Month: February 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 dates are out with Chennai Super Kings playing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match in Chennai on March 22. However, one of the clashes that all will be eager to see is the match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on March 24. Gujarat Titans will be led

Hanuma Vihari has been at loggerheads with his state cricket team, Andhra Pradesh.© AFP Out-of-favour India batter Hanuma Vihari recently called out his state cricket association, Andhra Pradesh, alleged ‘mistreatment’, saying that he was that he was asked to resign from captaincy after an altercation with a teammate whose father is a politician. It all

Table of Contents England star James Anderson, often hailed as one of the finest fast bowlers in the history of cricket, has left an indelible mark on the sport with his mastery of seam and swing bowling. Renowned for his skillful manipulation of the cricket ball and unwavering consistency, Anderson has carved a legacy as

Table of Contents The 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 will take place between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators. The contest will be hosted by National Stadium in Karachi. Karachi Kings suffered a 7-wicket loss against Islamabad United in their previous match, while Quetta Gladiators faced a 13-run defeat against Multan Sultans

Cameron Green slammed only his second Test century Thursday to steer Australia to 279-9 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Wellington. The visitors were tottering on 89-4 after being put into bat at the Basin Reserve before Green dug in for a rescue mission with the help of Mitchell Marsh,

Australian star batter Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter’s ability to hit the ball “anywhere in front of the wicket”. The former Australia captain, who is playing the opening Test against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were on Wednesday omitted from BCCI’s Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season (October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024). Despite featuring regularly in the Indian cricket team in recent times, the duo’s sacking is being seen as a strong message by the BCCI for

Table of Contents In a captivating Day 1 of the first Test at Basin Reserve against New Zealand, Cameron Green emerged as Australia‘s hero, crafting a resilient century that propelled the team to stumps at 279/9. Matt Henry orchestrated an all-pace assault on the green Wellington wicket, picking 4/43 and posing significant challenges for the

Table of Contents Team India’s rising star, Dhruv Jurel, has captured the limelight with his exceptional performance in the ongoing Test series against England. His notable contributions in the fourth Test held in Ranchi have earned him accolades from cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Dhruv Jurel’s batting brilliance Despite missing out on a maiden Test fifty by

Table of Contents In a heartwarming incident at Ranchi airport, Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pleasantly surprised the father of the team’s new recruit, Robin Minz. Robin’s father, Francis, a retired army man now working as a security official at Birsa Munda Airport,

After opting out of domestic games, star India cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were axed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of the Annual Central Contracts on Wednesday. The BCCI, in an official release, confirmed that Ishan and Iyer were not considered for the central contracts, finalised for the duration

Table of Contents Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy demonstrated both her leadership skills and bravery during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 clash between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians. As skipper of the struggling Warriorz, Healy not only led her team to their first victory but also made headlines for her swift action in dealing

Dhruv Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets in the 4th Test.© BCCI Former India captain Anil Kumble has shared his views on young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, following his brilliant show in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by

After opting out of domestic games, star India cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were axed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of the Annual Central Contracts on Wednesday. The BCCI, in an official release, confirmed that Ishan and Iyer were not considered for the central contracts, finalised for the duration

Table of Contents The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season, revealing both anticipated retentions and surprising exclusions. Surprise exclusions: Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan Notably, the announcement saw the absence of established cricketers Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan

Star India cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer did not find a place in the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season, which were announced on Wednesday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Rumours were rampart over the duo being dropped from the contract list, which

India icon Virat Kohli is one of the finest batters of his generation. Since making his India debut in 2008, Kohli has been a standout performer for the team across formats. The 35-year-old enjoys a huge fan following across the globe, not only for his cricketing skills, but also for his fitness and longevity. Kohli

Former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level. The Twenty20 showpiece, which starts on June 1, is being jointly hosted by the United States and Gayle’s native West Indies, where big crowds are expected.

Table of Contents The multi-format series between Afghanistan and Ireland commenced on February 28 with a one-off Test at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Following the red-ball Test, the series will progress to three subsequent matches, including ODIs and T20Is. It’s noteworthy that this series is not part of the World Test Championship (WTC)

Amid the controversy surrounding the Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing Test series between India and England, former cricketer Michael Vaughan has come up with a “simple solution” to tackle the challenges of the technology. England, who won the opening game in Hyderabad, have expressed their disappointment regarding some of the decions that have

Representative image© X (formerly Twitter) India’s 2012 U-19 World Cup winning skipper Unmukt Chand, who is currently representing the United States, believes that domestic cricket will suffer if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows cricketers to take part in foreign leagues. While players from other countries play T20 leagues all around the world,

Table of Contents In an exciting encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, the clash between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 took center stage in the 6th match of the tournament. The contest saw domination from UP Warriorz where they claimed a 7-wicket win and opened their account in the

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Highlights WPL 2024© BCCI MI vs UP Women Highlights, WPL 2024: Kiran Navgire and Alyssa Healy unleashed a remarkable assault on Mumbai Indians bowlers to power UP Warriorz to a seven-wicket win in their Women’s Premier League match on Wednesday. Navigre (57, 31b, 6×4, 4×6) and Healy (33, 29 balls)