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Ipl 2021 Csk Rope In Jason Behrendorff In Place Of Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2021 | CSK rope in Jason Behrendorff in place of Josh Hazlewood

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff in place of Josh Hazlewood. Behrendorff has previously played for Mumbai Indians in five matches and picked up five wickets.

The left-arm quick bowler has played 11 ODIs and 7 T20Is for Australia. He has scalped 16 wickets in the ODIs so far while has a tally of 7 scalps in the T20Is.

Behrendorff was a part of the recent Big Bash League runner ups Perth Scorchers and picked 16 wickets from 16 matches.

'Droff's inclusion in the Chennai setup comes after fellow Aussie pacer Hazlewood had earlier decided to skip the cash-rich league. "It's been a long 10 months in bubbles and quarantine at different times, so I decided to have a rest from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia in the next two months," Hazlewood was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

The left-arm pacer further said that with the packed calendar ahead, he wanted to prepare himself for the national duty. "We've got a big winter ahead. The West Indies is going to be a long tour, with Bangladesh (T20 tour) potentially thrown on the end of that. Then potentially the T20 World Cup leading into the Ashes, so it's a big 12 months,” he said.

"As it always is with Australia, and I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically ready for that," he added.

CSK will begin the IPL 2021 campaign against Delhi Capitals on Saturday in Mumbai.

The MS Dhoni-led team had a forgettable last season when they bowed out of the tournament in the group stage itself. This was the first time when CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs.

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Great to have Bhuvneshwar Kumar back in the team: David Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner is pretty happy that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit and back in the team for the IPL 2021. The Aussie cricketer further said that they do have a balanced team and there would be some selection headaches which is a good sign. "It is great that Bhuvi is back. He has had a fantastic series against England. We have a lot of depth in bowling and firepower in batting,” Warner said on the twitter handle of SRH "Our team is pretty balanced and there are going to be some selection headaches which is always good," Warner added. SRH are slated to begin their IPL campaign this year against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai. The track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium would be relatively slow and would suit the style of play of the Hyderabad-based franchise according to the skipper. "We are playing in Chennai and in Delhi in our first 8 or 9 games. The wickets there ill be tad slow which will suit our style of play," he said. The Australia cricketer has just come out of the mandatory quarantine and said that it's “good” to be out of it. "It's good to be out of quarantine. Feels that the last IPL was just a few days back. I am not thinking of any new things but will just focus on the simple things,” the left-handed batsman said. Warner led SRH to title win back in 2016 edition after they defeated RCB in the final match. The franchise had a decent run in the last edition too after they reached the playoffs but lost to Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 2.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ruled out of T20I series against Pakistan

South Africa’s new limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the T20I series against Pakistan scheduled to begin on Saturday in Johannesburg. Bavuma picked up a grade one hamstring strain while batting in the third ODI against Pakistan in Centurion. Heinrich Klaasen will lead the home side in place of Bavuma. "I'd be stupid to push him to try and play in these T20s. He is still staying in the squad and hope he can have a quick turnaround but it doesn't look likely that he is going to get on the park," Mark Boucher had said post the ODI series. The South African team is missing out on some prominent players in the line up with some of them travelling to India for the IPL while there have been some injury concerns as well. Rassie van der Dussen is struggling with grade one left quadriceps muscle strain while Dwaine Pretorius is recovering from his rib fracture. Dussen though has been named in the squad for the T20I series. South Africa have also named four uncapped players for the four-match T20I series. Sisanda Magala, Migael Pretorius, Lizaad Williams are the three pacers while Wihan Lubbe is an off-spinner. The first two encounters between the two sides will take place in Johannesburg before travelling to Centurion for the final two matches. Squad: Heinrich Klaasen (c), Bjorn Fortuin, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen, Janneman Malan, Sisanda Magala, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Pite van Biljon, Daryn Dupavillon, Migael Pretorius, Lizaad Williams, Wihan Lubbe.

SLC appoints new six-member selection committee with immediate effect

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has appointed a new Selection Committee comprising six members with immediate effect. The six-member committee was approved by Sri Lanka's Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa. Former Sri Lanka pacer Pramodya Wickramasinghe has been named as the new Chairman of Selectors. The other five members include Romesh Kaluwitharana, Hemantha Wickramaratne, Varuna Waragoda, S. H. U Karnain and B.A. Thilaka Nilmini Gunarathne in the panel. Wickramasinghe has played 40 Tests and 134 ODIs for Sri Lanka. The right-arm medium pacer has scalped 85 wickets in Tests while 109 in ODIs respectively. The new Selection Committee has been formed after Ashanta de Mel stepped down from the post of the Chairman in January earlier this year citing personal reasons. 'We respect Ashantha's decision and thank him for the services he rendered to Sri Lanka Cricket during his tenure as the Chairman of the Cricket Selection Committee'' said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket then. He had also stepped down as the team manager citing personal reasons earlier. Ashantha had been holding the post since World Cup 2019 and had taken the job only as a make-shift arrangement. He had served as the Chairman of Selectors twice, first 2012 and then in 2018.

Lucky that we are getting to play in these hard times: Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians captain and India opener Rohit Sharma feels that he is lucky to be doing what he loves to do especially in these hard times. “A lot of people are going through hard times, a lot of people are not able to work, not able to do what they like to. At least we are lucky that we are getting to do what we like,” Rohit said in a video, which was posted by his franchise on Twitter. The players have to follow certain protocols as precautionary measures as they travel from one place to another. The MI skipper admitted that it is difficult to stay in bio-bubbles but said that making few adjustments isn’t a problem if the players are getting to do what they love. “If we have to adjust, we have to adjust. And try and see how you can get the best out of, you know, this bubble life as well,” Sharma said. Post the resumption of cricket after the forced Covid-19 break, India have been dominant especially in the longer format for quite some time. They first defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series in away fixtures and then thumped England in as many matches by 3-1 at home to march into the WTC final. The Indian team faced some struggle after a number of senior players were injured during the Australia tour and had to return back home. But the youngsters took on the onus on themselves and anchored the side to victory. Hailing the efforts from the youngsters, Sharma said that it was pleasing to see that the youngsters took on the responsibility. “… The whole world has seen what we did there in Australia. The performance we put in as a team was so pleasing to see, especially by the younger players who have just come in to the squad. Taking up the responsibility, rising to the occasion, which was so great to see,” he said. The right-handed batsman will now lead MI in the IPL 2021 which is slated to begin in Chennai on Friday. The defending champions MI will be up against Virat Kohli’s RCB in the opening encounter.