Author: Kapil Kumawat
Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has praised opening batsman David Warner’s style of play ahead of the veteran’s final Test against Pakistan, which begins on 3 January at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Warner, 37, hit 164 in the first Test in Perth, helping the hosts take a 1-0 series lead. Despite the southpaw having a somewhat quiet second Test, Australia won to establish an unassailable 2-0 lead with one game remaining. In an interview with World Wide Sports ahead of Warner’s Test farewell, Chappell dismissed the swashbuckling opener’s all-time ranking, instead focusing on Warner’s unrivaled record. Chappell was particularly pleased…
Some find Yuzvendra Chahal’s move from the Royal Challengers Bangalore to the Rajasthan Royals incomprehensible, and there is certainly bad blood between the two teams. Chahal was not retained by RCB after the 2021 season, and he went on to win the Purple Cap in his debut season with the inaugural IPL winners in 2022. Yuzvendra Chahal’s international career, on the other hand, has been steadily declining since he departed from RCB. The three-time finalists have also struggled recently, with an IPL mini-auction to forget. Following the release of Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Josh Hazlewood After the release of…
Former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed believes that Babar Azam, like Virat Kohli, should take a sabbatical to recover and rediscover his best batting form. Kohli struggled from 2020 to 2022, averaging less than 40 across formats each season. Kohli also only has two centuries in 83 games throughout that period. However, irregular pauses following IPL 2022 aided the former Indian captain’s return to top form in 2023. With almost 2,000 runs at an average of 66.06 and eight centuries across formats, the 35-year-old ended as the second-highest run-getter. Mushtaq, speaking to Cricket Pakistan, cited Kohli as an example for Babar…
David Warner just shed his baggy green before his farewell Test for Australia. On Tuesday, January 2, the veteran pitcher moved to social media to make a plea for the backpack to be returned. It happened after the cap went missing on the way from Melbourne to Sydney for the third and final Test against Pakistan, which is set to begin on Wednesday, January 3. In exchange for his Test cap, the 37-year-old pledged to give away his Australian kit bag “Hello everyone, this is my last resort,” he posted on Instagram, along with a video. “My rucksack, which contained…
Finding potential leadership successors for Rohit Sharma, according to Irfan Pathan, should be one of Team India’s priorities in 2024. Rohit led India to the ODI World Cup final in 2023 and is now captaining the team in the ongoing two-match Test series against South Africa. There is no word on whether the experienced opener will continue to captain the Men in Blue in white-ball cricket in the future, including the T20 World Cup later this year. Pathan stated on Star Sports that developing future leaders after Rohit should be one of India’s priorities in 2024 A lot of things…
South African batsman David Bedingham has spoken out about his desire to return to cricket after being involved in a horrible vehicle accident in 2016. He was out of commission for a year as a result of the tragedy. Speaking ahead of the second Test against India, which will be played at his home field of Newlands in Cape Town, the 29-year-old said that everything feels weird. Bedingham had an outstanding Test debut against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion, striking a gutsy 56 off 87 balls in the Proteas innings and leading the team to a 32-run victory. The…
Emma Raducanu of the United Kingdom said she feels reborn as she prepares to compete in the Auckland Classic next week after undergoing ankle and wrist surgery. The 21-year-old missed much of 2023 due to wrist and ankle surgeries, but she will return to Auckland with a protected ranking a year after she abandoned the competition. In a way, I feel reborn. “I feel revitalized, prepared, happy, and excited,” Raducanu told reporters on Saturday. Raducanu presently ranks 298th in the world, down from a career-high of 10 in July 2022. She did not get a wildcard for the Australian Open,…
Frankie Musonda says that he is ready to fulfill a boyhood goal in front of millions of people on the world stage. The United defender is an important member of Avram Grant’s squad and will compete in his first major event in a fortnight. The Ayr United defender has joined his Zambian colleagues before the African Cup of Nations. Their pre-tournament training is already underway in Saudi Arabia, with the competition set to begin in a fortnight. Musonda qualifies for Avram Grant’s team via his father, Patrick, and will be an important part of their tournament campaign in the coming…
In 2023, PBKS had again another dismal IPL performance. With only 12 points from 14 games, the Punjab-based team placed ninth in the league rankings. However, they have made a few changes to their team, opting to keep the majority of their important players for the upcoming season. During the IPL 2024 auction, the Punjab franchise also signed numerous big-name players, including Harshal Patel and Rilee Rossouw. PKBS will be looking to turn things around next season. On that point, here are three uncapped players that might be important for PBKS in the IPL 2024. PBKS IPL 2024 – No.…
In cricket, captaincy is frequently undervalued, A leader is believed to be only as good as their team. – Three international cricket captains While this is true, it is also true that a great captain may bring out the best in his or her teammates. The game of cricket has seen countless examples of a team being defined by its captain over the years. England’s Mike Brearley did not score many runs with the bat in international cricket, but he is largely considered one of the sport’s finest leaders. His astute and astute captaincy had a significant influence. Imran Khan…
MS Dhoni’s nine-year Test career came to an end on this day nine years ago, on December 30, 2014. The legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15 series in Australia. MS Dhoni captained his final Test as captain. In the Boxing Day Test in 2014, Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and chose to bat first. Steve Smith (192) batted first and hit a stunning century to help his team to a massive first-innings total of 530. Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Ryan Harris, and Brad Haddin all chipped in with half-centuries Mohammed Shami…
On Day 3 of the current second Test between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, December 28, a snuggling pair was spotted on the big screen. The crowd in Melbourne erupted in amazement as soon as the newlyweds appeared on the big screen. A female could be seen snuggling with a boy, who had his arms around her, in a video that was doing the rounds on X, previously Twitter. They buried their faces in shame as the child departed his spot, waving to the throng. Watch the MCG video below: https://twitter.com/RizwanStum60450/status/1740971735732941023?s=20 Couples proposing to one other…
Rishabh Pant, Team India’s wicketkeeper-batter, suffered many injuries after being involved in a horrible vehicle accident a year ago on December 30, 2023. On Friday, December 29, the 26-year-old turned to social media to publish a photo of his legs during a workout in which the scar from the injury can be seen. While the automobile accident was a big setback for the batsman, who appeared to be at the pinnacle of his abilities, Pant has recovered excellently after being treated for his injuries. The left-handed hitter has been inundating supporters with optimistic updates on his recovery. Last year, the…
The Kathmandu District Court has convicted former Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane of rape. At the next hearing, the court will decide on the leg-spinner’s sentence. Lamichhane is one of Asia’s best spinners. He is the only Nepalese player to have participated in the IPL. In addition to the IPL, the leg-spinner has played in the Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League, T10 League, Global T20 Canada, and Men’s Hundred. The 23-year-old appeared to have a promising future, but his career was wrecked by a rape conviction. The Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of raping…
South Africa defeated Team India by an innings and 32 runs at Centurion, their first setback of the current 2023-25 World Test Championship – Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah In eight attempts, India has never won a Test series in South Africa. Their most recent opportunity to correct that record was squandered, with the tourists slated to play only one more Test in the series. Overall, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah and company had a dismal performance, with several players failing to show up. However, a few notable players had remarkable performances. On that point, here are three players who…
