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Will Rohit Sharma perform in the next match against KKR? – Important Updates by Mahela Jayawardene

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are both in good shape, according to Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Dubai International Stadium was the site of the match between Chennai Super Kings and the duo missed it. In Rohit’s absence, Kieron Pollard led the team, but MI lost by 20 runs.

MI head coach Jayawardene said; Rohit had been given some extra time to recover and would be available for their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

“Rohit was batting and running, so we probably felt he needed extra few days after returning from the UK, so he should be fine for the next game. A niggle occurred during training so Hardik had extra days, not something serious,” said Mahela Jayawardene during a virtual press conference.

Will Rohit Sharma perform in the next match against KKR?

Considering Mumbai Indians batting, Jayawardene said: “We struggled in Chennai in the first half because we weren’t used to the conditions. In this case, also, it wasn’t the easiest wicket but probably required some application. As a result of taking responsibility and being aware of the game, I was successful.

CSK bowler Deepak Chahar took two wickets and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo took three. Saurabh Tiwary had the highest score for MI with 50 runs. Mumbai is now at risk of falling out of the top 4 if they continue to lose. Chennai Super Kings are now at the peak of the table.

“Actually, I thought the pitch wasn’t doing much, but the wicket was pretty good in the second innings. The odd one sat up a little bit. We gave a couple of soft dismissals, but someone should have taken responsibility and batted through the innings, which we didn’t. It was Ruturaj Gaikwad who did that for CSK,” Mahela Jayawardene said.

The set batsman stayed in till the end, even though they lost wickets. “We are disappointed with our handling of the situation,” he said. MS Dhoni’s side posted 156/6 in the allotted twenty overs after being 24/4 in the powerplay following Gaikwad’s unbeaten 88-run innings. The Mumbai Indians will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday.

Source: ANI Inputs

Wife Anushka Sharma reacts after Virat Kohli declares the decision to quit as T20I captain

The Indian cricket captain, Virat Kohli, announced on Thursday that he will resign following the conclusion of the men’s T20 World Cup in October in Oman and the UAE. Since he has been leading India across all three formats for the past five to six years, Virat Kohli has taken this step in an effort to manage his workload.

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— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021

“Virat Kohli will continue to play all three formats,” he said, and will contribute in T20s despite playing all three formats for “at least 8-9 years.”

Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma reacted to his announcement on Twitter that he will step down as T20 captain of the Indian cricket team. She has been with her husband on his international tours since June and will be present during the T20 World Cup in October.

Anushka Sharma shared Virat’s lengthy note on Instagram with her followers, which explained why he decided to step down as T20 captain. As a caption, she included a red heart emoji, just like Virat did for his Instagram post.

He thanked everyone on Thursday via his official Twitter account for their support throughout his journey as Indian captain across all formats. Additionally, he stated that he will continue to contribute to the team as a batsman and as the T20I captain.

“I have been fortunate enough to not only represent India but also lead the Indian Cricket Team to my utmost capability. I thank everyone who has supported me in my journey as the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team. I couldn`t have done it without them – the boys, the support staff, the selection committee, my coaches and each and every Indian who prayed for us to win,” said Kohli in his statement.

Virat Kohli said that he would continue to lead the team in both Tests and ODIs. “Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all three formats and captaining regularly for last 5-6 years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead the Indian Team in Test and ODI Cricket. I have given everything to the Team during my time as T20 Captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 Team as a batsman moving forward.”

Kohli became the captain of India in all formats in the 2017 series against England in which he made his T20I captaincy debut. In 45 T20Is, Kohli led India to 27 wins and 14 losses, with two matches tied and two endings in a no-result, making him India’s second most successful skipper behind MS Dhoni in the format. In 2018, Kohli became the first Indian captain with T20I bilateral series wins in South Africa (2-1) and England (2-1), followed by New Zealand (5-0) and Australia (2-1).

“Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group, I`ve decided to step down as the T20 Captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October. I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and the President of BCCI Mr Sourav Ganguly along with all the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian Cricket and the Indian Team to the best of my ability,” concluded Kohli.

The Asian snooker title remains with Pankaj Advani, an Indian

A billiards and snooker player from India, Pankaj Arjan Advani is one of the most successful players today. An Indian snooker player, Pankaj Advani, retained the Asian title by winning 6-3 against former champion Amir Sarkhosh of Iran on Thursday.

In 2019, Pankaj Advani won the event before the 2020 edition was dropped due to a pandemic, won 72(55)-42, 72(50)-0, 70-49, 41-66, 70-17, 30-68, 34-74, 50-12, 64(63)-44.

ASIAN SNOOKER CHAMPION 2021 🏆💪🏼😃😇 pic.twitter.com/dWOmBt4Fsc
— Pankaj Advani (@PankajAdvani247) September 16, 2021

Pankaj Advani has won 13 Asian titles across both snooker and billiards, including two gold medals in the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games.

“I’m glad to defend this title and continue where I left off before the onset of the pandemic. “This gap only fueled the drive and hunger to compete on return,” said Advani.

The results: Final: Pankaj Advani bt Amir Sarkhosh (Irn) 6-3 [72(55)-42, 72(50)-0, 70-49, 41-66, 70-17, 30-68, 34-74, 50-12, 64(63)-44].

Advani will compete after a short break in the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup starting Friday.

Sri Lankan Cricketer Lasith Malinga Announces Retirement from all forms of Cricket

On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s all-time leading fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. “Hanging up my T20 shoes and retiring from all forms of cricket! “Thank you to all who supported me on my journey, and I look forward to sharing my experience with young cricketers in the years to come,” the 38-year-old tweeted.

Hanging up my #T20 shoes and #retiring from all forms of cricket! Thankful to all those who supported me in my journey, and looking forward to sharing my experience with young cricketers in the years to come.https://t.co/JgGWhETRwm #LasithMalinga #Ninety9
— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) September 14, 2021

As well as the video, he posted a message thanking his teammates and all the teams he was a part of. “My love for the game will never rest while my shoes rest,” he captioned the video.

Malinga played 226 ODIs, 84 T20 Internationals (T20Is), and 30 Tests for Sri Lanka. He has 101 wickets in the longest format of the game, but he has 338 in ODIs and 107 in T20Is. On July 1, 2004, Malinga made his Sri Lankan debut against Australia.

Sri Lanka reached the final of the 2011 World Cup thanks to the bowling of Malinga, known for his deadly yorkers. Afterward, he won the T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka in 2014.

He holds the record as the first bowler to scoop 100 T20I wickets and finishes fourth on the highest wicket-takers list behind Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir, and Sunil Narine.

Lasith Malinga was also a veteran of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With 122 appearances for Mumbai Indians, he played a vital role in helping the franchise become the most prosperous in the cash-rich league. The right-arm pacer announced earlier this year that he was retiring from franchise cricket.

India vs England 5th Test Match Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Update 10 Sep 2021

India will play England in their fifth and final Test match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester beginning September 10. A historic win at the Oval, London, gave India a 2-1 lead in the series, and a win at Manchester could wrap up the series.

In London, the visitors beat Joe Root’s side by 157 runs, becoming the first team to win at the Oval after 50 years. Rohit Sharma was adjudged the man of the match after scoring a brilliant hundred in the second innings, while Shardul Thakur scored fifty runs in both innings and took three wickets in total.

India last won the red ball series in England in 2007 under Rahul Dravid’s captaincy. Could the Virat Kohli-led side win the Test series in England after 14 years? England, on the other hand, would like to even up the series. Their play at Lord’s was clinical, and they are hoping to do the same in Manchester.

The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST and will be broadcast on the SonyLiv app in India.

IND vs ENG Match Details :

India vs England, 5th Test

India Tour of England, 2021

Date – September 10 – 14 September 2021

Time: 03:30 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

IND vs ENG Team News and Probable Playing 11

IND Team News

India is likely to play the same combination – four pacers and a spinner

As a result of a series of poor performances, Ajinkya Rahane is likely to be rested

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested seeing the workload

IND Playing 11

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari/Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

ENG Team News

Jos Buttler returns to the squad for the final test
Jack Leach has been added as an extra spin option
Sam Billings, who was included in the fourth Test squad, has returned to Kent

ENG Playing 11

Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson

ENG vs IND 5th Test Match Probable Winner:

With their recent performance, it’s expected that India will win this game and the series as well. During the previous test, they seemed like a complete unit and may be eager to replicate a similar performance.