Prithvi Shaw is set to be one of the most intriguing names in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega-auction. Once hailed as one of the brightest prospects in Indian cricket, Shaw’s career has faced several bumps in recent years. Despite his promising start, he has not played international cricket since 2021, and he has been out of the national squad since 2023. Although he made a brief return to the Indian team during the T20I series against New Zealand in 2023, Shaw did not get an opportunity to feature in a match. Recently, his struggles continued as he was dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team due to fitness concerns. However, he is reportedly working diligently to regain peak fitness in hopes of making a strong comeback to both domestic and international cricket. The 2025 IPL mega-auction will be a significant moment for Shaw, as it will be the first time he enters the bidding process as a capped player. Prior to the 2022 auction, Shaw was retained by Delhi Capitals (DC) despite his inconsistency in performance. While he had been a part of the national team across all three formats, his IPL form has not lived up to the hype. His struggles in recent seasons have led many to believe that DC might release him ahead of the auction, making him available for other franchises. Also Read: After the Mumbai Ranji team omission, Prithvi Shaw begins to work on his fitness Interestingly, Shaw has set his base price for the 2025 auction at Rs 75 lakh, much lower than what many expected for a capped player with significant experience. Given his rapid rise through the ranks and his undeniable potential, it was anticipated that he might go into the auction at a higher price bracket, especially considering his past as a regular in the Indian squad. However, his base price reflects his recent dip in form and questions surrounding his consistency and fitness. Shaw’s IPL journey has been a mix of ups and downs. His debut season in 2018 with Delhi Capitals was promising, and he quickly gained attention for his fearless strokeplay and aggressive style. But the years that followed have been less consistent. Shaw endured a tough IPL 2020 season, managing just 228 runs at a modest average of 17.53. However, he made a remarkable recovery in 2021, scoring 479 runs in the season, which included several match-winning knocks. Despite this resurgence, his performance took another dip in the 2022 season, where he scored just 228 runs in 10 matches. The following seasons continued his struggle to hit top form. In IPL 2023, Shaw managed only 106 runs in 8 matches, and in IPL 2024, he improved slightly with 198 runs from the same number of matches. His inconsistency in the IPL has raised questions about his ability to sustain a high level of performance across seasons.
17 November,2024 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer cricketer Sourav Ganguly hoped India skipper Rohit Sharma would travel to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) very soon since his team needs him. Due to the birth of his second child, the Indian skipper did not travel with the team to Perth ahead of the Border Gavaskar series opener. With less than a week left in the commencement of the series, it is still unclear if Rohit will feature in the opening Test against Australia. Rohit's recent numbers are underwhelming. Across five Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand, he scored 133 runs in 10 innings, averaging only 13.30, with a best score of 52. His scores in the home season were: 6, 5, 23, 8, 2, 52, 0, 8, 18, and 11. Ganguly said that Rohit could leave for Australia as early as possible since he already had his second child. The former skipper heaped praise on Sharma and said that he is a "fantastic captain" and that the team team needs his leadership to start the prestigious BGT with. "I hope Rohit Sharma goes very soon. As a team, they need him. He has had a baby boy a couple of days ago. So, I am sure he can leave as early as possible and today is 16th. If I was in his position, he should be playing the Perth Test. It is on 22nd, which is still almost a week away. Because it is a big series and may be he will not go to Australia after this. He is a fantastic captain and the team needs his leadership to start with," Ganguly said while speaking to Revsportz. Also Read: Shubman Gill's injury woes could derail India’s top-order plans The much anticipated Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. The second Test, scheduled for December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, will feature the exciting day-night format under the stadium's lights. After that, fans will turn their attention to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test, which will be held from December 14 to 18. The customary Boxing Day Test, set for December 26 to 30 at Melbourne's storied Melbourne Cricket Ground, will bring the series to its penultimate stage. The fifth and final Test, to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, will serve as the series climax, promising a dramatic conclusion to an exciting contest. (With agency inputs)
17 November,2024 01:30 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentFormer India coach Ravi Shastri was uncertain about the cricketing future of Rishabh Pant when he visited him at the hospital a few days after that horrific car accident, and termed the wicketkeeper batter's recovery a "miracle." Pant made a comeback to white ball cricket during the IPL before returning to red-ball cricket through the Duleep Trophy and he was also part of India's recent home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. "Honestly, if you had seen him you would not have given him a hope in hell to play cricket again," Shastri was quoted as saying by news.com.au. "I will never forget it. He was in terrible shape. I went to see him in hospital a month after he was injured. He was battered and bruised, scarred all over. "He had a massive operation and had stitches all over the place. From there to simply recover and play cricket was a miracle. To then go on and play in a World Cup-winning team and be a part of the Test team is a truly remarkable achievement," he added. Pant averaged 62 on his two tours of Australia and has been in incredible form since his return to the game. "He returns to Australia for this tour in form and a man Australia fears, an unthinkable prospect when he was bailed up in hospital unable to walk," Shastri said. "When you speak to him now the respect he has for the game is even more. He was nowhere. Also Read: Mohinder Amarnath hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive "Suddenly he is back and he values that. But I have seen him work really, really hard over the past few months to get in to the shape he is to play Test cricket." Pant had a horrific car accident in December 2022 while returning to his home town Roorkee from New Delhi. If not for some good Samaritans and his own presence of mind which prompted him to break the windshield of his car, the accident could have turned fatal for him. "First time in my life I had that feeling of letting it go. I felt my time in this world was over," Pant had told Star Sports. "When my accident happened I felt something spiritual saved me. I can't even imagine how much worse it could have been. Doctors even spoke to me about amputation." Pant was later airlifted to Mumbai where he underwent reconstruction in three knee ligaments. "I asked the doctor how long it would take for me to recover. He said it would take 16 to 18 months," Pant said. "I told the doctor that whatever timeline he gave me, I would reduce six months from it." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 01:07 PM IST | Melbourne | PTIGautam Gambhir's "prickly" coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a "long summer" if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Jolted by an unprecedented 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, the Gambhir-coached side now face the daunting task of defending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a five-match series against Australia, starting with the Perth Test. "Their last two series wins out here they had Ravi Shastri who was fantastic. He created a great environment, the players were energised, they played with passion, he sold them the dream and motivated them in a really light-hearted enjoyable way," Paine said on SEN Radio. "They (India) have gone to a new coach now that is really prickly, really competitive -- and that not to say that's not a good thing and a good way to coach -- but my concern is that it's not a great fit for the Indian cricket team. Also Read: Mohinder Amarnath hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive "If your coach is the first one to crack in a press conference after being asked a simple question, it could be a really long summer for Gautam Gambhir if India don't get off to a good start on Perth." Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling form, saying that the Australian legend need not be concerned about Indian cricket. Ponting, in turn, described Gambhir "quite a prickly character". 'Gambhir, India's biggest concern' Paine felt Gambhir's barb was a sign that he may not be able to stay calm under pressure which would be India's "biggest concern" -- even more than the struggling form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I don't love it. It's not a good sign I think, because all he was asked was a very simple question. I think he's maybe looking at Ricky still as someone he's playing against," Paine said. "But Ricky is a commentator now -- he's paid to give an opinion, and his opinion was spot on. Virat has been sliding, it is a concern, absolutely."But for me now, the biggest concern for India right now isn't Rohit Sharma's batting, isn't Virat Kohli's batting, it's their coach and his ability to stay calm under pressure," he added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 01:06 PM IST | Melbourne | PTIFor years, this writer kept hearing about Mohinder Amarnath’s yet-to-be-released-autobiography. So, when news filtered through last week of his memoirs being finally published, it was unsurprising yet surprising. Mohinder, Jimmy or Jumbo to friends, is all set to release Fearless - A Memoir, written in collaboration with his brother Rajender. Sunday mid-day got elder Mohinder and youngest Rajender (nicknamed Johnny) to talk about their new book, published by Harper Collins. Edited excerpts from an interview: What took you so long to come up with your autobiography? Mohinder Amarnath: I always believe there is a time for things to happen. I did try to work with various people, but somehow it didn’t happen. I’m lucky in a way that I got Rajinder to help me. It has come at the right time, the publisher also came at the right time. I’m also like thankful to Harper Collins — Udayan Mitra and his team. We worked together like a unit. It’s like a team game basically. When everybody puts in an effort, the end result is always good. Mohinder Amarnarth playing his favourite hook shot during his unbeaten 116 against Sri Lanka at Kandy in 1985. Pic/mid-day archives Do you remember when Jimmy first asked you to be his collaborator for the book? Did you feel like the chosen one? Rajender Amarnath: Well, I had been telling him for almost two decades [to do his book] because I didn’t want the same thing to happen what happened to my dad. We used to tell him to write his autobiography and he said okay, but it just didn’t materialise. So I wrote that [book on Lala Amarnath, published in 2004]. When Jimmy asked me finally about two-and-a-half to three years back whether I would be interested, I didn’t sleep that night. I was writing another book. Jimmy saw me involved in that book and asked me, “What about my book?” I said, “What about your book?” He asked, “Can you do it?” And I said, “Why not”. I had done my father’s book and my brother’s would be another feather in my cap. About feeling like the chosen one, maybe you can use that word, but I felt I had a duty. I had a duty towards my father as a son and now I felt I had a duty as a brother to bring out what people don't know about Jimmy. Also Read: Sunny side of the streets In the highs and lows of your cricketing career, did you share a lot of your feelings with Rajender which eventually helped in the book? Mohinder: Yeah, we used to discuss things. He was following my career. He was living in Delhi. I was playing for Delhi in those days and I was always there during the season. So we used to share our emotions and, being a cricketer too, he understood. He went through things in his first-class career and that made it easier to understand. So this [book] happened at the right time. I’ve always believed God always does what is best. Rajender did dad’s book wonderfully. It’s a great biography of dad. I think he knew how to go about it and what to write, how to put things together. I’m glad that you went through it and liked it. Mohinder Amarnath at Cricket Centre, Wankhede Stadium when he was a national selector in August 2012. Pic/mid-day archives Did you have to do a lot of research? Was there a scrapbook at home which you referred to often? Rajender: To be honest, I didn’t have to go to any library like I had to do with my dad’s book. Jimmy had everything written down, although it was a total mess, if I can use that word... Jimmy had been writing these notes over a period of time so that really came in handy. The only problem I faced was there were many repetitions. He had written one note and there were quite a few things brought into the second note so only thing was, it had to be streamlined. Beyond streamlining, I have done nothing. Everything was done by Jimmy. I simply put it in a form where people can enjoy it. It’s a book which brings out the emotion which Jimmy wanted to bring out. Not many people know what Jimmy actually is. He's a quiet person; doesn't speak much. And if this book had not been written, people would not have known what Jimmy was. As a child, he was short-tempered. Also Read: Two decades later Mohinder Amarnath still doesn't regret calling selectors a bunch of jokers Which aspects of your life did you find most challenging to open up on? Mohinder: I’ve never believed in speaking out unless I’m provoked. Right through my career, I could see people with very little talent representing India; getting a lot of chances. Whereas for me, the rules were totally different. Probably, it was something to do with the Amarnath name or my face. I believe that best thing was to perform and prove to people rather than talking big, shouting, screaming and saying things to others. I never used to speak out and bother about things to be very honest. Right from my childhood, I used to live for the day. That was my mindset. I would never dream of too many things in life. I would just want to give my best on that day. But it’s not all that easy to keep quiet do that when you are suffering deep inside… Mohinder: It hurts. Of course, it hurts. You are human. You would have tears in your eyes at times, but you don’t show that to people. Even on the field, if you get hit, you don't show your emotions although it’s not very comfortable. When you smile, I think people wonder whether you are affected. It's not that it doesn't affect you but you don't want to show to the world that it's affecting you. Did your eyes well up when Jimmy opened up on certain aspects? Rajender: I had spoken to Jimmy a number of times during his playing days and as a brother, you don’t realise your brother’s outside [world]. I was amazed I didn’t know so many things about Jimmy until he spoke to me about them for the book. I think he discussed more with Papaji than with anybody else because he could get out of a situation from the advice which Papaji would give him. If he was going through a bad patch, he talked to Papaji. When he was on high, he still talked to Papaji. He was playing in India, he talked to Papaji. When he was abroad, he talked to Papaji. So for him, the world revolved around Papaji. The 1988 Bangalore press conference, where you called the selectors a bunch of jokers is so vividly described. Did you have all that in your memory bank? Mohinder: I remember 99 per cent of each and every thing in my life. And of course, I used to keep notes — not lengthy jottings in my diary, but a few points. Having a chapter on Jimmy calling the selectors a bunch of jokers was a no-brainer for you? Rajender: Well, it is part of Jimmy’s life. I think the book would have been incomplete without and I put the part of Papaji saying to PTI journalist Rao [Jagannadha], “why limit the label to selectors? The entire BCCI is a pack of jokers.” I was there when this was said. People have to know about it. You had to go back into history, see the background why a player, who was going through good form, suddenly gets dropped for no rhyme or reason. And then, a statement comes from the [BCC] secretary that he's been dropped on cricketing grounds, which was rather unfair. Dad had taken the BCCI. He split the Board into two. He was banned in 1949 and [later] was allowed to play for India. This chapter [Bunch of jokers] had to come in. Some of your former teammates were selectors then. Did you feel comfortable with that? Mohinder: It had nothing to do with my teammates. They were selectors. They were not my friends at that time. They were doing a job. When I was playing against my brother, I was playing against a player, not my brother. It was the mindset I had; trained to us by our dad. It was not like I had any ill feeling about anybody. I thought they [then selectors] didn't do the right thing. I could see others were getting more opportunities. They were failing in a number of innings. But for my case, just one off-season, one bad match… It was like a sword hanging over your neck all the time. But it didn't bother me, actually. Once I’d step onto the field, I would forget everything. In the book, you elaborate on fitness. You also indicate that some of your teammates did not concentrate too much on fitness… Mohinder: I think it (fitness) helps. When you are young, you can get away with a lot of things. But after a certain age it helps if you are physically fit. It makes you stronger. In cricket, there comes a time when fatigue sets in. If you are physically strong, then it [fatigue] won’t come that quickly. When you are a little bit tired, your legs won’t move well, they get heavy. But some people are natural. Sunil [Gavaskar] for example. He was not a great fan of fitness, but his fitness pattern was different, which suited him. He wouldn’t run 10 rounds. He’d probably climb the Cricket Club of India steps 20 times which would make his legs a bit more stronger than the rest. Everybody has a different way of doing fitness, but I think as a unit, you have to do things together. The book has this bit about Jimmy training all alone at a Yorkshire football ground when he stayed behind to be with his family after the 1986 tour of England. Were you inspired by things like that? Rajender: Papaji used to wake us up at around five in the morning. Fitness became part of our daily routine. We heard stories of his regimental training schedule from my mom and from the servants who were there when my dad was playing cricket. Papa always professed that no matter whether you are playing or not, training should become part and parcel of life. You have not written anything about your post-playing career — being a candidate for the coach’s job when Greg Chappell got it in 2005, being a selector when there was a controversy over Dhoni being retained as captain after the 2011-12 Test debacles. Have you kept all that for another book? Mohinder: Yes, I have. (laughs). This is Rajendra’s suggestion. The book is about the 20 years I represented the country, my childhood, my first-class and other tours. It would then been too big a book. We wanted to include a lot more but we thought let’s keep something for the next one. Also Read: Sunny G turns funny G at book release function! Do you feel the same? Rajender: Absolutely. The post-playing days is another part of Jimmy and that could probably give an insight into how BCCI functions. The next one will be probably more explosive than this book. You have been candid without being disrespectful to people. It also provides a lot of inspiration to youngsters. If youngsters read this they can get a lot of inspiration. How much thought did you give to this aspect? Mohinder: It’s a simple. I was inspired by my dad. I wanted to emulate my dad because I heard so many stories from yesteryear cricketers like Chandu Borde and others. I never watched him play international cricket. I did watch him play some first-class matches and some charity games. I was too young, but I could see that even in his 60s, he was such a fantastic player. Even without practice for years, he would just go and bat as if he was playing regular cricket. I wanted to emulate him in some way or the other. I knew I was not as talented as him, as good a player as him. But if I could do a little bit to pay respect to him… that's the way I looked at it. Rajender, what do you think young cricketers can soak in through this book?Rajender: I think there are plenty of things they can take from this book especially if you are struggling. I am talking about cricketers at the top level. At the Test level, the scope is very limited. You have just got 14 players and the competition is limited to that. And being at the top of a pyramid, the only way you can come down is just lie down. And then going up becomes very difficult for you. So here, the cricketers can [learn] how to get back on the road, how to get out of that situation.
17 November,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton MurzelloIndia were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule him out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 22. Gill, one of the young heroes of India’s last Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, is a batting mainstay and in case skipper Rohit Sharma opts out of the first Test, India’s top-order could look very thin. In considerable pain Gill got hurt while fielding on the second day of the intra-squad match simulation. He was seen in considerable pain and immediately left the field for further scans. According to a BCCI source privy to the development, Gill has indeed fractured his left thumb and with less than a week left for the Test to start, it will be near impossible for the stylish right-hander to get fit in time for the opening match. A thumb fracture generally takes around 14 days to heal after which one is expected to start his regular net sessions. Since the second Test in Adelaide starts from December 6, there remains a possibility that he will get fit in time for that match. Also Read: Mohinder hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive Gill’s absence could be massive for the national team as he is not only a stable No. 3 batter, but in case of Rohit’s absence, he could be considered for opening the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The other man in contention, KL Rahul, has a bruised elbow after getting hit by a Prasidh Krishna short ball on the opening day of the intra-squad match and was forced to leave the field. Rahul’s bruised area needed icing and he didn’t take the field on the second day of the match simulation on Saturday although it is being seen more as a precautionary measure. In case Gill is absent, Abhimanyu Easwaran could be in line for his Test debut as India do not have too many options left. Good news from Shami Bengal’s Mohammed Shami, who has bowled more than 43.2 overs, took seven wickets and scored 37 runs in the Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, is certainly going to join the team before the second Test. The last day of the match simulation will happen at the WACA on Sunday after which the India ‘A’ squad, barring reserve players, will be back to India and join their respective state teams for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. 259No. of runs scored by Shubman Gill in 3 Tests in Oz @ 51.80 This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 08:46 AM IST | New Delhi/Perth | PTIIndia captain Rohit Sharma has been blessed with a baby boy and there is a possibility that he will make it to the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. His wife Ritika Sajdeh gave birth to a baby boy in Mumbai on Friday night. In an Instagram post, Rohit and Ritika shared the news with an animated picture of his four-member family after the addition of a new member. “FAMILY - the one where we are FOUR,” read the caption on the photo while the caption on the post marked the birth date - “15.11.2024”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) Rohit didn’t travel to Australia with the rest of the Indian squad as Ritika was expecting their second child. The couple have a daughter Samaira, born in 2018.With less than a week left for the first Test, it is not clear if Rohit, after just a couple of practice sessions, will play the match even if he decides to travel to Australia at the earliest, but nothing can be ruled out as of now. Also Read: India ‘A’ batter Devdutt Padikkal asked to extend stay in Australia There were doubts about Rohit’s participation in the first Test although head coach Gautam Gambhir was quite hopeful that the captain might just be available.The Indian team currently need its skipper and opening batter as the top order is looking way too brittle. While Rohit hasn’t exactly been in the best of form, but he would still any day be better than Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has looked out of depth against bounce and seam movement. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesWith Shubman Gill likely to miss the opening Test against Australia due to a left thumb fracture, the team management is expected to ask Devdutt Padikkal to stay on as cover. Padikkal, who is currently with the India ‘A’ squad in Perth, could be included in the playing XI if the star top-order batter is ruled out. The 24-year-old Padikkal scored 65 in his only Test against England earlier this year. Also Read: Mohinder Amarnath hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive Team India are currently playing a three-day match simulation against India ‘A’, set to conclude today at the WACA.
17 November,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaSiddesh Lad and Angkrish Raghuvanshi made prudent fifties as Mumbai registered a facile nine-wicket win over Services on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group ‘A’ match here on Saturday. Mumbai earn six points Mumbai, resuming from overnight 24 for one, breezed past the target of 135 in 35.4 overs. Lad (73 not out, 8x4, 2x6) and Raghuvanshi (55 not out, 6x4) milked 128 runs for the unbroken second wicket stand as Mumbai ended up at 137 for one at Palam ground. The victory enabled Mumbai to maintain their third sport in the group with 22 points, behind Baroda (27) and Jammu and Kashmir (23) after five rounds. Services stayed put on the fifth slot with 13 points. The next round of Ranji Trophy will begin from January 23, 2025 after finishing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy white ball tournaments. Also Read: Mohinder hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive Meanwhile, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, skipper Ayush Badoni played the most defining knock of his short but eventful first-class career. Badoni hits unbeaten 205 Badoni’s maiden double hundred unbeaten 205 not only gave Delhi three points against Jharkhand but more importantly kept them in contention for a possible quarter-final berth on Saturday. Delhi are third in Group ‘D’ with 14 points from five games and would need two outright wins in January against Saurashtra and Railways to qualify for the quarter-finals. The innings almost single-handedly carried Delhi past Jharkhand’s more than decent first innings score of 382. In fact, on 199, Badoni lofted Jharkhand’s left-arm spinner Anukul Roy into the stands to give his team the first innings lead and also completed his individual milestone. Brief scoresServices 240 and 182 lost to Mumbai 288 and 137-1 (S Lad 73*, A Raghuvanshi 55*) by nine wickets This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 08:13 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFast bowler Spencer Johnson grabbed a career-best 5-26 and propelled Australia to a 13-run win over Pakistan as the home team clinched the three-match T20I series with a game to spare Saturday. Johnson sliced through the top order and Pakistan crumbled to 134 all out in the final over that gave Australia a decisive 2-0 lead in Josh Inglis’ first series as skipper. Usman Khan made a fighting 52 and Irfan Khan scored unbeaten 37 but the visitors otherwise struggled with Johnson’s pace on a bouncy wicket with captain Mohammad Rizwan (16) the only other batter to cross the double-figure mark. Also Read: Pakistan Scrabble Association alleges visa delays, MEA fires back calling it 'misleading' Australia, beaten by Pakistan 2-1 in the preceding ODI series, will eye a sweep Monday at Hobart. Brief scoresAustralia 147-9 in 20 overs (M Short 32; H Rauf 4-22, A Afridi 3-17) beat Pakistan 134 all out in 19.4 overs (Usman Khan 52; S Johnson 5-26) by 13 runs This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 November,2024 08:12 AM IST | Sydney | AP | PTISouth Africa’s white-ball coach, Rob Walter, refused to make excuses for his team’s 3-1 T20I series defeat to India but highlighted the ongoing “balancing act” of fielding competitive XIs while expanding the player pool. Speaking after South Africa’s crushing 135-run loss in the fourth T20I at the Wanderers, Walter took responsibility for the team’s performance but also defended the long-term strategy of exposing younger players to top-level cricket. Also Read: Mohinder hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive “We still need to be better, and that starts with me as the head coach of the team. To grow the net of players, there are times we have to play younger guys, even in big series against good teams. “Ultimately, that’s where they’re going to learn the most. But it’s a balancing act, and there’s no right or wrong way. We’re trying to get it right,” Walter said in the post-match press conference. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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