Nov 21 2023, 21:26

*Suresh Raina: Pat Cummins' captaincy proved the difference*    
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 KKNB : From an Indian perspective, the final was disappointing, but that’s what cricket is all about.

  

Australia played better than India, you can't complain about that. It was just one bad day at the office.

Australia won the toss and they knew that dew would be the key factor. They restricted India to 240 and chased really well. 

What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy. The way he brought Glenn Maxwell in to the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli. 

They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning. 

Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs. From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’s catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne.

I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference and his planning and execution was perfect.

If you look at Australia’s innings, they were 47 for three, but India couldn’t put the pressure on because they were only defending 241 and then Travis Head played the best knock of the World Cup to change the direction of the game with his positive batting.

India looked very good from a bowling point of view but were left disappointed because they didn’t understand the wicket. 

It was very dry and they couldn’t keep pressure on with the bat because Australia bowled a lot of short balls and deliveries into the wicket which meant India couldn’t rotate the strike. Rohit’s wicket was a turning point and there were not enough runs on the board, especially when you’re used to making totals of up to 400. 

Credit goes to Travis and Marnus, the way they played when the pressure started to come back onto Australia showed they know how to win an ICC trophy. 

Glenn Maxwell’s double century against Afghanistan gave them the belief they could win the World Cup because when one player performs that well, everyone else wants to do the same for their country. Travis believed he could do it in the final and he did.

Reflecting on the entire World Cup, I think it was played in a great spirit. We saw lots of runs and wickets to both seam and spin. 

Afghanistan and the Netherlands both really impressed me and New Zealand did well too. We saw a lot of great individual performances from Bas de Leede and Paul van Meekeren of the Netherlands, to Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand and Mohammad Wasim of Pakistan, who looked very promising. 

From an Indian perspective, I was very impressed with KL Rahul but Mohammed Shami was my player of the tournament. The way he bowled against New Zealand and throughout the whole World Cup, he just went bang, bang, bang.

I thought Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was fantastic too. He looked very solid in his planning, decision making, approach and execution. He looked like a proper leader. 

Like MS Dhoni before him, he brought a team together and they played excellently. I don’t know if Rohit will play in the next 50-over World Cup, he might play in the T20 World Cup, but he really wanted to win the World Cup for the whole country. But God planned something else.

It’s very disappointing because they did so well in every department before the final. 

There were still some great moments, not least Virat scoring his 50th century in front of his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. 

We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now. It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home. 

Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this.

Despite the disappointment, there’s no doubt that this event has truly captured the hearts of the nation. New records have been set in stadium attendances, broadcast viewership and digital engagements, making this truly the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever.

In four years’ time, all eyes will be on hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, and it will be great to see new teams come through like we’ve seen with Afghanistan in the recent years. 

It might be Ireland or another team from Europe who really steps up, or perhaps one of the Asia Cup teams like Nepal. It will be exciting to see 14 teams and how it all shapes up.

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Nov 20 2023, 16:25

हार के बाद खिलाड़ियों से मिले पीएम मोदी, सामने आईं ड्रेसिंग रूम की तस्वीर, रोते हुए मोहम्मद शमी को लगाया गले
#mohammedshamisharepicwithpmmodiinteamindiadressing_room


  


ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ भारत को वनडे विश्व कप 2023 के फाइनल में हार का सामना करना पड़ा। कंगारुओं ने भारत को छह विकेट से हराया। लगातार 10 मैच जीतने के बाद फाइनल में मिली हार खिलाड़ियों के लिए निराशाजनक थी। इस हालात में प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने ड्रेसिंग रूम में पहुंचकर उनका हौसला बढ़ाया। फाइनल में हार के बाद भारतीय खिलाड़ियों की ड्रेसिंग रूम में भावुक होने की तस्वीरे सामने आई है।भारतीय पेसर मोहम्‍मद शमी ने हार के बाद एक एक्‍स पर एक पोस्‍ट डाली है, ज‍िसके साथ उन्‍होंने एक फोटो भी शेयर क‍िया है। इस फोटो में पीएम मोदी शमी को सांत्वना देते नजर आ रहे हैं।

  

पीएम के गले लगकर रोए शमी
शमी ने जो फोटो पोस्ट की है जिसमें वह रोते हुए दिखाई दे रहे हैं और पीएम मोदी उन्हें गले लगा रहे। शमी ने अपने इंस्टाग्राम पर फोटो के साथ कैप्शन में पीएम का ड्रैसिंग रूम में आ हौसलअफजाई करने के लिए शुक्रिया अदा किया। शमी ने पोस्‍ट क‍िया है क‍ि दुर्भाग्य से कल हमारा दिन नहीं था। पूरे टूर्नामेंट के दौरान हमारी टीम और मेरा समर्थन करने के लिए मैं सभी भारतीयों को धन्यवाद देना चाहता हूं। मैं प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का आभारी हूं विशेष रूप से ड्रेसिंग रूम में आना और हमारा उत्साह बढ़ाने के लिए। हम वापसी करेंगे!

  

फाइनल में नहीं चला शमी का जादू
शमी को वर्ल्ड कप की शुरुआत में प्लेइंग-11 में जगह नहीं मिली थी। लेकिन हार्दिक पंड्या के चोटिल होने के बाद शमी को मौका मिला और उन्होंने इसका पूरा फायदा उठाते हुए शानदार खेल दिखाया। शमी ने इस टूर्नामेंट में कुल सात मैच खेले और 24 विकेट लेने में सफल रहे। इसी के साथ वह इस टूर्नामेंट में सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज बने। इसी वर्ल्ड कप में उन्होंने एक और रिकॉर्ड अपने नाम किया। शमी वर्ल्ड कप में भारत के लिए सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज बन गए हैं। वह एक वर्ल्ड कप में भारत के लिए सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज भी बने। फाइनल में भी शमी ने भारत को पहली सफलता दिलाई थी और डेविड वॉर्नर को आउट किया था। लेकिन इसके बाद उनका जादू नहीं चला और टीम इंडिया को हार का सामना करना पड़ा।

रवींद्र जडेजा ने भी शेयर की तस्वीर
वहीं, भारत के स्टार ऑलराउंडर रवींद्र जडेजा ने पीएम के ड्रेसिंग रूम में आने की तस्वीर शेयर की है। उन्होंने लिखा- हमारा टूर्नामेंट बहुत अच्छा था, लेकिन फाइनल में हम हार गए। हम सभी दुखी हैं, लेकिन हमारे देश के लोगों का समर्थन हमें आगे बढ़ा रहा है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ड्रेसिंग रूम में पहुंचे। उनका दौरा विशेष और बहुत प्रेरणादायक था।

आपको बता दें कि अहमदाबाद में खेले गए वर्ल्ड कप 2023 के फाइनल मुकाबले में पीएम मोदी पहुंचे थे। उन्होंने विश्व विजेता बनने के बाद ऑस्ट्रेलिया को वर्ल्ड कप की ट्रॉफी दी थी। वह प्रेजेंटेशन सेरेमनी में मौजूद रहे थे। उनके अलावा देश के गृहमंत्री अमित शाह और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के डिप्टी प्रधानमंत्री रिचर्ड मार्ल्स भी पहुंचे थे। इसके अलावा बॉलीवुड से लेकर राजनीति जगत के कई बड़े चेहरे इस दौरान स्टेडियम में नजर आए थे।

Nov 20 2023, 15:40

राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान के खिलाफ केरल सरकार पहुंची सुप्रीम कोर्ट, अदालत ने केंद्र से मांगा जवाब
#supreme_court_notice_to_centre_governor_arif_mohammed_khan
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आठ विधेयकों पर निर्णय लेने में राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान की देरी के खिलाफ केरल सरकार की याचिका पर सोमवार को केंद्र को नोटिस जारी किया।दरअसल, केरल सरकार ने गवर्नर पर विधानसभा से पारित बिल लंबित रखने का आरोप लगाते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट का रुख किया था।सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सोमवार को केरल सरकार की याचिका पर केंद्र सरकार और केरल के राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान को नोटिस जारी कर जवाब मांगा है। बता दें ये सभी विधेयक राज्यपाल की सहमति के लिए भेज गए थे लेकिन केरल के राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान इसे लेकर निष्क्रिय बने हुए हैं।

  


सीजेआई डीवाई चंद्रचूड़ की अध्यक्षता वाली पीठ ने केंद्र सरकार और राज्यपाल के अतिरिक्त मुख्य सचिव को नोटिस जारी कर जवाब मांगा है। मामले की अगली सुनवाई 22 नवंबर को होगी। शीर्ष अदालत ने अटॉर्नी जनरल आर वेंकटरमणी को भी नोटिस जारी कर पूछा कि या तो वह या सॉलिसिटर जनरल तुषार मेहता सुनवाई में उनकी सहायता करें। बता दें कि यह 8 बिल सात महीने से लेकर दो साल तक की अवधि से लंबित पड़े हुए है। लंबित विधयेकों में विश्वविद्यालय कानून संशोधन विधेयक, केरल सहकारी सोसायटी संशोधन विधेयक और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य विधेयक शामिल हैं।

  

केरल सरकार की ओर से पूर्व अटाॅर्नी जनरल ऑफ इंडिया केके वेणुगोपाल पक्ष रखते हुए कहा कि करीब 8 विधेयक ऐसे हैं जो कई महीनों से राज्यपाल के लंबित हैं।सुनवाई के दौरान वेणुगोपाल ने कहा कि गवर्नरों को इस बात का बिल्कुल भी एहसास नहीं है कि वे संविधान के अनुच्छेद 168 के तहत विधायिका का हिस्सा हैं

  

बता दें कि केरल सरकार ने इस मामले में संविधान के अनुच्छेद 200 के तहत लंबित विधेयकों के संबंध में उचित आदेश पारित करने का आग्रह करते हुए उच्चतम न्यायालय का रुख किया था। याचिका में यह भी कहा गया है कि संविधान का अनुच्छेद 200 के तहत किसी भी राज्यपाल की जिम्मेदारी होती है कि वह विधायिका द्वारा पारित किसी भी विधेयक को उसके सामने प्रस्तुत होने पर वह घोषणा करेगा वह विधेयक पर सहमति देता है या वह उसे रोक देता है वह विधेयक को प्रेसिडेंट के पास भेज सकता है। याचिका में कहा गया कि जितनी जल्दी हो सके वह लंबित बिलों को उचित समय के भीतर निपटाने का आदेश राज्यपाल के लिए पारित करें।

Nov 18 2023, 17:03

*Eoin Morgan: Winning a World Cup ‘an unparalleled feeling that reverberates through time’* 
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 ODI ICC World Cup,2023 

  

 
 
 	
The pre-final Captains’ image with Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins alongside the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy at the iconic Adalaj Stepwell can be accessed rights-free from the ICC’s Online Media Zone.

Winning a World Cup is more than just lifting a trophy. It's an unparalleled feeling that reverberates through time, inspiring cricketers across borders and generations.

Having experienced this euphoria after the dramatic 2019 World Cup final at Lords, I can attest to the transformative power of such a moment.

Cricketing legends like Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni, Michael Clarke, and their teams have etched their names in history, proudly acknowledging the sacrifices, dedication, and teamwork that define a championship campaign.

The scene is set for a blockbuster event at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the 130,000-seater venue which witnessed the tournament opener, and will stage the climactic clash between hosts India and the seasoned Australian side.

Both captains took part in the traditional pre-final photo on Saturday at the historic Adalaj Stepwell in Ahmedabad and will no doubt have a range of emotions swirling as they head into Sunday’s showdown.

While the day itself promises to be an awesome spectacle, the true essence of the event lies in the cricketing prowess that both teams bring to the pitch.

India, unbeaten in all ten matches, has been a revelation in this tournament. With Virat Kohli leading the run charts and Mohammed Shami as the leading wicket-taker, the team's performance has been nothing short of incredible.

However, what sets this Indian side apart is the influence of captain Rohit Sharma. Since the T20 World Cup semi-final defeat in Adelaide against England last year, Rohit has spearheaded a shift in the team's batting approach.

No longer content with merely accumulating runs, India now embrace an intimidating, aggressive style of play under his leadership.

Rohit's personal transformation is evident in his strike rate, soaring from a career average of 102 to an impressive 124 in this World Cup. The question now is whether India can maintain this mindset and apply the same methodology in the final.

Australia, a team with a rich history of five World Cup victories and eight final appearances, entered the tournament with a stumble, facing two early losses.

However, as we have seen time and time again, how you start is not as important as how you finish. Winning eight consecutive matches Pat Cummins and his team have done this and are now on the home straight.

Overcoming challenges like the absence of key players – Glenn Maxwell due to concussion and Mitch Marsh for personal reasons – showcased their resilience.

As the only team capable of halting India's unbeaten streak, Australia's ability to perform under pressure is their hallmark. Their well-drilled team, developed across all three formats, exudes a belief and confidence unique to their cricketing culture.

Emotions will run high on the final day, with Australia embracing the underdog label and India carrying the weight of 1.3 billion fans on their shoulders.

Australia's sense of opportunity, fuelled by their proven ability to perform under pressure, makes them formidable opponents.

India, having harnessed the support of their fans throughout the tournament, face the challenge of converting that energy into performance without succumbing to the pressure.

As the players take the field, the culmination of hard work, dedication and sacrifice will unfold. The final is not just a match, it's an opportunity to create a lasting legacy, a moment that will inspire generations of cricketers and fans worldwide.

May the best team seize this historic opportunity and leave an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of cricketing history.

 Pic Courtesy by: ICC*

Nov 16 2023, 07:49

 *Team India won by 70 runs* 
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 ODI ICC World Cup,2023 

  

 Team India won by 70 runs 
 Khabar kolkata: World Cup at home after an era. India in the final after an era. Nervous pressure finally wins. 398 runs on the board! Still a great fight from New Zealand. Indian cricket lovers have also faced fear several times. In fact, the aggressive cricket that India has been playing and even played in the semi-finals.



New Zealand also followed the same path. Mohammed Sami became the answer to their devastating cricket. A couple of wickets started the second spell. Kuldeep Yadav also became the turning point of the match. Team India won by 70 runs. 

 Pic Courtesy by: ICC

Nov 13 2023, 19:09

 *Ross Taylor: India will be nervous about facing this New Zealand side* 
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 KKNB: As New Zealand prepare to take on India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals, it is impossible not to look back at the parallels with 2019.

Four years ago, India went into the semi-final in Manchester as the form side in the tournament, while we were more focused on ensuring our net run-rate would keep Pakistan out of reach for the final spot in the top four.

This time around, India are even bigger favourites, at home and having played so well during the group stage.

But when we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side.

We’re up against it, of course, but that was also the case in 2019. That was a two-day one-day game! It was a strange situation for me, I was not out overnight. That is nerve-wracking enough in Test cricket, let alone a one-dayer and a World Cup semi-final.

At Old Trafford, I’d say the crowd was probably about 80% Indian, with a sprinkling of New Zealand friends and family and then some English.

We had to back ourselves in that game. South Africa had just scored 300 there so most commentators thought we were crazy because we were scoring pretty slowly, but Kane Williamson and myself were confident that 240-250 would be a competitive total.

That is what we ended up on, and then Matt Henry and Trent Boult got us some early wickets, which we knew would be crucial.

The other thing I remember from the game is Martin Guptill’s run-out of MS Dhoni. Obviously everyone remembers the run-out of Guptill in the final, but that one in the semi-final gets a lot of air time in New Zealand as well.

I was also on the end of a run-out in that game. Ravindra Jadeja got me from the boundary, I was sure I would be ok but he got a direct hit. He really is a freak and I am sure he will be crucial again this time.

Mumbai is usually a ground where you can expect big scores, but the big test for New Zealand will be dealing with the conditions.

The toss is important but if New Zealand can start well with bat and ball, that will give them a lot of confidence to stay in the fight.

The first ten overs in both innings are crucial. When India are batting, you want to get them two or three down in the first ten overs to put them under pressure. They rely heavily on an excellent top three. There is Shubman Gill, the number one player in the world, and then Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. We need to try to make inroads and put the middle order under pressure. If you can do that, it stifles them and affects how early they can assert their dominance.

Then when India are bowling, it is similar. You want to score runs but it is also vital we keep wickets in hand against weapons like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami. When they get on a roll, they can be a lethal force, and the spinners can really pile on the pressure. If you keep wickets in hand, that is when it becomes a bit easier, rather than having to chase the game.

It will be a big day for Rachin Ravindra. When you have a guy who is named after a combination of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, it is special to play India in India in a World Cup semi-final.

We needed someone to score heavily in the tournament. I am not sure many people would have expected it to be Rachin but I have been really impressed, not only by the runs he has scored but also the way he has gone about it, his tempo and calmness. He is just going out there and batting like he did as a little kid. He has not put any pressure on himself and I hope he continues to do that.

He has a big part to play in the semi-final and in the future for New Zealand. It is funny to think that if Michael Bracewell had made it to the World Cup, Rachin probably would not have made it. Luck has probably played a part, but we all need that.

Hopefully the luck is with New Zealand on Wednesday.

 Pic Courtesy by:ICC

Nov 06 2023, 16:27

पूर्व क्रिकेटर और तेलंगाना विस चुनाव में कांग्रेस कैंडिडेट मोहम्मद अजहरुद्दीन की बढ़ी मुश्किलें, दर्ज किए गए 4 एफआईआर
#mohammed_azharuddin_in_trouble_4_cases_filed_against_him

  




  

तेलंगाना में 30 नवंबर को विधानसभा चुनाव होने वाले हैं। इससे पहले सियासी सरगर्मी जोरों पर है। सभी पार्टियां मतदाताओं को अपनी ओर खींचने के लिए तमाम तरह के हथकंड़े अपना रही हैं। इस बीत पूर्व क्रिकेटर और कांग्रेस पार्टी की ओर से उम्मीदवार मोहम्मद अजहरुद्दीन की मुश्किलें बढ़ गई हैं। उनके खिलाफ 4 केस दर्ज कराए गए हैं। बता दें कि अजहरूद्दीन जुबली हिल्स से कांग्रेस के प्रत्याशी हैं।

  



अजहरुद्दीन पर हैदराबाद क्रिकेट असोसिएशन (एचसीए) के अध्यक्ष रहने के दौरान धन के दुरुपयोग का आरोप है। रचाकोंडा पुलिस ने अजहरुद्दीन सहित एचसीए के पदाधिकारियों और पिछले सदस्यों के खिलाफ चार मामले दर्ज किए हैं।अब पूर्व क्रिकेटर ने अपने खिलाफ दर्ज सभी चार केसों में जमानत के लिए मल्काजगिरी कोर्ट का दरवाजा खटखटाया है।

पिछले महीने जब उनके खिलाफ शिकायत दी गई थी, तब इन आरोपों पर अजहरुद्दीन ने कहा था कि यह मेरी छवि खराब करने के लिए मेरे प्रतिद्वंद्वियों की ओर से किया गया चुनावी स्टंट है। अजहरुद्दीन ने एक्स (पहले ट्विटर) पर इस मामले में लिखा मैंने कई खबरें देखीं हैं जिनमें बताया गया है कि हैदराबाद क्रिकेट असोसिएशन की सीईओ की शिकायतों पर मेरे खिलाफ एफआईआर दर्ज की गई है। मैं बताना चाहता हूं कि ये सभी झूठे और राजनीति से प्रेरित आरोप हैं। मैं किसी भी तरह से इन आरोपों से जुड़ा नहीं हूं। सही समय आने पर मैं इसे लेकर और जवाब दूंगा। यह मेरी इमेज खराब करने के लिए मेरे प्रतिद्वंद्वियों की ओर से किया गया स्टंट है, लेकिन हम इससे कमजोर नहीं होंगे। हम और मजबूत रहेंगे और कड़ी लड़ाई लड़ेंगे।

Oct 22 2023, 15:51

*Mohammed Shami finally got a chance against and take a wicket* 
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 World Cup,2023 


  



 KKNB : Made it to the Indian squad for the World Cup, but did not get a chance Mohammed Shami finally got a chance against New in the first XI. Mohammed Shami finally got a chance against New Zealand. Coach Rahul Dravid wanted to use Shami's experience against a big team like New Zealand. Shami proved that he did not do much wrong. In the current World Cup, his wicket came in his first ball.Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first. Suryakumar Yadav got a chance due to Hardik Pandya's injury. And Shami has come to the team. This is the first match of these two Indian stars in the current World Cup.

Jul 21 2023, 11:14

सऊदी अरब और यूएई के बीच टकराव के हालात, जानें क्या है पूरा मामला
#mohammed_bin_salman_threatened_uae


  


सऊदी अरब और युनाइटेड अरब अमीरात के बीच टकराव की स्थिति पैदा हो रही है। दोनों देशों के बीच क्षेत्रीय नीतियों को लेकर जारी मतभेद किसी से छुपा नहीं है। इस बीच आई एक रिपोर्ट में दावा किया गया है कि सऊदी क्राउन प्रिंस मोहम्मद बिन सलमान ने पिछले साल दिसंबर में यूएई के राष्ट्रपति शेख मोहम्मद बिन जायद अल नाहयान को धमकी दी थी।

  

अमेरिकी अखबार वॉल स्ट्रीट जरनल का दावा है कि एमबीएस ने स्थानीय पत्रकारों से गुप्त बातचीत में यूएई को खुली धमकी दी। पत्रकारों से कहा कि उन्होंने यूएई को मांगों की एक लिस्ट भेजी है। चेतावनी दी है कि अगर वे किंगडम के लिए मुसीबत बनेंगे तो वह कड़ी कार्रवाई करेंगे। प्रिंस ने कहा कि “यह उससे भी बदतर होगा जो मैंने कतर के साथ किया। 

  

वॉल स्‍ट्रीट जनरल की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक सऊदी प्रिंस ने बातचीत में यहां तक आरोप लगा दिया था कि दशकों से हमारे सहयोगी दोस्‍त देश यूएई ने हमारी पीठ में छुरा घोपा है। इसके बाद सऊदी प्रिंस ने लंबे समय तक अपने 'गुरु' रहे शेख मोहम्‍मद से खुद को अलग कर लिया और अब दोनों के बीच खाड़ी देशों में वर्चस्‍व की जंग चल रही है।

अमेरिका की भूमिका कम होने के बाद बढ़ा तनाव
रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक दोनों शाही परिवारों में अब पश्चिम एशिया में अपना दबदबा कायम करने के लिए रंजिश शुरू हो गई है जहां अब अमेरिका की भूमिका कम हो रही है। मोहम्‍मद बिन सलमान हों या शेख मोहम्‍मद दोनों ही बहुत महत्‍वाकांक्षी रहे हैं और हमेशा से ही खाड़ी देशों के प्रमुख खिलाड़ी बनने की तमन्‍ना रखते रहे हैं।

पिछले 6 महीने से ज्‍यादा समय से दोनों के बीच बातचीत नहीं
अमेरिकी अखबार ने दोनों नेताओं के करीबी लोगों के हवाले से बताया कि एक समय में एमबीएस और 62वर्षीय एमबीजेड के बीच बहुत करीबी संबंध थे लेकिन अब पिछले 6 महीने से ज्‍यादा समय से दोनों के बीच बातचीत नहीं हुई है। अब उनका निजी विवाद सार्वजनिक हो गया है। यूएई और सऊदी अरब के बीच यमन के युद्ध को लेकर मतभेद है। वहीं यूएई इस बात से हताश है कि सऊदी अरब तेल के दाम बढ़ाने के लिए दबाव डाल रहा है जिससे ओपेक के अंदर भी दरार पड़ती जा रही है।



गल्फ का सुपर पावर बनने की जंग?
गल्फ की इन दो बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था वाले देशों ने कभी साथ में लड़ाई लड़ी है। यमन में 2014 से दोनों साथ थे। दोनों ने अमेरिका के साथ ईरान के न्यूक्लियर डील का एक स्वर में विरोध किया और कतर को काबू करने में भी दोनों देश साथ रहे। अब हालात ये हैं कि दोनों ने ही एक-दूसरे के खिलाफ तलवार निकाल ली है।सऊदी अरब और युनाइटेड अरब अमीरात के बीच असल लड़ाई इस बात की है कि आखिर गल्फ का सुपर पावर कौन बनेगा? गल्फ को-ऑपरेशन काउंसिल में किसका प्रभाव होगा? अपनी अर्थव्यवस्था और विदेश नीति के जरिए गल्फ को दुनिया के पटल पर कौन रखेगा?

Mar 24 2023, 21:01

Disqualified MPs - MLAs | జైలుశిక్ష పడి.. చట్టసభల సభ్యత్వం కోల్పోయిన నేతలు వీరే!
దిల్లీ: మోదీ ఇంటి పేరును కించపరిచేలా చేసిన వ్యాఖ్యలకుగానూ కాంగ్రెస్‌ అగ్రనేత రాహుల్‌ గాంధీకి (Rahul Gandhi) జైలుశిక్ష పడిన నేపథ్యంలో ఆయన పార్లమెంట్‌ సభ్యత్వం (MP)పై అనర్హత వేటు పడింది..

అయితే, అప్పీలుకు వెళ్లేందుకు రాహుల్‌కు 30రోజులు గడువు ఉండటంపై కోర్టు నిర్ణయానికి అనుగుణంగా మళ్లీ ఆయన అర్హత పొందే అవకాశాలు ఆధారపడి ఉంటాయి.
ప్రజాప్రాతినిధ్య చట్టం 1951, సెక్షన్‌ 8(3) ప్రకారం.. ఏదైనా కేసులో దోషిగా తేలి, రెండేళ్లకు తగ్గకుండా జైలు శిక్ష పడిన చట్టసభ సభ్యులు (MP/MLAs) తమ సభ్యత్వాన్ని కోల్పోతారు. ఇలా గతంలో తమ లోక్‌సభ, శాసనసభ సభ్యత్వాన్ని కోల్పోయిన నేతలను ఓ సారి పరిశీలిస్తే..

మొహమ్మద్‌ ఫైజల్‌:ఓ హత్యాయత్నం కేసులో లక్షద్వీప్‌ ఎంపీ మొహమ్మద్‌ ఫైజల్‌(Mohammed Faizal)ను అక్కడి సెషన్స్‌ కోర్టు దోషిగా తేల్చింది. దీంతో ఈ ఏడాది జనవరిలో తన పార్లమెంట్‌ సభ్యత్వాన్ని (MP) కోల్పోయారు. అయితే, అనంతరం కేరళ హైకోర్టు స్టే విధించడంతో మళ్లీ ఆయన సభ్యత్వాన్ని పునరుద్ధరించాలని న్యాయశాఖ సిఫార్సు చేసింది.

  

లాలూ ప్రసాద్‌ యాదవ్‌: దాణా కుంభకోణం కేసులో దోషిగా తేలిన ఆర్జేడీ అధినేత లాలూ ప్రసాద్‌ యాదవ్‌ (Lalu Prasad Yadav) కూడా తన లోక్‌సభ సభ్యత్వాన్ని కోల్పోయారు. కుంభకోణానికి సంబంధించి 2013లో వచ్చిన తీర్పుతో పార్లమెంటుకు దూరమయ్యారు. అనంతరం జైలుకు వెళ్లిన ఆయన.. ప్రస్తుతం బెయిల్‌పై బయట ఉన్నారు.
ఆజాం ఖాన్‌: ఉత్తర్‌ప్రదేశ్‌లోని రాంపుర్‌ మాజీ సమాజ్‌వాదీ పార్టీ నేత ఆజాంఖాన్‌ను (Azam Khan).. 2019లో చేసిన ద్వేషపూరిత ప్రసంగం కేసులో న్యాయస్థానం దోషిగా తేల్చింది. రాంపుర్‌ కోర్టు తీర్పు వెలువరించిన అనంతరం యూపీ అసెంబ్లీ ఆయన్ను అనర్హుడిగా ప్రకటించింది. అంతకుముందు ఎంపీగా ఉన్న ఆయన ఇటీవల ఎన్నికల్లో ఎమ్మెల్యేగా గెలుపొందారు..

జయలలిత: తమిళనాడు మాజీ ముఖ్యమంత్రి, దివంగత నేత జయలలిత (Jayalalitha) కూడా జైలు శిక్ష కారణంగా అనర్హతకు గురయ్యారు. అక్రమాస్తుల కేసులో నాలుగేళ్ల జైలుశిక్షతోపాటు రూ.100 కోట్ల జరిమానా కూడా పడింది. దీంతో అనర్హతకు గురైన ఆమె.. సీఎం పదవి నుంచి దిగిపోవాల్సి వచ్చింది. అనంతరం 2015లో కర్ణాటక హైకోర్టు కింది కోర్టు ఇచ్చిన తీర్పును పక్కనబెడుతూ నిర్దోషిగా ప్రకటించించడంతో.. మళ్లీ సీఎం పగ్గాలు చేపట్టారు. చివరకు ఈ వ్యవహారం సుప్రీం కోర్టుకు చేరింది..

Nov 21 2023, 21:26

*Suresh Raina: Pat Cummins' captaincy proved the difference*    
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 KKNB : From an Indian perspective, the final was disappointing, but that’s what cricket is all about.

  

Australia played better than India, you can't complain about that. It was just one bad day at the office.

Australia won the toss and they knew that dew would be the key factor. They restricted India to 240 and chased really well. 

What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy. The way he brought Glenn Maxwell in to the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli. 

They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning. 

Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs. From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’s catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne.

I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference and his planning and execution was perfect.

If you look at Australia’s innings, they were 47 for three, but India couldn’t put the pressure on because they were only defending 241 and then Travis Head played the best knock of the World Cup to change the direction of the game with his positive batting.

India looked very good from a bowling point of view but were left disappointed because they didn’t understand the wicket. 

It was very dry and they couldn’t keep pressure on with the bat because Australia bowled a lot of short balls and deliveries into the wicket which meant India couldn’t rotate the strike. Rohit’s wicket was a turning point and there were not enough runs on the board, especially when you’re used to making totals of up to 400. 

Credit goes to Travis and Marnus, the way they played when the pressure started to come back onto Australia showed they know how to win an ICC trophy. 

Glenn Maxwell’s double century against Afghanistan gave them the belief they could win the World Cup because when one player performs that well, everyone else wants to do the same for their country. Travis believed he could do it in the final and he did.

Reflecting on the entire World Cup, I think it was played in a great spirit. We saw lots of runs and wickets to both seam and spin. 

Afghanistan and the Netherlands both really impressed me and New Zealand did well too. We saw a lot of great individual performances from Bas de Leede and Paul van Meekeren of the Netherlands, to Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand and Mohammad Wasim of Pakistan, who looked very promising. 

From an Indian perspective, I was very impressed with KL Rahul but Mohammed Shami was my player of the tournament. The way he bowled against New Zealand and throughout the whole World Cup, he just went bang, bang, bang.

I thought Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was fantastic too. He looked very solid in his planning, decision making, approach and execution. He looked like a proper leader. 

Like MS Dhoni before him, he brought a team together and they played excellently. I don’t know if Rohit will play in the next 50-over World Cup, he might play in the T20 World Cup, but he really wanted to win the World Cup for the whole country. But God planned something else.

It’s very disappointing because they did so well in every department before the final. 

There were still some great moments, not least Virat scoring his 50th century in front of his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. 

We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now. It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home. 

Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this.

Despite the disappointment, there’s no doubt that this event has truly captured the hearts of the nation. New records have been set in stadium attendances, broadcast viewership and digital engagements, making this truly the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever.

In four years’ time, all eyes will be on hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, and it will be great to see new teams come through like we’ve seen with Afghanistan in the recent years. 

It might be Ireland or another team from Europe who really steps up, or perhaps one of the Asia Cup teams like Nepal. It will be exciting to see 14 teams and how it all shapes up.

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Nov 20 2023, 16:25

हार के बाद खिलाड़ियों से मिले पीएम मोदी, सामने आईं ड्रेसिंग रूम की तस्वीर, रोते हुए मोहम्मद शमी को लगाया गले
#mohammedshamisharepicwithpmmodiinteamindiadressing_room


  


ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ भारत को वनडे विश्व कप 2023 के फाइनल में हार का सामना करना पड़ा। कंगारुओं ने भारत को छह विकेट से हराया। लगातार 10 मैच जीतने के बाद फाइनल में मिली हार खिलाड़ियों के लिए निराशाजनक थी। इस हालात में प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने ड्रेसिंग रूम में पहुंचकर उनका हौसला बढ़ाया। फाइनल में हार के बाद भारतीय खिलाड़ियों की ड्रेसिंग रूम में भावुक होने की तस्वीरे सामने आई है।भारतीय पेसर मोहम्‍मद शमी ने हार के बाद एक एक्‍स पर एक पोस्‍ट डाली है, ज‍िसके साथ उन्‍होंने एक फोटो भी शेयर क‍िया है। इस फोटो में पीएम मोदी शमी को सांत्वना देते नजर आ रहे हैं।

  

पीएम के गले लगकर रोए शमी
शमी ने जो फोटो पोस्ट की है जिसमें वह रोते हुए दिखाई दे रहे हैं और पीएम मोदी उन्हें गले लगा रहे। शमी ने अपने इंस्टाग्राम पर फोटो के साथ कैप्शन में पीएम का ड्रैसिंग रूम में आ हौसलअफजाई करने के लिए शुक्रिया अदा किया। शमी ने पोस्‍ट क‍िया है क‍ि दुर्भाग्य से कल हमारा दिन नहीं था। पूरे टूर्नामेंट के दौरान हमारी टीम और मेरा समर्थन करने के लिए मैं सभी भारतीयों को धन्यवाद देना चाहता हूं। मैं प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का आभारी हूं विशेष रूप से ड्रेसिंग रूम में आना और हमारा उत्साह बढ़ाने के लिए। हम वापसी करेंगे!

  

फाइनल में नहीं चला शमी का जादू
शमी को वर्ल्ड कप की शुरुआत में प्लेइंग-11 में जगह नहीं मिली थी। लेकिन हार्दिक पंड्या के चोटिल होने के बाद शमी को मौका मिला और उन्होंने इसका पूरा फायदा उठाते हुए शानदार खेल दिखाया। शमी ने इस टूर्नामेंट में कुल सात मैच खेले और 24 विकेट लेने में सफल रहे। इसी के साथ वह इस टूर्नामेंट में सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज बने। इसी वर्ल्ड कप में उन्होंने एक और रिकॉर्ड अपने नाम किया। शमी वर्ल्ड कप में भारत के लिए सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज बन गए हैं। वह एक वर्ल्ड कप में भारत के लिए सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज भी बने। फाइनल में भी शमी ने भारत को पहली सफलता दिलाई थी और डेविड वॉर्नर को आउट किया था। लेकिन इसके बाद उनका जादू नहीं चला और टीम इंडिया को हार का सामना करना पड़ा।

रवींद्र जडेजा ने भी शेयर की तस्वीर
वहीं, भारत के स्टार ऑलराउंडर रवींद्र जडेजा ने पीएम के ड्रेसिंग रूम में आने की तस्वीर शेयर की है। उन्होंने लिखा- हमारा टूर्नामेंट बहुत अच्छा था, लेकिन फाइनल में हम हार गए। हम सभी दुखी हैं, लेकिन हमारे देश के लोगों का समर्थन हमें आगे बढ़ा रहा है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ड्रेसिंग रूम में पहुंचे। उनका दौरा विशेष और बहुत प्रेरणादायक था।

आपको बता दें कि अहमदाबाद में खेले गए वर्ल्ड कप 2023 के फाइनल मुकाबले में पीएम मोदी पहुंचे थे। उन्होंने विश्व विजेता बनने के बाद ऑस्ट्रेलिया को वर्ल्ड कप की ट्रॉफी दी थी। वह प्रेजेंटेशन सेरेमनी में मौजूद रहे थे। उनके अलावा देश के गृहमंत्री अमित शाह और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के डिप्टी प्रधानमंत्री रिचर्ड मार्ल्स भी पहुंचे थे। इसके अलावा बॉलीवुड से लेकर राजनीति जगत के कई बड़े चेहरे इस दौरान स्टेडियम में नजर आए थे।

Nov 20 2023, 15:40

राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान के खिलाफ केरल सरकार पहुंची सुप्रीम कोर्ट, अदालत ने केंद्र से मांगा जवाब
#supreme_court_notice_to_centre_governor_arif_mohammed_khan
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आठ विधेयकों पर निर्णय लेने में राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान की देरी के खिलाफ केरल सरकार की याचिका पर सोमवार को केंद्र को नोटिस जारी किया।दरअसल, केरल सरकार ने गवर्नर पर विधानसभा से पारित बिल लंबित रखने का आरोप लगाते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट का रुख किया था।सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सोमवार को केरल सरकार की याचिका पर केंद्र सरकार और केरल के राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान को नोटिस जारी कर जवाब मांगा है। बता दें ये सभी विधेयक राज्यपाल की सहमति के लिए भेज गए थे लेकिन केरल के राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान इसे लेकर निष्क्रिय बने हुए हैं।

  


सीजेआई डीवाई चंद्रचूड़ की अध्यक्षता वाली पीठ ने केंद्र सरकार और राज्यपाल के अतिरिक्त मुख्य सचिव को नोटिस जारी कर जवाब मांगा है। मामले की अगली सुनवाई 22 नवंबर को होगी। शीर्ष अदालत ने अटॉर्नी जनरल आर वेंकटरमणी को भी नोटिस जारी कर पूछा कि या तो वह या सॉलिसिटर जनरल तुषार मेहता सुनवाई में उनकी सहायता करें। बता दें कि यह 8 बिल सात महीने से लेकर दो साल तक की अवधि से लंबित पड़े हुए है। लंबित विधयेकों में विश्वविद्यालय कानून संशोधन विधेयक, केरल सहकारी सोसायटी संशोधन विधेयक और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य विधेयक शामिल हैं।

  

केरल सरकार की ओर से पूर्व अटाॅर्नी जनरल ऑफ इंडिया केके वेणुगोपाल पक्ष रखते हुए कहा कि करीब 8 विधेयक ऐसे हैं जो कई महीनों से राज्यपाल के लंबित हैं।सुनवाई के दौरान वेणुगोपाल ने कहा कि गवर्नरों को इस बात का बिल्कुल भी एहसास नहीं है कि वे संविधान के अनुच्छेद 168 के तहत विधायिका का हिस्सा हैं

  

बता दें कि केरल सरकार ने इस मामले में संविधान के अनुच्छेद 200 के तहत लंबित विधेयकों के संबंध में उचित आदेश पारित करने का आग्रह करते हुए उच्चतम न्यायालय का रुख किया था। याचिका में यह भी कहा गया है कि संविधान का अनुच्छेद 200 के तहत किसी भी राज्यपाल की जिम्मेदारी होती है कि वह विधायिका द्वारा पारित किसी भी विधेयक को उसके सामने प्रस्तुत होने पर वह घोषणा करेगा वह विधेयक पर सहमति देता है या वह उसे रोक देता है वह विधेयक को प्रेसिडेंट के पास भेज सकता है। याचिका में कहा गया कि जितनी जल्दी हो सके वह लंबित बिलों को उचित समय के भीतर निपटाने का आदेश राज्यपाल के लिए पारित करें।

Nov 18 2023, 17:03

*Eoin Morgan: Winning a World Cup ‘an unparalleled feeling that reverberates through time’* 
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The pre-final Captains’ image with Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins alongside the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy at the iconic Adalaj Stepwell can be accessed rights-free from the ICC’s Online Media Zone.

Winning a World Cup is more than just lifting a trophy. It's an unparalleled feeling that reverberates through time, inspiring cricketers across borders and generations.

Having experienced this euphoria after the dramatic 2019 World Cup final at Lords, I can attest to the transformative power of such a moment.

Cricketing legends like Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni, Michael Clarke, and their teams have etched their names in history, proudly acknowledging the sacrifices, dedication, and teamwork that define a championship campaign.

The scene is set for a blockbuster event at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the 130,000-seater venue which witnessed the tournament opener, and will stage the climactic clash between hosts India and the seasoned Australian side.

Both captains took part in the traditional pre-final photo on Saturday at the historic Adalaj Stepwell in Ahmedabad and will no doubt have a range of emotions swirling as they head into Sunday’s showdown.

While the day itself promises to be an awesome spectacle, the true essence of the event lies in the cricketing prowess that both teams bring to the pitch.

India, unbeaten in all ten matches, has been a revelation in this tournament. With Virat Kohli leading the run charts and Mohammed Shami as the leading wicket-taker, the team's performance has been nothing short of incredible.

However, what sets this Indian side apart is the influence of captain Rohit Sharma. Since the T20 World Cup semi-final defeat in Adelaide against England last year, Rohit has spearheaded a shift in the team's batting approach.

No longer content with merely accumulating runs, India now embrace an intimidating, aggressive style of play under his leadership.

Rohit's personal transformation is evident in his strike rate, soaring from a career average of 102 to an impressive 124 in this World Cup. The question now is whether India can maintain this mindset and apply the same methodology in the final.

Australia, a team with a rich history of five World Cup victories and eight final appearances, entered the tournament with a stumble, facing two early losses.

However, as we have seen time and time again, how you start is not as important as how you finish. Winning eight consecutive matches Pat Cummins and his team have done this and are now on the home straight.

Overcoming challenges like the absence of key players – Glenn Maxwell due to concussion and Mitch Marsh for personal reasons – showcased their resilience.

As the only team capable of halting India's unbeaten streak, Australia's ability to perform under pressure is their hallmark. Their well-drilled team, developed across all three formats, exudes a belief and confidence unique to their cricketing culture.

Emotions will run high on the final day, with Australia embracing the underdog label and India carrying the weight of 1.3 billion fans on their shoulders.

Australia's sense of opportunity, fuelled by their proven ability to perform under pressure, makes them formidable opponents.

India, having harnessed the support of their fans throughout the tournament, face the challenge of converting that energy into performance without succumbing to the pressure.

As the players take the field, the culmination of hard work, dedication and sacrifice will unfold. The final is not just a match, it's an opportunity to create a lasting legacy, a moment that will inspire generations of cricketers and fans worldwide.

May the best team seize this historic opportunity and leave an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of cricketing history.

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Nov 16 2023, 07:49

 *Team India won by 70 runs* 
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 Team India won by 70 runs 
 Khabar kolkata: World Cup at home after an era. India in the final after an era. Nervous pressure finally wins. 398 runs on the board! Still a great fight from New Zealand. Indian cricket lovers have also faced fear several times. In fact, the aggressive cricket that India has been playing and even played in the semi-finals.



New Zealand also followed the same path. Mohammed Sami became the answer to their devastating cricket. A couple of wickets started the second spell. Kuldeep Yadav also became the turning point of the match. Team India won by 70 runs. 

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Nov 13 2023, 19:09

 *Ross Taylor: India will be nervous about facing this New Zealand side* 
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 KKNB: As New Zealand prepare to take on India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals, it is impossible not to look back at the parallels with 2019.

Four years ago, India went into the semi-final in Manchester as the form side in the tournament, while we were more focused on ensuring our net run-rate would keep Pakistan out of reach for the final spot in the top four.

This time around, India are even bigger favourites, at home and having played so well during the group stage.

But when we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side.

We’re up against it, of course, but that was also the case in 2019. That was a two-day one-day game! It was a strange situation for me, I was not out overnight. That is nerve-wracking enough in Test cricket, let alone a one-dayer and a World Cup semi-final.

At Old Trafford, I’d say the crowd was probably about 80% Indian, with a sprinkling of New Zealand friends and family and then some English.

We had to back ourselves in that game. South Africa had just scored 300 there so most commentators thought we were crazy because we were scoring pretty slowly, but Kane Williamson and myself were confident that 240-250 would be a competitive total.

That is what we ended up on, and then Matt Henry and Trent Boult got us some early wickets, which we knew would be crucial.

The other thing I remember from the game is Martin Guptill’s run-out of MS Dhoni. Obviously everyone remembers the run-out of Guptill in the final, but that one in the semi-final gets a lot of air time in New Zealand as well.

I was also on the end of a run-out in that game. Ravindra Jadeja got me from the boundary, I was sure I would be ok but he got a direct hit. He really is a freak and I am sure he will be crucial again this time.

Mumbai is usually a ground where you can expect big scores, but the big test for New Zealand will be dealing with the conditions.

The toss is important but if New Zealand can start well with bat and ball, that will give them a lot of confidence to stay in the fight.

The first ten overs in both innings are crucial. When India are batting, you want to get them two or three down in the first ten overs to put them under pressure. They rely heavily on an excellent top three. There is Shubman Gill, the number one player in the world, and then Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. We need to try to make inroads and put the middle order under pressure. If you can do that, it stifles them and affects how early they can assert their dominance.

Then when India are bowling, it is similar. You want to score runs but it is also vital we keep wickets in hand against weapons like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami. When they get on a roll, they can be a lethal force, and the spinners can really pile on the pressure. If you keep wickets in hand, that is when it becomes a bit easier, rather than having to chase the game.

It will be a big day for Rachin Ravindra. When you have a guy who is named after a combination of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, it is special to play India in India in a World Cup semi-final.

We needed someone to score heavily in the tournament. I am not sure many people would have expected it to be Rachin but I have been really impressed, not only by the runs he has scored but also the way he has gone about it, his tempo and calmness. He is just going out there and batting like he did as a little kid. He has not put any pressure on himself and I hope he continues to do that.

He has a big part to play in the semi-final and in the future for New Zealand. It is funny to think that if Michael Bracewell had made it to the World Cup, Rachin probably would not have made it. Luck has probably played a part, but we all need that.

Hopefully the luck is with New Zealand on Wednesday.

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Nov 06 2023, 16:27

पूर्व क्रिकेटर और तेलंगाना विस चुनाव में कांग्रेस कैंडिडेट मोहम्मद अजहरुद्दीन की बढ़ी मुश्किलें, दर्ज किए गए 4 एफआईआर
#mohammed_azharuddin_in_trouble_4_cases_filed_against_him

  




  

तेलंगाना में 30 नवंबर को विधानसभा चुनाव होने वाले हैं। इससे पहले सियासी सरगर्मी जोरों पर है। सभी पार्टियां मतदाताओं को अपनी ओर खींचने के लिए तमाम तरह के हथकंड़े अपना रही हैं। इस बीत पूर्व क्रिकेटर और कांग्रेस पार्टी की ओर से उम्मीदवार मोहम्मद अजहरुद्दीन की मुश्किलें बढ़ गई हैं। उनके खिलाफ 4 केस दर्ज कराए गए हैं। बता दें कि अजहरूद्दीन जुबली हिल्स से कांग्रेस के प्रत्याशी हैं।

  



अजहरुद्दीन पर हैदराबाद क्रिकेट असोसिएशन (एचसीए) के अध्यक्ष रहने के दौरान धन के दुरुपयोग का आरोप है। रचाकोंडा पुलिस ने अजहरुद्दीन सहित एचसीए के पदाधिकारियों और पिछले सदस्यों के खिलाफ चार मामले दर्ज किए हैं।अब पूर्व क्रिकेटर ने अपने खिलाफ दर्ज सभी चार केसों में जमानत के लिए मल्काजगिरी कोर्ट का दरवाजा खटखटाया है।

पिछले महीने जब उनके खिलाफ शिकायत दी गई थी, तब इन आरोपों पर अजहरुद्दीन ने कहा था कि यह मेरी छवि खराब करने के लिए मेरे प्रतिद्वंद्वियों की ओर से किया गया चुनावी स्टंट है। अजहरुद्दीन ने एक्स (पहले ट्विटर) पर इस मामले में लिखा मैंने कई खबरें देखीं हैं जिनमें बताया गया है कि हैदराबाद क्रिकेट असोसिएशन की सीईओ की शिकायतों पर मेरे खिलाफ एफआईआर दर्ज की गई है। मैं बताना चाहता हूं कि ये सभी झूठे और राजनीति से प्रेरित आरोप हैं। मैं किसी भी तरह से इन आरोपों से जुड़ा नहीं हूं। सही समय आने पर मैं इसे लेकर और जवाब दूंगा। यह मेरी इमेज खराब करने के लिए मेरे प्रतिद्वंद्वियों की ओर से किया गया स्टंट है, लेकिन हम इससे कमजोर नहीं होंगे। हम और मजबूत रहेंगे और कड़ी लड़ाई लड़ेंगे।