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“Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins

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“Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins

Cricket News: “Different style of coach is needed for this team” – Pat Cummins | Cummins spoke to the media after Justin Langer’s resignation

Australia captain Pat Cummins has broken his silence following Justin Langer’s resignation. Speaking to the media in Sydney ahead of Australia’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, Cummins provided some details about what the team was after from a coaching perspective after releasing a statement earlier in the day.

“This group looking forward, there’s a few things through the review process we really wanted and what was important to get the best out of our players” Cummins said.

“I think the players would benefit from a more collaborative approach [with the coach]. I think a big theme for this summer was being calm, more composed. That was really clear in the feedback from players, support staff and Cricket Australia.”

“That’s the direction we want to take the team.”

“Now is the right time for a different direction” – Pat Cummins

Cummins thanked Justin Langer for the job he did after coming in at a challenging time and that he loved working with him. Also, he credited the former coach for adjusting his style over the past six months after intense discussions before the T20 World Cup.

However, Cummins admitted that now is the right time for a different direction with important tours coming up in 2022.

“We believe it’s the right time for a different direction. It’s a matter of opinion, but we think it’s the right one”, Cummins said.

The captain then pointed to how the difference of opinion between Langer and the players ultimately led to this predicament.

“Difference of opinion. If you can’t resolve those differences of opinion, then it’s time for change. And that’s what’s happened” – said Cummins later in the press conference.

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Pat Cummins said the team needs a more collaborative approach with the coach going forward

“Completely disagree with Mitchell Johnson”

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson went in hard at Pat Cummins over the weekend following the news of Langer. Johnson, previously Cummins’ teammate, was scathing of Cummins the captain.

In his column for The West Australian, Johnson wrote, “Cummins might have delivered with the ball during the Ashes series, but he has failed his first big test as captain pretty miserably…. He’s clearly had an agenda to get in a coach he wants. His recent interviews have been gutless by not respecting his coach when he could have been upfront from the start.”

Cummins responded by saying he disagrees with the comments, but respected that he is entitled to his opinion and to defend a friend.

“He’s just sticking up for a mate,” Cummins said. “I absolutely disagree with what he said – he hasn’t reached out, and that’s fine, he’s sticking up for a mate. I know I can hold my head high, I’m fine,” said Cummins in response to a question on Johnson’s comment.

Australia move forward with Sri Lanka and Pakistan series

So little has been made of Australia’s upcoming five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, with the Langer saga dominating the headlines. The defending T20 World Cup champions will play the first of five matches against the Lions on February 11 at the SCG, before the series moves to Canberra and Melbourne.

“I think the players would benefit from a more collaborative approach. I think a big theme for this summer was being calm, more composed. That was really clear in the feedback from players, support staff and Cricket Australia.”

Pat Cummins

Australia will then tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998 for three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I. They have named their squad for the Test series, with Ashton Agar included to bolster the spin stocks.

Currently, Andrew McDonald is at the helm as the interim coach as Cricket Australia looks for Justin Langer’s replacement.

IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Key Players | Ahmedabad Pitch Report

Watching West Indies in ODIs is like a horror movie. Since the start of 2019, the men in maroon have lost 26 of their 47 ODIs, including four of their past five series with the latest being a demoralising 2-1 defeat at home to Ireland.

And things didn’t get better in the first ODI in India. Apart from Jason Holder’s resistance and Alzarri Joseph’s double-wicket over, the Windies were never in the game, succumbing the spin and guile of Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar. If they are to mount a challenge in this ODI series, it is their batting that needs to stand up and put runs on the board to leave the Indians with some thinking to do.

And it is an India side that is bound to get stronger. Three of the four players who had COVID-19 have restarted training, while KL Rahul is available again. Chahal and Washington Sundar were impressive in the spin department, partnering a pace attack that did show greater efficiency as compared to India’s recent disappointment in South Africa.

The task is simple for India. Continue building towards the 2023 World Cup with an all-round performance, particularly with the middle order contributing where possible. For the Windies, it is about getting into the game early and staying with India as long as they can.

Possible Playing 11

Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and Navdeep Saini had a light training session after testing negative for COVID-19. However, India could give them a little more time to recover and recoup.

KL Rahul is back from personal leave and could slot in as opener, meaning Ishan Kishan will miss out. Another option is KL Rahul coming in for Deepak Hooda.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. KL Rahul, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Rishabh Pant (wk), 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Deepak Hooda, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Prasidh Krishna

West Indies could stick with the same team in the quest to level the series.

West Indies: 1. Shai Hope (wk), 2. Brandon King, 3. Darren Bravo, 4. Shamarh Brooks, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Jason Holder, 8. Fabian Allen, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Kemar Roach

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Rohit Sharma looked in excellent touch in the first ODI. The skipper hammered a 51-ball 60, cut short by Alzarri Joseph when he looked set for more. It was another chapter in Rohit’s excellent record vs West Indies, which reads: 32 innings, 1,583 runs, avg. 60.88, SR 92.35.
  • At home, the numbers are even better for Rohit against the Windies: 17 innings, 1,100 runs, avg. 78.57, SR 101.10.
  • KL Rahul is set to return to the ODI lineup. He has a century and half-century in four ODIs vs West Indies.
  • It was certainly an uncharacteristic innings by Virat Kohli in the first ODI. The great batsman still has good numbers since his last ODI hundred back in August 2019, with an average of over 40 and strike rate in the 90s. He has crossed 50 ten times in this period.
  • Kohli has the most runs in India-West Indies ODIs, with 2,243 runs at an average of 70.09 and strike rate of 97.52.
  • Suryakumar Yadav was composed and classy as ever in what could have been a tricky situation for India in the first ODI. His 34* along with Deepak Hooda’s 26* led India home comfortably. Suryakumar now averages 65.56 in five ODIs.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal proved why he is one of the top contenders for leading wicket-taker in this IND-WI ODI series. He was outstanding in the first match, finding spin and drift to bamboozle the Windies en-route 4/49. Washington Sundar (3/30) was also brilliant.
  • Mohammed Siraj will be key once again in the powerplay, especially with his off-cutters. His battle with Shai Hope will make for interesting viewing. Prasidh Krishna had one of his finest days in an India shirt (2/29), and will be looking to back it up here.

West Indies:

  • Shai Hope will be key to the Windies’ hopes. He has the ability to hold an innings together. Despite his failure in the first match. Hope still has a terrific record against India, with 701 runs in 17 innings at an average of 50.07. In India, this average bumps up to 68.57 in nine matches.
  • Nicholas Pooran was looking in promising touch in the first ODI (18 off 25 balls) before falling LBW to Chahal. Pooran came into this series on the back of some good T20 form, so the Windies will be hoping for a big contribution.
  • Time to push Jason Holder up the order? His 57 saved the Windies from greater embarrassment in the first ODI. In fact, he has come out to bat 19 times before the 25th over since the 2015 World Cup, and he averages 35.25 and strikes at 88 in such circumstances.
  • Holder averages a respectable 33.75 with the bat in ODIs in India, but his bowling figures make for sorry reading. His seven wickets in India cost 87.14 apiece.
  • Alzarri Joseph has been one of West Indies’ bright spots in ODIs in recent times. He will once again look to hit the pitch hard but produce more economical bowling after his 2/45 in seven overs on Sunday.
  • The impressive Akeal Hosein has taken at least one wicket in each of his last 11 internationals.

Stats and Facts

  • Among players in the Windies squad, only Shai Hope averages more than Virat Kohli’s 40.68 since August 2019.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal’s average of 27.27 is the best among Indian spinners with at least 100 ODI wickets.
  • Since the start of 2019, West Indies’ top seven average just 34.33 per wicket in ODIs against Full Member sides excluding Ireland and Zimbabwe. Only Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have worse numbers.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

It was a tricky surface to bat on in the first ODI, with movement and turn available to the pace and spin bowlers. Dew didn’t play a huge role in the first match, but the captains may still look to chase anyway under lights. Expect the spinners to play a role once again.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Key Players | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Key Players | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope
  • Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder, Washington Sundar
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj

Match Prediction

India to win.

Also read: Post Justin Langer era soon to begin for Australia

3 U19 stars who will likely land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction

Vaibhav Tripathi
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3 U19 stars who will likely land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket News: 3 U19 stars who will likely land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction | 3 U19 stars who should find a home in IPL 2022

The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is just a few days away, and all teams are in the planning phase to shortlist potential players they can target in the auction.

To be specific, teams will be looking to build their core team around retained players for the next few years. And the franchises will be looking to invest in the future players as over the years a number of uncapped young talented individuals, yet to play an international, have used the most coveted league in the world as a platform to showcase their prowess and pedigree.

This year promises to be no different. The recently concluded U19 World Cup in the West Indies saw young players from various countries show their mettle and catch the eyeballs of many around the globe. In this article, we look at the three such U19 players who can get hefty deals during the IPL 2022 Auction on February 12 and 13.

Yash Dhull

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3 U19 stars who will likely land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction: Yash Dhull

India’s captain is one of the most promising talents from this year’s U19 World Cup. He is India’s key batter, and has produced some brilliant knocks including a match-winning hundred against Australia to take his team to the Final.

He will definitely be one of the most attractive young uncapped batters out there that the IPL franchises will bid for. He is an aggressive attacker of the ball and has a decent sense of game understanding that helps him choose his stance and aggression carefully.

A young quality middle-order Indian batter at 20 lakhs, Dhull is certain to be on the radar of many franchises. Aside from the batting, the Delhi batter is also a sharp fielder, and having him in the team will guarantee a long rewarding association.

Rajvardhan Hangargekar

The hard-hitting bowling all-rounder is going to steal the spotlight in the auction.

Apart from his prowess with the ball, the Maharashtra pacer has also exhibited his big-hitting skills in the tournament. With the ball, he can clock high 130’s and hit the deck hard. He’s regarded as the best six-hitter in the U19 team, so with the bat he can be used as a middle-order enforcer; someone who can take on the bowlers.

He showed his credentials as an all-rounder and he might cause a bidding war among the franchises. A tall player with a strong build who’s deadly with the new ball and can hit lusty blows with the bat is sure to attract bidders.

Hangargekar’s slightly higher base price of 30 lakh also suggests that he is confident of sparking heavy interest amongst the franchises.

Dewald Brevis

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3 U19 stars who will likely land a deal in the IPL 2022 Auction: Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis burst onto the scene at the U19 World Cup when he displayed his ability to score at a good clip irrespective of the plans and fields set against him, courtesy of his brilliant strokeplay.

Brevis aggregated a total of 506 runs in the 2022 U19 World Cup, going past Dhawan’s tally of 505 at 84.33 by scoring three half-centuries and two hundreds to become the top-scorer in a single edition.

The U19 star has already earned the nickname of “Baby AB” and he’s also likely to earn a contract in the upcoming mega auction. At the age of 18, he has already developed the 360° game with the bat and if required he can roll his arm over for a few overs of leg-spin. He has placed himself in the Rs 20 lakh bracket and he’s already on the radar of a few franchises.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

AUS vs SL T20Is: Post Langer era officially begins soon after resignation

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AUS vs SL T20Is: Post Langer era officially begins soon after resignation

AUS vs SL T20Is: Post Langer era officially begins soon after resignation | AUS vs SL T20Is: Five-match T20 series to begin on February 11

Life after Justin Langer begins quickly for Australia with the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka kicking off this Friday. The series is almost an afterthought amid the Langer situation, where the former coach rejected Cricket Australia’s short-term contract offer, ending nearly four years in the role.

Langer led Australia to its first ever men’s T20 World Cup triumph last November, but it will be interim coach Andrew McDonald at the helm for the upcoming series. The defending champions will play the first of five T20Is against Sri Lanka on February 11 in Sydney, which serves as preparation for another T20 World Cup this year, this time in Australia.

The home side will be looking to keep the momentum going after a convincing 4-0 Ashes triumph as well. According to 10cric, Australia start the series as strong favourites. They have won their past five T20Is against Sri Lanka, including a convincing victory in last year’s World Cup.

AUS vs SL T20Is: Australia aim to keep the T20 momentum going with some newer faces

Australia go into this series with a near full-strength squad. Aaron Finch will lead the side in a very important series for him personally after a lean 2021 with the bat. Ben McDermott, who was superb in the recent BBL 11, is likely to win an opening berth in the absence of David Warner. Also, expect Josh Inglis to get game time with Mitchell Marsh rested.

Eyes will be on Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade to see if they can continue their middle order brilliance from the T20 World Cup. Both saw Australia home in a thrilling Semi Final against Pakistan, and Stoinis himself credited his time in the IPL for his improvement.

Also, Australia will field a full-strength bowling attack – an attack that played a central role in reaching the 2021 World Cup Semi Finals and then winning the tournament.

Australia T20I squad: Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head*, Moises Henriques, Josh Inglis, Ben McDermott, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa

*Will miss first three matches

Sri Lanka to target Australia’s list of right-handers

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AUS vs SL T20Is: Wanindu Hasaranga will be key for Sri Lanka.

However, Sri Lanka have made improvements in recent times. With the emergence of the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka, the Island nation will be out to impress.

Hasaranga in particular is one to watch. He has a superb record against right-handers, and Australia’s lineup is with them. David Warner will be taking a much-needed rest, and Travis Head will miss the first three games after opting to play Sheffield Shield ahead of Australia’s long-awaited tour of Pakistan.

Of Hasaranga’s 52 T20I wickets to date, 43 of them are right-handers. Given Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne – the three venues for the series – can all suit spin; it is a clear avenue for the tourists to make a foothold in the series.

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shiran Fernando

3 players from Associate nations who can attract buyers in the IPL 2022 Auction

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3 players from Associate nations who can attract buyers in the IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket News: 3 players from Associate nations who can attract buyers in the IPL 2022 Auction | 3 players from Associate nations who can get a franchise in IPL

The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is all set to take place on February 12th & 13th in Bangalore. Earlier, it was informed that 1214 players registered themselves for the auction, and out of 1214, only 590 players have been registered for the IPL 2022 mega auction.

Out of the 590 players, seven associate players have been shortlisted to undergo the hammer at the IPL 2022 mega auction. These 7 cricketers are from Associate nations like USA, Nepal, Namibia, and Scotland, namely David Wiese, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sandeep Lamichhane, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif, and Ali Khan.

All seven players have displayed their skills in the 20-over format and will be hoping to participate in the World’s richest cricket league. In this article, we look at the three associate cricketers who may find a bidder at the Mega Auction.

Ali Khan

Ali Khan is the first and only player from the USA to be a part of an IPL franchise when he was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2020 edition of the IPL. He emerged as a proven wicket-taker from the Caribbean Premier League where he represented Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR).

The right-arm fast bowler has 53 wickets in 48 T20 matches. Ali Khan went unsold in IPL 2021 auctions, and would be hoping for a buyer in the IPL 2022 mega auction. The 31-year old right-arm medium pacer has set his base price at 40 lakhs and at this price he could well attract buyers as he has the raw pace and wicket-taking ability to make an impact if given an opportunity in the IPL.

Sandeep Lamichhane

Nepal’s globe-trotting spinner has played for all the top franchises in the best T20 leagues of the world, including for the Delhi Daredevils (as the Delhi Capitals were called back then) in the IPL. In 2018, Lamichhane made history when he was bought for Rs 20 lakhs by the Delhi-based franchise, becoming the first cricketer from Nepal to be sold in the IPL auction.

Lamichhane was a part of the Delhi Capitals squad in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. However, after not finding a place in the whole IPL 2020 season, he was released by the Delhi Capitals team in 2021. Sandeep was also shortlisted in the 40 lakhs base price category and considering the dominance of wrist spinners in T20 Cricket, he’s most likely to find a new home in the upcoming auction.

David Wiese

Namibia all-rounder David Wiese is one of three cricketers from his country in the IPL 2022 mega auction player shortlist. The Veteran all-rounder may be 36-years-old, but his attributes make him a suitable player for a competition like the IPL. Hence, despite his age, a few teams might go after his wealth of experience and his current form.

The ex-South African international caught everyone’s eyes in the T20 World Cup 2021 where he played a major role in Namibia’s Super-12 qualification. A bowler who can roll his arm over at any stage of the game and a batter who can strike big while batting in the lower middle order, Wiese is a complete package and can be a valuable asset to any of 10 IPL teams.

Wiese has been part of Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore in the past. He might just receive an opportunity to make a comeback for just 50 lakhs in the IPL 2022 mega auction. It’s most likely that he’ll not be left unsold this time as teams will be hunting for a quality all-rounder and of late David Wiese has shown that he’s quality.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 15

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QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 15

QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 15 | QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Today | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars | Karachi Pitch Report

The final match of the Karachi leg of PSL 2022 is a vital one. Quetta Gladiators, who finished bottom in PSL 2021, have shown some positive signs this season but remain unable to perform consistently. Lahore Qalandars, who also missed the playoffs last year, are starting to take shape nicely after a superb come-from-behind win against the high-flying Islamabad United.

Quetta were all over the place with the ball in their last match vs Islamabad, so the focus will be keeping Lahore in check. This particularly applies to Fakhar Zaman who is in magnificent touch this season, and if Quetta can pick up his wicket early, it will enable them to target Lahore’s middle order as soon as possible.

Sarfaraz Ahmed’s team sit two points behind fourth-placed Zalmi, and a win here will put them into the top four heading into the second-half of PSL 2022. Lahore, who are in third-place currently, sit four points clear of Quetta, so there is incentive for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s team to pull further clear fifth place. Their bowling attack is shaping up as one of the best in the competition, and they will back themselves to get the better of an inconsistent Gladiators team.

Possible Playing 11

Jason Roy has joined up with the Gladiators and is likely to play in this game.

Quetta Gladiators: 1. Ahsan Ali, 2. Jason Roy, 3. James Vince/Ben Duckett, 4. Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Abdul Bangalzai, 7. Mohammad Nawaz, 8. Shahid Afridi, 9. James Faulkner, 10. Sohail Tanvir, 11. Naseem Shah

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Abdullah Shafique, 3. Kamran Ghulam, 4. Mohammad Hafeez, 5. Phil Salt (wk), 6. Harry Brook, 7. David Wiese, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shaheen Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Quetta Gladiators:

  • Ahsan Ali is enjoying a terrific season far. The opener has scored three half-centuries in four matches to date, with a total of 204 runs at an average of 68.00 and strike rate of 151.11.
  • A lot is expected of James Vince as Quetta need to shore up their batting. The Englishman has scored 142 runs in six innings vs Qalandars at an average of 23.67 and impressive strike rate of 173.17.
  • If available, can Jason Roy make an immediate impact? He has scored 54 runs in three career games vs Lahore, and comes into this match off the back of a steady series vs West Indies (130 runs, avg. 26, SR 130).
  • Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has been quiet this season. He has the most runs in Quetta-Lahore matches with 291 runs in 11 matches at an average of 36.48 and strike rate of 133.49. He scored 40 (33) and 34* (27) vs Qalandars in 2021.
  • Mohammad Nawaz smashed 47 off 22 balls in his last match vs Islamabad, along with figures of 2/32. He has taken 10 wickets in 12 matches vs Lahore at an average of 25.40 and economy rate of 6.88, as well as 166 runs at an average of 20 and strike rate of 101.
  • James Faulkner took 3/25 in his last match vs Qalandars, back in PSL 2021. He has taken one wicket per match this season, and scored 30* off 14 balls with the bat last game vs Islamabad.

Lahore Qalandars:

  • Fakhar Zaman is having a dream season. The left-hander has scored the most runs in PSL 2022 with a superb 282 runs in four matches at an average of 71.50 and strike rate of 178.75.
  • Fakhar has scored 287 runs in 10 matches vs Quetta at an average of 31.89 and superb strike rate of 149.48, including 82* off 52 balls on this ground last season.
  • Abdullah Shafique comes into this match in some good form. The right-hander smashed 44 off 24 balls in his last game vs Islamabad.
  • Mohammad Hafeez smashed 73* off 33 balls vs Quetta on this ground in PSL 2021. Overall, Hafeez has struck 386 runs in 14 matches at an average of 32.17 and strike rate of 122.93.
  • Rashid Khan has taken one wicket in each match this season at a fine economy rate of 6.93. He also has two wickets in as many matches vs Quetta at an economy rate of just 6.63.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken seven wickets in four matches this season at a terrific economy rate of 7.12 given he bowls in the crunch overs. He will be aiming to build on his record of five wickets in seven matches vs Quetta (avg. 39.00, econ. 7.75).
  • Zaman Khan has been named player of the match in Lahore’s last two matches. The right-armer has been outstanding in the death overs, finishing with 3/32 and 1/29 and holding his nerve.
  • Haris Rauf vs Quetta: 4 matches, 7 wickets, avg. 18.57, econ. 8.13.

Stats and Facts

  • Matches 12, Quetta 6, Lahore 6.
  • Lahore have won four of the past five matches between the teams.
  • Quetta will move into the top four if they win this match.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first continues to reign supreme in PSL 2022, winning the past eight matches. The average first innings score in these eight games is 195.63. Another clear evening is forecast in Karachi and we can expect more good batting conditions.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

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PSL 2022 Match 15: QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 15 | QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction Today | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 15: QUE vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Sarfaraz Ahmed
  • Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Ahsan Ali, Jason Roy
  • All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Match Prediction

Lahore start as favourites and should win.

KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14

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KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14

KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14 | KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report

Another day, another defeat for Karachi Kings. Despite Babar Azam’s 90*, the Kings couldn’t chase Zalmi’s 174, with only Ian Cockbain providing any meaningful resistance apart from the skipper.

It’s almost must-win territory now for Karachi as they are yet to win this season. This match will mark the halfway stage of their PSL 2022 campaign, and if they lose, it will be an almighty task to qualify for the playoffs in the second-half of the tournament.

Islamabad United come into this game off the back of a missed opportunity yesterday. With Colin Munro and Shadab Khan going strong and only 52 needed off the final seven overs, United looked good for a comfortable victory against Lahore. However, they slipped up, and despite their strong batting lineup, it is a handy wake up call to get back on track today.

Possible Playing 11

Karachi Kings: 1. Sharjeel Khan, 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Sahibzada Farhan (wk), 4. Ian Cockbain, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Aamer Yamin, 7. Lewis Gregory, 8. Imad Wasim, 9. Mohammad Taha, 10. Umaid Asif, 11. Mohammad Imran

Islamabad United: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. Alex Hales, 3. Colin Munro, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Hasan Ali, 9. Mubasir Khan, 10. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 11. Waqas Masood

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Karachi Kings:

  • Babar Azam has the most runs in Karachi-Islamabad matches with 482 runs at an average of 43.82 and strike rate of 123.59, including 62 (54) and 81 (54) in PSL 2021. The skipper is coming off a 63-ball 90* in his last match.
  • Sharjeel Khan is yet to get going this season, which includes a soft dismissal last match. This could be the match he gets going as he smashed a century vs Islamabad on this ground last season.
  • Ian Cockbain looked in good touch in his first match of the season (31 off 19 balls). He is coming off a brilliant Big Bash campaign with Adelaide Strikers, where he scored 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 141.42.
  • Umaid Asif’s ability to bowl into the pitch will be key. He is coming off a solid outing in his last match, where he took 3/36 vs Zalmi.
  • Imad Wasim has taken 12 wickets in 13 matches vs Islamabad at an average of 25.58 and economy rate of 7.37. He also has scored 140 runs at an average of 17.50 and strike rate of 121.74, and Kings need him to build on those numbers here.

Islamabad United:

  • Has anyone enjoyed a run of form in recent memory like Shadab Khan is at the moment? He has taken nine wickets in his last two matches, and has struck 91 and 52 in his last three knocks. On fire.
  • He doesn’t have the best of numbers vs Karachi, so it will be interesting to see how he fares today. He has taken nine wickets in 13 matches against them (avg. 34.00, econ, 6.80), as well as 96 runs at an average of 19.20.
  • Colin Munro has smashed two half-centuries in as many matches in PSL 2022 at a strike rate of 157.14. He was player of the match vs Karachi last season thanks to his excellent 88* off 54 balls in Abu Dhabi.
  • Alex Hales has threatened to go big without doing so since his 82* earlier this season. The Englishman belted 46 off 21 balls against Karachi on this ground last season, and he is capable of producing that kind of knock here.
  • Paul Stirling will be looking to target a Karachi attack that is short on wickets. The Ireland opener has smashed two fifties in four matches this season at a superb overall strike rate of 202.73.
  • Waqas Masood will be key at the death once again given Hasan Ali’s lack of form. Masood is coming off a four-wicket haul vs Lahore, while Hasan is conceding 11.93 runs per over in PSL 2022.
  • Hasan does have 16 wickets in 12 matches vs Karachi at an economy rate of under eight, so today could be his day.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 10, Karachi 6, Islamabad 10.
  • Islamabad have won six of the past eight matches between the teams.
  • Islamabad to send Asif Ali up the order? He has a superb record vs Karachi: 252 runs, avg. 50.40, SR 170.27.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has now won the last seven matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these matches is 198.29. Expect another terrific batting track in this match, with another clear evening forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14 | KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 14: KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 14 | KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Key Players | Karachi Pitch Report
PSL 2022 Match 14: KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
  • Batsmen: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Babar Azam
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Umaid Asif, Waqas Masood

Match Prediction

Islamabad United to win.

IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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For just the second time in two years, India are set to host an ODI series. It comes at the right time after a 3-0 defeat in a disappointing tour of South Africa, where Team India couldn’t win the key moments.

This series serves as an opportunity to sort out some of India’s key issues in ODI cricket, despite the absence of four players due to COVID-19. Rohit Sharma will take the field in his first match as full-time captain, while Virat Kohli is still chasing that elusive 71st international century. A strong top order display might be too much to handle for a West Indies side that has struggled badly in ODI cricket in recent times, but could be bouyed by a T20I series win against England last week.

Windies lost 2-1 at home to Ireland last month and sit seventh in the ODI Super League table. With teams below them possessing games in hand, it is time Kieron Pollard’s team get a move on, and there is no better way to send a statement than by beating India in the country where next year’s World Cup will be held.

Possible Playing 11

Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Navdeep Saini have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this match. Skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed Ishan Kishan will open the batting with him as KL Rahul is out due to family commitments and Mayank Agarwal is yet to complete his isolation period.

Also, eyes will be on who takes that all important number four slot.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Rishabh Pant (wk), 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Deepak Hooda/Washington Sundar, 7. Deepak Chahar, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Prasidh Krishna/Mohammed Siraj

Kemar Roach is set to play his first ODI in over two years.

West Indies: 1. Shai Hope (wk), 2. Brandon King, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Shamarh Brooks, 5. Darren Bravo, 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Odean Smith/Romario Shepherd, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Kemar Roach, 11. Hayden Walsh Jr.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Rohit Sharma is without a doubt one of the top contenders for leading-run scorer in the IND-WI ODI series. He has scored 1,523 ODI runs against Windies at an average of 60.92 and a strike rate of 91.58.
  • At home, the numbers are even better. In 16 ODIs against West Indies in India, Rohit has smashed 1,040 runs at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 100.28. He scored the most runs in West Indies’ visit in 2019 (258).
  • Virat Kohli also loves playing the West Indies. He has scored 2,235 runs in 39 matches at an average of 72.09 and strike rate of 97.34. Also, Kohli averages 72.88 in 20 ODIs vs Windies in India.
  • Ishan Kishan has the potential to take the game away from the Windies in the powerplay. He is striking above 130 in seven white-ball internationals so far.
  • Deepak Chahar, the late-order specialist? He has struck two half-centuries in six ODIs so far, including a brilliant 54 off 34 balls last game vs South Africa. His main role, though, will be to make inroads into the Windies’ top order.
  • Kuldeep Yadav is set to return. He has taken 24 wickets in 15 ODIs against West Indies at an average of 24.91 and strike rate of 30.8. He and Yuzvendra Chahal will be aiming to rekindle that excellent partnership they had a few years ago.

West Indies:

  • Shai Hope was excellent in the 2019 ODI series in India. He scored 222 runs at an average of 111.00, with a century and half-century. Overall against India, Hope has scored 693 runs at an average of 53.30 (strike rate 73.02).
  • Nicholas Pooran has been in good touch in T20Is of late, but can he transfer that form over to the ODIs. He has an excellent record against India, with 293 runs in six innings at an average of 58.60 and strike rate of 116.26.
  • West Indies need a big effort from Kieron Pollard. The skipper has scored 448 runs in 18 ODI innings vs India at an average of 28.00 and strike rate of 90.87. Can he improve those numbers today?
  • Windies also need a big performance from Jason Holder, who was outstanding in the England T20Is. However, Holder averages 53.33 with the ball in 22 ODIs vs India, and the average balloons up to 72.66 in 14 ODIs in India.
  • Holder does have a respectable 385 runs vs India at an average of 27.50 and strike rate of 83.33. Key player.
  • Can Kemar Roach make an immediate impact? He has a poor record vs India as well, with 24 wickets in 21 ODI innings at an average of 42.45 and strike rate of 45.
  • Akeal Hosein has taken at least one wicket in each of his last 10 internationals, including six wickets in three ODIs vs Ireland and 4/30 in the final T20I vs England. If there is turn on offer, Hosein will take advantage.

Stats and Facts

  • This will be India’s 1000th men’s ODI.
  • India have won seven of the past eight completed ODIs between the teams.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is one wicket away from 100 in ODIs.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

India played host to a cracking T20I series against England on this ground last year, which was high-scoring. There has not been an ODI played on this ground since 2014, but we can expect a true batting surface with a chance of dew in the evening given the clear conditions. Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to chase.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | India vs West Indies 1st ODI Key Players | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | India vs West Indies 1st ODI Key Players | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
IND vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan, Shai Hope
  • Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder
  • Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Akeal Hosein

Match Prediction

India to win.

Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players

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Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players

Cricket News: Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach: The reactions from fans & former players | Hayden, Ponting, Waugh throw support behind Langer

After months of speculation and back-and-forth about his contract, Justin Langer officially resigned as Australia coach on Saturday.

Langer made the decision after Cricket Australia (CA) only offered him a short-term deal until this year’s T20 World Cup. This was after Langer was reportedly told last week that he would have to reapply for the position, resulting in a standoff between he and the board.

Reaction to the news has been rife, with former players and fans throwing their support behind Langer. The former opener, who took over at one of Australia’s lowest points after Cape Town in 2018, helped rebuild the team. Under his watch, the Test side reached number one in the world and won their first ever T20 World Cup.

Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh throw support behind Justin Langer

It was no secret that Langer and the players were at a crossroads. News of player discontent filtered through the media following Australia’s 2-1 series defeat at home to India in the summer of 2020/21, before further issues in the West Indies and Bangladesh tours.

This led to crisis talks between Langer and the players, where it was reported that the discussions led to positive outcomes. Australia then went on to win the T20 World Cup and retain the Ashes with conviction, but it wasn’t enough to sway CA into offering Langer a long-term deal.

Long-time opening partner Matthew Hayden was particularly passionate about the situation. “We love Justin — not just me, but the Australian community — because he came in and said no way, we’re going to play the game in the sort of manner that will make Australians proud again,” said Hayden to ABC Summer Grandstand.

“The whole saga has reeked of this leaking boat mentality, with messages coming out here and there, even last week the report about Justin blowing up. In reality, there is no inner sanctum anymore.”

– Matthew Hayden

Former captain Ricky Ponting also weighed in, calling February 5 one of the saddest days in Australian cricket. He also mentioned his disappointment at how Tim Paine was treated as he resigned from the captaincy on the eve of the Ashes.

“It’s a really sad day in cricket,” Ponting said to the ABC.

“And it’s been poor and embarrassing the way Cricket Australia have handled things involving some of the better people in the sport over the past six months, with paine and langer

– Ricky Ponting

Steve Waugh, one of Australia’s finest ever batsmen and captains, also threw his support behind Langer.

Taking to Instagram, Waugh wrote, “Plenty of Buzz words but no clarity as to why Justin Langer is no longer deemed worthy of the coaching role. Not sure how the team evolves and transitions from being loved by the public ,being ranked number one is test cricket and the World Champions in T20 #becarefulwhatyouwishfor #doesntaddup #pleaseexplain“.

Fans, pundits and players disappointed with the way Justin Langer was treated

Social media was filled with support for Langer from fans, pundits and former teammates.

ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 12

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ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2022 Match 12

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In a tournament filled with great hitting and high scores, we should be in for another treat today. Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, both boasting some of the most in-form batsmen in PSL 2022, will do battle in this high-profile clash – the first of two matches today.

Islamabad’s batting is firing. Paul Stirling, Colin Munro and Azam Khan showed no mercy to Quetta’s attack a few nights ago. And, when you consider that the top six also contains Alex Hales, Asif Ali and Shadab Khan, who scored 91 off 42 balls in the match before, it’s safe to say that bowling attacks have their work cut out trying to stop this United side in great batting conditions.

However, their death bowling is cause for improvement. Skipper Shadab Khan spoke about this in his post-match interview after a much bigger win vs Quetta was on the cards.

“There are still some things to learn for us despite this performance tonight. We are leaking a lot of runs at the death which is something we need to ponder over.”

– Shadab Khan

The Qalandars are one of the best-placed teams to try and stop the United juggernaut. They boast an excellent attack on paper. Also, they have Fakhar Zaman in arguably career-best touch at the moment, so don’t discount the Qalandars in a boundary-fest. This should be a cracker.

Possible Playing 11

Islamabad United: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Paul Stirling, 3. Colin Munro, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Mubasir Khan, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Mohammad Wasim, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Waqas Maqsood

Phil Salt could be available for this match after arriving in Pakistan on February 2 for a three-day quarantine. However, it is more likely that he and Harry Brook will be available for the next match.

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Abdullah Shafique, 3. Kamran Ghulam, 4. Mohammad Hafeez, 5. Zeeshan Ashraf (wk), 6. D Foxcroft, 7. David Wiese, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Islamabad United:

  • Skipper Shadab Khan is having a dream tournament. After smashing 91 against Multan, he then took 5/28 in a wonderful display of white-ball spin bowling against Quetta.
  • Shadab has good numbers against Lahore. He has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches against them at an average of 18.15 and economy rate of 6.38. He’s also scored 150 runs at a strike rate of 144.23.
  • Paul Stirling has slammed two half-centuries in three matches this season at a ridiculous overall strike rate of 212.69. His partnership with Alex Hales, who has 91 runs vs Lahore at an average of 91 and SR of 154.24, is blossoming.
  • Colin Munro made the perfect start to his PSL 2022 campaign. He belted 72* off 39 in a player of the match performance vs Quetta. Against Lahore, Munro has struck 104 runs at an average of 34.67 and strike rate of 128.40.
  • Asif Ali has the most runs in United-Qalandars matches. The right-hander has smashed 238 runs in 10 matches at an average of 34.00 and strike rate of 184.50. However, it will be interesting to see if he gets enough batting time here.
  • Hasan Ali has taken 15 wickets in nine career matches vs Lahore at an economy rate of 7.30. The seamer has five wickets to his name this season so far, but he will want to improve on his very high economy rate of 11.33.
  • Faheem Ashraf has a superb record against Lahore. The seamer has taken 15 wickets in just six matches against them (avg. 10.53, econ. 7.52).

Lahore Qalandars:

  • Fakhar Zaman is on fire. He has smashed two half-centuries in a century in the three matches so far this season at an overall strike rate of 186.46. No player has scored more than his 248 runs so far.
  • Fakhar will be looking to build on his record vs Islamabad: 9 inns, 230 runs, avg. 26.00, SR 130.00.
  • Mohammad Hafeez has a score of 98 for Lahore against Islamabad. He is striking at 148.07 so far this season. Key player.
  • Rashid Khan was player of the match against Islamabad last season after taking 1/9. He has three wickets in as many matches this season at a good economy rate of 7.50.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi is Lahore’s top wicket-taker so far this season (6). He is also Lahore’s top wicket-taker against Islamabad (8). He has played five matches against Islamabad, averaging 22.63 runs per wicket against them.
  • Zaman Khan was player of the match last game with 3/32 against Peshawar Zalmi.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 12, Islamabad 9, Lahore 3.
  • Islamabad have won seven of the past eight matches against Lahore.
  • Mohammad Wasim will be key at the death. His round-arm action is suited to yorkers, which can bring him wickets as was the case vs Quetta (two wickets in the final over).

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The team batting first has won the past five matches at Karachi after the chasing team won the first six. The average first innings score in the past five games is a high 198.4. Expect another cracking batting surface.

A clear day is forecast in Karachi, with a top of about 26 degrees.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time.

Option 1:

PSL 2022 Match 12: ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

PSL 2022 Match 12: ISL vs LAH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan
  • Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Colin Munro
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rashid Khan, Hasan Ali

Match Prediction

Islamabad have a great record against Lahore and it is likely to continue today. Islamabad to win.

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