ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 indeed gave cricket its probable future stars. Many mind-blowing performances by these young cricketers throughout the World cup impressed the commentators, fans, experts and senior players alike. The three weeks of the Under-19 World Cup came to an end on February 9, 2020, as Bangladesh and India fought hard and relentlessly in the intense, … [Read more...] about Team Of The U-19 CWC Tournament Announced, 3 Players From Ind & Ban, 1 From Canada
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England To Limit Backroom Staff Ahead Of World T20 Following ICC Rule Change
The England national team will be forced to shorten its staff in the backroom after the International Cricket Council (ICC) limited official team personnel to 23 at major tournaments. With the change in the rule, set to apply for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in October, the World Cup-winning outfit will have to offload a few backstage contributors for the time being, at … [Read more...] about England To Limit Backroom Staff Ahead Of World T20 Following ICC Rule Change
David Warner Clinches Allan Border Medal Despite Ashes Horror Show
Australian opener David Warner scooped his third Allan Border medal in five years at the annual Australian Cricket Awards, pipping fellow run machine Steve Smith by a solitary point. The latter secured 193 points in a voting system that includes players, umpires and the media as the panel, while Warner, who absolutely lit it up in the home Test series, as well as the World Cup, … [Read more...] about David Warner Clinches Allan Border Medal Despite Ashes Horror Show
Bangladesh Trump India by 3 Wickets To Become U-19 Cricket World Champions
Cool and calm Akbar Ali led from the front to take Bangladesh to their first-ever U-19 World Cup title. It was a low scoring thriller and Bangladesh almost repeated the history of Asia Cup final last year when India defended 107 but this time gritty hand by the captain was not in the mood to leave it for someone else. Scoreboard might suggest it's just 43 runs by Akbar Ali but … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Trump India by 3 Wickets To Become U-19 Cricket World Champions
Ponting’s XI Win The Bushfire Bash As Huge Money Is Raised
A friendly bushfire relief match between two teams, comprising mostly retired cricket legends and a few present-day stars, took place at the Junction Oval Ground in Melbourne. The main purpose of the charity match was to raise money for the relief of the victims of the Australian bushfires which affected the flora and fauna and also some residential areas in many parts of … [Read more...] about Ponting’s XI Win The Bushfire Bash As Huge Money Is Raised
Sydney Sixers Emerge As Big Bash League 2019/20 Winners
Not as dramatic as the final of the last BBL season but Melbourne Stars once again crumbled in a chase and the hosts Sydney Sixers claimed their second BBL title after a gap of 8 years. Unexpectedly, the rain held off long enough to allow for the 12-over a side game. In the end, Moises Henriques-led Sydney Sixers beat Glenn Maxwell-led Melbourne Stars by 19 runs at the Sydney … [Read more...] about Sydney Sixers Emerge As Big Bash League 2019/20 Winners
Bushfire Bash: Ponting’s XI and Gilchrist’s XI Teams, When & Where To Watch
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: 5 Talking Points As The Home Side Breaks The Losing Cycle
After getting whitewashed in the T20I series, New Zealand turned things around and pulled off a sensational chase at Seddon Park, to take a lead in 3-match series. Indian bowlers couldn't stand up against the onslaught by Ross Taylor and the stand-in skipper, Tom Latham. Let's look back at the top-5 talking points of the 1st ODI between New Zealand and India. 1. New look … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND: 5 Talking Points As The Home Side Breaks The Losing Cycle
Deja Vu As Kiwis Face Another Super Over Defeat (5 Talking Points)
"Oh, New Zealand! Surely you can't do this again." That's how most fans reacted as Kiwis once again found a way to take the game to Super-over and the result wasn't any different this time either. If on Wednesday it was Shami, today it was Shardul's turn. KL Rahul played the role of Rohit here by delivering two big shots in the first two balls. Let's look back at the 5 talking … [Read more...] about Deja Vu As Kiwis Face Another Super Over Defeat (5 Talking Points)
5 Talking Points As NZ Suffer T20I Super Over Defeat Against India
4 balls, 2 runs needed with two set batsmen on the crease. How many times do you back bowling side to pull it off? But India did that miracle at Seddon Park. First, a terrific comeback by Shami in the 20th over overtook India to its first-ever Super-Over game and then Rohit Sharma did some Rohit Sharma things to take India to a miraculous win. Let's look back 5 talking points … [Read more...] about 5 Talking Points As NZ Suffer T20I Super Over Defeat Against India
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
All-Rounder Todd Astle Quits Test Cricket To Focus On White-Ball Format
All-rounder Todd Astle joins the list of players such as Mohd. Aamir and Ambati Rayudu, by deciding to quit Test cricket to focus on the limited-overs cricket. As a result, Astle has made himself unavailable from New Zealand A's first-class match against India A. The 33-year old bowling all-rounder made his Test debut in 2012 for New Zealand playing against Sri Lanka in … [Read more...] about All-Rounder Todd Astle Quits Test Cricket To Focus On White-Ball Format
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
Ricky Ponting Picks His Top Three Fielders Of All Time
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, in a question and answer session on Twitter with his followers, named his all-time top three fielders. The list included three stellar athletes, one from Australia, and two from South Africa. Ponting, himself regarded as one of the finest fieldsmen of his generation, if not all-time, holds the record with most catches (196) for an … [Read more...] about Ricky Ponting Picks His Top Three Fielders Of All Time
IPL 2020: 5 Players Who Can Win The Orange Cap
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is due to commence within some months and after an action-packed trade window followed with the auctions, the teams now look well-equipped to head into the next season of the league. The IPL, however, is a competition where the focus is not only set on the franchises but is closely directed towards the various individuals who take … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: 5 Players Who Can Win The Orange Cap
