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‘Sabse badha paisa hai protocol gaya badh me’ – Fans react as Gujarat Titans COO points out ‘wrong approach’ in trading players by IPL franchises

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The transfer of Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Hardik Pandya to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) shocked the cricketing world. The premier all-rounder was retained by the Ahmedabad-based franchise when the retention list was announced. However, the reports that emerged were true as a day later the captain of the 2022 IPL winning team was traded to five-time champions MI.

This is undoubtedly a huge setback for the two-time finalists Titans. Now in an interview with News18, GT’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Colonel Arvinder Singh has claimed that another franchise had approached their star pacer, Mohammed Shami. Arvinder expressed his disappointment over franchisees approaching players directly and suggested that teams should follow the protocols set by the Indian Premier League (IPL) governing body and the Indian Cricket Board.

“Every franchise has the right to go for top players. The wrong part is that if an IPL franchise directly approaches a player. The method is wrong and the GT team management is not happy with the approach. The Indian Cricket Board’s rule regarding player trade-odds, how the expression of interest can be made to the board and then they will inform us. Then the franchise decides,” the COO said.

“This IPL team approached our coaching staff which is wrong. If they wanted the transfer, they could have talked to us upfront. We got to know about the approach later on,” he added.

He is a very important part of our team: GT COO about Shami 

Mohammad Shami is currently a red-hot bowler and it is not surprising that the franchise approached him as claimed by the GT COO. The 33-year-old finished as the highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. He was also the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2023 and helped Gujarat Titans reach the final for the second consecutive season.

“See, every team has the right to take good players to make their team stronger. Mohammed Shami has done well for us, won the purple cap holder last season, he performed well in the World Cup. He is a very important part of our team. The wrong thing is when some franchises directly approach players,” said Arvinder Singh.

Here’s how fans reacted to Gujarat Titans COO’s statement:

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.

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