Tuesday, April 22
Veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik makes history as the first Indian to participate in South Africa's premier T20 tournament, SA20. Karthik shares his experience with teammate Joe Root and highlights the mix of seasoned players and young talents in the Paarl Royals team. He emphasizes the popularity of SA20 in India and the excitement around the diverse squad dynamics.
Ravichandran Ashwin praises Rishabh Pant's defensive skills, asserting that with better control, Pant could consistently score big runs in Test cricket. Ashwin highlights Pant's potential and his ability to balance aggressive and defensive play. He believes proper guidance can help Pant attain his full potential as one of the top batsmen alongside Steve Smith and Joe Root.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, long-time tennis rivals, have surprised the sports world with Djokovic hiring Murray as his coach for the Australian Open. The pair, who have faced off 36 times, are now openly sharing insights. While this partnership's future remains uncertain, Djokovic values Murray's high tennis IQ and recent playing experience.
Concerns over incomplete work at stadiums in host cities in Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy were dismissed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, assuring on-time venue completion, while footage of ongoing construction at the stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi caused initial speculation. The ICC delegation visite Karachi to check the progress.
Rohit Sharma, after facing highs and lows in recent months, aims for redemption in the ICC Champions Trophy. With an impressive ODI track record and upcoming matches for practice, his leadership and consistent performances will be crucial in steering India to success.
Jarmanpreet Singh faced a significant setback in 2015 due to a doping ban but persevered to eventually become an Olympic medallist and now will soon be conferred with the Arjuna award. His journey highlights determination, support from family, and personal growth in overcoming challenges to succeed in his career as a professional sportsperson.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the induction of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad and Saeed Anwar into the PCB Hall of Fame, honouring their significant contributions to Pakistan cricket.
Steve Smith missed the 10,000 Test-run milestone by just one run in the recent series against India but remained optimistic about achieving it in Sri Lanka. Despite his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Smith expressed comfort in his role as Australian captain and emphasized the team's strong performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy win.
A six-member ICC delegation reviewed Pakistan's readiness for the Champions Trophy and visited Karachi's National Bank Stadium. The tournament, featuring eight teams and 15 matches, starts on February 19. Key ICC officials assessed the preparations amid reports of construction work at the three venues (Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi) running behind time..
Paarl Royals captain David Miller expresses his excitement for the upcoming SA20 season, praising the addition of experienced players like Joe Root and Dinesh Karthik. Miller highlights Root's on-field performance and off-field influence, alongside Karthik's extensive experience, which he believes will significantly benefit the team.
