A slew of former Australian cricketers alongside former internationals across the globe are set to reunite for a three-match charity series in order to raise funds for the victims of the dreadful Australian bushfires. It is a Cricket Australia initiative, scheduled to commence on February 8. Two of the shrewdest minds in the game perhaps - Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting - are … [Read more...] about These Players To Come Out Of Retirement For The Australian Bushfires Relief
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Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With MS Dhoni’s Long Sabbatical
Earlier yesterday, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar questioned MS Dhoni's absence from the international as well as the domestic circuit for so long, taking a dig at both the player and management. The commentator and pundit further addressed the fitness levels of the World Cup-winning mastermind, when underlining his chances of playing in the forthcoming T20 World … [Read more...] about Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With MS Dhoni’s Long Sabbatical
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
5 Lesser Known Players To Watch Out For In IPL 2020
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
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
Mark Boucher May Convince AB De Villiers To Come Out Of Retirement
Mark Boucher, who is recently appointed as the South African coach has hinted to ask AB De Villiers to come out of retirement and play for South Africa in the T20 World Cup next year. "When you go to a World Cup, you want your best players playing for you," the former WK batsman told ESPN Cricinfo. "If I feel he is one of your best players, why wouldn't I want to have a … [Read more...] about Mark Boucher May Convince AB De Villiers To Come Out Of Retirement
The New Bang-Bang Approach Of Rohit Sharma In T20Is
The Indian limited-overs vice-captain and charismatic opener Rohit Sharma is not only an important cog in the wheel for India to win any tournament but also is equally valuable to the team, as Virat Kohli is, in terms of experience. Rohit Sharma totally rocked the year 2019. He started the year by scoring a magnificent 133 against Australia in Sydney and his form peaked to … [Read more...] about The New Bang-Bang Approach Of Rohit Sharma In T20Is
Can Bumrah’s Back Pass The Test Against Kohli & Rohit In Vizag?
Indian pace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah is coming back soon, albeit in nets, as he will be joining the team’s net session in Visakhapatnam, before the second ODI against West Indies. The net session would be crucial for Bumrah and the team management as it will help them gauge the progress of the rehab that Bumrah has been undergoing for the stress fracture he suffered on his … [Read more...] about Can Bumrah’s Back Pass The Test Against Kohli & Rohit In Vizag?
(U19 World Cup Captain) Priyam Garg: Walking On A Thin Rope
The Indian colts are now gearing up for the 2020 U19 World Cup. And considering the rich history that our sides in the past have been associated with this competition, it is only valid that the captain would attract all the attention upon the announcement of the squad. Priyam Garg is one such individual. After all, he is the captain! The elegant right-handed batsman from … [Read more...] about (U19 World Cup Captain) Priyam Garg: Walking On A Thin Rope
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
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
Is Vijay Shankar’s Exile from Team India after the World Cup Fair?
As Vijay Shankar was involved in a last-over fiasco in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy day before yesterday, my mind instantly flashed back to the scenes from Nagpur in March this year, when Vijay played the pivotal part in another such intense climax. He had successfully defended 10 runs off the last over against the Aussies, and had played a wonderful stroke-filled … [Read more...] about Is Vijay Shankar’s Exile from Team India after the World Cup Fair?
The Left That Isn’t Right & Some Options In Sight
We all know that having a left-hand and right-hand combination is very important in limited-overs cricket, especially in T20 cricket, where every ball is important. The left-right batting pair is crucial not only to unsettle a bowler's line and length but also to disturb the bowling combinations. In this article, we will see if the left-hand opener Shikhar Dhawan is right for … [Read more...] about The Left That Isn’t Right & Some Options In Sight
