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Indian team departs pick uncapped Pucovski, for high-profile Australia tour Green, Abbott for Tests against India Saha is also travelling with MELBOURNE, NO- time. His batting alone has the squad after he sus- VEMBER 12: The prodi- demanded his place in the tained injuries to both his giously talented pair of Will squad." hamstrings during his side Pucovski and Cameroon Pucovski has been in Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL Green were among five un- stunning form in the open- game on November 3. capped players picked on ing rounds of the Shield "A call on his availability Thursday in a 17-member games, amassing 495 runs will be taken later," the Australian Test squad for at an unbelievable average BCCI had said when it an- the big-ticket four-match of 247.5 in his two matches. nounced the revised squad series against India, start- "His ability to show such on November 9. ing December 17. patience is something The Indian team will The other uncapped Test which stands him in good land in Sydney where it will players in the - stead for and he undergo a 14-day quaran- led side are fast bowler is in rare company with two tine during which it has Sean Abbott - whose double centuries to start the DUBAI, NOVEMBER dle. from internal oblique mus- Trophy they lost for the first the team following his fine been allowed to train. bouncer had accidentally summer. 12: The Indian cricket The majority of the India cle tear injury at the NCA in time in 2018-19, the fresh run in domestic cricket - the Indian play three ODIs, hit Phil Hughes during a "We very much look for- team on Wednesday de- squad members were com- Bengaluru, will join the faces in the Australian Test 22-year-old struck succes- three T20s and four Tests Sheffield Shield game in ward to Will developing parted for a two-month peting in the IPL and fol- team later. Ishant will be squad will join the seasoned sive double centuries in his starting November 27. The 2014, leading to his tragic further on the international long tour of Australia lowing the conclusion of added to the squad after he stars who dominated their two Shield appearances. ODI and T20 series will be death - leg-spinner Mitchell stage," Hohns said. where it will aim to build their respective team's proves his fitness. most recent Test series' - His inclusion sets up a played in Sydney and Can- Swepson and all-rounder Australia Test squad: Tim on the historic Test series campaign, they moved to The selectors had added against Pakistan and New competition with fellow berra from November 27 to Michael Neser. Paine (c), Sean Abbott, Joe win two years ago. the bio-bubble created for Rohit to the Test squad af- Zealand at home. opener , who is December 8. All the players who are Burns, , The BCCI tweeted pho- the national team here. ter initially excluding him The performance took feeling the heat after a disas- The much-anticipated yet to wear the Baggy Green Cameron Green, Josh Ha- tographs of the Indian con- Test specialists like due to the hamstring injury the team to the top of the trous start to the first-class Test series begins with the have been called on the zlewood, , Mar- tingent before departure Cheteshwar Pujara and the he sustained last month. world rankings before the summer. Day-Night Test at Adelaide back of extraordinary per- nus Labuschagne, Nathan with the players sporting support staff had arrived However, he made a sur- COVID-19 pandemic hit. In all likelihood, Pucovski from December 17. Skipper formances in the domestic Lyon, Michael Neser, customised PPE kits for here last month to enter the prise comeback for the fi- The limited overs leg, will partner the seasoned Virat Kohli has been circuit in recent times, , Will Pu- travel amid the COVID-19 national team bio-bubble. nal league game of the IPL which will comprise three at the top. granted paternity leave af- said. covski, , pandemic. Rohit Sharma, who led and went on to play two ODIs and as many T20Is, "Their undeniable form ter the first Test as he and Cricket Australia's na- , Mitchell "#TeamIndia is BACK! Mumbai Indians to a more games, including the will be held prior to the Test demanded selection and we his wife Anushka Sharma tional selector Trevor Swepson, , Let's embrace the new nor- record fifth IPL title on summit clash. series, starting November are very pleased to have are expecting their first Hohns said the Shield per- David Warner mal," read the photo cap- Tuesday night, and Ishant India's number one Test 27. these young men in the tion on BCCI Twitter han- Sharma, who is recovering wicketkeeper Wriddhiman child. formances augured well for Australia A squad: Sean the country's cricketing fu- World's number one squad for what will be a Abbott, Ashton Agar, Joe ture. pacer Pat Cummins was tremendous Test Series Burns, Jackson Bird, Alex "Two of those many named Paine's deputy in against an extremely formi- Carey (wk), , Fit and healthy Kapil Dev "happy" standout players were of the Test team. dable opponent," Hohns Cameron Green, Marcus course Cameron Green and The selectors also named said. Harris, Travis Head, Moi- Will Pucovski," Hohns said a 19-member Australia A "Cameron has already ses Henriques, Nic to be playing golf with friends in a statement. squad, which includes nine won selection in the white- Maddinson, Mitchell Each of these players, members from the Test ball squad and continues Marsh (subject to fitness), NEW DELHI, NO- retirement from interna- though, has represented team, for tour matches that in joining the Test Michael Neser, Tim Paine, VEMBER 12: Two weeks tional cricket back in 1994 Australia in other formats. against India. squad. He is a wonderful James Pattinson, Will Pu- after undergoing an angio- and also taken part in Up against a strong In- In recent times, past Aus- young talent who has great covski, Mark Steketee, Will plasty, World Cup-win- many events over the dian line-up and seeking to tralian greats have called potential to become an all- Sutherland, Mitchell Swep- ning former India years. regain the Border-Gavaskar for Pucovski's selection in rounder of substance over son. Kapil Dev was back to Last month, he suffered playing golf, a sport he a heart attack and was took up passionately after rushed to a hospital where bidding adieu to cricket. he underwent an emer- Mirabai’s shoulder on the mend The 61-year-old had said gency angioplasty. NEW DELHI, NO- there. “We are here till De- that he would like to get He was back home in a VEMBER 12: One could cember 31 for sure. There back to playing golf as words what fun it is to be That's what life is all couple of days and since sense relief in Saikhom have been significant im- soon as the doctors al- back on the golf course or about," Kapil posted a then has kept his fans Mirabai Chanu’s voice as provements so we are hope- lowed him and on Thurs- a cricket ground. It is video message on his Twit- posted and updated about she discussed her shoulder ful of returning after that... If day he was seen teeing off beautiful to be back at the ter handle. his health status and also problems that have dogged not, we may extend our at the Delhi Golf Club. golf course, having fun and Kapil has been an avid started his job as TV ana- her for the better part of the stay,” Sharma said. "You can't express in playing with friends. amateur golfer since his lyst for a reputed channel. last two years. Countless The extended stay in the hours of video analysis USA and being away from helped her zero down the their families may be stress- Covid-19: Tokyo Olympics may allow problem to a biomechanical ful for many, but for the issue. Mirabai’s left shoul- weightlifter and the coach- der was weak, and this was ing staff, it is what they putting a lot of load on her must do in order to win foreign fans but there will be rules right shoulder and back. Af- medals for India. “I speak to what I was lifting when I twice a day and I don’t need TOKYO, NOV 12: Next decision yet on the number ter some research, a team was fully fit,” Mirabai told a day’s rest, so it is a big re- my mother almost daily. year's postponed Tokyo of fans allowed into venues. led by Indian weightlifting The Tribune over the phone lief,” the 2017 world cham- Her only concern is whether Olympics if they happen Several baseball stadiums coach Vijay Sharma sought from St Louis. pion added. I am eating right or how will be like no other, particu- in Japan have experi- the help of Dr Aaron “I am currently lifting Originally scheduled to well I am progressing in larly for non-Japanese fans mented with fan capacity at Horschig, a famed physical 70kg to 75kg repetitions in stay in St Louis until the end training,” Mirabai ex- if they are allowed to enter 80%. therapist and strength and snatch and 90-100kg repeti- of December, the trio of plained. “Look at sir (Vijay in the middle of the COVID- Whether we are going to conditioning coach. And af- tions in clean & jerk. I will Mirabai, coach Sharma and Sharma), he doesn’t need to 19 pandemic. have full capacity or not, the ter only three weeks of cor- tell you this much — I physiotherapist Akrant be here and away from his Tokyo organizing com- decision has not been made rective exercises and condi- needed to give my body a Saxena — who have just family. He is here because mittee CEO Toshiro Muto, yet because various experi- tioning with Dr Horschig in full day’s rest when I was moved into an apartment he believes that we can do after a meeting Thursday ments are taking place, St Louis, USA, Mirabai says lifting the same weight in only four minutes from a something great together about infection counter- Muto said. she is on the mend. “There Patiala as my back muscles training facility called the for India. We all are making measures, confirmed for He did caution they might is no pain now and the load would get tight after the Lab Gym — have the option individual sacrifices for the is back to 85 per cent of same goal,” she added. the first time that a limited open on July 23, 2021. Japan has been largely suc- be quiet venues. workout. Now I am training of extending their stay number of non-Japanese The spectators' anxiety of cessful controlling with There's a possibility that fans may be allowed to at- not knowing if they can actu- virus with just over 1,800 we may ask the spectators tend. ally go to the games or not is deaths reported. to refrain from shouting But there will be some understandable," Muto I think it's difficult to con- and speaking in a loud Chase named Test vice-captain, stringent guidelines, rule said. trol their movement and be- voice. But we haven't books to follow, and health We would like to be con- havior, a Japanese reporter reached a conclusion, he apps to track fans and mon- siderate of the spectators as said, speaking in Japanese. said. Pooran retains position for NZ Tour itor the spread of the infec- much as possible while we Muto acknowledged the Muto said he expected the tion. take preventive measures at problem. Nearly everyone organizing committee's lat- WEST INDIES, NOV 12: West Thursday along with the other players By next spring we will be the same time to be able to in Japan wears a mask est budget to be out before Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has who competed at the tournament, in- coming up with measures accommodate as many nearly everywhere. the end of the year. A big been elevated to Test vice-captaincy cluding T20I skipper Kieron Pollard, for all spectators including spectators as possible." After the entry into hole could develop if ticket while wicketkeeper Test captain Holder, , the non-Japan residents," IOC President Thomas Japan, we can't follow the sales are reduced. Tickets will continue as deputy in T20Is in the , Keemo Paul and Muto said, speaking in Bach confirmed on spectators and general con- provide about $800 million upcoming tour of New Zealand, start- . Japanese in an on-line Wednesday in a briefing in sumers like we do athletes, for organizers, the third ing November 27. "I see this as another opportunity to briefing.For the non-Japan- Switzerland that he will be so what should be we do? largest source of revenue. Chase replaced opener Kraigg learn and grow in the game. I was vice- ese, we need to be sure we in Tokyo next week, his first Muto said. Tokyo says it is officially Brathwaite, who was 's captain for the tour of Sri Lanka ear- secure a spectating oppor- visit since the Olympics We need to make sure the spending $12.6 billion to deputy in the series against England lier this year, so this is continuation of tunity for them as well. were postponed. Bach gave a screening in sufficient be- prepare for the Olympics, in July, while the 25-year-old Pooran, that work. It's always good to share Organizers and the Inter- firm no response when fore they enter into the though a government audit first named the West Indies vice-cap- your knowledge as we look to continue national Olympic Commit- asked if a contingency for country. That's a keep point. last year said it was twice tain in 2019, retained his position. the winning mentality," Pooran said. tee have given themselves at canceling the Olympics He said organizers would that much. All but $5.6 bil- "Nicholas Pooran continues in the "I have been making strides in Test is an experienced player who is tacti- least five more months into would be discussed in come up with ways to track lion is public money. role of vice-captain of the T20I Team cricket since my debut back in 2016 cally aware and very purposeful in his the northern hemisphere Tokyo. in coming fans, suggesting In addition, the one-year for the tour of New Zealand. He was and I see this new role as vice-captain approach to the game," Harper said. spring to start finalizing Bach is expected to meet a call center and other mea- delay is estimated in Japan first named vice-captain for this for- as an honour. It is just for me to try "He is readily willing to offer advice how they will pull off the new Prime Minister Yoshi- sures. He also pointed that to cost an added $2 billion mat for the series against Afghanistan and carry on and try to achieve great and discuss ideas with his fellow play- Olympics for 11,000 ath- hide Suga, and talk with the routes between under- to $3 billion. The IOC has in 2019," Cricket Windies' chief selec- things for West Indies," Chase said. ers and the coaches and I think will of- letes and tens of thousands Tokyo Governor Yuriko ground stations and a said it would chip in about tor, Roger Harper, said. "It is all about offering support to of officials, judges, spon- Koike, Tokyo organizing nearby venues would be $650 to defer the costs, Chase, 28, has so far played 35 Test fer good leadership support to captain the captain, coach and other players sors, media and broadcast- committee President monitored with rules to fol- leaving the rest to Japanese matches, scoring five centuries and Jason Holder both on and off the as we try to plan strategy and put more ers. Yoshiro Mori, and others low. For spectators, once taxpayers. There could also collecting three five- hauls with field," he added. wins on the board," he added. It was in early spring this linked to the Olympics. they enter into Japan there be added costs from vac- his off-spin bowling. Chase has already landed in New The T20 series is starting on No- year that the Games were Muto was asked if for- is a limit what we can do," cines, testing, and added "Roston Chase has been appointed Zealand while Pooran, who was part vember 27 in Auckland, followed by postponed, unable to see a eigners visiting Japan Muto said. health care that will be vice captain of the West Indies Test of the recently- concluded Indian Pre- games in Mount Maunganui on No- way forward and now set to would follow the rules. Muto said there was no needed. Team for this tour of New Zealand. He mier League, is expected to reach on vember 29 and 30.