DRS Nov 7: Virat Kohli at all-time low, KL Rahul to switch Rohit Sharma & Shreyas Iyer sizzles

November 6 (Wednesday) proved to be a sluggish day so far as Indian cricket followers are involved. Nonetheless, the fourth spherical of the Ranji Trophy started and defending champions Mumbai lastly bought their methods going, on the again of Shreyas Iyer’s fiery 152*. He made his hundred in simply 101 balls. Aside from this, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel have been formally added to the India A squad for the second four-day conflict in opposition to Australia A. Extra importantly, KL Rahul is more likely to open the batting with Abhimanyu Easwaran, with the 2 most likely competing for Rohit Sharma’s opening spot when the India captain leaves for a match in BGT. On that be aware, listed below are six of essentially the most headline worthy tales from November 6.

Virat Kohli in any respect time low!

India’s current Check sequence loss to New Zealand has led to a shake-up within the ICC Males’s Check Batting Rankings. Whereas Rishabh Pant’s stellar efficiency propelled him to a career-high rating at 6, Virat Kohli’s struggles have seen him plummet outdoors the highest 20 for the primary time since 2014! This clearly marks a low level in his illustrious Check profession. Hope he comebacks strongly on the BGT. Rohit Sharma additionally slipped down the rankings (from 24 to 26), reflecting India’s general batting woes within the sequence. Different notable adjustments embody the rise of Daryl Mitchell (15 to 7) and the autumn of Rachin Ravindra (11 to 21).

Shreyas Iyer fires twin centuries!

At present out of the Indian Check crew, Shreyas Iyer is making a robust case for his comeback with a dominant show for Mumbai. Iyer hammered an unbeaten 153 in opposition to Odisha on the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai. Coming in after captain Ajinkya Rahane’s early dismissal, Iyer showcased his class by reaching his century in simply 101 balls. He discovered glorious help in veteran Siddhesh Lad, because the duo stitched an unbroken 231-run partnership. Iyer’s innings, following his earlier Ranji Trophy century, sends a transparent message to the selectors as he goals to reclaim his spot within the Indian Check crew.

KL Rahul to switch Rohit Sharma at BGT?

KL Rahul is more likely to open the batting for India A in opposition to Australia A within the upcoming unofficial Check. This may very well be an important audition for him to accomplice with Yashasvi Jaiswal within the first Check of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, particularly when Rohit Sharma gained’t be unavailable. Rahul’s expertise opening abroad, mixed with Abhimanyu Easwaran’s current type, makes for an intriguing contest for the opening spots. The Melbourne four-day match will supply beneficial insights into the potential Indian opening pair for the high-stakes Check sequence in opposition to Australia.

Glenn Maxwell after RCB’s launch

Glenn Maxwell, just lately launched by RCB, expressed his gratitude for the franchise’s clear communication concerning his non-retention. RCB opted to retain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal, leaving them with vital purse and RTM playing cards for the upcoming public sale. Regardless of a difficult IPL 2024 season, Maxwell stays a extremely sought-after participant and is anticipated to draw vital curiosity from numerous franchises within the upcoming public sale.

Ricky Ponting to take PBKS to IPL 2025 title?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are aiming excessive for IPL 2025. With a revamped teaching workers led by Ricky Ponting and a robust concentrate on constructing a core group of gamers, the franchise is decided to interrupt their title drought. The crew’s CEO, Satish Menon, has made it clear that profitable the IPL trophy is the last word purpose. This daring assertion places stress on Ponting to ship quick outcomes and set up a profitable tradition at Punjab Kings.

ICC Champions Trophy schedule

The ICC is set to announce the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy subsequent week in Pakistan. An ICC delegation will go to Lahore from November 10-12 to examine preparations. Pakistan is more likely to be positioned in Group A with India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, whereas Group B consists of England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan. India’s participation in matches held in Pakistan is topic to authorities approval. India’s marketing campaign is ready to kick off in opposition to Bangladesh on February 20 in Lahore, with the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan conflict scheduled for March 1.