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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 Virat Kohli's recent feat of breaking yet another T20I record of MS Dhoni, followed by Rohit Sharma joining Kohli in a rare list. Kieron Pollard joins Northamptonshire while New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson is all set for ODI debut against India. And lastly, Kagiso Rabada reacts to his ban inflicted by the ICC.
Here is a look at those stories in detail.
#1 Virat Kohli breaks MS Dhoni's captaincy record
Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the top run-getter for India in T20Is as captain, surpassing former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Kohli, who was 25 runs adrift of this feat before the third T20I, made 38 runs and crossed MS Dhoni's mark of 1112 runs in 72 T20Is as captain.
Kohli achieved this feat in his 36th match as T20I captain. Kane Williamson's knock of 95 runs also got him closer to top this list. Williamson has 1243 runs in 42 matches as captain and is only 30 runs behind Faf Du Plessis' 1273 runs.
Full article: NZ vs IND 2020: Virat Kohli creates another record; overtakes MS Dhoni in coveted T20I list
#2 Rohit Sharma equals Virat Kohli's record
Indian vice-captain in the limited-overs format, Rohit Sharma equaled captain Virat Kohli's record of 24 scores of 50+ in T20Is. Sharma, who made a well-crafted innings of 65 runs in 40 deliveries in the recently concluded third T20I against New Zealand, reached his 20th fifty in T20Is and combined with his four centuries, joined Kohli in the unique list.
Sharma has scored 2713 runs in 107 T20Is for India, scoring at a healthy average of 31.92, while Indian skipper Virat Kohli has scored 24 fifties in 80 T20Is at an astonishing average of 51.54. Together, both the batsmen lead the list of highest run-getters in the shortest format of the game and are competing neck to neck for multiple records.
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020 | Rohit Sharma equals Virat Kohli's T20I record
#3 Kieron Pollard signs for T20 Blast side Northamptonshire
Mumbai Indians talismanic all-rounder and West Indies limited-overs captain, Kieron Pollard has signed for Northamptonshire to take part in the T20 Blast. Pollard, who earlier played for Somerset in the 2010 and 2011 season, will look to add immense value with both bat and ball to 2013 and 2016-winners Northamptonshire. Pollard will join the squad ahead of their first home match from June 5 against Durham.
Speaking to the reporters, Pollard expressed his happiness and also stated that despite him playing the league, his focus as a captain will firmly be on the T20 WC in Australia later this year.
"Visa criteria permit, I see this as a wonderful opportunity to be back in England again playing in the action-packed Vitality Blast tournament... I want to thank Northants for welcoming me to their group of exciting players. I know they have some amazing fans and I look forward to entertaining them and bringing more success to the club."
"Of course as captain of the West Indies team and given that we are the defending champions I have one eye on the ICC T20 World Cup later this year in Australia, but I can assure you my focus will be 100% on winning games for Northants when I arrive in June."
Full article: IPL franchise Mumbai Indians star Kieron Pollard signs for T20 Blast side Northamptonshire
#4 Kyle Jamieson likely to make ODI debut against India
New Zealand's 25-year-old fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is all set to make his debut against India in the upcoming ODI series beginning February 5th. Since New Zealand are already missing the services of bowlers Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, the pacer is surely in line for an ODI debut.
Jamieson has been released from the New Zealand A squad to face India A in an unofficial Test, in order to be fresh for the ODI series.
“Kyle would have been selected for these four-day matches, but with the current injury concerns amongst our fast bowlers, we feel it’s better he stays focused on white-ball cricket.”
“He’s just finished three very competitive one-day games against India A, including an impressive 4-49 in the final game, and will play in the Ford Trophy this week to be primed for the ODI series if required."
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Kyle Jamieson likely to make ODI debut against India
#5 Rabada makes use of the Dolly Parton Challenge to take a dig at ICC
With the Dolly Parton challenge of posting relatable pics suited for different social media platforms trending, South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada took up the challenge to mock ICC's decision of banning him for the last Test against England.
Rabada received his fourth demerit point in 24 months for his ungentlemanly celebration after claiming England captain Joe Root's wicket in the third Test. South Africa lost the series 3-1 eventually. The ban received criticism from all quarters, including former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Rabada violated Article 2.5 of the code, which says-
"using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his or her dismissal during an international match".
Full article: Kagiso Rabada makes use of the Dolly Parton Challenge to take a dig at ICC
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