Former cricket stars Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist are ready with their teams to lock horns not for pride, not for entertainment and not for ego, but for the noble cause of helping Australia cope with the bushfires which have created havoc in some parts of Australia since the last 5 months. The bushfire bash (bushfire relief) match will be played on Sunday, February 09, … [Read more...] about Bushfire Bash: Ponting’s XI and Gilchrist’s XI Teams, When & Where To Watch
NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
India won the third T20I against New Zealand in the super over thus winning the 5-match T20I series 3-0. Kane Williamson's sensational knock of 95 runs from 48 balls while chasing the target of 180 runs set by India was of no use in the end. It turned out to be a very dramatic close match which made the hearts beat faster than usual, especially towards the end. Here is the full … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
IPL 2020: An All-Stars Match To Be Played Before The Inaugural Match
The 13th season of the Indian Premier League i.e IPL 2020 will begin on March 29, 2020, Sunday in Mumbai and will end on May 24, 2020, Sunday again in Mumbai. But IPL fans will get to experience something new this year. BCCI has revealed that there will be an all-stars match just three days before the first match of the IPL 2020. As per the Times of India website, Former India … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: An All-Stars Match To Be Played Before The Inaugural Match
Not Bothered With Gender Pay Gap In Cricket For Now, Says Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, the star batter of the Indian women's cricket team, has shared her views on the pay gap between men and women cricketers. She made some valid points while talking about the topic. She was talking in Mumbai at a promotion event related to the unveiling of the new range of shoes by Bata. "We need to understand that the revenue which we get is through men's … [Read more...] about Not Bothered With Gender Pay Gap In Cricket For Now, Says Smriti Mandhana
MS Dhoni Will Be Retained For IPL 2021 Too, Says N. Srinivasan
N. Srinivasan, managing director of India Cements, which owns the Chennai Super Kings franchise sent a wave of happiness among the MS Dhoni fans after he assured that CSK will retain MS Dhoni for IPL 2021 season as well. India's former World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni is constantly in the news these days over his retirement speculations. Recently, BCCI announced Team … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni Will Be Retained For IPL 2021 Too, Says N. Srinivasan
England’s Ben Stokes Named ICC Best Cricketer Of The Year 2019
England's Ben Stokes took the world by storm twice in the year 2019 with his heroic performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final and the third Ashes Test at Headingly. His performances clearly pushed the boundaries on what is considered normal and inspired cricket fans all over the world. He gave English fans a moment to cherish for a lifetime, by winning first-ever … [Read more...] about England’s Ben Stokes Named ICC Best Cricketer Of The Year 2019
BCCI Awards 2018/19: Bumrah Wins Polly Umrigar Award & All Winners List
Jasprit Bumrah had a fantastic career as he made a massive dent in world cricket in the year 2018/19. With some wonderful performances in the ODI, T20I and especially in Test Cricket, he impressed the BCCI Annual Awards panel members and fittingly won the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award. The award is given to the best international cricketer every year. It was Virat Kohli who … [Read more...] about BCCI Awards 2018/19: Bumrah Wins Polly Umrigar Award & All Winners List
Marcus Stoinis Creates New BBL Record, Scores 147* Off 79
On January 12, 2020, Melbourne Stars' all-rounder Marcus Stoinis played a record knock of not-out 147 runs from 79 balls. This knock against the Sydney Sixers broke all the previous records for the highest individual score in a Big Bash League T20 match. This knock will make him feel a bit better about himself after all the bashing which he had to face since January 4, 2020, … [Read more...] about Marcus Stoinis Creates New BBL Record, Scores 147* Off 79
2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup All Teams, Squads, Schedule, Results, Past Winners
2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled from 21st February 2020 to 8th March 2020 in Australia. This is the seventh edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. The first edition was played in 2009 in England and it was won by England by beating New Zealand in the final. Last time, the T20 World Cup took place in West Indies in 2018 where Australia emerged as winners and England … [Read more...] about 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup All Teams, Squads, Schedule, Results, Past Winners
Shane Warne’s Baggy Green Cap Sold For AU$1M In The Auction
Bushfires are consuming many parts of Australia and it is getting difficult to control them. Around 27 people have died so far and billions of animals have died, affecting the rich flora and fauna in Australia. The damage done to Australia's ecosystem is difficult to reverse if not impossible. Many people from different walks of life and prominent people from various fields … [Read more...] about Shane Warne’s Baggy Green Cap Sold For AU$1M In The Auction
SA vs ENG: Jimmy Anderson Will Miss The Rest Of The Test Series
Jimmy Anderson had felt a tightness in his left side on the last day of the 2nd Test against South Africa in Newlands. He had taken a 5-wicket haul in the first innings of that Test and was roaring to repeat the same performance in the second innings too. But the injury forced him to bowl only 8 overs on the final day. The scans later confirmed the rib injury is more serious … [Read more...] about SA vs ENG: Jimmy Anderson Will Miss The Rest Of The Test Series
2020 U-19 Cricket World Cup All Teams, Squads, Schedule, Past Winners
A total of 16 teams will participate in the 2020 Under-19 ODI Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa. This is the 13th edition of the U-19 ODI World Cup and it will begin on January 7, 2020. The final will be played on 9 February 2020 on JB Marks Oval ground in Potchefstroom, which is in the North West Province of South Africa. In this article, we will see all … [Read more...] about 2020 U-19 Cricket World Cup All Teams, Squads, Schedule, Past Winners
Women’s T20 WC 2020: ICC & UNICEF Extend Partnership For Women Empowerment
UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), a United Nations agency and the ICC (International Cricket Council) announced on December 19, 2019, that they will continue their partnership for the noble cause of empowering children and promoting their health and well-being. This time they will work together as part of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 which … [Read more...] about Women’s T20 WC 2020: ICC & UNICEF Extend Partnership For Women Empowerment
ICC Awards 2019: Ellyse Perry Named As the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year
Ellyse Perry won the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2019. It was a wonderful year for the Australian champion all-rounder across all the three formats. She also won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2019. Her teammate, wicket-keeper batter, Alyssa Healy won the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2019. The International … [Read more...] about ICC Awards 2019: Ellyse Perry Named As the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year
Aus vs NZ 1st Test: Pacer Lockie Ferguson Will Not Bowl Further Due To Injury
Lockie Ferguson had suffered a calf strain on the first day of the first Test against Australia. Today morning an MRI scan was done and it was confirmed that the injury is a bit severe and thus he will not be able to bowl for the rest of the first Test. However, he can bat. It was the debut Test match for the New Zealand pacer. The Test match is being played at the Optus … [Read more...] about Aus vs NZ 1st Test: Pacer Lockie Ferguson Will Not Bowl Further Due To Injury
