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Hope there is way to schedule IPL later in the year: Jos Buttler

IPL is “massive” in terms of stature and it is a “big shame” that it cannot be held at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said star England batsman Jos Buttler, who is expecting the cash-rich event to be slotted later in the year. The deadly contagion has claimed more than 120 Indian lives […]

March 29, 2022

Are Australia scared of Virat Kohli?

There’s always been something about Australia and Virat Kohli. You look at Kohli and the history he’s had with Australia. The Australian players, the support staff and even the media are constantly talking about one man, and that is Virat Kohli. You look at Australia’s latest cricket documentary ‘The Test’, everybody is talking about Kohli. […]

March 29, 2022

Yuvraj Singh: Rohit Sharma in his early days reminded me on Inzamam-ul-Haq

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that Rohit Sharma reminded him of Pakistan batting legend Inzamam-ul-Haq in his early days. The flamboyant India vice-captain made his ODI debut in June 2007 while his maiden T20 game came during the World Cup later that year against England, where unfortunately Rohit didn’t get a chance to […]

March 29, 2022

Steven O’Keefe retires from first-class cricket

Former Australia Test spinner Steven O’Keefe has retired from first class cricket after being omitted from New South Wales’ list of contracted players for the next domestic season. The 35-year-old left-armer, who took 35 wickets in nine tests including 12 in a match against India at Pune in 2017 confirmed Sunday his first class career […]

March 29, 2022

Pat Cummins still hopeful about IPL 2020

The costliest foreign player in Indian Premier League, Pat Cummins says everyone, including his team Kolkata Knight Riders, is still hopeful of the 13th edition of the T20 event to go ahead sometime later. The Australian, however, conceded that the priority now is to minimise the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The IPL was originally […]

March 29, 2022

CSK spinner Sai Kishore was looking forward to IPL debut but taking postponement in his stride

Young Tamil Nadu spinner R Sai Kishore on Thursday recalled his “invaluable” learnings from the likes of M S Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings‘ preparatory camp before it was abruptly called off due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Postponed till April 15, it is unlikely that the IPL will take place in the near […]

March 29, 2022

Rajasthan Royals open to shortened IPL among Indian players only: CEO Barthakur

Even a shortened IPL with just Indian players would be good enough in these “extraordinary times”, Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur said on Wednesday, revealing that a final call on the glitzy event’s fate is unlikely to be taken before April 15. The top executive spelt out his franchise’s wish even as the number of […]

March 29, 2022

Rub of green: Mumbai CA to ensure iconic Maidan grounds maintain their sheen

It’s been a while since the sound of red cherry hitting the sweet spot of a bat was heard across the iconic ‘Maidan’ grounds here as there has been minimum activity in the ‘Maximum City’ amid a 21-day national lockdown owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The normally buzzing iconic Azad, Oval and Cross Maidans that […]

March 29, 2022

Watch: Mohammed Shami pummels a 92m six to bring up amazing Test fifty amidst riled up English players

India came into the fifth day of this second Test match against England at Lord’s under pressure. They were 181/6 (leady of 154) and all hopes were on Rishabh Pant to get them to fighting total. Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri and co would’ve hoped that the wicket-keeper batsman can take the attack to England and […]

March 29, 2022

Predictions and cricket betting tips for IPL 2020

IPL will be heading into its thirteenth year come September and Mumbai Indians have been one of the dominant teams of the competition since its inception. Current champions and one of only two sides to have the honour of claiming more than one title, there are no surprises why they’re considered favourites this year as […]

March 29, 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: An Indian hero and a global icon

It was going to happen sooner rather than later, and on Saturday, 15 August, Mahendra Singh Dhoni ended the mystery surrounding his international future. The former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket, pulling down the curtains on a magnificent 15-year career. Dhoni’s retirement did not come as a major surprise; he turned 39 […]

March 29, 2022

‘Only rain can stop Babar Azam’ — Blessing Muzarabani, who has Babar’s number, disagrees

Babar Azam is inarguably one of the world’s best contemporary all-format batsmen right now. But there is one bowler that even the Pakistan captain hasn’t quite yet got the wood over and that is Zimbabwe’s young, promising speedster Blessing Muzarabani. The 24-year-old tall right-arm seamer has dismissed the modern-day Pakistani batting giant five times in […]

March 29, 2022

IPL 2020 In UAE: Will Australia And England Players Miss Matches?

It is final now, England & Australian cricketers will miss the first week of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). The IPL franchises will have to play the first 1-2 games without the star cricketers from England & Australia in their squads. Be it Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, or David Warner – IPL franchises will […]

March 29, 2022

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri conversation for WTC Final leaked during the pre-departure press conference

The Indian men’s team have flown to the United Kingdom (UK) and now have two weeks before the all-important World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. Virat Kohli and co are likely to undergo hard quarantine for three days before they can resume practice. Before the Indian team boarded the flight to London, skipper […]

March 29, 2022

Watch: India’s dressing room gives a rousing welcome to Shami & Bumrah at lunch break after terrific partnership

India were in a difficult position when they lost Rishabh Pant in the fourth over of the fifth day of this second Test match against England at Lord’s. The score read just 194/7 and the lead stood at 167 runs. Ishant Sharma fell not too long after and India were reduced to 209/8. It seemed […]

March 29, 2022

WATCH: Mohammed Shami unfurls a drool-worthy, perfect cover drive off Moeen Ali

As the second Test match between England and India at Lord’s went into the fifth day, England had their noses ahead. India were 181/6 and had a lead of 154 runs. Rishabh Pant was the only recognised batter in the middle and India had four potential No. 11s. Hence, India would’ve pinned all their hopes […]

March 29, 2022

Breaking Down Nicholas Pooran and the method to his T20 madness

Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive batting and his exceptional fielding abilities caught many eyes in the recently concluded IPL and made him a household name all across the cricketing globe. He has always been an attacking batsman right from his U-19 days where he played an outstanding innings against Australia scoring 143 runs out of the team […]

March 29, 2022

BBL 10: Hobart Hurricanes Team Preview, Squad And Fantasy Cheat Sheet For Big Bash League 2020-21 Season

A profound look into the signings, team news and players availability of the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2020 Big Bash League (BBL 10) along with a fantasy cheat sheet providing the fantasy potential of the Hobart Hurricanes players. Coach: A Griffith Captain: M Wade, P Handscomb (Stand-in) BBL 09 Finish: Eliminator Loss Hobart Hurricanes (BBL […]

March 29, 2022

Sydney Sixers Team Preview, Squad and Fantasy Cheat Sheet for Big Bash League 2020-21 season

A profound look into the signings, team news and players availability of the Sydney Sixers for the 2020 Big Bash League along with a fantasy cheat sheet providing the fantasy potential of the Sydney Sixers players. Coach: G Shipperd Captain: M Henriques BBL 09 Finish: Champions Sydney Sixers (BBL 10) – Off-Season Signings/Trades: Sydney Sixers […]

March 29, 2022

Melbourne Renegades – BBL 10 fantasy team preview

A profound look into the signings, team news and players availability of the Melbourne Renegades for the 2020 Big Bash League along with a fantasy cheat sheet providing the fantasy potential of the Melbourne Renegades players. Coach: M Klinger Captain: A Finch BBL 09 Finish: Wooden spoon Melbourne Renegades (BBL 10) – Off-Season Signings/Trades After […]

March 29, 2022

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