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The 10th match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League will have the battle between Fortune Barishal and Durbar Rajshahi on Monday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. Both Fortune Barishal and Durbar Rajshahi are placed on fourth and fifth spots in the points table. Fortune Barishal, who have played two games so far in the tournament, registered victory in their first game, while their second match ended in a…
In the wake of India's disappointing 1-3 loss to Australia in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy , former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has called for senior players in the national team to play more domestic cricket. BGT ended in disappointment for India, who were hoping to revive themselves after coming into the series on the back of a series defeat against New Zealand at home. Team's top-order once again struggled in key moments…
In the 26th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL), Perth Scorchers will be facing off against Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday at Perth Stadium, Perth. Perth Scorchers took the beating of Sydney Thunder in their last match, losing the game by four wickets. While, Melbourne Renegades were outperformed by Melbourne Stars in their last game. In the points table, Perth Scorchers feature in top four, sitting…
The recently concluded Test series against Australia saw Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma face intense scrutiny as they struggled to deliver with the bat. The duo found themselves under utter pressure, enduring a slump that has raised questions about their future in the longest format of the game. India, on the other hand, suffered a 1-3 series loss after being decimated by Australia in the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Sunday. Amidst the…
In a gripping finale to one of the most competitive and dramatic Test series in recent memory, Australia registered a comprehensive six-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Sunday to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. With this win, Australia wrapped up a 3-1 series victory, marking a dominant return to BGT supremacy. Beau Webster (39) and Travis Head (34)…
New Zealand and Sri Lanka are once again preparing to get into action as they are set to face off in the first ODI of their three-match series on Sunday at Basin Reserve, Wellington. With New Zealand coming off a successful T20I series win, the upcoming ODI series is going to be another captivating spectacle. New Zealand's 2-1 victory in the preceding T20I series has provided them with a significant boost in confidence, and they will be…
Following Rohit Sharma's absence from the ongoing fifth Test match against Australia , retirement talks had gained traction, however Sharma has insisted that he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia, refuting any claims of retirement. Rohit Sharma's decision to sit out the fifth Test was a matter of personal choice and not due to being dropped by the selectors. In Rohit's absence, Jasprit Bumrah is leading the side. Over the…
Zimbabwe are gearing up for an exciting challenge as they prepare to host Ireland for a highly anticipated multi-format series in February 2025. The series, which will feature ODIs, T20Is, and Tests , marks a key moment for Zimbabwe in their progress. The tour will commence with a One-Off Test match, scheduled to be played from February 6 to 10 in Bulawayo. Later, both siedes will play three ODIs and as many…
India's performance on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney was again a flopped show, with top-order batters again surrendering to Australian bowlers. Hoping to make a positive impact after deciding to bat, India could only muster 185 runs in their first innings, with their classy batters failing to execute their plans effectively. Australia’s bowling attack, led by Scott Boland , made it tough for Indian batters…
In the 22nd match of the ongoing Big Bash League , Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder will be fighting against each other on Friday at Perth Stadium, Perth. Perth Scorchers are doing well, sitting on the second spot in the points table with three victories and two defeats from five games. They have six points along with the positive NRR of +0.958. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder also remain in good spirit, maintaining their…
Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced his decision to step down from his role as the captain of Bangladesh men's T20I team. Meanwhile, Shanto is expected to continue to lead the team in both the ODI and Test formats. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Shanto informed the BCB of his decision to relinquish the T20I captaincy and the board accepted it. Earlier, Shanto was not eager to lead the side following the home series against South Africa. Moreover, he…
As the second and final Test match between South Africa and Pakistan kicks off this Friday in Cape Town, all eyes will be on Pakistan, who are hoping to stage their comeback to level the series 1-1. The Proteas are currently leading the series 1-0, following a nail-biting victory in the first Test match. On the back of their victory in the first Test, South Africa also booked their seat in the World Test Championship final. Now, with the series on the line…
