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  • 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.

  • IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch? , cricket news

    IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch?

    The Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash in IPL 2024 saw a controversial moment when Sanju Samson was dismissed in the 16th over if the innings. Samson was batting on 86 and all RR hopes were pinned on him as 60 runs were still required off 27 deliveries. Samson was a crucial wicket for DC and they were pretty relieved to see his back as the RR captain was held at long on boundary. But the dismissal is still being discussed as many of the Sanju and RR fans feel the third umpire was wrong to judge him out. RR could manage just 201 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 20 runs.

    What is the controversy?

    Samson hit the ball down the ground but with not much elevation. Shai Hope, fielding at long on boundary, caught it at chest height. However, his legs were very close to the boundary cushions. So close that it appeared as if Hope’s shoes had brushed the cushions. Hope claimed the catch but the onfield umpire wanted to check the legitimacy of the catch by going upstairs and dialed Michael Gough, who was the man-in-charge for this game.

    IPL has got rid of soft signal. Now, what is a soft signal? While the onfield umpire transfers the responsibility to make some decisions to third umpire because the naked eye could not grab some visuals, he or she used to call it out or not out. This was called a soft signal. The third umpire used to look at the replays to see if the onfield decision can be reversed or not. The onfield umpire makes this soft signal by keeping in mind various factors. IPL stopped using soft signals from 2021 IPL while ICC scrapped it in 2023 for contentious catches.

    In Sanju’s case, umpire Gough was on his own to decide the fate of the batter. However, he himself needed to be fully assured that Hope had touched the cushions. While Hope’s feet were close to the ropes, the shadows created by them and the cushion was not making it very clear that the contact really happened. Umpire Gough stuck to the process and rules. There was no way he was going to get a clear picture. There was no soft signal here. Gough did not see any conclusive evidence to judge it not out.

    After looking at the available camera angles, Gough could not reach to a conclusion that Hope had not taken a legitimate catch. The decision is not saying that it was a clean catch. Rather it is saying that there was no enough evidence to say that it was not a legitimate catch.

  • SRH vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals In Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, 730PM IST, Hyderabad | cricket news

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are two of the most destructive teams in IPL 2024 and they meet today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Expect fireworks as the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma will look to attack from ball number 1. While RR are number 1, SRH are fifth in the points table. RR will be looking to bat first as SRH have been very poor as a chasing side this IPL. SRH have lost a couple of games in the trot and will be aiming to bounce back in this game today at their homeground.

    SRH still have five games to go this season and if they are able to win even four, they should be able to make it to the playoffs. They just need to ensure they are chasing well this time if they lose the toss and asked to bat second.

    As far as Dream11 Prediction goes, do get the fab four of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Klaasen, Head into the XI. Even Abhishek Sharma should be included. Pat Cummins, Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal are some bowlers you must go for.

    SRH Vs RR Probable Playing 11s

    Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable 11: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan.

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) Probable 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c and wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

    SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction:

    Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal

    Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram

    Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson

    Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer

    All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Aiden Markram

    Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal

    SRH vs RR: Full Squads

    SRH: Pat Cummins (c), Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Sanvir Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Agarwal, T. Natarajan, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Markande. , Upendra Singh Yadav, Umran Malik, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Travis Head, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan

    RR: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj

  • India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: Sanju Samson First-Choice Keeper; Hardik Pandya’s Place Still Not CONFIRMED And More | cricket news

    In about two days, the BCCI selectors led by Ajit Agarkar are going to end the ever-growing anticipation about India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad. But here’s a reality check for the IPL-watching India fans: the T20 league performance are going to have zero effect on the selection for the World Cup. The selectors are not keen on trying players who do not have any prior international experience. The squad is pretty much ready and after meeting between the selectors and the Indian management, it will be out soon.

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    As per ESPNcricinfo, the only IPL performance that brought the attention of selectors was that of Lucknow Super Giants’ Mayank Yadav. He has extreme pace and accuracy but because he cannot keep his body fully fit after a couple of games, selectors did not feel it would be a right call to take him in the squad.

    Unlike what the social media believes, neither KL Rahul nor Risahbh Pant are the first-choice keepers. Selectors are likely to go with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson as the first-choice wicketkeeper/batter for he has the ability to hit the spin as India’s top 3 struggle against spin.

    KL Rahul is in form but he is batting in the top order which is already secured. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav are almost finalized in the top 4.

    Rahul or Pant could be the backup keeping options but for that to happen, India will have to leave out one of Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh or a backup pacer. The selectors will have to make a call on this, whether they want powerhitting backup, keeping backup or pace-bowling backup.

    As far as Hardik Pandya is concerned, he comes with a rare skill which is bowling medium pace and batting in middle order as power-hitter. He is out of form but that is not a huge concern for selectors as much as his bowling fitness is. Pandya is yet to bowl a full quota of overs this IPL and his pace is also down. That is why saying Pandya is already confirmed for World Cup is still far-fetched.

  • Opinion: Call It A Tragedy If Sanju Samson Is Not Picked For T20 World Cup 2024 After A Superb IPL Show | cricket news

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson is playing like a dream at the moment. He is the second on the list of leading run-getters this season behind Virat Kohli with 385 runs from 9 matches so far. He has the best strike rate, 161.09, among the top four in the list. Sanju also captains RR and is playing a dual role successfully this season. In the previous two seasons as captain, Sanju was not as good as this as both the leader and batter. In a crucial year like this when the T20 World Cup is to be held, he is raising his hand.

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    It would not be wrong to say that Sanju has got an ample number of opportunities in T20Is and has not really delivered the good with the bat. Just 374 runs in 25 matches at an average of just 18.7 and strike rate of 133.1 does not do justice to the amount of talent he possesses. Yet many believe that this new Sanju who has rediscovered a leader in him third year into RR captaincy should be trusted more than ever.

    There is a sense of maturity in his game. He is no longer a batsman who is going after every ball. This IPL has seen him see through the chases, and at times, finish the match too. Saturday night chase was an example when Sanju hit a four and six to help RR chase down a massive 197-run target.

    With Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul in great touch as well, the competition for the keeper’s slot in the India squad for the T20 World Cup is intense. However, not taking Sanju should be seen as a huge tragedy in Indian cricket.

    Sanju’s past performances must not be seen as a parameter to pick him. His current form and his leadership skills should be taken into account. RR are at the top of the points table with 8 wins in 9 games. Sanju has contributed with both the bat as well as captain. Taking an in-form batsman is important and Sanju’s bat is doing all the talking. Even if Pant or Rahul are zeroed in as a keeper, Sanju can go purely as a batter. Unlike Pant and Rahul, he is a great fielder too.

    A proper role for Sanju can boost his career and also help India at the World Cup. If Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going to open the innings for India in the World and Suryakumar Yadav is batting at No 3, Sanju can play at number 4 followed by Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul, Shivam Dube or Rishabh Pant.

    Sanju has a Dhoni-like sense of calmness to him. If he does well as a batter, he could be given the reins of captaincy as well, at least in the shortest format of the game. Remember that he is only 29 years old and has got a lot of cricket left in him. Picking Sanju for T20 World Cup is a logical yet a big decision for Ajit Agarkar and Co. India selectors must give a new set of players to go have a shot at winning the trophy. Sanju missed out on the ODI World Cup selection last year, losing the spot to Surya. That was not really a logical decision, given how well Sanju had done in the ODIs in the last 12 months leading into the 50-overs World Cup.

    His bat is doing the talking again. If he still does not make it, it would be a travesty of justice.

  • Why Rajasthan Royals Wearing ‘Pink Jersey’ Against RCB In IPL 2024? , cricket news

    In the pulsating arena of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, amidst the soaring highs and nail-biting matches, Rajasthan Royals have brought forth a unique hue of cricketing spirit. Ahead of their clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Royals have not only pledged their prowess but also their hearts, donning a special all-pink matchday kit as part of their resounding ‘Pink Promise’.

    A Symbol of Empowerment

    As the cricketing titans step onto the field, it’s not merely about chasing victory but also about championing a cause. The Pink Promise resonates beyond the boundaries of the stadium, echoing the unwavering support to the empowered women from rural Rajasthan. It’s a tribute, a salute to those driving significant societal transformation, imbued with the spirit of solidarity and empowerment.

    Inspirational Narratives

    The Royals, led by the dynamic Sanju Samson, have embarked on a journey that transcends mere cricketing excellence. Their commitment to donate a portion of ticket sales and jersey proceeds to the Royal Rajasthan Foundation stands as a testament to their vision of ‘Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai’ (If a woman thrives, so does the nation). Every boundary scored during the RR vs. RCB clash promises to illuminate six homes in the Sambhar region with solar power, a beacon of hope and progress.

    A Victorious Streak

    But beyond the philanthropic endeavors lies the sheer brilliance on the cricketing field. Rajasthan Royals have emerged as an unstoppable force in IPL 2024, maintaining an unblemished record so far. Their triumphs over Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians stand as a testament to their mettle, with players like Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Kumar Sangakkara leading the charge with exemplary performances.

    A Clash of Titans

    As the Sawai Mansingh Stadium braces for the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the anticipation is palpable. While Rajasthan Royals bask in the glory of their victories, RCB, led by the seasoned Faf du Plessis, stand as formidable adversaries, seeking redemption after a rollercoaster ride in IPL 2024. The stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions, where every stroke of the bat and every delivery will script a tale of triumph and tenacity.

  • RR Vs DC IPL 2024 Free LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, When And Where To Watch Rajasthan Royals Vs Delhi Capitals, Match No 9, In ​​India Online And On TV Channel? , cricket news

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) are hosting Delhi Capitals (DC) in Jaipur today. The Swai Mansingh stadium will be packed to the last seat as the home side looks for their second consecutive win of the season. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant-led DC got off to a bad start in the tournament as they lost the opening game to Punjab Kings. Good news for them is that South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje is free and has joined the camp. One still does not know whether he will make it to the playing 11 and if he does then which overseas player does he replace?

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    Rishabh Pant was seen having a hit at the nets session, a day before. The DC captain is looking for a good knock to regain confidence. Pant has a good record against RR and might enjoy batting against the likes of R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. He is a big hitter of the spin bowling and the contest between the spinners and him will be fascinating to watch.

    Ahead of Rajasthan Royals Vs Delhi Capitals match in IPL 2024, check live streaming and TV detail of the match.

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) VS Delhi Capitals (DC) Match Details: When will the RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today? – Date and Time

    The RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash will be played today, on March 28, from 7.30 PM IST.

    Where will the RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today? -Venue

    The RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

    Where to watch CSK vs GT IPL 2024 clash Free Live Streaming?

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash can be live streamed on JioCinema app for free.

    Where to watch RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash on TV?

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash can be watched on Star Sports Network on TV.

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash Probable Playing 11s?

    RR Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell/Nandre Burger, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

    DC Probable XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma.

    RR vs DC Head to Head

    Both teams are almost neck and neck in IPL, in terms of head to head record. RR and DC have played each other 27 times, with DC winning 13 times and RR undefeated in 14 matches.

  • WI vs IND: We did not bat smartly within the heart overs, says Rovman Powell after shedding 4th T20I in Florida

    West Indies captain Rovman Powell has stated that they didn’t bat smartly within the heart overs towards India in Florida. The Males in Blue beat West Indies via 9 wickets to degree the five-match T20I collection 2-2.

    India’s excursion of West Indies: Complete Protection

    Talking after the event, Powell stated the outside was once excellent for batting however insisted that they fell 10 to fifteen runs brief within the first innings. West Indies posted a goal of 179 runs for India to chase within the fourth T20I of the collection.

    “I believe it is a beautiful excellent batting floor. We have been round 10-15 runs brief. For the reason that, Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope batted smartly. You recognize, we do have a top quality bowlers on our facet however it was once top of the range batters whom we have been up towards. We did not persist with our plans and felt the power of bowling to high quality batters,” stated Powell.

    He went on to mention that West Indies didn’t bat smartly within the heart overs, including that they’re going to do smartly if they are able to support their batting towards India’s spinners. Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets whilst Arshdeep Singh claimed 3 wickets towards the West Indies in Florida.

    “All the time it comes all the way down to spin, how we bat towards their spinners. We did not bat smartly within the heart overs. If we will support towards spin, then we will do smartly. Yeah, it is 2-2 as of now and the next day to come it is a ultimate and I will be able to again West Indies within the ultimate,” Powell added.

    Within the first innings, Shimron Hetmyer hit 61 runs off 39 balls and Shai Hope scored a 29-ball 45 to propel the hosts to a complete of 178 for 8 in 20 overs. India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill shaped a 165-run stand for the hole wicket to take the sport clear of the hosts, guiding India to a comfy nine-wicket win.

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  • WI vs IND: Sanju Samson is due some runs and he would possibly not get a greater pitch, says Wasim Jaffer forward of 4th T20I

    Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has mentioned that wicket-keeping batter Sanju Samson is due some runs and he gained’t get a greater pitch to attain forward of India’s fourth T20I of the five-match sequence on the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

    India’s excursion of West Indies: Complete Protection

    Chatting with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer mentioned that Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill gained’t get a greater pitch to attain some runs. Samson has scored 19 runs in two innings on this sequence.

    “He (Samson) is due some runs. This can be a high-scoring floor the place the ball will come onto the bat and he’s going to like batting right here. Whether or not it is him or Shubman Gill or Jaiswal, in case you are in deficient shape, you will not get a greater pitch than this. So that they wish to benefit from it,” mentioned Jaffer.

    He went directly to heap reward on West Indies skipper Rovamn Powell, pronouncing captaincy has made a favorable affect on him. Powell has scored 109 runs in 3 suits towards India within the ongoing T20I sequence.

    “It sort of feels just like the accountability of captaincy has had a favorable affect on him. After Nicholas Pooran if there may be any batter who West Indies are depending on, then its Rovmann Powell,” Jaffer added.

    Jaffer named West Indies wicket-keeping batter Nicholas Pooran as their trump card, insisting that he’s going to be an important to their good fortune within the fourth T20I. Pooran has registered ratings of 41, 67 and 20 within the ongoing T20I sequence towards India and has regarded probably the most harmful West Indies batter.

    “Nicholas Pooran is their trump card. He’s an important to their possibilities of scoring large. As a result of different batters except Powell have not been ready to step up and so they wish to do higher,” mentioned Jaffer.

    After dropping the hole two suits and successful the 3rd T20I by way of seven wickets, India shall be taking a look to degree the five-game sequence in Florida.

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