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Last Updated: January 27, 2023, 15:17 IST
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Cricket News Live Score, January 27: Hello everyone and welcome to our coverage of the events from the world of cricket today. India are set for a T20 appetiser ahead of their marquee Test series against Australia when they face the touring New Zealand in a three-match series beginning here on Friday.
With less than two weeks left for the Border Gavaskar Trophy matches against Australia that will determine India’s World Test Championship Final fate, a T20 series in the midst of a packed ODI calendar ahead of the 50-over World Cup may seem purposeless. Read More
Former India captain Mithali Raj is set to join new Women’s Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants as mentor for the upcoming season.
“Mithali Raj was keen to play but there was lack of interest from the teams. She will now be turning up for the Gujarat team as the mentor,” a source close to the developments told News18 Cricketnext.
Read More: Mithali Raj Set to Join Gujarat Giants As Mentor for Women’s Premier League
Team India all-rounder Axar Patel recently got married to his fiance Meha, in a dreamy wedding affair. Here’s all you need to know about Axar’s wife Meha.
Read more: Know All About Axar Patel’s Wife Meha
Sri Lankan superfan Gayan Senanayake was recently spotted in a viral image alongside Virat Kohli. Gayan is a renowned name in cricket circles for his love for the Sri Lankan team.
Virat Kohli with Gayan Senanayake (Sri Lankan fan). pic.twitter.com/U2B8hC0D2S
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 26, 2023
Read more: Virat Kohli Meets Special Fan From Sri Lanka; See Heartwarming Pictures
MS Dhoni is all set to foray into the world of entertainment, the first project of Dhoni’s production house Dhoni Entertainment – Let’s Get Married is all set to premier soon.
Let’s Get Married – first production of MS Dhoni Entertainment. pic.twitter.com/fHyBhzR3UN
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 27, 2023
Hopefully, it’s going to be entertaining, just like when Dhonu used to play!
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It seems Virat Kohli is all set to build his dream home in Alibaug. One of his Instagram reels titled ‘caught in the act’ indicates the same where he can be seen explaining his requirements to the proposed builder in what could be a promotional video.
“Had a great time discussing the aesthetics of my new home with Aditya who is building a truly incredible residential community, Avas Living in Alibaugh. With an amazing pool deck, calming interiors and expansive rooms, this villa is everything I want it to be and cannot wait to spend time there with my family!”
Prithvi Shaw had to wait for this opportunity—for India comeback. However, with Pandya hinting at Gill as the first choice opener, it seems Shaw’s wait just got longer. Read Story Here
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Pakistan skipper Babar Azam got carried away in the heat of the moment against India in the T20 World Cup clash in Melbourne.
As Virat Kohli played the knock of his life (82 off 53 balls), the equation came down to 16 runs off the last six balls. That was when Babar handed the ball to Mohammed Nawaz who almost got through the over before overstepping. The no ball was launched for a maximum by Kohli. At this point, Pakistan skipper lost his cool and rushed to the umpire to express his displeasure.
He also celebrated aggressively when they managed to dismiss Dinesh Karthik off the penultimate ball. However, with just one required off the final ball, the spinner sent down a wide to which Ravi Ashwin shouldered his arms. India won the match to exact a sweet revenge to what happened in 2021 T20 World Cup.
“I must admit he looked like he got a little bit flustered at times at the T20 World Cup, certainly the game against India when things got really tight at the end. You could see a few of the senior players, Shadab Khan in particular, going over to him and trying to settle him down and just make him think a little bit clearer,” former Australia captain said.
The batter is expected to get game time in the run up to the World Cup, but unless he does something drastic, it is unlikely that he will be the first choice middle order batter ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the Indian team.
After scintillating knocks in the shortest format, Sky was able to conjure scores like 14, 31 and 4 in the last four ODIs. He had to sit out of the two games against Sri Lanka due to Iyer who is batting at a better average currently. With ODI World Cup round the corner, Sky has a point to prove.
“This is not the first time. Previously, when he got the opportunity to play in ODIs, he didn’t score as per expectations. I still think he is an invaluable player. Some players need some time to adjust. He should discuss this with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid to gain more clarity,” Saba Karim said to India News.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sports the No 32 on his India jersey but it wasn’t his first choice. Ishan had asked for a different number but since it was already taken by a senior member, he had to look for a different one.
In a video shared by the Indian cricket team’s social media handle, the youngster has narrated how he chose the current number with some help from his mother.
“I actually asked for Number 23 but Kuldeep Yadav already got that number,” Ishan said. “So, I was supposed to take any other number. I called my mom and she asked me to get 32. So, I didn’t ask any other question and went for it.”
Axar Patel got married to his longtime girlfriend Meha.
Meanwhile, videos from their wedding ceremony is already going viral. In a video, Axar can be seen performing a dance sequence to a Bollywood number. Axar’s wedding follows the high-profile celebrity wedding of star batter KL Rahul with actress and starchild Athiya Shetty. The couple tied the knot on January 23rd at Athiya’s father Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala.
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“Shubman Gill has done well and will start the series. The way he is batting, he was already in the team,” Pandya said on Thursday.
As a result, Hardik Pandya, who led a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka earlier this month, is back leading the T20 side with some regulars and fringe players in the squad.
While skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami are being rested, the likes of Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav will get an extended run before they assemble for Test series camp at Nagpur from February 2.
There is also the welcome addition of attacking Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who returns to the team on the back of a series of superlative performances in the domestic cricket including a record-breaking 379 against Assam in the Ranji Trophy.
India are set for a T20 appetiser ahead of their marquee Test series against Australia when they face the touring New Zealand in a three-match series beginning here on Friday.
With less than two weeks left for the Border Gavaskar Trophy matches against Australia that will determine India’s World Test Championship Final fate, a T20 series in the midst of a packed ODI calendar ahead of the 50-over World Cup may seem purposeless.
As a result, Hardik Pandya, who led a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka earlier this month, is back leading the T20 side with some regulars and fringe players in the squad.
While skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami are being rested, the likes of Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav will get an extended run before they assemble for Test series camp at Nagpur from February 2.
Gill has been in the form of his life, especially in the ODIs where he has scored his career-best 208 to go alongside two centuries in last four innings.
When it comes to the T20 format, the elegant Punjab batter may look a bit iffy but he has showed that he has all the shots in his armoury to cement the opening slot.
In such a scenario, it remains to be see how Pandya slots in the spirited Shaw as he may have to wait for his chance.
Suryakumar also had a quiet ODI series against New Zealand but when it comes to T20 format the 360-degree batter becomes a dangerous entity as he would look relish the challenge and come back into groove ahead of the Test series.
While the batting looks sorted, it’s the bowling department that may demand some attention.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who returned from injury, was in the eye of storm in the series against Sri Lanka. He leaked 37 runs in two overs as India lost the T20I in Pune, their only reverse in the 2-1 series win. He would look to come up with a tidy show.
But there was also a bright spot in the bowling department with Shivam Mavi capping an impressive debut with 4/22.
Mavi bowled with pace and the way he cleaned up Pathum Nissanka is still fresh in the mind. The speedster would look to form a potent combination with Umran Malik.
In the last ODI, India had got a chance to witness ‘Kul-Cha’ in action after a long time but come the T20s, India may have to fret over the inclusion of either Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chahal has been the preferred option in the format and in the absence of Axar Patel it remains to be seen if the leg-spinner is persisted.
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