Cricket news
Sunil Gavaskar assesses Virat Kohli’s batting failure in Edgbaston Test, here’s what he said on Kohli’s ongoing batting trouble
In the second inning of the 5th reschedule Test match at Edgbaston, Virat Kohli got out into an unplayable delivery from Ben Stokes.

The Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar assessed Virat Kohli’s batting failure in Edgbaston Test and pointed out that the team India star has been trying to play the ball early.
The 33-year-old batter, who has not scored a century since November 2019, had scored 11 and 20 runs in the two innings in Edgbaston. His poor form has been a matter of concern for team India selectors, fans and cricket pundits.
Speaking to Sports Today, Gavaskar said Kohli’s lean patch and his eagerness to get back to form have prompted him to reach for almost every ball and play at it. The trick to play in England is to play as late as possible, he told Sports Today.
It seemed Kohli was looking to reach for the ball, trying to play the ball early, Gavaskar said after watching the highlights of the batter’s dismissal.
Gavaskar said Kohli was not looking like he was in 2018 when he was looking to play it very late around the off-stump.
Gavaskar’s comments came after Virat Kohli’s poor show in the rescheduled 5th Test against England. Kohli has managed to score just 31 runs in two innings and had been caught behind in the same pattern. He had also struggled in 2021 and had finished the 5-match series with 249 runs, including 2 fifties. In the second inning of the match, the batter got out into an unplayable delivery from Ben Stokes.
Chasing down the target of 378 runs in the 4th innings with seven wickets in hand on the 5th and final day of the rescheduled fifth Test, England levelled the series by 2-2.
Cricket news
Play your natural game: Rinku Singh reveals head coach Rahul Dravid’s message before T20Is against South Africa
Rinku, who was instrumental in India’s five-match T20I series victory against Australia, evaluated the South African wickets following India’s first practise session.

India middle-order batter Rinku Singh, believes it will need some more work and repetition to get adjusted to the extra pace and bounce that South African wickets give.
Rinku, who was instrumental in India’s five-match T20I series victory against Australia, evaluated the South African wickets following India’s first practise session here. When he battered here today, there was extra bounce here compared to Indian wickets, Rinku said.
The pace is a bit more, so will practise against pace bowling. Rinku is anticipated to bat at the vital No. 5 or No. 6 spot when India takes on the Proteas in the first of their three T20Is here on Sunday.
He said that Rahul Dravid, the head coach, had also instructed him to bat at No. 5 or No. 6 and simply play his natural game.
The batter said, he really enjoyed the first practice session due of the beautiful weather. It felt fantastic to get the chance to collaborate with Rahul Dravid, sir. Rinku said, he told me to keep playing the way he does and to keep believing in myself.
To continue playing at No. 5 or 6, he encouraged him. Playing that position is difficult, but he must persevere and have confidence in himself, Rahul Dravid said to Rinku Singh.
The Uttar Pradeshi hard-hitter continued by saying that he was confident enough to perform a similar role for India because he has been batting in the two important positions since 2013.
He started playing for UP at No. 5 or 6 in 2013. He has therefore become accustomed to that role. It is quite difficult to play in that position if four or five wickets are down, but he kept pushing himself to play there, Rinku remarked.
The next step is to form a partnership. Rinku said, he keeps telling himself that it’s better for him to remain calm and not react the more.
He went on to say that having fun with teammates is essential to succeeding in cricket. They are still a group of four or five players.he , Avesh (Khan), Jitesh (Sharma), Arshdeep (Singh), and Ravi (Bishnoi). They take pleasure in each other’s company, which is crucial in cricket, he said. He also highlighted how important it is to stay in shape if you want to succeed in cricket.
Cricket news
Women’s Premier League 2024 auctions to be held tomorrow, 165 players to go under the hammer
With nine spots set up for international players, each squad can accommodate 30 players. In addition, there are 109 uncapped players and 56 total capped players.

The TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) second season auction is scheduled to occur in Mumbai on Saturday, December 9, 2023. It is anticipated that the WPL 2024 will begin in February or March of next year.
Mumbai Indians won the inaugural Women’s Premier League after defeating Delhi Capitals in the championship game by a margin of seven wickets.
During the auction, 165 players representing five teams—the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be put up for bid. The Women’s Premier League 2024 auction will take place on Saturday, with 104 players from India and 61 players from outside participating.
With nine spots set up for international players, each squad can accommodate 30 players. In addition, there are 109 uncapped players and 56 total capped players. Gujarat Giants are the team with the largest balance, at Rs 5.95 crore. With a purse balance of Rs 2.1 crore, the defending champion Mumbai Indians have the lowest amount. Delhi Capitals will have Rs Delhi Capitals in their pocketbook going into the auction.
Regarding the WPL 2024 players who were kept and released, a report from the BCCI said that 29 players were released from their existing squads, while 60 players, including 21 overseas cricketers, were retained across five franchises.
Among the 61 non-Indian players shortlisted for the auction are Chamari Athapaththu, Deandra Dottin, and Shabnim Ismail, who are among the nine international seats up for grabs. Four players are included in the INR 40 lakh category, and Dottin and Kim Garth are positioned in the top bracket at INR 50 lakh.
The auctions for the Women’s Premier League 2024 will begin at 2:30 PM IST. The Indian Sports18 network will telecast the Women’s Premier League 2024 auctions. The Jio Cinema app and website are going to offer live streaming of the Women’s Premier League 2024 auctions.
Cricket news
Mohammed Shami nominated for ICC player of month for November
With 24 wickets from just seven innings, he emerged as the 2023 Cricket World Cup’s top wicket-taker overall.

Along with Australia’s batting prodigy Travis Head and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, India’s Mohammed Shami, who finished the recently concluded ICC World Cup as the tournament’s top wicket-taker, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for November 2023.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released a statement saying, two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 champions and an Indian fast-bowling veteran have made the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for November 2023.
November saw Shami continuing on his incredible World Cup performance. At an economy rate of 5.68 and an average of 12.06, he claimed 15 wickets. With 24 wickets from just seven innings, he emerged as the 2023 Cricket World Cup’s top wicket-taker overall. One of his best performances this month was a breathtaking 5/18 at Wankhede versus Sri Lanka. When Shami came at the conclusion of the first Powerplay, Sri Lanka was already struggling in a 358-run chase. He batted through their middle and lower order in his five overs.
At Eden Gardens, a concentrated 2/18 led to South Africa’s destruction. But against New Zealand in the semi-final, the quick bowler was outstanding.
After an extended injury absence from work, Australia’s batting sensation Head made his comeback to the team at the end of October with a magnificent century against New Zealand. He carried on his strong form into November.
He amassed 220 runs at an incredible average of 44 in five One-Day Internationals in November, including a half-century and a century. His performances in the semi-final and final of the Cricket World Cup were noteworthy; he was voted Player of the Match and was instrumental in Australia’s sixth title.
In contrast, in his three ODI matches last month, Australia’s top all-around player Maxwell amassed 204 runs at an average of 204 and a strike rate of 152.23. He also claimed two wickets. During the series against India, he scored a remarkable 116 runs with an astounding strike rate of 207.14 in two Twenty20 Internationals.
-
India News12 hours ago
Security tightened across Jammu & Kashmir ahead of Supreme Court Article 370 verdict
-
India News11 hours ago
BJP names Vishnu Deo Sai as new chief minister of Chhattisgarh
-
India News14 hours ago
Police arrest 2 shooters,1 associate involved in murder of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi
-
Entertainment10 hours ago
Animal box office collection: Ranbir Kapoor film makes Rs 660 crores
-
India News17 hours ago
Danish Ali calls his suspension unfortunate, says he would continue to raise his voice against injustice, corruption
-
India News10 hours ago
Watch: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao in hospital
-
India News16 hours ago
Congress distances itself from MP Dheeraj Sahu at whose premises Income Tax department recovered Rs 300 crore unaccounted cash
-
India News8 hours ago
BSP chief Mayawati names nephew Akash Anand as party in-charge