Former Team India wicket-keeper Vijay Dahiya heaped praises on Musheer Khan for his strong mindset and said that if the batsman maintains his consistency then he will be an asset for the Indian team in future. In the Duleep Trophy match against India A, representing India B, Musheer Khan impressed everyone by playing a knock of 181 runs at Bengaluru. His innings and a 205-run alliance with Navdeep Saini for the eighth wicket helped India B come back from a precarious 94 for seven and post 321 in the first innings. "What makes Musheer different is his mindset, which is very strong. I can't predict the future but if he keeps on scoring runs consistently, he could be a very good option for the Indian team", Dahiya told PTI videos. Also Read: "Honour to be part of such historic moment for the city": Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi Dahiya was in awe of Musheer Khan's consistency. "The standout thing about his batting is his consistency. He started off from where he left the last season. He scored runs in the Ranji Trophy semifinal and final and then a hundred on the opening day of domestic cricket in 2024", Dahiya said. "Musheer started off as a left-arm spinner and eventually his transformation to batting reflects that, ¿Agar aap mehnat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye, shiddat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye to wo zarur milti hai (if you work hard for something, you will get it eventually", he said. Dahiya who is currently working as a head coach of Purani Dilli 6 in the ongoing Delhi Premier League said interacting with Team India players such as Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma was a learning experience for rising talents in the event. "Rishabh Pant played just a match but the time he spent with boys in the hotel and in the practice motivated them. Ishant attended all the practice sessions and spent time with each of the boys. Unfortunately, he couldn't play due to an injury", he said. "All the boys praised Rishabh and Ishant because they never let them feel inferior to them. Instead, they felt a sense of belongingness and it calmed their nerves", he added. (With PTI Inputs)
07 September,2024 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the one-off Test match against New Zealand, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed his views by saying that it will be an honour to be a part of a historic moment at the Greater Noida. The one-off Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan will kick start on September 9 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. "It is an honour to play in Greater Noida and be part of such a historic moment for the city. We look forward to our days in the city with a lot of love from cricket fans who we know are here in plenty," Hashmatullah Shahidi said as quoted by a Play Sports release. Also Read: "Experience of playing in India will give us edge over NZ": Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah The clash will mark a landmark event for sports enthusiasts. More than 10,000 spectators are expected to be present at the stadium ahead of the Test match. Talking about playing in the city again, the Afghanistan skipper said, "We have practiced here in the past and it is a privilege playing in the city again in front of these stands. Indian fans are someone we really look forward to seeing and we hope they will show up in force. This match presents a wonderful opportunity for us to bring pride and glory to our nation, and we look forward to doing so in front of such passionate fans." Squads: Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib, Afsar Zazai (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ziaurrahman Akbar, Shamsurrahman, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masoud, Farid Ahmad Malik, Naveed Zadran, Khalil Ahmad and Yama Arab. New Zealand: Tim Southee (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (VC), Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson and Will Young. (With ANI Inputs)
07 September,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfghanistan batsman Rahmat Shah said that his team's past experience of playing in India will give them an edge over New Zealand in the only Test match scheduled to be played at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. The only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will kick start on September 9. Rahmat Shah was part of the Afghanistan team that played Test matches in Bengaluru, Dehradun and Lucknow. Also Read: "Not getting many Test opportunities breeds more hunger", says Ajaz Patel "Our past experience in India will help us. We had our home ground in Noida and in Lucknow, and we have played a lot of matches here and done a lot of camps here. We are also accustomed with the weather and pitch conditions of India, so we certainly have an edge", Shah told Cricbuzz. Ahead of the one-off Test, Rahmat Shah who is the leading run-scorer of Afghanistan in Tests and ODIs will aim to give a tough time to New Zealand. "We will try to give them a tough time. They have won the ICC Test Championship and we tried to have the best of preparations and we are looking forward to the challenge that is lying ahead", he said. The 31-year-old top-order batter said he has made some technical changes to adapt to the conditions here. "I just tried to concentrate more and practice more (to make technical adjustments). Earlier my shoulder used to get open and I tried to make it sideways and tried to straighter my alignment. When the fast bowler used to come, I used to move towards off stump a bit more and as a result I used to fall down." "I used to play my shot through my wrist but now I am trying to take my feet and just worked hard to get it into my batting template", Rahmat Shah added. (With PTI Inputs)
07 September,2024 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFollowing his 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel was disappointed for not getting many opportunities to prove himself in Test cricket. He believes that such setbacks boosts the drive and ambition of New Zealand spinners to prove their worth in the subcontinent. The Kiwi spinners often face challenges at home as the New Zealand pitches are more pace-friendly. Following the matter, Ajaz Patel said, "If you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult." "Sometimes, obviously you don't get as many opportunities at home because of our home conditions," Ajaz Patel told reporters here on Friday ahead of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan, which begins from September 9. "But it breeds more hunger when you do come to conditions like this and you know conditions that are spin-friendly and you're quite hungry to get out there and play and put your best foot forward and perform. But it's really important that you do prepare accordingly and prepare well," he added. The Mumbai-born cricketer earlier claimed all the 10 wickets against India in the first innings of the Mumbai Test match back in 2021. With this, Ajaz Patel became only the third player to achieve the rare feat after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble. Also Read: IN PHOTOS | T20Is: Fastest centuries for Australia Since then, Ajaz Patel has featured in only five Test matches out of which four were in the subcontinent. Further, he stated that he understands the reason behind fewer opportunities. "We're in a professional environment and for us it's really important to just go out there and continue to work on our game and keep improving and keep growing. "After the 10 wickets obviously you're a little bit disappointed that you don't get as many opportunities but at the same time as a player it's still about growing your game and it's opportunities to develop and grow. "Since my 10 wickets, I've kind of remodeled my run-up and look to grow myself and try and get better. So, it's always about improving and it's always about making sure that you're ready whenever that next opportunity comes and putting your hand up." Ahead of New Zealand's long Test schedule, Ajaz Patel is excited that he has a great opportunity to feature in six longest-format games. The "Black Caps" will lock horns with Afghanistan for one Test, Sri Lanka for two and Team India for three Test matches. "It always depends on conditions and I guess it depends on form and you know making sure you play well so you don't take it lightly." "But it is a great opportunity with so many games in Asia to then kind of have those opportunities as a spinner. So it's something that I'm looking forward to and pretty excited," he added. The one-off game will be the first time Afghanistan and New Zealand face each other in Tests. It is also the first time Patel has returned to India after his 10-wicket haul. "It's always special to come back to India especially after my last game here. It's a different challenge now, different surface, place, opposition. So, it's just about looking at what's in front of us and then assessing what the wicket's doing and how it's going to play," he said. Afghanistan have improved leaps and bounds in the white-ball formats but have little experience playing Tests. "Afghanistan are a quality outfit and obviously they don't have as much experience but they'll certainly put up a good fight. So, we're definitely not going to take them lightly," he added. (With PTI Inputs)
07 September,2024 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEngland pace legend James Anderson said that he will continue to be fast-bowling mentor for the upcoming Test series against Pakistana and New Zealand. The pacer announced his retirement from international cricket after the first Test against West Indies at Lord's earlier in the year. “At the minute, I’m due to go to Pakistan and New Zealand in the winter. Then nothing concrete after that. I’m very new to this, I’m still learning as we go. It’s partly me trying to figure out if this is where I want to go with the next stage of my career and also for them to figure out if I’m any good at it,” said James Anderson to Sky Sports. After James Anderson's retirement, Gus Atkinson gained the limelight by snapping 33 wickets in five Test matches. Matthew Potts and Olly Stone also made their return to the longest format of the game. During the final Test match against Sri Lanka, the "Three Lions" handed a debut cap to left-arm pacer Josh Hull. Also Read: Josh Inglis' 43-ball century sets up Australia series win over Scotland Speaking to BBC’s Test Match Special, managing director Rob Key said Anderson worked with Hull during the second Test at Lord’s, when the youngster wasn’t included in the playing eleven following Mark Wood’s withdrawal due to a right thigh strain. "There was a great moment at Lord's where you saw Josh Hull bowling in the middle and Jimmy standing top of his mark. You think 'How good this is'? All of that knowledge, you don't want to lose. Then he is able to pass it on. Jimmy is not always the most outgoing. He has really taken to it.” “You felt with Jimmy, for him to be a coach, you make the running with these people. Some of these have not known life without James Anderson opening the bowling for England. if you can, without being forceful, make the running and just say 'well bowled'. Even Mark Wood, when he comes in at lunch. That can have such an impact.” “A coach's job is to make people feel confident. Someone like James Anderson, him telling you something will carry more weight. He seems to be loving it. It would be great to have Jimmy in Pakistan, the same in New Zealand, and who knows going forward. Jimmy has a few itches to scratch along the way but it is great to have him involved with us." (With IANS Inputs)
07 September,2024 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJosh Inglis smashed a 43-ball century and Australia thrashed Scotland by 70 runs in the second Twenty20 to clinch the series with a game to spare on Friday. After Travis Head's 25-ball 80 on Wednesday, his duck on Friday brought No. 3 batter Inglis to the crease in the first over and he slogged seven fours and seven sixes on his way to 103, with a strike rate over 200. Australia posted 196-4 and never allowed Scotland any momentum. The home side failed to support Brandon McMullen, who claimed 59 off 42, and was all out for 126 in the 17th over. Also Read: Duleep Trophy: Musheer Khan falls short of completing double century, Navdeep Saini showcases late heroics Brad Currie bowled Head with the first ball he faced and dismissed Jake Fraser-McGurk on 16 to have Australia 23-2. But Cameron Green played anchor with 36 from 29 and Inglis rocketed Australia forward. Inglis was finally dismissed when he played Chris Sole straight to cover. Only two Scotland batters reached double figures as Marcus Stoinis took 4-23 in 23 deliveries. The third and last match is on Saturday. 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
07 September,2024 12:40 PM IST | Edinburgh (Scotland) | AP | PTIStand-in skipper Ollie Pope struck a fighting unbeaten century while opener Ben Duckett slammed a half-century to help England reach 221/3 as rain and bad light played spoilsport on the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval here on Friday. Pope was batting on 103 while Duckett hammered a 79-ball 86 as England recovered from an early blow to reach a good position when play was finally stopped by bad light with only half of the day's quota of overs being bowled. With England leading 2-0 in the three-match series, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first in the third Test. The visitors struck an early blow when Lahiru Kumara sent back Dan Lawrence for five, playing a jab across the line to a delivery bowled outside off-stump. Pathum Nissanka grabbed the top edge in gully as the hosts slumped to 45/1. Also Read: Duleep Trophy: Musheer Khan falls short of completing double century, Navdeep Saini showcases late heroics Duckett, who started on a breezy note, and Pope took charge of the proceeding and raised 95 runs for the second wicket partnership. Duckett reached his fifty off 48 balls as he slammed seven fours. Bad light made its first intervention around this time with England racing along at 76/1 in 15 overs which resulted in the players going for an early lunch. Play eventually started after a longish delay and England reached the 100 of the second wicket partnership in 21.1 overs. Duckett was soon out for 86, caught by keeper Chandimal off Milan Rathnayake Pope reached his fifty off 58 balls, hitting five boundaries and two sixes in the process. he and Joe Root added fifty runs for the third wicket partnership before Root, star of the previous Test, fell for 13, caught by Fernando off Lahiru Kumara. Duckett's 86 off 79 balls was studded with nine boundaries and two sixes. Pope continued to keep vigil and reached his seventh century off 102 balls soon after the tea break, reaching the milestone with a boundary. In all, he has slammed 13 boundaries and two sixes in his unbeaten innings and had Harry Brook keeping him company with eight runs. Brief scores:England 221/5 in 44.1 overs (Ben Duckett 86, Ollie Pope 103 not out; Lahiru Kumara 2-81) against Sri Lanka. 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
07 September,2024 08:25 AM IST | London | IANSFluent fifties from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal saw India ‘D’ stretch their lead to 202 runs against India ‘C’ on the second day of their Duleep Trophy match here on Friday. Seeking an India comeback, Iyer struck 54 off 44 balls and laced his innings with nine fours and a six, while Padikkal compiled a 56-run knock off 70 balls, hitting eight boundaries during his stay in the middle. Also Read: Rajasthan Royals appoints Rahul Dravid as their new head coach At stumps, India ‘D’ were 206-8 in their second innings with Axar Patel (11 off 37 balls) and Harshit Rana at the crease. Rana is yet to open his account, and will look to support the experienced Axar on the third day as India ‘C’ look to extend their lead further. Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was the star for India C, returning figures of 5-30 in 15 overs, including the wickets of Padikkal and Ricky Bhui, who was trapped in front for a vital 91-ball 44. Brief scoresIndia ‘D’ 164 & 206-8 (D Padikkal 56, S Iyer 54, R Bhui 44; M Suthar 5-30, V Vyshak 2-51) v India ‘C’ 168 (B Indrajith 72; H Rana 4-33, S Jain 2-16, A Patel 2-46) 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
07 September,2024 07:51 AM IST | Anantapur | PTIFormer India captain Rahul Dravid was on Friday announced as head coach of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals on a multi-year contract. Also Read: Praveen leaps for gold! Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach ended in June with the team winning the T20 World Cup for the second time. Dravid has coached Rajasthan Royals earlier in 2014. 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
07 September,2024 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIStar batter Marnus Labuschagne reckons fast bowlers make India a “difficult” side to beat in Australian conditions as the hosts look to end their barren run in Border-Gavaskar Trophy which has lasted nearly a decade. India have won every bilateral Test series against Australia since losing 1-2 in an away affair in 2014-15. They have recorded identical 2-1 series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21 Down Under to remain on top. Also Read: Duleep Trophy: Musheer Khan falls short of completing double century, Navdeep Saini showcases late heroics “India’s fast bowling is very good, which is really what brings them in Australian conditions and make them such a tough team to beat in Australian conditions,” Labuschagne told Star Sports. The middle-order mainstay termed the rivalry as ‘tough’ irrespective of where they are playing. “There is always high anticipation. To these two teams, it doesn’t matter where we’re playing, if it’s in England, Australia, or India, it’s always a tough contest,” he said. 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
07 September,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIFor the second day in a row, Musheer Khan held centrestage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, falling 19 short of a second first-class double-century, but it wasn’t all about only the 19-year-old on Friday. Navdeep Saini, who helped himself to his highest score, struck twice with the ball to peg India ‘A’ back, before Riyan Parag and KL Rahul took Shubman Gill’s side to 134 for two at stumps on Day Two of their Duleep Trophy tie against India ‘B’. This, after the latter had extended their overnight 202 for seven to a competitive 321 on a surface that continued to offer encouragement to the faster bowlers. Musheer continues to dazzle Overnight 105, Musheer showcased his appetite for runs by seeing off the second new ball with few alarms while also playing his strokes freely when the opportunity presented itself. With Saini holding up his end of the bargain, India ‘A’ three-pronged pace attack of Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep and Avesh Khan struggled to make an impression. Also Read: Paris Paralympics 2024: Praveen's record-breaking jump helps India hit a golden six Musheer Khan Whenever the ball was banged in short, Musheer was unafraid to pull. He also used the slog-sweep to excellent effect against Kuldeep Yadav’s left-arm wrist spin, though it was to that same stroke that he finally lost his wicket, after spending eight hours and four minutes at the crease. In the same over in which he slammed Kuldeep to nearly the roof of the stadium, he top-edged a wrong ‘un, easily held in the deep. That ended a Duleep Trophy eighth-wicket record stand of 205 (323m, 403b) with Saini, who reached his fifty with a four off Kuldeep before being last man out, caught at third-man on the ramp. Gill and Mayank Agarwal played several handsome strokes when the India ‘B’ quicks pitched the ball up in looking for swing. They were occasionally beaten outside off but that was to be expected, given that lateral movement, while not as pronounced on day one, was still on offer. Gill was the first to depart, offering no stroke to a break-backer from Saini that crashed into off-stump, the skipper not offering a second line of defence particularly disappointing. Agarwal, looking set for a big knock at his home ground, was strangled down leg in Saini’s next over and at 66 for two, India ‘A’ wobbled slightly. Rahul, Parag at the crease Their plight could have been worse had Nitish Reddy at second slip not put down a tough chance to his right to reprieve Rahul, on three, off Mukesh Kumar. Rahul lived to fight another day alongside Parag, who was his usual confident self. Brief scoresIndia ‘B’ 321 (M Khan 181, N Saini 56; A Deep 4-60, K Ahmed 2-54, A Khan 2-59) v India ‘A’ 134-2 (M Agarwal 36; N Saini 2-36)
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