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The league stage of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup concluded on Tuesday, with four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. Australia and New Zealand secured their spots from Group A, while South Africa and the West Indies qualified from Group B. The West Indies’ significant victory over England on Tuesday in Dubai confirmed the […]
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain of Team India for the Test series against New Zealand. Captain Rohit Sharma commented on this decision, stating, “Bumrah is a crucial player for the team. He has a deep understanding of what the team needs. He plays a role in guiding the young bowlers […]
Team India, fresh off a Test series sweep against Bangladesh, is gearing up for another challenge as they take on New Zealand in a three-Test series. The first Test begins today, October 16, at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India enters the match as the stronger side compared to the Kiwis. New Zealand’s top scorer, Kane […]
Fakhar Zaman has received a show cause notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following his comments regarding Babar Azam’s exclusion from the squad. In a post on ‘X’, Zaman compared Babar’s situation to that of Virat Kohli, arguing against sidelining key players. The PCB has requested an explanation from Zaman, while assistant coach Azhar […]
Veteran Indian spin allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin celebrated the essence of Test cricket in a BCCI video, describing it as the sport’s pinnacle. The video showcased Team India’s practice session in Bengaluru ahead of their first Test against New Zealand, with Ashwin emphasizing the necessity of adaptability in Test cricket. He stated, “You can’t start Day […]
With the IPL mega auction approaching, Rohit Sharma’s status with the Mumbai Indians remains uncertain after he was replaced as captain last season. Multiple franchises, including Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), are reportedly eyeing him. Cricketer R. Ashwin suggested that RCB should earmark at least ₹20 crore to sign Rohit, who has led MI to five […]
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 […]