The Ravichandran Ashwin vs Marnus Labuschagne battle has been touted by many as a duel between ‘two of the greatest cricket theorists’. While the entire Australian batting unit is wary of the threat that Ashwin possesses, it’s the match-up between him and Marnus Labuschagne that has arguably got fans the most intrigued. When Labuschagne was
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins made it clear on Wednesday that his side is not bothered by the discussion regarding the pitch in Nagpur ahead of the first Test match starting February 9. Ian Healy started the controversy by saying that the hosts will be making the pitch in order to suit their game plan and
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim said that he was unfairly left out of the team.© AFP Eyeing a comeback into the team, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim said he is still trying to figure out as to why he was dropped from the national side, despite performing regularly. Imad, who will lead the Karachi Kings in the
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will start on Thursday with India geared up to face the ever-competitive Australia in Nagpur in the first Test. There is a lot of interest regarding the Indian batting order. With a plethora of talents, it isn’t yet confirmed as to what is India’s playing XI for the series opener. Former India
Gary Ballance became only the second Test batsman after Kepler Wessels to score a century for two countries, hitting an unbeaten 137 for Zimbabwe against the West Indies in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Needing at least 248 runs in reply to a West Indies’ declaration of 447-6 to avoid a possible follow-on, Zimbabwe declared at 379-9
File image of an India-Pakistan cricket contest.© AFP The tussle between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the host venue of the 2023 Asia Cup doesn’t seem to end. The Asia Cup is supposed to be hosted in Pakistan but BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who
Tagenarine Chanderpaul made an unbeaten double century after setting a new West Indies record of 336 for the first wicket with Kraigg Brathwaite on Monday before the tourists declared at 447-6 in the first Test against Zimbabwe. The opening stand at the Queens Sports Club in the southwestern city of Bulawayo surpassed the 298-run partnership
File image of India batter Shafali Verma© AFP Batting let India down once again as they collapsed like a pack of cards to suffer a 44-run loss to Australia in a low-scoring Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cape Town on Monday. Asked to field, the Indian bowlers blew away the Australian top order
File photo of Ravi Shastri© BCCI The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is around the corner with the first match starting in Nagpur on Thursday. It is a contest of the top two teams in ICC Test rankings with a spot in the final of the World Test Championship in line. Spin is likely to play a great
Tagenarine Chanderpaul scored a century for West Indies© Twitter An opening double-century stand from openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put the West Indies in the ascendancy against Zimbabwe in the first Test match in Bulawayo. In control for large periods across day one and two, the pair’s biggest threat seemingly came from inclement weather,
ZIM vs WI, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: West Indies were 221/0 at stumps on Sunday.© AFP ZIM vs WI, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights:An opening double-century stand from openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put the West Indies in the ascendancy against Zimbabwe in the first Test match in Bulawayo. In control for large periods
Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India’s chances of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order’s form. The legendary batter added that the Indian bowlers will have to show a marked improvement in testing conditions at the marquee event beginning on Friday in South Africa. “India’s chances will be largely
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to shift Asia Cup from Pakistan and decide on an alternate venue in March as BCCI secretary Jay Shah and PCB chairman Najam Sethi discussed the issue during a formal meeting in Bahrain on Saturday. All heads of ACC member nations attended the emergent meeting which was called
Virat Kohli practices ahead of India-Australia Test series© Twitter The Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be played between India and Australia is just around the corner and Virat Kohli looks all set to trouble Aussie bowlers with his stylish batting display. The former Indian cricket team skipper shared a picture of practice ahead of the first Test
Shahid Afridi tweeted this image of Shaheen and Ansha.© Twitter Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi‘s daughter Ansha on Friday got married to star pacer Shaheen Afridi in a grand ceremony in Karachi. The occasion was graced by several Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam. After the wedding, Afridi tweeted a special note for the couple.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has ridiculed a reported proposal by South Australia to bring the new year’s Test to the Adelaide Oval from Sydney, saying it is unthinkable. Just like the Boxing Day Test is synonymous with the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has historically been hosting the first fixture of
India began training ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 against Australia in Nagpur on Friday. The Men in Blue will face a tough test from Australia, who is the number one ranked Test side. The first Test will be played in Nagpur between February 9 and 13. The Board of Control for Cricket in India
Virat Kohli in action during India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup 2022.© Instagram The India vs Pakistan match in T20 World Cup last year was one of the most-tight affairs between the sides. Needing 28 runs off the last eight balls for a win, India were reeling behind in the game, but Virat