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IND-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI: All you need to know, probable XI, head to head

Indian Women’s team is set to face New Zealand Women in the first ODI of a three-match series on Thursday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The crucial ODI series marks a pivotal phase in both teams' preparations for the prestigious ODI World Cup in 2025. The ODI series against New Zealand provides a vital opportunity for India to fine-tune their squad and strategies ahead of the World Cup. With the tournament just around the corner, each match will serve as a…

Oct 23, 2024

“Ultimately, everyone is judged”: Gautam Gambhir’s remarks on KL Rahul’s form

Indian batter KL Rahul has been under intense scrutiny amid his deteriorating form but Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the batter to come out vigourously. In the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, Rahul was out for a six-ball duck in the first innings and in the second innings he managed to gather 12 off 16. India also had lost the game by eight wickets after being bowled out for 46 in their first innings. This was India’s…

Oct 23, 2024

IND vs NZ 2nd Test: India likely XI as they aim to level the series against New Zealand eying history

As the second Test match between India and New Zealand approaches, set to begin on Thursday in Pune, in the ongoing three-match series, the spotlight is going to be on team India, who will head into the clash on the back of a defeat in the first Test. After a dominant performance in the first game, where New Zealand secured a comprehensive victory to lead the series 1-0, the second game holds huge importance. The defeat has left India eager to regroup and…

Oct 23, 2024

Marnus Labuschagne look to target Kohli with bouncers

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India , Australian player Marnus Labuschagne has made a bold declaration to target Indian batting supremo Virat Kohli with bouncers. Labuschagne, who is a part-time bowler, is ready to unleash a barrage of short-pitched deliveries aimed at unsettling Kohli. Labuschagne said he has never touched 135 kmph mark…

Oct 23, 2024

Mitchell Santner to lead NZ against SL

Mitchell Santner is set to lead New Zealand on their upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka after being named as the team’s interim skipper for the Sri Lanka series. Santner will be captaining the side in two T20I and three ODIs. In the 15-member squad, New Zealand have handed maiden call-ups to allrounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay . New Zealand Cricket (NZC) also confirmed that a call on the…

Oct 23, 2024

Noor Ahmad returns as Afghanistan name squad for Bangladesh ODIs

Afghanistan have announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh , set to begin next month. The team comes off a recent victory against South Africa , where they showcased impressive performances to seal the series 2-1. Their win against South Africa must have boosted their confidence. In light of this success, the selectors have made two notable additions to the squad. Afghanistan have brought in opening…

Oct 23, 2024

PAK vs ENG: England recall Rehan Ahmed for final Test

England have picked Rehan Ahmed as they named their playing XI for the final and deciding Test match against Pakistan, beginning on October 24 in Rawalpindi. Rehan Ahmed will assist fellow spinners Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir in the turning conditions in Rawalpindi. Rehan’s inclusion in the team comes at the cost of pace bowling, with Brydon Carse and Matt Potts being dropped. Gus Atkinson is the only sole specialist…

Oct 22, 2024

SL vs WI 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka eye series as West Indies look for decisive outing

Sri Lanka and West Indies are preparing to take on each other in the second ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Having secured a victory in the first match, Sri Lanka now hold a 1-0 advantage and will aim to capitalise on their momentum to seal a series-clinching win. In the opening match of the series, Sri Lanka came out with a solid all-around performance, successfully chasing…

Oct 22, 2024

“They hated me up top”: Steve Smith on his return to No.4

Australian batting supremo Steve Smith has expressed that teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne’s hatred against him was the significant reason behind his return to the erstwhile No.4 position in Test. Steve Smith, who himself had put his name forward to open the batting for Australia in Tests alongside Usman Khawaja amid David Warner’s retirement from international cricket, said that he relished the experiment.

Oct 22, 2024

Jos Buttler ruled out of West Indies ODIs, Liam Livingstone to lead

England captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against West Indies due to a calf injury. This setback comes as a significant blow to his return to the competitive cricket. Buttler, who has been a pivotal figure in the squad, will now be sidelined as the team prepares for the series, starting next week, under the leadership of Liam Livingstone . In Buttler’s absence, Liam Livingstone has been named the…

Oct 22, 2024

Williamson to miss second Test against India

New Zealand will continue to miss the services of batting legend Kane Williamson as he is set to miss the second Test match against India, beginning on October 24 in Pune. Williamson continues to recover from a groin strain because of which he also missed the opening Test that New Zealand won by eight wickets. Williamson had already not travelled to India with the squad as he he was recovering from the injury picked up during the tour of Sri Lanka.…

Oct 22, 2024

NZ-W vs SA-W: The White Ferns clinch maiden T20 World Cup title

In a historic moment for New Zealand Women , the team clinched their maiden T20I World Cup title by defeating South Africa Women by 32 runs in a thrilling final on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The team is on top of the world after a compelling battle with South Africa as they were able to secure an emphatic victory. Asked to bat, New Zealand Women set a challenging target of 158…

Oct 21, 2024