As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prepares to announce the team for the upcoming Australia series, all eyes are on veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. With his impressive record against Australia in the last two tours, Pujara's experience could prove crucial for India's success. Meanwhile, selectors must also decide whether to give younger players a chance or stick with Pujara's proven abilities. Despite not featuring for India since the World Test Championship final, Pujara has continued to score runs, with his most recent appearance in the Ranji Trophy showcasing his skill and determination. With India facing challenges in the fast bowling department, the inclusion of players like Nitish Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal is also being considered. Mohammed Shami, who is crucial for India's bowling attack, might not be able to fully recover in time for the first matches of the series.
The Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy has been announced, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named as the captain. The team will face off against Mumbai, the 2023/24 Ranji champions, from October 1st to 5th. Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal, currently with Team India, will join the ROI squad but their participation is subject to them not being selected for the second Test against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, and Ajinkya Rahane will feature for Mumbai, while Sarfaraz Khan was released from the Indian squad for the Test, with the MCA selection committee set to pick their squad for the game on Tuesday.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in Match 44 of the TATA IPL 2024. Captain Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel's solid half-centuries, along with a brilliant bowling performance in the Powerplay and slog-overs, helped RR secure their fourth consecutive win. Despite a stunning 115-run partnership between KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda, led by Sandeep Sharma's 2/31, LSG only managed to post 196/5 in their innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler set the tone for the chase with a quick 60-run stand, with Jaiswal hitting two sixes and a four in the first over. However, RR stumbled with three quick wickets before Samson and Jurel's unbeaten 121-run partnership sealed the victory.
In the highly anticipated match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lahore Qalandars at Eden Gardens, Phil Salt has emerged as the dominant force, thanks in part to a crucial dropped catch by Yash Thakur of LSG. Despite Salt's explosive batting, LSG's bowlers have been able to keep KKR under pressure, with Mohsin Khan claiming the wicket of Angkrish Raghuvanshi in just his second over. With the pitch offering plenty of swing, the return of Shamar Joseph to the bowling line-up could prove to be a game changer.
In a thrilling match, the Lucknow Super Giants claimed the third spot on the points table by defeating GT with a total of 163 runs. Yash Thakur was the star player for the hosts, achieving magical figures of 5/30 in just 3.5 overs. GT put up a strong fight with a solid opening partnership but were eventually bowled out for 130, with Thakur being named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling.
Lucknow Super Giants broke their losing streak against Gujarat Titans in the IPL with a convincing 33-run win. Yash Thakur, with a brilliant spell of 5/30, proved to be the star player for Lucknow, while Titans' biggest threat Mayank Yadav only bowled one over and went off the field. This win marks a turning point for Lucknow and its star player, Yash Thakur.
Yash Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants displayed an impressive performance in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, taking a five-wicket haul and helping his team secure a victory. The intense match, held at Lucknow's Ekana Sports City Stadium, saw Yash's exemplary bowling skills as he took five wickets while only conceding 30 runs in 3.5 overs. This was the first five-wicket haul of the season, making it a memorable feat for the young bowler.
In a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024, Mayank Yadav's three-wicket haul helped LSG defeat RCB. RCB started well, with a 40-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, but Kohli's wicket led to RCB losing steam and eventually the match. Naveen-ul-Haq and Yash Thakur also picked up crucial wickets, with Marcus Stoinis getting one wicket for RCB.