New Zealand gave themselves a perfect boost ahead of the World Cup by whitewashing Bangladesh in the three-match series 2-0 with a seven-wicket win in the final one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday. Will Young and Adam Milne playing with bat and ball respectively, Young hit 70 off 80 balls to guide New Zealand to … Read more
Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India on Tuesday, leaving out the former captain Tamim Iqbal due to injury issues. Tamim, 34, who withdrew in a shock move in July before reversing his decision a day later at the request of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, returned to the side … Read more
Bangladeshi dough Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed in a bizarre manner that left social media stunned during the third one-day international against New Zealand at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. During the 16th over of the Bangladesh innings, Mushfiqur chipped a delivery Lockie Ferguson against his stumps and in desperation to prevent himself from being … Read more
File Photo of the BCCI logo© AFP Former CAB president Avishek Dalmiya and current IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal have been re-elected to the IPL governing council, according to resolutions passed at the BCCI’s annual general meeting in Goa on Monday. The general body was informed that BCCI earns more than 38 percent from annual … Read more
Pakistan cricket team in action during Asia Cup 2023© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday raised serious concerns with the ICC over the delay in the national team’s trip to India for the Cricket World Cup due to visa issues, claiming the anxious wait has already affected its preparation for the 50-over showpiece. The … Read more
Rahul Dravid, head coach of the Indian cricket team, is in focus ahead of the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. India have not won the marquee event since the 2011 Cricket World Cup where MS Dhoni‘s men won the trophy after a fine title showdown against Sri Lanka. Rahul Dravid, who himsekd has been a … Read more
The India vs Australia ODI series started a big no for KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team on Friday. The Indian cricket team, which is in the final stages of preparation for the Cricket World Cup, won the first match of the India vs Australia tri-ODI series by 5 wickets. There were good shows from Mohammed … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their dismal Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement. All teams must finalize their 15-man squads for the cricket showpiece by the September 28 deadline, with any substitutions after that date requiring the approval of the ICC. “The philosophy … Read more
File photo of Sridharan Sriram© AFP Dhaka: Former India left-arm spinner Sridharan Sriram returned as the new technical consultant to the Bangladesh Cricket Team on Thursday ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Sriram will join the Bangladesh team in Guwahati on September 27 as the team prepares for their two … Read more
The match between England and Ireland was called off due to rain© AFP England’s opening one-day international against Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday, denying Joe Root a World Cup warm-up. With the rest of England’s first-choice squad rested ahead of next week’s departure to India, Root requested to be included … Read more
A month and a half ago, Ravichandran Ashwin explained on his Tamil YouTube channel why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup. One of India’s greatest match-winners in Test cricket could not have imagined that in six weeks’ time he would be called up for a two-match trial … Read more
Young star Lakshya Sen said India, the Thomas Cup champions, are favorites to win the Asian Games men’s badminton team gold and he also harbors dreams of facing compatriot and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra at the quadrennial event. Sen, who won the World Championships bronze in 2021, was one of the architects of India’s epic … Read more
That Babar AzamThe leading Pakistan cricket team, one of the pre-Asia Cup favourites, could not live up to its reputation and was knocked out of the Super 4 stage. The Pakistan team was tied back by injuries to Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also. Although they fought till the end, Pakistan could not get over … Read more
Left arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to claim a come-of-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa’s 315 for nine. South African captain … Read more
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharmawill be up against co-hosts Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, in the final of the Asia Cup 2023. The Indian cricket team is coming into the final after a loss to Bangladesh, although several top players were rested for that match. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, … Read more
One of the iconic batsmen in cricket history Viv Richards has endorsed India ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup. The former West Indies batter has a place in his heart as he made his Test debut on Indian soil. He went on to describe the special affection he has for India and how the … Read more
The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join the illustrious line. But there is a slight difference in Zaman. Perhaps he is the first swing fast bowler a la Lasith Malinga to play for Pakistan … Read more
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash featured many memorable performances from Rohit Sharma-led page. However, three players stood out – Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav. While Kohli and Rahul hit centuries, Kuldeep picked a five-wicket haul in the Super 4 match that ended on the reserve day due to rain. Both … Read more
Indian cricket has been blessed with some of the best players the world has seen. However, there are not many who have been able to cement their place in the role of ‘finisher’-like MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. But India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that in the end it is not Dhoni who has been … Read more
