New Zealand Kane Williamson finds himself with a fourteen-day window to validate his fitness for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. He has rejoined the Kiwi squad in England to continue his rehabilitation journey after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Gujarat Titans’ first game of the Indian Premier League 2023. Back in April, when Williamson first suffered this injury, his chances of participating in the World Cup were considered exceedingly slim. Yet, recent weeks have shown promising strides in his recovery, prompting the team to grant him ample opportunity to demonstrate his readiness. Although the deadline for…
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Team India will begin a training camp in Alur on August 25 in preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup. Players presently in Ireland for a T20I series will arrive at the camp on the same day. The last Twenty20 International encounter against Ireland on August 23 had ended in a draw. Now, the complete squad will fly to India on August 24. In the meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited 14 net bowlers to participate in the skill-based camp, a smart move aimed at saving bowling resources while giving batters with high-quality practise chances.…
Suryakumar Yadav who shared a magnificent 87-run stand with Tilak Varma in the third T20I to help India get over the line admitted that the way Varma was batting gave him a lot of confidence. Moreover, Surya said that the two of them have batted together for a long time and they understand each other well. Yadav put on an exhibition and showed why he is the world’s No. 1 ranked T20I batter as he smashed a stunning 83 in the third T20I to help India bounce back in the five-match series. His 44-ball knock comprised 10 fours and four…
Kapil Dev took an aim at the current set of Team India players by insisting there is a sense of ego in play in not seeking advice from past cricketers, including his esteemed teammate Sunil Gavaskar, who is busy doing commentary duties and following the Indian team closely in the contemporary times. The legendary former skipper said he gets an ‘I know it all’ vibe from Indian cricketers plying their trade for the country at the top-level game these days and upheld Gavaskar’s comments made in the aftermath of India’s loss to Australia at the World Test Championship final at The Oval. …
The West Indies delivered an unexpected blow to India, securing a surprising six-wicket victory in the second ODI of the three-game series. Throughout the series, India has been in experimental mode and although they narrowly survived the opener on Thursday, courtesy to the bowlers, the absence of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma led to a faltering batting performance drawing criticism from both experts and fans for the seemingly inexplicable experiments. In the aftermath of Saturday’s defeat, head coach Rahul Dravid shed light on the decision to rest the two senior batters for the second ODI match. He revealed that Rohit and…
In Rohit Sharma’s absence, Hardik Pandya has proven to be an exceptional captain for the Indian cricket team in the shortest format of the game. Remarkably, he has not lost a single series in international cricket, making him a potential future leader for India. Consequently, he was slated to lead the Men in Blue against Ireland in the forthcoming three-match T20I series. However, recent reports suggest that the selectors may grant him some rest ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup due to his persistent back issues. Given the team’s current situation, the management is keen on avoiding any risks…
Former Australian squad regular Xavier Doherty has come out in harsh criticism of England’s approach to the game in the ongoing Ashes series, calling the contest ‘disappointingly boring’. Doherty felt that England prioritised entertainment over playing proper cricket and trying to win games. He said that his disappointment knew no bounds, especially given that he was expecting an incredibly competitive Ashes. This, the former player said, was in light of the two teams’ recent records, as England have been dominating Test match cricket over the last year, and Australia have just come off a win in the World Test Championship…
Brag Hogg criticized Joe Root for taking the over-aggressive route and going out on an attempted “slog” against off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the third-innings of the Ashes 2023 opening Test played in Edgbaston. Root opted for the ‘Bazball’ tactics and blasted his way through to 46, but was undone by a dipping off-break from Lyon, which ultimately hurt the English in their painstaking defeat. Prior to his wicket, Root started the penultimate day’s play with a shocking reverse ramp on the very first ball against Pat Cummins. The cricketer missed it, and wore a sheepish look about it, only to bravely…
Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan expressed his admiration for skipper Hardik Pandya and his leadership qualities following the franchise’s consecutive appearances in the IPL final. Despite falling short against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 final, Hardik’s team has stood out as the most impressive franchise in the past two years. During the summit clash, Sudharsan delivered an outstanding performance to score a remarkable 96 runs off just 47 deliveries. His partnership with the skipper resulted in a captivating 81-run stand, propelling GT to a monumental total of 214/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Speaking to TOI in…
The management of Kolkata Knight Riders has issued a statement in response to reports suggesting that fans wearing Lucknow Super Giants’ exclusive Mohun Bagan jerseys were denied entry to Eden Gardens on May 20. The Kolkata franchise refuted these reports as ‘misleading’ and emphasized their commitment to treating everyone with respect. They also expressed gratitude for having one of the largest fanbases in the country. https://twitter.com/ArenaMariners/status/1660255464184229890 On the contrary, Mohun Bagan’s general secretary, Debashish Dutta had previously indirectly criticized KKR, alleging that fans wearing green and maroon jerseys were prohibited from entering the stadium. In an official statement released by the franchise…