Month: September 2023

Hong Kong are all set to lock horns with Japan in the eighth men’s cricket match of the Asian Games 2023. The contest will take place at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1. It is worth mentioning that Hong Kong and Japan have won their previous games. Japan defeated Cambodia

Mitchell Starc in action for Australian cricket team© AFP Australian cricket team fast bowler Mitchell Starc started his preparation for Cricket World Cup 2023 on a perfect note as he claimed a hat-trick during the warm-up match against Netherlands on Saturday. The veteran pacer struck on the fifth ball of the first over of the

In a significant development for women’s cricket, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced its new head coach for the Women’s Premier League (WPL). This move signifies RCB’s commitment to promoting and nurturing women’s cricket talent, aligning with their vision to create a vibrant and competitive cricket ecosystem. Meet the New Head Coach The newly appointed

The One Day International (ODI) World Cup is a premier international cricket tournament hosted by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cricket, featuring the top cricketing nations from around the globe. The tournament is held approximately every four years, with each edition spanning several

Star India cricketer and PUMA Brand Ambassador Virat Kohli received praise from former South African maestro Jonty Rhodes for his diving skills when he announced the unique AI-led campaign called PUMA DIVE through social media on Friday. Sharing an image of himself diving on X, Virat Kohli invited fans to rate it, posting, “Think this

The ODI World Cup 2023 is generating immense excitement among cricket enthusiasts globally. This edition, scheduled to kick off on October 5 in India, marks the first time since 1979 that a single nation, India, will host the entire tournament, emphasizing the nation’s undying passion for the sport. The tournament will begin with a captivating

Virat Kohli will be featuring in his fourth ODI World Cup as Team India look to end a 10-year drought for an ICC trophy. Kohli, who made his World Cup debut in 2011, was part of the MS Dhoni-led side that defeated Sri Lanka to lift the trophy in Mumbai. After overcoming a rough patch,

File photo of Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin© AFP Former Indian cricket team spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan launched a huge attack on Ravichandran Ashwin citing his record against SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries and even suggesting that pitches were ‘doctored’ specifically to help him. Ashwin made a sensational comeback to Team

Cricket fans around the world recently got a delightful surprise as the legendary MS Dhoni unveiled a new look that sent waves of nostalgia through their hearts. Known for his penchant for experimenting with his appearance, Dhoni chose a hairstyle reminiscent of the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan‘s iconic ponytail look. The move instantly transported

In a cricketing world buzzing with excitement ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka’s legendary spin maestro, Muttiah Muralitharan, has weighed in with his predictions for the tournament’s semifinalists. Known for his cricketing wisdom and unparalleled spin-bowling expertise, Muralitharan’s insights have added a layer of excitement to the build-up of this prestigious event.

When Team India checked into their Guwahati hotel for their warm-up match against defending champions England on Saturday (September 30), a surprising mix-up occurred. The hotel inadvertently sent an erroneous check-in email to a different individual named Hardik Pandya rather than the Indian all-rounder currently part of the Men in Blue squad for the 2023

India and England warm-up match abandoned due to rain© AFP Persistent rain on Saturday washed out the World Cup warm-up match between India and England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. It began raining a little before the start of the match on Saturday afternoon, which resulted in the toss being delayed but later

Lahore : Downplaying his alleged controversial remarks “dushman mulk” after the Pakistan cricket team landed in Hyderabad, Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Management Committee Chairman, Zaka Ashraf called India a “traditional rival”. Earlier on Friday, in a video that is viral on social media, Zaka was heard purportedly talking about players going to “dushman mulk” (enemy

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, with less than a week to go. Teams have already started their warm-up matches, fine-tuning their preparations for the highly anticipated cricket affair. This event holds special significance as it marks India’s first solo hosting of the ODI World Cup. Ten nations worldwide

Maldives will go head to head with Nepal in Match 7 of the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023. The action will unfold at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket field this coming Sunday. Nepal, coming off a stellar performance in their first game, where they emerged victorious against Mongolia, demonstrated their dominance in T20Is and even shattered

Fight erupts during a Celebrity Cricket League match in Bangladesh.© Twitter Cricket is a gentlemen’s game, but not always! While the fans witness true sportsmanship on the field of cricket more often than not, sometimes they also get to see some really ugly and disappointing moments. During a Celebrity Cricket League match between filmmakers Mostafa

Australia Women are set to take on West Indies Women in the opening game of a three-match T20I series at the North Sydney Oval on Sunday (October 1). The Australian Women’s cricket squad heads into this series fresh off a T20I series loss to England, despite their successful retention of the Ashes in 2023. On

The excitement is building as the ODI World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, scheduled to commence on October 5. With expectations running high, especially for top-performing teams, defending champions England are gearing up for a thrilling campaign under the leadership of Jos Buttler. As the English side prepares for the tournament with warm-up

The anticipation for the ODI World Cup 2023 is building up as the tournament is set to kick off on October 5 in India. Cricket fans and experts are eagerly sharing their predictions and favorites for the global cricketing extravaganza. In the lead-up to the multi-nation event, teams have been engaging in warm-up matches to

In the world of power couples, there are few who capture our hearts quite like Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. With their charisma, talent, and down-to-earth personalities, they have always managed to keep their fans enamoured. Recently, the duo indulged in a playful and light-hearted banter on social media, giving their fans yet another reason

Former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews, renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s most seasoned all-rounders, played a pivotal role in the 2019 World Cup squad. Unfortunately, a series of injuries and persistent form struggles have regrettably sidelined him from the 2023 World Cup. Jeevan Mendis Jeevan Mendis (Image source: Twitter) Jeevan Mendis, an accomplished all-rounder

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday has admitted that the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup could be his last for the team. His comments came ahead of India’s first World Cup warm-up game against England in Guwahati. Ashwin was roped in as replacement after all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the tournament due to

Australia Women are set to take on West Indies Women in a three-match T20I series commencing on Sunday, October 1. Following the T20I leg, both teams will engage in a riveting three-game ODI series, promising fans an action-packed cricketing extravaganza. The Australian Women’s cricket team enters this series with the wind at their backs, having

The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as we approach the ODI World Cup 2023, which is set to take place in India from October 5. With fans and experts alike eagerly speculating about the potential winners and top-performing teams, Australia’s veteran all-rounder Shane Watson also threw his hat into the ring and offered his

Australia’s star all-rounder Ellyse Perry is all set to make a comeback to the international arena after being sidelined due to a knee injury sustained during a match against Ireland in July. Perry will make her return in the white-ball home series against West Indies commencing from October 1. Apart from the news of Perry’s

On Friday, Pakistan and New Zealand engaged in a warm-up match for the ODI World Cup 2023 at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, won the toss and decided to bat first. The strategic choice paid off handsomely, as his team’s batters demonstrated their prowess by achieving an impressive total

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has announced that it will rename the Pavilion End at Trent Bridge after Stuart Broad who retired from international cricket this year. The honour will commemorate Englsnd’s bowler on the global stage, with the seamer having claimed 604 Test scalps – the fifth most in the format’s history, behind only Muttiah Muralitharan,