Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. This is the second time Amir has taken this decision. Earlier this year, he came out of retirement in March and was included in the team for the New Zealand series after a gap of three years and eight months. Amir was also part of Pakistan’s squad for this year’s T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup, held in the USA and the West Indies, Amir took seven wickets in four matches. However, Pakistan’s journey ended in the group stage. Amir has not played for Pakistan…
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The third match between India and Australia is being played in Brisbane, at the Gabba. Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, the game was halted for half an hour after just 5.3 overs due to rain. Play resumed, but heavy rain interrupted again in the 14th over, stopping the match. On both occasions, the pitch at the Gabba was covered, but the ground staff left the outfield uncovered despite the downpour. Do you know why the ground isn’t covered even during heavy rain? Let’s find out. Excellent Drainage System at the Gabba The Gabba…
The situation within the Pakistan cricket team seems far from ideal. Reports suggest that Test team coach Jason Gillespie has resigned from his position. On Thursday, Gillespie reportedly informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about his decision. However, the PCB has yet to release an official statement on the matter. Resignation Just Before the South Africa Tour? Media reports claim that Gillespie resigned just hours before the team was set to depart for their South Africa tour. Allegedly, the PCB’s refusal to renew the contract of assistant coach Tim Nielsen played a key role in his decision. It is believed…
The third Test match between India and Australia is set to begin on December 14, but all is not well in the Indian camp. According to media reports, Rohit Sharma is reportedly upset with Yashasvi Jaiswal due to a mistake made by the young batter. The incident resulted in Jaiswal being left behind at the team hotel. Reports suggest that Jaiswal failed to board the team bus on time, and by the time he arrived, the bus had already departed. Jaiswal Reached the Airport by Car When the team bus left the hotel without him, Yashasvi Jaiswal had to arrange…
The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of Australia, where they are playing a five-match Test series against the hosts. The series is currently tied at 1-1. The third Test between the two teams is set to take place at Brisbane’s Gabba starting on December 14. The match will begin at 5:50 AM IST. Will Gabba’s Pitch Spell Trouble for Batters? Speculation about Gabba’s pitch is rife. The surface is expected to favor fast bowlers, offering pace and bounce. This could mean tough times ahead for the batters, especially in the initial days when bowlers are likely to…
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh clinched the title after a crucial mistake by Ding Liren in the final game of the World Chess Championship held in Singapore. The error came at a time when the possibility of a tiebreak seemed very likely. Gukesh secured the title with a 7.5 score against Ding’s 6.5 by winning the last classical game of the 14-game match. The match concluded in its fifth hour when Ding Liren’s blunder cost him the game, the match, and the crown. While the match appeared to be…
Former Australian batter Matthew Hayden has shared some advice for Indian bowlers ahead of the third Test. Hayden explained how India’s pace bowlers could utilize the bounce on the Gabba pitch to their advantage. The third Test between India and Australia is set to begin on December 14 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia leveled the five-match series 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Hayden discussed strategies for dismissing Australian batters at the Gabba. Speaking to a sports channel, he said, “Whenever India gets the chance to bowl, they should trust the fourth and fifth…
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s domestic T20 tournament, has been delivering thrilling matches for fans. The last quarterfinal match of the tournament was played in Bengaluru between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi emerged victorious in this match, securing their place in the semifinals. However, the game witnessed an unexpected clash between two players, leading to a heated argument. The on-field umpires had to intervene to diffuse the situation. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. Clash Between Two Indian Players During Live Match This incident occurred during Delhi’s innings. Uttar Pradesh’s Nitish Rana was…
The third match of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia is set to take place at the Gabba. Both teams are aiming to take the lead in the series by winning this crucial match. India secured a massive 295-run victory in the first Test at Perth, gaining a 1-0 lead in the series. However, Australia made a strong comeback in the second day-night Test in Adelaide, defeating India by 10 wickets to level the series. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams are focused on gaining an edge in the third Test. However, rain could potentially…
India’s bowling performance on the Australia tour has been average, with only Jasprit Bumrah standing out. As a result, former cricketers and fans have been calling for experienced pacer Mohammed Shami to be included in the squad. Initially, reports suggested that Shami might join the team for the final two Tests. However, a new twist has emerged, and it appears he might not fly to Australia after all. According to media reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may refrain from sending Shami due to fitness concerns. Indian captain Rohit Sharma had earlier stated that the doors…