Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
On Saturday, Napier will be the stage for an exciting clash between New Zealand and Pakistan as they face off in the first ODI of their three-match series. Both teams have a lot at stake in this match, with New Zealand brimming with confidence after their dominant 4-1 victory in the preceding five-match T20I series, while Pakistan look to bounce back, bolstered by the return of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan . New…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has expressed confidence in Virat Kohli’s ability to handle the spin challenges very well against CSK. RCB and CSK will square off against each other in the eighth match of the IPL, scheduled to be played on Friday at Chepauk. Spin is expected to dominate the proceedings in Chennai, but Karthik believes that Kohli, in recent times, has adjusted himself very well against…
Zimbabwe are gearing up for an exciting and action-packed summer of cricket as they prepare to host two top-tier international teams— South Africa and New Zealand —for a mix of Test matches and T20I fixtures. Zimbabwe are set to play Test cricket against South Africa for the first time since December 2017 and they are hosting them for the first time after August 2014. Against New Zealand, they would play since…
In a few hours from now, the ongoing Indian Premier League is about to witness another thrilling showdown as Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face off in what promises to be an intense, high-octane encounter on Friday in Chennai. Both teams, loaded with star power and coming off dominant victories in their previous games, will be looking to make a statement in this crucial showdown. Both CSK and RCB…
Ahead of the high-octane clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the immense impact Virat Kohli has on the IPL. According to Gaikwad, facing Kohli brings a heightened sense of anticipation and excitement to every match. With a stellar international career and an undeniable ability to turn games in his favour, Kohli is widely regarded as one of the…
Carrying on with their hard-hitting form, dangerous batters Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran blasted Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling five-wicket IPL win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second match of the tournament on Thursday at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Both Marsh and Pooran smashed 52 and 70 respectively to help LSG pull off their first win of the season. The LSG side showcased both resilience…
Riding high on confidence following their stunning victory over KKR in the IPL opener on March 22, RCB are gearing up to face powerhouse team Chennai Super Kings in their next match, scheduled to be held on latter’s home turf at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday. Despite getting off to a promising start, RCB face an uphill task against CSK, who have a bold record in Chennai. In last 17 years, RCB have not been able to beat…
Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has praised the rise of Shreyas Iyer, underscoring the huge improvement he has brought about in last 12 months. Ganguly’s remarks come after Iyer’s exceptional performance in PBKS’s match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday In Ahmedabad, where he slammed an unbeaten 97-run knock to take his side over the line in an 11-run victory. Under the leadership of Iyer, Punjab recorded a sizzling start to their campaign at the…
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off against Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday in the 7th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League in what promises to be a high-voltage battle at home ground of SRH, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad are riding a wave of confidence, entering this game on the back of a dominant win in their opening match of the season against Rajasthan Royals. Hyderabad, known for their explosive…
England veteran Moeen Ali repaid the faith, claiming 2 for 23 from four overs as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders overcame Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday in Guwahati. Replacing Sunil Narine, who missed the game due to illness, Moeen Ali, along with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy , who returned with 2 for 17, restricted RR to 151 for 9. Claiming the wickets Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana, Moeen Ali played a…
In a big blow to New Zealand, wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan due to a fractured hand. This unfortunate injury has put New Zealand team in a difficult position, as many of their seasoned campaigners are already out of the series due to their IPL commitments. Latham was due to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Mitchell Santner, who is busy playing IPL. Now, with…
Spectacular Quinton de Kock played a brutally brilliant knock as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets to register their first win of the season on Wednesday in Guwahati. Quinton de Kock (97*) churned out a breathtaking knock to secure his wounded team’s win as they bounced back from a depressing loss to RCB in the IPL opener on March 22. The victory also marked a much-needed boost for KKR, who successfully chased down a target of 152 in just…
