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AUS vs IND 2nd Test, Day 2: India turn the screw as Jaiswal, Rahul remain unbeaten

In a brilliant turn of events in the ongoing first Test between India and Australia in Perth, India has managed to gain a significant lead after a dominant performance on Day 2 on Saturday in Perth. After dismissing Australia for a meagre 104 in their first innings, India’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul faced the Australian bowlers with relative ease, further consolidating their position on a pitch that has…

Nov 23, 2024

SA vs ENG 1st T20: After World Cup disappointments, both sides take on each other

South Africa Women and England Women are set to face each other in the first T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at Buffalo Park, East London. South Africa Women, under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, have been in powerful form as they recently finished as the runner-up at the T20I World Cup 2024, showcasing significant growth in all formats. Putting that disappointment aside, South Africa Women would hope to get back to winning times.…

Nov 23, 2024

Pakistan and Zimbabwe set to clash in the first ODI

Pakistan are gearing up for their next assignment as they are all set to face off against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of their three-match series, scheduled for Sunday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Pakistan, fresh off a thrilling and successful series win against Australia in their recent three-match series, will enter the contest with confidence. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be looking to make an impression and challenge their opponents.…

Nov 23, 2024

IPL 2025 Auction: All you need to know

The excitement surrounding the IPL 2025 mega auction is reaching fever pitch as the highly anticipated player auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. With a staggering 577 players from around the world putting their names forward, the two-day event will see the franchises secure the services of talented players. As teams prepare to bolster their squads for the upcoming season, the auction will also see some high-profile…

Nov 23, 2024

AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 1 Stumps: Bumrah’s blistering spell leaves Australia in lurch

Bumrah’s devastating spell left Australia in big trouble at the end of day one of the ongoing first Test match in Perth on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational spell that put Australia in deep trouble, leaving them on the backfoot at the end of the day. The plan for Bumrah worked perfectly fine as India successfully put pressure back on Australia at the close of the play on day one. After India batted first and struggled to set a competitive total, managing just…

Nov 22, 2024

Former Indian cricketer lashes out after KL Rahul’s controversial dismissal

Indian batter KL Rahul , who was comfortably negotiating Australian bowlers in the ongoing first Test match at Perth on Friday, was controversially given out. Rahul's dismissal touched off dividing opinions from former cricketers. Australia sent the decision upstairs after Rahul was not given out by the on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough for a caught-behind off Mitchell Starc. Snicko showed a spike when ball passed the bat but KL Rahul insisted that…

Nov 22, 2024

WI vs BAN 1st Test: Both sides gear up for the first encounter

West Indies and Bangladesh are all set to lock horns with each other in the first Test match, beginning on Friday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Bangladesh are coming on the back of a disastrous 0-2 series defeat against South Africa. Moreover, they will be without the services of their two of the most reliable players Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto , which will make things a lot harder for the…

Nov 22, 2024

Rohit Sharma to link up with India squad in Australia on November 24

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is expected to join the squad on November 24, which means he will be available to lead the side in the second day-night Test match against Australia. Ahead of the second Test, Rohit will also be part of India A squad for the practice match against Prime Minister XI in Canberra. The practice match will help Rohit Sharma gain much-needed momentum ahead of the second Test. In Rohit’s absence, pacer Jasprit Bumrah is leading the…

Nov 22, 2024

IPL 2025 dates revealed, to begin on March 14: Reports

The dates for the upcoming three editions of the cash-rich league Indian Premier League have been revealed. As per reports, IPL 2025 will begin on March 14 and the final will be held on May 25. While, the IPL 2026 will begin on March 15 and end on May 31. And the IPL 2027 will be played between March 14 and May 30. Though, the IPL has described the dates as windows, but the tournament is likely to be held without any tinkering with the…

Nov 22, 2024

Jofra Archer back to IPL auction

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to the IPL auction list after initially being omitted from the shortlist list. Archer earlier didn’t feature among 574 names the IPL sent to the franchises. Archer, who had been recovering from injuries and focusing on his fitness, recently made his comeback to international cricket ahead of the T20I World Cup. His return to the IPL auction signifies an important step for him to make his mark in the…

Nov 22, 2024

IPL 2025 mega auction won’t be a distraction: Pat Cummins

Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday admitted that there will be pressure on home side heading into the first Test match of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting on November 22 (Friday) in Perth. Australia will be out to break their losing streak to reclaim the BGT title, which has eluded them since 2014-15. It remains a heavy task for Australia to outplay India and lift the BGT title, but the host will be confident when they take the…

Nov 21, 2024

AUS vs IND 1st Test: All you need to know

Both India and Australia have gone through rigorous training in the build-up to the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Friday (November 22) in Perth. This time for the first time since 1991-92, the series will have five Test matches. In the first match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will register his absence as his family welcomed a second child, a baby boy, over the weekend. In his absence, pacer…

Nov 21, 2024