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What is happening here, England all out for 183 runs which i did not expect and India saved the day without loosing a wicket. Full credits goes to Mohammed Shami and when they have a opening bowling partnership with Jasprit Bumrah they become one of the best opening bowlers in cricket and Mohammed Shami looks really fit and bowling like a champion and the match depends upon how the Indian batsman performs.
Well Gill is already back to India, recovering and eating maa ke hath ka khana. He was the first one to get injured during WTC finals. Shaw is also not available i guess, i didn't hear anything and don't know if he's already in England and available for the selection. I think competition is between new batter Abhimanyu Easwaran and KL Rahul. Rahul did excellent in warm up game but he batted in the middle order so i'm not sure about anything atm, including our playing XI.
Abhimanyu Easwaran is someone who had consistently impressed me in the 4-day domestic tournament (Ranji Trophy). We don't hear much about him usually, because he is not suitable for T20 format and therefore doesn't participate in the IPL (still averages 36.20, with a strike rate of 137.64 in this format). But I guess the selectors will go for KL Rahul, since they don't want an inexperienced opener for the first test. Also, India as usual is not planning any warmup matches and this might have given an opportunity for Easwaran.
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- Mayank Aggarwal hit by Siraj bouncer during net session so he's out from the first test selection squad. He was first choice opener along with Rohit.
- Mayank Aggarwal hit by Siraj bouncer during net session so he's out from the first test selection squad. He was first choice opener along with Rohit.
Do they have enough batsmen? I just hope that they will not go to the first test with 5 batsmen in the playing XI, just like what they did during the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Since Mayank is injured, either Gill or Shaw will open alongside Rohit. I don't like either of them, as I can't see any maturity with these players. Both have been given enough chances, but they have wasted them. I would have preferred Devdutt Padikkal, but he doesn't seems to have powerful backers within the selection panel.
Eng vs India test update
- Mayank Aggarwal hit by Siraj bouncer during net session so he's out from the first test selection squad. He was first choice opener along with Rohit.
- Mayank Aggarwal hit by Siraj bouncer during net session so he's out from the first test selection squad. He was first choice opener along with Rohit.
Do they have enough batsmen? I just hope that they will not go to the first test with 5 batsmen in the playing XI, just like what they did during the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Since Mayank is injured, either Gill or Shaw will open alongside Rohit. I don't like either of them, as I can't see any maturity with these players. Both have been given enough chances, but they have wasted them. I would have preferred Devdutt Padikkal, but he doesn't seems to have powerful backers within the selection panel.
To add another one there was some new clash between players and board regarding new contract policy. According to the players board clearly showed their biased when handing out grade or points to the players, like player who play all 3 format for the national team got lower points in comparison of who play only 1 format of the game.
Then there is new contract for every new series, which means no security for the players at all.
Then there is new contract for every new series, which means no security for the players at all.
The last part really sound ridiculous. Why there should be a new contract after every series? If the board wants to pay the players based on the performance then they can add a variable pay component on top of the annual contract. A new contract after each series sounds really absurd. None of the other boards have this policy of series-wise contracts. It looks to me that some incompetent people are in the SLC right now. The ICC needs to take action, or else I am afraid that they will end up like Zimbabwe.
Eng vs India test update
- Mayank Aggarwal hit by Siraj bouncer during net session so he's out from the first test selection squad. He was first choice opener along with Rohit.
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The matter is being laughed at by me too. But it can be effective. This can be done experimentally. If new contracts are signed after each series, the trend of good performance among the players will increase further. But we have to remember that it is a game. Players will not perform well in every match and will not win every match.
LOL.. so you are suggesting that they should come up with a new contract at the end of each month? Already a lot has been debated about job security in the field of cricket. And this will make job security just nonexistent. Cricket in Sri Lanka is already in a perilous situation. The player salaries are among the lowest in the world. Stupid moves such as this one will make sure that the situation gets even worse. What they could do is to announce additional bonus or incentives to those players who perform well after the end of a series.
Nope, I'm not suggesting. I'm just saying that. Srilankan team is too much unstable. They have to be stable. And steps to stabilize the team needed to be taken by the board a few more years ago. They have failed to prepare the best replace players like Sangakkara, Dilshan Malinga. Yet the behavior of many players on the team is very unprofessional. It would not be a bad thing for them to take such a step experimentally.
The matter is being laughed at by me too. But it can be effective. This can be done experimentally. If new contracts are signed after each series, the trend of good performance among the players will increase further. But we have to remember that it is a game. Players will not perform well in every match and will not win every match.
LOL.. so you are suggesting that they should come up with a new contract at the end of each month? Already a lot has been debated about job security in the field of cricket. And this will make job security just nonexistent. Cricket in Sri Lanka is already in a perilous situation. The player salaries are among the lowest in the world. Stupid moves such as this one will make sure that the situation gets even worse. What they could do is to announce additional bonus or incentives to those players who perform well after the end of a series.
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The last part really sound ridiculous. Why there should be a new contract after every series? If the board wants to pay the players based on the performance then they can add a variable pay component on top of the annual contract. A new contract after each series sounds really absurd. None of the other boards have this policy of series-wise contracts. It looks to me that some incompetent people are in the SLC right now. The ICC needs to take action, or else I am afraid that they will end up like Zimbabwe.
The matter is being laughed at by me too. But it can be effective. This can be done experimentally. If new contracts are signed after each series, the trend of good performance among the players will increase further. But we have to remember that it is a game. Players will not perform well in every match and will not win every match.
To add another one there was some new clash between players and board regarding new contract policy. According to the players board clearly showed their biased when handing out grade or points to the players, like player who play all 3 format for the national team got lower points in comparison of who play only 1 format of the game.
Then there is new contract for every new series, which means no security for the players at all.
Then there is new contract for every new series, which means no security for the players at all.
The last part really sound ridiculous. Why there should be a new contract after every series? If the board wants to pay the players based on the performance then they can add a variable pay component on top of the annual contract. A new contract after each series sounds really absurd. None of the other boards have this policy of series-wise contracts. It looks to me that some incompetent people are in the SLC right now. The ICC needs to take action, or else I am afraid that they will end up like Zimbabwe.
You're not wrong when talking about disciplinary behavior of many players during bio bubble but 2 years ban seems overreaction to me, there must be some kind of other reason as well which didn't come out in the public and we still don't know how Krunal got infected. no one from the BCCI and SLC didn't release any statement.
Well.. it is obvious. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been engaged with a turbulent relationship with most of its players, ever since a section of them refused to tour Pakistan in 2019. The players claimed that Pakistan was not safe enough to visit, but the board disagreed with their views. The relations have remained tense ever since, and this might have contributed to the high-handedness in dealing with the disciplinary breach.
Both the BCCI and SLC have refused to launch an investigation in to how Krunal got infected. So we may never know the exact reason. We can only consider several possibilities, which may or may not be true.
Then there is new contract for every new series, which means no security for the players at all.
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Both the BCCI and SLC have refused to launch an investigation in to how Krunal got infected. So we may never know the exact reason. We can only consider several possibilities, which may or may not be true.
Even if Sri Lankan cricket board investigate and finds out about the truth, who is to take action and i do not think the BCCI is willing to take any harsh decision against the players, i am surprised that the Lankan board suspended players for two years for basically breaking the bubble and i think it is a bit harsh considering someone who is not informing about bookies approaching gets the same punishment. Give them a warning and get over with it rather than destroying their career for a mistake during a pandemic. Both the BCCI and SLC have refused to launch an investigation in to how Krunal got infected. So we may never know the exact reason. We can only consider several possibilities, which may or may not be true.
I am afraid there is more into in this drama, may be some political angle, which we don't know. 2 years ban for breaching the bio bubble doesn't make sense to me. Having said that Gunathilaka and Mendis are controversial cricketers.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
I would support the SLCB, and would further say that other boards also need to learn from them. For the past few months, I have seen players behaving extremely irresponsibly, causing breaches in the bio-bubble and causing postponement or even cancellation of the matches. They have caused tens of millions of USD in losses to the boards and the TV broadcasters. Is it that hard to stay inside your hotel for a few weeks? I would say that these players were lucky that they didn't got a life ban. Those who refuse to obey the rules (especially during the pandemic period) need to be dealt with strictly, irrespective of whether it is Niroshan Dickwella or Krunal Pandya.
Players must be punished for breaking the rules of bio bublle. But the two-year ban seems overwhelming to us just because it violates the rules of bio bubble. I think the board has some animosity with the player. Players could only be fined or a six-month ban was enough.
You're not wrong when talking about disciplinary behavior of many players during bio bubble but 2 years ban seems overreaction to me, there must be some kind of other reason as well which didn't come out in the public and we still don't know how Krunal got infected. no one from the BCCI and SLC didn't release any statement.
Well.. it is obvious. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been engaged with a turbulent relationship with most of its players, ever since a section of them refused to tour Pakistan in 2019. The players claimed that Pakistan was not safe enough to visit, but the board disagreed with their views. The relations have remained tense ever since, and this might have contributed to the high-handedness in dealing with the disciplinary breach.
Both the BCCI and SLC have refused to launch an investigation in to how Krunal got infected. So we may never know the exact reason. We can only consider several possibilities, which may or may not be true.
I am afraid there is more into in this drama, may be some political angle, which we don't know. 2 years ban for breaching the bio bubble doesn't make sense to me. Having said that Gunathilaka and Mendis are controversial cricketers.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
I would support the SLCB, and would further say that other boards also need to learn from them. For the past few months, I have seen players behaving extremely irresponsibly, causing breaches in the bio-bubble and causing postponement or even cancellation of the matches. They have caused tens of millions of USD in losses to the boards and the TV broadcasters. Is it that hard to stay inside your hotel for a few weeks? I would say that these players were lucky that they didn't got a life ban. Those who refuse to obey the rules (especially during the pandemic period) need to be dealt with strictly, irrespective of whether it is Niroshan Dickwella or Krunal Pandya.
I am afraid there is more into in this drama, may be some political angle, which we don't know. 2 years ban for breaching the bio bubble doesn't make sense to me. Having said that Gunathilaka and Mendis are controversial cricketers.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
I would support the SLCB, and would further say that other boards also need to learn from them. For the past few months, I have seen players behaving extremely irresponsibly, causing breaches in the bio-bubble and causing postponement or even cancellation of the matches. They have caused tens of millions of USD in losses to the boards and the TV broadcasters. Is it that hard to stay inside your hotel for a few weeks? I would say that these players were lucky that they didn't got a life ban. Those who refuse to obey the rules (especially during the pandemic period) need to be dealt with strictly, irrespective of whether it is Niroshan Dickwella or Krunal Pandya.
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Damn, Ben Stokes is having mental breakdown, was wondering why he is not playing and i though he was injured or something but this is serious and glad he came out and taking it seriously and seeking help which is really great about him.
A mental breakdown, why? what happened? is it because of COVID19 or something else! I have never thought a mental breakdown can happen to a player like him. To be precise, I have never heard or read such mental issues with successful players. I hope he recovers soon and comes back to active cricket.
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Bold move by Sri lankan board to ban players for 2 years to breach the bio bubble, i think it is excessive, how about BCCI and what they are going to do with the players that breached the bubble.
That is not harsh but a good decision in my opinion. Players should understand people are dying because of this disease and with the new variant the mortality rates are much higher. BCCI will not do anything they are a bunch of mindless retards who think only about money and believe everything is okay. I am also eagerly waiting for their response.
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- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
Damn, Ben Stokes is having mental breakdown, was wondering why he is not playing and i though he was injured or something but this is serious and glad he came out and taking it seriously and seeking help which is really great about him.- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
Bold move by Sri lankan board to ban players for 2 years to breach the bio bubble, i think it is excessive, how about BCCI and what they are going to do with the players that breached the bubble.
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- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
Big surprise from Sri Lanka. Normally the Asian boards don't have the courage to take disciplinary action against their players (the exception have been the Bangladesh board). Recently there were multiple occurrences of bio-bubble breach with Indian and Pakistani teams, and in none of the cases the players were punished. Rishabh Pant even photographed himself at the Wimbledon without wearing a mask (and that was a few days before he was tested positive for COVID), and yet not even a warning was issued by the BCCI.
BCCI granted Indian team 15 ish days leave that time so they can't take any action against Pant or any other players.
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"Ben Stokes to miss India series, takes an 'indefinite break from all cricket". Is it a good news for team India? Because Stokes is one of the key players of England. It seems that India will get some advantage if Stokes is not in the team. However, a win against England at home will not be easy for team India.
Link - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-2021-ben-stokes-to-miss-india-series-takes-an-indefinite-break-from-all-cricket-1271558
Link - https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-2021-ben-stokes-to-miss-india-series-takes-an-indefinite-break-from-all-cricket-1271558
Very bad news for England. Because Ben Stokes is one of the key players of England. It is very difficult to beat England on their own pitch. However, with Stoke not in the squad, it will be a bit easier for India to win the match. But I don't expect much from the Indian team. Their performance against Sri Lanka is disappointing. We did not get the expected good performance from them in the last few series.
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- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
- Ben Stokes taking indefinite break from all cricket (including Test series against India ). He's prioritizing his mental well being.
- Sri Lankan's cricket board banned Dickwella, Mendis and Gunathilaka almost 2 years. Reason -Breaching bio bubble in England-
Big surprise from Sri Lanka. Normally the Asian boards don't have the courage to take disciplinary action against their players (the exception have been the Bangladesh board). Recently there were multiple occurrences of bio-bubble breach with Indian and Pakistani teams, and in none of the cases the players were punished. Rishabh Pant even photographed himself at the Wimbledon without wearing a mask (and that was a few days before he was tested positive for COVID), and yet not even a warning was issued by the BCCI.
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