Tests.
Harshit Rana is staying with the Indian Test team in England. Team management made the decision. He was initially with the India ‘A’ team. The Headingley pitch's green look influenced the call. Jasprit Bumrah may miss some Tests. Rana's potential pace and bounce are valuable. Other India ‘A’ players are returning home.
Magnus Carlsen’s emotional outburst after losing to Gukesh has gone viral. Indian GM Pentala Harikrishna hilariously mimicked the fist smash in a FIDE interview. Even Anish Giri joined the fun earlier, tapping his fist before a game with a smile.
"That’s why people turn on the TV," says Rob Key, Managing Director of the England men's cricket team, as he Talks to TOI on the upcoming five-test series, the changing attitudes of English cricket & why it’s imperative to create the perfect environment for players to deliver their best.
R Ashwin's dropped catch proved costly as Chepauk Super Gillies triumphed over Dindigul Dragons by 8 runs in a thrilling TNPL encounter. Despite Ashwin's mishap, the Super Gillies' victory was sealed by TD Lokesh Raj's remarkable five-wicket haul in the death overs.
Chelsea defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opener, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Liam Delap debuted as a substitute in a sparsely attended match. Benfica and Boca Juniors drew 2-2, Argentine players Di Maria and Otamendi scored for Benfica. Flamengo also secured a 2-0 victory against Esperance in Group D.
England's veteran pacer James Anderson is set to captain Lancashire in their upcoming County Championship matches, filling in for Marcus Harris. This marks the 42-year-old's first time leading a professional team. Lancashire aims to improve their standing in Division Two, currently second from bottom. The veteran has also put his hat in the ring for the upcoming Big Bash League draft.
Jos Buttler lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's incredible talent, drawing comparisons to Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh after witnessing his explosive 35-ball century in the IPL. Buttler highlighted Suryavanshi's fearless approach and ability to dominate world-class bowlers like Siraj, Krishna, and Rashid Khan. He further praised the young batter's composed performance against Chennai, showcasing maturity beyond his age.
Harshit Rana joins the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against England. The Delhi pacer arrived in Leeds with the team. He previously played in the unofficial Test against England Lions. Rana has represented India in multiple formats. The team had an intra-squad warm-up match against India A. Several players gained valuable practice before the series.
