Author: Kashish Chadha

Premier Indian allrounder Ravindra Jadeja gave an interesting backdrop to skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to declare the Indian first-innings against Sri Lanka in the Mohali Test on Saturday (March 5). India declared their innings with Jadeja stranded on 175 not out, missing an opportunity to record his maiden Test double hundred. Rohit faced the wrath of Indian fans on social media, as they felt there was enough time in the game to not only allow Jadeja to get his double but also push for a victory against an inexperienced visiting side. But hours later, Jadeja revealed, it was him who…

West Indies will take on England in the first Test of the three-match home series, starting Tuesday (March 8). The series opener to be played in Antigua will be part of the two teams’ push to bag the coveted Richards-Botham Trophy after being renamed from the Wisden Trophy back in 2020. The Test series also features in respective countries’ campaigns for the new cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), where they desperately need a few wins under their belt. While West Indies are positioned eighth in the nine-team league table with one win and three losses, England are languishing…

The cricketing world has been absolutely numb since Friday (March 4) evening due to the shocking and untimely passing of the legendary Australian wristspinner Shane Warne. Prominent names have paid their homage and befitting tributes to one of the finest cricketers to have graced the game of cricket. Warne, only 52, took his last breath after a suspected heart attack during a holiday with friends in Thailand. Reports are that Warne was found unconscious in a private villa after one of his friends went up to enquire why he hadn’t turned up on time for the dinner. Thailand police, who…

The cricketing world was brought to a standstill in absolute shock and dismay on Friday (March 4) evening as the barely believable news came to light that legendary Australian wristspinner Shane Warne is no more. Warne, 52, died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand while spending time on a holiday. One of the greatest cricketers that the game of cricket has ever seen or will ever see, Warne’s shock and untimely passing was confirmed by his manager Michael Cohen, whose statement triggered an outpour of emotions amongst Warne’s fans and well-wishers. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and…

In a sad news for the Australian cricket community and global cricket, former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Rod Marsh on Friday (March 4) bid farewell to the world. Marsh passed away aged 74 in Queensland after suffering a heart attack last Thursday. Marsh’s condition never got better, unfortunately, as the ex cricketer turned cricket administrator took his last breath a week later, much to the despair of his family and fans all over the cricketing world. An integral part of the Australian men’s international team back in the 70s and early 80s, Marsh represented his country for 96 Tests and 92 ODIs.…

A massive upset was in show for fans at the start of the Women’s ODI World Cup in New Zealand on Friday (March 4), as the hosts lost to West Indies in a cliffhanger by just 3 runs. The game played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui saw the Calypso Kings run toe to toe with their more fancied opponents and eventually overhauled them. Winning the toss and opting to bowl, New Zealand saw West Indies compile a good score of 259/9 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks largely to a fantastic hundred from opening batter Hayley Matthews. Matthews struck…

Approaching his 100th Test match, Batting great Virat Kohli said he is “grateful” for everything that his journey as an India player has had in store. Kohli said it is a “big moment”, not just for him but his family and his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, who have both remained his biggest support. Kohli also highlighted his excellent fitness regime as one key factor behind his longevity and sustenance at the highest level in an excessively busy cricketing calendar. Kohli has been an all-format star for India, who only recently relinquished his captaincy duties, which he did for best part…

This year’s edition of the Women’s World Cup kickstarts on March 4 in New Zealand. The tournament will celebrate the rapidly rising and improving women’s international game with a month of riveting 50-overs cricket amidst the world’s best teams. Here’s a guide for the tournament in store. Number of teams Top eight teams in the world will take part in the latest edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup on the Kiwi shores. Five of them qualified directly, while the other three made the cut via the global qualifying process. Hosts New Zealand were joined by four of the top five teams – India, England, Australia, South Africa – in the…

Initially due to be played behind closed doors, the first India-Sri Lanka Test scheduled to start on March 4 now has an allowance for a 50 per cent capacity crowd, the BCCI confirmed on March 1. The board paved the way for Mohali to be at least half-full for modern-day great Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match at the highest level. Fans were aggrieved with fear that Kohli’s milestone fixture would turn into a damp squib without fans cheering for their idol from the stands and unleashed their anger and frustration over social media platforms in this regard.  Credit: Twitter /…

The Men in Blue will take on the Lions in the first Test of a home two-match series, starting February 4 in Mohali. The Test series is the second for India’s 2021-22 home season after beating New Zealand 1-0 in November at the start of the winter. It is also an integral part of the team’s World Test Championship campaign. Having lost in South Africa 2-1, the Indians are in desperate need of two outright victories and crucial points to keep themselves in contention for the final. The Test series against Sri Lanka kicks off a new era in Indian cricket…