Amidst all the concerns of the pandemic and the financial losses of the cricket boards, finally, India tour of Australia 2020-21 is confirmed and the full schedule for the T20I, Test and ODI series is announced. The tour will begin with a T20I series starting 11 October 2020 (Sunday) in Brisbane, followed by the Test series starting 3 December 2020 (Thursday) again in Brisbane. … [Read more...] about India Tour Of Australia 2020-21 Full Schedule (T20I,Test,ODI)
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Neil Wagner Reveals His Plan For Virat Kohli Ahead Of Christchurch Test
New Zealand bowling spearhead Neil Wagner has opened up on what he would do to square up arguably the best batsman in the world – India’s Virat Kohli, ahead of the second Test at Christchurch. According to the deadly left-armer, ‘drying up’ Kohli would be the best way of sending him back to the pavilion. Wagner has made giant strides in the longest version of the game, … [Read more...] about Neil Wagner Reveals His Plan For Virat Kohli Ahead Of Christchurch Test
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)
NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
India started the day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand from 122/5 and it was on Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant to take India to a respectable score. Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant both were looking good, batting carefully. Rishabh Pant was not looking to go big this time, except for the one six he hit on the bowling of spinner Ajaz Patel. In spite of the cautious … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
Ross Taylor Revisits Test Debut, Claims He Didn’t Know If He’d Play After His 1st Test
Ross Taylor, one of, if not the greatest-ever New Zealand batsman, spoke in detail to the media ahead of the 100th Test match of his career. While the explosive middle-order man expressed contentment with what he has achieved in his time with the national team, he apparently also feared never playing Test cricket again. Taylor has scored a gigantic 17,653 runs in his … [Read more...] about Ross Taylor Revisits Test Debut, Claims He Didn’t Know If He’d Play After His 1st Test
Kagiso Rabada Suspended For Johannesburg Test For ‘Wild’ Celebration Against Joe Root
South Africa ace Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for the fourth Test against England following his 'wild' celebration against opposition captain Joe Root after he bagged the prized wicket of the latter, on day one of the third Test in Port Elizabeth. The 24-year-old was also handed a demerit point by the ICC, alongside a chop-off of 15% of his match fee. Rabada, known to … [Read more...] about Kagiso Rabada Suspended For Johannesburg Test For ‘Wild’ Celebration Against Joe Root
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
South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
The refurbished Mark Boucher-led South Africa has chosen an interesting 17-man squad ahead for the first two matches of the four-game Test series against England, on Monday. As many as six uncapped players are drafted into the setup, including Pieter Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius, Dane Paterson, Beuran Hendricks and Rudi Second. The South Africans, after a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
Australia Defeat NZ In 1st Test By 296 runs, Starc Man Of The Match
Australia inflicted a heavy defeat on their Trans-Tasman rivals, as New Zealand lost the first test match of the three-match Test series by 296 runs at the Perth Cricket Stadium (Optus Stadium). The series is a part of the World Test Championship. Mitchell Starc won the man of the match award for his 5/52 in the 1st inning and 4/45 in the 2nd innings. The Kiwis struggled … [Read more...] about Australia Defeat NZ In 1st Test By 296 runs, Starc Man Of The Match
AUS vs NZ 1st Test Day 2: Starc’s Pink Ball Love Continues, Australia In Control
In the session full of action, Mitchell Starc’s 4-fer put Australia firmly on a driving seat. At the Stumps of Day-2, visitors were tottering at 109/5 with Ross Taylor (66*) being the lone warrior. They are still trailing by 307 runs. If the first two sessions were battle of patience then the last session was full of action, something happening on almost every ball. Pink ball … [Read more...] about AUS vs NZ 1st Test Day 2: Starc’s Pink Ball Love Continues, Australia In Control
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?
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
James Anderson Finally Returns as England Name Squad for South Africa Test Series
England have announced a tentative Test squad ahead of their stopover at South Africa. The Test squad list sees the returns of the legendary James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, and Mark Wood. Besides, Moeen Ali is still out of the picture, while Wood isn’t expected to return to the fold straightaway as the medical team continues to monitor his situation. The Three Lions’ … [Read more...] about James Anderson Finally Returns as England Name Squad for South Africa Test Series
Ricky Ponting Thinks This NZ Bowler Can Scare Australian Batsmen
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has pointed out Neil Wagner as the biggest potential scare to Tim Paine’s side, ahead of the highly-anticipated Test series against bitter rivals New Zealand. The left-armer’s deadly pace, zip, and bounce according to Ponting are what could disrupt the Aussies. After beating Pakistan and England respectively, the … [Read more...] about Ricky Ponting Thinks This NZ Bowler Can Scare Australian Batsmen
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
