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“Because of him only”: Abhishek Sharma on his century

India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma , who rose to the occasion with his spectacular 135-run knock in India’s fifth and final T20I against England at Wankhede on Sunday, showed a great courage and a fearless approach. Demonstrating his high-class batting, Abhishek Sharma unleashed a brutal assault on England bowlers, pounding them all over the ground to carry India to their fourth-highest T20I total (247). Following Abhishek’s batting blitz, India…

Feb 3, 2025

SL vs AUS 1st Test, day 4: Australia complete a sensation win

Australia have secured a massive win against Sri Lanka , thrashing them by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test on Saturday in Galle. In a contest, which was largely one-sided, Australians piled up a mammoth 654/6d in their first innings before their bowlers ripped through Sri Lankan batting lineup, bundling them out for (165). Matthew Kuhnemann led Sri Lanka’s demolition with a five-wicket haul. Forced to…

Feb 1, 2025

IND vs ENG 5th T20I: England look to restore pride against relentless India

India and England will face off in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With an unassailable 3-1 lead, India have already clinched the series, but the final encounter presents both teams with key opportunities. India would hope to end on a dominant note while England would look to salvage some pride. India have been the superior side throughout the series amid home conditions, coming out with aggressive…

Feb 1, 2025

“It is not a like-for-like replacement”: Jos Buttler on Rana’s controversial appearance as concussion substitute

Harshit Rana’s controversial appearance as the concussion substitute for Shivam Dube has sparked divided opinions after he claimed three vital wickets to help the side defeat England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I on Friday in Pune. With the victory, India claimed an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. All-rounder Shivam Dube, who plundered 53 runs off 34 , was hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Jamie…

Feb 1, 2025

Fakhar Zaman returns as Pakistan reveal Champions Trophy squad

Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, with explosive batter Fakhar Zaman making his return to the team. Faheem Ashraf also marks his return to the side since last playing international cricket in 2023. Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakeel and Abrar Ahmed have also been included in the squad. Young star Saim Ayub is unavailable due to an ankle injury he picked up during the South Africa Test. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the…

Feb 1, 2025

“They see it as a sign of weakness”: former Pakistan player warns country players ahead of India clash

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has suggested that Pakistan players shouldn’t get too friendly with their Indian counterparts during the match as it can be perceived as a sign of weakness. India and Pakistan will be locking horns in the biggest group stage clash of the Champions Trophy on February 23 at Dubai International Stadium. Moin, however, maintained that players should respect each other but at the…

Jan 31, 2025

Mitchell Owen secures deal with Paarl Royals after BBL whirlwind

Following a sizzling performance in the BBL final, Mitchell Owen has secured his first T20 deal, signing a contract with South African franchise Paarl Royals at SA20 . He recently led Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title victory with his monstrous 108-run knock. Owen played a stunning innings, becoming just the second batter after Jake Weatherald to reach the triple figures in a BBL final. The rising star capped off the season with 452…

Jan 31, 2025

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy

Australia’s rumbunctious all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy with a back injury. This comes as a crushing blow for Australia ahead of the blockbuster event. Marsh has been going through an excruciating period and he had also most recently lost his place to Beau Webster in the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Marsh played only one game in the BBL14, making his appearance…

Jan 31, 2025

Former Indian player comments on Kohli’s average in the wake of Smith'S 35th Test ton

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has emphasised that lack of runs for Virat Kohli in the longest format of the game has brought the worst average for him in comparison to the other players of fab 4 - Joe Root, Smith Smith and Kane Williamson . Chopra’s comments come in the wake of Steve Smith’s 35th Test century that he belted on day one of the ongoing first against Sri Lanka in Galle. Smith…

Jan 31, 2025

Jacob Duffy brought into NZ’s squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan

New Zealand have added Jacob Duffy to their squad for the upcoming ODI tri-Series in Pakistan, set to begin on February 8 in Lahore. The tri-series, which involves South Africa as well, will serve as a big platform in their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Duffy was instrumental for New Zealand in their recent white-ball series against Sri Lanka at home. He claimed four wickets in two ODIs and eight wickets in…

Jan 31, 2025

“I could not believe”: Former Indian cricketer recalls Virat Kohli’s weakness

Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli is participating in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match between Railways and Delhi being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Playing for his home team Delhi, Kohli is making his return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years. Virat Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who played in Uttar Pradesh’s match against Delhi in 2012, recalled…

Jan 30, 2025

ILT20 Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: All you need to know, playing XI, head-to-head

In the 26th match of the ongoing ILT20 tournament , Gulf Giants will be taking on MI Emirates on Friday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both sides are coming on the back of contrasting outcomes in their past encounters. Gulf Giants will enter the match with a defeat in their last match against Desert Vipers. Whereas, MI Emirates will head into the match on the back of a win in their last game against Desert Vipers.

Jan 30, 2025