Scotland's talismanic skipper Kyle Coetzer has joined an esteemed pool of cricketers in the ICC annual awards by scooping the Associate Cricketer of the Year accolade. The veteran, who spearheaded his side to the T20 World Cup earlier, saw off competition from his teammate Calum MacLeod to take home the prestigious honor. Coetzer has represented his national side in 59 ODIs … [Read more...] about Scotland Captain Kyle Coetzer Claims ICC Associate Player Of The Year Award
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VVS Laxman Slams India’s Experimental Tactics, Wants Kohli To Bat At Number 3
Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman has explained why Virat Kohli must bat at number 3, regardless of all possible factors. The pundit also slammed India's tactics, claiming that they should have played their most balanced XI in the first ODI against Australia as a primary strategy. Australia absolutely carted India by chasing an average total of 256 without losing a … [Read more...] about VVS Laxman Slams India’s Experimental Tactics, Wants Kohli To Bat At Number 3
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
Why Pravin Tambe Is Not Allowed To Play In IPL 2020
Veteran leg spinner Pravin Tambe has been disallowed from participating in the Indian Premier League for breaching the norms set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. (BCCI) Supposedly, an Indian player can either feature in domestic T20 events across the globe or ply his trade in the IPL alone, which doesn't turn out to be the case for Tambe, who rolled his arm over in … [Read more...] about Why Pravin Tambe Is Not Allowed To Play In IPL 2020
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
These Players To Come Out Of Retirement For The Australian Bushfires Relief
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
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
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
Australia’s James Pattinson set to replace Josh Hazlewood in Boxing Day Test
Australia speedster James Pattinson is set to beat Michael Neser and Peter Siddle to make a place for himself in the starting XI against New Zealand on Boxing Day, head coach Justin Langer all but confirmed. According to the former opener, a 'hungry' Pattinson would be exciting to watch on his home soil at MCG. Josh Hazlewood, who scalped a wicket off his first and only over … [Read more...] about Australia’s James Pattinson set to replace Josh Hazlewood in Boxing Day Test
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
IPL 2020 Auction Review: All Teams, All Squads
The IPL auctions for the upcoming season took place on December 19 from 3:30 PM IST in Kolkata as the eight teams geared themselves up for the 13th season of the tournament. Whilst there were certainly some surprises, rather glaring ones during the event; eventually, most of the teams look well-stacked enough to compete in the league that will commence from … [Read more...] about IPL 2020 Auction Review: All Teams, All Squads
