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August 18 saw the return of Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah back into competitive cricket. The 29-year-old led Team India to their first victory as captain of the side in the first T20I against Ireland in Dublin. With a two-run win which came with the DLS method, India have taken a 1-0 lead over Paul Stirling’s side. Apart from this, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar also made big statements on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With the ODI World Cup 2023 coming ahead, several other players were put into limelight on Friday, August 18.
Here in this article, we’ll take you through all the cricket news from around the world which you might have missed.
Prasidh Krishna to be a strong contender for India's Asia Cup squad: Saba Karim
Prasidh Krishna, the right-arm fast bowler, has been looked upon as a strong contender for the Asia Cup squad for Team India later this year, by the former Indian cricketer Saba Karim on commentary with JioCinema. The 27-year-old is currently making his return to for India on T20I debut against Ireland in Dublin, after a year on the sidelines from the national team.
Saba Karim was impressed with how Prasidh Krishna shaped up on his return to Indian colours. The 55-year-old went on to talk about his prospects about the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 and said, “Prasidh Krishna to be a strong contender for India's Asia Cup squad.”
Sourav Ganguly backs Tilak Varma for 2023 ODI World Cup if Shreyas Iyer fails to recover
Sourav Ganguly, the former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has expressed his support for young left-handed batsman Tilak Verma as a potential candidate for the No. 4 position in India's squad for the 2023 World Cup if Shreyas Iyer is not fit by then. Iyer, who has been a regular in India's middle order in limited-overs cricket, is currently recovering from a lower back injury that has kept him out of action since March 2023.
BCCI earns more than INR 2400 crore from IPL 2022; new financial documents reveal
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has earned more than 2400 crore INR (nearly $300 million) from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the new financial documents from the organisation have revealed. Known as one of the richest governing bodies across sports, BCCI has been able to transform the cricketing world with the advent of the IPL in 2008, bringing them great financial success in the process.
WATCH: New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner takes stunner against UAE in 1st T20I
New Zealand's all-rounder Mitchell Santner showed his brilliance in the field by taking a stunning catch to dismiss UAE's middle-order batsman Asif Khan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday.
The incident happened in the 7th over of UAE's chase of 156, when Khan tried to defend a short ball from the left-arm spinner. However, the ball lobbed towards the right of Santner, who leaped and took an amazing catch with one hand.
We're all willing to make it happen: Kagiso Rabada on bringing ODI World Cup 2023 trophy
Kagiso Rabada, one of the premier fast bowlers in the world of cricket, has talked about his ambition to bring the ICC silverware in 24 years to South Africa, during his interview with a local media outlet. The 28-year-old also mentioned that he and his Proteas teammates are not paying attention to the abysmal record of the national team at the ODI World Cup, not reaching the final of the quadrennial event in the last 30 years or so.
WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah picks two wickets in his first over against Ireland in 1st T20I
Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for Team India, scalped for Andy Balbirinie and Lorcan Tucker in his first over on return to international cricket, during the first T20I international against Ireland on August 18, Friday.
Proud of you bhai: Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas pens emotional note as India star completes 15 years in International cricket
August 18, 2023, marked India's great Virat Kohli’s 15 years in international cricket . The 34-year-old made his debut in an ODI game against Sri Lanka in 2008. On the milestone, cricketer’s brother Vikas Kohli posted a heartfelt wish for his brother.
Virat’s elder brother Vikas took to Instagram to share an emotional note for his superstar sibling.
Sharing a picture of the ex-India captain, Vikas wrote, “A boy who had a dream… and dedicated himself to achieving that dream…. Day in and day out… grinding himself… falling, failing but again getting up and fighting…. Journey still continues…. PROUD OF YOU BHAI… congratulations on your 15 Years in international cricket…. KEEP FIGHTING … KEEP SHINNING #fighter #dedication #commitment #motivation #viratkohli”.
Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc ruled out of South African tour due to injuries
A ustralian cricketers Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of Kangaroos' limited-over tour to South Africa. Smith sustained a wrist injury in the recently concluded Ashes tournament, whereas Starc is recovering from a groin injury, he suffered in the same tournament. Both Smith and Starc will join their side for the forthcoming series against India.
Rohit Sharma shouldn’t have taken captaincy: Shoaib Akhtar
Pakistan’s veteran fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, has issued a surprising take on Rohit Sharma’s captaincy ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup and Cricket World Cup. In an interview, the fast bowler criticized Rohit Sharma’s decision to lead India after Virat Kohli was sacked from the captaincy.
MSK Prasad backs Ravichandran Ashwin for India's Asia Cup and World Cup squad
Former chief selector for the Indian team, MSK Prasad has decided to back a rather unusual name for a call-up to the upcoming Asia Cup as well as the World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin. The opinion came straight out of left field and left many scratching their heads about what Prasad’s reasoning could possibly be. He explained that Ashwin could be a useful player given the abundance of left-handers in opposition teams as well as the fact that the games were to be played in Asia were all factors that should mean Ashwin could be useful.
BCCI to pick India's Asia Cup 2023 squad on August 21, KL Rahul up for selection: Reports
T he Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce Team India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2023 on August 21, as per reports. The decision will be made after a selection meeting held in New Delhi which will include the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma. The Men in Blue will kick start their Asia Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
I never think about my personal milestones: Tilak Varma breaks silence on his 49* controversy
Tilak Varma, the young rising sensation in Indian cricket, has made a big statement that he never thinks about his personal milestones, before India's tour of Ireland commences with the first T20I in Dublin, on August 18, Friday. The 20-year-old, who was stranded on 49 not out during the third T20I against West Indies in Georgetown, sparking a massive controversy among the Indian cricketing circles, has finally given his take on the situation to JioCinema.
It was a bit of me, me, me: Tim Paine slams Ben Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn
T im Paine, the former Australian Test captain, has laid criticism on Ben Stokes for taking back his ODI retirement, in an interview with SEN Tassie. The 38-year-old went on to question the intentions of the English cricketing superstar while making a point about Harry Brook getting dropped from the provisional ODI World Cup 2023 in favour of him.
Come and become king again: Shoaib Akhtar reminiscences Virat Kohli’s T20 WC 2022 knock
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recalled Indian batter Virat Kohli ’s T20I WC 2022 knock against Pakistan. Talking about Kohli’s brilliant knock from the World Cup, Akhtar said that it was God's way of telling him to be in the best of his form again. Notably, the former India captain wasn’t in the best of form for a very long time. But playing against the arch-rivals, Kohli helped India secure a near-impossible win. The ex-India skipper scored 82* in 53 balls to take India over the finish line.
After Andy Flower, Gautam Gambhir to leave Lucknow Super Giants: Reports
Former India international and Lok Sabha member Gautam Gambhir is set to leave the Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants. Gambhir has been with the Lucknow-based franchise since its inception in 2022 as a mentor and could be the second major exit from the team's leadership group after head coach Andy Flower was replaced by Australia legend Justin Langer.
The development surfaces after LSG appoint former India wicketkeeper and ex-chief selector of the BCCI, MSK Prasad, as a strategic advisor. As reported by Dainik Jagran, a source associated with IPL talked about how after Flower, Gambhir is also ready to leave LSG.
