Saturday, November 23
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Team India's decision to consistently place Rinku Singh lower down the batting order. Chopra believes that Rinku Singh, who has a proven track record of scoring runs at a brisk pace, should be given the opportunity to bat higher, ideally at number four.
Sanju Samson's record-equaling century, blasting ten sixes in a 50-ball whirlwind, powered India to a commanding 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I. Samson's explosive 107 propelled India to 202, a target the South African batters couldn't match, folding for 141 despite Coetzee's spirited 23. India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sanju Samson, after his second consecutive T20I century, credited his recent success to captain Suryakumar Yadav's unwavering support and clear communication. Samson revealed that Surya and team management assured him of a consistent opening position for seven matches, boosting his confidence and allowing him to play with freedom.
Abhishek Sharma's recent struggles with the bat have drawn criticism, particularly his aggressive batting approach. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Sharma's performance in the first T20I against South Africa, contrasting it with Sanju Samson's century. Chopra highlighted Sharma's declining form since his century and questioned his shot selection.
India A speedster Prasidh Krishna made a sensational start in the second innings of the India A vs Australia A game, taking two wickets in the first over. He dismissed Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft on consecutive deliveries, both for golden ducks, putting Australia A in early trouble in their chase of 169.
During the first T20I of the four-match series between India and South Africa on Friday, wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen became the fourth player to smash 100 sixes in a calendar year in T20s.
Sanju Samson, after his second consecutive T20I century, credited his recent success to captain Suryakumar Yadav's unwavering support and clear communication. Samson revealed that Surya and team management assured him of a consistent opening position for seven matches, boosting his confidence and allowing him to play with freedom.
Virat Kohli, during an event, shared a hilarious anecdote about his first encounter with Sachin Tendulkar in 2008. As a prank orchestrated by Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel, Kohli was led to believe he had to touch Tendulkar's feet as a gesture of respect, leaving the legend bewildered and Kohli struggling to explain the situation.
Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of cricket's all-time greats, celebrated his 36th birthday with a simple family gathering. Despite the joyous occasion, Kohli acknowledged the pressure he faces as he prepares for India's upcoming Test series against Australia. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, to be played across five Tests starting November 22, begins in Perth.
