Following Team India’s loss in the ODI series against Bangladesh, questions were raised regarding the out-of-form players and the team combination. The ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place in India itself next year, hence fans have high expectations from the Men in Blue to win an ICC trophy. Notably, the last time India
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After the T20I series between India and New Zealand, which the tourists clinched 1-0 as the final game was tied due to rain, all eyes are set on the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, which starts on Friday, November 25, in Auckland. In the absence of India’s regular skipper Rohit Sharma, veteran Shikhar Dhawan will
Former India opener Aakash Chopra is known for his sharp analysis with respect to the latest happenings in the cricketing world. He often comes up with team’s and players’ analysis, whether in the international arena or domestic circuit. Chopra has now picked the most valuable white-ball cricketer in the Indian team. The cricketer-turned-commentator heaped praises
After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the focus has now shifted to the upcoming major international event, i.e. T20 World Cup 2022. Notably, Team India had a terrible campaign in the previous edition of the multi-team tournament. Despite being a strong side, the ‘Men in Blue’ could not make it to
The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has reached its business end, and after the completion of the fifteenth season, the India and South Africa players will be seen in action in the upcoming T20I series. Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced the India squad for the five-match leg
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is ready underway on Saturday, with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mumbai. Both sides were the finalists in the previous season of the cash-rich league, where CSK won the contest by 27 runs and lifted their fourth
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is starting with a high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 in Mumbai. Both sides were the finalists in the previous season of the cash-rich league, where CSK won the contest by 27 runs and lifted their fourth
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 26 with a blockbuster clash between previous year’s finalists Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This season will also witness two new teams – Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT). All eyes would be on
After the successful white-ball leg against West Indies, Team India is all set to host Sri Lanka for the three-match T20I series. The opening match will start today at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Although, fans would see a few changes in the Indian side – that locked horns
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked five overseas bowlers who will grab a big deal in the upcoming mega-auction for the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, the players’ bidding process for the fifteenth edition of the cash-rich league will take place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. The season
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked a list of finishers who will fetch a high price tag in the upcoming mega-auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Finishers are extremely crucial for any franchise as they set up the game nicely with their power-hitting at the later stages of an innings. Chopra reckoned that
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has come up with a massive prediction, revealing his pick for the most expensive Indian bowler in the upcoming mega-auction for the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, the players’ auction for the fifteenth edition of the cash-rich league is all set to take place on February
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has come up with a unique suggestion for the next captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Notably, in the upcoming 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), RCB will be without the services of Virat Kohli as a leader of the side. Kohli had stepped down from the captaincy
The much-awaited first Test between South Africa and India started at Supersport Park in Centurion on December 26. The three-match leg is a pretty vital one for the visitors, having not won any series in the rainbow nation before. The last time India toured South Africa in 2018, they lost the battle by 2-1 under Virat
Apart from some of the most exciting Test matches, 2021 has also been a tremendous year for some batters across the different teams. England skipper Joe Root is the highest run-getter this year, while Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has the best average among players who have scored more than 500 runs. Speaking about the
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has revealed his Test team of 2021, featuring players who rocked the charts this year. Chopra has picked a maximum of four stars from India, followed by two each from Pakistan, England and New Zealand, and the remaining one from Sri Lanka. Starting with the openers, Chopra went with Indian
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his India squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, starting December 26 in Centurion. In his formidable troika, Chopra left out vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and young gun Shubman Gill, who was the third-highest run-scorer for his side in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have until November 30 to decide the four cricketers they have to retain. Notably, as per players’ retention rules for IPL 2022, franchises are supposed to retain four players with a combination of either two Indians and as many overseas or three Indians and one foreign player. Ahead of
Indian opener Shubman Gill was quite impressive during India’s first innings of the ongoing Kanpur Test against New Zealand. Gill was making his comeback in the red-ball format after the injury which had ruled him out of the England Tests. Gill batted well against the quality pace and spin attack of Black Caps and smashed
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other major cricketing nations for doing injustice with the Associate Members. Chopra opined that the international apex body only invites associate countries to the major ICC event, which comes once a year. The cricketer-turned-commentator reckoned if the ICC wants to make cricket
After Team India’s embarrassing 10-wicket loss against Pakistan in their first match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai, many experts opined that India should make some changes in their playing XI. India’s next match in the multi-team tournament is scheduled on Sunday (October 31) against New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked his playing XI of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The fourteenth season of the cash-rich league was completed on Friday (October 15), when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final to win their fourth IPL title. Chopra took to his official Twitter
Rajasthan Royals (RR) sealed a thrilling win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) the 32nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. After put in to bat, Rajasthan openers Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave their side a brilliant start, smashing 36 and 49 runs respectively. Middle-order batter
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has lambasted England players for pulling out of the upcoming second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled to resume from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Notably, just a few days ago, the English trio of Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes had decided to
England skipper Joe Root is in the form of his life. In the ongoing Test series against India, Root has already scored 507 runs in three matches at a phenomenal average of 126.75. The right-handed batter has smashed three hundreds and a half-century, with an unbeaten 180 being his highest score. On the other hand,
Ever since India lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, questions are being raised on Virat Kohli‘s leadership as Team India has not won a single ICC tournament under his captaincy. Naturally, the comparisons have been made with former India skipper MS Dhoni, who was arguably the most successful leader of the
There is no doubt that the current New Zealand team is one of the best sides in the world, especially in the longest format of the game. Recently, they proved their excellence by defeating mighty India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Rose Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand are the number one ranked
New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Southampton’s Rose Bowl on Wednesday. The contest was heading towards a draw when Virat Kohli & Co. faltered on the sixth day, making way for the Kiwis to chase a meagre 139. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and middle-order batter
The maiden World Test Championship (WTC) started with the Ashes 2019 series in August. Since then, 59 Test matches have been played as a part of the inaugural season, with India and New Zealand occupying the top two spots in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test rankings and qualifying for the final to be played
Cricket has come a long way since its first international match between England and Australia in 1877. The rules have changed with the introduction of white-ball cricket. Fielding restrictions, use of two balls in ODIs and many others swing the game favouring the batters. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently, on his YouTube channel, came