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This day 40 years ago: Viv Richards single-handedly destroys England with record 189*

This day 40 years ago: Viv Richards single-handedly destroys England with record 189*

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Many a great batter has emerged in the years since West Indies legend Viv Richards ended his illustrious international career in 1991. And yet, those who have watched him play live, and even those who have only been able to experience his career through grainy highlight reels and both verbal and written stories, tend not to argue when someone puts Richards above the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and other great batters that have followed him. Viv Richards celebrates his century at Old Trafford with Michael Holding(Getty Images) An example of why this is the case could be seen exactly 40 years ago at Old Trafford in England. It was the first ODI of West Indies’ nearly four-month long tour of England. It included three ODI matches, five Test matches and a plethora of tour games, as was the norm in those days. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! West Indies captain Clive Lloyd won the toss and chose to bat first. The pitch provided prodigious turn for the spinners and Geoff Miller used that to the full. He picked three wickets as England reduced West Indies to 166/9. Richards was the recognised batter at one end and fast bowler Michael Holding at the other and there was still more than 14 overs left in the 55-overs-a-side match. The pair added a whopping 106 runs for the last wicket with Richards’ share being 93. West Indies’ innings ended on 272/9. Viv Richards and Ian Botham during the epic knock(Getty Images) A chanceless aggressive innings In an era where strike rates over 100 were rare, Richards finished unbeaten on 189 off 170 balls, the highest score in men’s ODI cricket at the time. He hit a whopping 21 fours and five sixes and yet, his innings was almost entirely chanceless. The only chance England got against him was a missed stumping down the leg side off Miller when Richards was on 44. The next highest score by a West Indies batter in that innings was Eldine Baptiste’s 26 off 49 while Holding finished unbeaten on 12 off 27 balls. Richards, Baptiste and Holding were the only batters to have not got out for a single digit score on the day. England fell well short of that and they were all out for 168, just two runs more than what West Indies’ score was when Holding joined Richards. Holding recorded figures of 2/23 and Richards, notably got two wickets himself in the 11 overs that he bowled. Joel Garner was the most succesfull West Indies bowler though, returning figures of 3/18 in 8 overs. West Indies won the match by 104 runs. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more.Explore now !. Stay updated with the latest cricket news, T20 World Cup 2024 updates, and match highlights. Explore the World Cup Schedule 2024, track the World Cup Points Table, follow Virat Kohli’s performance, and stay ahead with the stats on World Cup Most Wickets and World Cup Most Runs on the Hindustan Times website and app. News / Cricket News / This day 40 years ago: Viv Richards single-handedly destroys England with record 189*

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'Choose wisely': Sourav Ganguly makes veiled comment as BCCI hunt for new India coach | Cricket News

‘Choose wisely’: Sourav Ganguly makes veiled comment as BCCI hunt for new India coach | Cricket News

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With Rahul Dravid‘s tenure as India coach ending after the T20 World Cup in June, the hunt for India’s new head coach has already gathered pace, with reports suggesting BCCI’s interest tilted towards Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor and former India opener Gautam Gambhir. However, in a post on X on Thursday, former BCCI president and India captain Sourav Ganguly seemed to have indirectly advised the BCCI to “choose…wisely”.“The coach’s significance in one’s life, their guidance, and relentless training shape the future of any person, both on and off the field. So choose the coach and institution wisely…” Ganguly wrote on ‘X’.Ever since Gambhir guided KKR to their third IPL title, he has been tipped to take over from Dravid. It was under Gambhir’s captaincy that the Kolkata franchise won its two previous titles in 2012 and 2014. He returned to KKR as mentor ahead of the 2024 edition, after a similar role with Lucknow Super Giants, and the move played a crucial role in KKR’s triumphant run this season.Monday (May 28) was the last date to apply for the job of Team India’s chief coach and BCCI secretary Jay Shah meeting Gambhir after KKR’s title triumph made the speculations gain strength.A recent report in Cricbuzz has stated that Gambhir’s appointment is almost certain and negotiations are underway on multiple fronts. “A very high-profile owner of an IPL franchise, who is very close to the BCCI top brass, said that Gambhir’s appointment is a done deal and the announcement will come soon. A high profile commentator, who is very clued to the happenings in the BCCI said efforts are being made to rope in Gambhir. The fact that an announcement has not yet come suggests that negotiations are underway on multiple fronts — between the two parties and, perhaps, with some others too,” the report said.The BCCI secretary also refuted reports saying the board has approached Australian cricketers, namely Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer, for the role. “Neither I nor the BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect,” Shah said in a statement.

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South Africa vs Bangladesh Women 1st ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

South Africa vs Bangladesh Women 1st ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win SA-W vs BAN-W 1st ODI 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: South Africa vs Bangladesh WomenDATE: Dec 16, 2023TIME: 17:30 IST / 12:00 GMTVENUE: Buffalo Park – East London, South Africa TOURNAMENT: South Africa vs Bangladesh Women 1st ODI  South Africa vs Bangladesh Women Betting Tips Marizanne Kapp can be brutal against Bangladesh spinners. She can be backed as South Africa Women top batter.Murshida Khatun performed well in the T20I series and Bangladesh Women will need fer to fire in the ODIs as well. Back her as Bangladesh Women top batter.South Africa women have more power in the batting and they are likely to hit more sixes. South Africa vs Bangladesh Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. South Africa vs Bangladesh Women 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting TipsSouth Africa women will face Bangladesh women in the 1st ODI. The match will be played at the Buffalo park, East London and will start at 5:30 PM IST on December 16. SA-W vs BAN-W, Buffalo Park, East London Pitch ReportThe wicket will have help for the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, the pitch will ease out after first few overs. Runs should not be tough to score if a batter is set. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs Bangladesh Women 1st ODI, 2023

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Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Super Smash 2024

Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Super Smash 2024

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Get to Know Who will win OV vs CTB, Super Smash 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Otago Volts vs Canterbury KingsDATE: Jan 03, 2024TIME: 08:30 IST / 3:00 GMTVENUE: Molyneux Park – Alexandra, New Zealand TOURNAMENT: Super Smash 2024 Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Betting Tips Henry Nicholls is back in the Canterbury team and given the class player he is, it is very tough to look beyond him as the best batter in the match. Back Nicholls as the top batter for Canterbury.Dean Foxcroft returned to form with a 51 run knock for Otago against Auckland. The captain is a very important batter and will be looking for consistency. Back him as Otago’s top batter.Otago’s batting has not shown enough promise so back the team to score less than 160 in the next game. Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. OV vs CTB T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024 Otago will be up against the Canterbury in the 12th match of the Super Smash 2023-24. The match will be played at Molyneux Park, Alexandra and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 3. Otago registered their first win in Super Smash 2023-24 after they defeated Auckland Aces by 3 wickets in the previous game. A disciplined bowling show by Travis Muller and Jake Gibson – who took 3 wickets each, helped the team restrict Auckland to 151 -9 before a solid half century by Dean Foxcroft took the team over the line in the 20th over. Earlier, Otago suffered two defeats to Wellington Firebirds and their match against Canterbury was washed out due to rain. Meanwhile, Canterbury also registered their first win of the on-going season after they defeated Central Stags by 33 runs. Half-centuries by Cole McConchie and Michael Rippon helped the team score 185-4 before they reduced Canterbury to 142-9 in the 20th over to win the game by 33 runs. They lost their first game to Auckland by 27 runs while their match against Otago was washed out. OV vs CTB Match Toss PredictionThe conditions will be gloomy so the captains will be keen to bowl first to use the spice in the pitch. Also, with DL coming in, they will have some sort of an advantage. OV vs CTB Pitch ReportThe pitch will offer enough help to the pacers, especially early on with the new ball as the overhead conditions will help the ball to move a little more than normal. The batters will have to be on their toes to score runs. Alexandra Weather ReportThere is rain around and the match can face several interruptions. As per weather update, there is over 50 per cent chance of rain. The humidity during the day will be at 53 per cent. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings, Super Smash 2024

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England vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

England vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win ENG vs PAK Women 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : England vs Pakistan Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 17, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : County Ground – Northampton, England  𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :2nd T20 2024 England vs Pakistan Women Betting Tips Skipper Heather Knight was brilliant in the opening game of the series with 49 runs from 44 balls. He is our tip for England Women’s highest run scorer in this game.Although Sophie Ecclestone got only one wicket on Saturday, she was economical and very accurate. She is a strong choice for England Women’s top wicket taker against Pakistan Women.Sadaf Shamas hit seven fours and scored her runs at a strike-rate of 145.83 in the first game. She is our pick for Pakistan Women’s highest run scorer in Northampton. England vs Pakistan Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. England vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting TipsEngland Women will take on Pakistan Women at The County Ground, Northampton in the second WT20I of the series. This game gets underway at 18:30 local time on Friday 17th May 2024. England vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20, County Ground, Northampton Pitch ReportWe can expect the ball to come onto the pitch at a good pace in Northampton and the batters on both sides should get full value for their shots. A par first innings total will be between 155 – 165. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20 Match 2024

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MS Dhoni: 'You can go out and express...': Gautam Gambhir praises CSK's strategy empowering MS Dhoni's impact in IPL 2024 | Cricket News

MS Dhoni: ‘You can go out and express…’: Gautam Gambhir praises CSK’s strategy empowering MS Dhoni’s impact in IPL 2024 | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir lauded the strategic brilliance of Chennai Super Kings in harnessing the unparalleled prowess of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League 2024. Gambhir emphasized that CSK’s tactical approach, particularly in assigning Dhoni the finisher’s role with just 8-10 balls, has unleashed the legendary cricketer’s potential to make an immediate impact on the game.“It is a strategy of CSK (Dhoni facing just 8-10 balls) and that has given Dhoni the freedom. Different teams have different strategies and CSK has done this for the past 2-3 years. The freedom has allowed Dhoni to have an impact. When you play 20-25 balls you have that responsibility to consolidate, but when it’s just 8-10 balls you can go out there and express yourself with freedom,” expressed Gambhir in an interaction with Sportskeeda.Highlighting Dhoni’s phenomenal performance in the ongoing IPL season, Gambhir underscored the leadership similarities between Dhoni and himself during their IPL rivalry. “I feel insecurity is the biggest reason for a player’s failure. It’s not about ability. If you don’t have the ability you won’t reach the first-class, IPL, or international level in the first place. So it is important to have a secure dressing room. A secure dressing room is a happy dressing room and it eventually becomes a winning dressing room,” Gambhir remarked, reflecting on the conducive environment for players’ success. Dhoni’s batting prowess in the IPL 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable, with the veteran cricketer showcasing his unmatched skills as a finisher. Dhoni stands on the cusp of reaching a significant milestone of 250 sixes in the IPL. With a staggering strike rate of 229.16 in ten games, Dhoni’s impact on CSK’s fortunes has been undeniable.Despite a minor setback against Punjab Kings, where Dhoni (14 off 11) was run out off the final ball of the innings – his first dismissal in the season, his significance in guiding CSK through tense situations remains undiminished.

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India vs England Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - Cricket World Cup 2023

India vs England Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – Cricket World Cup 2023

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Get to Know Who will win IND vs ENG World Cup 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, K9Win , Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: India vs EnglandDATE: Oct 29, 2023TIME: 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMTVENUE: Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow, IndiaTOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup IND vs ENG Betting Tips Virat Kohli is one of the best batters to ever play the game and not only has he been in excellent form for the last 12 month but he relishes playing on the biggest stage. With his country hosting this Cricket World Cup, this is the perfect platform for him to show off his many skills. He comes into this game after hitting 95 runs from 104 balls against New Zealand and he is our tip for India’s highest run scorer against England. Mohammed Shami finally got his first opportunity of the tournament due to the injury to Hardik Pandya which meant a reshuffle in the team setup. He responded by taking a 5-wicket haul for the second time in his last three ODIs and walking away with the Player of the Match Award. We recommend backing Shami to be India’s top wicket taker in this match.Ben Stokes top scored for England in their last match, an 8 wicket defeat with 146 balls remaining, as the England Test skipper hit 43 runs from 73 balls. Although he still has problems with his knee, he will not want to give India’s players any advantage over him ahead of the Test series early next year. Stokes hit 182 two ODI innings ago and the left-hander is our pick for England’s highest run scorer against India. Adil Rashid has been England’s top white ball spinner for the last decade and he needs 2 wickets to bring up 350 international dismissals across all formats. His best figures in ODIs are 5-27 and the leg-spinner is a strong choice for England’s top wicket taker on Sunday.With an average of 118 in the tournament, we recommend choosing Virat Kohli to hit over 31.5 runs in this clash. India vs England  TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. IND vs ENG ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 29 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup sees India take on England in Lucknow on Sunday. It was not long ago when these two teams were considered rivals for this World Cup title but they have had contrasting campaigns up to this point. India are unbeaten with five wins from five and they beat New Zealand in their last game by 4 wickets with 12 balls remaining. England already look resigned to not making the top four after losing four of their first five matches including defeats in their last three games to Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa by 229 runs. Read on as we preview this match. The game begins at the BRSABVE Cricket Stadium at 14:00 local time. Although they were hotly tipped as favourites for the tournament, very few people expected India to be as dominant as they have been so far in the competition. Playing against an underperforming and low on confidence England side, it is very hard to see India struggling in Lucknow. England have been so disappointing throughout this tournament that the team is almost unrecognisable in spirit to the one who won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and won the 2022 T20 World Cup last year. They will put in a more disciplined showing in this match but it will be extremely tough to challenge India. IND vs ENG Match Toss PredictionThe last two matches in the 2023 Cricket World Cup to be played in Lucknow have been won by the team batting second so we predict that both teams will want to field first ahead of this game. IND vs ENG Pitch ReportThe BRSABVE Cricket Stadium will have a quick outfield which is good news for the batters. Expect good pace from the wicket but also some turn for the spinners. Lucknow Weather ReportAlthough the temperature is likely to be around or above 30 degrees throughout this game, there will be plenty of cloud cover and humidity levels are not expected to be high in Lucknow. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs England, World Cup 2023

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England vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

England vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win ENG vs PAK Women 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : England vs Pakistan Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 11, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Edgbaston Cricket Ground – Edgbaston, England 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20 2024 England vs Pakistan Women Betting Tips Maia Bouchier hit scores of 71 and 91 in the WT20I series against New Zealand Women in March. She is our tip for England Women’s highest run scorer against Pakistan Women.Sophie Ecclestone is one of the world’s best spinners and we are backing her to be England Women’s top wicket taker in this opening WT20I of the series.Sadia Iqbal’s left-arm spin could cause some problems for England Women’s batters. She is our pick for Pakistan Women’s top wicket taker against England Women. England vs Pakistan Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. England vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting TipsEngland Women will take on Pakistan Women at Edgbaston in the opening WT20I of the series. This game gets underway at 14:30 local time on Saturday 11th May 2024. ENG-W vs PAK-W 1st T20, Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch ReportThis is a good batting surface in Birmingham and whoever bats first will want to post a total of 160+. There will be spin from the pitch throughout this game. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for England vs Pakistan Women 1st T20 Match 2024

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Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Super Smash 2024

Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Super Smash 2024

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Get to Know Who will win CTB vs AA, Super Smash 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces DATE: Jan 07, 2024TIME: 08:30 IST / 3:00 GMTVENUE: Hagley Oval – Christchurch, New ZealandTOURNAMENT: Super Smash 2024 Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Betting Tips Henry Nicholls returned to form with a 59 run innings against Otago. Nicholls is an established batter and will be eying a consistent show. Back him as Canterbury top batter.Martin Guptill played a blazing 85 run innings against Wellington. We all are aware of Guptill’s match winning skills. With runs behind him, Guptill will look to play another big innings. He can be backed as Auckland’s top batter.Matt Henry can be very challenging to face when the pitch helps the bowlers. Back him as Canterbury Kings’ top bowler. Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. CTB vs AA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024 Canterbury will be up against Auckland in the 16th match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 7. Canterbury and Auckland will clash in a very important match of the Super Smash 2023-24. Canterbury are placed third on the points table after two wins, one defeat and two no-result in five games they have played. Their last game against Central Stags was washed out. The team was in a great position and reduced Stags to 21-4 before rain played spoilsport. Meanwhile, Auckland come into the match after a remarkable 53 run victory over table toppers Wellington. The massive victory helped them leapfrog Canterbury and settle on second in the points table. Auckland also have two wins, one defeat and two no-result in five games. CTB vs AA Match Toss PredictionThe wicket looks good and there is no threat of rain so captain winning the toss might opt to bat first despite chasing teams enjoying more success. CTB vs AA Pitch ReportThe pitch will be a good batting surface. It will have consistent pace and bounce and the batters will enjoy playing here. Bowlers will have to put the ball in right areas to trouble the batters. Christchurch Weather ReportThere is no threat of rain which comes as a huge relief as so many matches here has been washed out. The temperature will range between 21 and 14 degrees. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces, Super Smash 2024

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'MS Dhoni has opposite intensity to Virat Kohli': Former Australian all-rounder compares the two Indian cricket icons | Cricket News

‘MS Dhoni has opposite intensity to Virat Kohli’: Former Australian all-rounder compares the two Indian cricket icons | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has identified Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as the most mentally resilient players he has encountered throughout his extensive career. Watson, who has had a prolific career himself, highlighted Kohli’s mental toughness and unparalleled intensity on the field. Kohli, a right-handed batsman, recently topped the scoring charts in the IPL 2024, amassing 741 runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. “There’s only really a couple of other people that I’ve played with or played against who had that consistent intensity every moment of every game. So that’s something about Virat, that we’ve seen in this IPL, just how engaged he is. That’s why he’s been able to sustain such high performances for such a long period of time,” said Watson.On the other side, former Indian captain MS Dhoni is praised for his different approach to the game. Despite a lower intensity level compared to Kohli, Dhoni’s ability to trust his intuition and simplify complex situations into manageable concepts stands out. Even at 42, Dhoni’s strategic acumen and leadership qualities continue to shine.“But then you’ve got on the other side of the fence is MS Dhoni, who is opposite of that intensity from Virat. He doesn’t need to be like nine out of 10 with his intensity level; he needs to be at around six. Even at the ripe of age of 42, he still knows how to be able to let his mind be free to be able to access his skills that are so deeply ingrained,” praised the former Austalia international.Watson also discussed the mental preparation necessary for players transitioning from IPL conditions to international tournaments, such as the Men’s T20 World Cup. He commented, “These are world-class cricketers who are going from an IPL, for example, and they’re gonna have to make little adjustments to the conditions and pitches that they’re gonna be facing. Also, whether it’s temperature, and a new team environment as well. That’s where by understanding these mental skills deeply and applying those into just who you are, you build a really strong, like a bulletproof cocoon around you.”Furthermore, Watson commended Australian captain Pat Cummins for his leadership qualities, particularly his ability to foster an environment where players can express themselves freely and perform without fear of failure. “He gives you the right information to be able to clear your mind so you can, and are getting the best chance of executing your skills. That’s what Pat Cummins does so incredibly well. The reason why in my mind, he’s had so much success is that it’s just natural, which is who he is, how he is and he’s not trying to be someone else,” said Cummins’s compatriot.(Inputs from IANS)

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