IPL

2515 days ago

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What Is MCC's Law 41.16?

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the arbiter of the laws of the game, have released a statement regarding Ashwin's 'Mankad' run out of Jos Buttler in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab. The statement states that the spirit of the game wasn't violated during the incident.## Ravichandran Ashwin, the captain of Kings XI Punjab, dismissed Jos Buttler by removing the bails at the non-striker's end even before releasing the ball. Buttler who was batting on 69, adjudged out because of the MCC's law 41.16 that deals with the issue of a non-striker leaving his/her ground early.## The law states, if the non-striker is out of his/her ground from the moment the ball comes into play to the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the bowler is permitted to attempt to run him/her out. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one in the over.## If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.## MCC found Kings XI Punjab's skipper within the law and said that the spirit of the game wasn't violated. Ashwin too said after yesterday's match in the press conference that he didn't plan to do 'Mankad' Buttler.## "Look, it was very instinctive. On my part, it was very instinctive. It was not planned or anything like that. It's there within the rules of the game. I don't understand where the spirit of the game comes, naturally, if it's there in the rules it's there".## After yesterday's incident, Ashwin got criticized by some of the former players who found the incident against the 'spirit of the game'.## Follow for more...

IPL

2516 days ago

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Well, the fair play award is not going to Mohali this year

Rajasthan Royals were cruising towards the victory with Jos Buttler at the other end was in full flow before a controversial decision changed the game in Kings XI Punjab's favor.## In the 13th over of the innings, Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling with Buttler at the non-striker end. Ashwin then stopped before delivering the ball even as Buttler walked out of the crease, Ashwin without giving him any warning took the bails off and affect the dismissal. Buttler, not surprisingly, was furious as he was walking to the pavilion.## Twitter-verse put their opinion on the controversial decision and expressed their thoughts on the dismissal of Buttler.## In a sport where sledging opponents, bouncers aimed at hitting batsmen, not walking after nicking, claiming a grounded catch are all common occurrences.... a phrase like 'againt the spirit of the game' has no meaning.#mankad #ashwin #RRvKXIP— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) March 25, 2019 ## Controversy @irbishi ... what to make of it all #Mankad #RRvsKXIP— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) March 25, 2019 ## Well the fair play award isn’t going to Mohali this year....— Sam Billings (@sambillings) March 25, 2019 ## The more you see this the worse it looks .. @josbuttler is still in his crease as @ashwinravi99 is in his delivery position .. Warning or not this is very very Poor from the Skipper ... in time I think he will look back and regret this .. #IPl https://t.co/LcRI12x2EZ— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 25, 2019 ## The Laws state it’s OUT ... Still doesn’t mean I like it at all ... just think it’s a bad look for the game ... I would prefer a 1 warning rule then after that it’s a free for all ... only my opinion so don’t abuse please ... or you can if you want .. I am not arsed #OnOn #IPL— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 25, 2019 ## Law is above The Mythical Spirit of The Game. Don’t fret. Don’t frown. #Ashwin #Buttler #RRvKXIP #IPL— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 25, 2019 ## If you nick the ball, you should walk. That’s the Spirit of the Game. How many actually walk though??? Think 🤔 #Ashwin #Buttler #RRvKXIP #IPL— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 25, 2019 ## It’s within the laws of the game but Jos Butler should have been warned by Ashwin before that. Very Surprised ! Remember Ashwin doing the same in an international game where Sehwag withdrew the appeal.— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 25, 2019 ## Ashwin, that’s shocking behaviour! Very disappointed to see that.— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) March 25, 2019 ## I can’t believe what I’m seeing!! @IPL Terrible example to set for young kids coming through. In time I think Ashwin will regret that.— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) March 25, 2019 ## Follow for more...

Cricket

2600 days ago

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ODI Team Of 2018

Unlike Test, batting has been much easier in one-day format in 2018. It has been a landmark year for England in ODIs and emerged as the most favourite team to lift the World Cup to be held in England. On the other hand, India too had a brilliant year and their top order has dominated batting chart as well as ICC rankings. Bowling too has been brilliant where spinners came out as much more affected than the pacers.## The year 2018 was all about building up for 2019 where most of the teams have experimented in their playing XI considering the all-important World Cup next year. After looking at the performances, we have picked the players who stood out and made a difference in our ODI XI of 2018.## Here we are presenting you the best possible ODI XI of 2018:## 1. Rohit Sharma (IND) - The second highest run-getter after Virat Kohli with 1030 runs in 19 matches at an average of 73.57, Rohit Sharma started the year with low scores against South Africa but till the end of the year he came out as one of the only three batsmen with more than 1000 runs. He notched up 5 centuries and 3 half-centuries with his highest score being 162 against the Windies at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. He is also the second rank batsman in ICC ODI Ranking.## 2. Jonny Bairstow (ENG) - Jonny Bairstow has emerged as one of the most dangerous openers this year where his strike rate has been 118.22 (highest among the top run-getters). The right-hander has scored 1025 (Third highest) runs in 22 matches at an average of 46.59 including 4 centuries and 2 fifties with his highest score of 139 runs.## Other option as an opener - Shikhar Dhawan (IND), Shai Hope (WI)## 3. Virat Kohli (IND) - This is as obvious as it gets for the number one batsman. Kohli scored 1202 runs in 14 matches averaging a stellar 133.55 in 2018, which started with a 112 against South Africa in Durban. Kohli scored a 160 not out in Cape Town again, helping India win the series 5-1. He then ended the year with three consecutive hundreds against the Windies.## 4. Ross Taylor (NZ) - The 34-year old and one of the most experienced New Zealanders, Ross Taylor has had a phenomenal year with the bat. He has scored 639 runs in 10 innings with an average of 91.28 with the help of 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries where his highest score was 181*. Joe Root also was the other contender at no.4 but Taylor's ability to score quick runs earns him this spot.## 5. Jos Buttler (ENG) - The wicket-keeper batsman had a stupendous year where the 671 runs in 18 innings of 23 matches with an impressive average of 51.62 at no.5. His ability to score quick runs at the end of innings makes him a valuable player. His strike rate has been 113.53 and has scored 2 centuries (both came against Australia) and 4 half-centuries.## 6. Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) - The number 1 all-rounder from Bangladesh had a wonderful year with both bat and ball. Shakib's evergreen ability to turn games on its head makes him a different player from others and his record also justified that with 497 runs to go with 21 wickets across 15 matches.## 7. Thisara Perera (SL) - Thisara Perera has had a pretty good year in 50-over cricket despite Sri Lanka's dwindling fortunes. The 29-year old left-hand all-rounder has made handy contributions with the bat lower down the order averaging 34.58 and has also picked up 25 wickets at a very good average of just 20.72.## 8. Rashid Khan (AFG) - Arguably the best spinner at present in limited overs cricket, Afghanistan's leggie has had an outstanding year in the 50-over format. His abilities with bat and his mysterious bowling make him an outstanding player at no.8 for any side in the world. He has grabbed 48 wickets (most by any bowler) in 20 matches with an economy rate of under 4 per over.## 9. Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - Now India has their own Chinaman in Kuldeep Yadav and batsmen haven't able to pick his googlies. Wrist spin is certainly the way to go in limited overs cricket nowadays and Kuldeep Yadav is master in this. With 45 wickets in 19 games, Yadav was the second highest wicket-taker of 2018. He makes a deadly partnership with Yuzvendra Chahal. The spin duo helped India to win ODI series against South Africa in South Africa 5-1 where Yadav picked 17-wickets in 6 matches.## 10. Jasprit Bumrah (IND) - Wickets up front with the new ball, wickets at the death with some deadly variations, Jasprit Bumrah the rank 1 bowler can do it all at the moment. The 25-year old right-arm pacer has been standout bowler across formats. Bumrah took 22 wickets in 13 matches with an economy rate of 3.62 which is rare in modern day cricket.## 11. Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) - The left-arm pacer from Bangladesh has had a wonderful year with the ball. He picked up 29 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 21.72 and economy rate of 4.20. His ability to deceive batsmen with slower balls makes him one of the best bowlers in the world at present.## Follow for more...

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2601 days ago

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Test Team Of 2018

The year 2018 has been one of the worst years for batting in Test cricket. The year that registered the lowest batting average (26.28) since 1959 tells how much batsmen have struggled throughout the year. On the other hand, it was the bowlers who have dominated batsmen in almost every match being played.## Well, 2018 has written its script and one must admit that it has been one of the worst years to pick playing XI of 2018 in the basis of performances as there are batsmen who haven't been consistent barring a few batsmen. Bowlers have done their job well but it is batsmen who have disappointed.## Here we are presenting you the best possible XI of 2018 of Test cricket (on the basis of performances)## 1. Tom Latham (NZ) - It has been the hard year for openers. New Zealand's Tom Latham who scored 450 runs in 3 innings against Sri Lanka in most recently concluded series has scored 658 runs in 12 innings including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries with an average of 59.81 this year. His highest score of 264* came against Sri Lanka at Basin Reserve, Wellington where he carried the innings. Latham is the only opener who has averages over 50 after scoring 300 or more.## 2. Dimuth Karunaratne (SL) - The Sri Lankan left-hander despite his team's poor show, has been in good form and played some match-changing innings. The gritty left-hander has recorded 743 runs in 17 innings with an average of 46.43. Also has scored a century and 7 half-centuries including a match-changing unbeaten 158 against South Africa in Galle.## 3. Kane Williamson (NZ) - A rock solid at number 3 and one of the modern day masters has a brilliant year. In UAE against Pakistan, he played some crucial innings which helped New Zealand to win a Test against Pakistan after 1969 away from home. Earlier in the year, Williamson had also showcased exemplary technique to handle the swing and seam bowling of England's James Anderson to crunch a brilliant hundred. In 12 innings Williamson scored 651 runs at an average of 59.18 with 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.## 4. Virat Kohli (IND) - Virat Kohli, as usual, had had another stellar year with the bat. The Indian captain is one of only two batsmen who has scored more than 1000 runs in 2018. Virat probably the only batsman who has been consistent throughout the year. Against England in England, he scored 593 runs in 10 innings where all other batsmen were struggling to score in seaming and swinging conditions. Even before England series, he was the most successful batsman in South Africa earlier this year in 3-match Test series. In 24 innings of 13 matches, Virat scored 1322 runs at an average of 55.08 including 5 hundred and 5 fifties.## 5. Henry Nicholls (NZ) - Another New Zealander who had had a spectacular with the bat. His partnership of 212 for the 4th wicket with Williamson against Pakistan where he scored 126 runs has been the highlight of the year that turned the table in New Zealand's favour from a losing position. The left-hander has scored 658 runs in 12 innings at a brilliant average of 73.11 with 3 centuries and 3 half-centuries.## 6. Jos Buttler (ENG) - It was a comeback year for the wicket-keeper batsman and has been a brilliant comeback. The attacking right-hander gave a glimpse of his immense potential with a well constricted fifty in the second innings of the Lord's Test versus Pakistan. He also notched up his maiden Test hundred against India at Trent Bridge that came in losing cause but he played a crucial part in England's series victory with a couple of the fifties. He scored 760 runs in 18 innings with an average of 44.70 including a century and 6 half-centuries.## 7. Jason Holder (WI) - The West Indian captain had had a good year with both bat and ball. He seemed to be an only all-rounder who justified his all-rounder's role. He snared 33 scalps at an astonishing average of 12.39. In 2018, Holder also recorded his best match figures by taking 11 scalps for 103 runs against Bangladesh in Jamaica. The Windies skipper also scored 336 runs at an average of 37.33.## 8. Nathan Lyon (AUS) - Australia's off-spinner who has 335 wickets in 83 matches had had a brilliant year. It has always been difficult for any spinner to take wickets in Australia that has a history of producing spicy pitches. The 31-year old played 10 matches and took 49 wickets at an average of 34.02. His best match figure was 8 for 106 this year.## 9. Pat Cummins (AUS) - A handy batsman lower down the order and a lethal fast bowler, Pat Cummins has emerged as a valuable player for Australia this year. The tall fast bowler turned out to be the mainstay of Australia's pace attack, scalping 44 wickets at just 19.97. He registered his best figure against India at MCG where he grabbed 6/27 in second innings and played a gritty knock of 63 runs in losing cause.## 10. Jasprit Bumrah (IND) - It has been Jusprit Bumrah's year by far. The 25-year old with unorthodox action took his Test career by storm, grabbing 48 wickets at an average of 21.02 in 9 matches. He made his Test debut against South Africa and became the only Asian bowler to take 5-fers in each of SA, ENG, and AUS in a calendar year.## 11. Kagiso Rabada (SA) - The number 1 bowler in ICC Test ranking, Kagiso Rabada was the has been brilliant throughout the year. With 52 wickets in 10 matches, he is the leading wicket-taker of 2018.## Follow for more...

Cricket

2632 days ago

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Top 10 Fastest Century In ODIs

South Africa's former captain AB de Villiers was one of the most attacking batsmen game has ever had. He played some of the memorable ODI knocks over the years. He holds the record of the fastest century in this format of the game when he magnified 149 off 44 balls against West Indies.## Apart from Ab de Villiers, there are some players who are equally lethal as de Villiers. Some of them has retired from international cricket but they will always be remembered as greats of the game. Pakistan's Shahid Afridi was the one who holds the record of fastest century for 18 long years untill Anderson broke that.## Here is the list of fastest centuries in the one-day format. ## 1. AB de Villiers (31 balls) - AB de Villiers holds the record of the fastest century in one-day cricket. Former South Africa's captain became the fastest centurion after breaking New Zealand's Corey Anderson's record when he hammered 149 off just 44 balls including 9 fours and 16 sixes against West Indies at Johannesburg in 2015. Recently retired and one of the greatest players, AB de Villiers considered the best batsman of modern era.## 2. Corey Anderson (36 balls) - New Zealand's Corey Anderson is one of the most attacking batsmen at present. He broke Shahid Afridi's long 18 years old record when he hammered 131 off 47 balls against West Indies in Queenstown in 2014. He hit 6 fours and 14 sixes in his record-breaking innings.## 3. Shahid Afridi (37 balls) - Pakistan's Shahid Afridi was one of the players who changed the definition of playing cricket with his hard hitting ability. In 1996, 16-year old Shahid Afridi dismantled Sri Lanka in Nairobi in four teams tournament. He made 102 off 40 balls including 6 fours and 11 sixes. Shahid Afridi has retired from international cricket last year.## 4. Mark Boucher (44 balls) - South Africa's wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher is one of the most successful wicketkeepers in all three formats. His inning of 147* off 68 balls against Zimbabwe in 2006. Mark Boucher had to retire from professional cricket after a tragic incident behind the stump when stump bells damaged his eye.## 5. Brian Lara/Shahid Afridi (45 balls) - Former West Indies' captain and arguably one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Brian Lara found himself among the top ten fastest centurions. He played a 117-runs knock off 62 balls including 18 fours and 4 sixes against Bangladesh in Dhaka in 1999 while Shahid Afridi is the only batsman till date who featured twice in top ten lists. He scored 102 off 46 balls against India in Kanpur in 2005.## 6. Jesse Ryder/Jos Buttler (46 balls) - New Zealand's Jesse Ryder and England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler are among the fastest centurion in ODIs. Ryder played a 104 runs knock off 51 balls against West Indies while Buttler 116* off 62 balls against Pakistan in Dubai.## 7. Sanath Jayasuriya (48 balls) - Sri Lanka's former captain and legend of the game, Sanath Jayasuriya played one of the fastest ODI knocks against Pakistan in Singapore in 1996 when he hammered 134 off 65 balls including 11 fours and 11 sixes.## 8. Kevin O'Brien (50 balls) - Ireland's Kevin O'Brien played a knock of his life when he helped his side to chase down 328 against England in a group match of World Cup 2011. He scored 113 off 63 balls including 13 fours and 6 sixes in Bengaluru and upset strong England side.## 9. Glenn Maxwell (51 balls) - Australia's Glenn Maxwell is known for his hard hitting ability. He featured among the fastest centurion when he smashed 102 off 53 balls including 10 fours and 4 sixes against Sri Lanka in Sydney in 2015.## 10. Virat Kohli (52 balls) - Indian captain and arguably the best batsman of the modern era, Virat Kohli is the last batsman who featured in top ten lists. He is the fastest Indian to score a century in an ODI. He played one of the most memorable ODI knocks against Australia in Jaipur when he helped India to chase down 360. He remained unbeaten on 100* off 52 balls along with Rohit Sharma's 141* off 123 balls.## *Stats last updated till 28th November, 2018.## Thanks for the reading.

Cricket

2751 days ago

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Best ODI XI At Present

Cricket has changed a lot since the start of this decade especially the one-day format. With batsmen have become a bit more innovative with their batting, bowlers found it difficult to deal with their bowling. It could be said that batsmen are dominating the bowlers at the moment.## However, there are some batsmen who are way ahead than the rest of the others as they are more consistent with their performance. This could also be said same for the bowlers.## Here we are presenting you the best ODI team XI of present.## 1. ROHIT SHARMA (IND) - Rohit Sharma is perhaps the best opener at present. He is the only player in the world who has scored 3 double hundreds in the 50-over format. His highest score of 264 came against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2016. He has played 183 ODIs so far in which he scores 6748 runs with an average of 44.99. Sharma has scored 18 centuries and 34 half-centuries to get those runs.## 2. FAKHAR ZAMAN (PAK) - Fakhar Zaman is still new in international cricket but he has shown enough talent to become one of the best batsmen in this format. He surpassed the great Viv Richards to become the quickest to reach a thousand runs (18 innings). He scored a famous hundred in final of the champions trophy against India that helped Pakistan to win their maiden CT title. He is also the only Pakistani player to score a double hundred in ODIs. He has played 18 ODIs so far and scores 1065 runs with an average of 76.07. He has scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries.## 3. VIRAT KOHLI (IND) - Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the best batsman in the world at present and currently the No.1 ODI batsman in ICC Rankings. His numbers in ODIs are unbelievable. When its come to chase, there is no better player than him in the history of the cricket. In 211 ODIs he has scored 9779 runs with an outstanding average of 58.21. Kohli has scored 35 hundred and 48 fifties. He is only behind the great Sachin Tendulkar (49) in terms of centuries.## 4. JOE ROOT (ENG) - Joe Root is England's best batsman and currently the No.2 in ICC ODI Rankings. He has played 116 ODIs and scores 4800 runs with an average of 51.61. He has scored 13 centuries (Most by any England's player) and 28 half-centuries.## 5. JOS BUTTLER (ENG) - Jos Buttler is currently the best wicketkeeper-batsman in the world. In recent time, he has emerged as a match winner for England. In 117 ODIs, Buttler, has scored 3148 runs with an average of 40.36 and also scored 6 hundred and 18 fifties.## 6. MS Dhoni (IND, C & WK) - Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the best wicketkeeper in after Australia's Adam Gilchrist and one of the most successful captains in the world. Despite his poor form in recent times he is still one of the best batsmen of all time. He recently became the only 12th player to reach 10,000 runs in ODIs. He has now 10,046 runs in 321 matches with an average of 51.26. He is the only captain to win all three ICC Trophy (CT, T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup).## 7. SHAKIB AL HASAN (BNG) - Shakib Al Hasan is undoubtedly the best batsman Bangladesh has ever produced. He is currently the best all-rounder in the world and will be recognized as one of best all-rounders of all time. He has scored 5433 runs in 188 matches and grabbed 237 wickets while bowling.## 8. RASHID KHAN (AFG) - Rashid Khan emerged as the biggest superstar of Afghanistan. He is mysterious bowler as many batsmen found it difficult to pick his googly. The No.2 ODI bowler has played 43 matches an picked 100 wickets with an outstanding average of 14.4. His economy rate in ODIs is the best at present (3.96).## 9. JASPRIT BUMRAH (IND) - Jasprit Bumrah is considered as one of the finest bowlers in limited overs cricket. He is currently the No.1 bowler in ODIs. In 37 ODIs so far, he has escaped 64 wickets with 27/5 his best figures. He bowled with the excellent economy rate of 4.65 in 50-overs format.## 10. KAGISO RABADA (SA) - Kagiso Rabada is the best bowler in the world at the moment in across format. The 9th rank ODI bowler has played 50 matches so far and grabbed 80 wickets with the best figures of 16/6.## 11. HASAN ALI (PAK) - Pakistan has always produced great bowlers and Hasan Ali is the latest example of that. Despite being new in international cricket, he has shown great skill and temperament to trouble the batsmen. He has escaped 68 wickets with a brilliant average of 20.88 in 33 matches.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.