Fast-bowling all-rounders have always been a prized asset in Indian cricket, a rare breed that can balance both bat and ball effectively. Among the top contenders for this coveted role in recent years has been Hardik Pandya, who has been a key player in the Indian cricket team. Over the years, however, several other names have emerged as potential options, such as Shardul Thakur, Vijay Shankar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Though not always consistent at the international level, these players have strived to fill a gap in Indian cricket that few others can. Vijay Shankar, who has been in the spotlight as a fast-bowling all-rounder for years, had a fleeting taste of international cricket. His most notable stint came during the 2019 World Cup, where he was included in India’s squad but struggled to make a lasting impact on the international stage. Since then, his international career failed to gain momentum, and he was eventually sidelined from the national team. However, Shankar has continued to impress with his domestic performances, which led to his acquisition by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 1.20 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. This was seen as a fresh opportunity for Shankar to rejuvenate his career, albeit in a different format of the game. Just days after the auction, CSK shared a post on social media that went viral, showcasing Shankar in ‘beast mode.’ The post featured a highlight from the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, where Shankar hammered Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes. 6๏ธโฃ.6๏ธโฃ.6๏ธโฃ!๐ฅณ๐ฅVijay in BEAST MODE! #SMAT #WhistlePodu@vijayshankar260pic.twitter.com/6JFc0osJEy — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 27, 2024 The caption read, "6.6.6. Vijay in beast mode," which reignited excitement among his supporters. Despite his limited opportunities with the Indian team, Shankar has shown his ability to shine at the domestic level, where he has been a consistent performer for Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya, who has been the most prominent fast-bowling all-rounder for India in recent years, continues to set new records. During the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Pandya led Baroda to a commanding five-wicket victory over Gujarat, making a rare but impactful appearance in the domestic circuit. Also Read: The real reason Rishabh Pant left DC? Co-owner points to 'philosophical’ divide Hardik’s blazing knock of 74 runs off just 35 balls, striking an astonishing strike rate of 211.4, was a demonstration of his destructive batting prowess. His innings included six fours and five sixes, further cementing his reputation as one of the most dynamic all-rounders in the T20 format. In addition to his explosive batting, Hardik also contributed with the ball, taking a wicket for 37 runs in his four overs, helping his team restrict Gujarat to 184 for five. Pandya’s all-round performance added to his growing list of accomplishments, as he became the first Indian player in history to achieve the unique double of 5,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 cricket. With 5,067 runs and 180 wickets in T20 matches, Pandya continues to break new ground, further solidifying his position as one of India’s premier all-rounders. Meanwhile, Axar Patel, another key player in the Indian team, had a quiet outing in the same match. He made an unbeaten contribution of 43 runs off 33 balls but failed to make an impact with the ball, going wicketless and conceding 31 runs in his full quota of overs. On the bowling front, Ravi Bishnoi was the standout performer for his team, taking two wickets and providing much-needed control during Gujarat's innings.
27 November,2024 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDelhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal stated that the franchise's split with star India wicketkeeper-batter and marquee player Rishabh Pant was due to differences in "philosophies" regarding franchise management, and had nothing to do with financial issues. Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) purchased him for a staggering Rs 27 crore during the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah on Sunday. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo about Rishabh's departure, Parth said, "It was just a different philosophy of how he wanted the franchise to operate and how we--the owners--wanted the franchise to operate. That is what caused it. It has nothing to do with money. Money has never been an issue for Rishabh, and money's never been an issue for us. I guess the three of us (Kiran Grandhi, Jindal, and Pant) were on different wavelengths. He took a call at the end of it. We tried everything, but he decided eventually that it was time to move on." Parth admitted that the split had been "devastating" for him personally. "I love the boy like my own brother. He took a call at the end of the day. We tried our best. He made the decision, and we have to respect it," he added. Also Read: Gujarat's Urvil Patel slams century in 28 balls, fastest T20 hundred by an Indian Parth clarified that leadership was not a contentious issue leading to Pant's departure, though the wicketkeeper-batter has aspirations of captaining India someday. "We gave him some feedback regarding leadership. We suggested ways he could improve, but we were quite clear about his ambitions. We know where he wants to go. He has made it amply clear that his dream and desire is to captain India, and that starts with captaining an IPL team," he concluded. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter is an all-format player for India and a livewire on the field. Known for his ability to deliver on big occasions in Test cricket, Pant has an equally solid T20 game. Though his T20I statistics show 1,209 runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25 and a strike rate of nearly 128, his overall T20 numbers are far more impressive, with 5,022 runs in 202 matches at an average of 31.78, a strike rate exceeding 145, including two centuries and 25 fifties. Pant has been a vital part of the Delhi Capitals since 2016, scoring 3,284 runs in 110 matches at an average of 35.31, with a century and 18 fifties. He was appointed team captain in 2021 and led DC to the playoffs that same season. Delhi Capitals squad Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk (RTM), Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs (retained), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair.Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel (retained), Donovan Ferreria.Allrounders: Axar Patel (spin; retained), Ashutosh Sharma (spin), Sameer Rizvi (spin), Darshan Nalkande (pace), Vipraj Nigam (spin), Ajay Mandal (spin), Manvanth Kumar (pace), Tripurana Vijay (spin), Madhav Tiwari (pace).Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav (retained).Fast bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera.
27 November,2024 08:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAustralia batter Travis Head on Wednesday firmly rejected suggestions that the Test team is fractured following remarks by Josh Hazlewood that implied potential discord within the squad. Hazlewood, speaking to the media after day three of the Test, was asked how the team would approach day four, with Australia facing an almost impossible task at 3-12 while chasing a daunting target of 534. His response raised eyebrows: “You probably have to ask one of the batters that question. I’m sort of relaxing and trying to get a bit of physio and a bit of treatment, and I’m probably looking mostly towards the next Test and what plans we can do against these batters.” The comments caught many by surprise, sparking speculation about a possible divide in the Australian dressing room. Former cricketer Adam Gilchrist suggested, “That to me tells me there is potentially a divided change room. I don’t know if there is. I might be reading too much into that,” while ex-England captain Michael Vaughan was equally stunned, stating that he was “staggered” by Hazlewood’s words. Also Read: This uncapped all-rounder could be the answer to Australia’s Border-Gavaskar woes In response to the backlash, Head swiftly moved to quash any rumors of division within the team. Speaking to 7NEWS, he clarified: “I think (people have) picked the bones out of a comment on the back of a poor week, which is fine. All the boys hung out together last night, nothing changed in the way we were as a group." Head further emphasised the unity within the squad, adding, “We stuck together, had some good conversations as we always would, win or draw. It’s a pretty level group. No doubt there was a lot of disappointment around the room but definitely no fractions.” Following Hazlewood’s comments, Australian captain Pat Cummins also moved to strongly refute claims of a split, describing the team’s bond as stronger than ever. “It’s a really tight unit. It’s probably one of the tightest teams I’ve ever played with. We really enjoy playing cricket together,” Cummins said, underscoring the team’s collective spirit despite the setbacks on the field.
27 November,2024 07:14 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentBeau Webster, the 30-year-old fast-bowling all-rounder from Tasmania, could receive his first-ever call-up to Australia's Test squad for the upcoming pink-ball Adelaide Test. According to reports in Australian media, Webster has been added to the squad as injury cover for Mitchell Marsh, who played a crucial role in Australia’s defeat to India in the series opener at the Perth Test. Marsh, who bowled a total of 17 overs in the match, is currently struggling with a slight injury concern, prompting the inclusion of Webster. Marsh’s performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener was a mixed bag. With the bat, he had a forgettable first innings, departing for a single-digit score. However, his efforts with the ball proved more fruitful. Marsh claimed three vital wickets during the first innings, dismissing middle-order batters Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar. Later, he added another scalp, taking out India’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. In the run chase, Marsh showcased his batting prowess, scoring a quick-fire 47 runs from just 47 balls, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Australia’s defeat. Despite Marsh’s lack of runs with the bat, Coach Andrew McDonald expressed satisfaction with his all-round contribution, especially considering the challenging conditions and the workload on Marsh’s body. Given that Marsh is currently nursing an injury, Webster has been called up as a precautionary measure to ensure Australia has sufficient cover should Marsh not recover in time for the second Test in Adelaide. Webster’s potential call-up follows a string of strong performances in domestic cricket, particularly in the ongoing Sheffield Shield season. The all-rounder has been in excellent form, making a significant impact with both bat and ball for Tasmania. He recently participated in two games between Australia A and India A, impressing with both his batting and bowling skills. Also Read: 'Indian fans are greedy, they want hundreds': Gavaskar on Kohli's return to form In those matches, Webster scored 145 runs across four innings, including an unbeaten half-century, while also taking seven wickets, including a memorable three-wicket haul in Melbourne. Who else but Beau Webster!Tasmania get their first W of the #SheffieldShield season! pic.twitter.com/EOqiQqAj9f — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 27, 2024 His first-class career has been consistently impressive. In 93 first-class matches, he has accumulated 5,297 runs at an average of 37.83, which includes 12 centuries and 24 half-centuries. As a bowler, Webster has claimed 148 wickets at an average of 37.39, including a couple of five-wicket hauls. These statistics highlight Webster’s value as an all-rounder capable of making meaningful contributions in both departments. Following his standout performances for Australia A, Webster has continued to shine in the 2024-25 Sheffield Shield season. In the ongoing competition, he has taken six wickets and scored 152 runs from three innings for Tasmania. His ability to perform in all conditions, coupled with his experience, has made him a strong candidate for a spot in the national squad.
27 November,2024 06:49 PM IST | Adelaide | mid-day online correspondentIf there is one thing that competes for Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s attention every bit as fiercely as the cricket ball does, it is food—especially chicken. “If you give him chicken to eat, you will eventually have to take his hands away, because he will never stop eating,” chuckled his amused father, Sanjiv. For the left-handed batter and spinner from Bihar, the simplest joys of life—like devouring a plate of food—hold equal importance to the game that has just propelled him to IPL stardom, at faraway Jeddah. Despite hailing from one of India’s poorest states, Vaibhav’s talent has been nurtured since he was five. Without the luxury of fancy academies or professional coaches, the 13-year-old's path to greatness is a testament to the unwavering dedication of one man, his farmer father Sanjiv. Sanjiv's years of toil, most likely spent in the hopes of achieving something monumental for his family of five, finally paid off when, on Monday, his youngest son laughed his way to the bank as Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for Rs 1.10 crore, three times higher than his base price. As the mandarins of the game sit up and take notice, his lower-middle-class family and his small-town roots are practically bursting with excitement. When we caught up with Sanjiv on Monday evening, he apologised for the delay in taking our call. “Maaf kijiyega (Sorry)," he sheepishly admitted when we finally connected, his phone ringing off the hook from well-wishers. “I had a small business to run when he was a child, but I had to quit because he needed me to be there during his practice and tournaments. As you know, cricket is an expensive sport, and we didn’t have much money to cover those expenses. So, I was forced to sell my land so he could continue playing. There was no regular income, and I had no other choice. He started training at the age of five, but I had been training him at home for two years before that. Then I made him ready and took him to Samastipur, and later Patna. Three times a week, it would be Samastipur, and the other three days it would be Patna. I have been like a shadow to him all these years.” Also Read: Record breakers to surprises: Full team line-ups and auction price shockers Vaibhav's rise to fame, however, wasn’t some overnight miracle. Having made his domestic debut at just 12 years old in the Ranji Trophy, which came earlier this year against Mumbai, he became a household name when, as a teenager, he struck a blistering century in just 58 balls against Australia’s Under-19 team. He has continued to impress, most recently being named to India’s Under-19 squad for the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. If that wasn’t enough, he has also played five matches for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy, and more recently made his T20 debut for them in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. But as Vaibhav basks in the well-deserved spotlight, not all the attention has been favourable. Alongside the applause, a cloud of rumours has been swirling around his age, with some suggesting that the prodigious talent might not be 13, as officially claimed, but possibly as old as 15. “In 2020, he was only nine years old. I remember taking him to the U-16 trials, and a mandatory bone test was conducted for all players. His bone test was also done there. You can check with the BCCI and ask what age came up in that test. He looked very young until last year, but after he started playing state-level matches, his diet improved, and he began to put on weight and height. If you look at his picture from last year, he’ll look very young. These changes happened only in the past year,” clarified Sanjiv. Despite the noise, he remains focused on the bigger picture: “I can tell you that I will ensure he gets called up to the India team within the next two years.” Also Read: Kohli's 21 cr to Bumrah's 18 cr: What will the Perth Test XI earn in IPL 2025? Now that Vaibhav has landed an IPL contract, things will surely be different. The family, once concerned with scraping together enough money for basic training, is now poised for a dramatic shift in lifestyle. With his IPL debut on the horizon, it seems like the next few years could see Vaibhav living his dream, both on and off the field. For someone of Vaibhav’s age, grasping the concept of a crore can be a bit of a stretch. When asked how exactly he plans to shield his young prodigy from the seductive allure of money talk, Sanjiv said: “Baccha cricket ke alawa aur kuch nahi karta. Agar TV mein koi match chal raha ho, toh wohi dekh leta hai, baaki aur kuch nahi. Film dekhna, mobile chalana, kuch nahi. (He does nothing other than cricket. If there is a match on TV, that's all he watches; he doesn't do anything else. No watching movies, no using the phone, nothing).” "I have taken some loans in the past, and I first need to pay them off. The remaining money will be spent on him. I plan to create an at-home net, but that could attract a lot of people, so I want to set it up at a less-known location. Everything will fall in place,” he signed off.
27 November,2024 05:55 PM IST | Patna | Srijanee MajumdarGujarat's wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel slammed the fastest T20 century by an Indian during his team's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Tripura here on Wednesday, reaching the three-figure mark in just 28 balls. This comes exactly a year after he smashed the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in List-A cricket. ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด-๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฏ1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ* Runs3๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ Balls7๏ธโฃ Fours1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ SixesGujarat batter Urvil Patel smashed the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20s against Tripura in Indore ๐ฅ ๐ฅWatch ๐ฅ snippets of his ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐-๐ฝ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐๐ ๐ฝ#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @GCAMotera pic.twitter.com/zjbsKpZkYv — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) November 27, 2024 The 26-year-old Urvil bettered Rishabh Pant's record for the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian. The India wicket-keeper had blazed away to a 32-ball century against Himachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2018. Also Read: 'Hurts me sometimes': Prithvi Shaw's viral video resurfaces after auction snub Urvil's ton is the second-fastest in T20 cricket, only behind Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, whose hundred against Cyprus came in 27 balls. Opening the innings, Urvil struck seven fours and 12 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 113 off a mere 35 balls, as Gujarat completed a chase of 156 in 10.2 overs. Earlier in the week, Urvil had gone unsold in the Indian Premier League player auction. Exactly on this day last year, after being released by Gujarat Titans, Urvil scored an unbeaten 41-ball 100 for Gujarat in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Chandigarh. Urvil's century was the second-fastest by an Indian batter in List A cricket. 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
27 November,2024 05:42 PM IST | Indore | PTIAfter India’s phenomenal win in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Star Sports experts and cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden shared their insights on Virat Kohli, his prowess as a player, and his adjustments to counter the Australian attack. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar spoke about how players feel after scoring a century for the country. "Oh yes, oh yes, I tell you what, for your country, man, it's an unbelievable feeling! It's just an unbelievable feeling to wear your country's cap. That's the dream of every school kid. Then you know, you say to yourself, 'I don't want to make a fool of myself at the international level,' at least that's what I thought. I don't want to make a fool of myself. You know, even if I get 60-70, if I get into my first series, I get 300 runs, 250 runs, I'll be happy. I've not made a fool of myself. But then, once you get a hundred, it's like an addiction. You want to get a hundred every time. It's like, 'Oh, I love it. I love getting a hundred. I love raising my bat. I love that little thump on my back when I get back in the change room with everybody.' That is, you know, I mean, it's just unbelievable. It just becomes an addiction. You want a hundred all the time. That's why there is so much, you know, deep gnashing and all that when you miss out on a hundred. Also Read: The 500 who lifted the spirits of XI On Kohli’s conversion rate "It's like I said in commentary that Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafa Nadal, they are title winners. If they lose in the semi-finals, people say, 'Oh, they're not in form.' Anybody else getting into the semi-finals, you would say, 'Oh, what a wonderful performance.' Similarly, with Virat Kohli, because everybody is so used to him scoring so many hundreds quite regularly, when he doesn't score 100, even if he's getting 70-80—which a lot of guys will be very happy to get—people say, 'Look, he's not scoring runs.' And that is the reason why there was that feeling. But then again, Indian fans, they're greedy fans. They're not going to be happy with their idol scoring only 60-70s. They want their icons, their idols, to score hundreds, and that is the reason there was this little talk about, 'Oh, he hasn't got a hundred since July 2023.' July 2023 is just about a year ago." Also Read: 'Hurts me sometimes': Prithvi Shaw's viral video resurfaces after auction snub On Kohli’s batting stance His body was completely relaxed when he came into bat in the second innings. In the first innings, because of the fact that India had lost two wickets early, he would have also been under pressure. In that second innings, you could sense apart from changing that stance, I think he also got his legs, which were maybe just a little bit wider at the start. Just a little bit, maybe I'm thinking too much, but that little thing might have given him that height he wanted. Well, in Australia, on the bouncier pitches, you need that edge. I liked that mid-wicket boundary that he hit off Hazlewood. That, to me, was not the easiest of shots. A straight drive is a little easier because your stance is like that, but just to open up a little bit and play that—that was all magic. It was a magic shot. On commentary, I kept saying, 'Show it again. Show it again.’ Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden also commented on Kohli’s stance adjustments in the second innings. He explained: "You know, during the start of this morning, I think it's a very good point because the reverse can be said also to someone touring to India and having to lower their stance. I know I certainly did that. But being able to be a little more upright means that your head position has to stay on top of the bounce so that it starts to work in your favour. I said right from the start that I actually liked his move, batting in more line with the ball. I thought that was a good strategy. I think he loves to play like that, and we saw some classic cases where he just eased the ball through mid-wicket. But you can't do that from outside off stump, so getting into the line, I thought, was important." "The other little adjustment that you mentioned, being a little more upright, so he could stay on top of the bounce, was also really important. If you're getting closer to the ball like he was—another thing, I think, was probably playing the ball later. When he's not in his best form, he goes quite hard, feeling for the ball. He wants to feel the ball on the bat, particularly on the front foot. But he just seemed to give himself a little more time and be a little softer." 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27 November,2024 04:28 PM IST | Perth | AgenciesPrithvi Shaw failed to attract bidders during the IPL 2025 auction despite having a base price of Rs 75 lakh. Released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction, Shaw’s name went unsold as all ten franchises refrained from placing any bids. In the wake of this snub, an old video of Shaw reflecting on the trolling he has faced throughout his career has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. In the video, Shaw openly discusses his experiences with online criticism and reveals that he is aware of the memes and trolling directed at him. Prithvi Shaw making some sense, well said! pic.twitter.com/OnbOaQQX69 — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) November 25, 2024 "If a person is not following me, how will they troll me? That means he has eyes on me. So I think that trolling is not good, but it is not a bad thing as well. We see cricketers and even other people getting trolled. I see all the trolling, memes that are made on me. It also hurts me sometimes," Shaw said. He further expressed his frustration with public scrutiny, citing instances where his actions were unfairly criticised. "If I am seen anymore, people say that he is outside and not practicing. But I am thinking - It is my birthday. Can I not celebrate? I was wondering what wrong have I done. I know if I am doing anything wrong. But if something is not wrong, it should be shown in that light," he added. Also Read: The 500 who lifted the spirits of XI The auction disappointment has drawn reactions from cricketing figures as well. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called the situation 'embarrassing' for Shaw, noting that it was surprising that the batter did not receive a bid for his base price. "Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif remarked during a discussion on Jio Cinema. He went on to express that Shaw’s failure to attract a bid reflects a broader sentiment from the IPL teams, stating, "Prithvi got a lot of chances, and teams have now finally moved on. It is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs."
27 November,2024 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday toppled Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood to regain the top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings on the back of his match-winning spell against Australia in the first Test at Perth. Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs to take 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah, who was at No. 3 ahead of the Perth Test, now has career-best 883 ranking points while moving ahead of South African Rabada (872 points) and Aussie Hazlewood (860 points). Bumrah's teammate Mohammed Siraj also made good ground, moving up three places to 25th following his five scalps against the Aussies. Also Read: 'Jas beautiful, but not greater than Kapil': Geoff Boycott Jaiswal moves up to No. 2 Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made a scintillating 161, leaped to second spot with career-best 825 points behind England's Joe Root (903 points) in the rankings for batters. Star batter Virat Kohli continued charting his way up as he improved nine spots to reach 13th following his 30th Test century. India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant maintained his sixth slot with 736 points. Indian duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin remained the top players in the Test all-rounders ranking despite not featuring against Australia in the Perth Test. 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
27 November,2024 03:54 PM IST | Perth | PTIAlzarri Joseph took two wickets in the first session on the fifth day as West Indies wrapped up a 201-run win over Bangladesh in Antigua in the first match of the two-Test series. Bangladesh lasted less than seven overs on Tuesday as the West Indies sealed their first home Test win in over two years. Joseph (2-32) dismissed Hasan Mahmud (0), before ending Jaker Ali's stand on 31. That left Bangladesh on 129-9, and Joseph then sent a fierce bouncer into the shoulder of Shoriful Islam. Shoriful attempted to continue, but lasted just eight balls before he was forced to retire hurt, ensuring Bangladesh's innings came to an end and giving the home side victory. It was the first time the West Indies Indies have won a test at home since they beat Bangladesh in June 2022, ending a four-match winless streak. Also Read: 'They've secured exactly what they needed': Bangar on MI signing Trent Boult The West Indies scored 450-9 declared in their first innings and 152 in the second. Bangladesh had 269-9 declared in its first innings and finished with 132. Justin Greaves was named player of the match for his test-defining 115 not out, his maiden test century. His innings helped the Caribbean team recover from 253 for six in the first innings. "Helping the team succeed and winning a test match is something I take pride in," Greaves said. "I'm happy with my performance, but winning the match means even more to me." West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said Greaves' rescue mission changed the course of the contest. "I think the way we batted in the first innings to post 450 runs was brilliant, especially considering day one in Antigua typically favours fast bowlers," he said. "Our approach, with key half-centuries and Justin's century, put us in a position to dominate the test match." The second Test begins Saturday at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. 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
27 November,2024 03:44 PM IST | North Sound (Antigua) | AP | PTIFollowing the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar commended Mumbai Indians' exceptional move to bring back Trent Boult for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. Boult was picked up by the Mumbai-based franchise for Rs 12.50 crores at the IPL mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday. Boult, who has played 104 IPL matches in his career and has 121 wickets, has played a crucial role in MI's success from 2020-21. He has also played for Rajasthan Royals recently and Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders. "Typically, MI doesn't reacquire players who have previously played for them. However, they made an exception this time with Trent Boult. MI consistently targets overseas pace bowlers, and with Boult, they've secured exactly what they needed. The new ball at Wankhede always offers a bit of movement, which perfectly suits Boult's strengths - swinging the ball and taking early wickets in the powerplay," Sanjay Bangar said while speaking to Jio Cinema. Also Read: Both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant were on Punjab Kings’ radar Earlier, the five-time IPL champions retained their 'Fab Four' by shelling out a hefty amount. Along with Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav, Bumrah was among the five players who were retained by the Mumbai-based franchise ahead of IPL 2025. MI finished at the bottom in the last season, where they could only manage 4 wins and 10 losses under the captaincy of a returning star Hardik Pandya. MI Squad for IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult (Rs. 12.50 crores), Naman Dhir (Rs. 5.25 crores), Robin Minz (Rs. 65 lakhs), Karn Sharma (Rs. 50 lakhs), Ryan Rickelton (Rs. 1 crores), Deepak Chahar (Rs. 9.25 crores), Allah Ghazanfar (Rs. 4.80 crores), Will Jacks (Rs. 5.25 crores), Ashwani Kumar (Rs. 30 lakhs), Mitchell Santner (Rs. 2 crores), Reece Topley (Rs. 75 lakhs), Krishnan Shrijith (Rs. 30 lakhs), Raj Angad Bawa (Rs. 30 lakhs), Satyanarayana Raju (Rs. 30 lakhs), Bevon Jacobs (Rs. 30 lakhs), Arjun Tendulkar (Rs. 30 lakhs), Lizaad Williams (Rs. 75 lakhs), Vignesh Puthur (Rs. 30 lakhs). 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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