Ashton Agar is fit and raring to play a key role in Australia’s ODI World Cup tilt in India after recovering from a recent calf injury that was the latest chapter of a rollercoaster year which included an aborted return to the Test side. Agar suffered a minor calf tear in an innocuous incident while
Month: August 2023
Andeson, 27, comes in on the back of a top domestic season for Canterbury, in which she topped the T20 batting charts with 536 runs at 59. She was subsequently in line for a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka in July, but had to pull out due to a finger injury. Auckland’s Armstrong,
Toss Sri Lanka chose to bowl vs England England handed a debut to 17-year-old Mahika Gaur after a delayed start to the opening T20I of the series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists choosing to bowl first in a shortened game after winning the toss. Heavy rain during the day lead to a delayed start
Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Bangladesh in Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023. The Sri Lankan team put on a commendable performance to secure a 5-wicket win, chasing down the target set by Bangladesh with precision. Matheesha Pathirana wreaks havoc in Bangladesh camp Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Bangladesh set a
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have been often compared for their captaincy, despite having different leadership styles. While Dhoni transformed white-ball cricket in India, leading the team to multiple ICC tournaments, Kohli’s India ruled Test cricket for a period of three-four years, including multiple series wins in Australia. However, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma, who played
South African cricketing legend Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India and continue the manner in which they have been playing, pointing that past unsuccessful campaigns were because the players “wanted it too much” and “went outside their roles” because of it.
There is a lot of excitement among cricket fans, especially the Indians, for the upcoming clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, but there is a lot of struggle involved for a lot of these die-hard supporters of Men in Blue as tickets are sold out, so are the hotels and accommodation
Viacom18 has bagged the media rights – both digital and television – to Indian cricket globally for INR 5963 crore approximately (USD 720.60 million approx.) for the period 2023-27. These rights extend to all the cricket the BCCI runs in the country, international and domestic, apart from the IPL. Up against two competitors, Disney Star*
England’s bizarre review went viral on social media© X (Twitter) England defeated New Zealand comfortably in the first T20I match of their four-match series but a bizarre review by skipper Jos Buttler became a major source of discussion between fans on social media. Glenn Phillips played a forward defence off the bowling of Liam Livingstone
The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated cricket games in the world and with the teams not playing bilateral series since 2013, the only chance to witness this rivalry is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. With the two teams coming face-to-face in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, India all-rounder
Pakistan beat Nepal in their first match of Asia Cup 2023© AFP Pakistan Cricket Board is facing strong criticism from fans and a few former players over the omission of country’s name on the official Asia Cup logo on participating teams’ jerseys. Former captain Rashid Latif was among those who lashed out at the board
Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka made resolute fifties after Matheesha Pathirana’s hostile bowling as Sri Lanka slayed Bangladesh by five wickets in their Asia Cup opener in Pallekele on Thursday. Pacer Pathirana’s 4 for 32 restricted Bangladesh to 164. The home side then rode on Samarawickrama’s 54 off 77 balls and Asalanka’s unbeaten 62 off
In a breathtaking moment during the first T20 International between South Africa and Australia on Wednesday (August 30), the South African captain Temba Bavuma showcased his athleticism and precision by pulling off a remarkable catch to dismiss the aggressive Aussie batter Tim David. David, who was in full swing, unleashed a blistering knock, amassing 64
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is just one month away and will commence from October 5. The event will return to India after almost a decade and the enthusiasm among Indian cricket fans is at an all-time high. Just like cricket enthusiasts, veteran cricketers from across the world are also very excited about the
In a nation where cricket holds significance beyond being a mere sport and is ingrained as a passion among citizens, it’s no surprise that cricketers often find themselves in the limelight for not only their skills on the field but also for their off-field escapades in India. Over the years, several Indian cricketers have formed
Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for an exhilarating display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship as the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) prepares begin on August 31. In a departure from the four matches played during its maiden season, the upcoming WCPL 2023 will elevate the cricketing fervor with a total of seven fixtures. The expanded
Barbados Royals (BR-W) will square off with Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) in the opening match of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2023. The Royals will be captained by Hayley Matthews, while Stafanie Taylor will lead the Amazon Warriors. WCPL 2023, 1st Match: Date and time: August 31; 03:00 pm local | 7:00 pm GMT |
The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) once again asserted their dominance in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023, clinching a resounding 133-run victory over the Barbados Royals (BBR). The contest, held at Barbados’ Kensington Oval, witnessed a thrilling display of cricketing prowess from the Riders.. Star all-rounder Andre Russell, often hailed as one of the finest
The excitement for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is building up rapidly as the event approaches closer every passing day. With the tournament set to kick off on October 5 in India, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this grand spectacle. Many former players are also joining in on the excitement by sharing their predictions
Barbados Royals (BR) will cross swords with Jamaica Tallawahs (JAM) in the fourteenth match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023. Barbados faced a heavy defeat in their previous game as Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) thrashed them by 133 runs. Meanwhile, Jamaica lost to Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) in their last fixture. CPL 2023, 14th Match:
Ka Hukum‘ Performers: Ashwin Brings Rajinikanth Touch To Praise Two Asia Cup 2023 Stars” class=”caption”> Rajinikanth and Indian cricket team star Ravichandran Ashwin© AFP/Twitter The Asia Cup 2023 is already underway, with four teams already playing a match each. While India and Pakistan are the heavyweights and favourites to reach the final, the other teams
The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan in almost here and both teams are gearing up for the high-profile clash. Ahead of the match, Indian cricket team pacer Mohammed Shami opened up about their preparations and his personal bowling journey. India’s preparations were boosted massively by the return of Jasprit Bumrah from
File photo of Sai Sudharsan© AFP In a rare feat, uncapped Indian opener B Sai Sudharsan on Thursday signed up for Surrey County Cricket Club for the remainder of its County Championship season. The 21-year-old Sudharsan has so far played in only eight first-class matches for Tamil Nadu, scoring 598 runs at an average of
Cricket World Cup: File image of India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid© AFP The Cricket World Cup is less than six weeks away. Ahead of that the Asia Cup 2023 is getting all the limelight, with the India vs Pakistan match on Saturday generating all the right noise. The Indian cricket team hasn’t
Danielle McGahey of Canada will become the first transgender cricketer to play in an international match when she represents her adopted country during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier in Bangladesh. The 29-year-old McGahey, an opening batter, has been selected in Canada’s women’s squad for the next month’s qualifying tournament after she fulfilled ICC’s
File image of former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni© Twitter MS Dhoni‘s popularity is well known. Dhoni’s rise from Ranchi to being one of the most well known cricketers on the planet is a stuff of legends. He has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. He is the most successful Indian
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: File image of Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli© AFP Virat Kohli knows the cameras will be on him for the next two months. Starting with the Asia Cup and then the Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli will be expected to deliver. His first test will be in
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: All eyes are on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya.© AFP Former Pakistan cricket team batter Basit Ali has warned the Babar Azam-led side ahead of their Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India. Pakistan and India face-off in Kandy on Saturday, September 2, and the two nations could feasibly
File photo of Indian cricket team© AFP Viacom 18 on Thursday created a near monopoly in Indian cricket broadcasting sphere by bagging both TV and digital rights of the national team’s home series for the next five years with a cumulative bid of approximately Rs 6000 crore, beating Star India and Sony in a three-way
File photo of India cricketer Prithvi Shaw© Twitter Young Indian opener Prithvi Shaw will return to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club in 2024 after his stint this year was cut short due to a knee injury. He made a huge impact during its domestic One-Day Cup campaign, hammering a record-breaking 244 off 153 balls against Somerset,
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