Author: Shubham Bhargava

Shubham Bhargava is a sports journalist and a fantasy writer. A cricket enthusiast who likes to understand the nuances of the great game.

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SRH coach Trevor Bayliss recently claimed that the side will go with the same playing 11 for the next couple of games despite losing their last encounter. The management decided to leave out David Warner from the side and is looking to stick with the decision despite raging criticism from fans. What came as a surprise to all the IPL fans, Sunrisers Hyderabad management decided to axe David Warner from captaincy naming Kane Williamson as the skipper of the side. Warner was also not a part of the playing 11 in the clash against Rajasthan Royals, and it looks like…

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According to reports, the England cricket team will travel to Pakistan for a Test series next year. Fawad Chaudhary, the Federal Information Minister of Pakistan, confirmed the reports. This series might prove to be a game-changer for Pakistan Cricket. Recent media reports hinted towards positive news for Pakistan Cricket. Fawad Chaudhry confirmed the reports, which state that the England cricket team will tour Pakistan for a Test series. He claimed in his tweet that he is elated that the England cricket team will tour Pakistan after a gap of as many as 16 years. He also revealed that the England…

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Bihar Cricket Association and BCCI are blaming each other for the crisis as state players continue to suffer. The cricketers from Bihar have not received their salaries for the past two seasons. Moreover, the second wave of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has worsened the situation. The players are also not getting to play any matches due to the restrictions imposed because of the COVID risk. The cricketers blamed the BCCI for their situation as the governing body is yet to give them remuneration for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 season. Bihar cricketer Prashant Singh spoke about the hardships his family is…

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What comes as a surprise to many cricket fans, SRH management has decided to take the captaincy away from David Warner. In his place, another overseas player Kane Williamson has been appointed as the skipper of the side. Williamson has led the ‘Orange Army’ in the past. As the Sunrises Hyderabad continue to struggle in the ongoing edition of the IPL, the management has announced that New Zealand’s Kane Williamson will now lead the side. However, the change is something, which was suggested by many cricket pundits as Hyderabad are at the bottom of the IPL 2021 points table. The…

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After the deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic started wreaking havoc in India, many speculations were made regarding the change in venue of the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, the General Manager of the BCCI has claimed that hosting rights will stay with India in all probability. The coronavirus pandemic severely impacted innumerable sporting events across the globe. The T20 World Cup, which was slated to be held in Australia in 2020, was postponed due to the same reason. Afterwards, it was decided that the marquee event will be held in India in 2021. However, due to the monumental…

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Brendon McCullum, the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, was extremely unhappy with his team’s dismal performance against the Delhi Capitals. KKR are having a terrible season. After four losses in a row, they were finally able to win a game against Punjab Kings. However, their joy was short-lived as the team was blown away by Delhi Capitals in their last game. Lashing out at the players, KKR head coach Brendon McCullum said that the team’s performance was very disappointing. “That’s the style of play which both myself and the captain Morgan have asked of our players. But unfortunately we’re…

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After a number of setbacks, Rajasthan Royals franchise has finally received positive news. Ace South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen has joined the team camp as a replacement for the foreign players who won’t be a part of the team anymore in the ongoing edition of Vivo IPL. The Rajasthan Royals franchise have faced a plethora of problems this season. Firstly, the leader of their bowling unit, Jofra Archer was ruled out of the entire 2021 edition of the IPL even before the tournament started owing to a finger injury. Post that, English all-rounder Ben Stokes injured his finger…

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What comes as good news for cricket lovers across the country, the 2021 edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is set to start from June 4. To ensure the safety of everyone involved in the league, the tournament will be played in a safe bio-bubble. While the second wave of coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc in India, it has been decided that the 2021 edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League will take place from 4th June 2021. According to reports, BCCI has granted permission to conduct the TNPL in a safe bio-secure environment. RS Ramasaamy, the secretary of…

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged Lionel Messi to finish his career at Camp Nou, claiming that the Argentine is “a player for Barcelona”. Lionel Messi’s contract at his current club expires this June. While he did express his desire to leave at the beginning of this season, the Barca skipper eventually changed his mind and is reportedly renegotiating a new deal at the Camp Nou. Under Guardiola, Messi bloomed into one of the game’s greatest as the duo went on to lift the historic sextuple in the 2008-09 season. The duo added two more La Liga titles and another…

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CSK batsman Suresh Raina, who missed the last season of the IPL citing personal reasons, claimed that an all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja must be a part of the Indian team in all three formats as he can contribute in all three facets of the game. Ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja delivered a memorable performance in his team’s last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Jadeja played a pivotal role with the bat, ball and in the field to thrash the table-toppers by 69 runs. The southpaw smashed 62 runs in just 28 balls to guide his team to 191 on a pitch…

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