One of the prompt effects of the lockdown last year was that families fraternized in their homes. Across India, families unexpectedly had a great deal of time together. For the individuals who ordinarily don't will invest an excess of time with their families, this was a chance to compensate for the loss.&nbsp;

Like most Indians, cricketers Krunal and Hardik Pandya additionally spent a lot of time with family during the&nbsp;lockdown time frame.

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have both developed as cricketers and people in the course of the last year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck.&nbsp;

The lower back injury that followed the scene prompted probably the absolute bottom of Hardik Pandya's vocation. When he recuperated and got back to the field, the whole world had gone inside their homes because of COVID-19.&nbsp;

The all-rounder from Baroda underscored how he and Krunal utilized the lockdown to develop themselves as individuals. Talking on the new Times of India webcast - Sportscast, Pandya said:&nbsp;

"Last year, the lockdown&nbsp;helped us improve as overall individuals. For us, it was more important because we could spend time on our skills. We were able to improve our fitness because we had time and, by God's grace, we have a gym where we can work out as well. And we got to spend time with each other."

"As individuals, we are very honest with each other. So if something was wrong with Krunal, I told him. If something was wrong with me, he told me. For us, it was an improvement phase and our goals changed in life. We got so much time that we spoke about everything, from our cricket to our lives... We improved as humans as well" - he added. &nbsp;

Krunal Pandya has expressed in the past that it was their dad's persistent effort and backing that molded the pair into Indian cricketers. Hardik Pandya, Krunal's dad, left his business to move to Surat at an early age to furnish his children with great preparation in the game.&nbsp;

"We have always said that whatever we are and wherever we are, it's because of our father's struggle and vision. When I was six and Hardik was three, we never imagined playing for India or what we want to do in life. It was his vision. He saw me and said - 'My kids will play for&nbsp;India" - said Krunal Pandya.

One of the prompt effects of the lockdown last year was that families fraternized in their homes. Across India, families unexpectedly had a great deal of time together.

One of the prompt effects of the lockdown last year was that families fraternized in their homes. Across India, families unexpectedly had a great deal of time together. For the individuals who ordinarily don't will invest an excess of time with their families, this was a chance to compensate for the loss. Like most Indians, cricketers Krunal and Hardik Pandya additionally spent a lot of time with family during the lockdown time frame. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have both developed as cricketers and people in the course of the last year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The lower back injury that followed the scene prompted probably the absolute bottom of Hardik Pandya's vocation. When he recuperated and got back to the field, the whole world had gone inside their homes because of COVID-19. The all-rounder from Baroda underscored how he and Krunal utilized the lockdown to develop themselves as individuals. Talking on the new Times of India webcast - Sportscast, Pandya said: "Last year, the lockdown helped us improve as overall individuals. For us, it was more important because we could spend time on our skills. We were able to improve our fitness because we had time and, by God's grace, we have a gym where we can work out as well. And we got to spend time with each other." "As individuals, we are very honest with each other. So if something was wrong with Krunal, I told him. If something was wrong with me, he told me. For us, it was an improvement phase and our goals changed in life. We got so much time that we spoke about everything, from our cricket to our lives... We improved as humans as well" - he added. Krunal Pandya has expressed in the past that it was their dad's persistent effort and backing that molded the pair into Indian cricketers. Hardik Pandya, Krunal's dad, left his business to move to Surat at an early age to furnish his children with great preparation in the game. "We have always said that whatever we are and wherever we are, it's because of our father's struggle and vision. When I was six and Hardik was three, we never imagined playing for India or what we want to do in life. It was his vision. He saw me and said - 'My kids will play for India" - said Krunal Pandya.

Cricket: Lockdown helped us improve as overall individuals: Hardik Pandya

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal has said that playing the Hundred in England this year will help the Indian women cricketers acquire incredible experience for what's to come.&nbsp;

He says, playing in England will prove to be useful in front of the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand one year from now. This is on the grounds that the conditions in the United Kingdom are really like New Zealand.&nbsp;

The BCCI has conceded consent to five ladies cricketers, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma to participate in the Hundred.

The Board of Control for&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;in India&nbsp;does not permit its male players to take part in overseas franchises-based classes, however, the test experts have played county&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;in England.&nbsp;

The debut version of the 100-ball contest, which highlights eight franchises with independent men's and women's groups, starts at The Oval on July 21.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have also previously played in Australia's Big Bash League Twenty20 competition.

"The idea is for them to get exposure in England," BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal told Reuters.

"Some of our boys have played county&nbsp;cricket, and that has given them a great opportunity and exposure. We want to take women's&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;forward similarly.

"These experiences will definitely come in handy in the World Cup next year."

Following a year without international&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian women's team played a series with South Africa for a limited-overs format in March and the timetable out of the blue looks considerably more involved.&nbsp;

Mithali Raj will play their first test in a long time when they face England in Bristol, with the visit in a like manner including three one-dayers and three T20 matches.&nbsp;

India will play their woman pink-ball test in Australia not long from now and there could be more unique in September-October if the BCCI can arrange the Women's T20 Challenge in the United Arab Emirates.

The BCCI treasurer officer likewise spoke about the plans for facilitating the current year's version of the Women's T20 Challenge. After an effective spat the most recent three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has projected vulnerability about the competition being arranged.&nbsp;

Arun Dhumal said that the BCCI is thinking about facilitating the ladies' T20 competition alongside the forthcoming leg of IPL in the UAE.

"We're trying to figure out if that can be played with the UAE leg of the IPL," Dhumal said.

"Hopefully we'll get a window. We'll have to see venue availability as well."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal has said that playing the Hundred in England this year will help the Indian women cricketers acquire incredible experience for what's to come.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal has said that playing the Hundred in England this year will help the Indian women cricketers acquire incredible experience for what's to come. He says, playing in England will prove to be useful in front of the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand one year from now. This is on the grounds that the conditions in the United Kingdom are really like New Zealand. The BCCI has conceded consent to five ladies cricketers, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma to participate in the Hundred. The Board of Control for Cricket in India does not permit its male players to take part in overseas franchises-based classes, however, the test experts have played county cricket in England. The debut version of the 100-ball contest, which highlights eight franchises with independent men's and women's groups, starts at The Oval on July 21. Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have also previously played in Australia's Big Bash League Twenty20 competition. "The idea is for them to get exposure in England," BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal told Reuters. "Some of our boys have played county cricket, and that has given them a great opportunity and exposure. We want to take women's cricket forward similarly. "These experiences will definitely come in handy in the World Cup next year." Following a year without international cricket due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian women's team played a series with South Africa for a limited-overs format in March and the timetable out of the blue looks considerably more involved. Mithali Raj will play their first test in a long time when they face England in Bristol, with the visit in a like manner including three one-dayers and three T20 matches. India will play their woman pink-ball test in Australia not long from now and there could be more unique in September-October if the BCCI can arrange the Women's T20 Challenge in the United Arab Emirates. The BCCI treasurer officer likewise spoke about the plans for facilitating the current year's version of the Women's T20 Challenge. After an effective spat the most recent three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has projected vulnerability about the competition being arranged. Arun Dhumal said that the BCCI is thinking about facilitating the ladies' T20 competition alongside the forthcoming leg of IPL in the UAE. "We're trying to figure out if that can be played with the UAE leg of the IPL," Dhumal said. "Hopefully we'll get a window. We'll have to see venue availability as well."

Cricket: Hundred experience will boost India women's World Cup hopes: BCCI official

Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand.&nbsp;

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The Kiwis are currently involved in a two-match Test series against England, however, they may have some advantage as they already have enough match practice to adapt to the English conditions.&nbsp;

The BCCI took to Twitter on Thursday to share the clip of the intense practice session that Virat and Co. underwent.&nbsp;

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The video featured skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and more breaking the sweat for the juggernaut clash which is just over a week to go.&nbsp;

Earlier, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar reckoned that the lack of preparation heading into the ICC World Test Championship final "may hurt" the Indian cricket team. His comments came after Kohli, in the pre-departure press conference, said that lack of practice is not a big worry for the team.

"Well he (Kohli) has been around for a long time. He (Kohli) is one of the best batsmen in world cricket at the moment. Players like Virat or Rohit Sharma, they are world-class players, they take a lot of pride in their performance and pride in winning matches for India," Vengsarkar, the former chairman of selectors, told PTI on Sunday.

"It is a good thing and both are in very good form. But having said that, I think lack of match practice may hurt them in the first Test match that is what I feel," Vengsarkar said.

Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand.

Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals The Kiwis are currently involved in a two-match Test series against England, however, they may have some advantage as they already have enough match practice to adapt to the English conditions. The BCCI took to Twitter on Thursday to share the clip of the intense practice session that Virat and Co. underwent. WATCH: We have had our first group training session and the intensity was high 🔥#TeamIndia's 🇮🇳 preparations are on in full swing for the #WTC21 Final 🙌 pic.twitter.com/MkHwh5wAYp — BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2021 × The video featured skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and more breaking the sweat for the juggernaut clash which is just over a week to go. Earlier, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar reckoned that the lack of preparation heading into the ICC World Test Championship final "may hurt" the Indian cricket team. His comments came after Kohli, in the pre-departure press conference, said that lack of practice is not a big worry for the team. "Well he (Kohli) has been around for a long time. He (Kohli) is one of the best batsmen in world cricket at the moment. Players like Virat or Rohit Sharma, they are world-class players, they take a lot of pride in their performance and pride in winning matches for India," Vengsarkar, the former chairman of selectors, told PTI on Sunday. "It is a good thing and both are in very good form. But having said that, I think lack of match practice may hurt them in the first Test match that is what I feel," Vengsarkar said.

Cricket: Virat and Co. break sweat at the Ageas Bowl after ending quarantine - WATCH

Nick Hockley, the newly appointed CEO of Cricket Australia, heaped praises on BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and called the former Indian skipper a fantastic character.

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"He's just really great. He's a good, down-to-earth guy. I'll tell you what, there's no one that's more passionate about the game. And he's just been an absolute pleasure to deal with. We have been dealing with him recently because we have the Indian women's team coming out here for a Test match," Hockey said on The Grade Cricketer Podcast.

On May 31, Hockley was appointed as Australian cricket board's CEO, whereas, Sourav Ganguly kicked off his innings as the BCCI president on October 23, 2019.

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Under Ganguly, Team India played their first-ever Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens in 2019. He saved BCCI from major loss after hosting IPL amidst the pandemic situation.

"I know they are really excited about it, it's a big moment for them. I have found them to be very relatable, very human. We have all worked together in a way where everyone understands that we've got to keep cricket going," Hockey added.&nbsp;

Nick Hockley, the newly appointed CEO of Cricket Australia, heaped praises on BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and called the former Indian skipper a fantastic character.

Nick Hockley, the newly appointed CEO of Cricket Australia, heaped praises on BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and called the former Indian skipper a fantastic character. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals "He's just really great. He's a good, down-to-earth guy. I'll tell you what, there's no one that's more passionate about the game. And he's just been an absolute pleasure to deal with. We have been dealing with him recently because we have the Indian women's team coming out here for a Test match," Hockey said on The Grade Cricketer Podcast. On May 31, Hockley was appointed as Australian cricket board's CEO, whereas, Sourav Ganguly kicked off his innings as the BCCI president on October 23, 2019. IN PICS| Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 Under Ganguly, Team India played their first-ever Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens in 2019. He saved BCCI from major loss after hosting IPL amidst the pandemic situation. "I know they are really excited about it, it's a big moment for them. I have found them to be very relatable, very human. We have all worked together in a way where everyone understands that we've got to keep cricket going," Hockey added.

Cricket: 'He's just really great': Nick Hockley lauds BCCI prez Sourav Ganguly

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy. &nbsp;

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However, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was one of the main highlights in the tournament (2007 T20 World Cup) for his six 6s, recently revealed that he was expecting to be named captain over MS Dhoni for the tournament.&nbsp;

“So, basically, India had lost the 50-over World Cup, right? I mean there was quite a turmoil in Indian cricket and then there was a two-month tour of England and there was also a month tour in between with South Africa and Ireland. And then there was a month of T20 World Cup so there were like four months away from home.

“So probably the seniors thought that they need a break and obviously, nobody took the T20 World Cup seriously. I was expecting to captain India in the T20 World Cup and then it was announced MS Dhoni will be the captain,” Yuvraj told on the 22 Yarns podcast.

Yuvraj Singh went on to become the Man of the Tournament for his prolific performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup. The captaincy snub did not affect Yuvraj Singh's relations with MS Dhoni, in fact, the duo have stitched some massive partnerships together.&nbsp;

“Yes, obviously, whoever becomes captain you got to support that guy whether it was Rahul, whether it was [Sourav] Ganguly, whoever in the future, end of the day you want to be a team man and that’s how I was,” Yuvraj added.

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy.

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals However, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was one of the main highlights in the tournament (2007 T20 World Cup) for his six 6s, recently revealed that he was expecting to be named captain over MS Dhoni for the tournament. “So, basically, India had lost the 50-over World Cup, right? I mean there was quite a turmoil in Indian cricket and then there was a two-month tour of England and there was also a month tour in between with South Africa and Ireland. And then there was a month of T20 World Cup so there were like four months away from home. “So probably the seniors thought that they need a break and obviously, nobody took the T20 World Cup seriously. I was expecting to captain India in the T20 World Cup and then it was announced MS Dhoni will be the captain,” Yuvraj told on the 22 Yarns podcast. Yuvraj Singh went on to become the Man of the Tournament for his prolific performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup. The captaincy snub did not affect Yuvraj Singh's relations with MS Dhoni, in fact, the duo have stitched some massive partnerships together. “Yes, obviously, whoever becomes captain you got to support that guy whether it was Rahul, whether it was [Sourav] Ganguly, whoever in the future, end of the day you want to be a team man and that’s how I was,” Yuvraj added.

Cricket- 'Was expecting to captain India in 2007 T20 World Cup': Yuvraj Singh

Former Pakistan skipper lauded the duo of Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli for creating a positive atmosphere in the team. Indian skipper Virat Kohli,&nbsp;under head coach Ravi Shastri, has&nbsp;achieved several feats.&nbsp;

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"At present, the Indian team is fearless while taking on any opposition including Pakistan. The cricketing system is also responsible for this change in Indian cricket. Virat Kohli and Shastri have created a winning environment in the team," Ramiz Raja told India TV.

"Any new player who joins the Indian set-up knows demands in international cricket. So, from a bowling point of view, the Indian team is better than ever. It has got variation as well as a good leader like Kohli."

Team India have been a dominant force in Test cricket and have won twice in Australia. Virat and Co., under Shastri, have performed well in ICC tournaments too, however, are yet to win one.&nbsp;

According to Ramiz, Team India are at its very best in terms of the bowling unit, whereas, he pointed out a few concerns with the team's batting lineup.&nbsp;

"The Indian team is currently the best from a bowling point of view. On the batting front, I believe that there's still scope for improvement. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman, and Ganguly were a part of India's golden batting era. But from a winning point of view, especially in overseas conditions, the current Indian team has done a marvellous job. Coach Ravi Shastri also deserves credit for this," Raja explained.

Former Pakistan skipper lauded the duo of Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli for creating a positive atmosphere in the team. Indian skipper Virat Kohli, under head coach Ravi Shastri, has achieved several feats.

Former Pakistan skipper lauded the duo of Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli for creating a positive atmosphere in the team. Indian skipper Virat Kohli, under head coach Ravi Shastri, has achieved several feats. ALSO READ: Cricket: Windies recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out "At present, the Indian team is fearless while taking on any opposition including Pakistan. The cricketing system is also responsible for this change in Indian cricket. Virat Kohli and Shastri have created a winning environment in the team," Ramiz Raja told India TV. "Any new player who joins the Indian set-up knows demands in international cricket. So, from a bowling point of view, the Indian team is better than ever. It has got variation as well as a good leader like Kohli." Team India have been a dominant force in Test cricket and have won twice in Australia. Virat and Co., under Shastri, have performed well in ICC tournaments too, however, are yet to win one. According to Ramiz, Team India are at its very best in terms of the bowling unit, whereas, he pointed out a few concerns with the team's batting lineup. "The Indian team is currently the best from a bowling point of view. On the batting front, I believe that there's still scope for improvement. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman, and Ganguly were a part of India's golden batting era. But from a winning point of view, especially in overseas conditions, the current Indian team has done a marvellous job. Coach Ravi Shastri also deserves credit for this," Raja explained.

Cricket: 'Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri have created winning environment in team', says Ramiz Raja

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag played at the international level for around 14 years. His brute batting style made him one of the most feared batsmen.

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He began his journey with the Men in Blue as a middle-order batsman and went on to become a prolific opener for the team.&nbsp;

However, Sehwag has now said that he would have played for India at a younger age had he got the support of modern technologies like the internet.

"Today, there are videos available on the internet about all things cricket to learn for the younger people. Maybe if I had those facilities in my day, I would have learned things faster and possibly had played for the Indian team at a younger age," Sehwag said while speaking during the launch of the Circuru App.

Virender Sehwag was the first batsman to smash a triple century in Test cricket, he is also the only batsman to score a triple ton twice.&nbsp;

He revealed that he first started watching cricket during the 1992 World Cup and was inspired by Sachin Tendulkar's straight drive.&nbsp;

"I started seeing cricket on television during the 1992 World Cup and by looking on television, I tried to learn the straight drive of Sachin Tendulkar," he said.

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag played at the international level for around 14 years. His brute batting style made him one of the most feared batsmen. ALSO READ: Danish Kaneria feels this Indian batsman is 'due for double-century' in WTC Finals He began his journey with the Men in Blue as a middle-order batsman and went on to become a prolific opener for the team.

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag played at the international level for around 14 years. His brute batting style made him one of the most feared batsmen. ALSO READ: Danish Kaneria feels this Indian batsman is 'due for double-century' in WTC Finals He began his journey with the Men in Blue as a middle-order batsman and went on to become a prolific opener for the team. However, Sehwag has now said that he would have played for India at a younger age had he got the support of modern technologies like the internet. "Today, there are videos available on the internet about all things cricket to learn for the younger people. Maybe if I had those facilities in my day, I would have learned things faster and possibly had played for the Indian team at a younger age," Sehwag said while speaking during the launch of the Circuru App. Virender Sehwag was the first batsman to smash a triple century in Test cricket, he is also the only batsman to score a triple ton twice. He revealed that he first started watching cricket during the 1992 World Cup and was inspired by Sachin Tendulkar's straight drive. "I started seeing cricket on television during the 1992 World Cup and by looking on television, I tried to learn the straight drive of Sachin Tendulkar," he said.

Cricket: 'With better facilities, I would've played for the India at a younger age' - Virender Sehwag

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum lauded Team India's bowling attack and said that their unit are best to travel to all conditions.&nbsp;

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“I can only really talk about the time I was around the international game. India have had the likes of Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath but I think in the last 20 years would have to be close to their best seam-bowling line-up. And then spinners Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin as well. I think, it's probably the most-rounded bowling line-up and is probably the best bowling line-up to probably travel to all conditions,” McCullum told sports today.

Brendon McCullum's comments came two weeks ahead of the much-awaited World Test Championship that will be played between Virat Kohli's Team India and Kane Williamson's New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Team India are yet to begin training as they are quarantining in the Hilton Hotel, whereas, the BlackCaps are preparing to take on England in the final Test against the hosts after the first game ended in a draw at Lord’s.

Earlier, former Pak skipper Ramiz Raja alos said that Team India are at its very best in terms of the bowling unit, however, he pointed out a few concerns with the team's batting lineup.&nbsp;

"The Indian team is currently the best from a bowling point of view. On the batting front, I believe that there's still scope for improvement. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman, and Ganguly were a part of India's golden batting era. But from a winning point of view, especially in overseas conditions, the current Indian team has done a marvellous job. Coach Ravi Shastri also deserves credit for this," Raja explained.

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum lauded Team India's bowling attack and said that their unit are best to travel to all conditions. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Grand entry for Devon Conway in Men's Test Player list “I can only really talk about the time I was around the international game.

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum lauded Team India's bowling attack and said that their unit are best to travel to all conditions. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Grand entry for Devon Conway in Men's Test Player list “I can only really talk about the time I was around the international game. India have had the likes of Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath but I think in the last 20 years would have to be close to their best seam-bowling line-up. And then spinners Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin as well. I think, it's probably the most-rounded bowling line-up and is probably the best bowling line-up to probably travel to all conditions,” McCullum told sports today. Brendon McCullum's comments came two weeks ahead of the much-awaited World Test Championship that will be played between Virat Kohli's Team India and Kane Williamson's New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Team India are yet to begin training as they are quarantining in the Hilton Hotel, whereas, the BlackCaps are preparing to take on England in the final Test against the hosts after the first game ended in a draw at Lord’s. Earlier, former Pak skipper Ramiz Raja alos said that Team India are at its very best in terms of the bowling unit, however, he pointed out a few concerns with the team's batting lineup. "The Indian team is currently the best from a bowling point of view. On the batting front, I believe that there's still scope for improvement. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman, and Ganguly were a part of India's golden batting era. But from a winning point of view, especially in overseas conditions, the current Indian team has done a marvellous job. Coach Ravi Shastri also deserves credit for this," Raja explained.

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Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali is regarded as one of the talented pacers in international cricket. He has 131 wickets in limited-overs cricket. In a recent interview, Hasan Ali revealed the toughest batsman to bowl to.&nbsp;

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According to Hasan Ali, Indian opener Rohit Sharma is the toughest batsman he has bowled to. Rohit Sharma has been successful against Pakistan's bowling attack, the prolific opener smashed back to back centuries in the last two ODIs the two teams played against each other.

"There are a lot of batsmen who on their given day can give you a tough time but from what I've closely noticed, the one batsman I feel can give me a tough time it's Rohit Sharma. We saw it during the Asia Cup and as well as the World Cup. During the Champions Trophy, I didn't have much of a chance to bowl to him but I feel that if it's his day, he can hurt a lot. He really troubles me," he said.

Rohit has faced Ali in 87 deliveries, in which the Indian batsman smashed 95 runs and has been dismissed once.&nbsp;

"He has a lot of potential and he can hit you anywhere. He plays the ball late, comes in line of the ball. And the pick-up shot which he plays is not easy. Not everyone can play that and he has this ability," added Ali.

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali is regarded as one of the talented pacers in international cricket. He has 131 wickets in limited-overs cricket. In a recent interview, Hasan Ali revealed the toughest batsman to bowl to.

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali is regarded as one of the talented pacers in international cricket. He has 131 wickets in limited-overs cricket. In a recent interview, Hasan Ali revealed the toughest batsman to bowl to. ALSO READ: Cricket: Maninder Singh wants Ashwin and Jadeja to play in WTC finals According to Hasan Ali, Indian opener Rohit Sharma is the toughest batsman he has bowled to. Rohit Sharma has been successful against Pakistan's bowling attack, the prolific opener smashed back to back centuries in the last two ODIs the two teams played against each other. "There are a lot of batsmen who on their given day can give you a tough time but from what I've closely noticed, the one batsman I feel can give me a tough time it's Rohit Sharma. We saw it during the Asia Cup and as well as the World Cup. During the Champions Trophy, I didn't have much of a chance to bowl to him but I feel that if it's his day, he can hurt a lot. He really troubles me," he said. Rohit has faced Ali in 87 deliveries, in which the Indian batsman smashed 95 runs and has been dismissed once. "He has a lot of potential and he can hit you anywhere. He plays the ball late, comes in line of the ball. And the pick-up shot which he plays is not easy. Not everyone can play that and he has this ability," added Ali.

'One batsman I feel can give me a tough time it's Rohit Sharma', says Hasan Ali

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar explained the reason why he never thought of getting into coaching. The Little Master became the first cricketer to cross 10,000 run-mark in the game of cricket, he retired from international cricket in 1987.&nbsp;

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"I've been a terrible watcher of cricket, even when I was playing the game. If I got out, I would be watching the match very intermittently. I would watch for a while, then go inside the change room or read something or reply to letters etc. and then come out and watch again. So, I wasn't the ball-by-ball watcher, like say GR Vishwanath is. GRV or my uncle Madhav Mantri was a complete ball by ball watcher. And if you want to be a coach or a selector, you've got to be a ball-by-ball watcher. And therefore, I never even thought about it… being a coach," Gavaskar said on 'The Analyst' YouTube channel, in response to a query.

Gavaskar might not be up for coaching, however, he is always up for guiding players. Gavaskar said that he 'exchanged notes' with the likes of Sachin, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, Sehwag and Laxman.

"Having said that, I’ve had people coming up to me. Not the current lot, but say Sachin, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, Sehwag and Laxman. So I’ve been very happy to exchange notes with them… whatever my observations are. So yes, I’ve been able to maybe help them somewhere down the line, but on a full-time basis, that's not something I could do," said the former India captain.

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar explained the reason why he never thought of getting into coaching. The Little Master became the first cricketer to cross 10,000 run-mark in the game of cricket, he retired from international cricket in 1987.

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar explained the reason why he never thought of getting into coaching. The Little Master became the first cricketer to cross 10,000 run-mark in the game of cricket, he retired from international cricket in 1987. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sri Lankan players refuse to sign new contracts but ready to feature in England tour "I've been a terrible watcher of cricket, even when I was playing the game. If I got out, I would be watching the match very intermittently. I would watch for a while, then go inside the change room or read something or reply to letters etc. and then come out and watch again. So, I wasn't the ball-by-ball watcher, like say GR Vishwanath is. GRV or my uncle Madhav Mantri was a complete ball by ball watcher. And if you want to be a coach or a selector, you've got to be a ball-by-ball watcher. And therefore, I never even thought about it… being a coach," Gavaskar said on 'The Analyst' YouTube channel, in response to a query. Gavaskar might not be up for coaching, however, he is always up for guiding players. Gavaskar said that he 'exchanged notes' with the likes of Sachin, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, Sehwag and Laxman. "Having said that, I’ve had people coming up to me. Not the current lot, but say Sachin, Rahul Dravid, Ganguly, Sehwag and Laxman. So I’ve been very happy to exchange notes with them… whatever my observations are. So yes, I’ve been able to maybe help them somewhere down the line, but on a full-time basis, that's not something I could do," said the former India captain.

'Terrible watcher of cricket': Sunil Gavaskar explains the reason behind not coaching Team India

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Team India under Virat Kohli's leadership and said that it is the best ever in the history of Indian history. Team India has ranked number one in Test cricket for five years in a row.&nbsp;

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"Comparisons are always a little bit difficult but I think this is probably the finest Indian team that we have seen. It's such a well-balanced team. It's got champion batsmen, it's got champion fast bowlers, fabulous spinners. They've got a very good wicketkeeper. A young wicketkeeper who is going to dominate world cricket for a long, long time," Gavaskar said on the Analyst Show in YouTube.

"I believe that from what I have seen, from 1960 onwards, this has got to be the best Indian team ever. For the simple reason that it's so balanced. There is no weakness at all. You could say at the top, or here and there, but I don't think there is any weakness in this Indian team," Gavaskar pointed out.

In recent years, Team India has produced several match-winners. The team has beaten the mighty Australians in their home conditions not once but twice. They have been a dominant force in Test cricket for some years now. Despite several obstacles, Virat and Co. managed to top the World Test Championship points table to book a berth in the finals, which will be played from June 18 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton against Kane Williamson's New Zealand.&nbsp;

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Team India under Virat Kohli's leadership and said that it is the best ever in the history of Indian history. Team India has ranked number one in Test cricket for five years in a row.

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Team India under Virat Kohli's leadership and said that it is the best ever in the history of Indian history. Team India has ranked number one in Test cricket for five years in a row. ALSO READ: 'You have to be careful': Dilip Vengsarkar's piece of advice to Virat and Co. ahead of WTC final "Comparisons are always a little bit difficult but I think this is probably the finest Indian team that we have seen. It's such a well-balanced team. It's got champion batsmen, it's got champion fast bowlers, fabulous spinners. They've got a very good wicketkeeper. A young wicketkeeper who is going to dominate world cricket for a long, long time," Gavaskar said on the Analyst Show in YouTube. "I believe that from what I have seen, from 1960 onwards, this has got to be the best Indian team ever. For the simple reason that it's so balanced. There is no weakness at all. You could say at the top, or here and there, but I don't think there is any weakness in this Indian team," Gavaskar pointed out. In recent years, Team India has produced several match-winners. The team has beaten the mighty Australians in their home conditions not once but twice. They have been a dominant force in Test cricket for some years now. Despite several obstacles, Virat and Co. managed to top the World Test Championship points table to book a berth in the finals, which will be played from June 18 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton against Kane Williamson's New Zealand.

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The former Indian batsman has now given a piece of advice to Virat and Co, ahead of the WTC finals and England series.&nbsp;

"The thing is that once you get acclimatized, the important factor is that, to counter the extra movement, especially off the wicket, it’s important to stay side-on (batting stance). Don’t go for big drives to start with because the ball moves quite a bit and if you go for a big drive when you see a half volley, you are likely to end up in slips or anywhere. So just push the ball rather than going for the big drives," Vengsarkar told Khaleej Times.

"In England sometimes you get overcast conditions and the ball starts moving, then suddenly you get sunshine and it becomes a good batting wicket. You get different seasons in one day in England. So, you, as a batsman, are never settled. In India, once you are set and score 30 plus runs, you can score a big innings. But that doesn’t happen in England. You are never set as such, you know. The ball moves around quite a bit and you have to be careful."

Indian batsmen have failed to adapt to English conditions in the past decade.&nbsp;

"That has been a problem for the past 10 years now. Look, when you go to Australia, England, and New Zealand, the conditions are so different. You need practice matches to get acclimated to the conditions.

"So it's important for the BCCI also to organise more practice matches rather than having just one practice game before the start of the Test series. Otherwise, you struggle in the first Test match."

Former Indian batsman Dilip Vengsarkar was the part of historic 1986 Test series, where Team India defeated England in their own country. He played a crucial in the series, Vengsarkar scored 360 runs in the three-Test series including two centuries at Lord's and Leeds and helped the team seal a 2-0 win.

Former Indian batsman Dilip Vengsarkar was the part of historic 1986 Test series, where Team India defeated England in their own country. He played a crucial in the series, Vengsarkar scored 360 runs in the three-Test series including two centuries at Lord's and Leeds and helped the team seal a 2-0 win. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Be mindful of what you do on social media': Deep Dasgupta on Ollie Robinson misconduct The former Indian batsman has now given a piece of advice to Virat and Co, ahead of the WTC finals and England series. "The thing is that once you get acclimatized, the important factor is that, to counter the extra movement, especially off the wicket, it’s important to stay side-on (batting stance). Don’t go for big drives to start with because the ball moves quite a bit and if you go for a big drive when you see a half volley, you are likely to end up in slips or anywhere. So just push the ball rather than going for the big drives," Vengsarkar told Khaleej Times. "In England sometimes you get overcast conditions and the ball starts moving, then suddenly you get sunshine and it becomes a good batting wicket. You get different seasons in one day in England. So, you, as a batsman, are never settled. In India, once you are set and score 30 plus runs, you can score a big innings. But that doesn’t happen in England. You are never set as such, you know. The ball moves around quite a bit and you have to be careful." Indian batsmen have failed to adapt to English conditions in the past decade. "That has been a problem for the past 10 years now. Look, when you go to Australia, England, and New Zealand, the conditions are so different. You need practice matches to get acclimated to the conditions. "So it's important for the BCCI also to organise more practice matches rather than having just one practice game before the start of the Test series. Otherwise, you struggle in the first Test match."

'You have to be careful': Dilip Vengsarkar's piece of advice to Virat and Co. ahead of WTC final

At the point when vulnerability poses a potential threat over the eventual fate of the homegrown cricket season because of the continuous COVID-19 pandemic, former India batsman V.V.S. Laxman trusts that the state affiliations should give out contracts to first-class cricketers.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Indian top-of-the-line cricketers hard. Around 700 players the country over were affected as the pandemic constrained the cancellation of India's first-class cricket the Ranji Trophy.

“I have been telling this for a long time, that first-class cricketers should get contracts from their state associations keeping in mind that they are sacrificing everything and they are dedicating themselves to this game. It is very important that a contract is handed over because what happens to a player if he suddenly gets injured?" - he said in an interview with&nbsp;Sportstar.

"Suddenly there is no income for that player, and if that player doesn’t have a job, then how is he going to look after himself and his family? A contract system - like it is there for the international players - has to be there for the domestic players. It is very important. Especially in the current situation, I believe that it is mandatory and definitely the need of the hour. It is very critical to look after the domestic players’ well-being” - he added.

Sourav Ganguly assumed responsibility as BCCI president in 2019. He had recorded the agreement framework for homegrown players as one of the needs, yet nothing has appeared at this point. Supposedly, the state affiliations are anticipating an explanation on this issue from the BCCI.

Nonetheless, VVS Laxman clarified that relatively few players are fortunate on this front as cricket has progressed to be a pro game. He added:&nbsp;

“A compensation has to be made to these players. In the past, a lot of players used to have good jobs in a central or state government organization or private companies.

Unfortunately, now the jobs that the players are getting are very scarce. A lot of them have taken up cricket as a professional sport, it is no longer an amateur sport" - he said.

"The moment professionalism comes, it means they have to get paid, and unfortunately last year, because of the pandemic, some of them were not paid like they would if the entire season would have taken place,” added Laxman, who further stated that the players neither having IPL contracts nor playing for the national side are the worst hit" - he added 
&nbsp;

At the point when vulnerability poses a potential threat over the eventual fate of the homegrown cricket season because of the continuous COVID-19 pandemic, former India batsman V.

At the point when vulnerability poses a potential threat over the eventual fate of the homegrown cricket season because of the continuous COVID-19 pandemic, former India batsman V.V.S. Laxman trusts that the state affiliations should give out contracts to first-class cricketers. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Indian top-of-the-line cricketers hard. Around 700 players the country over were affected as the pandemic constrained the cancellation of India's first-class cricket the Ranji Trophy. “I have been telling this for a long time, that first-class cricketers should get contracts from their state associations keeping in mind that they are sacrificing everything and they are dedicating themselves to this game. It is very important that a contract is handed over because what happens to a player if he suddenly gets injured?" - he said in an interview with Sportstar. "Suddenly there is no income for that player, and if that player doesn’t have a job, then how is he going to look after himself and his family? A contract system - like it is there for the international players - has to be there for the domestic players. It is very important. Especially in the current situation, I believe that it is mandatory and definitely the need of the hour. It is very critical to look after the domestic players’ well-being” - he added. Sourav Ganguly assumed responsibility as BCCI president in 2019. He had recorded the agreement framework for homegrown players as one of the needs, yet nothing has appeared at this point. Supposedly, the state affiliations are anticipating an explanation on this issue from the BCCI. Nonetheless, VVS Laxman clarified that relatively few players are fortunate on this front as cricket has progressed to be a pro game. He added: “A compensation has to be made to these players. In the past, a lot of players used to have good jobs in a central or state government organization or private companies. Unfortunately, now the jobs that the players are getting are very scarce. A lot of them have taken up cricket as a professional sport, it is no longer an amateur sport" - he said. "The moment professionalism comes, it means they have to get paid, and unfortunately last year, because of the pandemic, some of them were not paid like they would if the entire season would have taken place,” added Laxman, who further stated that the players neither having IPL contracts nor playing for the national side are the worst hit" - he added

Cricket: A contract system has to be there for the domestic players: VVS Laxman

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Kevin Pietersen has been mighty impressed with Indian star Ravindra Jadeja and has urged young English cricketers to draw inspiration and copy the prolific all-rounder.&nbsp;

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"It frustrates me that there still isn't an international-standard English left-arm spin bowler who bats. Look at what Ravindra Jadeja has done for India in Test match cricket, one-day cricket, and T20 cricket," Pietersen wrote in his blog for Betway Insider.

He went on to add that the English cricket board must focus on this position.&nbsp;

"It's the one position that the ECB must be prioritising. They need to invest in somebody because someone of that ilk is priceless across all three formats," the former England captain added. "If you're a kid, an emerging player, or a county cricketer, copy Jadeja. Copy what Jadeja does because he's an absolute superstar. You'll have a long career as a Test match cricketer for England.

Ravindra Jadeja has played a crucial role for India in recent years. The cricketer has scalped 220 wickets in Tests and 227 in the limited-overs format. He has also proved his mettle with the bat. The Gujarat-based player has been consistent, both with bat and ball, and will be travelling with the Indian contingent to England for the upcoming World Test Championship finals and five-match Test series against Root and Co.&nbsp;

Kevin Pietersen feels that Jack Leach and Dom Bess are not Test match spinners.&nbsp;

"Leach is not a Test match spinner and Bess is not a Test match spinner. I wrote nearly two years ago that I hope Leach doesn't get remembered for Specsavers adverts because it’s about winning Test matches," Pietersen pointed out.

"Unfortunately, I was right, because he’s not good enough. He hasn't bowled any teams out, he hasn't bowled England to glory in Tests like Panesar and Swann used to do," he signed off.

Kevin Pietersen has been mighty impressed with Indian star Ravindra Jadeja and has urged young English cricketers to draw inspiration and copy the prolific all-rounder.

Kevin Pietersen has been mighty impressed with Indian star Ravindra Jadeja and has urged young English cricketers to draw inspiration and copy the prolific all-rounder. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Massive credit to Neil Wagner': Devon Conway on his double ton "It frustrates me that there still isn't an international-standard English left-arm spin bowler who bats. Look at what Ravindra Jadeja has done for India in Test match cricket, one-day cricket, and T20 cricket," Pietersen wrote in his blog for Betway Insider. He went on to add that the English cricket board must focus on this position. "It's the one position that the ECB must be prioritising. They need to invest in somebody because someone of that ilk is priceless across all three formats," the former England captain added. "If you're a kid, an emerging player, or a county cricketer, copy Jadeja. Copy what Jadeja does because he's an absolute superstar. You'll have a long career as a Test match cricketer for England. Ravindra Jadeja has played a crucial role for India in recent years. The cricketer has scalped 220 wickets in Tests and 227 in the limited-overs format. He has also proved his mettle with the bat. The Gujarat-based player has been consistent, both with bat and ball, and will be travelling with the Indian contingent to England for the upcoming World Test Championship finals and five-match Test series against Root and Co. Kevin Pietersen feels that Jack Leach and Dom Bess are not Test match spinners. "Leach is not a Test match spinner and Bess is not a Test match spinner. I wrote nearly two years ago that I hope Leach doesn't get remembered for Specsavers adverts because it’s about winning Test matches," Pietersen pointed out. "Unfortunately, I was right, because he’s not good enough. He hasn't bowled any teams out, he hasn't bowled England to glory in Tests like Panesar and Swann used to do," he signed off.

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Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari is all set to feature in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. His county stint with Warwickshire has given him a much-needed experience with Dukes ball, as they will be used in the highly-anticipated finals.

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In April, Vihari made a disappointing debut for Warwickshire. He scored a 23-ball duck as he was dismissed by Stuart Broad.&nbsp;

"The overhead conditions play a part as well because when it is sunny, it gets a bit easier to bat, but when it is overcast, the ball moves all day," Vihari told ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;

Vihari managed just one half-century in three County matches. He also said that his dismissal off Broad's dismissal pointed out the adjustments India's batsmen would have to make in England.

"I thought it was full enough for me to drive, but again, in England you have to be really certain with your shot selection," Vihari said.

"In India, you can get away with a push, or even if it is not there to drive, you can still get away driving on the up.

"If I were to play that ball a second time, I would try to play as late possible."

"In Australia it was more towards leg stump because there is no lateral movement there, so you can play beside the line of the ball," he added.

"Here, in England, you have to get more in line and judge the off stump more because of the movement of the ball."

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari is all set to feature in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. His county stint with Warwickshire has given him a much-needed experience with Dukes ball, as they will be used in the highly-anticipated finals.

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari is all set to feature in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. His county stint with Warwickshire has given him a much-needed experience with Dukes ball, as they will be used in the highly-anticipated finals. ALSO READ: Cricket: Ramiz Raja says Virat Kohli 'knows what he needs to do' in WTC finals In April, Vihari made a disappointing debut for Warwickshire. He scored a 23-ball duck as he was dismissed by Stuart Broad. "The overhead conditions play a part as well because when it is sunny, it gets a bit easier to bat, but when it is overcast, the ball moves all day," Vihari told ESPNcricinfo. Vihari managed just one half-century in three County matches. He also said that his dismissal off Broad's dismissal pointed out the adjustments India's batsmen would have to make in England. "I thought it was full enough for me to drive, but again, in England you have to be really certain with your shot selection," Vihari said. "In India, you can get away with a push, or even if it is not there to drive, you can still get away driving on the up. "If I were to play that ball a second time, I would try to play as late possible." "In Australia it was more towards leg stump because there is no lateral movement there, so you can play beside the line of the ball," he added. "Here, in England, you have to get more in line and judge the off stump more because of the movement of the ball."

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri held a press conference before departing for England for the upcoming World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against Root and Co.&nbsp;

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The duo even talked about the mental well-being of players inside the bio-secure bubbles.&nbsp;

"Well, you never know, at the moment it is happening because of the current situation and the restrictions regarding travel. You never know, in the future, if you want to expand the game, especially the shorter formats of the game, then it could be the way to go. If you have that volume of cricketers, if you want to spread the T20 game across the globe, then it could be the way ahead. If you are talking of Olympics, then you need more teams to play the game," said Shastri during a virtual press conference.&nbsp;

"You will see it during the Test series against England when you have to play five Tests in six weeks, it is no joke. Even the fittest will need a break. More than the physical part, it is the mental part. You can be destroyed mentally when you are being asked to do the same thing again and again. It is not easy to recover especially when you have a bad day. It is important to shuffle the guys around and keep them mentally fresh because of the circumstances prevailing," he added.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli also talked about the mental well-being of the players.&nbsp;

"With the current structure and the kind of structure we are competing inside, it is very difficult to stay motivated and find that mental space, being confined in one area and just doing the stuff day in and day out and dealing with pressure situations. This will definitely become a norm of the future, apart from the workload, the mental aspect will also come into the picture big time," said Kohli.&nbsp;

"Because you do not have an outlet at all in today's age. You are literally going to the ground and coming back to your room. You do not have space to disconnect from the game and step out for a walk. This is a huge factor that should not be neglected. As much hard work, we have done to create this team, you do not want players falling out because of not being able to have that capacity. You have to keep the channel open, we have done that and players can say that they need a break if they are not feeling okay," he added.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri held a press conference before departing for England for the upcoming World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against Root and Co.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri held a press conference before departing for England for the upcoming World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against Root and Co. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Virat is the most impactful batsman in the world', says Salman Butt The duo even talked about the mental well-being of players inside the bio-secure bubbles. "Well, you never know, at the moment it is happening because of the current situation and the restrictions regarding travel. You never know, in the future, if you want to expand the game, especially the shorter formats of the game, then it could be the way to go. If you have that volume of cricketers, if you want to spread the T20 game across the globe, then it could be the way ahead. If you are talking of Olympics, then you need more teams to play the game," said Shastri during a virtual press conference. "You will see it during the Test series against England when you have to play five Tests in six weeks, it is no joke. Even the fittest will need a break. More than the physical part, it is the mental part. You can be destroyed mentally when you are being asked to do the same thing again and again. It is not easy to recover especially when you have a bad day. It is important to shuffle the guys around and keep them mentally fresh because of the circumstances prevailing," he added. Indian skipper Virat Kohli also talked about the mental well-being of the players. "With the current structure and the kind of structure we are competing inside, it is very difficult to stay motivated and find that mental space, being confined in one area and just doing the stuff day in and day out and dealing with pressure situations. This will definitely become a norm of the future, apart from the workload, the mental aspect will also come into the picture big time," said Kohli. "Because you do not have an outlet at all in today's age. You are literally going to the ground and coming back to your room. You do not have space to disconnect from the game and step out for a walk. This is a huge factor that should not be neglected. As much hard work, we have done to create this team, you do not want players falling out because of not being able to have that capacity. You have to keep the channel open, we have done that and players can say that they need a break if they are not feeling okay," he added.

'Very difficult to stay motivated': Skipper Virat Kohli on mental-wellbeing of players ahead of WTC finals

Sheldon Jackson has been a star in India's domestic cricket. The Saurashtra player has scored over 800 runs in the last two seasons of Ranji Trophies. The talented batsman has also scored 5,634 runs in 76 First-Class matches with an average of 49.22, which includes 19 centuries and 25 half-centuries.&nbsp;

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The batsman has also shown his class in List A cricket where he scored 2096 runs in 60 matches.&nbsp;

Despite his prolific stats and excellence on the field, Jackson has not been able to make it into Team India.&nbsp;

In an interview with Cricket Next, the 34-year-old expressed his disappointment for not being considered for Team India.&nbsp;

"I’m 34. If I’m performing well, better than a 22-23 year old, where is it written in the laws of the game that you’re not eligible to get picked for the national team? Who are those people judging you, and on ability are they judging you? By Ranji score? Fitness? If you’re scoring 800-900 runs consistently for two-three seasons, it means you have to be fit. Or you won’t be able to sustain it. So how can you be judged? Many a times I hear that ‘he’s above 30’. Where is it written that you can’t be picked? And who are these people who are taking away your right from you?" Sheldon Jackson said.

National selectors have overlooked Jackson's performance despite him being one of four players to score 750 runs in one season of Ranji Trophy on four occasions.&nbsp;

Sheldon Jackson has been a star in India's domestic cricket. The Saurashtra player has scored over 800 runs in the last two seasons of Ranji Trophies. The talented batsman has also scored 5,634 runs in 76 First-Class matches with an average of 49.

Sheldon Jackson has been a star in India's domestic cricket. The Saurashtra player has scored over 800 runs in the last two seasons of Ranji Trophies. The talented batsman has also scored 5,634 runs in 76 First-Class matches with an average of 49.22, which includes 19 centuries and 25 half-centuries. ALSO READ: Cricket: Ravichandran Ashwin highlights one area all-rounder Vijay Shankar needs to work on The batsman has also shown his class in List A cricket where he scored 2096 runs in 60 matches. Despite his prolific stats and excellence on the field, Jackson has not been able to make it into Team India. In an interview with Cricket Next, the 34-year-old expressed his disappointment for not being considered for Team India. "I’m 34. If I’m performing well, better than a 22-23 year old, where is it written in the laws of the game that you’re not eligible to get picked for the national team? Who are those people judging you, and on ability are they judging you? By Ranji score? Fitness? If you’re scoring 800-900 runs consistently for two-three seasons, it means you have to be fit. Or you won’t be able to sustain it. So how can you be judged? Many a times I hear that ‘he’s above 30’. Where is it written that you can’t be picked? And who are these people who are taking away your right from you?" Sheldon Jackson said. National selectors have overlooked Jackson's performance despite him being one of four players to score 750 runs in one season of Ranji Trophy on four occasions.

'Who are those people judging you': Sheldon Jackson lashes out on Team India's selectors

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-remainder-of-ipl-2021-shifted-to-uae-call-on-t20-world-cup-to-be-taken-later-388203">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic.

"The ICC board has requested management focus its planning efforts for the ICC men's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-jofra-archer-eyes-t20-world-cup-and-ashes-says-wont-rush-comeback-387756">T20 World Cup</a> 2021 on the event being staged in the UAE with the possibility of including another venue in the Middle East," the ICC said in a statement.

The Indian Premier League was earlier suspended on May 4 after the country was hit by the second wave of the virus as some players tested positive.

The ICC is set to decide on the host country for the October-November event later this month even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly asked the cricket's governing body for more time to make a decision.

Reports say the ICC is likely to keep Oman's Muscat as the back-up venue for the preliminary round games of the T20 World Cup.

The governing body further said that the ICC men’s cricket World Cup will become a 14-team, 54 match event in 2027 and 2031 with the T20 men's World Cup to be expanded to 20 teams in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030

The ICC added that the Champions Trophy consisting of eight teams will take place in 2025 and 2029.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic.

Just days after the Indian cricket board announced that it will be holding the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE in September, International Cricket Council(ICC) said it may shift T20 World Cup 2021 to the UAE with India reeling under the pandemic. "The ICC board has requested management focus its planning efforts for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021 on the event being staged in the UAE with the possibility of including another venue in the Middle East," the ICC said in a statement. The Indian Premier League was earlier suspended on May 4 after the country was hit by the second wave of the virus as some players tested positive. The ICC is set to decide on the host country for the October-November event later this month even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly asked the cricket's governing body for more time to make a decision. Reports say the ICC is likely to keep Oman's Muscat as the back-up venue for the preliminary round games of the T20 World Cup. The governing body further said that the ICC men’s cricket World Cup will become a 14-team, 54 match event in 2027 and 2031 with the T20 men's World Cup to be expanded to 20 teams in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030 The ICC added that the Champions Trophy consisting of eight teams will take place in 2025 and 2029. (With inputs from Agencies)

Cricket: Amid virus surge in India, ICC may move T20 World Cup from India to UAE

IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Although there is a possibility of missing few overseas players, however, the Board of Control for Cricket in India&nbsp; (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla affirmed the league will go on in any case.&nbsp;

The excess 31 matches of IPL 2021 are likely to be held from September 15&nbsp;to October 10&nbsp;in the UAE. Notwithstanding, few of the boards aim to keep their players afresh for T20 World Cup in October, certain franchises may miss their overseas players' services.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla, however, guaranteed that the IPL 2021 will be completed with the accessible players and that the franchises would likewise be permitted to rope in substitutions.

Rajeev Shukla in an interaction told Khaleej Times: “We have discussed that [foreign players] issue also. Our main focus is on completing this edition of the IPL. It should not be left halfway through. So, whichever foreign players are available is fine. Whoever is not available, it is not going to stop us from hosting the tournament.

“The Indian players are there, foreign players are there, but few foreign players will not be available. As I said, we have to complete our tournament. So the franchises will definitely look for other players. Whoever is available, we are going to have the tournament with them. That’s our policy”

As of now, there are questions over the support of players from England and Australia. While Team England is scheduled to play two T20Is in Pakistan on October 14 and 15, Cricket Australia may very well need to deal with their players' responsibility in front of the World Cup and Ashes toward the year's end.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla is as of now in the UAE for a meeting with the Emirates Cricket Board and government experts on the coordinations of arranging the excess matches of IPL 2021. He will be joined by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and &nbsp;Brijesh Patel.&nbsp;

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“I am already here. Now a team of office-bearers, president, secretary, and the IPL chairman will be coming here in a couple of days. We will be having discussions with the cricket board here and the other authorities. And accordingly, the schedule will be made, so the tournament happens in a very smooth manner as it happened here last year” - he added.

Rajeev Shukla indicated that the UAE was ultimately picked in light of the conceivable harsh climate in the UK. The authorities, in any case, will accept an approach permitting spectators in the stands.&nbsp;

“The only issue about the spectators, whether they will allow the spectators or not. So we will talk to them about that. We will go by whatever UAE authorities decide. If they say it’s with spectators, and a certain percentage of spectators, we are fine. Or if they say without spectators, that is also fine with us," he said.

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“They are all very happy. From day one, they have been backing the UAE. There were some media reports about England [hosting the remaining matches], but there’s a weather problem in England where it rains a lot,” Shukla, who held the post of IPL" - he signed off. 
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IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates.

IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Although there is a possibility of missing few overseas players, however, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla affirmed the league will go on in any case. The excess 31 matches of IPL 2021 are likely to be held from September 15 to October 10 in the UAE. Notwithstanding, few of the boards aim to keep their players afresh for T20 World Cup in October, certain franchises may miss their overseas players' services. Rajeev Shukla, however, guaranteed that the IPL 2021 will be completed with the accessible players and that the franchises would likewise be permitted to rope in substitutions. Rajeev Shukla in an interaction told Khaleej Times: “We have discussed that [foreign players] issue also. Our main focus is on completing this edition of the IPL. It should not be left halfway through. So, whichever foreign players are available is fine. Whoever is not available, it is not going to stop us from hosting the tournament. “The Indian players are there, foreign players are there, but few foreign players will not be available. As I said, we have to complete our tournament. So the franchises will definitely look for other players. Whoever is available, we are going to have the tournament with them. That’s our policy” As of now, there are questions over the support of players from England and Australia. While Team England is scheduled to play two T20Is in Pakistan on October 14 and 15, Cricket Australia may very well need to deal with their players' responsibility in front of the World Cup and Ashes toward the year's end. Rajeev Shukla is as of now in the UAE for a meeting with the Emirates Cricket Board and government experts on the coordinations of arranging the excess matches of IPL 2021. He will be joined by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and Brijesh Patel. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC Board Meet - Outcomes unlikely on T20 World Cup hosting, FTP 2023-31 cycle to be discussed “I am already here. Now a team of office-bearers, president, secretary, and the IPL chairman will be coming here in a couple of days. We will be having discussions with the cricket board here and the other authorities. And accordingly, the schedule will be made, so the tournament happens in a very smooth manner as it happened here last year” - he added. Rajeev Shukla indicated that the UAE was ultimately picked in light of the conceivable harsh climate in the UK. The authorities, in any case, will accept an approach permitting spectators in the stands. “The only issue about the spectators, whether they will allow the spectators or not. So we will talk to them about that. We will go by whatever UAE authorities decide. If they say it’s with spectators, and a certain percentage of spectators, we are fine. Or if they say without spectators, that is also fine with us," he said. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 “They are all very happy. From day one, they have been backing the UAE. There were some media reports about England [hosting the remaining matches], but there’s a weather problem in England where it rains a lot,” Shukla, who held the post of IPL" - he signed off.

IPL 2021 - Absence of overseas players not going to affect IPL 2021: Rajeev Shukla

Former Indian cricketer Kiran More believes that Rohit Sharma will soon get the chance to lead Team India in near future. The former India chairman of selectors feels that several things will be clear after the much-awaited World Test Championship against New Zealand.&nbsp;

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"I think the vision of the board drives these things. I believe Rohit Sharma will get a chance soon. Virat Kohli is a shrewd captain who played under MS Dhoni. How long he wants to captain the ODIs and T20s, he will also think. You will learn a lot more about these decisions after the England tour," More told India TV.

More was asked with split captaincy could work for the team, to which he replied that leading the team from the front in all three formats gets very tiring at one point.&nbsp;

"It [Split captaincy] can work in India. What the senior players think about the Indian team's future is very important. With Virat Kohli, captaining three teams isn't that easy plus he has to perform as well. And I give him the credit for it because performing in every format while captaining and winning... but, I think there will be a time when Virat Kohli will say 'Now it's enough, let Rohit lead the side'," said More.

"That will be very healthy actually. And this is a huge message for Indian cricket which will go on and on for generations. It's about respect that if Rohit Sharma is doing good he should be given a chance. I think Virat Kohli will set a great precedent if he does that. The future will hinge on his decision - how much rest he wants, if he wants to captain the Test team or the ODI team. He's a human too, his mind gets tired also," he concluded.

Former Indian cricketer Kiran More believes that Rohit Sharma will soon get the chance to lead Team India in near future. The former India chairman of selectors feels that several things will be clear after the much-awaited World Test Championship against New Zealand.

Former Indian cricketer Kiran More believes that Rohit Sharma will soon get the chance to lead Team India in near future. The former India chairman of selectors feels that several things will be clear after the much-awaited World Test Championship against New Zealand. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 "I think the vision of the board drives these things. I believe Rohit Sharma will get a chance soon. Virat Kohli is a shrewd captain who played under MS Dhoni. How long he wants to captain the ODIs and T20s, he will also think. You will learn a lot more about these decisions after the England tour," More told India TV. More was asked with split captaincy could work for the team, to which he replied that leading the team from the front in all three formats gets very tiring at one point. "It [Split captaincy] can work in India. What the senior players think about the Indian team's future is very important. With Virat Kohli, captaining three teams isn't that easy plus he has to perform as well. And I give him the credit for it because performing in every format while captaining and winning... but, I think there will be a time when Virat Kohli will say 'Now it's enough, let Rohit lead the side'," said More. "That will be very healthy actually. And this is a huge message for Indian cricket which will go on and on for generations. It's about respect that if Rohit Sharma is doing good he should be given a chance. I think Virat Kohli will set a great precedent if he does that. The future will hinge on his decision - how much rest he wants, if he wants to captain the Test team or the ODI team. He's a human too, his mind gets tired also," he concluded.

Cricket: Kiran More believes this Indian player 'will soon get chance' to lead Team India

Kamran Akmal has said that India's achievement in global cricket in the course of recent years has had a great deal to do with the significance they have given to red-ball cricket.&nbsp;

Team India are as of now the top-ranked side in the game, according to the authority ICC Test match appraisals. They are set to confront New Zealand in the World Test Championship finale in Southampton.&nbsp;

On his YouTube channel, Kamran Akmal brought up that, with the exception of MS Dhoni, any remaining enormous names in Indian cricket from the 90s and 2000s resigned in the wake of playing Test cricket. As indicated by the 39-year-old, that reality demonstrates that India has had their needs in the perfect spot. Kamran Akmal explained in such manner:

"India have not settled on their red-ball cricket. At the school level, India have two-day, three-day cricket. Today, they have a pool of 50 players since Indian cricket has given a ton of significance to Test cricket. Among every one of the legends of Indian cricket, aside from MS Dhoni, nobody has resigned subsequent to playing white-ball cricket. All the others played a Test match as their final remaining one. That gives us an extraordinary thought of their vision: how to fabricate a group, how to acquire players into the Indian set-up."&nbsp;

While MS Dhoni hanged his boots from Test cricket in 2014, his last international match was the 2019 World Cup semi-last against New Zealand. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly all left the global stage after playing Test matches.

Kamran Akmal further called attention to that India have a solid homegrown cricket, and a large portion of the players as of now have an insight of a couple of years before they show up in worldwide cricket.&nbsp;

"Full credit to India's mindset. Two teams will be playing at a time soon, one in England and one in Sri Lanka. Their cricket culture is so strong that they can field three international teams at the same time. This is because they have made no compromises at the grass-root level" – he said.&nbsp;

"Their white-ball or List A players, when they enter the worldwide scene, they have effectively played 40 to 50 games. Take the case of Suryakumar Yadav, who as of late made his India debut after a huge delay. The greater part of these players have a base homegrown encounter of four to five years. At the point when they come into the Indian group, they are as of now develop enough" - he added.

Kamran Akmal additionally praised any semblance of Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble for rewarding Indian cricket by training and coaching more youthful players.&nbsp;

“The mindset of Indian cricket is commendable. Look at all the Indian legends from the 90s - from Rahul Dravid to Anil Kumble to VVS Laxman - all of them are involved in Indian cricket in some way or the other. That is helping the new generation. And this not just for IPL; they keep an eye on domestic cricket as well, be it Virender Sehwag or Yuvraj Singh. They haven't changed their brand of cricket, but they have elevated their existing level” - he said. 
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Kamran Akmal has said that India's achievement in global cricket in the course of recent years has had a great deal to do with the significance they have given to red-ball cricket.

Kamran Akmal has said that India's achievement in global cricket in the course of recent years has had a great deal to do with the significance they have given to red-ball cricket. Team India are as of now the top-ranked side in the game, according to the authority ICC Test match appraisals. They are set to confront New Zealand in the World Test Championship finale in Southampton. On his YouTube channel, Kamran Akmal brought up that, with the exception of MS Dhoni, any remaining enormous names in Indian cricket from the 90s and 2000s resigned in the wake of playing Test cricket. As indicated by the 39-year-old, that reality demonstrates that India has had their needs in the perfect spot. Kamran Akmal explained in such manner: "India have not settled on their red-ball cricket. At the school level, India have two-day, three-day cricket. Today, they have a pool of 50 players since Indian cricket has given a ton of significance to Test cricket. Among every one of the legends of Indian cricket, aside from MS Dhoni, nobody has resigned subsequent to playing white-ball cricket. All the others played a Test match as their final remaining one. That gives us an extraordinary thought of their vision: how to fabricate a group, how to acquire players into the Indian set-up." While MS Dhoni hanged his boots from Test cricket in 2014, his last international match was the 2019 World Cup semi-last against New Zealand. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly all left the global stage after playing Test matches. Kamran Akmal further called attention to that India have a solid homegrown cricket, and a large portion of the players as of now have an insight of a couple of years before they show up in worldwide cricket. "Full credit to India's mindset. Two teams will be playing at a time soon, one in England and one in Sri Lanka. Their cricket culture is so strong that they can field three international teams at the same time. This is because they have made no compromises at the grass-root level" – he said. "Their white-ball or List A players, when they enter the worldwide scene, they have effectively played 40 to 50 games. Take the case of Suryakumar Yadav, who as of late made his India debut after a huge delay. The greater part of these players have a base homegrown encounter of four to five years. At the point when they come into the Indian group, they are as of now develop enough" - he added. Kamran Akmal additionally praised any semblance of Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble for rewarding Indian cricket by training and coaching more youthful players. “The mindset of Indian cricket is commendable. Look at all the Indian legends from the 90s - from Rahul Dravid to Anil Kumble to VVS Laxman - all of them are involved in Indian cricket in some way or the other. That is helping the new generation. And this not just for IPL; they keep an eye on domestic cricket as well, be it Virender Sehwag or Yuvraj Singh. They haven't changed their brand of cricket, but they have elevated their existing level” - he said.

'The mindset of Indian cricket is commendable', says Kamran Akmal

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to social media on Saturday and revealed a brand new jersey that Team India will don as they take to pitch when they face New Zealand in the World Test Championship finals which is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.&nbsp;

The brand new jersey is India's retro Test uniform. The sweater has a blue V-neck border, which used to be a regular feature in Test cricket of till the 90s.

“Rewind to 90’s #lovingit #india ,” Jadeja captioned the photo he tweeted on Twitter.

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With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have predicted which team will win the inaugural World Test Championship.&nbsp;

The event has now been granted an exemption by the UK government as outlined in The Health Protection (Corona Virus, International Travel, and Operator Liability) Regulations 2021, released on 17 May 2021.

As per the bio-safety protocols established for the event, in line with UK government and Public Health England requirements, the Indian Men’s team will arrive in the UK on 3 June 2021 via a charter flight and carrying evidence of a negative PCR Test. Prior to traveling, the party will have spent 14 days in a bio-secure environment in India during which regular testing will have taken place. Upon landing, they will proceed directly to the on-site hotel at the Hampshire Bowl where they will be tested again before commencing a period of managed isolation.&nbsp;

Both teams have duelled with each other, where New Zealand came out as winners. However, Team India, who fought all odds to book their place in the finals, will be looking to redeem themselves from these losses and settle the score.&nbsp;

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to social media on Saturday and revealed a brand new jersey that Team India will don as they take to pitch when they face New Zealand in the World Test Championship finals which is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to social media on Saturday and revealed a brand new jersey that Team India will don as they take to pitch when they face New Zealand in the World Test Championship finals which is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18. The brand new jersey is India's retro Test uniform. The sweater has a blue V-neck border, which used to be a regular feature in Test cricket of till the 90s. “Rewind to 90’s #lovingit #india ,” Jadeja captioned the photo he tweeted on Twitter. ⏪Rewind to 90’s 👕 #lovingit #india pic.twitter.com/bxqB6ptfhD — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) May 29, 2021 × With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have predicted which team will win the inaugural World Test Championship. The event has now been granted an exemption by the UK government as outlined in The Health Protection (Corona Virus, International Travel, and Operator Liability) Regulations 2021, released on 17 May 2021. As per the bio-safety protocols established for the event, in line with UK government and Public Health England requirements, the Indian Men’s team will arrive in the UK on 3 June 2021 via a charter flight and carrying evidence of a negative PCR Test. Prior to traveling, the party will have spent 14 days in a bio-secure environment in India during which regular testing will have taken place. Upon landing, they will proceed directly to the on-site hotel at the Hampshire Bowl where they will be tested again before commencing a period of managed isolation. Both teams have duelled with each other, where New Zealand came out as winners. However, Team India, who fought all odds to book their place in the finals, will be looking to redeem themselves from these losses and settle the score.

Cricket- 'Rewind to the 90's': Ravindra Jadeja reveals India's retro jersey for WTC Finals

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE.&nbsp;

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"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the remaining matches of VIVO Indian Premier League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year," BCCI said in a statement on Saturday

"The decision was taken at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held virtually, where members unanimously agreed to resume IPL," it added.&nbsp;

The meeting also discussed the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in India as of now. &nbsp;

"The BCCI SGM further authorised the Office Bearers to seek an extension of time from the ICC to take an appropriate call on the hosting of ICC T20 World Cup 2021."

Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.&nbsp;

(More to follow)

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE. ALSO READ: Cricket: IPL 2021 expected to resume on September 19-20 in the UAE - Report "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the remaining matches of VIVO Indian Premier League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year," BCCI said in a statement on Saturday "The decision was taken at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held virtually, where members unanimously agreed to resume IPL," it added. The meeting also discussed the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in India as of now. "The BCCI SGM further authorised the Office Bearers to seek an extension of time from the ICC to take an appropriate call on the hosting of ICC T20 World Cup 2021." Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy. (More to follow)

Cricket: Remainder of IPL 2021 shifted to UAE, call on T20 World Cup to be taken later

Mark Butcher felt the England Cricket Board ought to have consented to the BCCI's solicitation to change the India-England Test series plan for the request to set aside some space for the IPL. He guaranteed the move would have given the ECB influence to get Indian players to take part in the "Hundred" competition.&nbsp;

Already, the BCCI had mentioned for the five-match Test series between the different sides to be moved by seven days in order to fit in the 31 leftover IPL games. Be that as it may, there was no certain reaction from the England board.&nbsp;

As indicated by Mark Butcher, this was a botched chance for the ECB.&nbsp;

On Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Mark Butcher said:&nbsp;

"All things considered, tune in. I take a full breath here as does the country. I believe it's a huge botched freedom." 
Mark Butcher said tolerating BCCI's solicitation would have allowed the ECB an opportunity to get top Indian cricketers, for example, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni for "The Hundred" competition.&nbsp;

"The ECB is totally frantic to make this work. They must be, they have risked everything betting on The Hundred, and however every step of the way, it appears to be a more noteworthy force doesn't need it to happen."And so for me, this was the chance where you'll say 'Alright, we'll take care of business… We would do this for the BCCI on the stipulation that we get Kohli, Dhoni, whoever we like, pursued three years to play in The Hundred, beginning 2022" - he added.

The debut version of "The Hundred," a 100-ball competition including eight groups, was scheduled to occur in 2020, however, was deferred because of the pandemic.&nbsp;

The situation being what it is, Mark Butcher accepts the ECB was in a superb situation to exploit being steering the ship.&nbsp;

"Furthermore, you have influence unexpectedly: you have something that they need, that they need. Clearly, the BCCI will lose a ton of cash in the event that they don't get the IPL in the window" - he said.&nbsp;

The IPL was inconclusively suspended recently after various COVID-19 cases were accounted for inside its profile bubble that saw players and faculty of numerous groups test positive. As reports suggest, the IPL will continue likely on September 18 or 19 in the UAE.

Mark Butcher felt the England Cricket Board ought to have consented to the BCCI's solicitation to change the India-England Test series plan for the request to set aside some space for the IPL.

Mark Butcher felt the England Cricket Board ought to have consented to the BCCI's solicitation to change the India-England Test series plan for the request to set aside some space for the IPL. He guaranteed the move would have given the ECB influence to get Indian players to take part in the "Hundred" competition. Already, the BCCI had mentioned for the five-match Test series between the different sides to be moved by seven days in order to fit in the 31 leftover IPL games. Be that as it may, there was no certain reaction from the England board. As indicated by Mark Butcher, this was a botched chance for the ECB. On Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast Mark Butcher said: "All things considered, tune in. I take a full breath here as does the country. I believe it's a huge botched freedom." Mark Butcher said tolerating BCCI's solicitation would have allowed the ECB an opportunity to get top Indian cricketers, for example, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni for "The Hundred" competition. "The ECB is totally frantic to make this work. They must be, they have risked everything betting on The Hundred, and however every step of the way, it appears to be a more noteworthy force doesn't need it to happen."And so for me, this was the chance where you'll say 'Alright, we'll take care of business… We would do this for the BCCI on the stipulation that we get Kohli, Dhoni, whoever we like, pursued three years to play in The Hundred, beginning 2022" - he added. The debut version of "The Hundred," a 100-ball competition including eight groups, was scheduled to occur in 2020, however, was deferred because of the pandemic. The situation being what it is, Mark Butcher accepts the ECB was in a superb situation to exploit being steering the ship. "Furthermore, you have influence unexpectedly: you have something that they need, that they need. Clearly, the BCCI will lose a ton of cash in the event that they don't get the IPL in the window" - he said. The IPL was inconclusively suspended recently after various COVID-19 cases were accounted for inside its profile bubble that saw players and faculty of numerous groups test positive. As reports suggest, the IPL will continue likely on September 18 or 19 in the UAE.

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With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have predicted which team will win the inaugural World Test Championship. However, what if the exciting clash ends in a draw or a tie? What if five days are not enough to decide who will be declared champions in the longest format? What if rain interrupts the play and the teams lose valuable time?

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has answered such queries. According to the ICC, if the match ends in a draw or a tie, both teams (India and New Zealand) will be declared joint winners of the coveted championship. ICC also added that a reserve day will be chosen to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the highly-anticipated Finals.&nbsp;

"The playing conditions confirm that a draw or a tie will see both teams crowned as joint winners as well as the allocation of a Reserve Day to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the Final -- scheduled to be played from 18 to 22 June, with 23 June set aside as the Reserve Day. Both of these decisions were made in June 2018, prior to the commencement of the ICC World Test Championship," said a statement from ICC.

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"The Reserve Day has been scheduled to ensure five full days of play, and it will only be used if lost playing time cannot be recovered through the normal provisions of making up lost time each day. There will be no additional day's play if a positive result is not achieved after five full days of play and the match will be declared a draw in such a scenario," the statement added.

The mega clash between Virat and Co and the BlackCaps will be played between June 18 and 22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Both teams have duelled with each other, where New Zealand came out as winners. However, Team India, who fought all odds to book their place in the finals, will be looking to redeem themselves from these losses and settle the score.&nbsp;

With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have predicted which team will win the inaugural World Test Championship.

With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have predicted which team will win the inaugural World Test Championship. However, what if the exciting clash ends in a draw or a tie? What if five days are not enough to decide who will be declared champions in the longest format? What if rain interrupts the play and the teams lose valuable time? ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has answered such queries. According to the ICC, if the match ends in a draw or a tie, both teams (India and New Zealand) will be declared joint winners of the coveted championship. ICC also added that a reserve day will be chosen to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the highly-anticipated Finals. "The playing conditions confirm that a draw or a tie will see both teams crowned as joint winners as well as the allocation of a Reserve Day to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the Final -- scheduled to be played from 18 to 22 June, with 23 June set aside as the Reserve Day. Both of these decisions were made in June 2018, prior to the commencement of the ICC World Test Championship," said a statement from ICC. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Can see him pushing 600 Test wickets at least': Brad Hogg lauds Ravi Ashwin "The Reserve Day has been scheduled to ensure five full days of play, and it will only be used if lost playing time cannot be recovered through the normal provisions of making up lost time each day. There will be no additional day's play if a positive result is not achieved after five full days of play and the match will be declared a draw in such a scenario," the statement added. The mega clash between Virat and Co and the BlackCaps will be played between June 18 and 22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Both teams have duelled with each other, where New Zealand came out as winners. However, Team India, who fought all odds to book their place in the finals, will be looking to redeem themselves from these losses and settle the score.

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New Zealand's legendary pacer Richard Hadlee lauded Virat Kohli and said that he is 'responsible' for ensuring that Team India are still competitive and remains 'one of the best teams in the world'.&nbsp;

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"I see Virat as being a very passionate and competitive cricketer with a strong desire for himself and the team to succeed. He is a proud man and a world-class player -- a delight to watch. The pressure and expectations on him to 'win' is enormous.

“There are millions of Indian fans who idolize him which puts great pressure on him. Virat is responsible for ensuring that Indian cricket remains competitive and be one of the best teams in the world," Hadlee said in an official ICC media release.

According to Hadlee, fans need to back their stars when they go through a rough patch.&nbsp;

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"However, fans still need to understand that we are all human and champions will fail from time to time -- any cricketer can score a duck or get no wickets which is deemed to be a failure, but when a player succeeds, everyone is happy, except perhaps the opposition," he added.

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best to lead Team India. He has been the most successful Test captain for the country, however, is yet to win an ICC trophy for India. He will be leading Team India in the World Test Championship Finals against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.&nbsp;

"All sports at the highest level are about competing. It is finding a way to win a game and gain an advantage over one's opponent. There will always be a fine line as to whether gamesmanship from a player or a team goes too far. Umpires and match referees will control this situation and penalties imposed if anything is unacceptable," said Hadlee.

"I quite like seeing any player expressing themself towards the opposition by having a real presence -- it is a form of intimidation that can be unsettling, and a tactic used by many sportspeople. Having said that, sportsmanship and fair play is still paramount, so it is finding that balance between doing what is right and expected from a player instead of going too far and bringing the game into disrepute," he added.

New Zealand's legendary pacer Richard Hadlee lauded Virat Kohli and said that he is 'responsible' for ensuring that Team India are still competitive and remains 'one of the best teams in the world'.

New Zealand's legendary pacer Richard Hadlee lauded Virat Kohli and said that he is 'responsible' for ensuring that Team India are still competitive and remains 'one of the best teams in the world'. ALSO READ: Cricket: Amir, Malik and Lamichhane sign for Caribbean Premier League 2021 "I see Virat as being a very passionate and competitive cricketer with a strong desire for himself and the team to succeed. He is a proud man and a world-class player -- a delight to watch. The pressure and expectations on him to 'win' is enormous. “There are millions of Indian fans who idolize him which puts great pressure on him. Virat is responsible for ensuring that Indian cricket remains competitive and be one of the best teams in the world," Hadlee said in an official ICC media release. According to Hadlee, fans need to back their stars when they go through a rough patch. IN PICS| Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 "However, fans still need to understand that we are all human and champions will fail from time to time -- any cricketer can score a duck or get no wickets which is deemed to be a failure, but when a player succeeds, everyone is happy, except perhaps the opposition," he added. Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best to lead Team India. He has been the most successful Test captain for the country, however, is yet to win an ICC trophy for India. He will be leading Team India in the World Test Championship Finals against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. "All sports at the highest level are about competing. It is finding a way to win a game and gain an advantage over one's opponent. There will always be a fine line as to whether gamesmanship from a player or a team goes too far. Umpires and match referees will control this situation and penalties imposed if anything is unacceptable," said Hadlee. "I quite like seeing any player expressing themself towards the opposition by having a real presence -- it is a form of intimidation that can be unsettling, and a tactic used by many sportspeople. Having said that, sportsmanship and fair play is still paramount, so it is finding that balance between doing what is right and expected from a player instead of going too far and bringing the game into disrepute," he added.

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Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt lauded India's bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah and called him 'one of the best' while saying that the pacing spearhead has the calibre of a 'Ferrari'.&nbsp;

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"In simple words, he is not a Toyota or a Corolla. Bowlers like him are of the caliber of Ferrari, Lamborghini… the big end cars, the special event cars. With such bowlers, you need to ensure you use them judiciously," Salman said on his YouTube video.&nbsp;

"With him, you have to select the occasions and conditions properly. And when you do that, you increase your timelines with him. The more he is used in valuable matches, the better output he will give. Bumrah is unique and at the moment, he is one of the best," Butt added.

The former Pakistan batsman compared Bumrah to legendary Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, who formed one of the best bowling duo in the game of cricket.&nbsp;

"Bumrah is the one the captain turns to. If you look at Rohit Sharma, he mostly makes him bowl one over at the beginning and saves him for the last six overs. Why? Because the captain trusts him that if the opposition needs to get 30-40 off them, in Bumrah's over, he won't let you get the runs and pick up wickets too," Butt added.

"His worth in the Indian team is what Wasim and Waqar's for Pakistan. They did not allow 30-40 runs to be scored with five wickets remaining. They would get them out. Bumrah has that quality what wins India matches in the end; his dot ball percentage is great, has great control over his yorkers. He can deceive in his action, slower ball and the quick bouncer. He is a priceless asset for his team and captain."

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt lauded India's bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah and called him 'one of the best' while saying that the pacing spearhead has the calibre of a 'Ferrari'.

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt lauded India's bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah and called him 'one of the best' while saying that the pacing spearhead has the calibre of a 'Ferrari'. ALSO READ: Cricket: England's Ben Foakes ruled out of New Zealand Tests; Sam Billings, Haseeb Hameed called up "In simple words, he is not a Toyota or a Corolla. Bowlers like him are of the caliber of Ferrari, Lamborghini… the big end cars, the special event cars. With such bowlers, you need to ensure you use them judiciously," Salman said on his YouTube video. "With him, you have to select the occasions and conditions properly. And when you do that, you increase your timelines with him. The more he is used in valuable matches, the better output he will give. Bumrah is unique and at the moment, he is one of the best," Butt added. The former Pakistan batsman compared Bumrah to legendary Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, who formed one of the best bowling duo in the game of cricket. "Bumrah is the one the captain turns to. If you look at Rohit Sharma, he mostly makes him bowl one over at the beginning and saves him for the last six overs. Why? Because the captain trusts him that if the opposition needs to get 30-40 off them, in Bumrah's over, he won't let you get the runs and pick up wickets too," Butt added. "His worth in the Indian team is what Wasim and Waqar's for Pakistan. They did not allow 30-40 runs to be scored with five wickets remaining. They would get them out. Bumrah has that quality what wins India matches in the end; his dot ball percentage is great, has great control over his yorkers. He can deceive in his action, slower ball and the quick bouncer. He is a priceless asset for his team and captain."

'His worth in team is what Wasim and Waqar's for Pakistan': Salman Butt lauds this Indian pacer

Former Pakistan Mohammad Amir had recently commented that Rohit Sharma is 'to bowl to' and that the prolific Indian opener struggled with an in-swinger.&nbsp;

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"I find it easy to bowl to him (Rohit). I feel that I can get him out both ways. He struggles against the in-swinger from a left-armer and as well as against the ball that goes away early on," Amir had said.

However, this statement did not go down well former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria. He felt that the comment, by the former left-arm pacer, holds no significance.&nbsp;

“Mohammad Amir, you want to remain in headlines, no doubt. You have been a wonderful bowler for Pakistan. When you debuted, you made quite a name for yourself. You used to make the ball swing both ways with the new ball. You’ve troubled many batsmen and there’s nothing to take away from it. You troubled India in the Champions Trophy final and gave their batsmen a tough time in the Asia Cup as well,” Kaneria said on his YouTube channel.

He compared's Amir's remarks to that of Abdul Razzaq, who commented on Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;

“But such statements are made when players are about to face each other in an upcoming or an ongoing series. Neither are we going to have an India vs Pakistan series, nor are you going to bowl to Rohit Sharma. You’ve said something out of the blue, similar to what Abdul Razzaq had said about Jasprit Bumrah. So, it is fine if you want to be in the limelight by making such statements. I understand that a bowler likes to say such things, express himself by saying stuff like ‘he’s my bunny, I like to get him out’.”

“Rohit Sharma is a player who has scored so many double-centuries, and on top of that, he is a run-machine. There is hardly a player who plays spinners and fast bowlers better than him. And as far as you are concerned, you no longer have that pace or swing, because of which you couldn’t perform for the last two years and were axed from the team. So you come back, perform and when he is against you, and then make such statements. It will make for an exciting battle,” Kaneria added.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan Mohammad Amir had recently commented that Rohit Sharma is 'to bowl to' and that the prolific Indian opener struggled with an in-swinger. ALSO READ: Cricket: England pacer Jofra Archer commences 'intensive rehabilitation' after elbow surgery "I find it easy to bowl to him (Rohit).

Former Pakistan Mohammad Amir had recently commented that Rohit Sharma is 'to bowl to' and that the prolific Indian opener struggled with an in-swinger. ALSO READ: Cricket: England pacer Jofra Archer commences 'intensive rehabilitation' after elbow surgery "I find it easy to bowl to him (Rohit). I feel that I can get him out both ways. He struggles against the in-swinger from a left-armer and as well as against the ball that goes away early on," Amir had said. However, this statement did not go down well former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria. He felt that the comment, by the former left-arm pacer, holds no significance. “Mohammad Amir, you want to remain in headlines, no doubt. You have been a wonderful bowler for Pakistan. When you debuted, you made quite a name for yourself. You used to make the ball swing both ways with the new ball. You’ve troubled many batsmen and there’s nothing to take away from it. You troubled India in the Champions Trophy final and gave their batsmen a tough time in the Asia Cup as well,” Kaneria said on his YouTube channel. He compared's Amir's remarks to that of Abdul Razzaq, who commented on Jasprit Bumrah. “But such statements are made when players are about to face each other in an upcoming or an ongoing series. Neither are we going to have an India vs Pakistan series, nor are you going to bowl to Rohit Sharma. You’ve said something out of the blue, similar to what Abdul Razzaq had said about Jasprit Bumrah. So, it is fine if you want to be in the limelight by making such statements. I understand that a bowler likes to say such things, express himself by saying stuff like ‘he’s my bunny, I like to get him out’.” “Rohit Sharma is a player who has scored so many double-centuries, and on top of that, he is a run-machine. There is hardly a player who plays spinners and fast bowlers better than him. And as far as you are concerned, you no longer have that pace or swing, because of which you couldn’t perform for the last two years and were axed from the team. So you come back, perform and when he is against you, and then make such statements. It will make for an exciting battle,” Kaneria added.

Cricket: Danish Kaneria lashes out at Mohammad Amir on his comments on Rohit Sharma

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19. In the meantime, cricketers who showed up from Mumbai, including Virat Kohli, started their isolation on Monday.

Players who came from Mumbai won't join the group until they complete their seven-day isolation. The cricketers have been given a wide range of exercise schedules in their rooms as they get ready for the England visit.

Addressing ANI, sources up to date of developments said the BCCI has arranged things so that the individuals who entered the bio-bubble on Monday don't deal with any issue.

"Kohli and the rest of the members who entered the bubble on Monday will not straightaway mix with those who are already in the bubble. They will do a seven-day quarantine and then join the group before leaving for England. Till then, they will have all the necessary facilities in their rooms only. Arrangements have been made so that they can train in the room. Cycles, dumbbells, bars have all been arranged for in the rooms so that they doesn’t need to walk out and can stay in shape".

Team India is set to depart for the UK on June 2. The World Test Championship final will start on June 18, with India set to lock horns with New Zealand. Following the ultimate clash, Virat Kohli's group will face England in a five-match Test series.

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The BCCI has additionally guaranteed that the cricketers will get their second jibe of the COVID-19 vaccine in England under the direction of the UK health department.&nbsp;

“The team has already taken the first dose here after the government opened the vaccination process for all above 18. The second dose will be administered by the UK health department once the players are eligible to get the second jab as per rules,” BCCI sources had told ANI.

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After arriving in the UK, the Indian players will go through an additional 10 days of isolation prior to continuing full preparation for the World Test Championship final.

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19.

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19. In the meantime, cricketers who showed up from Mumbai, including Virat Kohli, started their isolation on Monday. Players who came from Mumbai won't join the group until they complete their seven-day isolation. The cricketers have been given a wide range of exercise schedules in their rooms as they get ready for the England visit. Addressing ANI, sources up to date of developments said the BCCI has arranged things so that the individuals who entered the bio-bubble on Monday don't deal with any issue. "Kohli and the rest of the members who entered the bubble on Monday will not straightaway mix with those who are already in the bubble. They will do a seven-day quarantine and then join the group before leaving for England. Till then, they will have all the necessary facilities in their rooms only. Arrangements have been made so that they can train in the room. Cycles, dumbbells, bars have all been arranged for in the rooms so that they doesn’t need to walk out and can stay in shape". Team India is set to depart for the UK on June 2. The World Test Championship final will start on June 18, with India set to lock horns with New Zealand. Following the ultimate clash, Virat Kohli's group will face England in a five-match Test series. ALSO READ: Cricket: Who will win India vs New Zealand, World Test Championship Final? Richard Hadlee gives his take The BCCI has additionally guaranteed that the cricketers will get their second jibe of the COVID-19 vaccine in England under the direction of the UK health department. “The team has already taken the first dose here after the government opened the vaccination process for all above 18. The second dose will be administered by the UK health department once the players are eligible to get the second jab as per rules,” BCCI sources had told ANI. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 After arriving in the UK, the Indian players will go through an additional 10 days of isolation prior to continuing full preparation for the World Test Championship final.

Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour

Saurashtra pacer Jaydev Unadkat accepts he is presently at his pinnacle and communicated his dismay over his non-selection in the Indian squad for overseas tours of Australia and England in spite of exceptional performances in domestic cricket.&nbsp;

India's last Ranji Trophy season before the pandemic struck was 2019-20, which the Jaydev Unadkat-drove Saurashtra won. The left-arm pacer lead from the front, completing the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the period. He guaranteed 67 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 13.23.&nbsp;

Not having played first-class cricket in longer than a year and with no conviction because of the pandemic circumstance, Jaydev Unadkat communicated his concerns and disillusionment in a conversation with Sportstar.

“I expect selection in India team when I am at my peak now when I have performed the way I have, I was hoping I’ll get the call somewhere down the line. The opportunities have become one, they have reduced because of lesser tournaments, but that has resulted in them creating a bigger pool for every series. That way, it has become an opportunity in itself," Unadkar said.

“And not being selected in that sense has been disappointing for sure, but having said that, I’ve got to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I am not going to allow my prime to pass just like that. Now that I’ve not got that chance despite the kind of season I had, it’s up to me how to continue the same form and keep myself motivated. It’s a fact that I was the highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy. Nothing has really happened after that,"&nbsp;he added.

Jaydev Unadkat feels disappointed&nbsp;at not getting a chance even after a few injuries occurred during the historic Test series down under. He accepts his helpless structure for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 hampered his odds of determination for the Australia Tour.&nbsp;

In the seven games he played for RR in 2020, Jaydev Unadkat asserted only four wickets and went for right around ten runs in an over, with the side ending on the eighth position.

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“Even during the Australia tour, with the number of injuries that were happening, it became disappointing afterward. To start with, maybe because I didn’t have a great IPL 2020 - and what they look for is the current form. It was T20 cricket in IPL, but it was going to be red-ball cricket Down Under, but nowadays, they look at current form more than the format. Since there wasn’t much cricket happening back then, there was no Ranji Trophy this season, that way to start with, I felt exclusion from the Australia tour was fine because everyone was fit in the main squad. But later on, looking at those who got chances, I felt I deserved one," the left-arm seamer&nbsp;said.

“Now for the England tour, I was hoping for it. As simple as that. I have been honest in the past when I have said that the guys who are at the top are doing well, so I have to wait for my chance. This time around, I have been honestly disappointed. I’ll still take the disappointment positively to motivate myself to do better. That’s all I can do” - he added.

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For the impending England visit, India have even picked an amateur left-arm pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla as one of the backup players.&nbsp;

Jaydev Unadkat, 29, is among the best bowlers in the Indian domestic circuit. He has 327 wickets from 89 top-of-the-line matches at 23.21. He has additionally been phenomenal with the white ball during the T20s, asserting 182 wickets from 150 games. 
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Saurashtra pacer Jaydev Unadkat accepts he is presently at his pinnacle and communicated his dismay over his non-selection in the Indian squad for overseas tours of Australia and England in spite of exceptional performances in domestic cricket.

Saurashtra pacer Jaydev Unadkat accepts he is presently at his pinnacle and communicated his dismay over his non-selection in the Indian squad for overseas tours of Australia and England in spite of exceptional performances in domestic cricket. India's last Ranji Trophy season before the pandemic struck was 2019-20, which the Jaydev Unadkat-drove Saurashtra won. The left-arm pacer lead from the front, completing the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the period. He guaranteed 67 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 13.23. Not having played first-class cricket in longer than a year and with no conviction because of the pandemic circumstance, Jaydev Unadkat communicated his concerns and disillusionment in a conversation with Sportstar. “I expect selection in India team when I am at my peak now when I have performed the way I have, I was hoping I’ll get the call somewhere down the line. The opportunities have become one, they have reduced because of lesser tournaments, but that has resulted in them creating a bigger pool for every series. That way, it has become an opportunity in itself," Unadkar said. “And not being selected in that sense has been disappointing for sure, but having said that, I’ve got to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I am not going to allow my prime to pass just like that. Now that I’ve not got that chance despite the kind of season I had, it’s up to me how to continue the same form and keep myself motivated. It’s a fact that I was the highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy. Nothing has really happened after that," he added. Jaydev Unadkat feels disappointed at not getting a chance even after a few injuries occurred during the historic Test series down under. He accepts his helpless structure for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 hampered his odds of determination for the Australia Tour. In the seven games he played for RR in 2020, Jaydev Unadkat asserted only four wickets and went for right around ten runs in an over, with the side ending on the eighth position. ALSO READ: Indian women cricketers to receive T20 World Cup 2020 prize money this week “Even during the Australia tour, with the number of injuries that were happening, it became disappointing afterward. To start with, maybe because I didn’t have a great IPL 2020 - and what they look for is the current form. It was T20 cricket in IPL, but it was going to be red-ball cricket Down Under, but nowadays, they look at current form more than the format. Since there wasn’t much cricket happening back then, there was no Ranji Trophy this season, that way to start with, I felt exclusion from the Australia tour was fine because everyone was fit in the main squad. But later on, looking at those who got chances, I felt I deserved one," the left-arm seamer said. “Now for the England tour, I was hoping for it. As simple as that. I have been honest in the past when I have said that the guys who are at the top are doing well, so I have to wait for my chance. This time around, I have been honestly disappointed. I’ll still take the disappointment positively to motivate myself to do better. That’s all I can do” - he added. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 For the impending England visit, India have even picked an amateur left-arm pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla as one of the backup players. Jaydev Unadkat, 29, is among the best bowlers in the Indian domestic circuit. He has 327 wickets from 89 top-of-the-line matches at 23.21. He has additionally been phenomenal with the white ball during the T20s, asserting 182 wickets from 150 games.

Cricket: 'Honestly disappointed': Jaydev Unadkat opens up about selection snub for England tour

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