Nathan Leon, who came to the rescue of Steve Smith, said- I am sad that he is being targeted

Jan 14, 2021 - 00:13

Nathan Leon, who came to the rescue of Steve Smith, said- I am sad that he is being targeted

Brisbane: Australia's experienced spinner Nathan Lyon believes that the host team is not in a position to benefit from the injury of many players before the fourth Test. Leon said in a virtual press conference on Wednesday that I would not say that Australia is in a position of advantage. India are missing some big players but they have a very talented team. India will have to come up with a second-rate bowling attack due to the injury of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and spin bowler all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Leon said that we should worry about our preparation. There is no need to think about them. Gaba's pitch is compatible with our bowling and hopefully we will be able to perform well. Australia won 33 of the 55 Tests at this ground, played 13 draws and lost eight while one match was tied. Leon said that we have a great record here. The team is full of confidence and we know how to play positive cricket. But you cannot just trust him. We know how talented the Indian team is and also eager to win the series.

Defending Steve Smith, who is facing criticism for Rishabh Pant's attempt to erase the batting guard, he said, "I am really sad the way everyone is targeting him." He has won close to 80 Tests and has been doing so in every Test. We did not have to bat further in that Test but he was still thinking about batting. He has been doing this to help me. He was watching where I had to put the ball and what the speed should be.

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Big news: Heartburn and Krunal Pandya shock, father dies of heart attack

Shweta Singh "Journalist"

Jan 16, 2021 - 18:02

Big news: Heartburn and Krunal Pandya shock, father dies of heart attack

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his elder brother Krunal Pandya have been hit hard. Actually, the father of these two stars of Indian cricket has passed away. His father died of a heart attack. Hardik reached Baroda in a private jet where his father breathed his last. Hardik is away from cricket these days. At the same time, his elder brother Krunal Pandya is playing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Hardik's father Himanshu Pandya ran a car finance business in Surat, which he had to shut down when he moved to Vadodara with the family. At that time, Hardik was 5 years old. Father did this so that Hardik could be given better cricket training. Hardik Pandya had recently returned to Australia for his ODI and T20 series tour, while his brother Krunal is leading the Baroda team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Hardik was adjudged Man of the Series in the ODI series in Australia.

Father's efforts made Hardik an international star

On coming to Vadodara, both Hardik and Krunal were enrolled by their father in the academy of former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More. His father's effort was a step towards making both his sons a better cricketer. The father once told that Hardik Pandya used to be a leg-spinner till the age of 18, but later he started fast bowling at the behest of Baroda coach Sanat Kumar. And now even with his bat, he has written many unmatched scripts of victory for Team India. Today Hardik is counted among the finest all-rounders in international cricket, so his father's decision and his hard work have contributed to this.

Pandya family mourning father's death

Hardik Pandya is expected to return to cricket from the series against England. Keeping in mind the preparations for this series, he also decided not to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Hardik Pinta was made only a few months ago. His house was buzzing. But now the sudden death of father has shaken him and his family. After this news, Hardik's elder brother Krunal, playing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has also left the Baroda team and returned home.