The seasoned Australian cricket player David Warner has drawn attention to the “derogatory and vulgar” taunts he received from New Zealand supporters during his previous tour. The seasoned cricket player is getting ready to embark on his final national tour before hanging up his international boots. Warner is also approaching the conclusion of his storied white-ball career; he played his final Test match for Australia last month.

Prior to Wednesday’s opening Twenty20 international match in Wellington, the 37-year-old relived memories of the mistreatment he and his colleagues endured on the 2016 trip, which included personal jabs at his family. Warner voiced his worries about some of the spectators’ actions in New Zealand.

“There were various hurdles in the last three tests we played. The ball was spinning and the pitch was slow in the first test (Hyderabad). It was staying low in Vizag. The wicket grew slower as the game went on. Here, for the first three days, it performed admirably. We saw that the ball was low and spinning today. Pitch formats are similar to this; we receive pitches similar to this in India. However, we will also play on rank-turners,” the Indian captain stated.

“He is very aware of his strategy,” Rohit Sharma says of Ravindra Jadeja.
The Indian captain acknowledged Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled a match-winning spell and scored a century. In addition to complimenting the southpaw’s awareness of the local conditions, Rohit voiced faith in younger players such as Sarfaraz Khan.

With a decisive win in Rajkot, India has seized a commanding 2-1 lead over England in the current five-match Test series. The team’s incredible 434-run victory and their assurance that they can succeed on any field, including rank-turners, were discussed by captain Rohit Sharma.

During the news conference held after the game, Rohit highlighted the team’s history of success on difficult pitches. He also emphasized that although the squad can’t control how the pitches are prepared, they nevertheless make an effort to adjust to various wickets and perform well under any circumstances.

“On similar wickets, we have won a great deal of matches in the past. Our strongest areas continue to be the turning tracks and pitches where the ball turns. It provides us with harmony. For many years, we have delivered results, and going forward, we will continue to receive them. However, there are factors over which we have no influence; for example, we never debate whether or not we want rank-turners. How much can we accomplish in two days when we are here (at the sites) two days before the game?” inquired Rohit.

On Monday, February 19, Railways made history by achieving the highest run-chase success rate in the Ranji Trophy. In their last league match of the season, they defeated Tripura handily at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium in Agartala, winning by five wickets.

Tripura was bowled out for 149 runs while batting first. But their bowlers were outstanding, and they helped the side get ahead by 44 runs. Tripura showed off his bat in the second inning, scoring 333 runs and putting up a target of 378 runs. After then, the Railways upset Tripura with a batting masterclass to win.

But their pursuit didn’t get off to a great start. With their score cut to 31/3, the visitors appeared to be in serious trouble. But Pratham Singh, who opened the innings with 169* runs, proved to be the difference-maker. With 106 runs to his credit, Mohammad Saif provided him with strong support. Following his removal, Arindam Ghosh produced an incredible 40-run cameo. Railways made history by tracking down 378 runs and putting their names in the books, thanks to their hard work.

The most successful skipper of Vidarbha, Faiz Fazal, declared his retirement from domestic cricket on Sunday, February 18. His last day playing domestically will be Monday, Day 4 of the current Ranji Trophy match between Nagpur and Haryana at the VCA Civil Lines Stadium.

Concurrently, Fazal’s previous coach, Chandrakant Pandit, who led Vidarbha to consecutive title victories in the Irani Cup and Ranji Trophy, claimed that the latter ought to have been given more chances to represent his country. The batter’s ability to slip on the field was also complimented by the coach.

“He’s been a fantastic player. He had flawless technique. He was an excellent slip fielder. He ought to have represented India in more games,” Pandit told TOI.

In the Rajkot Test match against England, rookie batsman Sarfaraz Khan cautioned Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was getting close to a double century, against taking a reckless single during the second innings. After missing 62 runs in the first inning due to a misunderstanding with Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz did not want Jaiswal to suffer the same fate.

Jaiswal was looking for a single to complete his second double century in international cricket while he was batting on 199 runs when Sarafaraz was heard shouting at him not to say “bhagna mat pahele.”

On Sunday, February 18, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, during the third Test, ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah made light of the English hitters. Following the impossibly high 557-run target, the Indian bowlers completely overpowered England, winning the third Test by 434 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-game series.

In the third Test, Bumrah finished with figures of 2/72, having claimed a wicket in each of the two innings. However, after trailing 28-3 in the last inning, the English batsmen were playing him cautiously. The 30-year-old English batsmen were teasing Joe Root at the crease. It’s interesting to note that he has been harassing Root for the whole of the show.

Bengaluru, February 19, 2024: As the Women’s Premier League 2024 draws near, the Delhi Capitals are making feverish preparations to build on their runner-up finish from the previous year.

After her first practice in Bengaluru, Meg Lanning, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, remarked, “It’s nice to get out here, have a little run around.” Everyone has an extremely nice appearance. I’m really excited to see what we can accomplish this year because everyone has made a lot of progress.”

Lanning, a great figure in women’s cricket, guided the Delhi Capitals to an almost flawless first-ever WPL season. They were victorious in the league stage but fell just short of taking home the championship the previous year.

Ian Chappell, a former captain of Australia’s cricket team, expressed his worries regarding the 50-over format’s downfall. Following the decision made by Cricket Australia to convert the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy from a conventional trophy to a Twenty20 international series,. Chappell’s concerns about One-Day International (ODI) cricket’s future appear to be well-founded.

Cricket Australia has chosen to have a T20I series between Australia and New Zealand instead of the traditional ODI format for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. This action demonstrates that T20 cricket is being considered by the cricket administration as the game’s future.

“There is no denying that T20 cricket is the most popular sport there, with T20 matches taking precedence over 50-over matches. It is absurd for anyone to believe that the 50-over game is superior to the T20 game. The administrators have abandoned 50-over cricket, and in my opinion, they may not be able to bring it back, Chappell remarked in an interview with World Wide Sports.

India has gained a 2-1 advantage in the five-match Test series against England, despite losing the first match in Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma’s team achieved a historic victory over England by a margin of 434 runs at Rajkot on Sunday, February 18.

The young Indian batsmen produced significant contributions during the match, receiving high plaudits from the cricket community. Sarfaraz Khan (62) and Dhruv Jurel (46), both debutants, performed impressively in the first inning, contributing to their team’s substantial total of 445 runs. In the second inning, Shubman Gill scored 91 runs, Sarfaraz scored 68 runs without being dismissed, and Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his second double-century of the series with a score of 214 not out.