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India’s Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma, announced that pacer Mohammed Shami is unlikely to join the team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Shami, who has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup, remains ‘undercooked’ after a long absence from cricket. Rohit emphasized the importance of Shami being fully fit before […]
England cricket legend Nasser Hussain criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for its ongoing turmoil, highlighting the frequent changes in selectors, coaches, and captains as detrimental to the team. Wasim Akram agreed with Hussain’s comments, suggesting that the underlying issues extend beyond individual players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi.
In the realm of Indian cricket, Yashpal Sharma stands out as the only player never to have scored a duck in ODI history. During his career from 1978 to 1985, he played 42 matches and scored 883 runs. Other notable players include Brijesh Patel, who also avoided ducks in Test cricket, and T20 stars Ravichandran […]
The BCCI has decided to scrap the Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, confirming this to state boards. Saurashtra’s coach, Niraj Odedra, supports the move, noting it aligns with ICC regulations. Despite this, the rule will remain in the IPL for three more seasons, amid concerns from players like Rohit […]
England captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive cricket after a two-month hiatus in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, starting October 15. Stokes, recovering from a hamstring injury, has been named in the playing XI. During pre-match press conference, when asked about Babar and Shaheen’s omission from the squad, Stokes stated, […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India, established in 1928. It oversees all aspects of the sport, including domestic competitions and the national team’s operations. BCCI is known for its significant financial influence in international cricket, through the Indian Premier League. The board plays a […]
Captain Ben Stokes was named in England team for the second Test against Pakistan. Stokes suffered the injury two months ago and missed the three-match home series against Sri Lanka. Seamer Matthew Potts also returns for the first time since the Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka. Seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes are rested. “I’m […]
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar received a custom Number 10 jersey from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during an NFL game in Houston, USA. This recognition underscores cricket’s expanding presence in the U.S., with Tendulkar actively promoting the sport through the National Cricket League. His involvement aims to introduce innovative formats like Sixty Strikes to American […]
Australia’s hopes for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy took a hit as allrounder Cameron Green opted for surgery on a stress fracture in his lower back, which will sideline him for up to six months. Green sustained the injury during Australia’s white-ball tour of the UK, and scans revealed a fracture. Cricket Australia stated that surgery […]
The Indian women’s team faced their second defeat in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup last night, complicating their chances of reaching the semifinals. Following the loss to Australia, captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed deep disappointment. She noted that there are valuable lessons to learn from the Australians, particularly their ability to not rely solely […]
Former Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid reunited with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli during a net practice session at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. As the team prepares for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, Dravid’s surprise visit brought a light-hearted atmosphere, with videos of their interactions quickly going viral.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with Fakhar Zaman’s criticism of the selection panel for dropping Babar Azam from the Test squad. Following the announcement for the remaining Tests against England, Zaman’s comments on X drew disapproval from PCB officials. They emphasized the importance of supporting players, noting that India didn’t bench Virat Kohli during […]
Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma each took two wickets to limit Australia to 151/8 in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup match at Sharjah. India faced an early setback when Asha Sobhana injured her knee, leading to Radha Yadav’s inclusion. Australia, missing captain Alyssa Healy, struggled in the powerplay against India’s tight bowling. Grace Harris […]
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene as head coach ahead of the mega auction. Jayawardene previously held this position from 2017 to 2022, leading the team to title victories in 2017, 2019, and 2020-21. He replaces Mark Boucher, who coached the team for two years. MI finished last […]
England captain Ben Stokes is on track to return for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan on Tuesday. The 33-year-old missed the first Test, which England won under stand-in skipper Ollie Pope. An England spokesman reported that Stokes practiced with the team on Sunday, bowling four overs at full pace and having a 45-minute […]