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 […]
Midfielder Farukh Choudhary, returning after a three-year absence, helped India secure a 1-1 draw against Vietnam in an international friendly. Despite initial skepticism about his selection by coach Manolo Marquez, Farukh scored in the second half to equalize after Vi Hao Bui’s first-half goal. He expressed pride in his hard work and commitment to the […]
Following Pakistan’s defeat to England in the first Test at Multan, former captain Babar Azam has been dropped from the squad. Struggling with form, Babar scored just 30 and 5 in the match, despite favorable conditions for batting. The Pakistan Cricket Board responded to the loss by forming a new selection committee, which decided to […]
The India women’s team is set to face the formidable Australia women’s team in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. To guarantee their spot in the semifinals, India must defeat Australia, securing 6 points. Notably, a win by a margin of 61 runs would allow India to surpass Australia’s rating and finish at the […]
In a surprising move, Suryakumar Yadav was named Team India’s T20I captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, despite expectations for Hardik Pandya to succeed him. Concerns about their relationship faded as the two have remained supportive. Following the T20I series against Bangladesh, Hardik thanked Suryakumar and coach Gautam Gambhir for their trust and freedom.
Sanju Samson celebrated his maiden T20I century, scoring 111 off 47 balls against Bangladesh, featuring eight sixes and 11 fours. His achievement included the second-fastest T20I ton by an Indian, reached in just 40 balls. Despite his success, Samson expressed a desire to improve, acknowledging that he feels he can perform at an even higher […]