The IPL auction, which served as an appetizer ahead of the premier T20 extravaganza, opened the doors for as many as 62 players out of a possible 332 that went under the hammer. The Indian Premier League, known for fostering players and acting as a springboard to glory, is set to throw a host of starlets to the center of the platform, alongside and against the best in the … [Read more...] about 5 Lesser Known Players To Watch Out For In IPL 2020
Pat Cummins Becomes The Most Expensive Overseas IPL Player In History
Australian all-rounder Pat Cummins became the most expensive foreign player in the history of the Indian Premier League, as Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan's IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders snapped him up for a whopping ₹15.5 Cr (USD 2.2M). Following a tight tussle between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, KKR made a late entry to end the scrap with … [Read more...] about Pat Cummins Becomes The Most Expensive Overseas IPL Player In History
Jacques Kallis Appointed As South Africa’s Batting Consultant
South African legend Jacques Kallis has been named as the national side’s batting consultant ahead of a grueling summer, meaning he’ll join Mark Boucher’s refurbished backroom staff. Having played a similar role for the Kolkata Knight Riders back in 2015, besides being the head coach of the IPL giants, Kallis is someone with considerable experience. Regarded as arguably the … [Read more...] about Jacques Kallis Appointed As South Africa’s Batting Consultant
South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
The refurbished Mark Boucher-led South Africa has chosen an interesting 17-man squad ahead for the first two matches of the four-game Test series against England, on Monday. As many as six uncapped players are drafted into the setup, including Pieter Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius, Dane Paterson, Beuran Hendricks and Rudi Second. The South Africans, after a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
U-19 Captain Priyam Garg Reveals What Prithvi Shaw Advised Him
India U-19 skipper Priyam Garg has stated that he has been in regular contact with the U-19 World Cup title-holder, Prithvi Shaw. He also revealed what the stylish opener told him ahead of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. According to Shaw, planning, playing to strengths and a sense of cohesion within the squad’s ranks is the formula behind winning the most prestigious accolade … [Read more...] about U-19 Captain Priyam Garg Reveals What Prithvi Shaw Advised Him
Jimmy Neesham Gives Savage Reply To Fan Who Asked About Williamson
New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham has provided a cheeky response to a fan on Twitter after he was asked to persuade skipper Kane Williamson to join the social media platform. Neesham, got one over his fans yet again, stating that he’d rather prefer to bring about world peace instead of asking the talisman to join Twitter. Among all the cricketers, pundits and reporters … [Read more...] about Jimmy Neesham Gives Savage Reply To Fan Who Asked About Williamson
Shane Warne Set to Receive Large Sum for his Small Stake in Rajasthan Royals
Australian spin sensation Shane Warne has claimed that a massive windfall is due from his former Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals, owing to a minuscule stake he received in the side back in his playing days. As per reports from the Herald Sun, it’s understood that Warne would be granted 0.75 percent ownership of the Royals for every year he plays in the IPL for … [Read more...] about Shane Warne Set to Receive Large Sum for his Small Stake in Rajasthan Royals
Brisbane Heat Beat Adelaide Strikers, Become WBBL Champions This Year too
A fine-tuned chase of 162 accomplished by the Brisbane Heat ensured a second consecutive Women’s Big Bash League crown for Kirby Short and co., as they outclassed Adelaide Strikers at the Allan Border Field. Batting first, Adelaide Strikers made 161/7 in 20 overs. In reply, Brisbane Heat chased down the target losing only four wickets with 11 balls remaining. Thus, they easily … [Read more...] about Brisbane Heat Beat Adelaide Strikers, Become WBBL Champions This Year too
Dinesh Karthik Vows to Return to the India Squad
India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has expressed his desire to return to the national squad despite being out of favor since the conclusion of the World Cup in England and Wales. The veteran, whose ice-cool tempo during crunch situations and the natural game is a key asset to any team, said he’s been working really hard to get back into the reckoning. Karthik, one of the best … [Read more...] about Dinesh Karthik Vows to Return to the India Squad
James Anderson Finally Returns as England Name Squad for South Africa Test Series
England have announced a tentative Test squad ahead of their stopover at South Africa. The Test squad list sees the returns of the legendary James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, and Mark Wood. Besides, Moeen Ali is still out of the picture, while Wood isn’t expected to return to the fold straightaway as the medical team continues to monitor his situation. The Three Lions’ … [Read more...] about James Anderson Finally Returns as England Name Squad for South Africa Test Series
Ricky Ponting Thinks This NZ Bowler Can Scare Australian Batsmen
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has pointed out Neil Wagner as the biggest potential scare to Tim Paine’s side, ahead of the highly-anticipated Test series against bitter rivals New Zealand. The left-armer’s deadly pace, zip, and bounce according to Ponting are what could disrupt the Aussies. After beating Pakistan and England respectively, the … [Read more...] about Ricky Ponting Thinks This NZ Bowler Can Scare Australian Batsmen
IND vs WI: Third Umpires Given Responsibility Of Monitoring Front-Foot ‘No Balls’
The series between India and West Indies, slated to begin from tomorrow with the first of three T20I at Hyderabad, is set to have the front-foot no-ball conundrum exclusively monitored and supervised by the third umpires. While the on-field umpire holds the benefit of the doubt with his calls, the third umpire is deployed to scan and keep tabs on every controversial or … [Read more...] about IND vs WI: Third Umpires Given Responsibility Of Monitoring Front-Foot ‘No Balls’
Ravichandran Ashwin Tells Why He Turned from Batsman into a Bowler
India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has interestingly lifted the lid on what led to him turning into a spinner, from initially plying his trade as a top-order batsman. The Tamil Nadu-born supposedly saw his national side on the wrong side of the result once and believed he had what it would take to stop that drubbing. Ashwin, who has woven magical spells with the ball … [Read more...] about Ravichandran Ashwin Tells Why He Turned from Batsman into a Bowler
ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Overtakes Steve Smith & Regains No.1 Spot
Virat Kohli has pipped Australian batsman Steve Smith to romp to the top of the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, following his stellar century against Bangladesh in the historic Pink ball Test in Kolkata. The commendable display from the talisman moved him to 928 points, five clear of the former Australian captain. In two of the best modern-day batters, Kohli and Smith have … [Read more...] about ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Overtakes Steve Smith & Regains No.1 Spot
Abdul Razzaq Labels Jasprit Bumrah as a Baby Bowler
Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has controversially called Indian sensation Jasprit Bumrah a ‘baby bowler’, also claiming that he could easily have dominated him. According to the 40-year-old, since he had rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest bowlers in world cricket in the form of Glenn McGrath and Wasim Akram, facing Bumrah wouldn’t be that much of a … [Read more...] about Abdul Razzaq Labels Jasprit Bumrah as a Baby Bowler
