After India's loss to New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, KL Rahul was seen bowing to the pitch and touching it, sparking rumors on social media that it might have been his last Test match. Given that the stadium was once his home ground during his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the gesture was seen as an emotional farewell from the player. However, with his recent poor performance in the match, it remains to be seen if Rahul will continue representing India in Test cricket.
After impressing at the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup in India, Rachin Ravindra once again makes waves in Indian cricket with his brilliant performance in Bengaluru. His second Test hundred and 39 not out earn him the Player of the Match award as New Zealand secures their first Test victory in India since 1988. Rachin credits his success to his preparation at the Chennai Super Kings academy and the support of his family, who were in attendance at the match.
Former India players Anil Kumble, Ajay Jadeja, and Aakash Chopra criticized India National Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma's decision to start the day with pacers instead of spinners on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand. The three players expressed surprise and confusion over Sharma's strategy, stating that it allowed New Zealand batters to get comfortable and could result in runs being scored against the spinners later on. Despite having three world-class spinners in their team, India were struggling in the game with New Zealand about to reach the 200-run mark with six wickets in hand.
During a recent interaction on a YouTube channel, Pakistani cricketer Ihsanullah stated that his teammate Naseem Shah is a better bowler than Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah. Despite Bumrah being ranked number one in ICC Test bowler's rankings and being in excellent form for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup, Ihsanullah firmly believes that Naseem outperforms Bumrah. This statement has caused a stir in the cricket world, sparking debates and discussions among fans.
In a dramatic turn of events, rain hindered India's progress in the first Test against New Zealand as they reached 344/3, trailing by 12 runs on day four. Sarfaraz Khan continued his impressive form with his maiden unbeaten Test century, while Rishabh Pant returned to action with a brisk 53 not out. New Zealand had posted a massive total of 402 in their second innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a maiden Test century. However, India's strong start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma was dampened when they were dismissed in quick succession, but Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan added 136 runs for the third wicket before Kohli fell to Glenn Phillips on the last ball of the day. Follow the live updates of this thrilling match here.
Star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson is expected to make a return to Kerala's squad for their second match of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, where they will face Karnataka. Loyal fans will be eagerly waiting to see Samson back in action, especially after his explosive performance in the recent T20I series against Bangladesh, where he smashed a remarkable 40-ball century. However, his home team's leadership duties will continue to remain with Sachin Baby, who impressively guided Kerala to a victory in the opening round against Punjab. With Samson expressing his desire to play Test Cricket for India, all eyes will be on his performance in the upcoming match as he tries to make a strong case for his selection in the Indian team.
India's explosive left-handed batter Ishan Kishan has been appointed as the captain of Jharkhand's Ranji team for the upcoming season. This comes after his controversial pullout last season led to his exclusion from the BCCI central contract. Kishan, who had taken a break during India's tour of South Africa, sparked a debate over franchise cricket and state commitments when he played in the DY Patil T20 Cup ahead of the IPL. His return to domestic cricket marks a strong statement on the importance of prioritizing it when not on national duty.
The Indian cricket team displayed a dominating performance in the first test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, thanks to an impressive century by Sarfaraz Khan. With a commanding lead on the scoreboard, team India looks to be in a strong position to secure a victory over their opponents at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The young batsman's impressive performance has put India in a favorable position in the test match.
The Mumbai Cricket Association has officially announced the ticket sales for the third and final Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium. Fans can purchase tickets online starting October 18 for the match that will take place from November 01 to November 05, 2024. With tickets priced as low as INR 75 per day, this is a great opportunity for cricket fans to witness the clash of two top teams in an iconic stadium.
Indian cricket team's superstar bowler Mohammed Siraj has received the honor of being appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the Telangana government. This announcement was made by Telangana's Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who praised Siraj for his contributions to the Indian team, including their recent T20 World Cup win. As Siraj took the field on the first day of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made a clever remark, reminding everyone of his new title and status.