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England have named an unchanged XI for the second Test match of the three-match series against New Zealand , with Jacob Bethell retaining his place in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Ollie Pope will continue to keep the gloves as the stand-in wicketkeeper. England are leading the three-match series 1-0 after thumping New Zealand by eight wickets in the first game. England had to make late adjustments in their XI ahead of the first…
South Africa and England Women will be locking horns in the first ODI match of the three-match series on Wednesday at Diamond Oval, Kimberley. Before the ODIs, both sides were involved in a three-match T20I series, which England Women swept 3-0. In all three T20Is, England Women registered sizeable wins to create their dominance on South Africa. Now, heading into the ODI series, South Africa Women will be under huge pressure to stage their…
In a massive achievement, Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win in West Indies since 2009, defeating the hosts by (101) runs in the second Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. The victory not only secured Bangladesh first win in the Caribbean in over a decade but also helped them tie the two-match series 1-1, as the West Indies failed to chase down a target of (287). Earlier, choosing to bat after winning the toss, visitors were in early trouble as…
Pakistan’s classy batter Babar Azam has found himself under enormous pressure following his poor form in the white-ball cricket. He has failed over and again to blow off criticism that he has been receiving for his below par outings. In the last few months, Babar hasn’t been able to put on an impressive performance, prompting time and again former cricketers and cricket pundits to give their opinions. One such opinion has come from none other…
Bangladesh have unveiled their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies , set to begin on December 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the team in the absence of regular skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto , who has been sidelined due to a groin injury. Mehidy Hasan is also leading the side in the ongoing two-match Test series against West Indies. Another notable absentee…
As Australia gear up to face India in the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the focus will be on Australian batters as to how they will deal with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah , who was the mastermind behind their downfall in the first Test, claiming eight wickets across both innings. However, Australia had one standout batter in Travis Head, who, with his composed approach, reached 50. Belligerent Head had…
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has credited his outstanding performance in the first Test against Australia to the crucial advice he received from fellow Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the game. Siraj’s fiery spell in the match earned him five wickets, playing a crucial role in India’s 295-run victory. The fast bowler revealed that Bumrah provided him with key insights and strategic guidance that helped him fine-tune his bowling. Siraj entered the…
Zimbabwe and Pakistan will face off in the second T20I of their ongoing three-match series on Tuesday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Pakistan lead the series 1-0 after securing a commanding win in the first match. The opening game saw Pakistan showcasing their strong batting and bowling performance, giving them an early advantage in the series. Zimbabwe, however, will be eager to bounce back and level the series in this must-win encounter. As…
Indian veteran Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the growing discussion surrounding Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captaincy in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. According to Ashwin, the highly talented batter Virat Kohli is set to return as the skipper of RCB for the upcoming season. This growing chatter comes in the wake of the franchise's decision to part ways with Faf du Plessis, who previously led the team. Meanwhile…
In a crushing blow to South Africa , pacer Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test match against Sri Lanka and the upcoming multi-format series against Pakistan. The massive setback comes in the wake of a groin injury to Coetzee. He sustined the injury while bowling on day four of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Durham. Kwena Maphaka will be replacing Coetzee in the squad. As for Maphaka, he made his debut…
Kane Williamson , New Zealand’s former captain, has etched his name into the history books as the first New Zealand batter to complete 9,000 runs in Test cricket. This remarkable achievement came during the ongoing first Test match against England at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Williamson, who missed the India series due to an injury, has made his superb return to action, further cementing his legacy. Williamson joins an elite group of cricketers worldwide who…
Recently, Australia’s explosive batter Glenn Maxwell shared a chilling incident from his time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Indian Premier League (IPL), involving the ever-popular Virat Kohli. The incident, which took place during a car journey from the team hotel to the stadium, saw Kohli and Maxwell being hounded by fans. Indian batter Virat Kohli, who is a global icon, is one of the most revered stars and has a lot of fan following not only in India but…
