India's premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has announced its list of 28 probables which includes comeback man Prithvi Shaw and in-form batter Shreyas Iyer. Shaw, who was dropped from the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy due to fitness and disciplinary issues, was seen going through his fitness drills on the second day of the match against Odisha. Meanwhile, Iyer has been impressing with a string of high scores in his last two matches. This list also features other notable players such as Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani, who have been in good form recently.
The Mumbai Cricket Association has replaced Prithvi Shaw with Akhil Herwadkar in their squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Tripura. A report claims that Shaw's non-inclusion is due to fitness and disciplinary issues, with the 24-year-old being considered overweight and not a regular in practice sessions. This decision comes after Shaw shared a cryptic message on Instagram, hinting at needing a break.
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.