Tuesday, November 26
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have finally initiated talks with captain Shreyas Iyer regarding his retention plans just days before the IPL deadline. Despite being approached by multiple franchises for a leadership role, there has been no clear decision on Iyer’s future with KKR yet. The franchise, considering several retentions, is also looking at potential fresh additions to the team setup.
Harshit Rana will miss Delhi's next Ranji Trophy match as he joins the India Test squad for the third game against New Zealand. Rana, having performed well in the recent Ranji match against Assam, could come into the playing XI. The 22-year-old has also been named in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Matthew Hayden, celebrating his 53rd birthday, predicts an Australian victory in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy but expects a tough contest from Rohit Sharma-led India. He argues that drop-in pitches in three of the five venues reduce Australia's home advantage. Stadiums in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne use drop-in pitches.
Former cricketer MSK Prasad predicts that Virat Kohli will regain his best form in the upcoming India-Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Despite struggling in recent years, Kohli's solid performance in the ICC World Test Championship suggests a promising return, especially in favorable Australian conditions where he has historically excelled.
Ishan Kishan, who has been away from the Indian cricket team for 11 months, has made a strong comeback through consistent domestic performances. Rejuvenated by a training stint with Hardik Pandya for Baroda, Kishan's hunger for the game has returned and he's eager to seize opportunities with the India A squad.
India's cricket team is facing challenges as stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggle with declining form. Both players have quit T20 internationals, and their performance in Test matches is concerning ahead of a crucial series in Australia. Their batting failures, along with the team's poor scores against New Zealand, threaten India's standing in the World Test Championship.
The IPL franchises are required to submit their list of retained players by October 31, with Delhi Capitals expected to retain Rishabh Pant as their first retention. Harbhajan Singh suggests that DC may also retain Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk and potentially Mitchell Marsh, focusing on a mix of capped players.
India's cricket team is facing challenges as stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggle with declining form. Both players have quit T20 internationals, and their performance in Test matches is concerning ahead of a crucial series in Australia. Their batting failures, along with the team's poor scores against New Zealand, threaten India's standing in the World Test Championship.
