Month: June 2023

The first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 Super Sixes saw Zimbabwe take on Oman in a thrilling encounter at the Queens Sports Club on Thursday (June 29). The Zimbabwean side won the match by 14 runs and are now just one victory away from securing a spot in the ICC Cricket

On Day 2 of the second Test match of the Ashes series at Lord’s, Steve Smith showcased his batting prowess by scoring his 32nd century in Test cricket. Despite Australia losing wickets quickly in the first session of Day 2, Smith stood firm and played a crucial inning of 110 off 184 balls before being

Australia’s star batter Steve Smith recently completed 9,000 runs in Test cricket. Smith touched the milestone during the second Ashes 2023 Test at the Lord’s cricket ground. The former Aussie skipper took the second least innings to reach the landmark. Here’s the complete list: 1) Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) Innings taken: 172 Opposition: Pakistan Venue:

Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since September 2022© BCCI/Sportzpics The absence of India’s marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah from the national squad has hurt the team’s chances of lifting major silverware on numerous occasions. With the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 out, many fans have been wondering if Bumrah will be

Australia’s star batter Marnus Labuschagne is always seen taking the field with chewing gum in his mouth, and his peculiar behaviour often leaves cricket enthusiasts in splits. The Aussie batter yet again has baffled everyone with his strange act while batting in the second Ashes 2023 Test at the Lord’s. On Day 1 of the

In the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, Joe Root, the former England captain and one of their all-time prolific run-scorers, had a fortunate escape early in his innings when he was batting on one. Australia had a premeditated field set for Root, knowing his preference for playing reverse scoop and aggressive pull shots. They positioned

The anticipation surrounding Jasprit Bumrah‘s return to Team India and his road to recovery has only deepened with each passing day. Recent reports suggested that Bumrah’s rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) following back surgery for a stress fracture was progressing well, and he could potentially make a comeback during the Ireland T20Is in

2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: Harry Brook, Ben Stokes key for England.© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England aim to close in on Australia’s first innings total when they resume play on Day 3 at 278/4 at Lord’s. At stumps, England trailed Australia by 138 runs with Harry Brook and

Steve Smith showcased his incredible batting prowess on Day 2 of the second Ashes 2023 Test against England at Lord’s. The former Australian captain continued his exceptional form by smashing a remarkable century, marking his 32nd hundred in Test cricket and 8th on English soil. Smith’s stellar batting performance propelled the tourists to a total

Dublin-born fast bowler Kim Garth is all set to make a remarkable homecoming as she joins a strong Australian squad for a highly-anticipated bilateral series against Ireland. This will be the first time since 2015 that Australia Women’s will return to Ireland for a competitive cricket contest. The three-match One Day International (ODI) series starts

Chris Gayle, the star West Indies cricketer, has expressed concerns about the current state and future of international cricket. He specifically raises issues regarding the dominance of the top three teams—India, Australia, and England—in all formats of the game. Speaking to the PTI, the West Indies legend said he’s sceptical about the game’s growth in

Though the schedule for the Asia Cup is yet to be announced, the structure of the tournament is already out, with the event set to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a ‘hybrid’ format. The Indian cricket team, who last won the tournament in 2018, would be raring to add to their tally

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is baffled by the appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as the Indian team’s vice-captain in the Test format. Ganguly, who has also served as the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) president for a brief period of time, found it difficult to digest the fact that Rahane was handed over

WV Raman feels the selectors are not trying to find faults in Sarfaraz Khan.© Twitter Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket over the last three years or so, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was ignored by the selectors for the upcoming Test series in West Indies. Not only that but Sarfaraz’s non-selection has also raised

The second day of the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord’s witnessed an intense battle between England and Australia, with the match delicately poised. After Australia set a formidable total of 416 runs on the board, England showed resilience, reaching 278 runs for the loss of four wickets at stumps. The day was highlighted by Steve

The Super Sixes round of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 commenced on Thursday with an exciting clash between hosts Zimbabwe and Oman. As the tournament progresses, Sri Lanka and West Indies are gearing up for their upcoming matches against Netherlands and Scotland, respectively. In preparation for these crucial fixtures, both teams have made

Marnus Labuschagne picked picked up the dropped gum and tossed it back into his mouth© Twitter Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne is one of the most interesting characters in world cricket. Recently dethroned as the no.1 Test batter in the world, Labuschagne is a player with a few peculiarities and rarely takes the field without having

Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier LIVE:En route sealing their berth in the main round of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, Sri Lanka take on Netherlands in the second Super Sixes match of the campaign in Bulawayo on Friday. Of the six teams that are in contention to qualify for

File image of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill from the WTC Final.© Twitter The World Test Championship final is always slated after two months of IPL and there is a school of thought that BCCI should speak to IPL franchises in order to monitor workload of players. Former BCCI president and ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly,

Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead West Indies.© AFP Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India. The camp begins at CCG in Antigua on Friday

Sri Lanka will take on the Netherlands in the second match of the Super Sixes round at the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023. The match will take place on Friday, June 30, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Sri Lanka enter the Super Sixes stage with an impressive track record, having won all

Steve Smith takes a stunner to dismiss Joe Root on Day 2 of second Ashes Test.© Twitter Steve Smith and sensational fielding go hand in hand. Be it a diving catch at slip or an outstanding effort at the boundary line, Steve Smith’s brilliance is omnipresent when Australia are on the field. On Day 2

Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad for the remainder of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Experienced fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has failed to recover from a shoulder injury that he sustained prior to the tournament, and will fly home for rehabilitation after losing the race

On Day 2 of the second Ashes’s Test at Lord’s, England displayed a remarkable fightback against Australia, reaching a strong position of 278-4 after bowling out the visitors for 416. Opener Ben Duckett played a crucial role, falling just short of a century with a magnificent knock of 98 in England’s high-scoring “Bazball” style of

Ireland and the United States of America (USA) are set to compete in the 7th place play-off semi-final 1 match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 at Takashinga Sports Club on June 30. Both Ireland and the United States have endured a challenging journey in the qualifiers, failing to secure victories that would

Australia’s batter Steve Smith updating about the injury of Nathan Lyon, said that his injury “did not look good”. Lyon sustained an injury in the 37th over on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s of the England innings when Lyon was seen limping out with the physio shortly after completing a spell.