Glenn Phillips Played A New Shot ‘Switch Cover Drive’: New Zealand’s star batsman Glenn Phillips played a brilliant half-century in a match of the domestic league Super Smash. He batted aggressively and scored 90 runs in 48 balls, but two special shots were seen in this innings, due to which Phillips is in a happy mood. Both his shots are going viral on social media, in which Phillips is seen hitting a six and a four. A shot of Glenn Phillips got a new name which did not exist till now. Now this shot will be known as ‘Switch Cover Drive’.

Glenn Phillips dominates domestic tournament Super Smash

Glenn Phillips is dominating the domestic league Super Smash. Phillips is a right-handed batsman but he hit both these shots in lefty style. Phillips was playing for Otago and the match was against Central Districts, suddenly in the 19th over, Phillips played such a shot that everyone was stunned. Phillips changed from a right-handed stance to a left-handed stance; the bowler threw the ball towards the off stump to escape. But even here the bowler was not saved and Phillips hit a cover drive in cover lefty style and scored a four.

Left is right for Glenn Phillips

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Kevin Pietersen gave a switch hit

Earlier, a new shot was given to cricket by former England captain Kevin Pietersen, which became known as ‘Switch Hit’ across the world. After this, Suryakumar Yadav’s scoop shot was also much discussed. Now Philips has come up with Switch Cover Drive. Phillips also hit a six in this match, in which the right handed batsman became a left handed batsman and hit the six. This shot of his is also going viral.

Glenn Phillips loved it so much, he had to do it twice

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What did Glenn Phillips say on the shots?

Talking about his shots after the match, Glenn Phillips said, ‘I had practiced it for some time in net practice, but never came out openly. It is very interesting to play such shots in professional cricket. Last day in net practice, I was hitting better shots playing with my left hand than playing with my right hand. So when there was nothing left to lose, it seemed right to at least decide to give it a try.

The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended within two days. After this, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen and former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik raised questions regarding the Melbourne pitch. 20 wickets fell on the first day of this test and 16 wickets fell on the second day. England won the Melbourne Test by 6 wickets and ended their 14-year winning drought in Australia.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen wrote on social media X, ,In India, when many wickets fall on the first day of a Test match, India always has to face severe criticism. So I hope Australia will also face the same kind of criticism. Justice should be equal for everyone.,

The decision to leave 10 mm grass on the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch greatly benefited the fast bowlers, making it difficult to bat. England won this match by 4 wickets. The first three matches of the Ashes also lasted for a total of 11 days. In this way, in the current series, out of total 20 match days, only 13 days have been played. The first Test match played in Perth also ended in two days.

Former Indian batsman Dinesh Karthik said, ,MCG pitch looks ordinary. It is unbelievable that out of the four Ashes Tests, two were over in just two days. Despite so much discussion, four Ashes Tests were completed in just 13 days.,

Pietersen and Karthik’s comments were based on the fact that Indian spinners and pitches often face severe criticism when this happens in the subcontinent. For example, England’s failure to face the Indian spinners on the turning pitch in Ahmedabad during the 2020-21 series was heavily criticized by experts.

The England team then won the first Test in Chennai, but in the next three Test matches, its batting flopped badly against Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel, but in the Ashes, there has not been much resentment regarding the pitches being favorable for fast bowlers.

Rashid Khan is one of the most famous personalities of Afghanistan. His fans are present all over the world, from Asia to Australia and Europe, but why does Rashid have to live under security at his own home? In a conversation with veteran cricketer Kevin Pietersen, he told that he is not able to roam around in his own country and city like ordinary people. He says that he has to travel in a bulletproof vehicle.

can’t roam the streets

Speaking to Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Khan said, “I cannot roam on the streets of Afghanistan like ordinary people. I have a bulletproof car.” Kevin Pietersen was shocked to hear about the bulletproof car and asked why Rashid Khan roams around in Kabul with a bulletproof car?

Rashid Khan said, “This is for security. You do not want to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This is normal in Afghanistan, every famous personality here has a bullet proof car.” By saying the word ‘normal’, Rashid Khan told how he lives in Afghanistan. Rashid also told how even going out to play in his childhood was not without danger.

Rashid Khan is currently the highest wicket taker in international T20 cricket. He has taken 182 wickets in 108 matches so far. Recalling his childhood, he said, “I was not allowed to go out and play. Playing for Afghanistan used to be my biggest dream.

Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Taliban rule returned to Afghanistan in 2021. When America withdrew its army, Taliban rule was re-established there. Even the then President of the country Ashraf Ghani had to flee.

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Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan is counted among the best T20 leg spinners in the world. As dangerous as his bowling is on the field, his personal life is equally challenging. While popularity is an achievement for most players, for Rashid this fame has brought many restrictions.

Made a surprising revelation in a conversation with Kevin Pietersen

Recently, during a conversation with former England captain Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Khan shared a shocking aspect of his life. Peterson asked him if he could roam the streets of Kabul like ordinary people. To this Rashid clearly replied, “No.”

Rashid Khan told that in Afghanistan he has to travel in a bulletproof car. This is not a luxury or status symbol, but is very important for their safety. According to him, being in the “wrong place at the wrong time” in a country with conditions like Afghanistan can prove dangerous.

Security is a common thing in Afghanistan

The most surprising thing in this conversation was that Rashid Khan described this kind of security arrangement as “normal”. While Kevin Pietersen was surprised to hear this, Rashid said in a very calm manner that many people in Afghanistan live in such conditions and this is the truth there.

Popularity became a reason for danger

Rashid Khan is one of the most famous citizens of Afghanistan today. He is recognized at the international level because of playing in IPL, BBL and other big T20 leagues of the world. Due to this popularity, he may become the target of anti-social and political elements.

Although Rashid Khan cannot roam freely in his own city, the pride in his heart for his country has not diminished at all. He tries to make Afghanistan proud in every match and remains an inspiration for the youth of the country.

The famous Test series Ashes 2025-2026 played between England and Australia is going on. In the second Test, which started on 4 December, England, batting first, were all out for 334 runs, Australia is in a good position. Australia also won the first match. Meanwhile, former England fast bowler James Anderson chose the all-time perfect playing eleven for the Ashes. Anderson did not choose former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as captain. Rather, he was included as a wicket keeper, which surprised everyone.

Who is the captain of all time Ashes XI?

43-year-old former cricketer James Anderson chose the all-time perfect playing eleven by including players from England and Australia. The fans were most surprised when in the end he chose Ricky Ponting as the wicket keeper, while he made Ben Stokes the captain.

TNT Sports asked James Anderson to select his all-time Ashes XI. Anderson first took the name of Donald Bradman, whose average was around 99. This was also surprising, because this great batsman never opened in his Test career. Bradman batted at number 3 in 40 matches, scoring 5078 runs. Anderson chose former England captain Alastair Cook as the second opener.

In case you missed it, here is @Jimmy9 explaining his selections in his All Time Ashes X1.

Make sure you’re sitting down.
This is hysterical. pic.twitter.com/zZLA7FSIza

— The Oracle (@BigOtrivia) December 3, 2025

Ricky Ponting at number three

James Anderson chose Ricky Ponting at number three and Joe Root at number four. Anderson did not include Steve Smith, who is the third highest run-scorer in the Ashes, in his playing 11.

He placed Kevin Pietersen at number five. After Ian Botham, he included Ben Stokes, whom he later made the captain. He included the late Shane Warne in this team. After this he included Bob Wills, Glenn McGrath and Stuart Broad in the team.

After revealing his team, he made Stuart Broad the captain, but the interesting twist came at the end. He had forgotten to choose the wicket keeper, after which he said that he would like to give this role to Ricky Ponting. Let us tell you that in the 90s, Ponting kept wicket 4 times in club cricket, although he never kept wicket in professional cricket.

Anderson’s all-time Ashes XI

Donald Bradman, Alastair Cook, Ricky Ponting (wk), Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Botham, Ben Stokes (c), Shane Warne, Bob Willis, Glenn McGrath and Stuart Broad.

The news of Team India’s two veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma withdrawing their retirement from Test cricket is becoming increasingly viral in the cricket world these days. Such discussions have gained further momentum after India’s 0-2 home Test series defeat against South Africa. Meanwhile, former England star batsman Kevin Pietersen, while reacting on this issue, has said that these rumors should not be taken lightly.

Kevin Pietersen’s big statement regarding Kohli-Rohit

Pietersen wrote on the social media platform ‘X’ that if the news is even half true that Kohli and Rohit are considering playing Test cricket again, then it should be taken very seriously. He said that there is a lot of talk these days about the existence of Test cricket. In such a situation, if the biggest stars of the game want to return to this format again, then they should definitely play.

Pietersen said, “I don’t always believe everything that comes in the media. However, if it is even slightly true that Virat and Rohit are thinking of playing Test cricket again, then it is a big deal. The survival of Test cricket is being discussed, so if the world’s top stars want to return to this format, then they should come back.”

Test career of Kohli and Rohit

Virat Kohli had announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025. He scored 9230 runs in 123 test matches at an average of 46.85. Kohli’s Test career as captain has also been excellent. Where Team India remained the number-1 Test team for a long time.

Rohit Sharma also said goodbye to the Test format some time after Kohli. Rohit scored 4301 runs in 67 test matches, and has an excellent average of 40.57. His debut as an opener gave new strength to the batting of the Indian Test team.

Both the legends now play only ODI

Along with Test cricket, both the players have also retired from T20 International. After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, both of them together said goodbye to this format. Now both are playing only in ODI format.

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Peterson Done X Posted on and wrote, “Fantastic Effort, Young Man, Many congratulations and I am confident that it will lead to better and more consistent performance on the field. I liked that you decided your priorities again. Any Please It should also show this earth to Shaw. It is possible, Strong body, strong mind,

Outstanding Efort, Young Man! Huge congrats and i’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities!
Lfg!
Can someone show prithvi this please?
It can be done!
Strong Body, Strong… https://t.co/u6kbuxlfvf

– Kevin Pietersen (@kp24) July 21, 2025

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Top Cricketers Comeback after Retirement: A five -match Test series is going on between India and England. At the same time, about a month before the start of the series, India’s legendary cricketer Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket. Virat announced to retire from the Test on 12 May. But it is not that Virat cannot withdraw his retirement, if he wants to return to Test cricket, he can return retirement and play in Tests for India.

Legendary players withdrawing retirement

Many players of the world have done this, who have returned to their country after retirement. It also has the name of a legendary Indian cricketer. Along with this, the list of these players from Pakistani player Shahid Afridi to England captain Ben Stokes and Dhakad batsman Kevin Pietersen is also included.

Javagal Srinath

The name of Indian cricket’s glory Jawagal Srinath is included in the list of these players, who returned to the team after retiring. Jawagal Srinath is still the highest wicket -taking bowler in ODI for India. This legendary player has 315 wickets in ODIs. At the same time, he has taken 236 wickets in his Test career too.

After returning from the tour against the Caribbean team, Srinath suddenly announced his retirement. At the same time, India’s then captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated him to withdraw his retirement, then Jawagal Srinath could not refuse his captain and returned to Test cricket.

Kevin Pietersen

England veteran Kevin Peterson has scored more than 8000 runs in Test cricket. This player announced his retirement from white ball cricket in 2011, as he wanted to improve his game in red-ball cricket. But within 60 days, Kevin Pietersen withdrew his retirement decision and immediately joined England’s T20 and ODI Squad.

Shahid Afridi (Shahifd Afridi)

Pakistani player Shahid Afridi withdrew his retirement not once but several times. Afridi first announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2006, but this player withdrew his retirement only two weeks later. At the same time, after playing only one match against Australia at Lord’s in 2010, he announced his retirement again. In that match, Pakistan was defeated under the captaincy of Shahid Afridi.

Afridi took retirement after being removed from the ODI captaincy in 2011, but he returned after five months. This player announced his retirement from all formats in 2017, but then in 2018, Shahid Afridi went to play at Lord’s to play his last match.

Ben Stokes

England all -rounder player and current Test team captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI in July 2022, but before World Cup 2023, Stokes withdrew his retirement and the player was included in the World Cup squad.

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Kevin Pietersen Predicts Team India’s Batting Order: The first match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be from June 20. On this tour, Team India opener Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will not be batting at number four. Both have recently retired from Test cricket. After which there is a discussion everywhere, there is a discussion about the batting order of Team India. Meanwhile, the former England player has predicted Team India’s batting order for the England Test series.

According to Peterson, India’s new captain Shubman Gill can bat at number 3 or 4. At the same time, he has backed that KL Rahul can be seen opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Peterson has included both Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair in his playing 11. At the same time, he has suggested to the management of Team India that he can feed an extra batsman in England.

Peterson told Team India’s batting order

Pietersen, predicting Team India’s batting order, said, “Shubman can decide, Shubman can be comfortable in batting. He can bat on 3 or 4. KL Rahul and Yashasvi will open. You may have to see who has other batsmen in the squad.

Indian team for England tour

Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice -captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Ishwar, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurlel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep Yadav

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Gt vs dc IPL 2025: The first match of double header is being played between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at Narendra Modi Stadium today (19 April). Delhi is currently at number one in the points table and Gujarat is third. Preparing before the match, Shubman Gill went among Delhi Capitals players and also met Mentor Kevin Pietersen of Delhi. During this time, KL Rahul, who is practicing batting, trolled his own team mentor Peterson badly.

This video has been shared by Delhi Capitals themselves on their social media handle. In the video, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill comes on the field during the practice session of Delhi and hugs Kevin Pietersen. Gill asks them that you are having fun? On this, Peterson says, ‘What is the mentor, no one knows what the mentor is?’ Rahul standing there says something that Peterson’s mouth hangs.

What did KL Rahul say to Peterson?

KL Rahul says, “Mentor is the one who goes to Maldives for 2 weeks in the middle of the tournament.” All the players present there start laughing and Kevin Pietersen’s mouth hangs. “

Thanks kl, now we know what a mentor does ork pic.twitter.com/jxwsvjbfqs

– delhi capitals (@delhicapital) April 19, 2025

Earlier too, a video between KL Rahul and Peterson became very viral, in which Rahul reminded Peterson about an old tweet of him. Actually, after playing 77 runs against CSK in the IPL, Peterson was praising Rahul, after which Rahul reminded him what you had tweeted before me.

Once Peterson criticized Rahul’s batting and wrote, “It’s better than watching the painting of the wall dry.” He compared Rahul’s slow batting with a paint drying up. After this, Peterson said, “Did I really say that, let’s have good you have changed your game style.”

KL Rahul’s record in IPL 2025

Before Saturday, 19 April, KL Rahul has played a total of 5 matches in the IPL. He could not play the first match. Debuting for Delhi, Rahul scored 15 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After this, in the second match, he played a brilliant half -century (77) innings against Chennai. In the third match, he was 7 runs away from the century, he scored 93 runs against RCB. He then scored 15 against Mumbai and 38 runs against Rajasthan Royals. KL Rahul has scored a total of 238 runs in 5 matches, it has 2 half -century innings.