State of Cricket Newsletter #43

By Cricket Huddle

February 02, 2023

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Pandya - I don't mind coming in and playing the MS Dhoni role

India's stand-in T20I captain is looking to "give my team and the other [batter] more calmness and the assurance that at least I'm there"

Jadeja cleared to join Test squad; Iyer doubtful for Nagpur opener

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been cleared to participate in the series-opening Nagpur Test against Australia by the National Cricket Academy. A fitness report on his readiness to participate was issued by the NCA on Wednesday (February 1), paving the way for him to join the rest of the squad in Nagpur, where the team will have a short camp in preparation for the Test and the series.

Temba Bavuma gets SA20 deal after impressive hundred against England

Temba Bavuma's performances in South Africa's 2-1 ODI series win over England have landed him an SA20 deal after he was snubbed at the auction last year. Bavuma will replace Tom Abell at Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Bavuma's big-hitting impressed the franchise to call him in for Abell, who will be joining England Lions.

Is this a Joke? Nepal cricket board lifts suspension on Sandeep Lamichhane

After all the man did how is a Cricket board letting him loose? The update means that Lamichhane will be able to play the CWC League 2 tri-series matches against Namibia and Scotland this month

Cricket's dressing-room culture needs to change

Former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss says "dressing-room banter" in cricket needs to be "softened". Strauss' comments were delivered as part of his Marylebone Cricket Club Cowdrey lecture, which addresses the major issues facing the game.

Behind the fight to control cricketers’ statistics

Cricket lovers by their nature are probably more inclined than most to appreciate things that happen at a gentle pace, sporting encounters – and perhaps also stories – that unfold leisurely over an extended period rather than with great dramatic swoops and squalls. And, as followers of perhaps the most statistically dense of sports, more inclined also to appreciate the importance of data.

Skip Practice Games, Use RCB connections to prepare rank turners in the outskirts

Australia is studying the footage of Axar Patel a lot as his release points and the turn and bounce he gets off the pitch are seen as a huge threat. Instead of the practice games, Australia will train on customized pitches at Alur.

"It's a slap on our cricket system that we are not able to find a high-profile full-time coach. It's a shame that the best ones do not want to come and we insist on having someone who is looking at Pakistan as a second option".
Misbah Haq on PCB hiring Mickey Arthur again
Best Season to Date for BBL

According to new figures, the average audience is up 33 percent year on year – even with two matches still to come. An average audience of 248,000 tuned in across Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go, and Kayo Sports, while streaming numbers set new highs with a 52 percent viewership increase.

Master & Pupil at Work
Sir Geoff has his tea anytime and anywhere
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