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South Africa's premier fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and the remainder of the ongoing SA20 tournament due to a significant back injury. Nortje has been out of action since the T20I World Cup last year. This unfortunate development is a major blow for South African, with Nortje being considered as one of the most promising bowlers for South Africa. His replacement will be named in the coming…
Cricket Australia has confirmed an adjustment to its upcoming tour of Sri Lanka , with an additional ODI match added to the itinerary. Both sides were earlier scheduled to play One-Off ODI but an extra game has been added to their schedule. This move aims to provide the Australian team with extra preparation ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to begin from February 19. The tour, which…
India’s dynamic batter Shreyas Iyer has cemented his reputation as a reliable and bankable player for the team following his stellar performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he plundered 530 runs in 11 innings. Meanwhile, Iyer has expressed his readiness to take on the middle-order responsibility for the team. He was one of the four Indian players to score more than 500 runs at the ODI World Cup 2023. “Absolutely.…
In a bold statement, former England cricketer David Lloyd has opined that Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli’s time in Test cricket is over, claiming that the former Indian captain has gone past his prime and may no longer be the force he once was in the longest format of the game. His remarks follow Virat Kohli’s disastrous performance with bat in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. “Virat Kohli…
In the 22nd match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, Khulna Tigers will be facing Chittagong Kings on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. Khulna Tigers, who are sitting on fifth place in the points table, have played five games. They have only registered two victories, suffering defeats in two matches. They have four points and a positive NRR of +0.130. Their last match against Rangpur Riders ended in…
India Women are hoping for a series sweep as they gear up to face Ireland Women in the third and final ODI on Wednesday at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. Having secured commanding victories in the first two matches, India carry a formidable 2-0 lead in the series. In the opening encounter of the series, India displayed exemplary batting prowess, chasing down (238) in (34.3) overs. Stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana, Pratika…
Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma , who has been enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, has joined Mumbai’s squad for their training session ahead of the second phase of Ranji Trophy. Rohit Sharma’s decision indicates his intention to find his rhythm and make a strong comeback after struggling with form in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Mumbai team is gearing up for sixth-round fixture against Jammu and…
Indian batting star Virat Kohli has found his future under a cloud following a string of poor performances during the recent Test series against Australia. The mouth-watering Border-Gavaskar Trophy turned into a challenging ordeal for Kohli, as he faced an unusually long run of poor form. His failure to score significant runs in the series raised questions about his current position in the Indian team. Kohli scored only 190 runs in his nine innings. Adding fuel to the fire…
Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has spoken out on his omission from the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy . Litton Das was notably absent from the squad announced for the prestigious tournament. His exclusion also raised eyebrows, given his stature as a key figure in team’s batting line-up. However, Das maintained that his exclusion was due to his poor form. "The Champions Trophy selection…
In the seventh match of the ongoing SA20 , Pretoria Capitals will be clashing with Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Tuesday at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Pretoria Capitals’ last game, which was against Durban Super Giants, was abandoned due to heavy rainfall. Each team received two points. Meanwhile, they are yet to win a game in the ongoing tournament after suffering defeat in their first match. Heading into their third…
High-quality pacers Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have been added to South Africa’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Both players have been on the sidelines following their respective injuries. They have been out of action for a long period. Anrich Nortje was out with a toe injury, while Ngidi was away with a groin injury. Nortje made his last appearance in ODIs in 2023. Ngidi, on the other hand, has been away from international…
As per reports, the 18th season of the blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 21, with the opening match scheduled to be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final is scheduled to be played at the same venue on May 25. Earlier, the tournament was scheduled to be played from March 14 to May 25, but the change in dates, according to reports, is due to Champions Trophy final, which is to be played on March 9. With this…
