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"Significant Footprint...": IPL-Winning Coach's Huge Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal
Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has showered praise for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster made his Test debut in the ongoing first Test against West Indies on Wednesday. Jaiswal earned his maiden call-up last month for the two-match series after impressing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic circuit. Having watched Jaiswal perform with the bat in the IPL, Moody is confident that the 21-year-old will leave a strong and positive impact, as far as his international career is concerned.
Ashes: On Leeds Crowd Booing Steve Smith In 100th Test, Australia Great's "Respect" Reminder
Australia and England got down to action yet again in the third Ashes Test after a controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, in the second Ashes Test, looked to sour the contest. Bairstow's stumping by Alex Carey off Cameron Green's bowling was widely covered and divided opinions. While many people opined that it was within the laws of the game, many former players thought that the spirit of cricket was not upheld. The repercussions of that incident was felt in the third Test too as the Leeds crowd vociferously trolled and booed almost every other Australian batter's departure.
WTC Final 2023: Three Player Battles Which Could Decide India vs Australia Title Clash
Team India will be up against Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship at The Oval from Wednesday. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but an ICC trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams have their own top performers, which will make this one a thrilling battle.
Sanjay Manjrekar, Tom Moody Pick Pakistan Players Who Would Have Excelled In IPL
Pakistan cricketers took part in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) way back in 2008 but they were banned from the competition due to the political tension between their country and India. In the first season, names like Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Kamran Akmal took part in the competition and fans have always wondered which modern stars would have found lucrative contracts in a “perfect world”. Former cricketers Tom Moody and Sanjay Manjrekar were asked about their choices and they gave some interesting answers.
"Eight Sixes": IPL-Winning Coach On 'Significant Difference' Between Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Tons
The Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 came to an end on Sunday after a loss to defending champions Gujarat Titans in their last league phase match. Despite a record seventh IPL ton by Virat Kohli, RCB could not end on the winning side. After Kohli's 61-ball 101 formed to bedrock of RCB's 197-run total batting first, GT chased down the target in 19.1 overs. Shubman Gill's 52-ball 104* played a major part in that win. Gill's innings consisted of eight sixes and fours whereas Kohli hit 13 fours and one six. The number of sixes was a "significant difference" between the two innings, according to IPL-winning coach Tom Moody.
"Like Michael Bevan And Michael Hussey..." Australia Legend's Huge Complement For Rinku Singh After IPL 2023 Heroics
Impressed by his temprament during pressure situations, former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said India should definitely look at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh for the finisher's role going into the future. Despite KKR enduring a poor season, Rinku's form has been the biggest positive sign for the two-time champions. In 14 league matches, Rinku scored 474 runs at an average of 59.25. He has hit four half-ceturies, striking at 149.5. On Saturday, Rinku smashed an unbeaten 67 off just 33 balls, but KKR fell short by one run.
'Virat Kohli Will Do Everything In His Potential To Keep RCB In Playoff Race': Tom Moody
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody, who has been previously associated with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the coaching set-up, said that star Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli will do everything in his power to keep his side in the race for playoffs, adding that the team lost steam in the second half of their campaign despite a fine start. The race for IPL 2023 playoffs is on as the league phase of the biggest T20 league nears its end. As many as five teams are still in contention for the three playoff berths that are up for grabs.