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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 the Marnus Labuschagne's take on Sachin Tendulkar's comments, followed by Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill's century. Yuvraj Singh's picks for crossing 200-run barrier in T20s while Kane Williamson being declared fit for the final ODI. And lastly, KKR signing a new fielding coach.
Here is a look at those stories in detail.
#1 Labuschagne responds to Tendulakar's comments
Australia's latest batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne has responded to the praise bestowed upon him by former India captain and World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar, stating that it's an honor to be praised by a great cricketer like him.
Labuschagne talked on Sachin's comments for the first time during Australia's cricket awards, where he ended up being adjudged as the Test cricketer of the year. Labuschagne ended the year with 1022 runs, surpassing Steven Smith and Mayank Agarwal.
"It was pretty amazing, it's one that definitely when I saw it I was quick to read it and it really hit me. Amazing words from someone of that calibre. I was very grateful for his words and just stoked really.”
Full article: Marnus Labuschagne responds to Sachin Tendulkar's words of praise for him
#2 Rahane and Gill smash tons in unofficial Test versus NZ A
Indian Tests specialists Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill smashed sublime centuries to gear up for the two-Test series against New Zealand starting February 21. Both Rahne and Gill stroked their way to their respective hundreds in the second unofficial Test at Lincoln on the 10th of February.
Being the vice-captain of the side, Rahane has his spot covered while Gill has given another remainder to the selectors as he presses further to cement his place in the playing XI.
Cheteshwar Pujara (53), Hanuma Vihari (59) and Vijay Shankar (66) also played crucial cameos en route their half-centuries to take India to 467 for five, with the match ending in a draw.
Scorecard
New Zealand A 386/9d (Daryl Mitchell 103*)
India A 467/5 (Rahane 101*, Gill 136)
Full article: Ajinkya Rahane smashes ton in 2nd unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A
#3 Yuvraj Singh picks three players to break 200-run barrier in T20s
Former World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh believes that Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Rohit Sharma are three possible candidates who can cross the 200-run barrier in T20s.
Yuvraj stated that all three batsmen have the right temperament, skill and experience to achieve this feat and if this record was to be made, these cricketers would top his list. Singh stressed on the fact that to reach 200 runs, the player must score the first 100 in 30-40 balls and calculate the rest accordingly.
“Well Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers (South Africa) have retired from international cricket, oh wait, Gayle is still playing I forgot.”
“In my eyes, these were the two guys who could have scored a double hundred in T20I cricket. Rohit Sharma would be the third guy I can think of when it comes to a double T20 ton.”
Full article: Yuvraj Singh picks three stars who can score a double century in T20 cricket
#4 Kane Williamson declared fit for third ODI
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been declared fit to play in the third and final ODI in Mount Maunganui scheduled for tomorrow. With Tim Southee (stomach bug), Mitchell Santner (stomach bug) and Scott Kuggeleijn (viral fever) all doubtful starters for the last ODI, Ish Sodhi, and Blair Tickner have been added to the squad.
Kiwis’ stand-in head coach Shane Jurgenson confirmed regular skipper's availability for the dead rubber, having won the series after wins in the first two ODIs.
“He certainly had a full workout and all is on track for tomorrow. He’s looking good to be ready to play. We’ll have one final look at him in the morning and make sure nothing happens overnight.”
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Kane Williamson set to return in third ODI
#5 KKR appoint James Foster as fielding coach for IPL 2020
Former England and Essex keeper James Foster was appointed as the new fielding coach of IPL franchise KKR as released by their official Twitter account. Foster, who played 11 ODIs and seven Tests for England between 2001-02 and returned to the national setup for the ICC WT20 in 2009 for five T20Is, retired from all forms of cricket in 2018.
He was the head coach of Khulna Tigers for the 2019-20 BPL season and also the assistant coach of the Vancouver Knights who won the inaugural Canada Global T20 League last year.
Full article: IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) appoint James Foster as fielding coach
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