Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has joined the chorus of praise for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, lauding his unique bowling action and ability to deceive batters on any pitch. Ali’s admiration for Bumrah is rooted in the latter’s exceptional performances and his uncanny knack for picking up wickets, regardless of the conditions. Basit Ali
The announcement of India’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh has raised eyebrows, particularly with the notable exclusion of right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami. While the return of key players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant has garnered attention, the absence of Shami, a crucial part of India’s bowling lineup, has
Kanpur Superstars took on Gorakhpur Lions in match 30 of the Uttar Pradesh T20 2024 on Monday. The contest, played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, was the final game of the league stage. Gorakhpur Lions’ struggle with the bat The Gorakhpur Lions, batting first, struggled against a disciplined
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the updated squads for the second round of the Duleep Trophy 2024-25, scheduled to begin on September 12 in Anantapur. With several key players being called up for India’s Test series against Bangladesh, the Men’s Selection Committee has made significant changes to the participating
Arch-rivals England and Australia are gearing up for an upcoming white-ball series, featuring three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and five One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The multi-format tour will kick off with the T20I series, setting the stage for a battle between the two cricketing giants. T20I series schedule against England The first T20I is scheduled to take
Recently, star Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul took part in an entertaining challenge where he had to rank five of the world’s top batters without seeing them. During the game, the host provided Rahul with the names of the batters one at a time, and he had to decide their ranking on the spot. Top five
In a one-sided affair at Stormont, England Women secured a comprehensive 275-run win over Ireland Women in the second ODI of their three-match series. Experienced opener Tammy Beaumont starred with an unbeaten 150, her 10th ODI century, to power England to a mammoth 320/8 in their 50 overs. Tammy Beaumont shines with record-breaking ton Beaumont’s
Rishabh Pant has made a name for himself as a destructive batter for the Indian cricket team irrespective of the format. Pant’s unconventional shots and positive mindset has cemented his position as one of the most dangerous batters in the world right now and it is a testament to his talent that he
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has consistently evolved, and with each passing season, the competition becomes more intense. As we look ahead to the upcoming IPL mega auctions, franchises are strategizing to build their dream teams. One significant tool at their disposal is the Right to match (RTM) rule. This rule allows franchises to retain
