‘Bangladesh batted well but we are still ahead’ Keshav Maharaj after the end of the third day’s play
The first test match between Bangladesh and South Africa is being played in Dhaka. Keshav Maharaj (Image Credit- Twitter The first match of the ongoing Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa (BAN vs SA) is being played at the Sher-e-Bangladesh Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. So the third day of the game ended today on 24th October. At stumps on the third day, the hosts led South Africa by 81 runs. Earlier, Bangladesh was all out for just 106 runs in the first innings. South Africa scored 308 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 202 runs over hosts Bangladesh. After this, Bangladesh could not show anything special in the second innings and lost 6 wickets for 112 runs. But after this, a partnership of 138 runs was seen for the 7th wicket between Mehdi Hasan Miraj (87*) and Zakir Ali (58), due to which Bangladesh made a comeback in the match to some extent. At the time of stump on the third day, Bangladesh had scored 283 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in the second innings after 85 overs. Currently, Miraj is present at the crease with 87* and Naeem Hasan with 16*. At the end of the day’s play, a big statement from South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has come out. Keshav Maharaj gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the end of the third day’s play of the first Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa, Keshav Maharaj quoted Times Live as saying – Bangladesh batted well and with the ball used a little, the conditions became a little better, But I would say we are still ahead. They have the lead, but we have three wickets to take. Maharaj further said- So we want to stop them as early as possible, but I still think that considering the good job we have done with the bat in our first innings, we are in the pound seat. Ideally, we would like to restrict them to 100 runs or below, so it will be important that we get off to a good start in the morning and then assess the match from there.
IND vs NZ 2024: Captain Tom Latham gave a big update regarding Kane Williamson’s injury.
Williamson is currently recovering from groin injury. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson (Image Credit- Twitter A three-match Test series is currently being played between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ). So, in the first test match of this series played in Bengaluru, veteran batsman Kane Williamson could not participate due to injury. Also, Williamson is now out of the second test match to be held in Pune. He is currently recovering from a groin injury and there is doubt over Williamson’s participation in the third Test match as well. Captain Tom Latham has confirmed that he is recovering, but there is no definite time frame for his return yet. The 32-year-old captain also said that Williamson’s progress is being monitored on a daily basis, and he looks forward to working closely with the medical team. He also said that his availability in the third Test will be decided only after the Pune match. Tom Latham gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the second Test match between India and New Zealand, captain Tom Latham said in India Today – It is a day-to-day matter regarding Kane’s fitness. Hopefully he will be ready soon. He’s obviously working closely with the medical team at home, and it’s just a matter of waiting a bit. Hopefully, we will know something more after the second test. From the statement given by Tom Latham, you can guess that Williamson is still not completely fit. After this, there is doubt over his playing in the third Test match to be played in Wankhede, Mumbai. It will be interesting to see how soon Williamson is going to be fit?
Cricket Highlights of 23 October 2024: Today’s top news, social trends, statistics and records made in the match
Cricket Highlights: Know key stats, social trends and latest news from today’s match. Historical events of this day and which cricketer’s birthday is it today. Sikander Raza (Photo Source: Cricket Highlights of 23 October 2024: Today’s Top News: Today’s Top Cricket News Rishabh Pant has seen a big rise in his test batting ranking. He has left Virat Kohli behind and has come to sixth position. If Shami misses BGT 2024, then Mayank Yadav should be included in the team in his place: Brett Lee ‘Being a Bangalore boy, it would be nice to play for RCB’ Abhinav Manohar ahead of IPL mega auction Dale Steyn included in England Lions team as bowling consultant “Social media does not decide the playing eleven” – Gautam Gambhir said on the criticism of KL Rahul Zimbabwe scored a new record of 344 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-regional Africa Qualifier against Gambia, breaking the previous record of highest T20I total held by Nepal (314 runs) “He is fit, he will do wicketkeeping tomorrow” – Head coach Gambhir gave a big update on Pant’s fitness. Today’s Social Trends: Which cricket players and news dominated social media today? #IPL2025 #IPLAuction #Thala #INDvsPAK #ViratKohli #Melbourne #IshanKishan #BorderGavaskarTrophy #INDvsNZ #ShubmanGill #KLRahul #GautamGambhir #Pune Cricket Records, on This Day: Records and figures to be made today, October 23, 2024 1. Most runs for Bangladesh in the WTC 2023-2025 cycle 534 – Mehdi Hasan Miraj (16 innings)478 – Mominul Haq (17 innings)452 – Mushfiqur Rahim (13 innings)438 – Nazmul Hussain Shanto (17 innings)311 – Zakir Hasan (16 innings) 2. Most wickets for Bangladesh in the WTC 2023-2025 cycle Mehdi Hasan Miraj (16 innings)24 – Taijul Islam (11 innings)23 – Hasan Mahmood (10 innings)13 – Nahid Rana (8 innings)13 – Shakib Al Hasan (10 innings) 3. Highest total in T20 International 344/4 – Zimbabwe vs Gambia, Nairobi, 2024 314/3 – Nepal vs Mongolia, Hangzhou, 2023, Asian Games 297/6 – India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024 286/5 – Zimbabwe vs Seychelles, Nairobi, 2024 278/3 – Afghanistan vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019 278/4 – Czech Republic vs Türkiye, Ilfov County, 2019 268/4 – Malaysia vs Thailand, Hangzhou, 2023, Asian Games 267/3 – England vs West Indies, Taroba, 2023 4. Most sixes in an innings in T20 18 – Sahil Chauhan – vs Cyprus, Episkopi, 2024 16 – Hazratullah Zazai – vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019 16 – Finn Allen – vs Pakistan, Dunedin, 2024 15 – Sikandar Raza vs Gambia, Nairobi, 2024 15 – Zeeshan Kukikhel – vs Austria, Lower Austria, 2022 5. Highest individual score in T20 International (Full Members) 172(76) – Aaron Finch vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2018162*(62) – Hazratullah Zazai vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019156(63) – Aaron Finch vs England, Southampton, 2013145*(65) – Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2016137(62) – Finn Allen vs Pakistan, Dunedin, 2024133*(43) – Sikandar Raza vs Gambia, Nairobi, 2024 6. Most runs given in an innings in T20 international matches 0/93 (4) – Moses Jobarteh vs Zimbabwe, Nairobi, 20240/75 (4) – Kasun Rajitha vs Australia, Adelaide, 20191/72 (4) – Chris Soule v New Zealand, Edinburgh,…
ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant made a big jump in the rankings, left Kohli behind, Hitman-Gill suffered loss
Rishabh Pant has moved to sixth position in the rankings, leaving behind Virat Kohli. Rishabh Pant (Photo Source: Getty Images) Under the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, Test series are currently being played between India and New Zealand, South Africa and Bangladesh, Pakistan and England. India had to face defeat by 8 wickets against New Zealand in the first test match of the series. On the other hand, Pakistan defeated England by 152 runs in the second test, after which the series is tied at 1-1. Meanwhile, ICC has released the latest Test rankings. Indian young batsman Rishabh Pant has seen a big rise in his Test batting ranking. He has left Virat Kohli behind and has come to sixth position. At the same time, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have suffered huge losses. Rishabh Pant reached sixth position with 745 rating. England player Joe Root is at first place in the ICC Test batting rankings with 917 rating points. New Zealand player Kane Williamson is not part of the series against India due to injury. He is at second position with 821 rating points. England player Harry Brook is in third place with 803 rating points. Whereas, Yashasvi Jaiswal (780) is at fourth place and Steve Smith (757) is at fifth place. Rishabh Pant played a brilliant inning of 99 runs in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand. After this inning, he has jumped three places from 9th to 6th in the rankings with a rating of 745. At the same time, Virat Kohli has slipped one place to 8th position with 720 rating points. Salman Ali Aga also benefited England player Ben Duckett also got an increase in the ranking. He has jumped three places to reach 11th position with 706 rating points. Whereas Salman Ali Aga has jumped 8 places and is at 14th position with 684 rating points. Rohit and Gill suffered loss Rohit Sharma scored 2 and 52 runs in the first test against New Zealand. He has slipped two places to joint 15th position with 683 rating points. At the same time, Shubman Gill who could not play the first test due to injury. He has lost four places and is joint 19th with 677 rating points. Rachin Ravindra jumped 36 places Rachin Ravindra scored 134 and 39 runs in the first test against India. He has made a huge jump of 36 places and reached 18th position with 681 rating points. This is also his best ranking till date. ICC latest test batting ranking- 1. Joe Root (England) – 917 rating points 2. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 821 rating points 3. Harry Brook (England) – 803 rating points 4. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 780 rating points 5. Steve Smith (Australia) – 757 rating points 6. Rishabh Pant (India) – 745 rating points 7. Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 728 rating points 8. Virat Kohli (India) – 720 rating points 9. Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 720 rating points 10. Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 716 rating points
October 22, Evening News Headlines: All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening.
This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today. (Image Credit- Twitter/X) 1. Good news for Indian fans, big report came out regarding the host of cricket match in LA28 Olympics. Many people are eagerly waiting for the Los Angeles Olympics. Let us tell you that cricket has also been included in the 2028 edition of this spectacular mega event. According to the report of Sportico, ‘Like other new sports, cricket is also facing difficulty in finalizing the venue. But the venue is very less. Actually, the organizers of LA28 want that Indian fans can enjoy cricket thoroughly and for this they will have to finalize a great venue. 2. IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli is ready to perform brilliantly in the second test to be played at MCA, star batsman leaves from Mumbai for Pune. Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli was seen at Mumbai’s private airport today i.e. on 22nd October, before the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Pune. Let us tell you that the second test between Team India and New Zealand is starting from October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. 3. T20 World Cup 2024: Sanju Samson was dropped 10 minutes before the final, the batsman himself revealed India ended the years-long ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson has made a big revelation regarding that final match. Sanju Samson did not play a single match in this tournament, but was going to play directly in the final. However, 10 minutes before the toss, captain Rohit Sharma had decided to drop Samson. 4. IND vs NZ: Good news for Team India before the Pune test match, star player fully fit. The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune from October 24. Before this test match, a good news has emerged for Team India. Indian team’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant was injured during the first Test match played against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Now the good news related to Pant is that he is fit for the Pune Test match and there is no threat to his place in the playing eleven. 5. Ishan Kishan returns to Team India, will be seen playing on Australia tour India A Squad For Australia Tour: BCCI has announced the India A squad for the Australia tour on Monday. Ishan Kishan has returned to this team, he has been selected as a wicketkeeper batsman in the 15-member India A team. Whereas Rituraj Gaikwad will be seen captaining India A. Abhimanyu Easwaran has been made the vice-captain. Easwaran has scored four centuries in his last four first-class matches. 6. Big changes are going to happen in Test and ODI formats, ICC may take decision soon To promote the Test and ODI formats, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering making some changes. Under this change, there will…
BAN vs SA: Kyle Verreynne’s century gives South Africa a strong lead
The first test match between Bangladesh and South Africa is being played in Dhaka. Kyle Verreynne (Image Credit- Twitter X) Currently a two-match Test series is being played between Bangladesh and South Africa (BAN vs SA). So the first match of this series is being played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. In this match, Kyle Verreynne’s century innings has given South Africa a strong lead against the host team. Let us tell you that in the match against Bangladesh, he scored 114 runs in 144 balls in the first innings. During this innings the player hit 8 fours and 2 sixes. Apart from Kayal, Viaan Mulder also played a half-century of 54 runs. See Kyle Verreynne’s reaction after scoring a century Take a bow, Verreynne! Kyle Verreynne joins an exclusive club, becoming only the 3rd designated South African wicketkeeper to score a Test century in Asia!#BANvSAonFanCode pic.twitter.com/9wYQ2a6Qro — FanCode (@FanCode) October 22, 2024 On the other hand, if we tell you the condition of this match, in front of the excellent bowling of South Africa, the first innings of host Bangladesh was reduced to just 106 runs in 40.1 overs. So after this, South Africa lost all its wickets for 308 runs in 88.4 overs in the first innings. South Africa has taken a lead of 202 runs on the basis of first innings. So if we tell you the status of this match, till the time of writing the news, host Bangladesh has scored 90 runs at the loss of three wickets after 25 overs in the second innings. At the crease, Issyam Mahmood Hasan Joy is batting with 35* and Mushfiqur Rahim with 23*. On the other hand, South Africa bowlers have performed amazingly in the match so far. The Proteas bowler, who bowled out Bangladesh for 106 runs in the first innings, has so far taken three wickets for Bangladesh. Shadman Islam 1, Mominul Haq 0 and captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto are out after scoring 23 runs. For South Africa, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has got 1 success and spinner Keshav Maharaj has got 1 success. It will be worth watching whether host Bangladesh is able to make a comeback in this match or not?
Prithvi Shaw dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji team, got this punishment due to poor fitness
28-year-old left arm spinner Akhil Herwadkar has been brought in place of Prithvi Shaw. Prithvi Shaw (Image Credit- Instagram) Mumbai cricket team has played two matches so far in the current Ranji Trophy season, out of which they have won only one and lost one match. Mumbai has to play its next match against Tripura at MBB Stadium in Agartala from 26 to 29 October. The squad has been announced for this match. Mumbai has not kept star opener Prithvi Shaw in that squad. Akhil Herwadkar has been selected in the Ranji Trophy match in place of Prithvi Shaw in the Mumbai team, he has played 41 matches so far in his career. Another change was seen in the team announced on Monday 21st October in the form of Tanush Kotian. Kotian has been released from the team as he has been selected in the India A team to tour Australia. Tanush Kotian has been replaced by 28-year-old left-arm spinner Karsh Kothari. The media release of Mumbai Cricket Association i.e. MCA has not given any information as to why Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the team, but reports have claimed that there is a fitness problem with him. Prithvi Shaw has said in an Insta story that he is taking a break, but the truth is something else. For this reason Prithvi Shaw was dropped from Mumbai team According to the report of Cricbuzz, the Mumbai team selectors and people associated with the team management believe that Shaw is overweight. It has also been found that he does not take the net practice sessions seriously and attends them irregularly. At the same time, other Indian players in the team like Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur and even captain Ajinkya Rahane are regular in their practice sessions. But Prithvi Shaw has been continuously skipping practice sessions. He leaves two seasons after one season. According to a senior MCA source, the selectors and the team management, including the captain and coach, were unanimous in their decision to keep Shaw out of the team.