Sports Top 10: The Indian team under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav is currently on a tour of South Africa where they are playing a four-match T20 series against the hosts. Team India started the series with a resounding 61-run win, but suffered a three-wicket defeat in the second match. Now the third T20 match of the series between the two teams will be played today i.e. 13th November at Centurion’s Super Sports Park. Ahead of the upcoming mega auction of the Indian Premier League, Delhi Capitals have taken a big decision and announced the appointment of former Team India fast bowler Munaf Patel as their team’s new bowling coach.
The third T20 match between India and South Africa will be played at Centurion today.
The four-match T20 series between India and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1. This match will be played at Centurion Supersport Park. This match is going to be very important for both the teams as a win will eliminate the threat of losing the series. As for the pitch at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, it helps fast bowlers. The pitch here has a lot of bounce and pace, giving fast bowlers a chance to show more impact with their balls. The ball moves faster on the bat here than on other pitches in South Africa.
West Indies have announced their squad for the last three T20 matches
The West Indies team is currently playing a 5-match T20 series at home against England, of which the West Indies team suffered a one-sided defeat in the first 2 matches. Now Cricket West Indies has announced the squad for the last 3 matches of this series, with the return of fast bowler Alzari Joseph, who was suspended for the first two matches. The team’s star all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the entire series due to a left ankle injury. Shamar Springer has been included in the team as an all-rounder in place of Russell.
Rovman Powell (capt), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terence Hinds, Shai Hope, Aqeel Hossein, Alzari Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Scherfan Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Scharfen.
Sri Lanka appointed Neil McKenzie as their consultant coach for the upcoming tour of South Africa
Sri Lanka Cricket has roped in Africa legend Neil McKenzie as part of its coaching staff ahead of the tour of South Africa, appointing him as the Sri Lankan team’s consultant coach for the 2 matches of the series. This information was given by an official statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket. The first match of the series will be played at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban from 27th November to 1st December, while the second match will be played from 5th to 9th December at St. George’s Park in Gakebarha.
ICC has fined England player Reece Topley
England fast bowler Reece Topley was injured during the first T20 match against West Indies. He appeared very angry due to the constant injuries and after this he threw a chair in anger. The ICC fined him 15 percent of the match fee for throwing a chair. Topley injured his right knee while bowling during the first match of the series at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Delhi Capitals have appointed Munaf Patel as their bowling coach.
The Delhi Capitals team has already started strengthening its preparations. Delhi Capitals have appointed India’s World Cup winning player Munaf Patel as their team’s new bowling coach. Earlier, the franchise had appointed Hemang Badani as the new head coach of its team some time ago. Munaf Patel is currently 41 years old and has achieved many great achievements during his career. He has played all three formats of cricket for Team India.
Wanindu Hasaranga out of ODI series against New Zealand
The New Zealand team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka after badly defeating India in the three-Test series. The Kiwis ended the T20 series in Sri Lanka with a 1-1 draw, while they now have a three-match ODI series against the hosts. Before the start of this series, the Sri Lankan team has suffered a major blow in the form of former captain Vanindu Hasaranga. In fact, Hasaranga suffered a hamstring problem in the second T20I of the series, after which he has now been ruled out of the entire ODI series.
Mohammad Shami will play against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy
Mohammad Shami has been included in the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy. Bengal will play a match against Madhya Pradesh. Which is going to start from 13th November (Wednesday) in Indore. With Shami joining the Bengal team, his bowling attack will be strengthened. Mohammad Shami is out of ODI World Cup 2023 due to injury. Shami performed brilliantly for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Nauman Ali won the ICC Player of the Month award
In the Test series against England, Noman Ali played a total of two Test matches, taking a total of 20 wickets at an average of 13.85. The special thing is that he has surpassed Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Santner to win the Player of the Month award. Babar Azam last won Pakistan’s Player of the Month award in August 2023. Now after 14 months a player from Pakistan has managed to win this award.
Sanju Samson has a chance to overtake Rohit Sharma
Sanju Samson has become the new opening batsman for Team India in T20 Internationals. He is also taking full advantage of his experience. Captain Surya has also given him many opportunities. He can now overtake Rohit Sharma in the list of Indian batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 cricket this year. In fact, Rohit Sharma has hit 46 sixes in T20 cricket this year. Sanju Samson also has as many sixes in his name. If Sanju hits a six in the third T20 match, he will surpass Rohit Sharma on this list. Abhishek Sharma’s name is on top in this list. He has hit 60 sixes in T20 cricket this year.
Amelia Kerr won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award
The New Zealand women’s team recently won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 title, in which Amelia Kerr played the most important role. Now ICC has named Amelia Kerr as the Women’s Player of the Month for the month of October. After winning the ICC Women’s Player of the Month title, Amelia Kerr said it was an honor to receive the award as there are many world-class cricketers around the world who deserve it.
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