T20 WC squad: Should Indian selectors get swayed by IPL form?
Rather than focusing solely on IPL performers, selectors might need to prioritize maintaining the freshness of their player pool following the intense two-month IPL cricket season. The 2009, 2010 and 2021 T20 World Cups were played soon after the IPL. In each instance, India failed to reach the semifinals, raising concerns about player fatigue and performance.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1MBhKkz
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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has reflected on the transformation in Indian cricket post IPL. Pre-IPL, players aimed for Ranji, Duleep, or U19 teams to reach national squad. Now, one IPL can propel entry into the Indian team. Rejecting lucrative offers, Pathan prioritized giving back to Indian cricket, shunning T10 and Caribbean leagues for Jammu Kashmir cricket.
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Kevin Pietersen's innovative switch-hit shot revolutionized cricket tactics, challenging traditional notions of batting and field placements. Now in India for IPL commentary, his unique flair continues to shine through, even on the streets of Delhi.
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Royal Challengers Bangaluru's turbulent IPL 2024 journey sees them at the bottom half of the points table with four defeats in five games. Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody advocates for including England's Will Jacks to address batting concerns. Moody stresses Jacks's potential impact and urges RCB to utilize his talents, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments as they face a critical juncture in the season.
Rajasthan Royals showcased dominance, securing a six-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Assistant coach Shane Bond praised Jos Buttler's century despite illness. Bond acknowledged RR's resilient bowling effort and hailed Virat Kohli's prowess while reflecting on the match. Buttler's outstanding performance earned him 'Player of the Match' as RR top the table with eight points.
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Mohammad Siraj impressed coach Andy Flower in the RCB nets with his batting skills, sparking banter with teammates. The Bengaluru team hasn't had a good start to the 2024 IPL season, losing three of their four matches so far, and find themselves languishing at number eight on the 10-team points table.
Jos Buttler's former teammate, Stuart Broad, remains optimistic despite Buttler's subdued start in this year's IPL. Buttler, set to lead England's T20 World Cup defense, has managed just 35 runs in three matches for the Rajasthan Royals. Broad believes Buttler's partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal could steer the Royals to success.