Pakistan Cricket Board could reportedly reconsider the decision of hosting the upcoming Pakistan Super League 2022 in Karachi as the country experiences a rapid rise in Covid-19 positive cases. The tournament’s latest edition could be held entirely in Lahore, where the health situation gives a brighter reading. The tournament, scheduled to kick-off on January 27 and run till February 27, is currently due to be held at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore and the National Stadium in Karachi. But the chances are that Karachi could lose the hosting rights for the 2022 Super League matches, with PCB left on its…
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Arun Dhumal has stated there was “no pressure” from the governing body or the selection committee led by Chetan Sharma for Indian skipper Virat Kohli to relinquish his captaincy post from Test cricket. Kohli left a shock-bomb on January 15 evening as he followed his decision to quit the T20I captaincy with the move to also step down from the Test leadership post after a mighty successful tenure. He made his announcement via a statement over social media, noting down his journey over seven years as a Test captain and expressing his gratitude towards BCCI…
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has lauded praise on his inexperienced teammates after they overcame a painful defeat in Centurion and won the series 2-1 against favourites India on January 14. The moment India won comprehensively in the first Test, they were expected to steamroll what many felt is South Africa’s weakest side they have had to encounter on tour. But in a remarkable turnaround, Proteas found heroes with the bat and the ball and clinched memorable wins in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Speaking of how they managed to bridge the gap in experience so quickly and beat a more…
Head coach Mark Boucher was all praise for South Africa’s young No.3 batter Keegan Petersen after his tremendous performance helped the team keep a mighty strong Indian side at bay and win the three-match Test series 1-1. Petersen was the hero of South Africa’s successful chase of 212 in the final innings of the series decider in Cape Town on January 14. The young gun struck a magnificent 82, backing his stand-out 72 in the first-innings that had kept South Africa in the contest. Also read 👉 Petersen, Dussen, Bavuma shine as India fail to breach the final frontier After an indifferent start to…
The skipper was disappointed with his team’s batting performances throughout the series and called it the major reason why they ended with a 2-1 scoreline against an inexperienced South African side. India made it past the 300-mark only once in the three-match series in difficult conditions against a robust home team pace attack, which has only further put the struggling middle-order under scrutiny. Also read 👉 Petersen, Dussen, Bavuma shine as India fail to breach the final frontier This, including Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. The duo made fighting half-centuries in the second innings of the second Test in Johannesburg. But averaged only 20.66 and 22.22 for the…
India failed to conquer its final frontier on yet another trip to South Africa, losing the series-deciding third Test by seven wickets on January 14. The tourists weren’t able to defend the modest target of 212 in the final innings in Cape Town after South Africa’s collective batting effort took them through again. Keegan Petersen led the way for his side at No.3, playing another exceptional knock of 82 to guide his team past the difficult waters and eventually push them to a victory. Credit: Getty Images The 28-year-old was ably supported at the task by Rassie van der Dussen (41*) and Temba Bavuma (32*), who took…
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was disappointed by the conduct of contemporary national Test skipper Virat Kohli as he unleashed his anger over South African broadcaster SuperSport through the stump-mic on January 13. The incident is related to an LBW review that South African batter Dean Elgar took after being given out on the field against off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Chasing 212 in the series-deciding Test in Cape Town, Proteas reached 60 for one when a delivery from Ashwin hit Elgar below the knee roll in line with the stumps. While umpire Marais Erasmus had no hesitation raising his finger, Elgar decided to verify the call through DRS. Convinced that they have had their…
The Men in Green showcased their wonderful fighting spirit, overcoming defeat in the opening one-dayer to clinch victory over West Indies in Jamaica on January 13. The Irish defeated the Calypso Kings by five wickets in the rescheduled fixture, which was reduced to a 36-over game by the second half due to bad weather. After DLS adjusted their target to 168, Ireland began their chase nicely, with openers William Porterfield (26) and stand-in captain Paul Stirling (21), adding 37 runs in the first-wicket stand. Stirling looked to be the aggressor from the start and did a reasonably good job before being dismissed, and soon Porterfield also fell. …
Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has reverted his call to retire from international cricket, expressing desire to represent his country for “years to come”. This, in direct contrast to his earlier statement, when he bid adieu to top-level game citing “family obligations”. The u-turn from the left-hander comes to light after his meeting with Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister, and further consultations with the national selectors. “Pursuant to a meeting with the Hon. Namal Rajapaksa – Minister of Youth & Sports and after consulting with the national selectors, Bhanuka Rajapaksa has notified SLC that he wishes to withdraw his resignation which he tendered…
An untimely injury has robbed the South Africa captain a chance to feature at the forthcoming women’s ODI World Cup in New Zealand. The national captain has been declared unavailable for the next three months after picking up an ankle injury at her residence in an unfortunate accident. The injury to the ankle has been announced as a fracture after Dane van Niekerk slipped at a wet patch at her home in Gqberha. The 28-year-old will now miss the entire build-up to the World Cup starting March 4, including a scheduled training camp that the entire squad was due to take part in…