The England cricket team is currently touring New Zealand for a three-match Test series. Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, the team secured a dominant victory in the first match and is leading the series 1-0. The second Test is being played in Wellington, where on the second day, England scored 500,000 runs in Test cricket, setting a new world record. They became the first team in history to achieve this milestone. England reached this feat during their second innings on Saturday, December 7. World Record in 1,082 Tests England’s team made history by becoming the first to score 500,000…
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The tussle surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan next year, seems to be gradually settling down. However, the tournament schedule has not been released yet. An International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting regarding this was scheduled for Thursday, December 5, but it has been postponed once again. The meeting will now take place on December 7. In the meantime, significant news has emerged regarding the Champions Trophy schedule. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed to the hybrid model, meaning the Indian team will play its matches in another country. 5 of the 15 Matches…
The mega auction for IPL 2025 was recently held in Jeddah, where the Delhi Capitals completed their squad with 23 players. The franchise added several big names to their team during the auction. Notably, Delhi Capitals did not retain their former captain Rishabh Pant this time, leaving them in search of a new captain. Amid this, one player delivered a stunning performance in domestic cricket, making him a strong contender for the role. This player is none other than Axar Patel. Axar Patel’s Remarkable Performance Axar Patel showcased his batting brilliance during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In a match…
India’s young star batsman Abhishek Sharma delivered a sensational performance against Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, breaking multiple records along the way. Playing for Punjab, Abhishek smashed a century off just 28 balls, leading his team to a remarkable victory in just 10 overs. His unbeaten 106-run knock not only ensured Punjab’s win but also shattered a mega record held by T20 star Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek’s Explosive Century Seals Victory for Punjab in 10 Overs Batting first, Meghalaya managed to score 142/7 in their 20 overs against a disciplined Punjab bowling attack. In reply, Punjab opener Abhishek Sharma…
The BCCI has already made it clear that Team India will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. This puts the ICC tournament in a dilemma—it will either be held without India or under a hybrid model. Initially, Pakistan was unwilling to share the Champions Trophy hosting rights with another country. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now threatened to withdraw its team from upcoming ICC events in India, while expressing willingness to adopt the hybrid model. The PCB has also set some additional conditions, including a tri-series involving India. According to ESPNcricinfo, a meeting took place on…
Despite a century against Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal has dropped in the latest ICC Test rankings. Similarly, Virat Kohli has also faced a setback, slipping one spot to 14th. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the Test bowlers’ rankings, holding the top position. Setback for Jaiswal and Kohli The Indian team is currently touring Australia, having already played the first Test of the five-match series. India secured a massive 295-run victory in Perth. Despite scoring centuries in the match, both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli have lost ground in the latest ICC rankings. Jaiswal, who smashed 161 runs with 15 fours…
The second match of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is set to begin on December 6. With the match approaching, fans and teams alike are curious about the nature of the Adelaide pitch. Adelaide Oval’s pitch curator, Damian Hough, has stated that efforts are underway to create a balanced wicket. He confirmed that the pitch will have a 6mm grass covering, which is expected to assist with swing and seam movement. Curator’s Insight on Adelaide’s Pitch Speaking to the media on December 4, Damian Hough explained, “For the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the wicket…
Jay Shah officially took over as the youngest Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1. With this, the position of Secretary in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has become vacant. Speculations have already started about who will be the next Secretary. Several names have emerged in the race for this new position, but no official announcement has been made yet. Even the officials and state associations associated with the board remain unaware of who might take over this crucial role. Saikia Leading the Race Since the constitutional amendment in 2022, the BCCI Secretary…
Doubts over the Champions Trophy 2025 have deepened further. The ICC, cricket’s governing body, has yet to reach any concrete decision on the tournament. Reports now suggest that the upcoming ICC meeting may not include the Champions Trophy on its agenda. However, there is no clarity yet on when this meeting will take place. According to Cricbuzz, sources indicate that the meeting might occur on December 5, though this is not confirmed. This will be the first meeting under the chairmanship of Jay Shah, who took charge as the ICC President on December 1. In an official statement, the ICC…
The Indian cricket team made a remarkable start to their tour of Australia by winning the first Test, a rare achievement, especially in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma. Now that Rohit has rejoined the team and taken charge, preparations for the second Test are in their final stages. The pink-ball day-night Test will begin on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval, adding to the excitement. Despite the victory in the first Test, Team India is forced to tweak its winning combination due to unavoidable circumstances. The big question remains—will Rohit Sharma make the bold decision everyone is talking…