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‘He hasn’t understood his role’: Vettori warns star India batter, says team may ‘look elsewhere’ if poor form continues

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‘He hasn’t understood his role’: Vettori warns star India batter, says team may ‘look elsewhere’ if poor form continues

India may sweep New Zealand 3-0 in the recent bilateral T20I series on Sunday, but there are still some issues that need to be addressed. According to former Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori, the striking posture of Indian star batter Rishabh Pant has sounded the alarm. Wicketkeeper Pant’s recent racket is in poor condition.

He scored four points in the 3rd T20I competition in Eden, Kolkata, and then scored 17* and 12* in the first two T20I competitions in Jaipur and Ranchi. In an interview with ESPNCricinfo, Vettori, the front left arm rotator, stated that Pant was not clear about his methods and that “his game has no fluency.”

Role, especially in this series. Sometimes he is too cautious, and then he is reckless. It feels that there is no flow in his game. When you see a great T20 batter hitting the ball well, it’s all about flow and power, you just feel its rhythm. He hasn’t fully understood it yet,” Vittori said.

The legendary New Zealand player also added that before India turned to Ishan Keshan, Pant was now redeeming himself, and Ishan Keshan had better contact with the bat throughout the T20 cricket season.

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“I would be surprised if they (team management) didn’t talk about their expectations of him in lengthy terms. However, Pant has a responsibility to find the right rhythm. The reality is that if he doesn’t do this, they can look elsewhere. They With Ishan Kishan, KL can also keep wickets in T20. They will give Pant a chance to find his rhythm because they know they can change quickly too,” Vittori concluded.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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