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Sachin Tendulkar opens up about the wicket of Nagpur

Sachin Tendulkar opens up about the wicket of Nagpur

Sachin Tendulkar opens up about the wicket of Nagpur

The 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has started with controversy. The first of the four-match series is being held in Nagpur. But before entering the field, a huge debate has started about the wicket there. The Australian media complained that there was no facility for left-handed batsmen on spin wickets. Already, the war of words between the two countries has reached pick over the wicket issue. But instead of complaining, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar asked Australia to win the challenge.

 

According to Sachin, international cricketers always have to be ready for challenges. In different places of the world, have to play on different wickets and conditions. The former Indian batsman said that there is no opportunity to complain. Indians also do not want to take advantage of going to the Australian ground. As Sachin knows, pace, extra bounce and swing always rule the Tasman side wickets.

 

That’s why Sachin advised Austtalia, “Those who play international cricket, should be ready to play on any wicket. Foreign tours are always challenging. For example, when we go to Australia, we never expect spin wickets. We know that pace, bounce and swing rule there. That’s why we always have to have the mentality to play on all types of wickets.”

 

About India’s wicket, Sachin also said, “India’s wicket is always spin-friendly. The wicket is slow. They (Australia) should know that. They need to be prepared like that. I think they have practiced thinking of the Australian ground. Every team is challenged on foreign soil. It should be accepted. I believe, Australia always likes to accept challenges and play.”

 

However, similarities with Sachin can be found in the words of Pat Cummins. The Australian skipper said he was ready to take on the challenge, even though he was a bit uneasy about the Nagpur wicket. He thinks that this year’s Australia team is better than all the previous teams. That’s why Cummins is dreaming of winning a Test series on Indian soil after 19 years. But he accepts that the work is quite difficult. Let’s see what kind of game the two teams present to the cricket fans in 22 yards of the field beyond the war of words. Excitement among the audience is at the pick about the high voltage series!

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Cummins wants to erase the regret of winning the series on Indian soil

Cummins wants to erase the regret of winning the series on Indian soil

Cummins wants to erase the regret of winning the series on Indian soil

India is one of the superpowers in the cricket world. It is very difficult to beat India in any series and tournament. When the game is at India’s home ground, they become even more irresistible. Australia has been watching that unstoppable India for two decades in Test cricket. Australia has not won a Test series on Indian soil in the last 19 years. But this time Pat Cummins wants to break that circle, wants to write a new success story. This is what the Australian captain said in the press conference.

 

This year’s Boarder – Gavaskar series has already started. However, before the first Test in Nagpur, Australian captain Cummins announced his position and expectations in a press conference. For Australia on the one hand the fight to save the series, the final of the Test Championship will also be decided by the result of this series. So, without thinking about the pitch, Cummins’ eyes are on winning.

 

Cummins feels that this team is different from the previous teams that have played on Indian soil. So, they want to focus on the current game without citing the old history. In this context, Cummins said, “Here (India), we have not won a Test series for a long time. But this team is different from the previous teams. So, we are not thinking about the past. We are thinking about the present. We have faith in our ability. We are in India with the aim of winning the series. We have the ability to win the series.”

 

However, Cummins is still praising India. Aussie Skipper admitted that India’s strength and capabilities will give them a tough test at home. Cummins added, “They (India) are a very strong team. Who doesn’t know that India is unstoppable at home. Team India has some good batsmen and bowlers who can win matches. They can change the color of a match in a moment. We are ready to fight. Want to give 100% on the field. If we can play according to our ability, we are hopeful that the result will come in our favor.”

 

Meanwhile, controversy has started over the wicket of the first Test in Nagpur. Before the start of the game, the two countries engaged in a war of words. But Aussie Skipper refused to listen to that debate. Despite understanding the condition of the wicket, Cummins wants to play his best cricket. No matter the wicket or condition, Australia wants to win the challenge. But we have to wait to see what happens in the end.

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Bijoy failed in BPL, Fahim raised questions about emotions

Bijoy failed in BPL, Fahim raised questions about emotions

Bijoy failed in BPL, Fahim raised questions about emotions

The domestic league means the fountain of runs in the bat of Bijoy. Although he could not fully match himself in the national team, Bijoy has proved himself many times in the domestic league. From red ball cricket to Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Bijoy’s rhythmic batting can be seen everywhere. But in this year’s BPL, this right-handed opener is not able to show himself. Even after starting well, he is unable to extend the innings. Coach Nazmul Abedin Fahim blames Bijoy’s emotionalism for this.

 

Bijoy is starting well in almost every innings. But he is gaudily getting out before settling down at the crease. However, he has to face criticism for this. However, Fahim, who mentors Fortune Barisal, said, “In practice, Bijoy performs well. Plays all the good shots at the net.” But Fahim feels that he cannot control his emotions while playing on the field.

 

In this context, Fahim said, “Bijoy looks good enough. He is batting very comfortably in practice. He is playing great shots. But he is becoming unrecognizable on the field. He is not able to choose the right ball, how to use which ball! The plan he came in to play, can’t execute that. I don’t see any deficit in skill. I think, he can’t control his emotions.”

 

Fahim also advised Bijoy in this regard. Barisal’s mentor also said, “All the opposing teams will have some good bowlers. They will bowl in the beginning. Since Bijoy is an opener, he will have to show more intelligence in ball selection. You can’t play shots by being emotional. The bowlers have to play judging them. To execute the plan on the field. If so, emotions must be shaken off.”

 

Meanwhile, the winning team in the tournament has reached the play-offs. Since he bats in Barisal’s top order, he has an important responsibility in this position. Bijoy faces the challenge of overcoming the group stage run drought. For this opener, who was also left out of the national team’s T20, this BPL could have been a comeback stage. In that case, if he can play a surprise innings, it will be very beneficial for himself. Let’s see if this batter of Team Bangladesh can break the cycle of failure and become successful.

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Taskin is hopeful of winning the series against England

Taskin is hopeful of winning the series against England

Taskin is hopeful of winning the series against England

Bangladesh will play ODI and T20 series against England in March. Bangladesh has not yet announced the team for that series at home. However, there is no doubt that Taskin Ahmed will play in this white ball series against England. So, before the announcement of the team, the eyes of the Tiger Pacers, is to win the series. As the game will be played at home, Taskin’s confidence in winning is also high.

 

Taskin also has considerable arguments with confidence. Bangladesh has become unstoppable at home in the last decade. Tests and T20s aside, beating the Tigers in ODI cricket is a tough task. Looking at the statistics, it can be seen that Bangladesh has played 57 ODIs at home from 2012 to 2022. Where 40 wins and 17 losses.

 

Expressing hope of a series win against England, Taskin said, “Actually they (England) are a stronger team than us. Batting and bowling are far ahead. But our strength is the home ground advantage. Cricket is a game, those who play well on a certain day, will win. If we give our best as a team, we can win the series.”

 

However, Taskin believes that this series against the English will be very difficult. According to him, to beat the visitors, the Tigers will have to come out with a perfect plan. In this regard, Taskin also said, “They (England) will fight. They can play well in any condition. They are champions. If we want to beat them, we have to play according to the plan.”

 

However, Taskin is currently out of the field due to injury. The right-handed pacer suffered a hamstring injury while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Due to which he could not enter the field at the end of the tournament. He has been rested for a few days by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). After a rest, Taskin will return fit for the England series.

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Hardik breathing on Shakib’s shoulder

Hardik breathing on Shakib’s shoulder

Hardik breathing on Shakib’s shoulder

Once, Hardik Pandya’s bat-ball edge seemed to get lost in the mix of injury and off form. But determination and hard work have brought him back to the ranks of the best. There was no looking back for Hardik after his spectacular comeback with last year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). This time he is on the way to become the world’s best all-rounder in T20.

 

Hardik has been in great T20 form for a long time. Contributing regularly for the team with bat-ball. During this time, the captaincy of the Indian team also fell on his shoulders. He is handling that responsibility fearlessly. Recently, Hardik has won the series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand as well. He also became the man of the series against New Zealand. And so got the good news in the ranking.

 

In the recent T20 rankings published by ICC, Hardik has come up at number two in the list of all-rounders. Basically, the series best performance against New Zealand has pushed him forward. Before the start of this series, Hardik’s name was number three in the list of all-rounders. But with the bat-ball performance against the Kiwis, the Indian all-rounder’s current rating points are 250!

 

Not just the number two. Hardik also gave a warning message to Shakib Al Hasan. The Indian star is just two points away from taking the top spot in the all-rounder rankings. Shakib’s rating point is 252, which holds the distinction as the best all-rounder in T20 so far. But at the pace Hardik is going, it is only a matter of time before he becomes the best.

 

Meanwhile, Hardik’s responsibility in the Indian team is also increasing with individual performance. He can become the full-time captain very soon from acting captain. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Board of Cricket in India (BCCI) wants to send a team led by Hardik. Such is the rumor in Indian cricket now. Hardik may also want to lead the team from the front, to give them a taste of the long-elusive World Cup title.

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