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NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Sachin Tendulkar Snubbed As South Africa Great Picks 'Top 3 Greatest Batters'. One Indian Named
Legendary South Africa batter Hashim Amla picked Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Vivian Richards as the 'Top 3 greatest batters'. During an interview on Star Sports, Amla revealed that his favourites used to be Steve Waugh, Jacques Kallis and Brian Lara. However, when asked to give his current list, he excluded both Lara and India legend Sachin Tendulkar to include Virat Kohli instead. "There are so many great players over the years. Growing up, my three favourite players were Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, and Jacques Kallis, being from South Africa. But now, I'd pick three other names-Virat Kohli in recent times, AB de Villiers, and one more from the old days, Sir Vivian Richards." Earlier, former England quick Steve Harmison believes that if India had its batting maestro Virat Kohli in its final XI against his former side at Lord's, the visitors would have gunned down the target and soared to a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After the end of the three days of pulsating contest, India and England remained inseparable, with both posting 387 each in the first innings. India's spirited bowling forced England to be bundled out for 192, which raised hopes of the touring party taking a lead for the first time in the series. However, England's speedsters left India gobsmacked with their blistering pace and flattened those ambitions in a whisker. At the end of the penultimate day, India were reeling at 58/4. In the opening hour of the final day, tearaway Jofra Archer and captain Ben Stokes rubbed salt on India's wounds and left them threadbare at 82/7. Nitish Kumar Reddy resisted for a bit but gave away a faint edge to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Chris Woakes. Ravindra Jadeja batted his heart out with tail-enders Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, but the battle they waged ended in vain as England scripted a 22-run triumph. Harmison felt that if India had its 'chase master' and former Test batter Virat, the result would have completely turned around. "India has scored more hundreds, more top-order runs, and more new ball wickets, but England has got a knack of finding a way to win. Finding a way of creating an event throughout a session to change the course of the game. For me, India has to start believing. This is where the likes of Virat Kohli were unbelievable. In a fourth innings chase, he goes and wins the game comfortably. He would have won that game comfortably at Lord's," Harmison said in ESPNcricinfo Match Day.
Business Standard
6 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Fallout of 27-10: WI invite Lloyd, Lara to reshape Caribbean cricket future
The Cricket West Indies on Tuesday invited former greats of the game Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara to strengthen discussions on how to revive cricket in the Caribbean, following the team's abject surrender in a 0-3 Test series whitewash at home against Australia. Australia won the inconsequential third Test by 176 runs, riding on Mitchell Starc's sensational 6/9 and Scott Boland's hat-trick to dismiss the West Indies for 27 -- the second-lowest total ever in Test cricket. They fell just one run short of the all-time lowest score due to a misfield. Australia needed only 14.3 overs to bowl out the hosts in the first day-night Test at Sabina Park. "To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara," president of CWI, Kishore Shallow said in a statement. "They will join past greats Dr Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dr The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes, Ian Bradshaw, who already serve on the committee." "This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras, and their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations. "Consistent with my message over the last weeks, this is a moment that calls for collaboration, not division. We need everyone on board: fans, players, coaches, legends, and administrators, if we are to truly move forward. There is much work to be done. But we must do it with purpose, and we must do it together," he added. Shallow further stated that it is a rebuilding phase for West Indies cricket and everyone has to have patience for fruitful results in the future. "Like every West Indian cricket fan, I felt the pain of our recent Test defeat to Australia. The result hurts deeply, not only because of how we lost, but because of what West Indies cricket has always represented to our people: pride, identity, and possibility. "There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily. But while disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey." he said. "We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world. "Progress is rarely straightforward. It takes time, perseverance, and belief, especially in our most difficult moments. The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves," he added. Shallow observed that bowling is not a concern for the West Indies but it is the batting department which needs to improve. "We have already seen encouraging signs, particularly with the ball. Our batters are keen, but now must be even more deliberate as they work to improve. "Now is not the time to turn away. Now is the time to stand even closer as a people. These are the moments that shape us," he said. Disappointed with the recent performaance, the West Cricket chief had convened an emergency meeting of the board. "As an immediate step, I have advised the Chair of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee to convene an emergency meeting to review the recent Test series against Australia, particularly the final match," Shallow said.
RNZ News
7 days ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Cricket: West Indies seek advice from Lloyd, Richards and Lara after historic collapse
Clive Lloyd, left, and Brian Lara have been invited to review humilating West Indies losses. Photo: AFP Cricket West Indies (CWI) will call upon batting royalty Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara to help dissect their humiliating 3-0 series whitewash by Australia, which culminated in one of the most spectacular collapses in cricket history. Chasing 204 for victory in the final test, West Indies were bowled out for just 27 runs on Tuesday, recording the second-lowest total in test history after New Zealand's 26 against England in 1955 . The carnage prompted CWI president Kishore Shallow to summon an emergency meeting of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee, enlisting three of the Caribbean's greatest batters to give their thoughts on the humiliating defeat in Kingston. "To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara," Shallow said in a statement on Tuesday. West Indies cricketing great Sir Viv Richards has been invited to help rebuild the national team. Photo: The trio, who plundered a combined 27,967 test runs in their careers, will join former players Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes and Ian Bradshaw who already serve on the committee. "This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras," Shallow added. "Their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations." Shallow acknowledged that the series result and especially the final match would lead to many "sleepless nights ahead" for fans and players, but urged patience as they continue to rebuild the team. "While disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey," he said. "We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world. "The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves." - Reuters
Khaleej Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
West Indies seek advice from Lloyd, Richards and Lara after historic collapse
Cricket West Indies will call upon batting royalty Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara to help dissect their humiliating 3-0 series whitewash by Australia, which culminated in one of the most spectacular collapses in cricket history. Chasing 204 for victory in the final Test, West Indies were bowled out for just 27 runs on Monday, recording the second-lowest total in Test history after New Zealand's 26 against England in 1955. The carnage prompted CWI president Kishore Shallow to summon an emergency meeting of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee, enlisting three of the Caribbean's greatest batters to give their thoughts on the humiliating defeat in Kingston. "To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara," Shallow said in a statement on Tuesday. The trio, who plundered a combined 27,967 Test runs in their careers, will join former players Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes and Ian Bradshaw who already serve on the committee. "This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras," Shallow added. "Their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations." Shallow acknowledged that the series result and especially the final match would lead to many "sleepless nights ahead" for fans and players, but urged patience as they continue to rebuild the team. "While disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey," he said. "We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world. "The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves."
CNA
7 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
West Indies seek advice from Lloyd, Richards and Lara after historic collapse
Cricket West Indies will call upon batting royalty Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara to help dissect their humiliating 3-0 series whitewash by Australia, which culminated in one of the most spectacular collapses in cricket history. Chasing 204 for victory in the final test, West Indies were bowled out for just 27 runs on Monday, recording the second-lowest total in test history after New Zealand's 26 against England in 1955. The carnage prompted CWI president Kishore Shallow to summon an emergency meeting of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee, enlisting three of the Caribbean's greatest batters to give their thoughts on the humiliating defeat in Kingston. "To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara," Shallow said in a statement on Tuesday. The trio, who plundered a combined 27,967 test runs in their careers, will join former players Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes and Ian Bradshaw who already serve on the committee. "This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras," Shallow added. "Their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations." Shallow acknowledged that the series result and especially the final match would lead to many "sleepless nights ahead" for fans and players, but urged patience as they continue to rebuild the team. "While disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey," he said. "We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world.
