Rohit Sharma’s era has ended with Mumbai Indians deciding to remove him from captaincy. Hardik Pandya is Mumbai’s new skipper and will be at the helm of affairs from IPL 2024. Hardik…
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“Glenn Maxwell doesn’t deserve to play Test cricket for Australia”: Ricky Ponting
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his skepticism about all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s suitability for Test cricket, stating that Maxwell “doesn’t deserve” to play for Australia in the longest format of the…
Once hailed as Pakistan’s Virat Kohli, discard cricketer retires from PSL after failing to find a franchise
Ahmed Shehzad emotionally bid goodbye to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after all six franchises excluded him in the 2024 player draft. The Pakistani cricketer expressed his disappointment on X, vowing to…
KL Rahul spotted with his brother-in-law at a Bandra restaurant
The paparazzi recently captured Indian cricket sensation KL Rahul flaunting his suave style as he posed alongside Ahan Shetty, the brother of his wife, Athiya Shetty. The duo entered the Los Cavos…
PSL Draft 2024: Naseem Shah leads family charge as Islamabad United builds powerful PSL squad
The PSL 2024 Draft witnessed significant team changes as all six franchises geared up for the upcoming season. Multan Sultans emerged as strong contenders, bolstering their squad with notable additions. Meanwhile, Quetta…
Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns takes first steps back to normalcy
Renowned New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns celebrated a significant milestone in his recovery. He walked into a bar for the first time in over two years. One of the finest to represent…
“I am a proud Indian and a proud Muslim, and nobody can stop me from following my religion”: Mohammed Shami to Pakistan trolls
Mohammed Shami was on fire during his recent conversation with Aaj Tak. He gave a befitting reply to Pakistan trolls, who tried to give a religious angle to one of his bowling…
“Khawaja has zero right to bring personal beliefs and instil those onto others”: Former player says no to opener’s solidarity with Palestine people
Usman Khawaja has expressed his desire to wear shoes with a special note for the people of Palestine during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. However, former Simon O’Donnell…
David Warner appointed captain of Capitals
David Warner, the opening batter of Australia, has been appointed captain of Dubai Capitals for ILT20 2024. Capitals have assembled a talanted squad for the second season. Warner, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka,…
Perth stadium creates”Pakistan Bay” with Halal food and no Alcohol for first Test
Cricket Australia is making strides to enhance inclusivity as Pakistan prepares for a 3-match Test series against Australia. In a commendable move, the organizers have reserved a special section, termed ‘Pakistan Bay,’…
“Rohit Sharma bulky, Virat Kohli is the fittest”: Team India’s strength coach rates fitness of star players
In a recent statement Ankit Kaliyar the strength coach of the Indian cricket team, addressed the fitness levels of two key players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Despite external criticism regarding Rohit…
Taxi driver’s daughter Keerthana Balakrishnan makes mark among cricket’s elite in WPL 2024 auction
Keerthana Balakrishnan, the daughter of a taxi driver, experienced sheer joy as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) secured her at the base price of INR 10 lakh in the WPL 2024 auction….
SA vs IND T20I series: Aakash Chopra questions selection process of Team India, raises alarm for dropping Shivam Dube
Indian selectors have often defied logic and there is no one who can come out in the open to clarify their decisions. Former India player Aakash Chopra has been vocal about the…
Suryakumar Yadav receives high praise from Chris Gayle ahead of T20I series against South Africa
Team India’s stand-in T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has earned high praise from T20 superstar Chris Gayle. Gayle describes him as a “phenomenal player” with a promising future. Known for his explosive batting…
Watch: David Warner’s daughters turn journalists, interview cricket stars ahead of farewell Test series
Australian cricket star David Warner gears up for his farewell Test series against Pakistan, a heartwarming video of his daughters, Ivy Mae and Indi Rae, conducting interviews with cricket legends has gone…
South Africa player predicts bidding war for himself in IPL 2024 auction
On December 19, Dubai will host the IPL 2024 auctions, where several top names will go under the hammer. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals’ released player and South African star Rilee Rossouw is confident…
Sanjay Bangar returns to Punjab Kings for IPL 2024
Sanjay Bangar has returned to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He has been appointed as the new Head of Cricket Development. Bangar was a part of PBKS…
Mark Taylor slams Mitchell Johnson’s emotionally-charged attack on Warner and Bailey
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has criticized Mitchell Johnson’s recent criticism of David Warner and George Bailey, emphasizing the importance of relying on facts and data rather than personal feelings. While Taylor…
Harbhajan Singh’s message thanking Chennai Super Kings for making him their captain for IPL 2024 goes viral. Here’s the truth
Chennai Super Kings are looking forward to welcoming back their captain, MS Dhoni, ahead of IPL 2024. The veteran underwent knee surgery after the previous season of the league and is likely…
Shai Hope explains why West Indies lost the second ODI against England
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — The West Indies began poorly when Alick Athanaze was out in the fourth over, caught by Buttler off a sharp delivery from Gus Livingstone. Curran then made…
Australian PM opens up about slip fielding skills in Pakistan warm-up game
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared insights into his cricketing skills during Pakistan’s warm-up game against Australia PM XI. The 60-year-old, reflecting on the match, modestly stated that he was a decent…
Cricket World Cup and Indian Premier League among among the most-viewed articles on the internet’s encyclopedia in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2023? Well, Wikipedia has the receipts.English Wikipedia raked in more than 84 billion views this year, according to numbers released Tuesday by…
Team India’s discard spinner takes 5 wickets for 9 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Tamil Nadu’s off-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is on a wicket taking spree. At Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner gave his career-best performance, taking 5 for…
Winning the World Cup, Striking Olympic Gold: Shreyanka Patil dreams big for India
Young spinning all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, with aspirations of winning the World Cup and securing an Olympic gold for the Indian team, is ready to leave her mark on the international cricket stage….
(Watch) Rinku Singh’s heartwarming gesture for a fan goes viral
Team India batter, Rinku Singh recently gained attention for a heartwarming gesture towards a fan. A video shared by his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), captured the moment when Rinku obliged…
West Indies successfully chase down target of 326 vs England in 1st ODI, Shai Hope hits 109 not out
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Shai Hope’s century and Romario Shepherd’s speedy 48 powered West Indies to a four-wicket victory in the series-opening ODI as England’s hopes of rebuilding after its disastrous…
IND vs AUS: Deepak Chahar skips fifth T20I to attend medical emergency at home
Deepak Chahar, who recently returned to Team India, has been ruled out of the fifth and final T20I against Australia due to medical emergency at home. The pacer has gone back to…
“I eat well and work out daily”: Rinku Singh reveals on how he hits big sixes
Team India’s finisher Rinku Singh opened up about the strategy behind his incredible 100-meter six during Friday’s fourth T20I match at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium against Australia. In addition…
Adelaide Strikers win second consecutive WBBL title after 3-run win over Brisbane Heat in final
Adelaide Strikers won their second consecutive WBBL title when they registered a thrilling 3-run win over Brisbane Heat in the final on December 2 at the Adelaide Oval. Heat needed 13 runs…
“It has been a pleasure to play against Babar, he is a classy player”: Nathan Lyon
Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon feels optimistic about the “big challenge” of taking on Pakistan’s “No. 1 superstar,” Babar Azam, when the Men in Green travel to Australia for a three-Test series starting…
Andre Russell sounds warning to other franchises, says he wants to have a blast in IPL 2024
The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is quickly approaching, and with the auction just around the corner. All 10 teams having finalised their releases and retentions. The fans await…
“CSK fans prefer MS Dhoni over team but for MI supporters team comes first”: Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu, a former batter for the Indian cricket team, outlined the differences between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians supporters. Both teams are among the most favoured teams in the Indian…
Shreyas Iyer returns for South Africa Test series, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara not included
Shreyas Iyer has returned to the Indian Test side as the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar has picked a strong team for the two-match Test series against South Africa. Ajinkya Rahane…
“Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to form a core group”: AB de Villiers hits out at his former franchise for failing to win IPL title
AB de Villiers has hit out at his former franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, for not forming a core group of players like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier…
“I am surprised that RCB retained Dinesh Karthik and released Josh Hazlewood ahead of IPL 2024”: AB de Villiers
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore player AB de Villiers is surprised that his former franchise retained Dinesh Karthik, who had a below-par last season. In 13 games, the wicket-keeper batter scored 140 runs…
BCCI agrees to extend Rahul Dravid’s contract as head coach
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to extend Rahul Dravid’s contract as Team India’s head coach, according to ESPNcricinfo. Dravid was approached by the apex body last…
“Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians is a masterstroke”: Tom Moody
Former Australia bowler Tom Moody has hailed Hardik Pandya’s trade from Gujarat Titans to five-time champions Mumbai India, caling it a masterstroke. After a successful stint with GT, where he captained the…
Iceland Cricket brutally roasts Babar Azam for mediocre batting performances
Babar Azam is currently the only batsman to rank among the top-5 players in each of the game’s three formats. Following the Men in Green’s below-par performance in the ODI World Cup…
Shakib Al Hasan becomes a politician, set to contest elections
Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has entered politics and will be contesting the parliamentary elections for the ruling Awami League, as per an ESPNcricinfo report. The 36-year-old will be fielded from…
IPL 2024: Final list of retained and released players by Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants haven’t released their big names, as the franchise reached the playoffs in the last two seasons. KL Rahul, having recovered from his thigh injury, will lead them in the…
After Ben Stokes, another England player pulls out of IPL 2024
Former England Test captain Joe Root, who had made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2023, has pulled out of IPL 2024. “During our retention conversations, Joe told us that he…
“Ruturaj Gaikwad is the best candidate to take MS Dhoni’s place as CSK captain”: Former Chennai player
Former MI and CSK batter Ambati Rayudu has revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be future captain of the Chennai Super Kings. With this Ambati ignored the name of star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja….
Suryakumar Yadav goes past Glenn Maxwell, David Miller
Suryakumar Yadav took charge as the captain for India in the T20I series opener against Australia on November 23. The 33-year-old, leading the team for the first time in T20Is, showcased a…
Not Virat, Rohit, Cummins, Head! Vaughan names 50-year Richard Kettleborough as standout performer of World Cup final
In a surprising twist, former England captain Michael Vaughan has chosen 50-year-old on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough as the standout performer of the ICC World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia. Despite…
“He is no ordinary man”: Ravi Shastri reacts to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Team India’s dressing room after WC final
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, met the Men in Blue in the dressing room after the World Cup final setback in Ahmedabad. He spoke to players, support staff and even…
Watch: Team India players cut cake to celebrate thrilling win over Australia in first T20I
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, a revamped Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured a record run-chase over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series at the…
