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‘I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semifinals…’: Jemimah Rodrigues on playing WBBL | Cricket News

‘I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semifinals…’: Jemimah Rodrigues on playing WBBL | Cricket News

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One of the iconic innings of the recently concluded Women’s World Cup 2025 came from the bat of Jemimah Rodrigues when she scored 127 runs from 134 balls to take India to an unlikely win in the semifinals against Australia in Mumbai. India then went on to win the World Cup. Jemimah has made her appearance in the Women’s Big Bash League for the Brisbane Heat on Sunday. Speaking on a light-hearted note, Jemimah said she was not sure if she would be allowed to cross the Australian border after her match-winning performance against Australia, which saw the seven-time champions out of the competition. “I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semifinals. But honestly, everyone has been so warm and welcoming, and everyone is so happy in general for the growth of women’s cricket. We know that it’s going to change the game massively, not just in India but all over the world,” said Rodrigues on the sidelines of BBL. Jemimah has shared how Australian star all-rounder …

Aakash Chopra on Shubman Gill: ‘Rain came both times he was actually batting well’ | Cricket News

Aakash Chopra on Shubman Gill: ‘Rain came both times he was actually batting well’ | Cricket News

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Both times Shubman Gill has looked good with the bat in the recently concluded India vs Australia T20I series, rain has interrupted the game, and in the ones where the rain did not, Gill could not display his batting prowess. Gill managed to score 132 runs from five games. The Indian opener is left with question marks everywhere, according to former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra. “Shubman Gill was batting really well in Canberra, and it rained. After that, he was batting well in the last match in Brisbane, and it rained. Rain came both times he was actually batting well. He looked to be in good form many times in this series, but those many runs weren’t scored,” Chopra said. “This tour was like a damp squib for him, where it was expected that he would stamp his authority, but that didn’t happen. In fact, he has come back with just question marks everywhere. I, personally, don’t feel there are question marks. The home series will give us a little more insight, but the questions …

‘Abhishek Sharma – Shubman Gill combination feels like a table fan during a storm,’ says Sadagoppan Ramesh | Cricket News

‘Abhishek Sharma – Shubman Gill combination feels like a table fan during a storm,’ says Sadagoppan Ramesh | Cricket News

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The partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order for India has been going well so far. However, former Indian cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh compared the partnership between Abhishek and Gill to a storm and a table fan, respectively. Ramesh claimed that when Abhishek scores runs, Gill’s contribution seems unnoticed, but when Abhishek falls for a low score, Gill’s batting seems to be ineffective. “When the Abhishek Sharma storm strikes, India score big. Infact the Abhishek Sharma – Shubman Gill combination feels like a table fan (Gill) during a storm (Abhishek). So we also assume that the days the storm is in full force, the table fan is operating fine as there is a strong wind and hence no problems. But when the storm doesn’t strike, we’ll ask why there is no air coming out of the table fan in the powerplay,” Ramesh said on his YouTube channel. “The powerplay is the most important phase with the bat in a T20 game. Depending on who the openers are and based on …

Varun Aaron on Shubman Gill: ‘…So you need somebody like him in the T20 setup’ | Cricket News

Varun Aaron on Shubman Gill: ‘…So you need somebody like him in the T20 setup’ | Cricket News

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Shubman Gill has not been at his fluent best in the T20I version for India. Although he has given a glimpse of what he can do from time to time, he is yet to score an innings of substance at the top of the order since being made vice-captain ahead of the Asia Cup. His getting into the side meant that Sanju Samson, who was the opener before, had to alter his position. Samson was batting well as an opener. The decision received sharp criticism from Pundits, former players, and netizens. But on Thursday, Gill scored a gritty 39-ball 46 on a tricky wicket at Carrara Oval, and former Indian cricketer Varun Aaron slammed Gill’s critics. “The thing with Gill is that when conditions don’t favour batting, you can always put your money on Shubman Gill because of his technique, because of his poise, and because of his game awareness. He knows exactly what wicket offers, what kind of stroke play, and he plays according to that. So you need somebody like him in the …

Mohammad Kaif reasons why Sanju Samson lost his place in playing XI: ‘Gill is being groomed as a future captain and player, Sanju has lost his spot’ | Cricket News

Mohammad Kaif reasons why Sanju Samson lost his place in playing XI: ‘Gill is being groomed as a future captain and player, Sanju has lost his spot’ | Cricket News

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Shubman Gill was made the vice-captain of the T20I side earlier this year during the Asia Cup. Once the decision to promote him as vice-captain was made, it became inevitable that Gill would be part of all the T20I games India were playing, and to accommodate him at the top, Sanju Samson has been pushed down the order. However, the form of Gill, the T20I player, has been up and down, and Samson was in prime form in his international career before his position was shuffled. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif also claimed that India is looking at Gill as the next captain in the shorter version of the game, and that is a probable reason Samson lost his spot as an opener. “If Sanju Samson were playing, there would be no confusion, but with Shubman Gill as vice-captain playing in all matches, Sanju Samson seems sidelined. Jitesh Sharma is seen as a better finisher at number five or six than Sanju, which works in Sharma’s favor. But because Gill is being groomed as a …

Suryakumar Yadav says if he meets Ab de Villiers he would ask how the South African managed to balance his T20I and ODI games | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav says if he meets Ab de Villiers he would ask how the South African managed to balance his T20I and ODI games | Cricket News

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Although the form of Suryakumar Yadav has dipped in recent times, the Indian T20I skipper is one of the prolific run-getters in the T20I format overall. However, he could not convert his run-scoring form in the T20I format into the ODI setup. In 35 innings he has played Surya has scored 773 runs at an average of 25.76. The 35-year old admitted to his shortcomings in the 50-over version of the game and said that when he meets Ab de Villiers, he will take his advice on how to perform in both formats. “If I meet him soon, then I would like to ask him how he managed to balance his T20I and ODI games. I haven’t been able to do so. I thought ODIs should be played like T20Is. I want to ask him what he did to be successful in both formats,” Suryakumar Yadav said on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel. “AB, if you are listening to this, please get in touch with me quickly because there are three or four important years ahead …

Nitish Kumar Reddy injury update: ‘He ticked all…will find out now after the assessment where he is at,’ says bowling coach Morne Morkel | Cricket News

Nitish Kumar Reddy injury update: ‘He ticked all…will find out now after the assessment where he is at,’ says bowling coach Morne Morkel | Cricket News

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Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been injured, and in a BCCI press release ahead of the 1st T20I in Canberra, the statement read that he will be missing the first three T20Is. “Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder, who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” said the BCCI in a post on its X handle. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO On Wednesday, when asked about Reddy’s injury fitness update for the next game, Morkel said to the reporters: “Yes, he did all his work that was needed or expected of him today, fielding, batting, bowling, and he ticked all of that. So we will find out now, after the assessment, where he is at.” Reddy’s absence has left Shivam Dube as the only seam bowling all-rounder available for India, with their premier all-rounder already recovering from a quadriceps injury. Dube …

Why does Arshdeep Singh not play too often despite being highest wicket-taker in T20Is for India? Bowling coach Morne Morkel answers: ‘Limited games now…’ | Cricket News

Why does Arshdeep Singh not play too often despite being highest wicket-taker in T20Is for India? Bowling coach Morne Morkel answers: ‘Limited games now…’ | Cricket News

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Arshdeep Singh, on his return to the Indian side, picked up 3/35 and has been awarded the Player Of The Match for the side in his third T20I at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday. The left-arm seamer, despite being the highest wicket-taker for India in the format with 104 wickets, has been warming the bench too often. Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel said there are limited games going into the T20 World Cup, and it is important to see how the players react under pressure. “It is not easy,” said Morkel on Arshdeep. “There will always be disappointment in terms of players and selection, but that is something at times that, as a player, is uncontrollable.” “For us, from our side, we just keep on asking them to work hard and try hard and be ready for when they do get the opportunity. There are limited games now leading into the T20 World Cup, so it is essential for us to see how the players can react in certain situations under pressure; otherwise, …

Varun Aaron says India were short by 30-40 runs in 2nd IND vs AUS T20I | Cricket News

Varun Aaron says India were short by 30-40 runs in 2nd IND vs AUS T20I | Cricket News

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India were bundled out for 125 runs in the second T20I at Melbourne on Friday. The Australians chased down the target quite comfortably in the second innings. If not for Abhishek Sharma’s 37-ball 68, things would have been a lot more bleak for the Indian side. Former Indian cricketer Varun Aaron said India were 30-40 runs short in their batting innings. “India were very off, first of all, with the amount of runs they put on the board. They should have scored at least 30 to 40 runs more in these conditions. I think they pulled the trigger and then they just couldn’t stop going after that. Then, with the new ball, they could have been slightly better,” he responded speaking on Star Sports. “The challenge is that a lot of players, including me, are on their first tour here. We knew about the extra bounce and pace, but still the way they bowled, surprised us,” Abhishek Sharma said at the post-match press conference. “They were very disciplined with their line and length, and credit …

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Sanju Samson’s shuffling batting number: ‘He bats at 5 one game then suddenly at 4, 6, 7 or 8…spoiling that boy’s confidence’ | Cricket News

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Sanju Samson’s shuffling batting number: ‘He bats at 5 one game then suddenly at 4, 6, 7 or 8…spoiling that boy’s confidence’ | Cricket News

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Since Shubman Gill has been reintroduced into the T20I side, Sanju Samson, who has been opening, has been demoted from his opening slot for the Asia Cup. Since then, Samson has been moving up and down in the batting order depending on the situation. Former Indian selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth said the constant shuffling of Samson’s number has been detrimental to his confidence. “I don’t understand what they are doing with Sanju Samson. He bats at 5 one game, then suddenly at 4, 6, 7, or 8. And in this match, he bats at 3. That is not fair, you’ve to give a fixed position. Mentally, only then can a batsman make up his mind. You can’t just keep shuffling the batting order. You are spoiling that boy’s confidence, which is not fair,” he said on his YouTube channel. In the 2nd T20I on a pitch that was assisting fast bowlers, Samson came at number three and managed to score two runs. “Sending him at No. 3 was a knee-jerk reaction. They sent him there once …