Author: Sandip Pawar

Mark Boucher informed the South African team about his decision at the end of the third Test against England on Monday. He told the Cricket South Africa that he is looking to pursue other interests and reportedly is in talks with one of the SA20 franchises. The board were caught by surprise and revealed that Boucher wants to explore other interests. It is understood that one of the opportunities Boucher has received is with MI Cape Town as the head coach in the new SA20 league. Enoch Nkwe, CSA’s director of cricket, will start the process of appointing a new head coach in…

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said when he criticised Mohammad Rizwan for his approach during the Hong Kong game in the Asia Cup 2022, he was attacked by people on social media. Pakistan suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday and one of the biggest talking points was the approach of Pakistani openers. The usual slow starts from Babar Azam and Rizwan have been a subject of debates for as long as they’ve been opening together. Rizwan ended the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 281 runs in six innings at an average of…

Sarah Glenn picked her career-best figures of 4 for 23 as England women hammered India in the first T20I by nine wickets at Chester le Street on Saturday. The series was hyped as India’s best chance of winning, but England women rather had it too easy in the opening T20I clash at Chester le Street. The hosts blew away the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side by nine wickets to take 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.  Glenn was the star of the show as she went on to register her career-best figures in T20 internationals, picking 4 for 23 in her four…

It’s all to play for as five-time Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka and Pakistan, who have won the title twice, battle it out for the coveted trophy on September 11. Dasun Shanaka’s men has had quite a ride in the ongoing Asia Cup. They were stunned in the first group match against Afghanistan but then bounced back to win four matches on the trot. The Lankan Lions defeated Afghanistan and India in the first two Super Four fixtures to secure their spot in the final and then went on to beat Pakistan in what was virtually a warm-up game for the final. Pakistan’s route to the…

Afghanistan pacer Fareed Ahmad and Pakistan batter Asif Ali were involved in a physical altercation during the Asia Cup clash between the two sides on September 7. The incident happened in the penultimate over of the second innings when Fareed dismissed Ali, leaving the Afghans one wicket away from victory. He then proceeded to celebrate in the batter’s face, with Asif responding by shoving the bowler. Fareed did not back out, after which Asif almost swung his bat at him. “Asif breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using…

Kathmandu police revealed that they have registered a complaint from a 17-year-old girl that Nepal national team skipper Sandeep Lamichhane, 22, raped her twice. The player, who is currently in the Caribbean for the CPL, has not made any statement yet after a minor lodged a rape complaint against him in Kathmandu. Rabindra Singh Dhanuk, Kathmandu Valley Police Office chief told Setopati that a complaint has been filed and the supposed victim is under police protection. “A rape complaint has been filed against Sandeep Lamichhane. It’s a minor’s complaint, I will give further details regarding this tomorrow. The victim’s health check-up…

Mohammad Rizwan scored 71 off 51 while Mohammad Nawaz smashed 42 off 20 as Pakistan chased down 182 by five wickets in a super four fixture on August 4. The second contest between India and Pakistan in two weeks, and boy, did it produce another thriller. Pakistan held their nerves in the end to avenge their earlier loss against arch-rivals India in the group stage. Nawaz was the hero for Pakistan, playing an astonishing knock after being floated up the order.  https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1566493966983462913 Chasing 182, Pakistan were reeling behind the game courtesy of some poor batting by the top order. Babar Azam’s poor…

The Hundred 2022 came to a conclusion on Saturday with Trent Rockets men and Oval Invincibles women holding the respective trophies at the home of cricket Lord’s. Trent Rockets, who were defeated in the Eliminator in the inaugural edition, made up for it by claiming the championship this year. Having reached the final after topping the table, Rockets overcame the challenge of Manchester Originals, who were on a six-match winning streak. Sam Cook starred with the ball for Rockets on a deck that wasn’t fit to host tournament finals in the shorter format. Cook dismissed Laurie Evans and Wayne Madsen in his first two sets, while…

Ryan Burl picked 5 for ten while Regis Chakabva scored an unbeaten 37 to help Zimbabwe to a three-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI on Saturday. The Chevrons created history in Townsville as they registered their first-ever win against Australia on Australian soil. The visitors edged past Australia by three wickets while chasing 142 in a tense finish. Chasing a low target, Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Tadiwanashe Marumani got the visitors off to a good start. They added 38 on the board for the first wicket before Josh Hazlewood struck thrice in his next nine deliveries to bring Australia back in the game. Sikandar Raza,…

Sri Lanka propelled to the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2022 with a victory in the thriller against Bangladesh in a direct knock-out on Thursday (September 1) in Dubai. The Lankans chased down a massive target of 184 in a game that twisted back and forth before eventually falling in their favour in the final over. Walking a tricky rope at the death, where they lost wickets but also kept playing their shots to keep up with the asking rate, Sri Lanka would have a sense of appreciation for critical cameos played by their end-overs mavericks Chamika Karunaratne…