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NDTV
13 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Gautam Gambhir's Response After ICC Warned India Of WTC Penalty During 5th Test vs England
The final day of the fifth India vs England Test was a cliffhanger. India needed four wickets to win the match and level the series while England need just 35 runs to win the contest. However, what happened in the first hour of the final day of the 5th Test at The Oval is a stuff of legends. Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj bowled their hearts out as they combined to scalp the required wickets as India registered a win by six runs - the narrowest victory margin in the team's Test history. For a team devoid of stars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin and even Jasprit Bumrah, the fifth Test win was a confidence-booster that would serve them good in times to come. However, India entered the field on Day 5 at The Oval with a huge warning from ICC match referee Jeff Crowe hanging over their head. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, quoting Indian team sources, Crowe had warned India of deducting four WTC (World Test Championship) points because their over-rate was slow by six overs. The condition was simple, either India took the England wickets or they needed to improve their over-rate to avoid the point penalty. Every point in WTC counts. The senior team management - including Gambhir, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak, Shubman Gill - into a huddle. There, one member suggested that spinners should be used from both ends as they would take lesser time to complete the over and the penalty will be avoided. However, Gambhir said that the team should go for win and not think about the over-rate. On the final day, only pacers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj bowled and it took them less than an hour to pick the remaining four England wickets. Gambhir's decision was vindicated and India did not get any penalty too. Currently, India are third in the WTC points table behind Australia and Sri Lanka. The top two team will qualify for the 2025-2027 WTC final.
Times of Oman
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Relentless and promising: Siraj-Krishna-Akash trio steps out of Bumrah's shadow, walks off from England with names etched in gold
New Delhi: During the Team India's recently-concluded tour to England, which ended in a well-fought 2-2 draw, an extremely heartwarming aspect of the series was a raw, inexperienced and written-off pace attack consisting of Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna stepping out of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's shadow and deliver something off note during the course of these five matches for themselves. Before the series began, Bumrah's workload and him consequently playing three Tests was the hottest topic undoubtedly. After sustaining a stress fracture in his back during the backend of a massive 32-wicket Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India's beloved 'Jassi Bhai' had to be wrapped in cotton wool. It was a hard task to decide which Tests Bumrah was going to play given the unpredictability of the series and the 'Bazball-charge' that had kept Englishmen firing big runs since last three years or so. In the first Test itself, Bumrah made an impact with a five-wicket haul. However, when Bumrah went wicketless during the second innings while defending 371 runs, it was Prasidh who had broken the partnership between openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and struck twice. Shardul Thakur's golden arm also had Harry Brook and Duckett, but the pairing of Jamie Smith and Joe Root took England beyond the finishing line with five wickets in hand. While the match was lost and runs were leaked, there was some promise nonetheless. This bubbling promise exploded during the Birmingham Test when Bumrah did not play. In reply to India's 587, Akash Deep removed Duckett and Ollie Pope while Siraj ended Crawley's stay at the crease. During the next day three, Siraj removed Stokes and Root quickly, reducing England to 84/5. While Brook and Jamie smashed massive tons during their 303-run stand for the sixth wicket to avert an innings loss, Siraj still walked away with a six-fer to his name, while Akash Deep had a four-fer, ending England's innings at 407. When the target of 608 runs was set, Akash ran through the English top-order with the ferocity of a bull, delivering the 'Ball of the Series' (as per legendary Sachin Tendulkar) to dismiss Joe Root, which was pitched on attacking full length and nipped away, crashing into Root's bails. England was skittled out for 271, losing by a massive 336 runs. Akash walked with his head held high, securing the best-ever figures by an Indian in England with 10/187 and only second ten-fer by an Indian in England. Siraj took a total of seven wickets, starting off England's second innings implosion. Bumrah was back for the Lord's fixture and figures of 5/74, which included a key spell of him removing skipper Ben Stokes, centurion Root and Chris Woakes, marked a historic fifer for Bumrah, as he overtook Kapil Dev to register his 13th fifer away from home. England was all out for 387, and so was India in their first innings. During the second innings, it was Siraj once again delivering a double whammy, packing up Duckett and Pope to reduce England to 2/42 before a Nitish Kumar Reddy full-length delivery tempted Crawley to drive, handing a catch to gully to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Bumrah took two more wickets, and spinner Washington Sundar bowled an amazing four-wicket spell to bundle out England for 192. However, India failed to chase down the total. India trailed 1-2. The Manchester Test was not kind to Indian pacers, with Bumrah drawing his most expensive Test figures of 2/112. Debutant Anshul Kamboj and Siraj went at over four runs an over, getting just one a piece. The match ended in a draw. The future of the Indian pace, at least for a while, hinged on the fifth and final Test at The Oval. After India was bundled out for 224, a fine spell in tandem from Siraj (4/86) and Krishna (4/62) reduced England from 142/2 to 247 all out, allowing for a slim 23-run lead. When 374 runs were set, England was in the driver's seat with Brook and Root having stitched a 195-run stand and making centuries. However, Siraj and Krishna replicated the first innings magic once again, reducing England from 301/3 to 367 all out to seal a six-run classic. During the last day of the Test, 35 runs were needed and four England wickets were left. Siraj hit the deck relentlessly, removing three Englishmen from the crease while Krishna got Josh Tongue's wicket with a scorching yorker. Siraj got a five-wicket haul, while Krishna got four wickets. While Bumrah took 14 wickets in three games at an average of 26.00, with two five-wicket hauls, Siraj ended at the top of the charts with 23 scalps at an average of 32.43, with two five-fors and having bowled a whooping 185 overs, including 30 overs in the final innings at The Oval. Krishna finished with 14 wickets in three matches at an average of 37.07, with two four-fers, that too when it mattered the most. While his economy of 4.94, largely blamed on the short-ball tactic India resorted to often, is the highest among all bowlers with 10-plus wickets, he drew the most false shots (28.7 per cent) from English batters. Akash took 13 wickets at an average of 36.46, with a historic ten-fer to his name. Siraj, Krishna and Akash, all walked away from the English shores, with a piece or two of individual glory to their name. Will India persist with Krishna and Akash as Team's next important pacers?
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Blow for Bengaluru stadium: Local T20 tournament moved ahead of Women's World Cup
The fourth edition of the Maharaja T20 Trophy, a franchise-based T20 tournament, has been moved out of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. According to ESPNcricinfo, the decision was taken after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to obtain police clearance to host the tournament, which features six development comes just weeks after a damning judicial commission report deemed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium fundamentally unsafe for large-scale events. The Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission, constituted to investigate the 4 June stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, found the stadium's 'design and structure' to be inherently 'unsuitable and unsafe' for events attracting large crowds. The incident claimed 11 lives and left over 50 people loss of the Maharaja T20 Trophy is a significant blow for Bengaluru's iconic venue, particularly with the Women's World Cup approaching. Five matches, including the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka on 30 September, are scheduled to be hosted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Maharaja Trophy will now be held at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium in Mysuru. The two-week competition, running from 11 to 28 August, will take place behind closed doors, with no spectators in attendance, according to a statement from the cricketer Gundappa Viswanath, commenting on the tournament's relocation, said:'It has happened before in Mysuru and it has always been a good centre. Mysuru has always been a rich catchment area for Karnataka cricket, and it is great to see T20 cricket return to Mysuru. It's called the Maharaja Trophy, so it is a fitting venue.'The opening day on 11 August will feature the Gulbarga Mystics facing the Mangaluru Dragons in the afternoon, followed by defending champions Mysore Warriors taking on last year's runners-up Bengaluru Blasters in a highly anticipated evening clash. Double-headers will continue throughout the league phase, culminating in the play-offs from 26 August and the final on 28 six franchises — Mysore Warriors (defending champions), Bengaluru Blasters, Hubli Tigers, Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Lions, and Mangaluru Dragons — will battle for supremacy. The tournament features top Karnataka talent including Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, and Manish SCHEDULE – MAHARAJA T20 TROPHY11 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Mysore Warriors – 7.15 pm12 AugustHubli Tigers vs Shivamogga Lions – 3.15 pmMysore Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm13 AugustBengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm14 AugustMysore Warriors vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmGulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters – 7.15 pm15 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmHubli Tigers vs Mangaluru Dragons – 7.15 pm16 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Gulbarga Mystics – 3.15 pmadvertisementMysore Warriors vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm17 AugustMangaluru Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmMysore Warriors vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm18 AugustMysore Warriors vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmGulbarga Mystics vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm19 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm20 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmHubli Tigers vs Bengaluru Blasters – 7.15 pm21 AugustMangaluru Dragons vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm22 AugustHubli Tigers vs Gulbarga Mystics – 3.15 pmShivamogga Lions vs Mangaluru Dragons – 7.15 pm23 AugustHubli Tigers vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm24 AugustBengaluru Blasters vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmShivamogga Lions vs Mysore Warriors – 7.15 pm25 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm26 AugustQualifier I – 3.15 pmEliminator – 7.15 pm27 AugustQualifier II – 7.15 pm28 AugustFinal – 7.15 pm- EndsMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Chinnaswamy Stadium Fails To Get Police Clearance, Maharaja T20 Shifted From Bengaluru
Last Updated: Maharaja T20 moved from Bengaluru to Mysuru after police clearance issues at M Chinnaswamy Stadium because of June 4 stampede. The Maharaja T20 has been moved from Bengaluru to Mysuru after the M Chinnaswamy Stadium failed to get a clearance from the police to hold the tournament in light of the stampede that took place on June 4 outside the venue during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 triumph, according to a report in ESPNCricinfo. Over the past week, most teams, except the Mysuru Warriors, have been training at various venues across Bengaluru. The inability to bag approval to host games at the Chinnaswamy Stadium could deal a major blow to the Karnataka State Cricket Association, with the venue all set to stage five Women's World Cup matches, including the opener and a semifinal, beginning September 30. According to the report, the International Cricket Council is not worried just yet about the possibility of moving the matches out of Bengaluru. The KSCA has come under intense scrutiny since the tragic incident on June 4, when 11 people lost their lives and over 50 were injured near the stadium during Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations. The stampede led to the resignation of two KSCA office bearers, who stepped down citing moral responsibility. In late July, a committee appointed by the Karnataka government to probe the stampede declared the Chinnaswamy Stadium unfit for hosting large-scale events. The commission advised shifting large-scale events to venues better equipped to manage substantial crowds. The late switch in venues for the Maharaja T20 has led to the Karnataka State Cricket Association having to arrange for makeshift stands. The KSCA have been preparing tracks as well, squares and temporary broadcast facilities at the Wadeyar Stadium in Mysuru. The Maharaja T20 is all set to showcase multiple top Karnataka stars, including Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna, who will turn out for the Mysuru Warriors after their return from India's Test series in England. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Used Vaseline after 80 overs': Ex-Pakistan cricketer accuses Mohammed Siraj, Krishna of ball-tampering; netizens hit back hard
Mohammed Siraj has been dominating the headlines after his back-to-back striking performances on the field. After marking a stellar show in the fifth Test match against England that took place at The Oval, India's fastest bowler is once again in the news, and this time it's because of accusations of ball tampering. According to HT, former Pakistan pacer Shabbir Ahmed accused Team India and cricketers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna of ball tampering in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. He even accused them of using 'Vaseline' to maintain the shine of the ball even when it got old. Ahmed shared a post on his X (formerly called Twitter), which read, I think. India used Vaseline. After 80 and over. The ball still shine like new. The umpire should send this ball to the lab for examination." The post grabbed major attention of netizens, who flooded the comment section with reactions. Not only did he make the allegations, but Ahmed also urged the ICC umpires to send the ball used by India in Days 4 and 5 of the series final for a lab examination. Ahmed's reaction came after India registered their narrowest Test win by six runs to match the five-match series level. I think India used Vaseline After 80 + overBall still shine like newUmpire should send this ball to lab for examine Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna under scanner for ball tampering On day 5 of the fifth Test between India and England, Mohammed Siraj managed to get a ball that was nearly 80 overs old to swing both ways. On the other hand, Prasidh Krishna also generated movement, perhaps not as much as Siraj, but still enough to trouble the batters. The conditions were so favourable that India's captain, Shubman Gill, chose to take the second new ball, despite the team requiring just three wickets with England close to the target. The decision paid off handsomely. What happened on the field during the fifth day between India and England? During the match, Siraj consistently swung the ball away from the right-handers while mixing in full, in-swinging deliveries to dismantle England's tail. He first removed their only established batter, Jamie Smith, with an outswinger, then trapped Jamie Overton lbw with a sharp in-seamer. Following this, after taking a couple of early wickets, Siraj and Prasidh both applied the brakes on the opposite team. Finally, Krishna finally got the wicket of Josh Tongue, but the decision was for a delivery to rattle the stumps of Tongue. Meanwhile, both Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered several threatening balls on a pitch that consistently helped seamers throughout the Test, regardless of the ball's age. INDIA'S WINNING MOMENT FROM THE STANDS! 🇮🇳🎉 Netizens react to Shabbir Ahmed's 'Vaseline' accusation As soon as the post surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed the attention of netizens. One questioned, "Aren't you the same chap who got banned by the ICC for a suspect bowling action? Before casting aspersions on India look at your own history of being a cheat & getting caught at the international level." "Former Pak test player between! 😂," one joked. "Your countrymen use Vaseline up your asses to ease pain. We don't have such preferences." "Mental impotency of a Porkistani pdf-file," one added. While one joked, "Remote control was setup in the ball. It was such that Morkel and Gambhir could change direction of the ball by touching or blowing air on the TV screen. Techonologiaaa....." However, this is not the first time an ex-Pakistan pacer has accused India; earlier also the tampering of the ball's conditions by the Indian team was also questioned. FAQs Q. Who won the Oval Test? India Beats England by Thrilling 6 Runs to Level Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Series 2-2. Q. Who was the man of the series in IND vs ENG? Shubman Gill finishes as the top run-scorer of the series, and Siraj as the top wicket-taker.
