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  • Rishabh Pant Vs MS Dhoni: Diving Deep Into Test Career Stats Of India’s Finest | cricket news

    After a horrific accident on December 31, 2022, Rishabh Pant returned to Test cricket after almost over 600 days. The promising talent showcased his class with a Hundred against Bangladesh and just in his 34th Test game for India, Pant equaled MS Dhoni’s century record in Test cricket for India. Rishabh now has a ton against and in countries like England, Australia, India and South Africa, which is pretty impressive for his age with 2419 runs in the format with an average of 44.80 after 34 games.

    What’s more interesting is that Pant’s average while playing against Australia is 62.4 and 65 when playing games at home. Arguably, Pant is a monster performer for India especially when it comes to Test cricket. (5 Bowlers With Most Five-Wicket Hauls In Test Cricket)

    Many believe Pant is on his way to become the best wicketkeeper-batter in Test cricket for India but for that he needs to outshine the likes of MS Dhoni. Dhoni who left captaincy of Tests earlier than other formats did not have a fabulous record in Test cricket. He finished his Test career as a batsman with an average of 38.09. In the first 34 Test matches of Dhoni’s career, he scored 1,778 runs which is 641 runs less than Pant in the same amount of games.

    Coming to Pant’s road to recovery, he was admitted to a hospital in Dehradun, and as he started his road to recovery, a lot of surgeries were done. Earlier, it looked like Pant would at least take two years to recover as the former India skipper Sourav Ganguly who was working with the Delhi Capitals disclosed in February 2023 that Pant was going through a difficult time and would require a couple of years to make a comeback on the field.

    After all the hardships and struggles, Pant was able to make his comeback within 1.5 years after his accident as he was spotted playing in the Indian Premier League 2024. (R Ashwin Vs Nathon Lyon: Monty Panesar Picks The Better Spinner)

    Pant then made a return to the Indian team in white-ball sides and played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Recently, while playing in the Duleep trophy 2024, one of Pant’s cheeky digs went viral on social media. (With Burea Inputs)

  • IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant Scores Hundred On His Return To Test Cricket After 635 Days | cricket news

    India’s star batter Rishabh Pant smashed a solid century during India’s second innings against Bangladesh in the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. On the third day of play, Rishabh Pant started the innings with Shubman Gill and ended up getting a century on his return to Test cricket 635 days.

    Pant collected 109 runs off 128 balls before getting out to Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The left-hand batsman also smashed 13 fours and 4 sixes throughout his innings. He played some extraordinary shots all around the park and made his innings look effortless. The Delhi-based batsman also equaled the record of former India skipper MS Dhoni as both have six centuries under their belts in the Test format. Pant is now standing at the top of the list of most Test hundreds by an Indian Wicketkeeper. Pant scored six hundred in 58 innings while Dhoni took 144 innings to do the same.

    The moment Pant reached his hundred, fans went berserk on social media as they started lauding the left-hander.

    Rishabh Pant marks his return to Test cricket with a breezy century #WTC25 | #INDvBAN: https://t.co/rGbNF8A6pX pic.twitter.com/0QhACT03hy — ICC September 21, 2024

    Virat Kohli appreciating the hundred of Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/Djf6ZPOypc

    — Johns. (CricCrazyJohns) September 21, 2024

    A CENTURY on his return to Test cricket.

    What a knock this by @RishabhPant17

    Brings up his 6th Test ton!

    Live – https://t.co/jV4wK7BgV2…… #INDvBAN@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/A7NhWAjY3Z — BCCI (BCCI) September 21, 2024

    Prime example of comebacks are stronger than setbacks#RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/UxxpIt8As6 — Heera Thakur (deepakraghav012) September 21, 2024

    Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

    India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal or Virat Kohli who will open for India in T20 World Cup 2024? Sunil Gavaskar Picks This Opener | Cricket News

    India’s superstar batsman, Virat Kohli, has been in the form of his life during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, scoring over 700 runs. Despite facing consistent criticism from former India opener Sunil Gavaskar regarding his strike rate, Kohli’s stellar performance has earned him praise and a potential new role in the Indian lineup. Gavaskar, previously skeptical of Kohli’s strike rate, has now endorsed him to open alongside Rohit Sharma for India, citing his recent IPL form. Notably, Gavaskar expressed doubts about left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form, suggesting he may not be the ideal candidate to partner Sharma at the top of the order for the Men in Blue.

    India’s WC T20 2024 Warm-Up Match: Different Opening Combination

    India’s warm-up game against Bangladesh hinted at a different opening combination, with Sanju Samson partnering Sharma due to Kohli’s late arrival from the United States. While Rohit Sharma clarified that the team composition is not finalized, the absence of Jaiswal from the opening slot indicates he might not be the preferred choice for the T20 World Cup 2024. Gavaskar emphasized Kohli’s exceptional form and suggested that his place as an opener alongside Sharma is justified, considering his recent performances. Regarding Jaiswal, Gavaskar noted a decline in his form compared to previous outings.

    “The kind of form Virat Kohli has been in, especially in the second half of the season, he should open with Rohit Sharma. Good players are good players, the kind of form Kohli has shown in the IPL, he has to open the batting . It’s good to talk about the left-hand, right-hand combination on television, but good players are good players no matter where they bat,” Gavaskar said in an interview after the T20 World Cup opener between USA and Canada. “Yashasvi Jaiswal hasn’t been in the sort of form we saw him in during the Test series,” the India legend said of the left-hander who will compete with Virat for the second opener’s spot.

    Despite Kohli’s absence from the warm-up game, he remains hopeful of featuring in India’s playing XI as they kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. However, Jaiswal might have to wait for his opportunity, given the indispensability of Kohli and Sharma to the team’s top order.

    India’s World Cup campaign to begin soon

    India’s T20 World Cup journey includes matches against Ireland, Pakistan, USA, and Canada, with expectations high for Kohli’s potential role at the top alongside Sharma.

  • Will Rishabh Pant bat at number 3 for India in T20 World Cup 2024? Here’s what Rohit Sharma says | Cricket News

    During the build-up to India’s T20 World Cup squad announcement in late April, there was much debate over the best top-order combination, particularly whether Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma. However, Rishabh Pant’s promotion to No. 3 has surprised many. After India’s 60-run win against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup warm-up match in New York on Saturday, discussions emerged about Pant’s potential role in the top order following his explosive fifty.

    On June 1, India tried a new opening combination against Bangladesh, with Sanju Samson and captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting. Unfortunately, Samson struggled and was out for 1 of 6 balls. Pant then came in at No. 3 and shone with a powerful performance, hitting four sixes and four boundaries in just 32 balls. He scored an impressive 53 runs before retiring hurt, helping India reach a total of 182 for five. This performance sparked conversations about his possible role in the World Cup.

    After the match, Rohit Sharma addressed the speculation about India’s batting line-up for the World Cup. He explained that Pant was sent to bat at No. 3 to give him a chance, and the team has not yet finalized their batting order. Rohit said, “We wanted to give him an opportunity. “We haven’t nailed the batting line-up yet; we wanted most guys to get a hit in the middle,” he added.

    T20 World Cup 2024: India’s all-round performance in warm-up match

    India’s Performance in the Warm-Up Game India showcased an impressive performance in their only warm-up game before starting their T20 World Cup campaign, defeating Bangladesh by 60 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya led with aggressive batting, helping India post a total of 182 for five. The bowlers then delivered a clinical performance, restricting Bangladesh to just 122 for nine in 20 overs.

  • ‘Couldn’t even brush my teeth for two months…’: Rishabh Pant recalls struggling with injuries after car accident | Cricket News

    Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed that after his life-threatening road accident in December 2022, his injuries were such that he could not even brush his teeth for two months. Pant on Monday featured on the second episode of ‘Dhawan Karenge,’ a talk show hosted by Indian opening batter, Shikhar Dhawan on JioCinema.

    During the episode, the 26-year-old cricketer shared his experience after sustaining life-threatening injuries from a horrific accident that left him with multiple fractures and required ligament reconstruction and treatment for a knee injury. These injuries were critical to his career, but he recently made his comeback in IPL 2024 after a 15-month rehabilitation. (‘I will also be lifting the T20 World Cup 2024:’ Rinku Singh)

    While opening up on his post-injury experience, Rishabh shares, “Self-belief and self-confidence are very important while recovering from an injury because there are people saying all sorts of things around you, and you, as an individual, have to think about what’s good for you. The accident was a life-changing experience for me. When I got up after it, I was not even sure if I would be alive, but God was very kind to save me. I could not even brush my teeth for two months, and for six to seven months, I suffered with unbearable pain. I could not go to the airport because I was nervous about facing people in a wheelchair.”

    He further added, “Now that I am making a comeback in cricket, more than feeling pressure, I am excited. I feel this is kind of a second life, so I am excited but also nervous.” (MS Dhoni to become the next Indian team coach? Virat Kohli’s childhood coach says THIS)

    Pant also revealed that one incident in his life that made his mother angry when he was in fifth grade. It was when his father brought him a cricket bat worth Rs 14,000 and his mom got “super angry” with his father’s gift to his son.

    “It was my father’s dream to become a cricketer, and I am glad I could fulfil it. I decided I wanted to be a cricketer when I was in the 5th grade. My dad gifted me a bat worth Rs 14,000, and my mom got super angry,” he said.

    In the recently concluded IPL 2024, Rishabh’s team Delhi Capitals finished in the sixth spot with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and failed to move to playoffs. He scored 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of over 155 with three half-centuries and emerged as the team’s top run-getter. Now, Pant will make a comeback to international cricket during the ICC T20 World Cup, starting from June 1 in the West Indies and the USA.

  • DC vs LSG Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Delhi Capitals Vs Lucknow Super Giants In Arun Jaitley Stadium, 730PM IST, Delhi | cricket news

    Delhi Capitals (DC) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024 clash today. A lot happened after the last LSG clash at Lucknow as their team owner Sanjiv Goenka seemingly yelled at captain KL Rahul and the incident was caught on camera. After that video went viral, many India fans displayed their own displeasure at seeing and Indian player being mistreated like that in public view. The rumors began that Rahul may be dropped as captain after this season. There was a report that Rahul had not traveled with the team to Delhi for the match. But assistant coach Lance Klusener put all these rumors to rest when he said that there is not talk of change in captaincy within the Lucknow camp.

    Hopefully, we will see a KL Rahul-Rishabh Pant face-off in a match which is of utmost importance to both. Both LSG and DC have an outside chance to qualify for the playoffs, Their hopes are dependent on other match results as well. But firstly, they need to win their own games and hopefully, with a big margin.

    KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant can be good choices in your Dream11 team for this game. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs and Ayush Badoni are also must-haves in your fantasy team. Fraser-McGurk can even be your captain in this match.

    DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s

    Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed.

    Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: KL Rahul (c/wk), Arshin Kulkarni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ashton Turner, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan.

    DC vs LSG DREAM 11 PREDICTION

    WICKET KEEPERS: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran

    BATTERS: Jake Fraser-McGurk(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ayush Badoni

    ALL ROUNDERS: Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis

    BOWLERS: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

    DC vs LSG: Squads

    Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.

    Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, Matt Henry, Mohd. Arshad Khan.

  • RCB vs DC Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals In M Chinnaswamy Stadium, 730PM IST, Bengaluru | cricket news

    The upcoming clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Bengaluru promises to be a crucial encounter as both teams vie for a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL). DC currently occupies the fifth position in the points table, having secured six wins and suffered six losses, accumulating 12 points in total. Meanwhile, RCB finds themselves in the seventh spot, with five wins, seven losses, and 10 points to their name.

    In their previous outings, DC emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 7, while RCB secured a win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) just a few days prior. As the two teams prepare to battle it out on Sunday, fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling contest with high stakes.

    The spotlight of the season has undoubtedly been on Virat Kohli, who holds the prestigious Orange Cap for accumulating the most runs in the tournament thus far. Kohli has been in scintillating form, amassing a staggering 634 runs in 12 matches at a remarkable average of 70.44 and an impressive strike rate of 153.51. His outstanding performance includes a century and five half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 113 runs.

    Beyond the IPL, Virat Kohli boasts a remarkable record across all formats of the game, establishing himself as one of the modern greats of cricket. While he may not be the first or even among the top ten to achieve 100 professional cricket centuries, Kohli’s milestone is a testament to his legendary career and unmatched consistency on the field.

    As the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore gear up for their clash, fans anticipate Virat Kohli to deliver yet another stellar performance, not only for the sake of his team’s victory but also to etch his name further into the annals of cricketing history.

    RCB vs DC: Probable Playing 11s

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, Cameron Greem, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.

    Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: Abishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed.

    RCB vs DC DREAM 11 PREDICTION IPL 2024

    WICKETKEEPERS: Dinesh Karthik, Abhishek Porel

    BATTERS: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli(c), Tristan Stubbs

    ALL ROUNDERS: Will Jacks, Axar Patel (vc)

    BOWLERS: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed

    RCB vs DC: Squads

    RCB – Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj. , Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.

    DC – Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.

  • KKR Vs DC Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Delhi Capitals In Eden Gardens, 730PM IST, Kolkata | cricket news

    It is Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024 today. DC have recovered from a bad start in the season to win a couple of games on the run and have jumped to the fifth spot in the IPL 2024 points table. On the other hand, KKR have lost 3 out of their last five matches and need a strong comeback. The match will be played at Eden Gardens and expect fireworks as the stadium has already produced some high-scoring matches. In the last 5 IPL matches between these two teams, DC have won thrice while KKR were victorious just twice.

    Rishabh Pant, Jake Fraser-McGurk are in serious form. Fraser-McGurk, especially, has been a revelation in this IPL and all eyes will be on him in this game as well. KKR will be eyeing his wicket as if this batter does not get out, he will create problems for the hosts. Fraser-McGurk should definitely feature in your Dream11 team if you aim to earn big points. He can even be your captain.

    The differentiator in your fantasy team could be Angkrish Raghuvanshi from KKR. The batter has serious skills and many may not opt ​​for him. Rinku Singh is not in greatest of form, so he can be ignored. But if you want to bet on him, you can as many may not go for him. One does not know whether Mitchell Starc plays today or not. Take that call only when the toss has happened.

    KKR vs DC: Probable Playing 11s

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable XI: Phil Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora. (12th man)

    Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Salam. (12th man)

    KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

    Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk

    Vice-Captain: Sunil Narine

    Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Rishabh Pant

    Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer

    All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Axar Patel

    Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav

    DC vs KKR: Squads

    Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Full Squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy. , KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain.

  • India’ T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: Who Are The Confirmed Names? Who Are The Contenders Vying For A Spot? , cricket news

    India’s selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar is going to have some sleepless nights ahead of the squad announcement for the T20 World Cup 2024. Except for a few names, one cannot for sure still say that this is going to be the squad that will be in USA and West Indies for the mega event. There have been some outstanding performances in IPL 2024 which will make the job of the selectors even more tough. The tournament starts in June and the squad is likely to be announced by the start of May.

    Some of the names who are almost confirmed are veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav as the leading wrist spinner. Arshdeep Singh has had a good IPL so far, so he should too make the cut. But there are still nine spots up for grabs.

    Will Hardik Pandya get picked?

    Hardik Pandya, the batting all-rounder, is not in great form either with bat or ball which is a huge concern. However, if he is bowling and batting without any discomfort, Hardik should make the cut. Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh are two names who are fighting for one spot in India playing 11 at the World Cup. But selectors may opt to take both of them to WC as backups for each other. Shivam should easily make it as he can bowl too.

    Three-way battle really for keeper’s slot

    The fight is for the wicketkeeper’s slot. There are six contenders in the form of Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson and Dinesh Karthik. But the real battle mostly should be between Pant, Samson and Rahul. One or maybe two of them could be picked, depending upon what roles they are told to play.

    The bowling department: Tough fight among pacers

    Kuldeep should definitely be the first choice wrist spinner. But India will need another spinner, maybe a wrist or a finger spinner. It could be a battle between Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal who make the cut.

    Then came the pacers. Apart from Bumrah and Arshdeep, India will need 2 more pacers. These two names are very hard to pick. Delhi Capitals’ Khaleel Ahmed, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s T Natarajan, Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel, and even Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar have become contenders for the spot.

    With no Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj completely out of form, India will have to make a bold choice. Mayank Yadav can be a surprise and bold pick but also a risky one. He has an X-factor which is his extreme pace. But he also lacks experience.

    India’s likely T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant/Sanju Samson/KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Two more pacers and one spinner

  • EXPLAINED: Why Rishabh Pant Argued With On-Field Umpires During LSG vs DC Game In IPL 2024? , cricket news

    Emotions reached a boiling point during a thrilling clash between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024, as skipper Rishabh Pant found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with the on-field umpire. The incident, occurring during the fourth over, injected a dose of drama into an already pulsating encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. In a pivotal moment, Ishant Sharma’s delivery down the leg side to Devdutt Padikkal was deemed wide by the umpire, much to Pant’s dismay. The Delhi Capitals’ captain’s dissatisfaction was palpable as he vociferously contested the decision, ultimately leading to a review being called by the team. However, confusion ensued as replays confirmed the wide delivery, yet Pant continued to express his frustration towards the umpire.

    Insightful Analysis

    Former cricketers shed light on Pant’s actions, clarifying that his ire stemmed from the lack of utilization of the snickometer to ascertain whether there was an outside edge. Pant’s animated gestures towards the umpire, with gloves pressed against his ears, suggested his belief that there was a sound from the bat. Despite the controversy, the on-field umpire’s decision stood, resulting in Delhi Capitals losing the review.

    The Drama Unfolds

    The intensity of the on-field drama mirrored the competitiveness of the game, encapsulating the unpredictable essence of cricket and keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match.

    Pant’s Performance Shines Through

    Despite the distraction, Pant showcased his batting prowess with a blistering 41 off 24 balls, underlining his resilience and contributing significantly to Delhi Capitals’ victory. His performance highlighted his ability to thrive under pressure and added momentum to Delhi’s positive campaign in the IPL 2024.

    Reactions from the Cricket Fraternity

    Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist weighed in on Pant’s prolonged discussion with the umpire, emphasizing the importance of maintaining game flow and advocating for swifter resolutions to prevent disruptions. Gilchrist’s remarks underlined the need for simplicity in umpire-player interactions, suggesting penalties for players prolonging unnecessary conversations.