Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri urged the Indian side to put their 0-3 loss against New Zealand behind them and focus on the upcoming task. Rohit Sharma and Co. suffered a humiliating 0-3 loss against New Zealand. With this, they registered their first-ever Test series loss at home in 12 years. The series loss has also affected their rankings on the World Test Championship (WTC) table. Despite their unwanted record, Ravi Shastri remained optimistic about India's chances of making it to the WTC final at Lord's. "India will be smarting from that defeat in the series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares. They were a little complacent and paid the price for it. That said, this Indian team is a very proud one," Shastri told host Sanjana Ganesan during the latest episode of 'The ICC Review'. Also Read: ‘Stay in the battle, show your aggro’ Team India is supposed to win four out of their five Test matches against Australia in order to reach the WTC final. The first match between India and Australia will begin on November 22 in Perth. Historically, India has excelled when making early statements in away tours. This was evident during their 2018/19 tour of Australia, where they won the opening Test for the first time, defeating Australia by 31 runs in Adelaide, thanks to Cheteshwar Pujara's stellar century. Ravi Shastri emphasised the importance of starting the Australia tour on a positive note to regain momentum. "They would be hurting, and they'll want to get back on track as soon as possible. The best way to bounce back from such a series is to start another one strongly. So, the first two Tests become extremely crucial," he said. The 62-year-old also urged the team management to focus on the positives and draw inspiration from their successful tours Down Under. In 2018, under Virat Kohli's leadership, India secured their first-ever Test series win in Australia. They repeated the feat in 2021, despite missing several first-choice players in a thrilling series. "The key will be to ensure they start well and keep the players in a good frame of mind. That will be the coach's most important task," Shastri added. He also pointed out that India's batters could play a crucial role in giving the team an early advantage. "Confidence is key. They must focus on the positives, think about what they achieved in Australia last time, and build on that. Put the New Zealand loss behind them. These are different conditions, and some Australian tracks are the best to bat on once you settle in. It'll be a totally different scenario when they get out there," Shastri concluded. (With ANI Inputs)
19 November,2024 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCaptain Aayush Shinde, 15, was in outstanding form and stole the thunder with a humongous knock of 419 not out as General Education Academy (Chembur) outplayed Parle Tilak Vidyalaya ICSE (Vile Parle) to record a resounding 460-run victory in a third-round match of the boys under-16 MSSA Harris Shield inter-school cricket tournament at the Cross Maidan on Monday. Aayush’s hurricane innings came from just 152 balls and was studded with 43 fours and 24 sixes. Ayush’s onslaught on the opposition bowlers resulted in 13 balls getting lost as they were hit over the boundary wall. Also Read: Stoinis lets it rip as Aus crush Pak for T20 series whitewash Leg-spinner Singit Arjun Speaking to mid-day, Aayush mentioned that this was his best knock in MSSA cricket. “I am thrilled to score my highest total in inter-school cricket. I enjoyed the pull shots to deep square-leg and scored most of my runs in that area. Last year, I scored over 700 runs and won the best batsman award. It was a perfect consolation reward for me and the team as we had lost the final to Swami Vivekanand School,” Aayush said. Meanwhile, Dilip Vengsarkar, the former India and Mumbai captain was thrilled to learn last evening about Aayush’s knock. “Scoring 419 not out is an incredible achievement. And he has scored them against Parle Tilak Vidyalaya ICSE, a good side. I do remember his exploits in the Harris Shield last season and I wish Aayush all the best for more big-scoring,” Vengsarkar said when mid-day caught up with him at a function on Monday night. Dilip Vengsarkar Opting to bat, last year’s runner-up General Education Academy amassed a mammoth 648 for five from 45 overs. Aarya Karle scored 78, and Ishaan Pathak was unbeaten on 62. In reply, Parle Tilak were dismissed for 182 in 39.4 overs. Opening batter Adheesh Tawde top-scored with 41 and Devarya Sawant contributed 34. Leg-spinner Virat Kanojia (three for 13), off-spinner Om Koli (three for 45), and off-spinner Harsh Nadkar (two for 20) were responsible for the wickets. On an adjacent pitch, Don Bosco High School’s (Matunga) lanky leg-spinner Singit Arjun finished with impressive figures of seven for 23 from eight overs, which was the highlight of their 196-run win over Balmohan Vidyamandir Marathi (Dadar) in another third-round match. Electing to bat, Don Bosco were bowled out for a challenging total of 310 in 45 overs. Kedar Malusare (54) and Yash Jagtap (41) lifted the Don Bosco innings. Balmohan’s off-spinner Daksh Jadav claimed three for 50. In reply, Balmohan Vidyamandir’s batsmen could not get going and were bowled out for a measly 114 in 25 overs. With inputs from Clayton Murzello
19 November,2024 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Gordon D’CostaMarcus Stoinis bludgeoned 61 not out off 27 balls as Australia swept Pakistan 3-0 in the Twenty20I series with a seven-wicket victory in the final game on Monday. Stoinis smacked five sixes and five fours as Australia raced to 118-3 in 11.2 overs. Fast bowlers Shah Afridi (1-43) and Haris Rauf (0-34) conceded 77 runs off their combined six overs. Also Read: Ex-NZ pacer Doug Bracewell served 1-month cocaine ban Earlier, Pakistan lost nine wickets for 56 runs on the way to a meagre total of 117 in 18.1 overs despite Babar Azam (41) scoring at a brisk pace in the Power play. Meanwhile, ex-pacer Aaqib Javed will remain Pakistan’s interim head coach. in limited-overs cricket till the Champions Trophy and will also continue in his role on the selection panel. Brief scoresPakistan 117 all out in 18.1 overs (B Azam 41; A Hardie 3-21) lost to Australia 118-3 in 11.2 overs (M Stoinis 61*) by seven 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
19 November,2024 07:32 AM IST | Hobart | AP | PTIFormer New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell tested positive for cocaine earlier this year and has since served a one-month ban. Details of the ban were made public for the first time Monday by the New Zealand Sport Integrity Commission. Also Read: Omkar Salvi named RCB bowling coach Bracewell, 34, who played 28 Tests tested positive after a domestic Twenty20 match between Central Districts and Wellington in January. He was named Player of the Match. The initial three-month ban imposed by the Commission was reduced to one month on the condition Bracewell completed a treatment program. The one-month ban was then backdated to April, meaning he can now return to 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
19 November,2024 07:31 AM IST | Wellington | AP | PTIRoyal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the IPL franchise’s bowling coach. Salvi has in the past worked as assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders. Also Read: Vettori to leave Perth Test duty for IPL auction “Omkar Salvi, current head coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB’s Bowling Coach,” the franchise tweeted. He is expected to join RCB after the end of the ongoing Ranji season, which will resume on January 23. 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
19 November,2024 07:29 AM IST | Bangalore | PTIAustralia bowling coach Daniel Vettori will leave the team during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India, starting on November 22 in Perth, to attend the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. Also Read: "I’ve learned a lot from Ash": Premier Australia spinner Nathan Lyon “We are very supportive of Dan’s role as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dan will complete final preparation for the first Test before attending the IPL auction,” said a statement from the Australian team spokesperson. 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
19 November,2024 07:27 AM IST | Perth | IANSVeteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon believes that rival players often serve as the “best coaches”, acknowledging that his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin has “taught” him a great deal through their faceoffs since 2011-12. Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Lyon and Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy five-Test series beginning in Perth on November 22. Also Read: "We got what we wanted out of it": Abhishek Nayar on Team India's match simulation “Ash [Ashwin] is an incredible bowler. I’ve gone head-to-head with him for basically my whole career, so I’ve learned a lot from Ash,” Lyon told Fox Cricket.“He’s an incredibly smart bowler, and he’s able to learn and adapt very quickly, and I think the best bowlers in the world are able to do that. He used his skills to benefit himself and his team. “So, you’ve got to give credit where credit’s due, he was the best bowler (in 2020-21), as he usually is. So, hats off to Ash.” It will be Ashwin’s fifth Test tour of Australia, where he has claimed 39 wickets in 10 Tests at an average of 42.15. Lyon further admitted to having studied Ashwin’s bowling closely, especially before Australia toured India in the last few years. “He’s taught me a lot. I’m a big believer in the players that you play against are your best coaches that you eventually come across,” Lyon 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
19 November,2024 07:25 AM IST | Perth | PTIThe centre-wicket match simulation at WACA ground has served its purpose as the Indian team got what it wanted ahead of the opening Test against Australia, believed Abhishek Nayar and Morne Morkel, the two lieutenants of head coach Gautam Gambhir. The focus was on getting acclimatised to the conditions after the visitors had decided to scrap the intra-squad game with India ‘A’ team at the expense of match simulation. “Just before we came to Australia, Gauti bhai [Gautam Gambhir], Rohit [Sharma], we discussed what we wanted out of these three days, and the idea was to try and make sure that one, for the younger guys and also the experienced guys, to give them a lot of time in the centre to adapt, to understand conditions,” Nayar said in a video posted by BCCI. Also Read: "He is a world-class player": Travis Head praises this Team India player “We are coming and playing Test cricket [here] after, you know, four years. So initially, we got the guys to come in and had it like a game where you got out, if you got out, you got out. “But then, we tried to give them another chance, and we felt that second time around, the guys adapted better, they understood the conditions better, and were a lot more comfortable. We got what we wanted out of it.” The five-match series between the two heavyweights of world cricket begins at the Optus Stadium here from November 22. Analysing the bowlers’ performance during training, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed his satisfaction with them. “Very happy with how the bowlers went. They summed up conditions very well. Yeah, I think we’re on track for the 22nd. So, another three training sessions left,” he stated. 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
19 November,2024 07:22 AM IST | Perth | PTIAustralian batter Travis Head on Monday backed Virat Kohli to “have his moments in the series” as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting here on Friday. Kohli’s ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian team landed in Australia last week. Also Read: ‘Stay in the battle, show your aggro’ Head threw his support behind the Indian batting mainstay, who managed a mere 93 runs across three Tests against New Zealand at a forgettable average of 15.50 in his last assignment at home just before the tour of Australia. “No doubt, we will go through all their players, cannot wait to start well against them. Virat’s going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them,” Head told the media at the Optus Stadium after Australia’s training session. “He is a world-class player. Over the course of five Tests, he is going to play well at some stage. We have to understand and respect that. Hopefully, the players on our side also have their moments in the series,” said the left-handed batter. Head reckoned having closed-door sessions in Australia, shortly after India’s unprecedented Test series defeat to New Zealand, would have allowed Kohli to find his rhythm. 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
19 November,2024 07:18 AM IST | Perth | PTIWhat will your message be to Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana?As a bowling group, you have to have good communication. It will be Bumrah’s responsibility to bring out the best in every individual. The ideal start for the team is to create that environment in the first Test itself, which will set the momentum for the series. What advantage does Jasprit Bumrah give to the Indian team?A huge advantage and boost. Bumrah is a match-winner. He’s an exceptional bowler with X Factor; he is one of the top bowlers in the current era. So there is going to be responsibility on him. There is going to be pressure on him. Do Australia’s big grounds and bouncy pitches benefit the bowlers?For a bowler, it’s fascinating because you can use the extra bounce, which differs from the subcontinent conditions. You have to figure out the proper length. As a bowler, you can get excited and bowl shorter than required. If you don’t get your length right, you can also go for runs because the pace and bounce help the batter. Also Read: Cheteshwar Pujara takes fans by surprise with unexpected new role in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Zaheer Khan How did you counter the Australian aggression?It's just about being up for the fight. I've always believed it doesn't have to be strong words. It should be smart words. That's the way I looked at it. It's always about getting in the head of batters and also understanding how you can play to your advantage. Your emotions shouldn't get to you. It's about ensuring you stay within the line and playing the game to its full potential. Would a practice match have helped before the series?They are playing a practice game. Simulation is what I heard. It's about getting used to the conditions. That factor of extra bounce will require all the batters to adapt, and the bowlers will have to get their lengths right. The earlier, the better. How did you understand what length to bowl in Australia?Just the natural three-quarter length. You have to figure it out to give yourself that much chance of getting the batsman on the front foot and hitting those top of the stumps at a length or hitting the knee roll. That is the length in any given condition you exploit to have a better percentage in your favour and to take wickets. What do you expect in the coming series after India’s 0-3 home loss to New Zealand?The loss to New Zealand is past. Australia will be different. It’s about going out there and ensuring that you stay in the battle through and through, being aggressive and positive. You have to regroup and have enough conversations flowing on that line. Just go out there and express yourself freely. How special was playing in Australia at the beginning of your career?Australia is one of the countries where, as a fast bowler, you will always enjoy it because the pitches have the extra bounce. It’s an experience playing under those conditions. I was looking forward to bowling on those pitches. I fondly remember taking a fifer in my first match at Brisbane — good bounce and overcast conditions. Were you happy with your haul of 25 wickets in seven Tests in Australia?My performances in the games I played have been good, but I was troubled by injuries. Given the conditions in Australia, I would have loved to play all the Test matches. Unfortunately, three tours and seven Test matches are not a significant number of games to play. I missed more games than I played. Five for 95 in your first Test appearance in Australia at Brisbane (2003). What are your memories of getting Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh in that match?It was an important tour for us as a team. We did very well on that tour. The first Test match of any tour is crucial. It would help if you started the series well. You set the tone for the series nicely. I remember the first day when Hayden and Justin Langer began well, and then, in a typical Australian fashion, the pressure was put on the bowlers, but we made a solid comeback. Those are the memories for me from that game.
19 November,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | AKSHAY LOKAPALLYIndia pacer Mohammed Shami, who made a splendid return to competitive cricket with Ranji Trophy, was on Monday named in Bengal's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy beginning on Saturday. As reported by PTI earlier, Shami's inclusion in the Bengal T20 squad is part of a fitness assessment ahead of a potential return to India's team for the latter half of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy five-Test series beginning in Perth on Friday. Playing his first competitive match after a year, the 34-year-old, who underwent a surgery for Achilles tendon injury on his left leg, claimed a match haul of seven wickets and also excelled with the bat against Madhya Pradesh to help Bengal secure their first win of the season. BCCI medical team and national selectors want Shami to play a few more competitive games in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to check if his body is holding up after multiple games even if it's a white ball format tournament, as per sources. Also Read: Pujara takes fans by surprise with unexpected new role in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Talented batsman Sudip Kumar Gharami was named Bengal captain. Bengal will begin their campaign against Punjab in their Group A match in Rajkot. Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab are the other teams in Group A. The final is slated in Bengaluru on December 15. Squad Sudip Kumar Gharami (C), Abishek Porel (wk), Sudip Chatterjee, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtick Chatterjee, Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, Shakir Habib Gandhi (wk), Ranjot Singh Khaira, Prayas Ray Barman, Agniv Pan (wk), Pradipta Pramanik, Saksham Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Porel, Mohammed Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sayan Ghosh, Kanishk Seth and Soummyadip Mandal. 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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