Team India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that he was hurting after his side was dismissed for 46 runs during the first innings of the first Test match against New Zealand. The Indian team was bowled out for 46 runs on the second day of the first Test match against New Zealand. Facing 16 deliveries, Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion with the score of two runs. Later, Team India's innings was wrapped up in just 31.2 overs in which five batsmen registered a duck. "I am hurting to see this score of 46 as a captain as it was my call to bat first. But one or two bad calls in a year is quite alright," Rohit Sharma said at the day-end press conference. Also Read: "Rishabh Pant left the field more as a precautionary measure", says Rohit Sharma This was the first time, the Indian team failed to reach 50 runs in a Test innings at home. The previous Indian record of lowest Test innings total at home came nearly 37 years ago, against the West Indies in November 1987 at Delhi. After India's innings, New Zealand is in the driver's seat as they are on 180 runs for the loss of three wickets at stumps on day 2 of the first Test match. After 50 overs, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are still unbeaten on 22 and 14 runs, respectively. Captain Tom Latham departed on the score of just 15 runs, followed by Will Young who played a knock of 33 runs. Star opening batsman Devon Conway missed his century by just nine runs. Facing 105 balls, Conway smashed 91 runs which was laced with 11 fours and 3 sixes. The play will resume on day three with Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja having one wicket each. So far, the Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have yet to strike a wicket. (With PTI Inputs)
17 October,2024 07:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India captain Rohit Sharma reduced concerns about limping wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on the second day of the first Test match against New Zealand. He stated that Pant left the field more as a precautionary measure. Rishabh Pant leaving the field limping added to Team India's woes on a forgettable day as they registered their lowest-ever total of 46 runs in Test cricket at home. "Rishabh got hit on the left knee, the same as he had surgery. So he left the field more as a precautionary measure. Hopefully we can see him back on field tomorrow," Rohit Sharma said at the end of the day's play. Also Read: Shakib Al Hasan says not returning to Bangladesh over 'security issue': media Rishabh Pant returning to the game after recovering from a horrific car crash in December 2022, walked off the field after getting a hit on his knee by Ravindra Jadeja's delivery in the 38th over of the match. The wicketkeeper-batter was immediately attended to by the team's physiotherapists during the second Test match. Team India getting all-out for 46 runs included five batsmen with ducks. This was the first time in which the Indian team failed to cross the 50-run mark in a Test innings at their home. After Team India's innings, New Zealand are in the driver's seat where they are 180 runs for the loss of three wickets at the stumps on day two of the second Test against India. The first day was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. It was also the second time that five Indian batters failed to open their accounts against the Kiwis in a Test at home, after the Mohali Test in 1999. The previous Indian record of lowest Test innings total at home, 75, came nearly 37 years ago against the West Indies in Delhi. (With PTI Inputs)
17 October,2024 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShakib Al Hasan told the local media that he was not returning to Bangladesh because of the security issue that was missing for his final match in Bangladesh. The veteran announced his retirement from international cricket in the last month, but he wanted to play his last Test series at home. Shakib Al Hasan was named in Bangladesh's squad for the South Africa series with the first Test match scheduled to start on October 21. Also Read: Tests: Team India's lowest totals at home Shakib is also a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in a student-led revolution in August, fleeing by helicopter to India. Shakib is among dozens from Hasina's party facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising. "I was to return home... but now I don't think I can," Shakib told broadcaster bdnews24.com. "It is over a security issue, a matter of my own security." He added that it was his "final decision", but it was not immediately clear if he may yet return to play. The broadcaster and other Bangladeshi media said that Shakib Al Hasan was in Dubai, but would travel to the United States. When the government collapsed, the veteran was playing in a domestic T20 league in Canada. Since then, Shakib has not returned to his country. He has toured Pakistan and India with the Bangladesh team with the approval of the interim government established to govern the country after Hasina's departure. The first Test against South Africa in Mirpur, near the capital Dhaka, will be the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since crowds stormed Hasina's palace. More than 700 people were killed in the unrest, according to Bangladesh's health ministry. The second Test will be played in the port city of Chittagong, also called Chattogram, beginning October 29. Hasina's 15-year rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents. Earlier on Thursday, a court in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant for Hasina to face charges including crimes against humanity. (With AFP Inputs)
17 October,2024 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew Zealand were 180 for three in their first innings in reply to India's 46 all out on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test here on Thursday. India crashed to their lowest-ever total in a Test at home, folding in just 31.2 overs with five home batters not even managing to open their accounts. Also Read: Tests: Team India's lowest totals at home Rishabh Pant scored 20 while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made 13. None of the other Indian batters got a double-digit score. New Zealand, in complete contrast, batted solidly to gain a lead of 134 runs by the end of the day's play. Devon Conway (91) and Will Young (33) raised a 75-run partnership after the Kiwis lost Tom Latham (15). Rachin Ravindra (22) and Daryl Mitchell (14) were at the crease when the stumps were drawn for the day due to bad light. Brief Scores:India 1st innings: 46 all out in 31.2 overs (Rishabh Pant 20; Matt Henry 5/15)New Zealand 1st innings: 180/3 in 50 overs (Devon Conway 91, Will Young 33; Ravindra Jadeja 1/28, R Ashwin 1/46, Kuldeep Yadav 1/57). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
17 October,2024 05:51 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTIKuldeep Yadav provided the much-needed breakthrough as New Zealand reached 82/1 at tea on day two of the opening Test to extend their first-innings lead against India to 36 runs here on Thursday. New Zealand captain Tom Latham was trapped leg-before by Kuldeep for 15, but Devon Conway's unbeaten 61 powered the Kiwis' charge. Also Read: Mhambrey rejoins MI as bowling coach Will Young was at the other end on 5 not out. India were shot out for an embarrassing 46 all-out in the first essay of this rain-truncated match, now their lowest ever total in Test cricket at home. Brief scores: India 46 trail New Zealand 82/1 in 20 overs (Tom Latham 15, Devon Conway 61 batting; Kuldeep Yadav 1/15) by 36 runs. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
17 October,2024 03:16 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTIIndia’s first test series against New Zealand, started on October 16 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, it was temporarily suspended due to rain. Despite the suspenions, India stays hopeful to continue its impeccable home record in the Test format. On the other hand, New Zealand is vying to overturn their recent 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka in another test series. With overcast conditions hampering India's performance, cricket fans expressed their frustration. They inferred that the weather was main issue behind men in blue's current performance. The fans got creative and unleashed a fest of memes while sharing their opinions on the Test match and the lineup. One user, " In this Team India critical condition, if Rishabh Pant scores Century I will give 10,000 Rupees to everyone who likes the tweet." Here are some other hilarious reactions worth checking: No one..King Virat Kohli to bowlers :#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/J6wDrdrqym — UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) October 17, 2024 Scene right now ðŸ˜#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/a0RCseSNua — Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) October 17, 2024 Batsman on Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch.#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/jPQcJBac9b — Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) October 17, 2024 These legends explained the Indian cricket team's condition in the #INDvNZ test in the simplest way possible. pic.twitter.com/3G6zUuWpJ2 — Shubham Sakhuja (@ishubhamsakhuja) October 17, 2024 #INDvNZBangladesh samjh liya ta NZ ko pic.twitter.com/BvLzUkuGxO — SarcasmHit (@SarcasmHit) October 17, 2024 #INDvNZKhatam pic.twitter.com/93VUWKW0ZU — SarcasmHit (@SarcasmHit) October 17, 2024
17 October,2024 12:59 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentIndia captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in the opening Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. After the first day got washed out due to rain, India will be keen to maintain its impeccable home record in Test format. With four days left to play for victory, another high-scoring run-fest like the one witnessed in Kanpur may be on the cards. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to bounce back after recently suffering a 2-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka. The Kiwis haven't won a Test series in India in their past 12 attempts. New Zealand's last Test win in India dates back to 1988 at Wankhede. India captain Rohit Sharma talked about the changes in the playing XI and said after winning the toss, "We are going to have a bat first. It has been under the covers, and we do understand that it could be slightly sticky early on, but the nature of the pitch is such that you would want to put runs on the board first." "You want to get the result as much as we want. We assess where we are and decide what needs to be done as a team. We have played well in the last few Test matches. Fresh series for us, and we want to start well. From the last Test two changes, Gill misses out, and Sarfaraz comes in. Kuldeep comes in for Akash," Rohit concluded. Shubman Gill was unavailable for the opening Test due to a neck stiffness. New Zealand captain Tom Latham said during the time of the toss, "Wicket has been under covers, so hopefully, we can make good use of it early with the ball. Bit of weather around, so we haven't had a great prep here. Three seamers with Ajaz Patel, and we have two all-rounders who bowl spin too." India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 09:32 AM IST | BengaluruFormer India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Wednesday rejoined five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians in a similar role. Also Read: Can’t think of anyone more deserving: Edulji on David joining ICC Hall of Fame Mhambrey’s stint as the bowling coach with the national team had ended in June this year after India won the T20 World Cup in the Americas. The franchise said that the 52-year-old will work alongside bowling coach Lasith Malinga and head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who too returned to the MI coaching set-up after a gap of two years. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | PTINeetu David joined former India captain Diana Edulji in the ICC Hall of Fame on Wednesday and the latter could not think of anyone more deserving of the honour than the fellow left-arm spinner. Edulji wrote an open letter to David after the latter became only the second Indian women to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. South African legend Ab de Villiers and former England captain Alastair Cook were also inducted along with David. Also Read: England 239-6 in second Test after Sajid strikes for Pakistan Edulji, 68, was the first one to be inducted last November. “It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you into the exclusive club that is the ICC Hall of Fame. Until now, I have been the only Indian woman inducted and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of being the first to join me,” Edulji wrote in the letter released by ICC. “It seems only yesterday that I saw you bowling in the nets as a teenager. I knew then that I had to try and bring you to Railways and that you would go on to play for India. Your bowling style and rhythm, even then, was incredible to watch and greatly impressed me,” she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 07:57 AM IST | Dubai | PTIPakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday. An absorbing second day’s play on a turning pitch ultimately belonged to the hosts, who lead by 127 runs after their first-innings 366. England had been cruising nicely at 211-2 when Sajid removed Joe Root (34), Duckett (114) and Harry Brook (nine) in the final session. From the other end, fellow spinner Noman Ali dismissed England skipper Ben Stokes for one as England lost four wickets in the space of 14 runs. At the close, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse were at the crease with 12 and two respectively. Also Read: Mbappe ‘shocked’ with rape investigation case Root hits career-high rating in ICC Test rankings after Multan masterclass England’s star batter Joe Root has further cemented his place among the all-time greats by achieving a new career-high rating on the latest ICC men’s Test batter rankings. Root’s extraordinary knock of 262 during England’s crushing victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Multan has propelled him to a personal best of 932 rating points. His previous best was 923 points. Only 16 players have reached a higher mark. Brief scoresPakistan 366 all out (K Ghulam 118, S Ayub 77; J Leach 4-114, B Carse 3-50, M Potts 2-66) v England 239-6 (B Duckett 114; S Khan 4-86, N Ali 2-75) This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 07:56 AM IST | Multan | AFPAustralia have been a dominant force in the Women’s T20 World Cup. They have won the title six times out of the eight editions and missed the final only once, in the inaugural event in 2009. They have been the champions in the last three editions and are eager to make it “four-in-a-row.” Considering these stats, it will be interesting to see if the other three teams in the semi-finals have it in them to end Australia’s hegemony. We will know that over the next few days. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt. Pics/Getty Images First up for Australia are the much-improved South Africa in the first semi-final, to be staged in Dubai on Thursday. The second, on Friday, pits giant-killers West Indies (who knocked England out on Tuesday) against New Zealand in Sharjah. The final will be in Dubai on Sunday, where we will see whether Australia have extended their winning spree or if one of the three sides have stopped them on their track. Also Read: "Harmanpreet Kaur knows when to pace the innings in T20 cricket": Former Team India captain Anjum Chopra Skipper Healy doubtful Going into the knockout phase, the biggest concern for Australia is the fitness of the captain-cum-wicketkeeper-opener Alyssa Healy. She was injured while batting against Pakistan and retired when a win was in sight. She missed the all-important game against India in Sharjah last Sunday. Her injury meant the Australian team management had to bring in three replacements — a wicketkeeper (Beth Mooney), an opener (Grace Harris), and a stand-in captain (Tahlia McGrath). All three did a wonderful job against India in a hard-fought match that virtually eliminated the Indians at the league stage itself. Confident line-up When Healy was injured, Cricket Australia issued a press note stating: “Healy will be assessed over the coming days, and should Australia qualify for the semi-finals, her availability will be determined in due course.” As of now, it is not certain that Healy will be fit enough to perform the three vital roles she does so skillfully. But the Australian team management is confident they have all the bases covered. They believe they have the depth and quality in case their skipper misses out again. As for South Africa, they will have to give their best if they hope to get past the defending champions. It’s not going to be easy even if Healy is absent. But a determined Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt has her sights set on winning the World Cup, which no South African men’s or women’s teams have ever done. “At the end of the day, no matter who the opponent is, we want to win games for our country. We will try our best to win [the semi-final]. Obviously, winning the World Cup is the ultimate goal and for that, we have to get past the [defending] champions.”
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