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'Bumrah has the most runs in an over for a batsman': SA great slams Jasprit Bumrah for lacking intent in Lord's chase
The resilience showed by Jasprit Bumrah with the bat received applause from fans and experts worldwide, but an odd criticism has also dropped. read more As wickets tumbled on Day 5 at Lord's, Team India plunged into a shell and runs had completely dried up. Ravindra Jadeja, who against all odds put on a fight, had adopted a safety-first approach, and held on to it till the end of the match. He managed to forge a little stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy after 7 wickets were down, but the partnership could not go beyond the 30-run mark. Reddy's dismissal brought Jasprit Bumrah to the crease, who in the past has showcased his mettle with the bat. However, Jadeja tried taking most of the strike and Bumrah seemingly had only one job to do, which was to defend. The pacer knew the importance of the wicket and kept negating with a straight bat. After carefully playing 53 deliveries, his patience finally ran out and he perished at the score of 5. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | 'You set yourself up, don't you?': Jos Butler on how Washington Sundar's words fired up England at Lord's Herschelle Gibbs questions Bumrah The players in the dressing room, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, applauded the effort put in by Bumrah. He received praise from many experts as well, but an odd criticism has also been raised. Former South African batter, Herschelle Gibbs has thrown flak at Bumrah for not displaying intent. As someone who has scored 29 runs in an over in a Test match, Bumrah can launch an onslaught with the bat. However, he remained cautious this time and did not throw his bat at anything, except one at which he hit a boundary off Jofra Archer. According to Giibs, Bumrah should have showcased an attacking intent. Came close in the end but lack of intent cost India the game . #INDvsEND — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) July 14, 2025 While his post was not directed at Bumrah, the reply he gave to a user cleared out what he was referring. 'Bumrah has the most runs in an over for a batsman in test cricket.. .. where was that intent today?' Gibbs said while replying to a user. As India lost the game by a mere margin of 22 runs, in hindsight, many factors can be pointed out that could have changed the outcome, but that's all in the past and reality cannot be altered. Team India will have to brush aside the Lord's defeat and regroup immediately, as there's a Test series to be won. The 4th Test of the India vs England series will begin on July 23, 2025.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
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- India Gazette
Jaipur to host inaugural Legen-Z T10 League from August 7
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 2 (ANI): The much-anticipated LEGEN-Z T10 League will be played from August 7 to August 13 at the Sawai Mansingh International Stadium in Jaipur. The League organisers have revealed the dates for its inaugural season, and it promises to be a game-changer in the world of grassroots cricket. The League will bring together international cricket icons and India's finest local talent. Former cricketers including Herschelle Gibbs, Ross Taylor, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Aaron Finch will spearhead the six franchise teams in the first-of-its-kind T10 tournament that blends global experience with local passion. Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of The LEGEN-Z T10 League and former India pacer, said, as quoted from a press release, 'Months of hard work and planning have gone into building this league from the ground up. From scouting raw talent to onboarding international legends, everything is now in place. We are fully prepared and excited to host the inaugural season.' Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder & CEO of the League, 'The infrastructure, teams, and broadcast plans are all set. We are ready to deliver a seamless and thrilling tournament that blends the raw passion of Indian gullies with the professionalism of international cricket. Jaipur is ready, and so are we.' Speaking about the players, Meenakshi Aggarwal, Co-founder and CMO of the of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'The 74 young players selected are excited to take the field. Watching them share the field with international stars will be one of the most inspiring sights in Indian cricket.' Surender Agarwal COO of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'There couldn't have been a better venue than Jaipur to launch the LEGEN-Z T10 League. The city's love for cricket, vibrant culture, and world-class infrastructure make it the perfect backdrop for this iconic journey from 'Gali Se TV Tak.' The 74 Indian players who have been handpicked from local streets after the trials await a great opportunity to play with their favourite cricketer. From being fans and watching legends on television, they are now teammates in the same dugout. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gibbs, Taylor, Dilshan, Irfan, Yusuf, Finch to lead teams in The LEGEN-Z T10 League's first season
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The LEGEN-Z T10 League has officially unveiled its roster of star international cricketers for its inaugural season. South African legends Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini, Sri Lanka's opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, New Zealand's veteran batter Ross Taylor, former India all-rounders Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan and former Australian skipper Aaron Finch are among the international players. India's grassroots talent is excited and ready to share the field with world-class names. The LEGEN-Z T10 League, built on the powerful slogan 'Gali Se TV Tak', has already created a massive buzz among cricket lovers and aspiring players. The 74 Indian players who have been handpicked from local streets after the trials await a great opportunity to play with their favourite cricketer. From being fans and watching legends on television, they are now teammates in the same dugout. This transformation -- from gully to global, from streets to stadiums is the very essence of 'Gali Se TV Tak.' Their journey is a rags-to-riches sporting fairytale, which itself is proof that if you have talent, dreams do come true. Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of The LEGEN-Z T10 League and former India pacer, said: 'To see players like Ross Taylor, Dilshan, and Yusuf Pathan playing alongside raw Indian talent is a dream come true for us. Our goal has always been to blend grassroots talent with international experience.' Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder and CEO of the league, added: 'The LEGEN-Z T10 League is about giving recognition and a platform to undiscovered talent. With these global icons coming on board, the dream of taking tennis ball cricket from the gullies to television is becoming a powerful reality for us.' Speaking about the local players, Co-founder and CMO of the League, Meenakshi Aggarwal said, ' Watching boys from local gullies share the field with global legends is a proof of how dreams can become reality with the right platform and support. The LEGEN -Z T10 League truly represents the new India.' Surender Agarwal, COO, The LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'During the trials, we were truly impressed by the raw talent and passion we witnessed from every corner of the country. The energy, skill, and determination these players brought to the field assured us that India's streets are brimming with future stars.' Ravikant Bhatt, Chief of Cricket Advisory Committee, LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'We've scouted talent from the corners of the country, places where dreams are often bigger than resources. These 74 players represent the soul of Indian tennis ball cricket. Their hunger, discipline, and raw potential convinced us they were ready for the big stage.' Full squad Team MP Spartans:Herschelle Gibbs (Captain), Lakshita Ranasinghe, Rashard Fuller, Makhaya Ntini, Akshay Rathod, Surjeet Singh Deol, Pavan Bhardwaj, Honey Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Manjhi, Abhishek Pathak, Dinesh Kumar, Rohit, Amey Shinde, Prashant V K, Ashish Gavit Team Southern United:Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Martin Guptill, Brown Williams, Parwinder Awana, Nayeem Mohammed, Mandeep Awana, Nilimesh Roy, Shivam Kulthe, Gupta Manish, Akash Kumar, Yuvraj Rao, Akbar Baig, Kalvick Ray, Adnan Bin Khalid, Ravi Swami, Jay Kumar Team Royal Challengers Delhi:Ross Taylor (Captain), Keith Ingram, Praveen Kumar, Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali, Nimesh Patel, Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit, Kshitij, Pandurang Magar, Shivesh Pandey, Mohammad Yasir, Yuvraj Uike, Arjun Vasita, Vijendra Singh Nagarwal Team Rajasthan Raiders:Yusuf Pathan (Captain), Shaun Marsh, Eddie Lilele, Jerome Chinia, Ashish Goyal, Ved Prakash Manda, Shubham Rastogi, Anas Kaagzi, Vijay Meena, Himanshu Kumar, Abhishek Bhati, Saurabh Pandey, Nikhil Singh Pawar, Nafish, Atul Chandela, OMSAI Rathod Team Mumbai Stars:Irfan Pathan (Captain), Asghar Afghan, Thandi Thasabala, Paveen Kumar, Rishi Dhawan, Shaurya Chakre, Rajendra Sakpal, Himanshu Gautam, Tushar Dangodra, Nikhil Patil, Mayank Walia, Ankit Raj, Surjeet Tinku, Nitish Vishwakarma, Chintan Vavadiya, Abhay Pratap Singh, Sachin Paswan Team Bengal Tigers:Aaron Finch (Captain), Christofer Mpofu, Sudeep Tyagi, Yassen, Mohd Hussain, Umang Sethi, Kevin Rodrigues, Mohammad Mujtaba, Refar Ali, Mohammad Naaz, Sorabh Soni, Pramod Kumar, Avinash Rana, Raj Shekhar Malik, Manas Dutta, Vipin Verma, Priyanshu Pratap. (ANI)
The South African
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'Disrespect!: Herschelle Gibbs claps back at Temba Bavuma tweets
Retired cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has clapped back at calls for him to apologise to Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, based on his past criticism of the player. Bavuma led the national cricket team to a historic victory at the ICC World Test Championships over the weekend. Over the years, the squad's first test captain has repeatedly come under fire over his performances on the pitch and allegations that he was appointed as part of sporting racial quotas. Like many South Africans, Herschelle Gibbs congratulated the Proteas for their historic WTC win at Lords in London on Saturday, 15 June. He posted on his X account: 'Well done @ProteasMenCSA .. everything went right from the toss already .. enjoy the celebrations' While Herschelle did not single out a player in his post, many cricket fans claimed his post should have congratulated captain Temba Bavuma. In recent years, the outspoken retired cricketer has been vocal about his criticism of the national cricket team's performance, particularly that of Bavuma. X user @Chorky_Seane replied: 'You've dedicated the past few years to disrespecting Temba Bavuma, so I need the praise and respect to be as loud as the disrespect'. Herschelle cheekily responded: 'Who the f**k made you god!' Herschelle Gibbs clapped back at a cricket fan who called out his past criticism of Temba Bavuma. Image via X: @hershybru Another – @SikhoPhilani – posted about Herschelle Gibbs: 'He thinks we have forgotten how he is always happy when the team loses!', to which the 51-year-old responded in a slew of profanities. Herschelle Gibbs's criticism of Temba Bavuma has not gone unnoticed by cricket fans. In 2023, a sports enthusiast compared the two players, claiming that Bavuma had a better strike rate than the retired player. An annoyed Herschelle responded: 'Talk to me when he reaches 35 international 100s. Until then, take a permanent holiday on Twitter [now X]. Bye now.' In 2024, Hershelle controversially told an X user that Temba Bavuma 'shouldn't have been in the T20 squad to start off.' Earlier this year, Herschelle rubbished the Proteas captain again on his X account. 'Which Bavuma were you watching?' he asked another follower. Herschelle Gibbs – who has played alongside icons like Jonty Rhodes and the late Hansie Cronje – retired from playing in 2010. He was hailed for multiple records and achievements, including being one of only ten batsmen in ODI history to score hundreds in three consecutive innings. He has now taken up cricket coaching and presenting. In a post-match interview over the weekend, Temba Bavuma subtly responded to criticism of the team and his own appointment as captain, which has often been referred to as a 'quota pick.' He said: 'We have prepared hard for this, we have worked hard for this moment. We came here with a lot of belief but also with a lot of doubters, and we are happy that we were able to play well enough to get that type of result'. He continued: 'For us as a country, here's an opportunity for us, as divided as we are at times, to forget all of that, to rejoice in this moment and just be on.e' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
India Gazette
02-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Venkatesh Prasad, Gibbs, Dilshan headline LEGEN-Z T10 launch in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India's biggest tennis ball cricket league, The LEGEN-Z T10, was launched with a grand ceremony on Monday in Delhi, setting the stage for an electrifying inaugural season this June. The star-studded launch was graced by key figures from the cricketing world including Venkatesh Prasad, president of The LEGEN-Z T10; former cricketers Herschelle Gibbs, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Parvinder Awana, Christofer Bobby Mpofu, Ravi Verma, CCO of the League, Surinder Agarwal, COO of the League, Meenakshi Aggarwal, Co-founder; and Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder and CEO of the League. The league's vision is simple yet powerful: to bring the country's street cricketers into the limelight. Built on the slogan 'Gali Se TV Tak,' The Legenz T10 offers a direct path from raw passion to real recognition. Speaking about LEGEN-Z T10, President of League, Venkatesh Prasad said, 'We've all seen amazing talent in our local parks and gullies - young boys and men with unmatched skill and fierce hunger to perform. The LEGEN-Z T10 is for them. We are building a platform that will transform tennis ball cricket forever.' Speaking about the League, Meenakshi Aggarwal said, 'This league represents a huge opportunity for young and passionate cricketers across India. We are thrilled to bring this dream to life.' Chiranjeev Dubey (Founder, CEO of League) said, 'The LEGEN-Z T10 aims to transform local cricketing talent into national stars. Our goal is to give players from every street, gully, and town the chance to perform under stadium lights, in front of roaring crowds, and on national television. This is about real opportunities for real talent.' Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, whose son has also registered for The LEGEN-Z T10, said, 'Playing tennis ball cricket at a young age teaches adaptability and sharpens reflexes. This is an exciting concept, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it grows.' Aspiring players can register by submitting a video of themselves either facing six balls or bowling six balls, accompanied by an entry fee. As a token of appreciation, every registrant will receive a custom The Legenz T10 cricket bat. From these entries, the top 5,000 players will be shortlisted and awarded a Silver Ticket, giving them the opportunity to attend physical trials in five major cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Indore. Additionally, these players will gain exclusive access to a one-year online cricket training module. The best 150 players from the trials will progress to the next stage, earning the prestigious Golden Ticket. Of these, 72 players will advance to the final selection round with a Diamond Ticket through acution and will play in The Legenz T10 League. The remaining 78 players will retain their Golden Ticket and secure a guaranteed spot in the next season of the league.(ANI)
