Mumbai's selection panel has dropped Prithvi Shaw from their team for the Ranji Trophy game against Tripura due to his lack of attendance at practice sessions and being overweight. The 24-year-old, who scored a hundred in his debut Test against West Indies, has faced off-field issues and injuries that have hindered his career progress. Former Australia player Ricky Ponting, who worked with Shaw at Delhi Capitals, also spoke about the batter's problems. Shaw's attitude and weight issues seem to have cost him potential spots in both domestic and national teams.
Mumbai has proven its superiority in the Ranji Trophy match against acc-hiral Maharashtra. With strong performances across all departments of the game, Mumbai has maintained a firm lead over its rival during the first day of the match. The game took place in Bandra-Kurla Complex, notorious for its traffic snarls; however, the roads around the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy were converted into one-way traffic to ease congestion. With Mumbai's strong foothold in the game, it seems likely that it will secure a decisive victory against Maharashtra.
With just a few days left for the Irani Cup to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for Rest of India. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been given the captaincy while Mumbai's squad is led by Ajinkya Rahane. The match will see a face-off between Ranji Trophy winners Mumbai and the Rest of India team. With the likes of Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer in the squad, both teams are expected to put up a tough competition.
Young Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has been forced to cut short his County stint with Northamptonshire due to a knee injury. Despite making a strong impact in the competition with his impressive batting performances, the 23-year-old will now miss the rest of the tournament. The club's head coach John Sadler expressed disappointment over losing Shaw's services and praised the youngster for his contributions in both on-field performances and off-field camaraderie.
The ongoing discussions surrounding Assam's new citizenship regime have sparked debates over its exclusion of certain religious groups, specifically Muslims. However, another important aspect that has been brought to the forefront is the potential benefit this regime may have for Bengali Hindus. This exploration raises questions about the government's intentions and further highlights the complexities of citizenship laws in India.
Following the departure of head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Capitals is facing fresh uncertainties with the upcoming IPL mega-auction. Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly has emerged as a potential candidate for the head coach position and has expressed his interest in taking the reins. Ganguly is already planning for the next season in hopes of finally leading DC to an IPL victory. The franchise is also facing other issues such as player retention and overseas slot availability, which will be discussed in an upcoming meeting between the co-owners. With only one overseas slot available, DC may have to let go of some talented international players.
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma became the fourth Indian to be dismissed for a duck on his T20I debut, joining the likes of MS Dhoni, KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw. This happened during the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. Sharma was the second Indian to be dismissed for nought on debut against Zimbabwe, after KL Rahul in 2016.
As Delhi Capitals gear up to face Rajasthan Royals in Delhi, a thrilling encounter is on the cards. With both teams boasting strong batting lineups and in-form players, a high-scoring match is expected. Keep an eye out for key players including Rishabh Pant, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Khaleel Ahmed, and Rasikh Salam as they battle it out in this crucial clash. Don't miss this exciting match-up between two top teams in the Indian Premier League.
In a thrilling match between two top teams in the Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by 7 wickets, thanks to their strong batting display. Despite a challenging target set by the Delhi Capitals, the Knight Riders' openers played a blistering innings and the middle order held their nerve to secure a comfortable win. With this victory, the Knight Riders climb up the league standings and continue their impressive form in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals suffered another defeat in the Indian Premier League, prompting criticism from former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Singh believes that the team should drop their current openers, David Warner and Prithvi Shaw, and replace them with Rishabh Pant and Jake Fraser-McGurk to boost their playoff chances. The team's current head coach, Ricky Ponting, and Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, have also come under fire for their roles in the team's disappointing performance. Meanwhile, in other IPL news, MS Dhoni's impressive performance against Lucknow has resulted in the BCCI taking action against KL Rahul.