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WATCH: Shaheen nearly ends Rizwan’s T20 World Cup with brutal snorter in practice game

Shaheen Shah has been in sensational form in recent times, ripping batting lineups apart in the National T20 Cup recently. His sensational run, where he picked up 12 wickets in just 6 games for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has expectedly riled up many expectations back in Pakistan, and they are desperate to watch their star bowler rip […]

March 29, 2022

James Foster appointed KKR fielding coach for IPL 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday roped in former England wicketkeeper James Foster as their fielding coach for IPL 2020. The appointment was confirmed by the franchise in its official twitter handle. Foster will replace former Assam cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh, who had joined the franchise before the last edition. The 39-year-old Foster played seven Tests, […]

March 29, 2022

Kings XI Punjab owner Ness Wadia: No human life worth sacrificing for IPL

“No human life is worth sacrificing for IPL which should not take place if the situation doesn’t improve in two-three weeks,” said co-owner of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab Ness Wadia following the BCCI’s decision to suspend the T20 tournament till April 15 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Wadia, who spoke to the […]

March 29, 2022

BCCI explores alternate venues after Delhi shuts doors on IPL matches due to COVID-19

The Delhi government’s refusal to allow any IPL matches in the city owing to the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the BCCI’s woes with the Board now looking for alternate venues in “willing” states to conduct a closed-door edition. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said that the national capital will not have […]

March 29, 2022

How will BCCI ensure workload management of injury-prone players during IPL?

Workload management is back in focus ahead of the IPL, in another World Cup year, and the BCCI plans to take extra care of injury-prone players like Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya. Skipper Virat Kohli had put in a lot of emphasis on workload management before the IPL last year but most players, […]

March 29, 2022

No change of stance on Dhoni’s future, he “has to” perform in IPL for India comeback

The addition of two new members, including the chairman, in the national selection committee has not changed the panel’s stance on MS Dhoni, who will “have to perform” in the upcoming IPL to be considered for T20 World Cup selection, a top BCCI official told PTI. The Sunil Joshi-led selection panel met for the first […]

March 29, 2022

IPL 2020: Dark horses Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) bolstered by experienced support staff

With the new season of the IPL just around the corner, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Saturday announced their Anil Kumble-led support staff for the 13th edition. At the helm is former India captain Kumble who will serve as head coach and director of cricket operations. He will be supported by assistant coach Andy Flower, […]

March 29, 2022

IPL 2020 News: Delhi Capitals’ Chris Woakes pulls out of IPL

Delhi Capitals’ Chris Woakes has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) to stay fresh ahead of England’s home Test summer, according to a media report. Englishman Woakes, who was bought for Rs 1.5 crore by Delhi Capitals at IPL auction, has not played a T20 since August 2018, and last played a […]

March 29, 2022

Sourav Ganguly: IPL very much on, measures taken to tackle coronavirus

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is “very much on schedule”,” BCCI President Sourav Ganguly told PTI on Friday, asserting that all measures will be in place to tackle the rapidly-spreading novel coronavirus threat which has wreaked havoc on sporting calendars globally. The glitzy T20 event, featuring both Indian and international stars, gets underway on March […]

March 29, 2022

Cricket in times of coronavirus: Lot at stake as IPL targets smooth start

Cricket’s slow geographical expansion is turning out to be a blessing in disguise for the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) which looks set to beat the dreaded novel coronavirus threat and go ahead as scheduled. At a time when the number of recorded deaths because of the deadly outbreak across the globe is touching 3500 […]

March 29, 2022

IPL Champions’ prize money slashed by half

The BCCI has decided to implement strict cost cutting measures with the notable decision being IPL champions’ prize money will be halved as compared to 2019. In a circular sent to all IPL franchises, the BCCI has notified that instead of a whopping Rs 20 crore, the IPL champion team will now receive Rs 10 […]

March 29, 2022

IPL 2021: Devising Auction Strategy For Punjab Kings (PK) In Numbers

The IPL 2021 Auction is scheduled to be held on 18th February in Chennai. The list of the players released by the teams was revealed on 20th January and the pre-season trading window closed on 11th February. Now, the focus is on the acquisition of players and completion of the squad. Punjab Kings (PK) (formerly […]

March 29, 2022

IPL 2021: Devising Auction Strategy for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in numbers

The auctions for IPL 2021 are scheduled to be held on 18th February in Chennai. The list of the players released by the teams was revealed on 20th January and the pre-season trading window will be closed on 11 February. Now, the focus is on the acquisition of players and completion of the squad. RCB, […]

March 29, 2022

Is India’s ODI batting approach really a big issue?

The defeat in the second ODI of the ongoing series against England has brought India’s batting approach in the spotlight. The Indian batting unit has been criticized for their conventional innings-building approach. Former England batsman Michael Vaughan even tweeted that India’s approach might cost India a World Cup at home. Today should be a lesson […]

March 29, 2022

England are far from a settled unit in T20s

The decider of what has been a fascinating series between two top teams resulted in India clinching yet another series victory. England suffered their second consecutive loss while chasing as they fell 36 runs short of India’s mammoth 224-2. The 2-3 series loss has highlighted the areas England needs to work on. The Eoin Morgan-led […]

March 29, 2022

Key Takeaways From India’s Squad For England ODIs

The BCCI on Friday (March 19) announced an 18-man squad for India’s three-match ODI series against England, scheduled to be played in Pune from March 23. The Indian squad retains a strong outlook, with proven experienced players joined by some fine young talents and consistent performers from recent domestic matches. Here are the major takeaways […]

March 29, 2022

Virat Kohli and his form – should we be worried?

It’s been a while since Virat Kohli scored a hundred. 52 innings, including those in the IPL, and 478 days to be precise. It’s a period that has had an extended pandemic break in-between but not ever before has Kohli gone so long without a century. So what’s been holding the modern-day batting maestro back? […]

March 29, 2022

T20 Beast Andre Russell’s Road to Redemption

The Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell is one of those players who would take your breath away and leave the opponents shell-shocked. The Destruction Machine instills fear in the opposite camp by his mere presence on the field – such is the stature of the man. Russell is arguably the greatest T20 player with one of […]

March 29, 2022

Australia will win 2-1, predicts Ponting ahead of India – Australia ODIs

Ricky Ponting feels India will be eager to redeem themselves but a confident Australia will upstage Virat Kohli’s men 2-1 in the three-match ODI series starting here on Tuesday. The Aaron Finch-led side is brimming with confidence after an unprecedented home summer that saw Australia register comprehensive series victories over Pakistan and New Zealand. India, […]

March 29, 2022

WI v IRE: Dwayne Bravo recalled to T20I team after three years

Dwayne Bravo was recalled to the West Indies squad on Sunday, more than three years after his last appearance as the Caribbean side build up to the defence of their World Twenty20 title. The 36-year-old all-rounder, a two-time World T20 winner, was named in a 13-man squad for a three-match series against Ireland later this […]

March 29, 2022

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