Wednesday, November 27
The BCCI's exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the squads for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and T20I series against South Africa has sparked outrage. Despite Gaikwad's strong form and two first-class centuries, the selectors chose Abhimanyu Easwaran. Former cricketer Krisnamachari Srikkanth criticized the decision, questioning the selection committee's inconsistent approach.
Delhi pacer Harshit Rana enjoys bowling to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in nets, as they maintain match-level intensity. He learns from Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for the Australia series. Rana highlights the significance of his selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Harshit Rana impressed in Delhi's Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Assam with a five-wicket haul and a swift half-century. The uncapped player, selected for India's Australia tour, expressed pride in being called up for the India squad and could soon fulfill a dream of playing for the senior national team.
The 2023/24 Ballon d'Or awards in Paris see Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati as frontrunners. Vinicius had a standout season with Real Madrid, winning La Liga and the Champions League. Bonmati led Barcelona to a historic quadruple. Winners will be decided by an international jury of football journalists.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra remarks on India's struggle without Cheteshwar Pujara’s steady influence following two consecutive Test defeats to New Zealand. Chopra highlights the team's aggressive approach and the missing element of Pujara’s patient, defensive play, crucial for weathering intense sessions and preventing collapses.
In a remarkable week for New Zealand cricket, the Black Caps secured their first-ever Test series win in India, ending a 36-year winless streak, while the White Ferns claimed their maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in Dubai. These unprecedented victories have thrust New Zealand cricket into unprecedented global prominence.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that Ben Stokes should bat at number three in future Test matches, citing Ollie Pope's lack of composure and technique against top bowlers. Vaughan notes Pope's poor performance in the recent series against Pakistan and stresses the need for a stable batsman like Stokes ahead of challenging series against Australia and India.
Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami's absence from India's squad for the Australia tour due to injuries presents a challenge, with youngsters Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana included. Sanjay Manjrekar believes this weakens India's pace attack, placing heavy reliance on Jasprit Bumrah who is in terrific form.
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh celebrates his mother Shabnam Singh's birthday with a heartfelt social media message, expressing gratitude for her life lessons and patience. Yuvraj's cricket legacy includes remarkable moments like hitting six sixes in an over during the 2007 T20 World Cup and being named Man of the Tournament in the 2011 ODI World Cup.
India's dominance at home ended on Saturday as New Zealand clinched their first Test series triumph in India, winning in Pune by 113 runs. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma have been under fire for tactical errors. Mitchell Santner starred with 13 wickets in Pune, handing India their first home series loss since 2012.
