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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Jacob Bethell is the future for England cricket but here's why he should be kept waiting for Test call, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
England's new white-ball era under Harry Brook got off to an excellent start on Thursday. When I arrived at Edgbaston and looked at the team sheet, especially the batting line-up, my initial thought was, 'Crikey, how have this side lost seven in a row and slipped to No 8 in the world?' Everyone has been writing off our white-ball team. But I never viewed England as a side lacking in talent. They have just been underachieving and needed a reset, which you often get with a change of captain. I have seen some people comparing the situation to the Eoin Morgan reset in 2015, when they also started by scoring 400 at Edgbaston against New Zealand. I would be careful with that comparison because this West Indies side are ranked ninth in the world and really struggling. One good game doesn't change everything for England. But what Thursday did prove was that there is undeniable talent out there, it is just up to Brook and Brendon McCullum to get the best out of them, just like Ben Stokes and McCullum have done with the Test team. Whatever the format, this England regime have always selected very well. They are very good at talent-spotting and they have certainly spotted a talent in Jacob Bethell. As soon as Jos Buttler stood down, I said I would give it to Brook, Nasser Hussain writes I am told he is very organised — not just with the way he bats, but in everything he does. He is meticulous in his preparation. When I was England captain, I always looked for that in young players coming into the side. Michael Vaughan and Marcus Trescothick were two who turned up and prepared for a game exactly how you'd want them to. When you add that characteristic to the raw talent that Bethell has, he is clearly going to have a long career in all formats for England. He is the future. For that reason, you might want to get him back into the Test team sooner rather than later. My view would be to keep him waiting. I would find it very difficult to leave someone out who has just got a big hundred in a Test match for someone who is yet to score a professional hundred. But if they went the other way and played Bethell, I would completely understand. As for Brook's captaincy, the early signs are positive. As soon as Jos Buttler stood down, I said I would give it to Brook because he is not someone who is easily fazed. He does not overthink or overcomplicate things in life, not a bad habit for a captain, especially when the pressure is on. I looked down from above at Edgbaston on Thursday and there were a lot of people trying to help Brook at times. At this stage, against this West Indies side, I would just leave him alone and let him show everyone who is in charge. I like the way he stands at mid-off, so he can be in constant communication with his bowler, as opposed to when Buttler kept wicket as captain and had a long way to go to talk to his. He also thought clearly about the ground dimensions at Edgbaston, which was something Morgan was very good at. Today in Cardiff, it is short straight but big square, so he will want to get his seamers to bowl it into the surface. I still think England need a left-arm seamer to give them more variety, whether that is Luke Wood or someone else, and they need to introduce a left-arm spinner, be it Tom Hartley or Liam Dawson, with next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in mind. When picking their next squads, England need to keep an eye out for their future wrist spinner I'd also like to see some succession planning for Adil Rashid. When Buttler handed him his 150th ODI cap at Edgbaston, he told him in the huddle that he was probably the most irreplaceable player in the side. That is all well and good, but you do eventually have to replace him, whether that's because he is injured or you are just thinking about a few years down the line. When picking their next squads, they need to keep an eye out for their future wrist spinner. Another thing which is going to determine the success of this side is player availability. With two iconic Test series against India and Australia coming up, I will be intrigued to see how much white-ball cricket England's red-ball stars play this year. For people like me, the Ashes is the absolute priority, but England need to be successful in ICC events again. You can't rock up to next year's T20 World Cup and say, 'We had the Ashes so we didn't focus on this tournament enough'. That will no longer wash with fans. It is going to be fascinating to see how Rob Key, McCullum, Stokes and Brook strike that balance between the different formats.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
GT vs MI Mullanpur pitch report: How will the pitch play for today's IPL 2025 eliminator?
GT vs MI: Pitch Report GT vs MI: Live Streaming details Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are set to face five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday. Both teams bring playoff experience to the fixture, but they arrive with key issues to Titans, winners of the 2022 title, have struggled to maintain their form, especially in the bowling department, conceding 465 runs across their last two matches. The departure of Jos Buttler for international duties has also left a gap in their top order. With an inconsistent middle order, the team will rely heavily on Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Kusal Mendis to anchor the Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are also dealing with the absence of overseas players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the key performer with 640 runs this season. The team continues to face questions around Tilak Varma's form and their ability to set strong totals when batting first, though their bowling attack remains a major asset going into the knockout pitch at Mullanpur features square boundaries of 62 and 65 metres, with a straight boundary of 73 metres, making it deceptively large. The pitch is grassy, assisting batters with good bounce and carry. One end has extra grass aiding pacers, while the other has bare patches where spinners may operate, potentially offering some grip. Dew is expected due to moisture in the air. Batting first is the preferred option for captains after winning the GT vs MI Eliminator match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: From Jos Buttler to Will Jacks, a look at key players who will miss GT vs MI Eliminator clash
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will be playing the Eliminator game at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh without the services of several key players. Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler and Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks are part of the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies. Buttler scored 37 off 32, whereas Jacks made 39* off 24 in the first ODI, played in Birmingham. England's 400/8 with a highest individual score of 82 by RCB's Jacob Bethell is the first ever ODI match to witness a team scoring 400 runs without an individual century. Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) - Buttler scored 538 runs at an average of 59.8 in 13 innings this season. Will Jacks (Mumbai Indians) - Jacks scored 233 runs and took 6 wickets in the league stage. The English all-rounder also won the player of the match award on two occasions. Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, and Gujarat Titans' Kagiso Rabada have left for South Africa to prepare for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) - Ryan Rickelton's 388 runs at a strike rate of 151 was bettered by only one Mumbai Indians batter in the league stage. Suryakumar Yadav has scored 640 runs in IPL 2025. Corbin Bosch (Mumbai Indians) - Bosch played only three matches in IPL 2025, scoring 47 runs and taking one wicket. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) - Rabada took 2 wickets in the four matches he played this season. Jos Buttler - Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been roped in as the replacement. Kagiso Rabada - Gerald Coetzee took Rabada's spot in the final league game. Will Jacks - Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka (left-hand batter, off-spinner) Corbin Bosch - England pacer Richard Gleeson (Right-arm pace) Ryan Rickelton - England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
GT vs MI Mullanpur pitch report: How will the pitch play for today's IPL 2025 eliminator?
Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are set to face five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday. Both teams bring playoff experience to the fixture, but they arrive with key issues to address. Gujarat Titans, winners of the 2022 title, have struggled to maintain their form, especially in the bowling department, conceding 465 runs across their last two matches. The departure of Jos Buttler for international duties has also left a gap in their top order. With an inconsistent middle order, the team will rely heavily on Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Kusal Mendis to anchor the innings. Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are also dealing with the absence of overseas players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the key performer with 640 runs this season. The team continues to face questions around Tilak Varma's form and their ability to set strong totals when batting first, though their bowling attack remains a major asset going into the knockout match. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Windows Users Don't Forget To Do This Before Friday Read More Undo GT vs MI: Pitch Report The pitch at Mullanpur features square boundaries of 62 and 65 metres, with a straight boundary of 73 metres, making it deceptively large. The pitch is grassy, assisting batters with good bounce and carry. One end has extra grass aiding pacers, while the other has bare patches where spinners may operate, potentially offering some grip. Dew is expected due to moisture in the air. Batting first is the preferred option for captains after winning the toss. GT vs MI: Live Streaming details The GT vs MI Eliminator match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar. Live Events
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025 today's match: GT vs MI Playing 11, key matchups in Eliminator
The IPL 2025 Eliminator promises high-stakes drama as Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians in a do-or-die clash on Friday. Both teams have tasted championship glory before but now find themselves battling inconsistency and the absence of key overseas players. Shubman Gill-led GT stumbled into the playoffs with back-to-back defeats, while Hardik Pandya's MI—despite a star-studded squad—have struggled with batting tempo and player availability. With a spot in Qualifier 2 at stake, both sides will need to address their bowling concerns and middle-order fragility. GT will look to their top-order firepower, while MI will hope for a Suryakumar Yadav special to carry them forward. Expect a fiercely contested battle between two experienced playoff sides hungry for redemption. Shubman Gill IPL 2025 Captaincy Record Matches: 14 Wins: 9 Losses: 5 No Result: 0 Win Percentage: 64.28% Hardik Pandya IPL 2025 Captaincy Record Matches: 14 Wins: 8 Losses: 6 No Result: 0 Win Percentage: 57.14% GT Probable Playing 11 vs MI in IPL 2025 Eliminator Gujarat Titans enter the Eliminator needing a strong comeback after losing form late in the league stage. Without Jos Buttler, who departed for national duty, their batting will lean heavily on Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Kusal Mendis may slot in, but it is uncertain if he can fill the void left by Buttler. Bowling remains a concern—pace spearhead Prasidh Krishna has been excellent with 23 wickets, but Mohammed Siraj and Arshad Khan must step up early. Rashid Khan's lack of impact this season adds to their worries. The Titans' playoff hopes hinge on both leadership and an all-round team response. GT Probable 11 (Probable): Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler / Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj Impact Sub Options: Prasidh Krishna GT Full Squad IPL 2025: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Sudharsan, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu MI Probable Playing 11 vs GT in IPL 2025 Eliminator Mumbai Indians face their own set of challenges heading into the Eliminator. With Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks unavailable, Jonny Bairstow is expected to partner Rohit Sharma at the top. Bairstow's inclusion brings experience, but he will need to settle in quickly. Suryakumar Yadav remains the batting mainstay with over 600 runs, but Tilak Varma's dip in form is a concern. The middle order will need to offer better support if MI are to post or chase competitive totals. On the bowling front, Mumbai still have an edge, with a seasoned attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and spinners capable of controlling the middle overs. MI Full Squad IPL 2025: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Richard Gleeson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Charith Asalanka, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs GT Batters vs MI Bowlers Batter Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Sai Sudharsan Trent Boult IPL 4 31 2 15.5 103 Sai Sudharsan Mitchell Santner IPL 3 31 0 - 172 Shubman Gill Deepak Chahar IPL 12 101 4 25.3 140 Shubman Gill Trent Boult IPL 12 74 1 74 107 Shubman Gill Mitchell Santner T20s 9 68 1 68 142 Shubman Gill Hardik Pandya IPL 6 19 4 4.8 83 Shubman Gill Jasprit Bumrah IPL 8 34 2 17 89 Shubman Gill Mujeeb Ur Rahman T20s 3 32 1 32 145 Sherfane Rutherford Trent Boult T20s 6 35 2 17.5 159 Sherfane Rutherford Charith Asalanka T20s 3 3 2 1.5 38 Rashid Khan Jasprit Bumrah T20s 7 6 4 1.5 46 Rashid Khan Reece Topley T20s 3 26 3 8.7 260 Rashid Khan Richard Gleeson T20s 3 6 2 3 200 Kusal Mendis Mitchell Santner T20s 7 34 4 8.5 87 Kusal Mendis Hardik Pandya T20s 5 53 0 - 129 Kusal Mendis Charith Asalanka T20s 4 11 2 5.5 65 Kusal Mendis Mujeeb Ur Rahman T20s 4 26 0 - 93 Karim Janat Trent Boult T20s 3 3 2 1.5 60 Karim Janat Mujeeb Ur Rahman T20s 4 43 0 - 215 Dasun Shanaka Trent Boult T20s 2 0 2 0 0 MI Batters vs GT Bowlers Batter Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Rohit Sharma Mohammed Siraj IPL 12 86 1 86 141 Rohit Sharma Rashid Khan T20s 8 55 4 13.8 138 Rohit Sharma Prasidh Krishna IPL 7 51 2 25.5 170 Rohit Sharma Ishant Sharma IPL 11 56 3 18.7 122 Rohit Sharma Washington Sundar IPL 7 38 3 12.7 123 Suryakumar Yadav Rashid Khan T20s 13 117 0 - 152 Suryakumar Yadav Mohammed Siraj IPL 7 69 1 69 230 Suryakumar Yadav Prasidh Krishna IPL 8 63 2 31.5 147 Suryakumar Yadav Sai Kishore IPL 2 32 1 32 178 Suryakumar Yadav Rahul Tewatia IPL 5 28 1 28 117 Tilak Varma Gerald Coetzee T20s 5 49 2 24.5 188 Tilak Varma Rashid Khan IPL 6 24 2 12 104 Tilak Varma Prasidh Krishna IPL 3 0 2 0 0 Hardik Pandya Rashid Khan T20s 8 32 2 16 73 Hardik Pandya Prasidh Krishna IPL 6 59 1 59 155 Hardik Pandya Mohammed Siraj IPL 6 39 0 - 150 Hardik Pandya Dasun Shanaka T20s 3 13 3 4.3 108 Hardik Pandya Ishant Sharma IPL 4 33 0 - 143 Hardik Pandya Washington Sundar IPL 5 22 0 - 105 Mitchell Santner Mohammed Siraj T20s 5 10 3 3.3 67 Jonny Bairstow Mohammed Siraj IPL 4 60 1 60 200 Jonny Bairstow Rashid Khan T20s 4 26 0 - 124 Jonny Bairstow Rahul Tewatia IPL 2 6 2 3 100 Jonny Bairstow Washington Sundar T20s 5 54 1 54 146
