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Friday, 16 February 2024
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Adani's Gujarat Giants Unveil Jersey, Kick Start Preparation for WPL 2
Ahead of the monumental second season of the WPL, which tees off in Bengaluru, the Adani Sportsline owned Gujarat Giants began their preparations, by unveiling their jersey for the tournament. The Gujarat Giants' Head Coach Michael Klinger and Mentor Mithali Raj were present at the ceremony as they presented the new jersey to the squad ahead of their training in the evening. The Giants, will be captained by Australian run-machine Beth Mooney, with Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana as the vice-captain. In preparation for this season's WPL, the team in orange kick started their training with great gusto in the Garden City of Bengaluru, and are putting in the hard yards as they approach their first game. The Gujarat Giants will open its campaign at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians on 25 February.
While Michael Klinger is the Head Coach and Mithali Raj is the Mentor and Advisor, one of India's most renowned spinners Nooshin Al Khadeer is the Bowling Coach for the team this season.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony, Head Coach Michael Klinger said, “This is a new season in the WPL and we are really excited about it. But we must work very hard to be able to put in a good show for our fans. We have a few plans for our players, and the roles for everyone are also well defined, and we hope the players are the best version of themselves every day. There is a lot to look forward to here, and the team is gung-ho about the upcoming season, and we are quietly confident about doing well once things kick off.”
“The WPL is a great platform for women's cricket, and the Adani Sportsline team have been tremendous in terms of supporting the team with whatever is needed as we build up to our opening game. We have a well-balanced squad with a lot of youth and plenty of experience in the senior players, and together, we are always looking to put our best foot forward. This is an important season for the Gujarat Giants, and I want all our players to give it their very best, in every training session and in every game of course, and ask all the questions they need to, because that's the best way to make sure the preparation is on-point,” said Mithali Raj, Mentor and Advisor, Gujarat Giants.
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Thursday, 15 February 2024
"Father Wanted To Play For India": Sarfaraz's Big Revelation After Debut
All that Sarfaraz Khan wanted since the beginning of his cricket journey as a six-year-old was to become an international player in front of his father. Two decades later, that dream came true on Thursday for the Mumbaikar when he was handed his Test cap ahead of the third match against England by no less than former captain Anil Kumble with his father Naushad watching tearfully. As was expected, he proved his worth with a half-century which could have been a bigger knock if not for the run-out at non-striker's end following a mix-up with unbeaten centurion Ravindra Jadeja.
The 26-year-old was, however, too happy to have any complaints.
"Coming to the ground for the first time and getting the cap in front of my father. I was six years old when he started my cricket (training). It was my dream to play for the Indian team in front of him," Sarfaraz told the media here after the end of the day's play in which India were 326/5.
India's Test cap No 311, Sarfaraz gave a fine account of himself with a rapid 62.
Naushad was overwhelmed on Thursday. He had not even planned to visit Rajkot to watch his son but landed in the city on the eve of the game.
Tears, hugs and joy swept through the Khan family with Sarfaraz's wife present beside his father.
"I was padded up for almost four hours (in the dressing room). I kept thinking that I have kept so much patience in life and there is no harm in keeping some more.
"After I went in, I was nervous for the first few balls but I have practiced and worked so hard that everything went well," Sarfaraz said detailing his Test experience.
Sarfaraz said runs and performances did not matter to him as much as playing for India with his father there to watch him.
"It was my father's dream to play for India but unfortunately it couldn't happen due to some reasons, there wasn't much support from home then. He worked very hard on me and is now doing the same with my brother. It was the proudest moment of my life," he said.
"Runs and performances were not on my mind as much as I was happy playing for India in front of my father," he added.
"He was not ready to come (to Rajkot) but some people insisted that he goes. Obviously he had to come over since he worked so hard only for this day.” "He was very emotional as I took the cap in front of him and so was my wife. I felt as if some pressure was off my shoulders given the hard work he had put in on me and I did not waste it," he stated emotions still raw after a whirlwind day.
Sarfaraz banished initial nervousness with powerful sweeps and lofted hits down the ground but termed his dismissal -- the run out at the non-striker's end -- a case of "miscommunication".
"It is a part of the game. Miscommunication happens in cricket. Sometimes run-out happens, sometimes you get the runs," he said.
"I spoke to Jadeja at lunch time and requested him to talk to me while playing. I like talking while playing. It was my first time.
"I told him that when I go out to bat, keep talking to me while playing. He kept talking and supported me a lot while I was batting," Sarfaraz added.
It is not easy for any player to keep trudging through years of domestic cricket, piling up runs year after year and not get a chance in the national side.
When he finally got it, Sarfaraz said the taste of international cricket was almost similar to domestic, but with a few obvious differences.
"Initially I was feeling awkward since it has been a long time in anticipation. But later on I felt that I have done all of this, once I was in my zone I did not find it difficult," he said.
"Difference is there, you do not have crowds in first-class cricket and you do not come across national players much," he added.
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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Watch: Sarfaraz Handed Test Cap By Kumble. Father Can't Control His Tears
It was a huge moment for Sarfaraz Khan as the 26-year-old batter was handed his debut ahead of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Thursday. Sarfaraz enjoyed an exceptional run of form in the domestic circuit over the last couple of years and he was handed his Test cap by legendary spinner Anil Kumble just before the toss. With Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all missing out, Sarfaraz will partner with Rajat Patidar and fellow debutant Dhruv Jurel in the middle order. Sarfaraz's father was present at the ground and he could not control his tears during the ceremony.
India won the toss and elected to bat against England in the third Test of the five-match series.
Sarfaraz getting the opportunity and his father's emotions....what a cinema!!#INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/6IFRxncfJ3
— Sanchal Shanu (@imsanchalshanu) February 15, 2024
"We're going to bat first. We've made some changes, made four changes. Some injuries and some guys coming back from the last game. Two debutants. Siraj and Jadeja are back. Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar miss out. Looks a good pitch, better than the last two we've played on. Rajkot is known to be a good pitch but it'll deteriorate as it goes. The guys have stood up and done the job for the team when it was needed. The next three Test matches will be as exciting as the first two. Need to keep our focus here and see how we can do well," India skipper Rohit Sharma said at the toss.
I hope Sarfaraz Khan scores a century.pic.twitter.com/FXARZUINc2
— . (@Pushpa__07) February 15, 2024
The series is locked at 1-1 as England captain Ben Stokes is appearing in his 100th Test.
India handed debuts to middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, a heavy scorer in domestic cricket for Mumbai, and young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, who will replace KS Bharat in the playing eleven.
England have brought back pacer Mark Wood in place of young spinner Shoaib Bashir.
Teams:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
(With PTI inputs)
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Bayern Munch Say Dayot Upamecano Racially Abused After Lazio loss
Bayern Munich blasted racist insults directed at France defender Dayot Upamecano on social media after the German outfit's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lazio.
Upamecano gave away the 69th-minute penalty from which Ciro Immobile netted the only goal of the last 16, first-leg clash in Rome with a clumsy foul on Gustav Isaksen which cost him a red card.
"FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments being directed towards Dayot Upamecano on social media," said the German champions on X, formerly Twitter.
"Anyone who comments hateful words such as these is no fan of our club."
Bayern will have a chance to overturn their slender deficit when they host Lazio for the second leg on March 5 in Munich.
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