Cricket Australia has announced the squad for the forthcoming Women’s Under-19 Tri-series, scheduled to commence on September 19 in Brisbane. The Youth Selection Panel has chosen 15-player squads for both the T20 and 50-over formats for the Tri-series, which will be held in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Kristen Beams, a former Australian player, has been…
NEW DELHI: India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will not be returning to Sussex for the County Championship next year after the English club side decided to relieve him in order to retain Australian Daniel Hughes.Next season, left-handed Hughes will be available for every Championship and T20 Vitality Blast game. Jayden Sales, a right-arm fast bowler…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men’s red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India’s Balwinder Sandhu‘s record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. Sandhu scored 71 in the…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s approach to managing Indian players on the field combines freedom with accountability. With his calm demeanor, Rohit empowers his teammates to play their natural game while setting clear expectations. He provides constructive feedback when necessary, and if a player falls short, his subtle yet telling reactions effectively communicate his message without…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the England vs Sri Lanka Test series, Ollie Pope, the stand-in captain for England, revealed that the English players will wear black armbands during the Manchester Test as a tribute to the late Graham Thorpe. And on Wednesday, they indeed wore the black armbands to pay homage to the former cricketer….
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights into his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli. According to the spin maestro, this bond dates back to their formative years in the under-19 cricket circuit. In a podcast with 2 Sloggers, Chawla provided contrasting perspectives on the evolution of Virat Kohli’s personality over the…
NEW DELHI: Zaheer Khan, a former Indian bowler, is reportedly in discussions with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) regarding a potential role as the team’s mentor, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.The report suggests that LSG is eager to include the ex-India player in their coaching staff. Additionally, two other franchises have expressed interest in securing the services…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a stalwart of Indian batting, and Australia’s Steve Smith are eager to make their mark in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. According to Australian great Matthew Hayden, runs will be “at a premium” in this highly anticipated contest.Hayden, a top-class opener during his playing days, believes that Kohli and Smith have their…
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s performance in the Test series against England in February earlier this year was nothing short of extraordinary. Amassing 712 runs in five matches, he etched his name in Indian cricketing history, becoming only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to achieve this feat. His aggressive batting style drew widespread praise…
