Nitish Reddy's incredible diving catch dismissed Mayank Agarwal and gave India B the initial breakthrough against India A in the final day of the Duleep Trophy opener. With Yash Dayal and Navdeep Saini picking up wickets in the morning session, India B is looking to secure all six points. However, the four-wicket collapse of India A has put them in danger of suffering a loss. The senior stars are in need of a big partnership to avoid a potential defeat in the final hours of the match.
In the highly-anticipated Duleep Trophy clash between India A and India B, the two teams are evenly poised on Day 3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the Shubman Gill-led India A side trailing the opponent's first-innings score, it will be up to the current batting duo of Riyan Parag and KL Rahul to put up a solid partnership. On the other hand, India B will rely on the brilliant batting performance of Musheer Khan and the fine form of Navdeep Saini to extend their lead.
India B's Navdeep Saini made a strong impact in the game against India A in the Duleep Trophy, taking two crucial wickets including that of highly-rated batsman Shubman Gill. His delivery to dismiss Gill was a peach, pitching on the seam and moving back in to crash onto the stumps. Saini also affected a caught behind dismissal of Mayank Agarwal, helped by an acrobatic catch by Rishabh Pant. India B looks to be in control with a sizeable lead and consistent wickets falling. Saini will be eager to make a comeback to the Indian team with this impressive performance.
19-year-old Musheer Khan played a magnificent knock, scoring 174 runs to lead India B to a total of 290/7 against India A in the Duleep Trophy 2024 tournament. After a shaky start, Musheer was well-supported by Navdeep Saini, who made 42 runs. On the other side, Shubman Gill's India C and Shreyas Iyer's India D were dismissed for 164 and 168 runs respectively in the other match of the tournament.
In his debut match at the Duleep Trophy, 19-year-old Musheer Khan proved to be the star player for India B as he hit a remarkable 181 runs against India A. Despite wickets falling at the other end, Musheer partnered with tail-ender Navdeep Saini to create the highest eighth-wicket partnership in tournament history. The young cricketer's performance has put him in the ranks of other great players in the sport.
As India gears up for potentially their third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, concerns rise about the lack of backup seamers in their Test squad. With Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj as the main pacers, the options for backup seamers on overseas tours are limited. As the Duleep Trophy approaches, former bowling coach Bharat Arun highlights the importance of nurturing and giving exposure to potential pacers for the upcoming tours, stressing the need for red-ball overs. With a long list of pacers used by India in recent years, only a handful remain in the system for the 2024-25 season, raising questions about India's preparation for future overseas tours.
In a thrilling match between India A and India B in the Duleep Trophy, fast-bowlers Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep put India B in a tough spot early on, reducing them to 94/7 on day one. However, a rescue mission led by Musheer Khan's impressive century and a partnership with Navdeep Saini helped India B make a comeback. But Kuldeep Yadav's breakthrough in the 11th over turned the tide in India A's favor again. With India B at 305/8, the game is still anyone's for the taking.
Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, known as one of the greatest pacers of the current generation, recently answered a question about the toughest batter to bowl to in his typical style. Despite being asked about his opponent, Bumrah's answer showed his focus on his own performance rather than worrying about others. The viral video of his response has gained a lot of attention, while Bumrah is currently on a break and will likely be back for India's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
In a gripping display of resilience and patience, Musheer Khan saves India B from a precarious position and guides them to a respectable total on day one of the Duleep Trophy match. Facing a tough challenge against India A's bowling attack, Musheer displays technical adjustments and a determined mindset to deny the opposition. With support from his partner Navdeep Saini and guidance from senior players, Musheer outplays star spinner Kuldeep Yadav to bring India B back into the game.
Musheer Khan and Navdeep Saini showcased their batting skills to lead India B out of a tough spot in the Duleep Trophy match. Musheer's century and Saini's impressive partnership helped the team post a respectable score of 202/7 against India A. The celebration of Musheer's hundred by his brother Sarfaraz has caught the attention of fans on social media, making it a viral video.