Indian cricket team coach, Ravi Shastri, has dismissed Michael Vaughan's recent accusations regarding the scheduling of the T20 World Cup. In a strong rebuttal, Shastri emphasized the strength and accomplishments of the Indian team and advised Vaughan to focus on England's performance instead. Shastri also dismissed the controversy over Suryakumar Yadav's catch and firmly defended the tournament organizers. His firm stance highlights his disdain for Vaughan's comments and showcases his support for the Indian team and the tournament.
In a stunning T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match, India crushed England by 68 runs to secure their spot in the final after a 10-year gap. However, former England captain Michael Vaughan sparked controversy by suggesting that the venue, Guyana, favored India. This led to a heated exchange with former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who dismissed the claims.
In a thrilling semi-final match, Team India secured a spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 final after defeating England by 68 runs. While Indians worldwide celebrate the victory, former England captain Michael Vaughan sparked a controversy, claiming that Guyana as the venue was advantageous for the Indian team. However, Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh shut down his theory, stating that England was simply outplayed by India on all fronts.
Former Pakistan captain, Mohammad Hafeez, expressed his disappointment over current England skipper, Jos Buttler's recent statement about not wanting international cricket to clash with Indian Premier League (IPL). Hafeez was joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan and former Australian wicketkeeper, Adam Gilchrist, during a podcast where he spoke about how surprised he was by Buttler's statement. Hafeez questioned whether representing the IPL was more important to players than representing their countries.
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan criticized New Zealand captain and star player Kane Williamson's low strike rate in the just concluded 2024 T20 World Cup, suggesting that he needs to remodel his game with inspiration from the likes of Virat Kohli. Kohli, who won his second Orange Cap in IPL 2024 with a strike rate of 154, is an example of how modern T20 batsmen should play, according to Vaughan. 33-year-old Williamson's failure to score quick runs also raises doubts about his future with the New Zealand team in T20Is, as he has quit captaincy and declined a central contract.
Former England captain and cricket commentator Michael Vaughan has returned to his role at BBC to present coverage for 5 Live after being stood down in November due to allegations of racism. Mr. Vaughan was implicated in the Yorkshire racism scandal after being accused by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq of making a racially insensitive remark. Despite the accusations and support from other players, Mr. Vaughan has denied the allegation. This marks his first appearance back on the radio station since the controversy.
In a recent discussion with Michael Vaughan, Adam Gilchrist pointed out RCB's lack of consistent Indian batsmen apart from Virat Kohli, highlighting a long-standing issue for the team. While their unsuccessful record in the IPL has been a subject of social media memes, the current season has only magnified the issue with underperforming overseas batsmen. Ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians, RCB bowler Reece Topley acknowledged the team's struggle to find a solution and the added pressure of their record at the Wankhede stadium. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have reassured their form after a convincing win against Delhi Capitals but captain Rohit Sharma's recent death overs slump remains a concern.
The 17th season of the Indian Premier League has been full of drama for Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya. Since replacing Rohit Sharma as captain, Pandya has faced intense booing from MI fans in every match. Former England captain Michael Vaughan and Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist weighed in on the controversy, with Vaughan stating that it was remarkable to see Indian fans booing their own player and Gilchrist pointing to Rohit Sharma's influence as a contributing factor. The intense backlash towards Pandya has sparked serious drama among Indian cricket fans.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel's impressive performance in the fourth Test against England at Ranchi, including a crucial 90-run knock in the first inning and an unbeaten 39* in the second, earned him the 'Player of the Match' title and helped India clinch the series with a five-wicket victory. Former players Michael Vaughan, Virender Sehwag, and Irfan Pathan all praised Jurel's composure and temperament under pressure, with Vaughan stating that India has found a "very, very good player" in Jurel.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's consecutive double century helped India secure a massive 434-run victory over England in the 3rd Test. Jaiswal's remarkable performance left England captain Joe Root struggling with a low score of only 77 runs in six innings. Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized England's 'Bazball' approach after their defeat.