Renowned Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar needed to journey to Kanpur from Visakhapatnam on Friday following the unlucky demise of his mother-in-law. Gavaskar, who was within the coastal metropolis fulfilling his commentary duties for the second Test between India and England, departed on Day 1 of the match. On Friday afternoon, he headed to Kanpur to be together with his spouse, Marshneil Gavaskar, and their household throughout this tough time.
In the 12 months 2022, Sunil Gavaskar skilled the lack of his mom, Meena Gavaskar, who handed away as a result of age-related points on the age of 95. The influential determine performed a big position within the upbringing of the Indian cricket maestro.
Interestingly, Gavaskar was fulfilling commentary duties in Dhaka for an India vs Bangladesh Test when his mom breathed her final in December 2022. (‘Next Super Star…’, Fans Share Rohit Sharma’s Old Comment For Yashasvi Jaiswal After Century Against England 2nd Test)
Having performed 125 Tests and amassed 10,122 runs, together with 3,092 runs in 108 ODIs, Gavaskar stands as some of the esteemed voices in world cricket. Post his retirement, he has been actively concerned in varied roles in cricket administration, together with serving because the interim president of the BCCI up to now.
Coming to the match, India captain Rohit Sharma received the toss and determined to bat first in opposition to Ben Stokes-led England within the second Test match of the five-game sequence at Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Friday. Rajat Patidar acquired his maiden Test cap by former pacer Zaheer Khan in Visakhapatnam.
According to an announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Mohammed Siraj has been launched from the India squad for the second Test in opposition to England in Vizag.
“The decision was taken keeping in mind the duration of the series and the amount of cricket he has played in recent times. He will be available for selection for the third Test in Rajkot. Avesh Khan has re-joined the team for the 2nd Test,” BCCI stated in an official assertion.
Heading into the second match, India lack expertise within the spin division and likewise the hosts will likely be lacking a mature batting line-up. Virat Kohli will miss the sport as a result of private causes whereas KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja have been dominated out of the second Test as a result of accidents.
In the second Test, an under-pressure and under-resourced India must go outdoors the field to beat England’s brave ‘Bazballers’. India are not often examined at house, however after a stunning setback in Hyderabad, they’ve quite a bit to consider, and the absence of injured Jadeja and Rahul has made their work harder.
Meanwhile, after clinching a 28-run within the first Test, England have named three frontline spinners – Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, who lack a little bit of expertise. Jack Leach who holds the best expertise is on the sidelines as a result of a knee harm.
Speaking on the time of the toss India captain stated, “We’ll bat first. Looks like a good pitch, the pitch will do its thing, we need to play good cricket. What happened in Hyderabad is history, we need to move on. We have spoken on things we need to do, now we need to execute on our plans. I thought we batted well in the first innings but didn’t have the same intent. Similarly, in the second innings with the bowl, there was a brilliant knock by Ollie Pope. Injuries are part and parcel of the game, but that’s why we have the guys sitting on the bench. Two unforced changes – Jadeja and KL missed out, and Siraj has been rested. We’ve got Mukesh, Kuldeep and Rajat Patidar making his debut.”
England captain Ben Stokes stated, “Would have batted as well. It was a great last week, but we know India will come back hard. To come from behind like we did was very pleasing. We’ll take the confidence from that, but new week now. It is an amazing atmosphere to play in for the boys. To get such an opportunity at the start of their career will do wonders for their confidence.”
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