South Africa’s franchise-based T20 league, though the country’s captain did not get a team. Strange as it may seem, this is what happens in the SAT20 league auction. No team has shown interest in buying Temba Bavuma even with a base price of just $48,000. At that time, he was heavily discussed and criticized. Finally overcoming all criticism, Bavuma got a team in this league.

Midway through the tournament, Bavuma was picked up by Sunrisers Eastern Cap. The franchise took him to the team mainly after seeing the recent performance of the national team. Another reason behind the opening of Bavuma’schances is Tom Abel’s inability to play. This England batsman has to leave the SAT20 because of getting a chance in the national team. Sunrisers considered Bavuma as his replacement.

Meanwhile, Bavuma batted impressively in the ODI series against England. The Protea captain scored a total of 180 runs from three matches. His run is the highest in the series. But the most positive thing is that Bavuma has batted with a strike rate of over 100 in every match. He has also hit four-sixes in this series. After that he got a team in this league.

Even though he did not get a team in his country’s league for a long time, Bavuma did not break down. Rather, he has become more focused on his own game. After his country won the series against England, he said, “Actually, I wouldn’t have celebrated like this. But I tried to answer the critics. I wanted to let them know, I’m not done yet. I can still perform.”

Time will tell how Bavuma will perform given the opportunity midway through the tournament. But looking at his T20 stats in recent times, there is no hope. This South African failed miserably in the last Twenty20 World Cup as well. But format aside, his bat is currently smiling. As such, he can also shine in the Sunrisers jersey.

Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant was knocked out from 22 yards for a long time after being injured in a terrible road accident. Will not be able to play in the upcoming important series against Australia.Pant’s ouster ahead of the crucial series against Ajid is a big blow to the India camp. Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that the lack of Panth cannot be filled by anyone else.

Pant was in great form before the accident. His aggressive batting was instrumental in India’s win against Australia in 2021. But this wicketkeeper batsman will not be able to play in the upcoming series. Instead, Ishan Kishan or Srikar Bharath can come to India’s starting XI. Ishaan Kishan is also in great form now. However, the former Australian captain feels that it is not possible for them to make up for Panth’s lack right now. And Australia wants to take advantage of this.

In an interview, Ian Chappell said, “India is definitely a strong team at home. But India will have to think about several things, the series with Australia will be difficult for them. First of all, it will not be easy for India to find a suitable replacement for Panth. With Panth, India will be under pressure on the run rate. Panth is an explosive batsman, bats aggressively and scores quick runs. That won’t happen this time. India has to look at the top batsmen. They don’t just have to run. They have to keep the run rate good. With Panth out, India have to think about this. “

Chappell sees Nathan Lyon as crucial to India’s spin-supporting wicket. Lions can be important to create mental pressure on Kohli-Rohit. Chappell also said, “Asian wickets are always spin-friendly. It can be assumed that India’s wickets and spin are helpful. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujarad will have to create mental pressure on the Lions.If Lions don’t get consistent wickets, Australia will have to rely more on others. I am waiting to see a busy series. “

Meanwhile, Australia has not won a Test series against India on their soil for the last 19 years. This time, Cummins’ team will be desperate to win the series. The preparations for this series on Indian soil have been started long ago by the Aussie team. Meanwhile, India can play the final of the World Test Championship only if they win the Test against Australia. That’s why this series is also very important for Team India.

After completing their career as a national team cricketer, many star cricketers are seen taking up the coaching duties of the team. Many former cricketers enjoy this responsibility immensely. They performed this duty with great excitement. But Pakistan’s former star cricketer Wasim Akram was afraid to perform this exciting duty. Despite leading the team from the front in his cricketing career, he was never seen sitting on the coach’s chair of Pakistan’s national team. Basically, this Pakistani legend never wants to sit on this chair for fear of abuse. He said so recently.

In an interview, this former captain of Pakistan said, “I will accept criticism. I have no problem accepting criticism if the team is really bad. But the way the coach is criticized in the Pakistan national team is not acceptable. Not only the coach, but also the captain of the team is not exempt.” In terms of criticism. The coaches and captains of the Pakistan national team are not only subjected to unnecessary criticism, they are also disrespected. They are not treated with the least respect, but abused. It is hard to accept.”

Akram claimed that he could not tolerate the kind of abuse the coach of Pakistan’s national team received. That is why he never took this responsibility for the national team. Akram also said, “The kind of abuse and hatred that the coach of the Pakistan team is subjected to during his duties is excessive. As a human being, it is very difficult to bear this. And I don’t have that much stamina. I think I could not bear this. The kind of abuse a coach is subjected to, especially on social media, is unacceptable. There are some people who sit on Twitter and Facebook all day long to abuse. They have nothing to do but abuse and speak negatively. “

Akram has served as a coach in IPL and PSL despite not taking the responsibility of coaching the Pakistan team. He is of the opinion that in the case of coaching in the franchise league, one does not have to suffer such a bad situation. He said, “The franchise league is different. There is a different level of pressure compared to the national team. There is also a different level of expectation. That is why I am associated with Karachi Kings in PSL.”

However, Akram wants to work for the interest of Pakistan cricket even if he does not become the coach of Pakistan. He said, “I want to work for Pakistan cricket. But I don’t want to be the coach of the national team. I am not ready to hear unnecessary abuse while taking this responsibility. I will work for Pakistan, but that does not mean I will allow abuse.”

Notably, Wasim Akram was one of the most important players in Pakistan’s World Cup victory in 1992. Akram was enough to make the opponent sleep with the ball. He also led the country from the front for many days. Akram is one of the best captain of Pakistan cricket team. Despite retiring from 22 yards of the field, this legendary cricketer of Pakistan is working from outside the field.

Even before the start of the current season of BPL, discussions and criticism are going on around this tournament. However, people are enjoying the tournament with interest despite so many discussions and criticism. Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hasan Papon is also very excited about the current season of BPL. According to the BCB president, there has never been so much enthusiasm about BPL. But in the midst of this enthusiasm, it was again known that there is uncertainty about the next season of BPL.

Recently, in response to the question of whether more matches can be given in BPL venues Sylhet and Chittagong, Papon expressed his excitement about BPL. He said, “Sylhet and Chittagong can definitely have more BPL matches. I have never seen such enthusiasm from the audience for BPL as many BPL events have been held before. Sylhet’s gallery was filled to the brim with spectators. There must be competitive cricket to sustain the frenzy of the audience. One side two or three teams are very strong, the rest are very weak, then BPL will lose color. It is not fun to watch such a game. Spectators want exciting cricket. ”

Papon added, “We have some limitations in BPL. We always want to play more matches, but our schedule is very tight.I can’t do many things even if I want to. There is no chance to spare two-four days in this busy schedule of cricket. If a venue is increased, it will take two days to come and go, four days. One more increase would take eight days. Match should be given considering these things. There are many things to think about. “

  National elections may be held next year. And there may be a need for a break, which BCB is worried about. In this discussion about increasing the venue, the uncertainty of the next season of BPL also comes up. In this context, Papon also said, “There are some problems with the BPL schedule for next year. We cannot find our BPL slot in this busy schedule of cricket. The board is working on the matter, but even then it has become difficult to find the BPL slot. We have got one but occasionally. Gap may be given, if selected..

It should be noted that BCB had finalized the dates for the next three seasons of BPL on July 17 last year. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon said that the date of BPL 2024 and 2025 is almost certain. Papon said the possible timings of BPL from 6th January to 17th February 2024 and 1st January to 11th February 2025. But whether the BPL will finally happen on a certain date is now the question.

The captaincy of Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been criticized. Many have commented that he should give up his captaincy. However, leaving behind all the criticism, recently Babar Azam has been selected as the ICC Cricketer of the Year in all three formats of cricket. The Pakistani cricketer received this award as a result of his excellent performances throughout the year. However, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting thinks that the cricket world has not seen his best form yet. He recently made a comment praising Babar Azam.

Amid harsh criticism of Babar Azam, his achievement is now being praised everywhere. Ricky Ponting is also impressed with the performance of this Pakistani cricketer. According to this Australian legend, Babar Azam is yet to show his best form. Ponting said, “Babar is an incredible talent in Pakistan. He has been playing consistently well for a long time. He is undoubtedly a great cricketer. But he has room for improvement. The cricketing world has not seen his best form yet. He deserves to play better.” .”

Ponting feels that Babar Azam has the ability to adapt to different situations. And this skill is what makes the difference between good and great, the Aussie legend claims. Ponting said, “If you look at his game, you will see that he is technically a very good batsman. His greatest strength is that he can play spin very well. He can also play the pace ball exceptionally well. Day after day he is adapting to different situations and is playing consistently well. It makes the difference between a good and a great player. He is undoubtedly the greatest cricketer of Pakistan. “

Ponting also said, “Cricket has changed a lot compared to earlier. Players have to be developed to adapt to different situations. Babar has set an example of consistency in this field and has become a perfect cricketer. A great player takes tenacity even in adverse conditions. This is evident in Babar’s game, anyone who watches can see his tenacity. He scored regular runs in Tests, contributed a lot in ODIs. He changes everything brilliantly by understanding the game situation. ”

It should be noted that Babar Azam was in great form in ODI cricket last year. He scored 679 runs at an average of 84.87 in 9 matches. Pakistan won 8 out of 9 matches under his captaincy. That’s why Babar was also selected as ICC’s ODI Cricketer of the Year. Last year, Pakistan did not win the Test under his captaincy, but his big collection came from his bat. He scored 1184 runs in 9 Tests. Pakistan has won one of the 9 Tests.