Back in form, Prithvi Shaw breaks First-class test record

Prithvi Shaw Triple Century (379)

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Young Indian opener Prithvi Shaw has excelled since getting back into shape during the Ranji Trophy matches against Assam. The 23-year-old batsman recorded Mumbai's second-highest individual score in Ranji Trophy history.

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After initially recording his first triple century in the Ranji Trophy and then exceeding the batting records of illustrious Indian batsmen like Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar, he now has the second-highest total in the history of the competition.

Shaw had 379 runs off 383 balls and a strike rate of 98.96 when hitting. He made 49 fours and four sixes. Batting alongside skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Shaw guided Mumbai to a first-innings total that was close to 608.

Recently, Prithvi Shaw was having trouble finding his form. As opposed to his previous total of 160 runs over the course of seven innings, Prithvi Shaw now has 379 runs in a single inning thanks to his triple century. He undoubtedly made a case for himself with this innings, demonstrating that his ability and level of skill are too great for you to ignore.

In addition to breaking Sunil Gavaskar's 340-run Ranji Trophy record for Mumbai, the 23-year-old also outperformed VVS Laxman and Cheteshwar Pujara, two other illustrious Indian batters who were famed for their prowess in Test matches.

While Laxman scored 353 runs for Hyderabad against Karnataka in the 1999–2000 season, Pujara scored 352 runs for Saurashtra against Karnataka in the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy season.

The highest first-class cricket score by an Indian batsman still stands at 443, made by Bhausaheb Nimbalkar for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in a Ranji Trophy game, even after 68 years.

ILT20: Marcus Stoinis joins Sharjah Warriors for inaugural ILT20

 

Stoinis expected to join Sharjah Warriors after Melbourne Stars' last league-stage game in the BBL on January 25 

Marcus Stoinis has become the latest big-ticket T20 player to join the UAE's ILT20, signing with Sharjah Warriors for the month-long tournament starting on January 13. He is the second Australian cricketer in the inaugural edition of the tournament after Chris Lynn. Who will link up with Gulf Giants after playing 11 games for Adelaide Strikers in the ongoing BBL?

Whether Stoinis' arrangement will be similar to Lynn's - split between the BBL and the ILT20 - is unclear, with Stoinis' team Melbourne Stars currently bottom of the eight-team BBL table. Stoinis is likely to join the ILT20 when the league stage of the BBL ends on January 25.

"It's a massive opportunity for me personally to notch up some crucial playtime at a tournament like this in the UAE ahead of a busy year that's going to be full of cricket," Stoinis said in a statement. "These are extremely exciting times for international franchise cricket and I am glad to be playing a part of a team like Sharjah Warriors in the league's history-making inaugural edition."

At Warriors, Stoinis will join a number of top T20 players, like Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mohammad Nabi, Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

When will ILT20 will take place? 

The International League T20 (ILT20) is a 20-over cricket tournament to be played in the United Arab Emirates. The first edition of the tournament was originally scheduled to take place during January and February 2022. But it was rescheduled to take place from January 2023, with six teams competing.

What is ILT T20? 

The International League T20 (ILT20) is a 20-over cricket tournament will be at the United Arab Emirates. The first edition of the tournament originally to take place during January and February 2022. But it gets reschedule to take place from January 2023, with six teams competing.

How many teams are in ILT20 League in UAE? 

The six teams – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals. Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors – will play in a double round-robin league,

Sharjah Warriors ILT20 squad: Moeen Ali (capt), Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes. Marcus Stoinis, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Naveen ul-Haq, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Benjamin. Joe Denly, Karthik Meiyappan, M Javed Siddique, Alishan Sharafu. M Jawad Ullah, Mark Deyal, JJ Smit, Bilal Khan

 

 

Mission 2024: Indian T20 Team Under New Skipper Hardik Pandya Prepares Without 'Big Three'

 

The followers of Indian cricket got more than a glimpse of Hardik's vision for the team when led the team to victory in the rain-hit T20 series in New Zealand.

With the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting here on Tuesday. Hardik Pandya will be expected to start off his full-time T20 captaincy tenure on a daring note. As the Indian T20 side gets ready to begin life without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul. When Hardik guided the Indian cricket team to victory in the rain-delayed T20 series in New Zealand. Indian cricket fans got more than just a glimpse of his plans for the squad. The Indian team does not prioritize the shortest format during an ODI World Cup year. But the series will allow Hardik to begin making preparations for the future. Notably the T20 World Cup in 2024.

India's famed top three Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Rahul are not part of the squad and irrespective of their T20 future. The team must prepare for life without them.

The problem with the current Indian T20 team in the recent past has been distinct lack of intent and ability to play the fearless cricket.

The Combinations in the T20:

Rishabh Pant, who suffered a horrific car crash last week, opened for the team in New Zealand alongside Ishan Kishan. Pant was anyway not picked for the Sri Lanka series. Making Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad opening combination most likely for the first T20 at the high-scoring Wankhede Stadium.

Both Kishan and Gaikwad have been bonafide IPL stars for a past few years and this is their real chance to show their wares without worrying about their place in the side.

With next T20 World Cup at least 18 months away, the duo is expected to get a fair run although the number of T20 Internationals this year is less than 15 with ODI gaining more precedence.

Shubman Gill, who is yet to make his T20 debut, is another opening option for Hardik. At number three, the skipper will rely on the brilliance of world's No. 1 batter Suryakumar Yadav. With Hardik keen to have six bowling options in the playing 11. Deepak Hooda could be a likely starter for Tuesday's game.

For the one opening in the middle order, the management will have to decide between Sanju Samson and uncapped Rahul Tripathi. Tripathi has been warming the bench for some time, and he may continue doing so against Sri Lanka. But Samson should start because of his experience.

Although Mukesh Kumar and uncapped Shivam Mavi were named in the squad, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, and Umran Malik are more likely to make up the pace bowling three.

India has the option of including Washington Sundar and Axar Patel. Which would increase the number of all-rounders on the roster. Yuzvendra Chahal, a skilled spinner, is anticipated to take the field in game one of the series.

Reigning Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka will be no pushovers for India even in their own conditions.

Sri Lanka have rewarded the star performers of the Lanka Premier League Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne and Sadeera Samarawickrama by including them in the team for the India series.

Both Fernando and Karunaratne have made a comeback and will be looking to make an impactful contribution.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be their key batter in the middle-order.

India:Hardik Pandya (captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Deepak Hooda. Rahul Tripathi. Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal. Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh Kumar.

Sri Lanka:Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama. Kusal Mendis (VC for ODIs), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (only for T20Is), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva. Wanindu Hasaranga (VC for T20Is), Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay (only for ODIs). Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha. Nuwanidu Fernando (only for ODIs), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara (only for T20Is).