NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will introduce new floodlights at the stadiums in Karachi and Lahore for the Champions Trophy early next year. This comes as part of a broader effort to ensure smaller venues, such as Quetta, Abbottabad, and Peshawar, are also equipped with light towers, enabling domestic matches to be played…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) due to allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League (LPL). The suspension is effective immediately and will continue until further notice. The incident reportedly occurred while Dickwella was captaining Galle Marvels in the recently concluded LPL 2024.“The…
NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Punjab Kings franchise is facing internal turmoil as a dispute among its owners has reached the Chandigarh High Court. According to a Cricbuzz report, actress and co-owner Preity Zinta has filed a legal appeal seeking to prevent fellow owner Mohit Burman from selling a portion of his franchise shares.Zinta, who holds…
MUMBAI: In a sensational development, which should be music to the ears of the Chennai Super Kings management, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to put Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the category of uncapped players when it announces the player regulations ahead of the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League…
NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling keeper-batter Ishan Kishan fired a sizzling 86-ball century against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament in Thirunelveli on Friday. Leading Jharkhand from the front, the skipper was at his brutal best on Day 2, firing the opposition bowlers to all corners of the park as his side ended the day…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr thrives on the unique challenges presented by playing against India in World Cup cricket. She highlights the fervent support Indian fans bring, regardless of location, and the crucial role spin bowling plays in their strategy. Kerr finds facing India’s world-class batters, particularly in spin-friendly sub-continent conditions, a compelling…
NEW DELHI: After a stupendous show the Major League Cricket, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith is keen to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. At 35, Smith led Washington Freedom to their first MLC title, ending the T20 tournament as the franchise’s co-leading run-scorer with 336 runs at a strike…
NEW DELHI: The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, originally slated to be hosted by Bangladesh, faces an uncertain future amid political unrest. As a result, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is exploring alternative venues due to security and logistical concerns.While the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains determined to retain hosting rights, the ICC, facing time…
NEW DELHI: On a break after the tour of Sri Lanka, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma was recently spotted driving his special 0264-plated Lamborghini in Mumbai.After the conclusion of the three-match ODI series, which India lost 0-2 in Lanka, senior India plyers — Rohit, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah — are on a much-deserved break…
A couple of months ago, India’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik decided to bid the game adieu, retiring from all forms of cricket. But he remains actively involved as a commentator and expert, sharing his views on the game. However, during the latest episode of Cricbuzz video series ‘HeyCB’, Karthik was asked a question that had…
