Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets from 18 test. He is the fastest indian bowler to get 100 wickets in the test match.Today he has taken the wicket against West Indies in the second test at the wankhade stadium in mumbai.He also become the no.1 all rounder in the test cricket since November first week.Erapalli Prasanna, who had taken the 100 wickets from 20 test.
November 14, 2013
November 13, 2013
India announced the squad for West Indies ODI Series
The selectors has announced a 15-man squad for the three matches ODI series against West Indies.Fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Vinay Kumar were dropped from the squad.They had a poor series against Australia in the recently concluded 7 match series.Mohit Sharma and Mumbai Pace uncapped player Dhawal Kulkarni were replaced the Ishant and Vinay places in the squad.The first match will be starting on November 21 in Kochi.
India Squad
MS Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ambati Rayudu, Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mohit Sharma.
India Squad
MS Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ambati Rayudu, Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mohit Sharma.
November 12, 2013
Australian Squad for the Ashes First Test against England
The Australian squad has announced on tuesday for the first ashes test against England which will start from November 21 in Brisbane, Australia. The Australia T20 captain George Bailey is going to debut. He has been scored more than 1000 runs in this year in ODI formats.His fine form in the short formats could help to get in the test squad.
Squad :
Michael Clarke (capt), David Warner, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, George Bailey, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, James Faulkner.
Squad :
Michael Clarke (capt), David Warner, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, George Bailey, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, James Faulkner.
Lionel Messi Out for 2 months due to hamstring injury
Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi will miss the upcoming matches for playing Barcelona and Argentenia due to his hamstring injury.Lionel Messi has injured his Left hemstring injury during the spanish league match against Real Betis on sunday at Real Betis.He has played only 22 minutes in the field. This was the third time, he was suffered harmstring injury in this season.That match Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-1. After scanning his injury, barcelona manager has announced, he will miss next 2 month.
November 11, 2013
Chris Gayle and Shane Watson are my favourite T20 batsmans : Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli Interview :
Q. Your favourite T20 batsman, apart from yourself?
Virat Kohli: Chris Gayle and Shane Watson.
Q. The best T20 bowler according to you?
Virat Kohli: Sunil Narine and Dale Steyn.
Q. Which player would be fit for the title of an 'MVP' in T20 cricket?
Virat Kohli: Shane Watson - because he takes wickets for the team and then can demolish bowlers as well with the bat.
Q. Best T20 moment for you so far?
Virat Kohli: 78* against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Q. Worst T20 moment for you so far?
Virat Kohli: We got knocked of the T20 World Cup on net run-rate and I made just 2 in the match. I feel I was playing well then and I could have contributed. So that was disappointing.
Q. Is it more fun to play T20s for India or in the IPL?
Virat Kohli: The format is such that its exciting for any team. Playing for the Indian team definitely brings in more passion.
Q. Apart from cricket, which sport do you spend most time on?
Virat Kohli: Soccer and Tennis. Lately I have been watching a lot of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) as well.
Q. So who is your favourite Tennis player?
Virat Kohli: I have liked Roger Federer always but I really liked the way Rafael Nadal came back this year. Its pleasing to see him winning again.
Q. What is the one game you're waiting for on the PS3?
Virat Kohli: FIFA 14. Infact I'm waiting for the new PS4 console.
Q. Which is the last movie you really liked?
Virat Kohli: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Its based on a real life story about an unsung hero of our nation. I think Farhan Akhtar did really well.
Q. If you weren't a cricketer...
Virat Kohli: I have no clue.
Not at all?
Not at all.
Not a football player?
Maybe, but I've never thought about it.
Q. Your next big target?
Virat Kohli: Do well in South Africa, if that happens and on the England tour. These are the immediate major events for us and will define how the team does in the next 5 years.
Q. Your favourite T20 batsman, apart from yourself?
Virat Kohli: Chris Gayle and Shane Watson.
Q. The best T20 bowler according to you?
Virat Kohli: Sunil Narine and Dale Steyn.
Q. Which player would be fit for the title of an 'MVP' in T20 cricket?
Virat Kohli: Shane Watson - because he takes wickets for the team and then can demolish bowlers as well with the bat.
Q. Best T20 moment for you so far?
Virat Kohli: 78* against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Q. Worst T20 moment for you so far?
Virat Kohli: We got knocked of the T20 World Cup on net run-rate and I made just 2 in the match. I feel I was playing well then and I could have contributed. So that was disappointing.
Q. Is it more fun to play T20s for India or in the IPL?
Virat Kohli: The format is such that its exciting for any team. Playing for the Indian team definitely brings in more passion.
Q. Apart from cricket, which sport do you spend most time on?
Virat Kohli: Soccer and Tennis. Lately I have been watching a lot of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) as well.
Q. So who is your favourite Tennis player?
Virat Kohli: I have liked Roger Federer always but I really liked the way Rafael Nadal came back this year. Its pleasing to see him winning again.
Q. What is the one game you're waiting for on the PS3?
Virat Kohli: FIFA 14. Infact I'm waiting for the new PS4 console.
Q. Which is the last movie you really liked?
Virat Kohli: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Its based on a real life story about an unsung hero of our nation. I think Farhan Akhtar did really well.
Q. If you weren't a cricketer...
Virat Kohli: I have no clue.
Not at all?
Not at all.
Not a football player?
Maybe, but I've never thought about it.
Q. Your next big target?
Virat Kohli: Do well in South Africa, if that happens and on the England tour. These are the immediate major events for us and will define how the team does in the next 5 years.
Sachin Taught me lot : Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan who has been playing along with Sachin Tendulkar for India and Mumbai.Further Left Hand bowler said about sachin tendulkar, he taught me lot and how to bowl to Michael Vaughan who had lead the england team. Then he said, once we have played against england that time Michael Vaughan was playing in the crease at that time sachin came and told me to bowl from round the stump because of Vaughan had struggled to play against round the stump bowlers and i got his wicket in that matches.Nowadays the left hand bowler has struggled to get his place in the squad due to the poor form and fitness.
November 9, 2013
5 Reasons Why India Can Sustain their no.1 place in ODI :
1. Strong Fielding Side :
The current india cricket team is a very good fielding sides in the world. After they had received the world cup in 2010. They were omitted experienced player from the team due to their poor form and fitness.They have given the chances to young player like Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma etc. The young players fielding has been outstanding for indian team.
2. Good Captaincy :
Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is the most calm and talented captain in the world cricket. India has received all the ICC trophies like World Cup, Champions Trophy, T20 World Cup under his captaincy.He has been giving more chances for young players to play their natural games in the on field, so they have been producing good results.
3. Good Players of Short Pitch Bowling :
Whenever india have traveled abroad, when we have faced australia or south africa bowlers, they bowled quick short pitch bowling to our players.But nowadays lot of young players in india playing short ball easily.
4. Bench Strength :
In Indian team lot of bench players didnt get the chance to play in final eleven because of squad players have been playing good. Incase any players willnt perform well in the team. That place will be fullfil the bench players easily.so healthy competition is going on the team.
5. Mentally Strong :
The australian series results show to the world. Indian players are mentally very strong, whatever target they gave to our players. We have chased well.
The current india cricket team is a very good fielding sides in the world. After they had received the world cup in 2010. They were omitted experienced player from the team due to their poor form and fitness.They have given the chances to young player like Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma etc. The young players fielding has been outstanding for indian team.
2. Good Captaincy :
Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is the most calm and talented captain in the world cricket. India has received all the ICC trophies like World Cup, Champions Trophy, T20 World Cup under his captaincy.He has been giving more chances for young players to play their natural games in the on field, so they have been producing good results.
3. Good Players of Short Pitch Bowling :
Whenever india have traveled abroad, when we have faced australia or south africa bowlers, they bowled quick short pitch bowling to our players.But nowadays lot of young players in india playing short ball easily.
4. Bench Strength :
In Indian team lot of bench players didnt get the chance to play in final eleven because of squad players have been playing good. Incase any players willnt perform well in the team. That place will be fullfil the bench players easily.so healthy competition is going on the team.
5. Mentally Strong :
The australian series results show to the world. Indian players are mentally very strong, whatever target they gave to our players. We have chased well.
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