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“Decision of captaincy with India …”: England great on the appointment of Shubman Gill

Former England White-Ball captain Eoin Morgan believes that Shubman Gill is being appointed as India’s new Test captain, saying that the right-handed batsman is a natural leader who is not afraid of functioning behind various decisions. On Saturday, chief selector Ajit Agkar announced Gill’s appointment as Gill’s 37th Test captain, and his first assignment in the role will be England’s five -match tour, which will begin on June 20. Morgan shared the dressing room together for IPL 2020 and 2021 SiSon at Gilkata Knight Riders.
On Sky Sports Cricket at the England-Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge, Morgan said, “The decision of India is correct. I played with Gill for two sessions in Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and he is a natural leader. He is a natural leader.
In the context of batting, India has given a comeback to Karun Nair, while B Sai is giving a call-up to Sai Reformson. But Morgan, who captained England in the 2019 ODI World Cup at home, feels that the Test tour will be baptized by fire for a new Indian Test team. When the series starts from Headingley on 20 June, Gill will also become the fifth youngest player to lead India in the Test.
“I think the top three in the batting line-up have to be Gill, Yashsvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, but they get spoiled for choice in terms of batsmen. I make England a favorite, without doubt, home benefits and travel. It will be a difficult tour for India.”
Former captain Nasar Hussain felt that India still looks strong on the paper despite the retirement of Stalwart players Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, although he said Gill said that Gill had not received a strong foreign batting record.
“Okay, I mean, nine months ago, if you put a possible squad in India, you probably there Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma – Three of the three great people of Indian cricket. Well, they have all retired, and with Rohit retiring, you need a new captain.
“Shubman gets the role, he is very respected for him to be the captain of India. Jaspreet Bumrah was the vice-captain, captained in the past, but obviously they can’t play all five Test matches and their injury records, they can play for a long time. Those who can play for a long time, and they feel that Shubman Gill is a high class player.
“His record away from home is not so good at home. He is recently captaining well in the IPL. I think he is a good option, but as I said rightly, there are some names missing, and I think it is a great opportunity for England. But no mistake, it’s a strong team.
He said, “Whatever you bring to Karun Nair, for example, Test match cricket has not been played for eight years. The last time England saw him, he got a triple hundred against him and has been in the first class cricket.”
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Duleep Trophy: Cricket News dominates North East region as Silver Patidar Slam Ton, near Danish Malver Double

The Central Zone dominated the early day of the Dalip Trophy quarter -final against the North East Zone in Bengaluru on Thursday, reaching 4 out of 2 in 77 overs to 432 in 77 overs before the rain played. Vidarbha’s Danish Malevar remained unbeaten on 198 Silver Scored a quick 125 off 96 balls.The pair performed an impressive batting, collectively kills 56 borders. Malevar, who first scored in a century Ranji Trophy In the final last season, hit 35 fours and a six in his innings. Patidar’s aggressive knock included 21 fours and three sixes.The partnership between Malav and Patidar began when 60, who batted at 60, was hurt after Aryan Juyal was killed in the stomach area. He added 199 runs for the second wicket in just 28 overs.Mallever performed extraordinary batting skills for 1,000 runs in her tenth first -class game. His third first -class century included 20 borders, in which the hundredth run was coming through a limit.Patidar showed his class by hitting three consecutive reverse sweeps against North East Zone captain Rongsen Jonathan, who scored 130 runs in 15 overs. He arrived in his 14th first class century with cover drive in the following over.
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Patidar’s innings ended when he attempted to sweep Pesar Feeriizam Jotin and was caught by Ankur Malik in deep square leg boundary.After Patidar’s dismissal, Malwar formed another strong partnership with his Ranji team partner Yash Rathore. The pair added 85 runs for the unwavering third wicket stand, with Rathod unbeaten at 32, the rain disrupted the game.21 -year -old Malevar is now on the verge of her first class double hundred, showing her ability as a growing talent in Indian domestic cricket.
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Sanju Samson wreaked havoc! The Asia Cup hit 21 sixes as an opener ahead of 2025. Cricket news

Sanju Samson The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is set with its explosive hit, cleaning ropes 21 times in just three matches as a opener. The 30 -year -old form has not only operated its side, but has also ruled the debate about its role in India’s Asia Cup squad starting on 9 September. In the latest match, playing for Kochi Blue Tigers against Adani Trivandrum Royals, Samson scored 62 runs in 37 delivery, including five sixes, as posted by his team in 191. Before the tournament, he produced 89 runs knocks from 46 balls against Thrissur Titans, although his side decreased in that competition. His standout came in the innings when he made his way for 121 runs, sent the ball to the stand seven times. Samson has also shown customization ability, transferring his versatility with his natural invasive nature, transferring to number 6 in one of the fixtures.In these 3 games, he made a compelling to score 272 runs, which more than enough to bend the head and emphasize the fact that he can distribute if he is used as an opener in his Go-to roll. His form has discussed India’s batting order for the Asia Cup fresh. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane supported Samson on his YouTube channel, “Shubman is back in the team, I am sure he is most likely to open with Abhishek Sharma. Personally, I would like to see Sanju Samson in the team because he is really done well. He is a very confident man, he is a very good team man, and this is very important.” However, not everyone agrees. Former industry batsman Akash Chopra suggested that Samson may still remember despite his KCL form. “With the return of Shubman Gill, the fate of Sanju Samson has been sealed less or less. He will no longer allow XI to play. You will not leave Tilak Verma or Hardik Pandya, which means that Samson sits out and Jitesh Sharma will get the node again,” Chopra commented.
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar and family pray in Lalbagcha Raja

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar And his family visited the famous Lalbagcha Raja in Mumbai today, demanded blessings on the occasion of Ganesh ChaturthiSachinWife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara were seen in traditional dress as they prayed before the prestigious Ganesh idol. His journey was surrounded by a large number of fans, in which the cameras captured the family’s darshan, before they make their way through a large crowd. Arjun, dressed in a brown kurta, matching with his father, with the family in the pandal. This appearance comes at a time when he has been in the headlines after the news of her engagement for Sania Chandok earlier this month.Earlier, Sachin, Anjali and Arjun visited Raj Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai, which had pictures of going viral online. That occasion marked Arjun’s first public appearance since the engagement. The news of Arjun’s engagement was initially spread through reports, but during a redit, Sachin Tendulkar himself asked me anything session. In response to a fan, batting Mahan said, “Yes he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in our life.” Arjun, 25, on August 13, exchanged the ring with close relatives and friends at a private ceremony with 26-year-old Sania. Sania is the granddaughter of businessman Ravi Gai, whose Gravis Group manages the India franchise and Brooklyn Creemiry of Bascon Robins. Despite paying attention, Arjun has stayed away from making any personal announcements online. His last social media post, on 9 August, had a Raksha Bandhan message to his sister Sara. No details about the wedding plans have been shared by any family so far.
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