It is important for any team to train batsmen under conditions of rain and moisture at relatively lower temperatures

It could be argued that the weather played a key role in the denial of a place to India in the World Cup final. The air was moist and there were clouds and rain in Manchester. Moisture content reduces cohesion and makes the pitch weak. A pitch with just 30-35 per cent clay, for example, becomes less cohesive when it rains, which favours swing and seam bowlers. In contrast, a pitch with more than 40 per cent clay dries out in the hot sun, making it stronger and bouncier and favouring pacers.

Under moist conditions, a batsman has to struggle with the effects of the damp ground, which slows down the ball. The bat absorbs moisture, which makes it harder to strike the ball deep. Moisture also reduces the grip between the feet and the ground due to lower cohesion, and a lot more effort is needed during batting. In dry weather, a batsman does not have to struggle that much to hit a four or a six.

What a game! The famous old saying of Catches win Matches holds true again.

Pakistan has always had a habit to lose games they are expected to win, but this was unexpected by their standards as well.

This pitch, unlike New York was a pretty good surface with true bounce. USA played really well, they were clinical from the beginning. They bowled well, didn’t give anything away and man! how good were they in the field.

Image: What a catch this was! Reminded me of the famous Dwayne Leverock catch from Bermuda in 2007 World Cup.

At the innings break, Pakistan despite scoring an under-par total were favorites with four world class pacers. Most of the times when smaller teams come to chase a target which is gettable, they tend to panic when the target gets closer but USA paced the chase very well.

Monank Patel and Andries Gous started exceptionally well and their hero from the previous game Aaron Jones kept his cool and despite Pakistan pulling things back in the death overs, they managed to score 11 of the last 3 balls when 12 was required, to tie the game.

Image: Aaron Jones hit a crucial six against Haris Rauf. This man has showed nerves of steel to steer the game for USA.

Image: Nitish Kumar is the name on the Internet these days. This Nitish of USA hit an incredible boundary when 5 was required off the last bowl. Babar was visibly unhappy.

Pakistan started the Super Over as favorites and you’d think USA would panic. Mohd. Amir, the experienced campaigner bowled probably the most weird super over as USA scored 10 with the bat but got 18 runs. Lots of casual fielding, panic and overthrows resulting in Pakistan’s downfall.

Chasing 19 in the super over was too much of Pakistan and although they had a bit of luck with 2 wides and a boundary off the pads, again a brilliant catch by Milind Kumar led to Pakistan’s embarrassment.

THEY HAVE LOST TO USA! LET THAT SINK IN!

Even the Srilankan team enjoyed the game.

Nah! I dont agree with other answers.

It’s not Kohli or ABD or root, Willimson!

It is, infact, Jasprit Bumrah who adapts to all conditions and performs consistently!

Now let me explain,

Adaptibility is judged on the basis of how consistent is the stat of the batsmen!

There are many batsmen who performs with great average in home conditions, but average doesnt remain consistent when they perform overseas.

Also, there are few batsmen who, surprisingly, have better overseas records than the home ones!

Then there are batsmen like Smith and Kohli whose batting average as captain is much different (higher) than their career average.

HENCE, NONE OF THEM ADAPTS WELL and are not consistent!

The best one is - JASPRIT BUMRAH

Whether, its home, away, first innings, second innings, third innings, fourth innings, in Eng, in SA, or winning/losing cause. He has consistently adapted well.

It is evident from his batting average, as of 7/10/18!!!

Bumrah adapts well to maintain his average around 1.0 irrespective of the conditions and situations!

I think the best batsman in the world who adpats every kind of a situation is AB Devilliers. Even at the most critical situations he comes up like a hero for his team. Some Of his best knocks are-

T20 World Cup 2014- In a must win match against England, South Africa played under the captaincy of Mr. 360. They got to bat first and the protease were seen struggling to send the ball out of the boundary. They were 128/3 till the 16 over game had ended. Then came the superman. With help of his crucial 69_28 balls. He took the score to 196. He worked even better with his captaincy and SA won the match by 3 runs having a nail biting chase made by England.

2015 ODI series SA vs IND- India had made a mountain of runs of 300 and had left the protease into a huge trouble. The Chepauk stadium greeted the protease with a consistent fall of wickets. But the one who was standing as the pillar for their innings was ABD. He was keeping one side in his safe hands. He was hitting the spinners marvelously on such a slippery track and had made his individual 112 when no other batsman was giving him a good partnership. Despite Of his 22nd odi century SA lost the match but this cricketing genius was the site of entertainment for cricket lovers.

2014 SA vs AUSTRALIA test series- Australian team was in a mood to get a yet another series win after whitewashing the ashes by 5–0. Now it was SA next in the row. During the 2nd test Ausies had set a first innings score of 423. With a huge tardet to be achieved SA was suffering with the injury of important players. But then it was a one man army of AB Devilliers who made 116 runs and took his team from back foot to front foot. Finally, SA levelled the series and there was a chance to take their another match to such a fruitful end.

Do not miss AB’s knocks in IPL-or me the best knock made by him for RCB was against Gujarat Lions in 2016

It was score of 159 set for RCB to enter into the finals. The team was playing with a good start. But a sudden shift in the nervousness of the game took place. This was all because of Dhaval Kulkarni’s hat trick which took Virat, KL and Chris Gayle back to the pavilion. This was the time when AN came into the play and then gave no chance to the opponenent to have a direct entry into the finals. His triumphant 69 runs were just enough to take RCB to the finals of 2016 IPL tournament

I think it has remained pretty much the same.

Give few extra overs while bowling, hit quick runs while batting and pretty much run around the ground.

Our game has seen many genuine all rounders who could be equally potent across bat and ball.

Unfortunately due to the nature of T20 cricket, the need for more all rounders is at it’s peak. Bowlers are facing stiff competition due to lack of hitting skills. Any team in T20 demands atleast a boundary from their bowlers which is not required but this is the nature of the game.

All rounders have become a big luxury now due to dearth of talent.

If we look at the great all rounders over the years, there were names like Yuvraj singh, Shahid Afridi, Abdul razak, Shane watson, Dimirtri Mascarenhas, Ravi Bopara, jacques kallis, Dwayne bravo, Keiron pollard, Dan vettori, Angelo matthews and sanath Jayasuriya. These were the names who were effective througout earlier t20 world cups and probably ruled cricket till 2012 T20 world cup. Some of them continued further.

Now we have names like Shakib al hasan, wanindu hasaranga,hardik pandya, imad wasim, ravi jadeja,Sunil narine,cam green amongst the top.

All rounders have been given role of more so like a hitter or a finisher now a days. Genuineness is missing and need for a part time bowler or batter is increasing. So, the basic premise is still same only aspect where they have evolved is that they are required in bulk now and they come at an expense of a genuine bowler. For eg- Shivam dube was choosen over yuzi chahal. Given the nature of t20 cricket, scoring more runs has become a priority and players who can hit a long ball and give few overs have become like a mercedez which only few teams can afford.

The role of all-rounders in T20 cricket has undergone a significant transformation since the format's inception.

Early Days (Focus on Power Hitting):

In the initial years, all-rounders were primarily seen as big-hitters who could contribute with some handy bowling, like Shahid Afridi or Lance Klusener.

Their batting role was to accelerate the innings in the middle overs and smash boundaries.

Bowling was a secondary skill, often used to break partnerships or contain the flow of runs.

Shift Towards All-Round Skills (The Yuvraj Singh Era):

Players like Yuvraj Singh redefined the role by excelling in both aspects.

They possessed exceptional batting talent alongside effective bowling skills, like spin or medium pace.

This versatility offered teams immense flexibility, allowing them to adapt to different situations.

Modern Day All-Rounders (Specialists with Additional Skills):

The current era is characterized by all-rounders who are specialists in one discipline, with a strong secondary skill.

Players like Ben Stokes, Glenn Maxwell, or Hardik Pandya prioritize their primary strength - batting or bowling - but can contribute significantly with the other.

This focus on specialization ensures a high level of expertise in one area, while the secondary skill adds valuable depth to the team's strategy.

Impact of T20 Leagues:

T20 franchise leagues like the IPL have played a major role in this evolution.

The emphasis on winning within a short format puts pressure on teams to find players who can make an immediate impact.

All-rounders with their multi-dimensional skillset have become highly sought-after in these high-pressure environments.

The Future:

The role of all-rounders is likely to continue evolving as the T20 format matures.

We might see a rise of "impact players" - those with exceptional ability in a specific aspect (batting power, death bowling, etc.) combined with a well-rounded skillset.

Data-driven analysis will play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing such talent.

In essence, T20 all-rounders have become more strategic and specialized, offering teams greater tactical flexibility and the potential to win matches single-handedly.

Virendra sehwag is one of the player

Test score — out of 23test hundred

1. 105 against South Africa 2001 springbok park played at 6th position
2. 106against England notimgham 2002
3. 195 against australia in Melbourne 2003
4. 309 against pak in Multan.2004

1. 254 against pak in Lahore.2006

1. 190 against West Indies in gros islet 2006
2. 151 against australia in Adelaide 2008
3. 201 against srilanka ,galle 2008
4. 109 against srilanka, Colombo 2010

10.109 against srilanka galle, 2010

Odi:— 10 out of 15 centuries

1. 100 against newzealand ,colombo 2001
2. 126 against England , colombo ,2002
3. 108 against newzealand, napier ,2002
4. 112 against newzealand ,Auckland 2003
5. 114 against Bermuda , port of Spain,2007
6. 119 against pak ,karachi 2008
7. 116 against srilanka, colombo, 2009
8. 125* against newzealand ,hamilton 2009
9. 110 against newzealand,dambulla 2010
10. 175 against Bangladesh,dhaka 2011.

1. International records

• Only batsman in the history to have scored 7,500-plus runs in both Tests & ODIs as an opener.[155][156]
• Fastest Test triple century for which he took 278 balls[157]
• Second fastest 250 in Tests for which he took 207 balls.[158][159] The record is held by Ben Stokes, who took 196 balls.[160][161]
• Third fastest Test double hundreds in terms of balls faced. He also has four of the top ten fastest Test double hundreds to his credit.[162]
• Second fastest ODI double century for which he took 140 balls[163]
• Third-highest individual score in ODIs: 219[164]
• Second-highest number of fours in a Test innings: 47[165]
• Second-highest number of fours in an ODI innings: 25[166]
• Highest ever Test score in history at a 100-plus strike rate: 319[167]
• Second fastest in the world to reach to 7000 Test runs.[168]
• Most triple centuries in Tests: 2 (joint record holder along with Don Bradman, Brian Lara & Chris Gayle)[169]
• Most 290+ scores in Tests: 3 (joint record holder along with Don Bradman)[170]
• Second-highest number of 250-plus Test scores: 4[171]
• Only cricketer in the Test history to score two triple centuries & to take five wickets in an innings.[172][173]
• Third-highest Test runs in a day. He achieved this feat against Sri Lanka in the 2009 Mumbai Test, where he scored 284 runs in a day. These are also the highest Test runs scored by any batsman in a day since 1933.[174]
• Highest ever Test batting strike rate among all the cricketers who have scored 2,000-plus Test runs.[175]
• Second-highest-ever ODI batting strike rate among all the cricketers—and highest among ODI openers—who have scored 2,000-plus ODI runs.[176][177]
• Converted 11 successive Test hundreds into 150+ scores.[178]
• Only cricketer to be part of two consecutive double-century partnerships in a Test innings. He performed this feat twice.[179][180][181]
• Sehwag & Graham Gooch are the only batsmen to make more than 60% of the team's runs while carrying bat through a completed Test innings.[182]
• Highest score by a Captain in the ODI innings (219).[183][184]

1. National records

• Most international runs in career as an opener: 16,119[185]
• First Indian batsman to have scored a Test triple century.[186]
• Fastest 150/200/250/300 in Tests.[157][162][187][188]
• Fastest 150/200 in ODIs.[189][190][191]
• Fastest ODI fifty/century & fastest Test century outside India.[192][193][194]
• Top two highest individual Test scores.[195]
• Fastest to reach to 3000/4000/7000 Test runs.[168][196][197]
• Most Test double centuries: 6 (joint record holder along with Sachin Tendulkar)[198]
• Most 250-plus scores in Tests: 4[199]
• Most Test runs in a day: 284[200]
• Highest number of fours in a Test innings: 47[165]
• Only Indian to have twice scored 1400-plus Test runs in a calendar year.[201]
• Highest ever Test batting strike rate among all Indian cricketers who have scored 1,000-plus Test runs.[202]
• Highest ever ODI batting strike rate among all Indian cricketers who have scored 1,000-plus ODI runs.[203]
• Most sixes in Test career: 91[204]
• Most runs from boundaries in a Test innings: 202[205]
• Sehwag & Sachin Tendulkar are the only Indian cricketers to have hit 1000-plus fours in both Tests & ODIs.[206][207]
• Most 'Player of the Series' awards in Tests: 5 (joint record holder along with Sachin Tendulkar)[208]
• Third-highest 'Player of the Match' awards in Tests & ODIs: 31[209][210]
• Only Indian to have been twice honored as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World.
• Highest individual score while carrying the bat through the complete innings

Humidity has a bigger role to play in Cricket.

cricket balls: observed increase in the swing under conditions of high humidity is caused by condensation shock. The moisture in the rapidly expanding air close to the ball does not condense when the saturation limit is reached but continues in an unstable, supersaturated state until violent condensation occurs, probably at the lowest pressure attained. This condensation shock assists the seam in upsetting the laminar boundary-layer. Calculations show that this effect can occur only when the relative humidity in the ambient air is nearly 100%.

Source:Anonymous

Climate change hitting Cricket for a Six!

I always breathe Cricket - Kapil Dev

I dont have to write about the fanaticism of Cricket as it is deeply rooted and embedded in Indian subcontinent culture and it requires no mention. As an apt anecdote, when it comes to outdoor games, a kid is always gifted a Football in most of the countries, whereas in India, its always about a bat and a ball.

Cricket has always been a sport at the mercy of the weather. We never know when a sudden downpour washes a game away or atleast decreases the playtime. From the dustbowls of Ahmedabad to the lush pastures of the Somerset levels, cricket is its environment. It affects the batting conditions, the way the ball moves, the choice of players on the field, the way the game is played.

“Whether it's Mumbai, Melbourne, Antigua or Lancashire, cricket is defined almost entirely by climatic conditions – if they change, so does the essence of the game.”

If we take a note of incidents from the the last few years, it suggests the scale of future challenges the game will have to face, and the risks of doing nothing. Last October Irma and Maria hit the Caribbean, this February the Western Province Cricket Association in South Africa cancelled all club and school cricket because of severe drought in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. In 2016, 13 IPL games were moved from Maharashtra as parts of the state endured their worst drought for 100 years, and the control of water became a legal issue this April when the Mumbai high court forbade the Maharashtra Cricket Association from receiving water from the Pavana dam for its matches in Pune. Last December, air pollution in Delhi during the India versus Sri Lanka Test resulted in players vomiting on the pitch and wearing face masks. Play was repeatedly held up and oxygen cylinders were brought into the dressing rooms.

If we research about it in a little more detail, rising temperatures have led to higher sea levels, which in turn means bigger storm surges. Higher water temperatures lead to more evaporation of water into the air, and that means more rain and therefore a higher risk of flooding and hence games being affected across the world and especially in the United Kingdom. Whereas air pollution in India is something all of us are aware about.

The Cricketing fraternity having an emotional and physical bond with the game requires a sense of responsibility and needs to take efforts in tackling climate change. That’s why the sport must take notice of a report published by Climate Coalition, the UK’s largest climate change action group, in February. The document names cricket as the sport that will be hardest hit by climate change in England, stating that "wet winters and more intense summer downpours are disrupting the game at every level". there is currently an example of the effect of extreme weather on cricket in Cape Town, which is in the midst of a severe drought with the city close to day zero when public water supplies will be switched off. At the roots of this wonderful game lies a lot of issues and leading all of them is Climate change due to global warming. As a cricket fan. i feel sad.

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