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    a as FROM THE EDIT eam Indi ‘up with a superb all-round effort to Fe doa pas ns Fac and Tae HAT <#e bale: wcrc came lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, The speedster was under extreme pros: sre having gone wieketless in the getthe better of World Test Championship (WTC) England in the final against New Zealand in Lord’s Test. One Southampton, that too under condi- ‘of the heroes of India’s triumphs ‘was pacer Mohammed Siraj, who claimed four wickets in the second innings to burst through England's Twer-owter Siraj (4/29) along, with SJasprit Burra (3/39) stunned England's batting and rolled them lower for 120 in 51.5 ‘overs ina chase of 272. Siraj sot of wild cele- Drations inthe Indian camp by breaching James Anderson's defence. ‘The fast bowl- er from Hyderabad isa special talent. Right from the start of his international eareer, Siryj has been faced with challenges. He Tost his father wile India were in Australia Dut refused to go hack With injuries battering the Indian team, he ‘made his Test debut inthe Boxing cali diate impact, grabbing five wickets in the mateh. With all of India’s ‘main pacers ruled out, Siraj sudden ly became the leader of the pack in Brisbane. At Lond’, he produced some magical dolveries to claim four scalps on the last day’to go with his four inthe first. In his short career, every time a challenge has Deen throvn to Siraj, he has heen ‘equal to the task. One ofthe biggest positives for Team India from the Ts two Tests against England in the UK was the retum to the form of Day eevunter au [TUTE AUGUST 20, 2021 'werw.crictoday.com tions well-suited for pace bowling [Even as the Kivi pacers ran through the Indian batting ine-up twice, ‘Bumrah and co failed to make much ffan impression on the New Zealand batters. Inthe end, Kane Williamson's men lifted the WIC title rather easily, with India giving up despite tv full days being last torain Following the WTC Binal loss, India wont on a three-week break and, during this time, Bumrah came under intense serutiny While erties and experts pointed out flaws in his bowling, ‘some frustrated fans ‘went to the extent of ‘unfairly claiming that Duamrah was ft only for Mumbai Tndians (24) in the IPL. Detailed serutiny pointed ont that UUs wits he secon four years that the premier fast bowler had failed to deliver ina crunch clash He had, earlier, also faltered in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan, is wicket offa ‘no-ball gave the opponents a mas- sive relief and the beneficiary Pakhar Zaman — eracked a hundred to lead Pakistan toa famous win, To be fair to Burra, apart from the WTC inal, the pacer hasa’t rally hhad a bad time in Test matches, Enjoy the action-packed edition of. Cricket Today. Siraj claimed four wickets to burst through lower-order. _Cricket EDITORIAL BOARD dior Morish Yerna Imaith@dpin ‘sian Ete ahd. sie (iting Eos Sara. Yallonvace Bars Bhinos eae Meine onder Yd Produtin o-rintor Sani Chaedary Photos At, Foto, emer BUSINESS OFFICE avon wasazs Pr. 0. 1.3 Oe edn, 2, New Dai, ‘onde fx 01 6756 Dt (i en Vr, eno: monih din ADVERTISING OFFICES Dui Fk Ch, da Slt Aub Foeen CnC Gon 8072706 Sa ayo N25, Bgl Pp ama SUAS, hie am 50120, Nope si SAND Ge Selon 10201 yer Sal Kamar 5 Adobe dea en SKIS, Ped et TS601,Pno-re Daa 82126, Dehra Siro Sar 751064, ci awr 0155, Pu OW Shi 93 ipl Soy ro HOSOKZ, Jap an Pa SETTERS, Keay, Prowe Seta ESSN ‘Teta Pages 36 with Cover Coot 05" oy ated adn ol The Dienand Haart abetan ny be od rl ine rei ny em ‘bray moms ester atone ee, ae lee, pres ermion he ad ted ens Yemen Noyes Pe Ud Paseo lala ke, Ps? Nw Dai, 11-7110 (ier ran mal mike handed batsman has been included in the 20 World Cup squad. ‘Warner has stayed away from the action in recent times and his inclusion will add firepower fo the Australian squad. ‘Australia have never won ‘T20 World Cup. New Zealand cricketer Chris Caimns is no longer on life support but remains hospitalized in Sydney after his heart surgery. The piyeat-old is communicating with his family members. Earlier, {le suffered a massive heart attack, NCD he ‘om oe: = upan unbeaten partnership of 89 runs for the — ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah to frustrate England, which had reduced India to 209-8 and Z would have been f hoping to be chasing Jess than 200 to win. y Sam Curran, the English all- rounder, suffered the embarrass- ‘ment of becoming the first player to succumb toa king pair — two golden ducks — in the same test nateh at Lord's. He was undone by Indian bowlers. e = He scored just nine runs in the second Test match between England and India at the iconic Lord's. c £ Haseeb Hameed * clearly looked out of touch and his perfor- fe manee has increased od problems for the hosts. 7 a ‘The English opener had a mis- erable outing in the second innings of the second Test match against Virat Kohli-led team at Lord's, He was dis- missed without troubling the scorers, leaving England in trouble. AUGUST 20, 2021 ‘www.crictoday.com Lifestyle India pacer Mohammed Siraj has come along way in his interna tional eaeer. After filing to impress inthe shorter formats, the ‘young pacer has done in Australia but the young crideternot onlysiyed OP back but ako seripted a sensational performance against the hosts. Sira’s father, Mohamm haus, passed away on ‘November 20 and none ofhis teammates could meet him due to strict ‘quarantine rules ‘According toa new book “indian Cricket ~ ‘Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest’ which is co-authored by Boria| Majumdar and senior : ay sports journalist Kushan — ‘Sarkar, the cops wore present outside the rooms of the Indian players to koop an eye ifthe visiting cricketers break the COVID-19 protocols. Mohammed Siraj had to spend a day lm bt te temas were tous with i theo vdeo calls, Scena ela tet as oon. i Ceectetninwn Ly HUNKS OF TEAM INDIA Having recovered from COVID-19, Krunal Pandya took to social media to post photos which also ineuded one ‘with his brother Hardik Pandya, Sharing the photos on Instagram. Krunal captioned tas "Hepance never _gpes out of style". The post was liked e by fans. Krunal andl Hardik were / recently in Sri Lanka and the former ‘ested positive for COVID-19. After is positive result, Hardik was instructed ‘wisolatehimscfas he wasin close contaet with his brother Both Krunl : and Hark are set to represent Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when the tournament ve fan following and the fans showers ove starts on September 19 with Mumbai a eet Indians taking on Chennai Super asa and Ag a ‘Kings, They have done exceptionally AE. ‘wall for their IPL franchise in the cash- E i rie league, —— TAMING AUGUST 20, 2021 'werw.crictoday.com Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah posted a picture with is better half Sanjana Ganesan, on Instagram where the coupe was een ‘having fun, Bumrab and Sanjana are in England with the former sivinga tough time to English batters. Bumrah starred with both ‘at and ballin che seeond Test to help India ton memorable 151- ‘un win t Lords, The pacer shared an unbeaten 8o-run stand ‘with Mohammed Sham in th second innings to help the visitors set England a 272-run target. Bumra then picked up two wickets inthe second innings as England were bowled out for 120. He was also targeted by English bowlers on the lst day ofthe Test mateh. Healso had a heated argument with Jos Butler. After leading India to an impressive win in the second Test mateh of the series, Virat Kohl enjoyed a veyan meal wih his better half, Anushka ‘Sharma, in London. Anushka posted a picture ofa dish and wrote: “best ‘vegetarian/vegan food ever.” Popular eet Rishim Sachdeva posted a pic- ture with the two Famous celebrities, Earlier, Vrat Kol was praised for ‘his tmtis on Day 5 ofthe second Test mateh as India dismissed England {fora paltry total of 120 to go ro up in the five-match series. The visitors ‘were in trouble after he dismissal of Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma on the final day. However, Motarmmed Shami and Jasprit Bamnrah put on an unbeaten 89-run stand for the ninth wicket to lead India’s comeback, Aer setting England a target of 272, Mohammed Siraj rattled the hosts with the ball. He took four wicks to lead Inia to a famous win, Former England playes Kevin Pietersen has revealed that Rashid Khan is woried about his family in Afghanistan and hes notable to gt is family members out of the country. The ight operations have stopped dduoto the trmoil in Afghanistan. The star spinner i exrreti playing {or Trent Rockets inthe inaugural edition othe Hundred inthe UK. “There's lot of things that are happening at home. We had a long chat hore on the boundary talking about it and he's worried: he cat get his family ou of Afghanistan and theres alot of things happening for him,” Pietersen said on Sky Spots. “For hm to turn up and put ona perfr- ‘mance like this unde the pressure that hei urrently under... for hm to beable to forget that sta and navigate his story and continue the ‘momentum that he bas — ink tha’ probably one ofthe most ear ‘warming stories of his Hundred ofa” he added. AUGUST 20, 2021 [OTE 'www.crictoday.com India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit baek at trolls in his own style through Facebook after India’s vieory at Ted's He pasted a picture an Faaehoak with him smiling and captioned it: “My reaetion when the ‘rolls get tolled!” Rabane was under the seanner for his low scores, but the veteran scored a valu- able 61 in India’ second innings when the side ‘asin a spot of bother. The right-handed batsman stitehed a 1o2-stand with CCheteshwar Pujara, He was hailed by WS Laxman and Aakash Chopra. “Pujara and Rahane were together after lunch. It was a ‘question of saving their careers. The sword was hanging over them. They came out shining like gold. They scoted 49 runs in the session and did not lose a wieke,” said former India opener Chopra while speaking on a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. NO CHANCE FOR Players, selectors and administer tora age there's one wat take ASHWIN pressure of Jatin Langor’snereas- ingly uncertain tenure as Australia’s r head enaeh Start winning. Again. India is playing with four pacers Cricket Australia’s chief sletorBalloy and one spinner in the ongoing had that in mind when he announced a j Test series against Enzland full-sirength squad forthe Tweniy20 \ Despite R Ashwin’ track record, Work! Cup, highlighted by the return \ fy Ravindra Jadeja has been preferred of seven front-line players including, aver him and the same sikely to Smith, Warmer and Cummins. Also me of former India cricketer atte erent alates sath Cpr abe ioe Motels us bn Aelita td lyons ‘Richardson and, provided he recovers ‘the third Test match as Virat Kohli from knee surgery, T20 skipper Aaron ‘will go ahead with Jadeja. “Not at Fo Tela hs ends Henny. don soe Asn has lost five consecutive T20 series, at \ ‘then there is still some time to go, diss Hiotera crap a ther might eines anal npatugelin nanan ee thera don th i wo Arab Emirates. Australia has dominat fed the World Cup in the 50-over for ‘mat, winning five titles, but has never won the World T2o tite. ‘with the combination of two spin- ners and three fast bowlers,” Chopra said ina video on his YouTube ehannel | avGusr 20, 2021 PF avew.cricloday.com INDIA IS THE BOSS India will ake on Pakistan in Men's T20 ‘World Cup 2021 on October 24. The Men in Blue have an impressive record against arch-rivals in world events. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has shared his views on the much-awaited contest Speaking on Star Sports show Game Plan, Gambhir stated that Virat Kobli-led India is far superior team than Pakistan, “Expectations are going to be really high ftom Pakistan as well, and at the moment, if you see, India is far more superior to Pakistan, Yes, in aT20 format, anyone ean. ‘heat anyone beeause it sa very individual ind of format, and we should not take any team for granted. For example, you should not take Afghanistan for granted. People like Rashid Khan ean ereite upsets, I's the same with Pakistan. But, yes, there will be pressure on Pakistan,” he said. NEW STAR OF INDIA India defeated England in the second Test took eight wickets in the match and his long ‘spells helped other bowlers to recover. i Siraj, “Siraj’s intensity throughout the game i TO PLAY F STARS TO FOR FRANCHISE Afghanistan is in turmoil after the Taliban captured the country. There were doubts over the participa- tion of Afghanistan players in the second leg of the Indian Premier League after the chaos in the sub continent county. However, Suntisers Hyderabad have cleared that Rashid Khan and ‘Mohammad Nabi are avail- able for the remaining ‘matches, starting on September 19. Speaking to ANI, SRH CEO K. Shanmugam said that the bbvo-star players will be « part of the UAE leg, Earlier, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen revealed ‘that Rashid was worried about the situation in Afghanistan and he is not able to move his family out of the country. The fight ‘operations have been hit hhard due to the ongoi uation in Afghanistan. Rashid isin the UK repre- senting Trent Rockets in the inaugural edition of the Hundred, sit. AUGUST 20, 2021 [EST ‘www.crictoday.com __ At one of the press confer- ences in England. Rahul ad- mitted that he is ready to bat anywhere for the team, as per the demands and the situation. And, when the opportunity knocked on the door, he was __-uptothetask.. (08 ier aorrsa aveust 20, 2021 "08: ‘www.crictoday.com: BYRENINWILBEN yn Team India's quad forthe tour of Bogand was announced, KL Rabul wast even a certainty to travel to the UK. His availability was subject to fitness. Even after he was cleared for the tor, he was nowhere near the selection radar. Shubman Gill opened with Rohit Sharma in the WTC final. After he was inj, ‘Mayank Agarwal was et to replace im for the {rst Test in England. Rabu, who cracked a hun- dre inthe practice game, was only being considered as middle-order option. As luck would have i though, ‘Agarwal picked up a concussion shead ofthe Nottingham Test and, with no option lft, India were foread to ask Rahul to open with Robitin the opening match ‘To his credit, Rahul displayed amazing resolve and rubbed his opportunity, seoring a hard-fought hall- century in Nottingham, He did even better at Lord's, racking his sixth Test hundred. His hunger, having not played a est for two yeas, as been evident in the \way he has batted so far. But what has been even more Jmpressve is his sense of purpose. During his time aay from red-al cricket, he has clearly worked very hardin his technique and deficiencies and the results of is hard work are thre for everyone to see. cere tas oe rie ett arent opportunity knocked on the doar, he was up to the ne ay ml ee devreteeyeGiatac totes: ae lore Mal aldectaia meee im ey Sl li toreplace him atthe top | Qne of the Thebest part about having Rahul inthe mixre- | IKE QUtelbi= spective ofthe formats, is the versatile skills he brings ‘to the table, As mentioned above, he would have batted tlesio' Rae in the middle-order, if a all if there was no opening hulis that created at the top. In the linted-overs a wel he is Soieritinranheintierce chs, | 06 ES igh ‘opened the innings, been used as a floater in the mid- capable ale and has delivered in both roles. Nott forget, ike ir the original Rahul of Indian ercket (Dravid), KI has of batting also taken the gloves when needed. India are lucky to as per the have such a muli-talented cricketer in their mix. Fe ani AN ADAPTABLE BATTER Ce the est ules of Ral that es highly 55 capable of batting as pee the demands ofthe situation, AUGUST 20, 2021 CEST 'www.crictoday.com IN AUGUST 20, 2021 ‘The first two Tests in England tested the 29-year-old’ technique aswell as his determination, with ‘the conditions loaded in favour of the bowlers. However, Rahul ‘passed both ‘ess’ with fying ‘colours. He has allowed the ball ‘to come to him and has made the requisite adjustments, He has almost been unskhakeable out in ‘the middle. Of course, to his credit, the Karnataka batter has learnt from his past experiences ands self admittedly in a much- eller aunt a opps to Is pre vious England Test visit, in 2018, ‘When the format switches, Rahul is eminent eapable of ‘tuming on the aggressive mode. Tn fet, he has already established ‘himself as a matehevinner in the ‘white-bal format. His Test resur- ‘gence is what would please India ‘the most, They would hope Rahul ‘ean cary the exhilarating form into the upeoming 20 World ' Cup as wel. For all that he offers to Indian ericket, one gets the feeling Rahul is rather undervale ‘ued, That should definitly ‘change following his stellar per- formances in the ongoing Test series against England. AUGUST 20, 2021 [CETCSTOOINA 1 'www.crictoday.com COVER STORY 5 REASONS WHY MOHAMMED SIRAJ IS THE NEXT BIG THING IN INDIAN CRICKET ) Right from the start of his international career, Mohammed Siraj has been faced with challenges. He lost his father while India were in Australia but re- fused to go back... pi BYRENINWIBEN 1m India came up with a super all-round effort to get the better of. England in the Lord's Test. One of. ‘the heroes of India's triumphs was paver Mohammed Siraj, who claimed fom wiokets in the senand ‘ings to burst through England's lower order. Siraj (4/32) along with Jasprit ‘Bumrah (3/33) stunned Englands batting and rolled them over for 120 in 51.5 overs ina chase of 272. Siraj set off wild eelebra- ‘ons in the Tndian camp by breaching ‘James Anderson's defence. The fast bowler Hyderabad isa special talent. We look at five reasons why he is the next big thing in Indian cricket 1.HE IS ALWAYS READY FOR THE CHAL- LENGE Right from the start of his international career, ira has been faced with challeng 8. He lost his father while India we jt refused to go back. With inju- ng the Indian team, he made his ‘Test debut in the Boxing Day encounter and made an immediate impact, grabbing five wickets in the match, With al of alias ain ricer ruled at, Six sl- dealy became the leader ofthe pack in Brisbane, He responded by claiming five ‘wickets in the second innings. At Land's, he produced some magical deliveries to claim four sealps on the last day to go with his four in the frst. In his short career, every time a challenge has been thrown to Siraj, hhe has been equal tothe task. 2. HIS AGGRESSION IS AN ASSET Some borers feed off aggression, And Siraj certainly seems to he one of them. ‘According to former Pakistan eaptain Salman Butt, Siraj is the most aggressive fast bawier in the Indian team as far as body language is concerned. At Lord's, with the temperatures flaring, he was ready to pive it back to England's big ‘names, although he was only playing i his seventh Test. Having played alot ‘under Virat Kohli at RCB, one ean see (ICMNINA aveust 20, 2021 ‘worn crictoday.com phere shades of the Indian captain in Siaj’s attitude. As Jong as it works for him ina positive manner, there is no need to tone down Hyderabadi’s aggression. HE IS TH oll 1-BUNI Even before Siraj’ arrival, India had a potent bowling attack in Bumnrab, Mohammed Shan Ishant Sharma, with Umesh Yaday for back-up, However, injuries provided an unlikely opening to Siraj and he has broken open the door with some fan ‘astie performances, Siraj has the x-factor about him ‘that, which separates him from the other pacers in the ‘eam. Thanks to his brilliant efforts, he has pushed himself above Ishant and Yadav in the pecking order. He ean either open the bowling or come in one ehange 1s well, making him a real plus to the side id Ie HAS THE SKILLS TO SUCCEEI ‘Aggression and heart fora fight aside, Siraj also has ‘the genuine skills of a fast bowler. In ather words, Siraj has the x-fac- tor about him that, which sep- arates him from the other pacers. there is substance to his style. He bowls some won.

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