Pakistan has always been famous for producing promising young cricketers and talented fast bowlers, the record for youngest player to make debut in test also goes to a Pakistani Hasan Raza at 14 years 227 days.
Apart from having a great action and raw speed what impressed me the most about this prodigy is the temperament and mental strength he showed by staying back and playing for his country after unfortunate death of his mother. A trait shown by greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. With great talent and good head over his shoulders expect him to be a superstar in coming years.
Talent vs Performance
Talent-28,3,1,0,4,65,4,19,27,6. Performance -379 in six games a double hundred and a 41 ball 91 against South Africa A. Who do you think gets dropped? Performance!
It was disappointing but not surprising to see Sanju Samson being dropped without being given a chance and Pant managing to retain his place in the team selected for Windies T20. In today’s day and age you cannot be a docile and silent performer you need to have colored streaks in your hair a sledger a funny guy and not to forget a top class baby sitter to retain your position rather than being good at your job.
A much needed shot in the arm for Test Cricket in India
22 November 2019, Eden Gardens marks a very important day where the last two major test playing nations will finally play their first day night test match. Sourav Ganguly BCCI president worked very hard for it . India being a top team and steam rolling every team in their path on homesoil it was disappointing to see empty stands and Kohli having to give instructions to small crowd of 5000 to cheer for his bowlers.
The reason why ashes is enjoyed and those epic performances come out is because of a very important factor the 12th man for the home team the atmosphere that they create. With Eden gardens being famous for the great atmosphere and matches that they had in famous 2001 test match hope this first day night match brings back those old days of test cricket and with test match at prime time the day night will not only have increased viewership and full house stadiums but also create interest among young generation who currently only watch IPL .
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