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  • Will Mumbai Indians Retain Rohit Sharma? Harbhajan Singh Comes Up With Blunt Remark Ahead Of IPL Mega Auction | cricket news

    Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma have always worked in tandem when it comes to the IPL. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians have lifted the IPL trophy for five times. Ahead of the upcoming mega auction, Rohit’s future with Mumbai Indians looks uncertain.

    Former India player Harbhajan Singh who spent time with Rohit Sharma in Mumbai Indians’ reckons that if the Hitman steps into the IPL auction, he will attract a massive bidding war.

    “It will be interesting to see whether he will be retained or not. If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him. I’m sure many teams must be thinking along those lines,” Harbhajan told TOI.

    “Rohit Sharma, as a leader and a player, is amazing. He’s a top-quality player, top-quality captain and leader. He is a proven match-winner. Even at 37, he still has a lot of cricket left in him. If Rohit enters the auction, he will fetch big bucks. It will be exciting to see the auction unfold,” the former spinner added.

    Former cricketer and current commentator Aakash Chopra also said that Rohit Sharma’s journey with Mumbai Indians might be coming to an end.

    “Will he stay or will he go? It’s a big question. Personally, I feel he will not stay. Whoever is retained will be with the thinking that he will remain with you for three years unless your name is MS Dhoni,” said Aakash Chopra.

    “MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings’ story is very different but Rohit Sharma at MI, I feel he might himself leave or MI might leave him. Anything can happen but I don’t think Rohit is going to be retained here. I don’t have any information but I feel Rohit will probably be released,” he added.

  • ‘It’s A Big Setback’: Harbhajan Singh’s Blunt Remark After Hardik Pandya Was Removed As T20I Captain | cricket news

    Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was shocked when Hardik Pandya was removed from the captaincy role of India’s T20I squad. When Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game, Hardik was set to replace him as a skipper as he was the deputy lead during the T20 World Cup success in June. But then, the BCCI picked Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper of the Indian T20I team.

    “I was (surprised). Upto some extent, I was (disappointed). He was your vice-captain…when Rohit Sharma is not the captain, your vice-captain becomes the captain. But if you tell him on fitness ground that you will not be the captain – there’s no T20I cricket round the year,” Harbhajan told Sports Yaari.

    “He came after winning the T20 World Cup and suddenly, it’s a big setback for him. It’s not right. I have great respect for Suryakumar Yadav. Phenomenal player, great guy…very selfless. Even he wouldn’t have though that This would happen,” he added.

    Talking about India’s T20 squad for the Bangladesh series, the likes of Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been added to the side. Abhishek Sharma has also been picked in the side after missing out on Sri Lanka T20Is. The young guns Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy are also set to show their finesse in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.

    India squad for Bangladesh T20 series: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma ( wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav

    Bangladesh squad for India T20 series: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan.

  • ‘Only a worthless person…’: Harbhajan Singh on Kamran Akmal’s controversial comment on Sikh community and Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News

    Former India bowler Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday lambasted former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal, terming his inappropriate comments against the Sikh community as “childish”. Singh questioned the former cricketer about his knowledge of the history that Sikh community has and expressed that he should never mock or disrespect any religious sentiments.

    Akmal made controversial comments about Arshdeep Singh during a show on ARY News that covered the India-Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup match. During the show, the Pakistani cricketer used a “Kuch bhi ho sakta hai…12 baj gaye hai (Anything can happen. It is already 12).” (Pakistan Captains To Beat India In ICC Events – In Pics)

    His remarks sparked widespread outrage after which Akmal issued an apology on Monday. Slamming Akmal, Harbhajan said that such remarks can be uttered only by a “Naalayak” (incompetent) person.

    Speaking to ANI, Harbhajan Singh said, “This is a very absurd statement and a very childish act that only a ‘Nalaayak’ person can do. Kamran Akmal should understand that there is no need to say anything about anyone’s religion and make fun of it. I would like to ask Kamran Akmal if he knows the history of Sikhs, who are Sikhs and all the work that Sikhs have done to save your community, your mothers, and sisters. Ask this from your ancestors, at 12 o’clock the Sikhs used to attack Mughals and rescue your mothers and sisters, so stop talking nonsense.”

    #WATCH | Brooklyn, New York: On former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal’s comment over the Sikh community, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh says “This is a very absurd statement and a very childish act that only a ‘Nalaayak’ person can do. Kamran Akmal should understand… pic.twitter.com/SyCKW59fgf

    ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2024

    “It is good that he understood so quickly and apologized but he should never again try to hurt any Sikh or any religion. We respect all religions, whether it is Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism or Christianity,” the former cricketer added.

    Akmal faced a huge backlash after his remarks, which finally prompted him to apologize. He expressed his ‘deep regret’ and said he has “utmost respect” for Sikhs worldwide.

    “I deeply regret my recent comments and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh community. My words were inappropriate and disrespectful. I have the utmost respect for Sikhs all over the world and never intended to hurt anyone. I am truly sorry. #Respect #Apology,” Kamran Akmal posted on X following the backlash on Monday.

    Harbhajan Singh was among the first cricketing names to issue a deep condemnation of Akmal’s remarks.

    “Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal. You should know the history of Sikhs before you open your filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved your mothers and sisters when they were abducted by invaders, the time was invariably 12 o’clock . Shame on you…Have some Gratitude,” Singh posted on X, followed by angry emojis.

    In the match between India and Pakistan at Nassau County International Stadium on Sunday, India defended a mild total of 120 runs and defeated the arch-rivals by six runs in a low-scoring thriller. Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his fiery spell.

  • Kamran Akmal Apologises For Racist Remark Towards Arshdeep Singh During India vs Pakistan Match | Cricket News

    Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has issued an unconditional apology to Harbhajan Singh for making “inappropriate and disrespectful” remarks about India pacer Arshdeep Singh’s religion during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match. Akmal expressed that he was “truly sorry” for his comments concerning Sikhs, which provoked a strong reaction from Harbhajan on social media.

    “I deeply regret my recent comments and sincerely apologize to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community. My words were inappropriate and disrespectful. I have the utmost respect for Sikhs all over the world and never intended to hurt anyone. I am truly sorry. #Respect #Apology,” Akmal wrote on X, tagging the former India cricketer. (Shoaib Malik Demads Resignation From Babar Azam After Defeat Against India In T20 World Cup 2024)

    In a video reposted by Harbhajan, the former Pakistan cricketer, who was part of a panel on ARY News (A Pakistani news channel), made a controversial remark about Arshdeep’s religion. “Anything can happen… Look, Arshdeep Singh has to bowl the last over. However, he did not have the rhythm. 12 o’clock gaye hai (Anything can happen. The last over will be bowled by Arshdeep Singh; he hasn’t looked in a great rhythm. And It is already 12),” Akmal said while laughing with other panellists on the show.

    The comments were made during the 19th over of Pakistan’s chase in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match on Sunday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

    His remarks didn’t sit well with Harbhajan. The former India off-spinner lambasted Akmal. “Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You should know the history of sikhs before you open your filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved your mothers and sisters when they were abducted by invaders, the time was invariably 12 o’clock. Shame on you. ..Have some gratitude,” he wrote.

  • All You Need To Know About Legends Cricket Trophy 2024’s New 90-Ball Format | cricket news

    The prestigious Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) 2024 is scheduled from March 8th to 19th, 2024, at the iconic Pallakele Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, this event is set to redefine cricketing spectacles with its brand-new 90-ball format. The Legends Cricket Trophy 2024, featuring a stellar lineup of cricketing icons such as Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh, promises an electrifying competition. With teams deploying five bowlers, each granted three overs to showcase their skills, the stage is set for intense showdowns. However, the strategic twist comes into play as one bowler must step up to deliver four overs by the 60th ball, a strategic decision influenced by performance and tactics.

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    Adding to the excitement are the Power Play rules, injecting further thrill into the game. The bowling Power Play spans balls 1 to 24, while the batting Power Play can be taken anytime after the 60th ball. Furthermore, Strategic Time-Outs provide teams with strategic breathing spaces, scheduled at the end of the 48th ball, with provisions for an early timeout if a wicket falls between the 42nd and 48th ball.

    Seven teams will compete for the coveted trophy, with each boasting an impressive lineup of retired cricketing legends. From the Candy Samp Army featuring Aaron Finch to the Rajasthan Kings led by Robin Uthappa, the tournament promises iconic match-ups and fierce rivalries. Players like Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, and Harbhajan Singh are expected to shine, showcasing their skills in this innovative format.

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