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Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Paras Mhambrey as their bowling coach, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Mhambrey, who previously served as India’s bowling coach until their 2024 T20 World Cup win, will collaborate with current coach Lasith Malinga under head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Mhambrey returns to MI after contributing to their past successes, including five […]
Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England’s new manager, effective January 1, 2025. The 51-year-old, who previously managed Bayern Munich, succeeds Gareth Southgate as the permanent coach and becomes the third foreign manager for the Three Lions, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry.
The Indian women’s team has been facing defeats recently, including poor performances in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. As a result, discussions about changing the captaincy have emerged. Former captain Mithali Raj stated, “If you want to change the captain, you should give a best chance to young cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, as she has […]
Perth has been chosen to host the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series, ending Brisbane’s nearly 40-year streak as the opener’s venue. The first match will take place at Perth Stadium on Nov 21, 2025, with the second Test at Brisbane’s Gabba starting on Dec 4. Other matches include a pre-Christmas Test in Adelaide, […]
The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to rain. Steady rain is falling at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and the pitch is covered, making it unlikely that play will start on time. India enters the match as the stronger side compared to the Kiwis. Also, New Zealand’s […]
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 […]