The 8th season of the Caribbean Premier League is taking place in Trinidad since 18 August 2020. We are already more than halfway through the competition and have seen some terrific performances in all departments of the game. In this article, we will see the CPL 2020 top performers so far in the tournament i.e players with the most runs, most wickets, most catches, … [Read more...] about CPL 2020 Top Performers (Most Runs, Wickets, Catches, Sixes)
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ICC Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees: Kallis, Sthalekar & Abbas
Today on 23 August 2020, the International Cricket Council announced the three new inductees into the ICC Hall of Fame. The ICC eternally honored the formidable all-rounder Jacques Kallis from South Africa, the outstanding world-cup winning all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar from Australia and one of the most elegant batsmen of his time Zaheer Abbas from Pakistan by inducting them into … [Read more...] about ICC Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees: Kallis, Sthalekar & Abbas
Gambhir Reminds Afridi An Important Record Refuting Quote In Afridi’s Book
The tiff between India's unsung hero of 2011 ODI World Cup and 2007 T20 World Cup, Gautam Gambhir, and Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi once again came in the limelight on Twitter. The fight sparked as a disrespectful quote about Gautam Gambhir from Shahid Afridi's autobiography published in 2019 attracted attention on social media. In a tweet, Gambhir hit back on Afridi … [Read more...] about Gambhir Reminds Afridi An Important Record Refuting Quote In Afridi’s Book
Ranji Trophy 2019/20: Top Performers (Most Runs, Wickets, Catches, Dismissals)
The 86th season of the Ranji Trophy i.e. the 2019/20 season took place from 9 December 2019 to 13 March 2020. A total of 38 teams participated in the competition. They were divided into four groups- A, B, C, and Plate Group. Groups A and B had nine teams each while Group C and the Plate Group had ten teams each. The final took place between Abhimanyu Easwaran-led Bengal and … [Read more...] about Ranji Trophy 2019/20: Top Performers (Most Runs, Wickets, Catches, Dismissals)
Australia’s David Warner reappointed as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain ahead of IPL 2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad have reinstalled the talismanic David Warner as their captain ahead of the forthcoming 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. The southpaw returns to captaincy for the first time since the infamous Sandpaper Gate back in the summer of 2018 at Cape Town. https://youtu.be/Vj1vCoJCpsQ Kane Williamson led the charge for Sunrisers Hyderabad in … [Read more...] about Australia’s David Warner reappointed as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain ahead of IPL 2020
IPL 2020: Top 7 Oldest Players To Feature In the Tournament
The T20 format is generally considered to be a version of the game best suited for the relatively younger players. However, time and again this notion has been defied by experienced heads who have shown incredible versatility in adjusting to the demands of this fast-paced format. The Chennai Super Kings’ victorious comeback in 2018 further strengthened the line of thought that … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: Top 7 Oldest Players To Feature In the Tournament
The Hundred 2020: Steve Smith To Take Charge Of Welsh Fire In Brand New Tournament
Former Australian skipper Steve Smith has been appointed as the captain of The Hundred team Welsh Fire, with the tournament set to enter the cricketing circle later this year in July. The 30-year-old, now also legalized to captain any side under Cricket Australia's jurisdiction, is set to take charge of the Gary Kirsten-led outfit. Smith was stripped off his captaincy and … [Read more...] about The Hundred 2020: Steve Smith To Take Charge Of Welsh Fire In Brand New Tournament
Asia XI Squad Announced, Six Indians But No Pakistan Player
In order to celebrate the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, the father of the nation in Bangladesh, the country's cricket council has announced a two-match T20I series between World XI and Asia XI. Indian skipper Virat Kohli has tentatively included in the Asia XI outfit as he is subject to appearing, owing to the strenuous schedule of the Indian cricket team. Five … [Read more...] about Asia XI Squad Announced, Six Indians But No Pakistan Player
‘He Was Born For Cricket’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq Praises Sachin Tendulkar
Former Pakistan international Inzamam-ul-Haq lavished praise on the great Sachin Tendulkar on the 10th anniversary of the historic double century the latter posted in ODIs. Placing the lens of Sachin’s debut series in Pakistan, he explained why the Master Blaster was simply the finest in the cricket globe. Sachin Tendulkar is more than just a legendary cricketer. It’s a name … [Read more...] about ‘He Was Born For Cricket’ – Inzamam-ul-Haq Praises Sachin Tendulkar
India Suffer 1st Defeat in World Test Championship (5 Talking Points)
The first defeat in the ICC World Test Championship for India looked inevitable on Day-3, and then Southee-Boult pair took just one more session to wrap up things as India swallowed some pride for the first time in this ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021. Let's look back at the 5 talking points from the match. Opening riddle: When was the last time India put up a … [Read more...] about India Suffer 1st Defeat in World Test Championship (5 Talking Points)
Jasprit Bumrah Reveals The Advice Dhoni Offered Him In His Debut
Jasprit Bumrah, arguably the best bowler going around the cricketing circuit at present, has lifted the lid on the simple yet effective words MS Dhoni told him prior to his debut game for India. The fast bowler revealed that Dhoni asked him to express himself and enjoy the process of representing the nation for the first time. Bumrah has risen to the pinnacle of fast bowling … [Read more...] about Jasprit Bumrah Reveals The Advice Dhoni Offered Him In His Debut
IPL 2020: 6 Most Destructive Left-Hand Batsmen
There is a peculiar elegance that one associates with left-handed batsmen, especially when they so accurately carry out that cover drive that carves through the fielder on the offside very effortlessly. However, T20 cricket demands the batsmen to have a certain level of brute force within their gameplay, which allows them to bag boundaries regularly and keep the scoring rate … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: 6 Most Destructive Left-Hand Batsmen
Quick Relook At Faf du Plessis’ Captaincy Credentials As He Steps Down
Two days back, due to a variety of reasons both explained and hidden, Faf du Plessis announced that he would be stepping down as South Africa captain from Tests and T20Is with immediate effect. The 35-year-old however, claimed that he would remain committed to playing all formats for the Proteas. Faf du Plessis was asked to fill in the large shoes of Ab de Villiers after the … [Read more...] about Quick Relook At Faf du Plessis’ Captaincy Credentials As He Steps Down
IPL 2020: 5 Batsmen Who Can Score Their First-Ever IPL Hundred
T20 cricket has changed the expectations, the demands from players belonging to each category. It is visible in how 30+ scores are bestowed upon with a similar prestige as a 50+ runs innings in an ODI match. Similarly, it is naturally difficult for any player with the willow in his hands to harbor hopes of bagging a century in this version of the sport. However, over the course … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: 5 Batsmen Who Can Score Their First-Ever IPL Hundred
IPL 2020: 5 Bowlers Who Can Win The Purple Cap
The Indian Premier League’s 13th edition beckons us soon and hence analysis, predictions and overall breakdown of teams and players will be fervid. As the T20 format of the game has progressed over the years, the focus has drastically shifted from the players with the willow to the frontline bowlers. With in-depth research and dynamic anatomizations of each player available, … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: 5 Bowlers Who Can Win The Purple Cap
