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India’s Next Head Coach: BCCI To Invite Applications Soon | India Cricket News – Wisden

by | May 11, 2024 | Cricket

The BCCIhas announced that it will soon invite applications for India’s next head coach, as confirmed by secretary Jay Shah.

Rahul Dravid, who has been India’s head coach since November 2021 after taking over from Ravi Shastri, got his contract renewed along with the support staff after the 2023 ODI World Cup. With his short extension ending in June this year, India will soon roll out advertisements for the latest candidate in the role.

“Dravid can re-apply”

Under Dravid, India won the 50-over Asia Cup last year and reached the 2023 ODI World Cup final after winning 10 games on the trot. They also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship but lost to Australia at the Oval.

Speaking to a group of reporters, Shah revealed that Dravid could reapply for the post if he wished to: “Rahul’s tenure is only up to June. So if he wants to apply, he is free to do so. Other members of the coaching staff, such as batting, bowling, and fielding coaches, will be decided after consultation with the new coach.

No split-coaching

He also said that India will not go for a split-coaching setup, similar to the one in England.

“We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body. That decision will also be made by the CAC. There are many all-format players, like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant, among others. Moreover, there is no precedent for such a situation in India, ” Shah said.

Shah revealed that the new coach will serve a long tenure with an initial period of three years. He also quashed the recent reports claiming the return of the defunct Champions League T20. Furthermore, he stated that Hardik Pandya, who has received an A grade in the new BCCI Central Contracts, has agreed to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Abhishek Sharma’s Sister Posts ‘Heartfelt’ Message After His Heroic Performance Vs LSG – OneCricket

by | May 11, 2024 | Cricket

Abhishek Sharma with his sister Komal Sharma [x.com]

In a thrilling match against LSG, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showcased their batting dominance, led by the explosive partnership of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head.

Abhishek’s sister, Komal Sharma, took to social media to express her admiration for their performance, stating,

“What an electrifying match it was! The sheer madness and excitement were palpable throughout. My brother Abhishek and Travis Head’s performance was nothing short of legendary.”

Abhishek Sharma has been a sensation in IPL 2024, amassing 401 runs at an impressive average of 36.45 and a striking rate of 205.64. His partnership with Travis Head has been a key factor in SRH’s success, with the duo consistently delivering explosive innings.

Travis Head’s remarkable combination with Abhishek Sharma has drawn attention, with some even likening him to Head’s doppelganger. Their synergy on the field has been awe-inspiring, captivating fans and followers alike.

Heartfelt message from Abhishek’s sister

The heartfelt post from Abhishek Sharma’s sister has resonated with the SRH fanbase, garnering praise for the team’s stellar performance.

Komal Sharma expressed her delight, saying:

“It felt like we were in a virtual game, with every ball being greeted with either a thunderous six or a blistering four. The synergy between the openers was awe-inspiring. Being able to witness such an extraordinary spectacle live is a memory I’ll cherish forever.”

Following their recent victory, Abhishek Sharma was seen making a phone call, intending to book tickets for his parents to Hyderabad. However, a minor mistake led to tickets being booked to Amritsar instead.

With two crucial games remaining against Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, SRH is eyeing a spot in the playoffs. Winning these matches will secure their entry into the next stage of the tournament.

Who is Vidwath Kaverappa, Karnataka Star Making Debut Against Virat Kohli’s RCB? – OneCricket

by | May 11, 2024 | Cricket

Vidwath Kaverappa donning the PBKS red (X.com)

The 25-year old, Vidwath Kaverappa hailing from Karnataka, was acquired by Punjab Kings in February 2023 for 20 lakhs. He is a fast, hit the deck bowler who bowls at fast medium pace. It was because of his stellar performance in Karnataka Premier League, that caught PBKS’ eye and it resulted in him earning his maiden IPL contract.

A good wicket-taking bowler, in the T20s he has scalped 23 wickets from 13 innings, one of which was a 5-wicket haul. Moreover, he is an excellent red ball bowler, having played 10 First class games with an average of 21.67 and 34 wickets to his name. In the 2022-23 Ranji season, Kaverappa became the 2nd highest wicket taker for Karnataka. At present, he has total of 80 wickets from 20 games.

He is making his debut for the Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.

PBKS vs RCB Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson

Impact Players: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mayank Dagar, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Dayal

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Sam Curran (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Impact Players: Jitesh Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan

Colin Munro formally retires from international cricket – ESPNcricinfo

by | May 11, 2024 | Cricket

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The 37-year-old hasn’t played international cricket since 2020 but remained available until he missed out on the 2024 T20 World Cup squad

Colin Munro slugs down the ground • Getty Images

Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket after missing out on New Zealand’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

Munro had made himself available for the upcoming T20 World Cup despite not playing an international for New Zealand since 2020 and was in consideration. New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed that Munro was discussed at the selection table when the squad was announced but said there was no room for the veteran left-hander.

Despite making the move to play franchise cricket full-time over the last four years, Munro had not given up on adding to his 123 caps for New Zealand. But at 37, he has formally called time on his international career although he will continue playing franchise cricket.

“Playing for the Black Caps has always been the biggest achievement in my playing career,” Munro said. “I never felt prouder than donning that jersey, and the fact that I’ve been able to do that 123 times across all formats is something I will always be incredibly proud of.

“Although it has been a while since my last appearance, I never gave up hope that I might be able to return off the back of my franchise T20 form. With the announcement of the Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup now is the perfect time to close that chapter officially.”

Munro played one Test, 57 ODIs and 65 T20Is for New Zealand. He excelled in the shortest form scoring three centuries, including a 47-ball hundred against West Indies in 2018 which was a New Zealand record at the time. He also has made a 14-ball half-century against Sri Lanka which remains a Black Caps record and is the fourth fastest in T20I cricket.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink said Munro would be remembered as a pioneering short-form batter for New Zealand.

“Colin was one of our first players to embrace the aggressive, 360-degree style batting that is now accepted all around the world as best practice,” Weenink said.

“He was one of the pioneers of the new game, an innovative batsman who took calculated risk-taking to a new level, and led what was to become a revolution in the way short-form cricket was played. We thank him for his amazing contribution in more than hundred international games, and wish him well in his future pursuits.”

Alex Malcolm is an associate editor at ESPNcricinfo

‘Impact Player Is Not Permanent, But…’: Jay Shah Mulls Controversial IPL Rule Change – OneCricket

by | May 11, 2024 | Cricket

Jay Shah address the controversial impact player rule of IPL 2024 (X.com)

Amid backlash over the ill effects of the Impact Player Rule in IPL, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has insisted that the rule was introduced as a test case and will not be implemented on a permanent basis anytime soon.

Impact Player Rule, which allows IPL teams to sub a player with a specialist batter/bowler during any stage of the game, has received backlash after records were shattered in the IPL 2024 season.

Analysts argued that impact player rule is diminishing the importance of all-rounders and also is unfair to bowlers to a certain extent as record numbers of runs were scored in this IPL 2024 season.

Reacting to the criticism, BCCI secretary Jay Shah clarified that impact player rule was initially introduced in IPL as a trial basis. It is a mere test case at the moment as BCCI are yet to decide if it should be imposed permanently.

Jay Shah speaks out on Impact Player Rule

Jay Shah added that the core idea behind the impact player rule was to ensure that Indian players, who would otherwise warm the bench, should get more and more opportunities.

The secretary also confirmed that the apex body has yet to receive any negative feedback against the Impact player rule.

“Impact player was a test case. Two new Indian players are getting a chance in the IPL, We will discuss with the stakeholders – franchises, and broadcasters – before deciding on the continuation of the Impact Player. It’s not permanent, but no one has provided feedback against the rule,” Jay Shah quoted by Cricbuzz.

However, given the recent debate, Shah confirmed that a detailed discussion will be held with the IPL stakeholders, franchises, and broadcasters to understand their viewpoint, and accordingly, a decision regarding the continuation of the Impact Player rule will be made in due time.

Notably, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was the first active player to raise concern about the adverse effects of the Impact player rule, saying it’s taking away the core values of cricket just for the sake of entertainment.

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