The Test season is loading as India prepares to face Bangladesh in a two-Test series beginning on 19th September 2024. The first IND vs BAN Test will be held in Chennai, where both teams have already begun their preparations. During practice, Rohit Sharma faced spinners, while Virat Kohli struggled against Jasprit Bumrah. There are also rumours about England’s cricket legend James Anderson continuing in franchise cricket and speculation that Ryan Reynolds might own a cricket team in Wales.
Jasprit Bumrah Troubling Virat Kohli
The Indian cricket team is practising intensively in Chennai. All 16 squad members were present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for their third practice session since the team assembled on 12th September.
A key highlight of the training was the contest between two of India’s finest, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. On the red-soil pitches, the ball was doing its tricks, with Bumrah moving it both ways, testing Kohli’s outside edge and stumps. While Kohli faced the pacers, Indian captain Rohit Sharma worked hard against the spinners in the nets.
James Anderson may continue playing cricket
Legendary English bowler James Anderson has retired from international cricket but might continue playing in other formats. Reports from the UK suggest that a Major League Cricket (MLC) team has shown interest in him. If everything falls into place, Anderson could be playing in the USA next season for the third edition of the MLC.
Shardul Thakur back in action
Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to make his comeback after being sidelined for four months. Thakur underwent ankle surgery on 12th June and appears to have recovered. If all goes well, he should rejoin the Mumbai side for the Irani Cup match against Rest of India in October.
Is Shaheen Afridi the most overworked bowler?
Gary Kirsten, Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, has stated that premier pacer Shaheen Afridi is the most overworked fast bowler globally. Since his debut in 2018, Afridi has been Pakistan’s top bowler across formats. His reliability was so high that he chose to continue bowling in the 2022 T20 World Cup Final despite being injured.
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to own a cricket team
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is reportedly interested in making his own move. The Welsh Fire, a Cardiff-based team in The Hundred, has caught the eye of Reynolds and his business partner Rob McElhenney, who are already well-known as co-owners of Welish football club Wrexham AFC.
Indian Hockey team in Asian Champions Trophy finals
Good news for India from Hockey, the Indian team has reached to the finals of Asian Champions Trophy. The defending champions beat South Korea 4-1 in the semifinal held in Hulunbuir, China. Uttam Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh each scored a goal, while Harmanpreet Singh earned a brace. The team will face the hosts China in the finals.
