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I think innovation-wise, skill-wise, I haven't seen a better player than Suryakumar in the game, Ponting told ICC

Ricky Ponting: Suryakumar Yadav will bring about global revolution in T20 cricket

Suryakumar Yadav's doughty performance has amazed the world and legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting is no different.

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I think innovation-wise, skill-wise, I haven't seen a better player than Suryakumar in the game, Ponting told ICC

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has called India middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav a trailblazer, who could inspire a new breed of players to emulate his style of play and take T20 cricket to "another level" globally.
Suryakumar, 32, was recently named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year after he became only the second batter in the world to score 1000-plus runs in a calendar year in the shortest format of the game. Also Read<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-nz-1st-t20i-it-was-more-like-washington-vs-new-zealand-than-india-vs-new-zealand-1674876194227"> IND VS NZ 1st T20I: 'It was more like Washington vs New Zealand than India vs New Zealand'</a>
Surya scored two centuries and nine half-tons on way to amassing 1,164 runs in 2022, only second behind Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan who leads the charts with 1,326 runs in 2021.
"I think innovation-wise, skill-wise, I haven't seen a better player (than Suryakumar) in the game," Ponting told ICC on Friday.
"What it's going to do as well, a lot of other players are going to try and do the things he's doing and it's going to add another level of skill to the T20 game all around the world.
"Someone said during the IPL this year (2022), there are going to be guys who are going to try and do exactly the same as what Surya's doing, and that's going to be great for the game," added the Australian great.
Surya's 1,100-plus runs last year came in 31 T20Is at an astonishing strike rate of 187.43 and an average of 46.56, which also propelled him to the top of the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings.
Ponting also called the India cricketer as the greatest innovator in the shortest version, comparing his style of batting with South African white-ball specialist AB de Villiers and former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist.
"He's probably doing it better than anyone's ever done it right now. We talk about players that can score 360 degrees &hellip; some of the shots he's hitting back behind the wicket-keeper and over fine leg are just remarkable." Ponting said he noticed Surya's innate talent a few years back in the IPL where he was making flicking the ball over deep-backward square look so easy.
The former skipper added that the batter has taken his stroke-play to another level and is playing some really audacious shots like flicking short balls for sixes over the wicket-keeper's head.
"Five or six years ago, he started doing that (innovating) a lot in the IPL. He was very good at flicking the ball over deep-backwards square and getting the ball over fine-leg," Ponting said.
"Surya's now been able to hit short balls on the way up and flick short balls over the keeper's head and they're going for six, not just for four." Ponting said that initially he thought Suryakumar would never touch such heights, but his work ethics and strenuous regimen have resulted in his success.
The cricketer scored the third-most runs at the T20 World Cup -- 239 -- in Australia, which was only behind Virat Kohli (296) and the Dutchman Max O'Dowd (242).
He then continued the good work in the T20I series against New Zealand and Sri Lanka to climb to the second-highest T20 batting rating ever recorded -- 908 points.
"I didn't think he'd get to the level he's got to, to be quite honest," Ponting said.
"He's worked as hard as he has -- you can probably tell by his body shape. He's probably fitter than he's ever been, being around the Indian set up with the likes of Kohli and Shreyas Iyer and these guys, who are exceptionally fit young guys.

Washington Sundar shone bright for India as he took two wickets for 22 runs and then returned to smash a 28-ball 50, albeit, in a losing cause.

IND VS NZ 1st T20I: 'It was more like Washington vs New Zealand than India vs New Zealand'

India skipper Hardik Pandya said they were left "surprised" by the grip and turn the pitch offered but admitted the team paid the price for allowing New Zealand to walk away with too many runs.

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Washington Sundar shone bright for India as he took two wickets for 22 runs and then returned to smash a 28-ball 50, albeit, in a losing cause.

India skipper Hardik Pandya said they were left "surprised" by the grip and turn the pitch offered but admitted the team paid the price for allowing New Zealand to walk away with too many runs. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ind-vs-nz-1st-t20i-india-succumb-to-new-zealand-s-spin-trap-lose-by-21-runs-1674838863037">India suffered a 21-run loss in the opening T20I</a> after New Zealand posted a challenging 176 for six with the last-over thrashing of Arshdeep Singh for 27 runs proving to be the game-changer.
Chasing the total, India batters couldn't negotiate the spinners as they managed 155 for 9.
"No one thought this wicket would play like that, both teams got surprised but New Zealand played better cricket. The new ball was turning more than the old ball. The way it turned and bounced surprised us," Pandya said during the post-match presentation.
Suryakumar Yadav (47) and Hardik Pandya (21) had conjured up hope of a successful chase when they had a little partnership going but all hopes were dashed after both departed in quick succession.
"Till me and Surya were batting, we thought we would pull it off. In hindsight, we ended up giving 25 runs more than the par." Washington Sundar shone bright for India as he took two wickets for 22 runs and then returned to smash a 28-ball 50, albeit, in a losing cause. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ricky-ponting-suryakumar-yadav-will-bring-about-global-revolution-in-t20-cricket-1674880781318">Ricky Ponting: Suryakumar Yadav will bring about global revolution in T20 cricket</a>
"The way Washington bowled, batted and fielded, it was more like Washington against New Zealand than India against New Zealand. If he and Axar can continue the way they are, it will help the Indian cricket a lot." New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner also said it was "a bit of a shock" for everyone the way ball spun in the second innings. "But it was a great game and it was pretty tight at the end, we saw a lot of runs in the ODI series and it was nice to see the ball spin a bit more," he said.
The win was set up by Devon Conway (52) and Daryl Mitchell (59), who smashed commanding fifties.
"I don't think we were ever safe, 170-odd was nice with Daryl hitting a couple over and he batted extremely well, we knew we had a sniff with 180.
"It was nice to chip some wickets in the powerplay and we had troubled with that in the ODIs," added Santner, who had 18 dot balls in his 2 for 11.
"At the toss we were going to bowl because we know chasing is so good over here and especially with the dew. That's always the challenge (on captain using himself).
"You don't want to be seen doing the easy overs and stuff like that. We knew it was spinning in the powerplay and it was nice to chip one out." Mitchell, who was adjudged Player of the Match, for his sensational innings, said he trusted his skills and tried to keep it simple.
"It is nice to contribute to a score which helps us win a game. I thought the way the boys bowled at the end was pretty special. It is nice to take some momentum into the rest of the T20 series," he said.
"The guys who went in early said it was pretty difficult against spin because of the tacky nature. It was my job to build a partnership and then take the onus on myself after Conway's departure.
"For me it is being really present and really clear, keeping it simple as possible and trusting my skills, not every time it comes off in T20 cricket but it is always nice when you get a few off the middle." India and New Zealand will face off in second T20 on Sunday in Lucknow.

Chasing a daunting 177-run target, the hosts were off to a horrid start as they were reduced to 15-3 inside 4 overs. Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya then stitched a 68-run stand to bring India back into the game.

IND vs NZ 1st T20I: India succumb to New Zealand’s spin trap, lose by 21 runs

The spin trio of Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi wreaked havoc on the spin-friendly Ranchi wicket and helped New Zealand beat India by YY runs in the 1st T20 International.

Chasing a daunting 177-run target, the hosts were off to a horrid start as they were reduced to 15-3 inside 4 overs. Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya then stitched a 68-run stand to bring India back into the game.

The spin trio of Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi wreaked havoc on the spin-friendly Ranchi wicket and helped New Zealand beat India by 21 runs in the 1st T20 International.
Chasing a daunting 177-run target, the hosts were off to a horrid start as they were reduced to 15-3 inside 4 overs. Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya then stitched a 68-run stand to bring India back into the game.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/a-historic-first-for-cricket-women-s-t20-world-cup-to-have-all-female-panel-of-match-officials-1674828207014">A historic first for cricket! Women's T20 World Cup to have all-female panel of match officials</a>
However, once both Surya and Hardik went back to the pavilion, India's lower order crumbled and eventually, the hosts were restricted to 155/9.
Earlier, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell produced commanding half-centuries as the Black Caps posted a challenging 176 for six. Conway continued his purple patch in India with a 35-ball 52, while Daryl Mitchell smashed a 30-ball unbeaten 59, which included a last-over thrashing of Arshdeep Singh that cost India 27 runs.

The left-arm fast bowler, who is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League, will take oath after he returns to Pakistan.

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz named caretaker Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province

Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz, who is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League, has been named the caretaker Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province.

#WahabRiaz

The left-arm fast bowler, who is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League, will take oath after he returns to Pakistan.

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has been named as the caretaker Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province.
Riaz has entered politics while he continues to play cricket actively. The left-arm bowler is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League and will take oath after he returns to Pakistan.
The 37-year-old has been retained by Peshawar Zalmi for this year&rsquo;s Pakistan Super League and despite his appointment as the Sports Minister, he is expected to fulfill his commitment to the Zalmi side. He last represented Pakistan in 2020.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/a-historic-first-for-cricket-women-s-t20-world-cup-to-have-all-female-panel-of-match-officials-1674828207014">A historic first for cricket! Women's T20 World Cup to have all-female panel of match officials</a>

The panel has 13 members, including 3 match referees and 10 umpires.

A historic first for cricket! Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa to have all-female panel of match officials

For the first time in the history of cricket, all the match officials at a Women's World Cup will all be women. 

#T20WorldCup

The panel has 13 members, including 3 match referees and 10 umpires.

In a first for cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Three match referees and 10 umpires make up the 13-woman team. It's a landmark moment for the ICC and its ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of women in cricket.
India's Rathi and Janani, who earlier this month became the first female umpires to officiate in the Ranji Trophy, will be umpiring at a T20 World Cup for the first time.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/women-s-u-19-t20-world-cup-shweta-sehrawat-parshavi-chopra-star-as-india-storm-into-final-1674822164271">Women's U-19 T20 World Cup: Shweta Sehrawat, Parshavi Chopra star as India storm into final</a>

This is the second time in a row that Babar has won the ODI Player of the Year award

Double delight for Babar! Pakistani captain wins ICC Cricketer & ODI Player of the year awards

For the second year in a row, Pakistani captain Babar Azam won the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year trophy, along with the Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.

This is the second time in a row that Babar has won the ICC Cricketer of the Year as well as the ODI Player of the Year awards.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has once again been named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year.
For the second year in a row, Babar took home the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the Best men's cricketer. The Pakistani captain also won the ODI cricketer of the year award for the second year running.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-named-icc-test-cricketer-of-the-year-1674725776245">England captain Ben Stokes named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year</a>
The Pakistan captain accumulated 2,598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12, including eight centuries and 15 half-centuries across the three formats.
In ODIs, 28-year-old Babar scored 679 runs in nine matches at an average of 84.87.
On the other hand, the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award was won by England all-rounder Nat Sciver.
The English all-rounder scored 1346 runs and picked up 22 wickets in 33 matches last year.

Last year, captain Stokes changed the way Test cricket was played and in doing so he scored 870 runs at an average of 36.25

England captain Ben Stokes named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year

England captain Ben Stokes has added yet another accolade to his trophy cabinet after being named ICC Test Player of the year.

#ICCAwards

Last year, captain Stokes changed the way Test cricket was played and in doing so he scored 870 runs at an average of 36.25. He also won 9 out of 10 Tests as England captain.

England captain Ben Stokes has added yet another accolade to his trophy cabinet after being named ICC Test Player of the year.
 Last year, captain Stokes changed the way Test cricket was played and in doing so he scored 870 runs at an average of 36.25.
 The English all-rounder, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/only-one-indian-cricketer-in-icc-men-s-test-team-of-the-year-1674567240589">who was also named captain of the ICC Test team</a> for the year for 2022, was brilliant with the ball as well. He took 26 wickets last year at an average of 31.19.

Indian pacer Renuka Thakur was chosen ahead of Australian bowler Darcie Brown, England all-rounder Alice Capsey & fellow countrywoman Yastika Bhatia.

Renuka Singh Thakur wins ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year

India's Renuka Singh Thakur was chosen as the ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year after an incredible 2022, where she picked up 40 wickets from 29 white-ball matches.

#ICCAwards

Indian pacer Renuka Thakur was chosen ahead of Australian bowler Darcie Brown, England all-rounder Alice Capsey &amp; fellow countrywoman Yastika Bhatia.

India's newfound pace sensation Renuka Singh Thakur has won the ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year Award.
The 26-year-old proved to be one of India's best players during the Commonwealth Games &amp; the Asia Cup. Her swing troubled many a batter in 2022 as she finished with 40 wickets from 29 matches in limited-overs cricket. She snaffled 22 wickets at an economy rate of 6.50 in T20s, while in 50-overs cricket, she picked up 18 scalps.
She beat the competition in Aussie bowler Darcie Brown, England all-rounder Alice Capsey &amp; fellow countrywoman Yastika Bhatia to take home the award.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-s-suryakumar-yadav-named-icc-men-s-t20i-cricketer-of-the-year-1674649231812">Suryakumar Yadav named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year</a>

Head coach Rahul Dravid also stated that no players from the squad will be released to play Ranji Trophy

India vs Australia: Preparatory camp for Team India ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

With 4-match Test series against Australia less than 3 weeks away, Team India head coach Rahul Dravid revealed how the team will prepare for the all-important Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Watch the video.
#INDvAUS

Head coach Rahul Dravid also stated that no players from the squad will be released to play Ranji Trophy

With the Test series against Australia less than 3 weeks away, Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has confirmed that the team will have a preparatory camp.
With no red-ball practice match scheduled before the all-important Test series, the preparatory camp is set to begin on February 2.
The head coach also stated that no players from the squad will be released to play Ranji Trophy. The Test series between India and Australia begins on February 9 in Nagpur.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/rahul-dravid-clears-the-air-on-india-adopting-split-captaincy-1674526854577">Rahul Dravid clears the air on India adopting split captaincy</a>
In a press conference ahead of the 3rd ODI vs New Zealand, Dravid said: "We are quite keen to call a few guys in the lead-up for our preparation camp and have already agreed with the selectors that we will not be touching anyone who will be playing in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. If an opportunity presents itself where someone is not playing in our team and he is required for a semifinal or a final, we will certainly look at it."

In Rohit’s absence in T20Is, Hardik Pandya has captained the Indian side and he will do so again in the 3-match series against New Zealand next.

Rahul Dravid clears the air on India adopting split captaincy

Is it the end of the road for Rohit Sharma as captain in T20Is? 
Check out what Head coach Rahul Dravid said when he was asked about India adopting split captaincy.

#RohitSharma #INDvSL

In Rohit&rsquo;s absence in T20Is, Hardik Pandya has captained the Indian side and he will do so again in the 3-match series against New Zealand next.

Team India Head coach Rahul Dravid has denied that the Men in Blue have adopted split captaincy.
Speculations have been rife over the future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli &amp; KL Rahul in the shortest format. The India trio hasn&rsquo;t played a T20 match for India since the semi-final defeat against England at the T20 World Cup.
In Rohit&rsquo;s absence, Hardik Pandya has captained the Indian side and he will do so again in the 3 T20Is against New Zealand.
With Hardik now seen as the frontrunner to lead the team at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid was asked the question of whether India have already adopted split captaincy.
Dravid replied, "Not that I am aware of. That&rsquo;s a question you need to ask the selectors but as of now, I don&rsquo;t think so.&rdquo; Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/icc-names-3-indian-players-in-2022-men-s-t20i-team-of-the-year-4-indian-players-included-in-women-s-team-1674479113105">ICC names 3 Indian players in 2022 Men's T20I Team of the Year; 4 Indian players included in Women's team</a> (With PTI inputs)

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Mohd Siraj who picked a total of 9 wickets in the 3-match series vs Sri Lanka is now placed 3rd in the ODI rankings. 

ICC ODI rankings: Virat Kohli back in top 5, Mohd Siraj attains 3rd spot

India's ex-captain Virat Kohli who has made a spectacular comeback saw his return to the Top 5 in ICC rankings after scoring consecutive tons. 

Mohd Siraj who picked a total of 9 wickets in the 3-match series vs Sri Lanka is now placed 3rd in the ODI rankings.&nbsp;

India's ex-captain Virat Kohli who has made a spectacular comeback saw his return to the Top 5 in ICC rankings after scoring consecutive tons.&nbsp; The 34-year-old who boasts of 46 ODI tons in the 50-over format after India's 3-0 win against Sri Lanka jumped 4 spots to reach the 4th spot in the recent ODI rankings.&nbsp; Mohd Siraj has also reaped the benefits of his spectacular show against the Dasun Shanaka-led side. The fast bowler who picked a total of 9 wickets in the 3-match series is now placed 3rd in the ODI rankings.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ranji-trophy-sarfaraz-khan-roars-back-at-selectors-with-brilliant-hundred-after-test-snub-1673963910765">Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan roars back at selectors with brilliant hundred after Test snub</a> While Babar Azam continues to rule the batting ODI chart, Trent Boult of New Zealand is ranked no. 1 ODI bowler as per the current rankings.&nbsp;

Ahead of the team's World Cup final, the Indian U-19 Women's cricket team got a chance to interact with India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra as he paid the team a visit.

Neeraj Chopra speaks to the Indian U-19 Women's Cricket team ahead of World Cup final

India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra paid the U-19 Women's cricket team a visit ahead of their important World Cup final

Ahead of the team's World Cup final, the Indian U-19 Women's cricket team got a chance to interact with India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra as he paid the team a visit.

Ahead of the team's World Cup final, the Indian U-19 Women's cricket team got a chance to interact with India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra as he paid the team a visit.
The Indian team have impressed on their way to the final of the inaugural edition of the U-19 Women's World Cup taking place in South Africa and will be taking on England in the final at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/fa-cup-casemiro-s-brace-helps-manchester-united-beat-reading-3-1-1674965062473">FA Cup: Casemiro's brace helps Manchester United beat Reading 3-1</a>
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You might get a replacement for KL Rahul, but it would not be easy to find a replacement for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - former Pak skipper Rashid Latif

'Tough to find Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's replacement in T20s'

Tap to know what former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has to say about finding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's replacement. 

You might get a replacement for KL Rahul, but it would not be easy to find a replacement for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - former Pak cricketer Rashid Latif

After underwhelming performances in the past two T20 World Cups, India has tried to revitalise its T20 team with younger blood. The likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are apparently being sidelined from the shortest format of the game to assess the game of other Indian players. However, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif doesn't seem convinced by the idea.&nbsp; &nbsp; On his YouTube channel, Latif pointed out, 'you might get a replacement for KL Rahul, but it would not be easy to find a replacement for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli' He went on to explain that though in the future, Shubhman Gill, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan KIshan might take their place but it will be difficult for them to get India a World Cup since they are similar players with similar experiences playing at the same time.&nbsp;

Ganguly feels in World Cup, the Indian team should play without any baggage and play fearlessly, without thinking about the trophy.&nbsp;

Sourav Ganguly: India can never be a weak team, all they need to do is...

Instilling his confidence in India's bench strength, Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that India can never be a weak team, despite having no ICC title win since 2013. 

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Sourav Ganguly: India can never be a weak team

Ganguly feels in World Cup, the Indian team should play without any baggage and play fearlessly, without thinking about the trophy.&nbsp;

Instilling his confidence in India's bench strength, Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that India can never be a weak team, despite having no ICC title win since 2013.&nbsp; While speaking to Sports Tak, Ganguly said, 'A country that has so much talent can never be a weak team, half of the players don't even get the chance' He further suggested the selectors, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid hold on to the same team for the World Cup.&nbsp; Ganguly feels in World Cup, the Indian team should play without any baggage and play fearlessly, without thinking about the trophy.&nbsp; After embarrassing eits from the previous 2 T20 World Cups, India will look to ace this time around when they play in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home.&nbsp;

The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged as the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1,289 crore.

Mithali Raj roped in as WPL side Gujarat Giants' mentor

While Mithali Raj mentor and advisor by the Adani Sportsline-owned WPL side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season, Jhulan Goswami as per reports has been approached for the bowling coach role by Delhi Capitals 

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The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged as the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1,289 crore.

Former India cricket captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season, which will take place in March-April this year.
Mithali, the highest run-getter in women's international cricket, had retired last year from all formats after a 23-year-long career.
As the mentor of the side, the 40-year-old cricketer will also promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat.
The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged as the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1289 crore.
Mithali said the new BCCI initiative will help women's cricket grow steadily and encourage young players to take up cricket professionally.
"The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is a fantastic move for women's cricket and the involvement of the Adani Group is a massive boost for the sport as well," said Mithali on Saturday.
"Women's cricket is growing steadily, and this kind of impetus will undoubtedly encourage young women to consider taking up cricket professionally.
"I believe that the high-impact participation of corporates will help hasten the process of eventually bringing more glory to India.
"This level of influence can help strengthen the sporting ecosystem and enhance opportunities for women athletes," she added.
Adani Enterprises director Pranav Adani called Mithali a role model and hoped her presence would help attract new talent in cricket and other sports.
"Mithali Raj is a role model for the young generation and we are delighted to have such an inspirational athlete on board to mentor our women's cricket team," said Pranav.
"We believe that the presence of international sporting heroes like Mithali will attract new talent not just into cricket but also into every other sport and transform the professional sports ecosystem," he added. Further as per reports, former Indian women's team coach WV Raman and former cricketer Jhulan Goswami have been offered a head coach and bowling coach position by the Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;

Being part of a busy season of cricket, former Australian skipper David Warner said that he is quite tired and exhausted having played a considerable amount of cricket recently.

 David Warner 'tired and exhausted' ahead of Test tour to India

After a hectic summer Down Under, David Warner says he's 'tired and exhausted' ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Apart from International cricket, Warner also played half a dozen games for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL).

After being part of a busy season of cricket, Australian cricketer David Warner said that he is quite tired and exhausted, having played a considerable amount of cricket recently.
"It's been challenging. I'm quite tired and exhausted," Warner said in an interview.
The 36-year-old has played in multiple formats in a hectic summer, including ODI series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand, and England plus Tests against West Indies and South Africa.
Warner also competed in the T20 World Cup at home besides playing half a dozen games for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL).
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