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Hello and welcome to the daily round-up of all the major stories happening in the cricketing world today.
First up is Ishant Sharma joining Zaheer Khan in an elite list, followed by Mayank Agarwal impressing Scott Styris. Sanjay Manjrekar questions Indian bowlers' tactics while Kyle Jamieson equals world-record for hitting most sixes on Test debut. And lastly, Gujarat Cricket Association confirms the 'Namaste Trump' event is not for Motera Stadium inauguration.
Here is a look at those stories in detail.
#1 Ishant Sharma joins Zaheer Khan in elite list
Ishant Sharma's fifer against New Zealand, which included the wickets of Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Ross Taylor, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult, has put him in an elite list wherein he joined Zaheer Khan in the second spot for most five-wicket hauls by Indian pacers.
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He also climbed to the third spot for taking most fifers in away Tests by Indian bowlers. Both the lists are led by former WC winning captain Kapil Dev.
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Ishant Sharma joins Zaheer Khan in elite list
#2 Mayank Agarwal impresses Scott Styris
Mayank Agarwal's 58 runs in 99 deliveries impressed former New Zealand all-rounder turned commentator Scott Styris. Styris mentioned how Agarwal set a perfect example for other Indian batsmen through his composed head at the crease while facing the New Zealand quicks.
He explained that Agarwal respected the conditions well and also put the bad balls away which deserved to be hit. According to him, keeping things simple in New Zealand was the key for any batsman and Agarwal followed suit.
"For a player with limited international experience, he showed his teammates how to bat in New Zealand. Anytime he got a half volley he would stroke it away, anytime he got width he put it away and that is simple batting in New Zealand. You have to wait, when the conditions are helping fast bowlers, you wait for width and you wait for overpitched deliveries. It is that simple, it is nothing more than that. It was outstanding."
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Mayank Agarwal showed his teammates how to bat in New Zealand, says Scott Styris
#3 Sanjay Manjrekar questions Indian bowlers' tactics
Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the Indian team management for failing to come up with a set gameplan against the Kiwis, unlike their counterparts who hunted in packs and not in an individual capacity.
Manjrekar explained how Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah were left to fend for themselves as they tried to figure out the right lengths and lines without any help from the senior pros or team management staff.
“Ishant was left to himself to figure out the lines and lengths, Shami too and Bumrah were figuring out a way for themselves. For New Zealand it seems to be more of a teamwork plan, all the bowlers have stuck to this plan of bouncers. The slowness of the pitch and the loop in the bounce has been a problem for the Indian batsmen.”
Full article: Kiwi bowlers attacking in a pack and with a plan unlike India: Sanjay Manjrekar
#4 Kyle Jamieson equals world-record for hitting most sixes on Test debut
Latest Kiwi pace sensation Kyle Jamieson entered into the record books for equalling the record of most sixes on Test debut in his 45-ball 44, hitting four sixes. Australia's Michael Clarke hit four sixes against India in Mumbai in 2004 on Test debut.
Jamieson and Colin de Grandhomme added 71 for the eighth wicket to propel New Zealand's score to 348 runs in the first Innings, helping the hosts gather an important lead of 183 runs on the third day of the first Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Kyle Jamieson equals world-record for hitting most sixes on Test debut
#5 GCA confirms 'Namaste Trump' event not for Motera Stadium
According to reports, the new Motera Stadium will not be inaugurated by US President Donald Trump and will only play host to the US President's rally. The world's largest cricket stadium has been a critical figure in the past month, making news for different reasons altogether.
As per Dhanraj Nathwani, Vice President, GCA, the event 'Namaste Trump' has been planned only for Trump's visit to the stadium and won't be inaugurated by him.
“This event’s name is Namaste Trump. It is meant for hosting US President Donald Trump. We will inaugurate the stadium later.”
Full article: Gujarat Cricket Association confirms 'Namaste Trump' event not for Motera Stadium inauguration
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