Cricket
Netherlands Announces Swiggy Delivery Boy as a Net Bowler for World Cup 2023

Netherlands Announces Swiggy Delivery Boy as a Net Bowler for World Cup 2023: Four net bowlers have been chosen by the Netherlands cricket team to assist them at their pre-World Cup training camp in Alur. One of the four net bowlers, Lokesh Kumar, will use his chinaman bowling to aid the Dutch team’s preparation for the next ODI World Cup 2023.
Cricket Netherlands posted a social media ad a few days ago asking for net bowlers to help them in the nets. The Dutch board selected four Indian men to join them in the nets after being overwhelmed by the response.
One of the four net bowlers is Chennai’s Lokesh Kumar who comes in as a Chinaman bowler. And as learned from the official handle of the Netherlands cricket board, the 29-year-old spinner delivers food for Swiggy for a living.
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While the likes of Indian cricket team, Australian cricket team, defending champions England, Pakistan among others will be favourite, the smaller teams at the Cricket World Cup like Netherlands will be no pushover. They can upset any team on their day at the Cricket World Cup. Recently, Netherlands team put out an advertisement for four net bowlers. They were recently announced and hail from different parts of India.
One among them is Lokesh Kumar from Chennai. According to aTimes of India report, Lokesh is a food delivery executive with Swiggy. And now he will bowl to the Netherlands team at the nets ahead of the Cricket World Cup. “I played in the fifth division for four years. I have registered with fourth division outfit Indian Oil RO (S&RC) for the current season. After being picked by the Netherlands team as a net bowlers I feel, my talent has been recognised,” Lokesh said.
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“Thank you for the overwhelming response to our net bowlers hunt, India. Here the 4 names who will be part of the team’s #CWC23 preparations,” wrote the caption.
“This is one of the most precious moments of my career. I am yet to even play in the TNCA third division league. I played in the fifth division for four years and I have registered for fourth-division outfit Indian Oil (RO) S&RC for the ongoing season. After being picked by the Netherlands as a net bowler, I feel that my talent has finally been recognised,” Lokesh told TOI.
“The Netherlands team members welcomed me with open arms; there was an induction ceremony for the net bowlers before the beginning of the session. The players told us: ‘feel free, this is your team’. I already feel that I am part of the Dutch family,” Lokesh added.
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“After seeing the advertisement, I was keen to give it a try. I felt that I would have an edge over others as there are not many chinaman bowlers in the country. Netherlands were looking for a mystery spinner. So, I decided to give it a try.”
“After my college days, my entire focus was on cricket. I spent four years on cricket. In 2018, I decided to take up a job. I have been with Swiggy for the last four years. I earn money only by delivering food; I do not have any other source of income. The work timings are flexible and I can take leave whenever I want to. We usually have TNCA league matches only on the weekends, so I work during the weekdays.”
Cricket
T20 World Cup 2024: Virat Kohli Out of T20 WC 2024- Report

Virat Kohli Out of T20 WC 2024: The speculation that Virat Kohli would not play in the T20 World Cup 2024 increased after the World Cup 2023 completed. Although there haven’t been any verified reports of the same as of yet, this has been a frequent subject of conversation.
Ajit Agarkar, the head of the selection committee, Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma, and other board members appeared to have outlined a plan of action for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
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While Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit are expected to remain in the team for the event despite missing the Australia and South Africa series, Kohli may not be.
This is according to a report in Dainik Jagran. Though he has a strong track record in T20I and the IPL, the board may just be considering a different middle-order option.
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According to the Jagran report, an official from the BCCI informed the newspaper that Ishan Kishan may be selected in the middle order since they are seeking a batsman who can attack from the outset. The insider said that Kohli’s IPL 2024 performances would also be taken into consideration; however, he might not be able to play when he opens for his team, the RCB. The opening spaces, however, appear to be mostly empty.
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The official also added that Kohli will be consulted about his future before any decision is made.
IPL
IPL: Glenn Maxwell says ‘I’ll play until I can’t walk anymore’

IPL Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell, an explosive hitter for Australia, has made a bold declaration: he will play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until he “can’t walk anymore.” In the fast-paced world of cricket, careers develop like chapters.
Maxwell, 35, discusses the importance of the Indian Premier League in his career and shares his goals for the T20 World Cup as he prepares to captain the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
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A key member of Australia’s World Cup-winning team, Glenn Maxwell has been a mainstay in the Indian Premier League, making frequent appearances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore,” he said candidly at Melbourne Airport.
Glenn Maxwell emphasizes the lessons he learned from playing with international players like AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli and credits the IPL for much of his own development.
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Reflecting on the IPL’s impact, Maxwell expressed, “It’s just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for.”
With the T20 World Cup in June, he hopes more Australian players would take advantage of the chance to play in the IPL. The IPL, with its diverse conditions and star-studded line-ups, provides a valuable platform for players to enhance their skills and adapt to different playing environments.
“As soon as we won this World Cup, we all talked about the refocus towards the next one,” Glenn Maxwell remarked. The excitement builds for the upcoming BBL season, where players have the chance to make headlines for the right reasons and vie for coveted spots in the national squad.
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Maxwell’s dedication to the IPL demonstrates the league’s attraction as well as the rich chances it offers cricket players. Beyond the flash and splendor, the IPL is an essential venue for developing abilities, forming friendships with worldwide celebrities, and getting ready for international competitions. While Glenn Maxwell pursues his cricket career, the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to be a dynamic chapter that enhances the game and leaves a lasting impression on players’ careers.
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