Mohammed Siraj: My mother asked me to stay back and fulfill father’s wish

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Mohammed Siraj: My mother asked me to stay back and fulfill father’s wish

Mohammed Siraj: My mother asked me to stay back and fulfill father’s wish. Indian pacer reveals what his mother said after father’s demise. Mohammed Siraj: My mother asked me to stay back and fulfill father’s wish.

The young Indian pacer reveals his mother said, “to stay back and complete your father’s wish to play for India.” Mohammed Siraj lost his father on Friday after the 53 years old lost his life due to a lung ailment in Hyderabad.

Mohammed Siraj is currently with Team India in Australia for the long grueling season with the Kangaroos. The Board of Control for Cricket in India gave the pacer an option to return home for the last rites but he chooses to stay with the team and perform to accomplish his late father’s dream.

My Father wanted me to represent India:

“It is a very big loss for me, my father always supported me. It was his dream that I keep on playing for India and make the country proud. I just want to fulfill my father’s dream and that is why I keep on thinking that my father will always be there with me,” Siraj told BCCI.TV.

“My mother told me to stay with the team in Australia and perform well. Everyone has to go one day. Today is your dad, some other day it will be me. You just need to focus on what your dad wanted you to do.”

The RCB pacer comes from a humble background and his father supported him with every possible resource.

Virat’s Advice to stay Strong:

Siraj also disclosed how India’s skipper Virat’s advice pushed him to stay strong.

“Virat told me not to get tensed and to be strong in hard times. Your father wanted you to play for India, focus on that,” Siraj on BCCI.TV.

“I lost my support system. It is a very huge loss for me and my family. He wanted me to shine and play cricket for India, I am now focused to fulfill his dream.”

Siraj will be with the team for the upcoming Australian season which starts on November 27. The pacer is part of the Test series between India and Australia which will start from 17 December. This will be the debut season for the youngster in Tests.

Siraj had a good thirteenth season of IPL with Royal Challenger Bangalore. The young pacer played 9 games and managed 11 scalps under his belt with an economy of 8.68. Although he did not play the full season due to team combinations, he provided enough strength to the bowling unit and picked crucial wickets under pressure.

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Australia vs India: Warner says he will not involve in any sledging

Australia vs India: Warner says he will not involve in any sledging. Australian opener reckons he will be humble throughout. Australia vs India: Warner says he will not involve in any sledging.

The left-handed star Australian opener vowed he will not respond to any of the comments during the series against India. The star batsman while talking to news agency AFP said that he will be more humble towards the opposition and will try to reply with my sword.

The southpaw says he has learned from his past tour to India not to indulge in any conversations. Warner said, Team India prefers to have some conversation especially during tests, I will keep myself in control and it would be better if my teammates also do the same and reply with the performances.

“The last time we toured in India they really engaged us like that.”

We are learning over the time, especially myself, if you look not to take part in that, you are almost reversing the effect by ignoring it, trying to make it in, using your bat.”

“You don’t really know what impact these (commenting and sledging) will have on our teammates. So you have to be a bit more humble and respectful towards the opposition,” Warner added.

The left-handed batsman is also concerned about the image he will be portraying to his kids. He needs to be more patient and kind.

You have to be patient, not get too aggressive, not get angry when the kids aren’t listening,” he said. “So I’m getting tested on and off the field.”

Warner hints on the opening spot:

Warner also backed his opening partner Joe Burns, who is getting a tough competition from the young talent Will Pucovski for the opening spot.

“I and Joe have spend a lot of time together batting, we know what we’re about when we’re out there.”

“Obviously, we won a lot of games last year. So for me, you don’t break something that’s actually working.”

David Warner hails the young rising talent Will Pucovski for his splendid performance for Victoria.

“Will is an amazing player and an exceptional talent and a great player in the years to come.”

Australia and India will start the tour on 17 November with the three matches ODI series backed by the three-match T20I series. The last of all will be the four-match historic Test series.

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Rohit and Ishant need to leave for Australia in 4-5 days: Ravi Shastri

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Rohit and Ishant need to leave for Australia in 4-5 days: Ravi Shastri

Rohit and Ishant need to leave for Australia in 4-5 days: Ravi Shastri. Team Indias head coach, Ravi Shastri said Rohit and Ishant need to fly to Australia if they want to take part in the test series. Rohit and Ishant need to leave for Australia in 4-5 days: Ravi Shastri.

Team India’s head coach opened about the participation of the senior players in the Test cricket held in Australia. Ravi Shastri in conversation with ABC sports told that Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma need to arrive on Australian soil for participation in the upcoming historic test series.

Both the veteran players are currently under rehab at National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore headed by director Rahul Dravid. Rohit Sharma was ruled out by the left hamstring injury in the match against Kings XI Punjab which subsequently went for double super over. However the speedster, Ishant Sharma was sent to rehab due to side strain in the first match of Delhi Capitals.

Both the talented cricketers have been seen practicing at NCA.

Shastri on Rohit Sharma:

“Rohit is going through some tests at NCA and that will decide how long he needs to take a break. But things will start becoming difficult once he is asked to wait for too long, because then you are talking of the quarantine again, which might make it really tough for even him to come just in time for the Test series.”

After reaching the host country, Australia both the player, who is currently at NCA, will have to undergo 14 days mandatory quarantine period. Team India will play 3 days warm up test on December 11. Therefore to complete the isolation period to play the warm-up test, both the player needs to make sure they arrive in Australia by November 26.

Shastri told that “Rohit was never going to play the limited over series against Australia, they were just looking how much rest is needed to recover fully. You cannot afford to take a long rest. If they are to play the longest format or the red/pink ball series they got to be in flight in the next three-four days.”

Ravi Shastri on Ishant Sharma:

Shastri on Ishant Sharma,” The similar case to Rohit Sharma. You don’t really know how quickly he will be given permission to fly. Like I said earlier, if you need to play the test series, you need to be here in the next three-four days’ time.”

Rohit Sharma during his interview few days back said that he is completely fine now. He is recovering very well. Some work needs to be done and I am ready to go.

The dashing opener also talked about his role in the test matches. He said, he is prepared to play at any given position. I know how to bounce back once left out.

India and Australia will lock horns for three ODIs followed by the equal number of T20Is and to wrap the tour four essential test matches.

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IPL Report Card: 4,000 Crore Revenue, 30,000 Covid Tests and TV Viewership

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The luxurious cricket board earned 4,000 crores in Revenue from the Indian Premier League held in UAE. The statement also says, 30,000 RT-PCR Covid Tests were conducted for 1,800 individuals. TV viewership raised to 25 percent more than last year’s IPL.

According to the BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal, the report card of cash-rich IPL is finally out. The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League was the first major sporting event in 2020 conducted by BCCI after the pandemic outbreak throughout the world.

The Treasurer, Arun Dhumal in a report told the revenues earned by the board, conducting the event with spectators behind the closed bars. However, he did not disclose a complete breakdown of the revenue earned by the board and IPL.

With the unbending Covid rules in India, IPL was taken out to the UAE where it was hosted in stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The board had received formal invitations from two countries for hosting the cash-rich T20 League, UAE, and Sri Lanka. The board went with the former as it had hosted IPL earlier also and Players can commute with busses to reach the parks.

BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal:

In conversation with the BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, Dhumal said,” After Novac Djokovic tested positive for the virus, playing an exhibition match in Serbia and Croatia, we were in two minds. What if players get affected. Many people said no to conduct the tournament but Jay was confident to host the series.”

“The board successfully reduced 35 percent of the cost as compared to the previous IPL. We collected almost 4,000 crores of revenue in the tough times. Our TV viewership went 35 percent higher this challenging season. We got the highest opening viewership in all sporting leagues (Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings).”

“The officials told that almost 40 conference calls were made with endless hours to conduct the tournament. There were many virtual meetings to ensure the safety of the players and safe conduct of the games. Board sent a team to the UAE to keep a check on the arrangements and pre Games assessment.”

Teams were having at least 40 members in their squads, title winner Mumbai Indias carried most 150 members including hair dresser, make-up artist, etc. The board had booked 200 separate rooms, if any COVID case comes out, to keep other members secure and safe.

The first setback came after a few days of a quarantine period with some of CSK members were affected with the virus. We got in touch with the teams and found out they were asymptomatic and were in controlled positions.

The board successfully convinced the UAE government to cut down the COVID restrictions for the players. After the formal meeting between the two parties, the quarantine period cut down to just 7 days.

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5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia

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5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia

5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia. Players who can replace injured Rohit Sharma as the opener. 5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia.

Men in Blues’ most successful limited over opener, Rohit Sharma is given rest to recover well from the hamstring injury and to play the longest format of Cricket against Australia. India will surely miss the services of the 3 times double centurion in limited over cricket. However, this gives a lot of players an opportunity to step up and take a role in absence of the veteran.

India is all set to play its first international game after nine months, thanks to the pandemic. India will begin the long tour of Australia with ODIs followed by T20Is and to wrap Tests matches.

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Here is the list of 5 players who can probably open in absence of Rohit Sharma in ODIs and T20Is.

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5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener:

1. Sanju Samson:

Sanju Samson, India ||| 5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia
Sanju Samson, India | Image – Twitter
The mighty wicketkeeper-batsman showed his instincts during the IPL 2020. The Kerala based cricketer impressed everyone with his clean hitting. Although Rajasthan Royals finished last in the league stages, Sanju Samson was in a majestic form for the franchise.

Samson has outings in T20I but has not impressed as he lost his wickets early. However, he is yet to wear his ODI cap. Some brilliant performances in the Australian tour can help him play ICC T20 World Cup and don the gloves as a first choice wicketkeeper.

2. KL Rahul:

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 Orange Cap winner, Kannur Lokesh Rahul is a consistent performer for the Kings XI Punjab over the years. He is the first choice to open the innings with Shikhar Dhawan in limited over cricket.

Early in 2020, KL smacked good innings against New Zealand in T20Is and is in the form of his life. Skipper Kohli earlier used him as the middle-order batsman, however, Rohit Sharma is not available it is unlikely that he will play as a middle-order batsman.

The management and the skipper will open with him as he has impressed everyone and KL will also play the role of VIce Capitain.

3. Virat Kohli:

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Team India’s regular skipper will also be an option as the opener in limited over cricket. Virat Kohli has opened the innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore in past and was successful in providing a good foundation.

Kohli plays with a strike rate of 140 which is better than his regular career strike rate. He has registered all his 5 tons in IPL while opening the innings.

4. Mayank Agarwal:

Mayank Agarwal ||| 5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia
Mayank Agarwal | Image – PTI
The Karnataka batsman got the opportunity to play ODI against New Zealand earlier in 2020 when Rohit Sharma missed. He did not have a good debut series ending up with mere 36 runs.

However, the successful IPL performance will gift him an extra opportunity to come in and score. Mayank Agarwal played a significant role in the little triumph of KXIP. He registered his maiden IPL ton in IPL 2020 against RR.

Agarwal will be the perfect replacement for the experienced dashing opener. He also has splendid records in domestic circuits.

5. Shubman Gill:

Shubman Gill ||| 5 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma as Opener in T20I and ODI against Australia
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The young U-19 opener is one of the promising names in the list of players who can replace Rohit Sharma in the future. The Punjab based batsman is the only player to perform consistently for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020.

Gill don his ODI cap against Kiwis but the young lad, unfortunately, could not convert it to a memorable one scoring just 16 runs at the strike rate of 50.

However, he IPL performance will be good enough to give him a chance. He scored 440 runs in 14 outings for KKR and was the highest run-getter for Shahrukh Khan owned franchise.

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Australia vs India: Rohit Sharma, “Happy to bat anywhere, where management wants.” Team India’s dashing opener says I can bat anywhere in the order. Australia vs India: Rohit Sharma, “Happy to bat anywhere, where management wants.”

Rohit Sharma has enjoyed his new role in the longest format of the game as an opener but Rohit Sharma says, he is fully flexible to bat at any given position in the series against Australia. The limited over vice-captain will have a huge role to play alongside regular test batsman Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara in absence of the skipper. Virat Kohli will return back to India after the first test match for the birth of his child.

Rohit Sharma on his role:

Rohit Sharma in the detailed interview with PTI, “I will say you the same thing that I have told everyone all this while. I am happy to bat wherever the team wants me but I don’t know if they would change my role as an opener.”

The Mumbai-based batsman feels that the management will have discussed my role by the time I reach the host country. Rohit is currently at National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore to do his conditioning and strength training. He injured himself in the match against Kings XI Punjab.

“I am sure that the guys have figured out the possible roles when Virat will fly back home and who will open the innings.”

“Once I reach Australia probably I will have a clearer idea of what is going to happen.”

Australian Pitches and use of ball:

Mumbai Indians Skipper reckons that the character of Australian pitches has changed over the years. There is not that of bounce that it used to have earlier. Except for Perth, I don’t think other grounds offer you bounce in the present time.

“Nowadays as an opener, I will keep in mind playing as straight as possible. I will have to think about not playing pull or cut short and play in the “V” more.”

“Whoever bowls Starc, Cummins, or Hazlewood, they would definitely pitch it up and look for the movement, the use of bouncer will be minimized as there is no offering of bounce in the pitches.”

Hitman says there will be a majority use of pitches up balls and towards the bat. The use of Bouncers will be minimized. He quoted the example of Nathan Lyon, who picked 8 wickets in the Perth Test back in 2018-19.

“It was Nathan Lyon who picked 8 wickets in the test match in Perth, including a five-for. In Australia, half the job is done if you can start well upfront.”

How important are the basics in Test Cricket:

The dashing opener says, sticking on the basics is the key in test cricket and then you can develop your own technique around it. 

“I would be going with the basics of the red ball cricket and then top up with other things. That’s how you take the game forward in the longest format of Cricket.”

The 33 years old feels completely prepared for the test series against Australia.” I am prepared mentally, I have enough setbacks in past, long lay-offs due to injuries and poor form. I know how to come back strongly,” he signed off.

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India vs Australia: Mohd. Shami says he is Comfortable and in Right Zone post IPL

India vs Australia: Mohd. Shami says he is Comfortable and in Right Zone post IPL. Indian senior paces in talks with BCCI.TV said he is ready for the challenge. India vs Australia: Mohd. Shami says he is Comfortable and in Right Zone post IPL.

Team India’s lethal pacer says he is in the “right zone” after his performance in the Indian Premier League 2020 and says he is comfortably practicing for the Australia tour “without any pressure.”

Shami delivered one of his most successful seasons though they could not qualify. The craftiest pacer picked 20 scalps in 14 outings becoming the bowler with the most wicket for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2020. His five runs save in the double super over against defending champions is one of the highlights of his performance in the thirteenth edition of the Indian T20 League.

“My execution in Indian Premier League for KXIP has given a lot of boost to my confidence and put me in the right zone,” says Shami in BCCI.TV.

“The biggest gain for me is, I can practice for the upcoming season without any pressure. I have no burden on me right now. Feeling very confident at present.”

“I knew that IPL is going to be conducted sooner or later so I was working on myself, whole lockdown to be fit.”

Mohd. Shami took no time saying that Test Cricket is my priority right now and I am getting into the groove with the practice sessions over last one week.

Shami on India’s Bowling in Australia vs India:

“We have a long tour with Australia, starting with the limited over cricket and then pink ball/red-ball matches. My first priority is the long format of the game and I’m working on the lengths and seam movements.”

“I have always thought once you pitch the ball in the right area, you are going to be succeed in any format weather it is white ball or red ball.”

“You have to stick to the basics. The game is of control. I have controlled with the white ball, Now I need to practice it with the red ball. The basics are the same and we need to stick to it.”

This time the Australian lineup is tough with the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith which were absent in the victorious campaign in 2018-19.

“We have quality batsman in India. We bowl to them in nets, we don’t look at them. The team focuses on the skills that we require. One good ball and the game is over for the batsman.”

“Our pacers are lethal. They can clock at 140 kmph or even higher, you need that kind of attack in Australia. Our reserves are also quality and can do the same in a given opportunity.”

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IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021

IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021. Top 5 Players DC must be eyeing to retain in IPL 2021 (Retentions + Right To Match). IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: Under the leadership of young skipper, Shreyas Iyer and the eyes of Coach Ricky Ponting the fortunes of Delhi Capitals seems to be changed. Delhi for the first time in the history of IPL reached the finals though they didn’t win it. Delhi has the established core of young Indian talents and experienced overseas players. 

With the auctions to be conducted ahead of IPL 2021, Delhi would be looking to retain its key players who won matches for the side. Here is the list of top 5 players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain ahead of the fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021:

Shreyas Iyer:
Shreyas Iyer Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021
Shreyas Iyer Delhi Capitals (DC) | Image – BCCI/IPL
The Mumbai based young cricketer is an integral part of the franchise. Iyer was given the responsibility to lead the side midway in 2018 and in just two years he showed encouraging results to the franchise.

Under the eyes of head coach Ricky Ponting, Shreyas took the side to the playoffs in IPL 2019 and finals in the IPL 2020. The leadership role with the given time has improved and will see some more in the near future. 

The skipper in IPL 2020 led the side scoring 519 runs in 17 encounters and featured at 4th number in the list of Highest run-getters. Delhi once again will occupy him and make the squad around him.

Shikhar Dhawan:
Shikhar Dhawan Delhi Capitals DC IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021
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The “Gabbar” of Indian Cricket proved his mettle in the IPL 2020 season with the bat. Sometimes he looked off but he answered the critics with the back-to-back two centuries in IPL. He became the first-ever batsman in the history of IPL to hit back to back tons. 

His under pressure determination to score runs lifted him to the number 2 position in the list of highest run-getters in the thirteenth edition of IPL. He managed to get 618 runs in 17 games with a strike rate of 144.

Kagiso Rabada:
Kagiso Rabada Delhi Capitals DC IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021
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Delhi Capitals will never want to take an unwise decision to leave a South African pacer as they did with Trent Boult. Kagiso Rabada displayed a brutal consistency in the IPL. He not only picked the most wickets but also became the second most consistent bowler after Dwayne Bravo in IPL.

Rabada in 17 outings picked 30 scalps with an economy of 8.34. Delhi would definitely want to collect the services of pacer yet again.

Rishabh Pant:
Rishabh Pant Delhi Capitals DC IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021
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Definitely a forgetful season for Delhi’s wicketkeeper-batsman. Rishabh Pant was not in a good form the whole season except the finals where the southpaw managed to get to the fifty under pressure. However, the young lad showed how dangerous he can be in the IPL 2019. 

In 14 appearances he managed to middle 343 runs with a poor average of 31. The franchise should give a chance to the batsman and will keep him ahead of IPL 2021.

Marcus Stoinis:
Marcus Stoinis Delhi Capitals DC IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain in IPL 2021
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The Australian all-rounder was one of the players who caught the eyes of experts and fans. He does pull out things in Delhi’s favor not once but again and again. From delivering in the final over in the first game to open the innings to score under pressure good innings, he has been one of the finds for Delhi Capitals.

Stoinis with the services from the bat smashed 352 runs in 17 games with an impressive strike rate of 148. While with the ball he picked 13 scalps in 17 outings.

Ricky Ponting and franchise will need Stoinis services yet another time and will acquire him in the auctions.

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IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021. Here is the list of five players whom KXIP should keep. IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: KL Rahul led Kings XI Punjab witnessed a disappointing season as they could not make it to the business end and finished sixth in the league stages. KXIP with just a single win from the first seven games to five back to back wins, keeping playoffs hope alive showed both sides of the coin. Although KXIP could not get through the season softly but they got some key players whom they world definitely want to retain for the next season of the Indian Premier League.

Here is the list of top 5 players Kings XI Punjab should retain in IPL 2021.

Top 5 Players KXIP should retain in IPL 2021:

KL Rahul:
KL Rahul, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021
KL Rahul, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Image – BCCI/IPL
The Karnataka batsman was producing fire from the bat in IPL 2020. KL Rahul is with Kings XI Punjab for 3 years now and he scored more than 500 runs in all three seasons. This season was no different for him in terms of batting.

Rahul scored 670 runs in just 14 games with a strike rate of 129 and an average of 55.83. He remained unbeaten in the highest run-getters race in IPL 2020.

Talking about the captaincy, Rahul looked nervous at the start but later on found his feet. He managed to rotate the bowlers nicely throughout. Kings XI Punjab will go after him in IPL 2021.

Mayank Agarwal:
Mayank Agarwal Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021
Mayank Agarwal Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Image – BCCI/IPL
A surprising element came in the IPL as Mayank Agarwal came to open with the skipper Rahul. Before IPL 2020 Mayank was known as the test opener but he showed can bat in shorter formats too.

Playing with Rahul, he overshadowed him while batting and never looked out of form. Mayank in just 11 games smashed 424 runs with a strike rate of over 150 and averaging 38. He must be the name in the list of retentions for Kings XI Punjab.

Mohd. Shami:
Mohammad Shami Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021
Mohammad Shami Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Image – BCCI/IPL
The Indian pacer is now the regular face featuring as the performers of the season. Being the lone warrior throughout the tournament for the KXIP bowling unit, Shami delivered a remembering performance in IPL 2020.

The KXIP lead pacer picked 20 scalps in just 14 games for KXIP with an economy of 8.57. He played a key role in winning games for Punjab and will get a spot back in the Kings XI Punjab franchise.

Nicholas Pooran:
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The West Indies batsman was not at the peak of his touch in IPL 2020 but managed to produce some match-winning knocks. Looking to three years down the line from here, he will play a key role in KXIP’s success. In his 14 appearances, the West Indies batsman scored 353 runs with a strike rate of over 165.
Ravi Bishnoi:
Ravi Bishnoi Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). IPL 2021: Top 5 Players Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) should retain in IPL 2021
Ravi Bishnoi Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Image – BCCI/IPL
The young leg-spinner was on and off the play for Kings XI Punjab. However, the 20 years old player showed intent with bowling in all matches he got. There will be a lot of expectations with the young spinner as a lot of cricket is to be played. Punjab will retain him in IPL 2021 Auctions as he can be a key match-winner. 

Ravi Bishnoi in 14 outings trapped 12 scalps with an impressive economy of 7.37.

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IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma’s take on heated issue, why RCB cannot win IPL

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma’s take on heated issue, why RCB cannot win IPL. Rohit Sharma speaks on the heated topic of winning matches with other teams. IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma’s take on heated issue, why RCB cannot win IPL.

IPL 2021: A few days ago, the defending champions Mumbai Indians won their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Rohit Sharma got his fifth title as a captain and sixth as a player. The former Indian cricket players lauded Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians for the win.

However, at the same time, it was being speculated that Virat Kohli should leave the captaincy of Royal Challenger Bangalore. He has got the same platform which Rohit got but he could not manage to win any while the latter got 5 titles.

Rohit Sharma on detailed talks with the PTI also gave his views on the issue. He says, “Lot of people say that I can do it with other franchises also. Firstly, why shall I need to do it with other team? There are certain terms and conditions by which a team goes and I same way I also want to go, both as a player and as a leader.”

“No team can become good overnight. There needs a lot of work behind to become successful. It is just Mumbai Indians do not believe in changing and chopping a lot. Every player including Rohit Sharma was available in 2011 auctions. Just that Mumbai Indians (MI) picked and believed.”

MI Skipper on Trent Boult:

I am happy with the way our team works. They got us New Zealand pacer, Trent Boult. The pacer did wonders for the franchise in 2020. Picking crucial wickets in powerplays is very important and he fulfilled it. 

“New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was with DC last year, and with Sunrisers Hyderabad before that. We wanted someone to pick wickets upfront and swing the ball, we got him at the right time.”

“Trent Boult is someone whom we pursuit and I’m proud that we got him.”

It was extremely important for us to be in a happy space. MI did wonders for us providing a space where we can express ourselves. Being in a bio-bubble for 80 days is a big thing. Mumbai Indians didn’t let us feel any claustrophobic during the season. I am happy to be part of the franchise.

Rohit Sharma on Surya Kumar Yadav:

Rohit Sharma also talked about leadership and how he gives players the liberty to express themselves. He cited Surya Kumar Yadav’s example of how composed he was while dealing with Team India’s rejection.

“We were sitting in the team room and I could see how much dejected he was for not getting the national call. I didn’t go but he came to me and said, “Don’t worry I will get over it and win matches for MI.”

“That time I realized he was in the right path not only in terms of IPL but overall career.”

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