Month: July 2023

The second ODI of India’s tour of West Indies 2023 witnessed a shocking event take place after current India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were rested and not included in the team’s playing XI. The decision came as a big surprise for Indian fans. However, despite the two of the modern-day greats

During the morning session of day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval, England dominated the proceedings. After bundling out Australia for 295 on day two and trailing by 12 runs, England’s opening pair, Ben Duckett (42) and Zak Crawley (73) came out with a positive approach. Crawley wasted no time and smashed

Cricket can sometimes throw crazy results. The same happened during a Kabul Premier League match when Sediqullah Atal smashed seven sixes in one over against Amir Zazai. The over ultimately resulted in 48 runs as Atal hit a six on a no-ball before Zazai conceded five wides off the next ball. The last six deliveries

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA, and it has started inspecting the venues at the latter nation. There were speculations about USA’s readiness to host the big-ticket event but the ICC team

Cricket, a sport steeped in tradition and excitement, occasionally finds itself embroiled in contentious moments that spark debates and divide fans. The fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test between England and Australia at The Oval bore witness to one such incident that set tongues wagging and emotions flaring. Also read: Steve Smith surpasses legendary Sir

Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the best modern-day batters, particularly in the longest format of the game. Smith has consistently been a key player for his team and has rescued them from difficult situations with his brilliant performances on numerous occasions. While his current batting form may not have been at its

The Indian cricket team had two notable absentees in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the second ODI against West Indies. India managed to clinch the first margin after facing a few challenges. Ishan Kishan performed exceptionally well with the bat to help India chase down a total of 114. The visitors would be keen

England players wearing the wrong jerseys on the final day of the fifth Ashes Test.© Twitter The fifth day of the final Ashes Test on Saturday began with a humane touch to it as England cricketers wore jerseys with wrong names printed on it, supporting people affected by dementia. Veteran pacer James Anderson wore a

The Indian cricket team sprang a surprise at the toss of the second ODI against West Indies on Saturday as they rested veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In Rohit Sharma’s absence, India’s T20I captain Hardik Pandya led the side, as it was asked to bat first in the match. Pandya said that they

Much has already been talked and written about the India versus Bangladesh women’s series, with Harmanpreet Kaur handed a two-match ban for her on and off-field conduct. Opening up on the bitterly contested series, Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty said the umpiring issue was raised because India did not win. Asked if Nigar Sultana Joty

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) continued to captivate fans and stakeholders alike, evoking a rollercoaster of emotions. One notable fan who has expressed his concern over the reactions depicted during the IPL is none other than the legendary actor Rajinikanth. During the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jailor,’Rajinikanth shared his

The England players were spotted donning each other’s jerseys ahead of the play on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test at the Oval on Saturday (July 27). However, it wasn’t just a random exchange or swapping.  The swap was done as part of the English team’s initiative to raise awareness and funds for

India registered a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday. Opting to bowl first, the visitors bundled out West Indies for 114 after Kuldeep Yadav took a four-wicket haul. Apart from him, Ravindra Jadeja also took three wickets. Later, Ishan Kishan smashed 52 off 46 balls

From Cameron Green‘s catch in the first Test to Jonny Bairstow‘s stumping in the second Test, the ongoing Ashes between England and Australia has been full of controversies. On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test at The Oval, the fans witnessed another controversy erupt when Australia batter Steve Smith survived a close

Australia’s star batter Steve Smith was the lone warrior for Australia on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test at the Oval in London on Friday (July 28). Smith scored resilient 71 runs when all the other Aussie batters struggled to convert their start into a big score. In the process, the modern-day great

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide have eagerly awaited the ticketing details for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, hosted exclusively by India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now revealed its plans for ticket sales, along with an important update on the format of entry tickets. Online Ticket Sales to Begin on August

Cricket fans are in for another thrilling encounter as the Vancouver Knights take on the Surrey Jaguars in the 15th match of the Global T20 Canada 2023. With both teams eyeing a climb up the points table, this match promises to be an intense battle of skill and strategy. Also read: GT20 Canada 2023: Telecast,

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues is all set to feature in England’s The Hundred Women’s competition for the third time. Although Jemimah wasn’t retained in the draft for the marquee event held earlier this year in March, she now has been bought in as a last-minute injury replacement for Australia’s Heather Graham by Northern Supercharges. It is

Stuart Broad interchanges the positions of bails during Day 2 of fifth Ashes Test.© Twitter A mind game from England pacer Stuart Broad took the centre stage during Day 2 play of the fifth and final Ashes Test at Kennington Oval in London. During the batting of Marnus Labuschagne, Broad interchanged the positions of the

Virat Kohli in action for the Indian cricket team© Twitter Former West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose described stalwart batter Virat Kohli’s play as “pleasant to watch” ahead of the second ODI of India’s tour of West Indies. Kohli didn’t come out to bat in the first ODI, but he made his mark in the two-match

5th Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett eye strong start at The Oval.© AFP ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England openers eye a strong start on Saturday after play resumes on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. Earlier, Steve Smith’s 71 helped

The Zim Afro T10 2023 will finally reach its business end with Joburg Buffaloes (JBL) taking on Durban Qalandars (DB) in the Final of the event at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday (July 29). The two team also met each other in the Qualifier 1, where JBL emerged victorious by six wickets. Yusuf Pathan

The second day of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test witnessed an intense battle between Australia and England, but it was a contentious run-out decision involving Steve Smith that stole the spotlight. The third umpire’s call by Nitin Menon left fans and pundits with mixed reactions, igniting a flurry of discussions on social media. As the

The 14th match of the Global T20 Canada 2023 will see the Toronto Nationals take on the Montreal Tigers. The match promises to be a thrilling battle between two strong teams aiming to secure a prominent position in the points table. The Toronto Nationals currently hold the fourth spot in the tournament standings, with two

In a thrilling encounter at Harare Sports Club, former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan showcased a brilliant display of aggressive batting, guiding the Joburg Buffaloes (JBL) to a stunning six-wicket victory over the Durban Qalandars (DB) at Zim Afro T10 2023 Qualifier 1 on Friday. During the chase of 142 runs, Pathan delivered an extraordinary performance,

India will take on West Indies in 2nd ODI on Sunday© Twitter Star batter Virat Kohli didn’t get a chance to bat in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday as the management decided to shuffle the batting order. With the visitors chasing a modest target of 115, Ishan Kishan opened the batting with

Joe Root held a brilliant slip catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne as Australia ground their way to 115-2 at lunch on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday. Labuschagne was the only man out in an attritional morning session that ended with Australia still 168 runs behind England’s first-innings