Month: February 2024

Ravindra Jadeja going back to pavilion during the fourth day of the 4th Test vs England.© BCCI Former England captain Alastair Cook criticised the batting of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the player failed to play a noticeable knock in the Ranchi Test. Jadeja, who batted at number 5 ahead of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv

Table of Contents The seventh match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium treated the cricket enthusiasts to a breathtaking display of power-hitting, as players from both Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC)showcased their skills in a sensational showdown. In the end, it was Delhi Capitals who emerged

Wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami, who was a member of the 2008 Under-19 World Cup-winning team, on Thursday alleged that a match in the Cricket Association of Bengal’s (CAB) first division league seemed fixed from the manner in which some dismissals took place during the game. Goswami shared videos of a game between Mohammedan Sporting and Town

New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates© AFP New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates: Cameron Green will aim to continue scoring from one end while Josh Hazlewood will eye to play a perfect deputy as Australia resume their innings on Day 2 against New Zealand. On the

Table of Contents As Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 gears up for its 17th season starting March 22, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have strategically revamped their leadership. Nicholas Pooran, the explosive West Indian batter, steps into the role of vice-captain, succeeding Krunal Pandya. Pooran will closely collaborate with the eminent leader, Indian stalwart KL Rahul,

File photo of India all-rounder Hardik Pandya© X (formerly Twitter) Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list of centrally-contracted players due to not playing in domestic tournaments. While the move was welcomed by a number of experts, it also started a conversation surrounding all-rounder

Table of Contents In a surprising turn of events at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 Match 07 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), the name of RCB’s star all-rounder Ellyse Perry was notably absent from the team sheet. Her absence raised questions among fans and experts alike, especially considering RCB’s unbeaten

Table of Contents Veteran umpire from South Africa Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement from international umpiring, culminating a remarkable career spanning across formats. Cricket umpire Marais Erasmus bids farewell to International arena In an exclusive interview to Cricbuzz, Erasmus, known for his stellar contributions to the game, said that the decision to step down

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI’s directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it’s a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from

Veteran cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle has shared his views on BCCI’s Annual Central Contracts, which were revealed on Wednesday. Star cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were the biggest absentees from the list, which have been finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Kishan and Iyer were not

Table of Contents The UP Warriorz are fully prepared for their upcoming clash against the Gujarat Giants in the eighth match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. This exciting showdown is set to unfold at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 1. Heading into the contest with one victory from three games, the Warriorz

Indian cricket team in action against England© AFP Devdutt Padikkal is likely to make his debut for the Indian cricket team in the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala starting March 7, according to Hindustan Times. The report claimed that with KL Rahul ruled out due to injury and Rajat Patidar not scoring runs

West Indies great Kieron Pollard rolled back the years with a match-winning fifty for Karachi Kings in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash against Lahore Qalandars on Saturday. Pollard slammed 58 off just 33 balls to guide Karchi Kings to a crucial win at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The former West Indies captain came

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has alleged that the Deputy Commissioner of Multan misbehaved with his family and unjustly ejected them from the stadium during a match. Amir took to social media to level his allegations and even tagged the chief

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan found themselves excluded as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its centrally-contracted players for 2023-24. The decision was taken amid the controversy surrounding both cricketers ignoring the board’s directive to play Ranji Trophy. While Kishan did not play for Jharkhand despite opting out of the Test series

Table of Contents In a heart-stopping moment during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 clash between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings, the captain of Islamabad, Shadab Khan, and the prolific batter Alex Hales found themselves entangled in a dramatic collision. The incident unfolded on Wednesday (February 28) at the National Stadium in Karachi. Collision drama

Table of Contents Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble has sparked intrigue in the cricketing world by identifying a potential successor to the legendary MS Dhoni. In a recent interview, Kumble hinted at a player with remarkable potential, drawing comparisons to the iconic former captain. Anil Kumble on India’s next big thing Kumble reckoned that

WPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Live Updates© BCCI RCB-W vs DC-W Live Cricket Score, WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to make it three wins from three Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches as they take on Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Following Mumbai Indians’ defeat to UP

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer missed out of Indian men’s cricket team central contracts, which were announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday. BCCI said that they didn’t consider Kishan and Iyer for the annual player retainership 2023-24, but didn’t specify the reason. For the unversed, Kishan took a

Table of Contents In the prestigious lineup of the top 100 most powerful Indians for 2024, cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma stand tall. As the nation gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, The Indian Express has curated a list that spans diverse fields, ranging from politics and entertainment to

Table of Contents In a fascinating revelation, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya recently made a candid appearance on a chat show with YouTube streamer UK 07 Rider. This rare public interaction provided fans with glimpses into both his professional and private life. Return to the pitch and leadership role After recovering from an ankle injury sustained

File photo of Rohit Sharma.© BCCI Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team sealed the five-match Test series against England in Ranchi. The hosts won the game by five wickets to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with a match to go. India lost the first game to England before making a

Table of Contents The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the final squad for the fifth and final Test match against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Scheduled to commence on March 07, this match holds significant importance in the series. Jasprit Bumrah makes a comeback One

All eyes will be on Hardik Pandya with the star all-rounder set to lead Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik, who has been out of action since October last year, had injured his ankle during the ODI World Cup game against Bangladesh in Pune. However, the all-rounder

Star India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma recently announced the birth of their second child, Akaay. In a joint social media post, the couple revealed that they welcomed their “baby boy Akaay & Vamika’s little brother into this world” on February 15. As soon as the news broke out, the fans were

India batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the five-match series against England in Dharamsala, BCCI announced on Thursday. Rahul is currently recovering from the an injury and the BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring him and coordinating with specialists in London for further management of his issue.