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…
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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…
The Indian cricket team is currently touring Australia, where a five-match Test series is being played between the two sides. India secured a massive 295-run victory in the Perth Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The second Test, a pink-ball match, will be played at the Adelaide Oval starting Friday, December 6. Meanwhile, there’s some great news for India in the context of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). In the first Test of the England-New Zealand series, England registered a commanding 8-wicket win over New Zealand. This result has slightly simplified India’s equation for reaching the WTC…
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, a total of 577 players were up for grabs, but only 182 found buyers. This left 395 players unsold, including Urvil Patel. Despite being overlooked, Urvil didn’t let disappointment affect him. Within a week, he smashed two sensational centuries, setting a new benchmark in domestic cricket. Playing for Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Urvil broke Rishabh Pant’s record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian. Fastest T20 Century by an Indian Urvil Patel created history by scoring a century off just 28 balls against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.…
The news about the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accepting the ICC’s offer to hold the Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model has become very popular. A schedule for India’s matches is also being shared online. According to the post, India will play three group matches. Their first match will be against Bangladesh on 20 February 2025 in Dubai. India’s second match is said to be against Australia on 23 February 2025, also in Dubai. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match is expected to happen on 1 March 2025 at the same venue. Other matches in the tournament will take…
Speculations are rife about Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) new captain. With Faf du Plessis, who captained RCB in IPL 2024, no longer part of the team, the franchise has yet to announce his successor. Fans on social media are debating whether Virat Kohli should once again lead the team. However, a new name has surfaced, potentially as RCB’s next captain. RCB Has a Strong Option Currently, Virat Kohli is the frontrunner for the captaincy, but nothing has been confirmed. Another candidate in the mix is Krunal Pandya, who was recently released by Mumbai Indians and picked up by RCB for…
The build-up to the Champions Trophy is gaining momentum, with discussions around the hybrid model creating tension between India and Pakistan. According to reports, while Pakistan has agreed to the hybrid model, they have put forth a significant condition. Pakistan wants the hybrid model to be implemented for ICC tournaments in India until 2031, which has caused a deadlock. Although the Champions Trophy is scheduled for next year, many teams have already started their preparations. Speculations are also rife about the Indian squad—who might make the cut and who might be dropped. Here’s a look at the players who could…
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to return for the Adelaide Test, beginning on December 6. He missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child. In his absence, KL Rahul opened the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the duo played a pivotal role in India’s victory with a 201-run partnership in the second innings. With Rohit’s return, the big question is: what batting position will he take? Some cricket experts suggest that Rohit should bat at No. 5 or 6. However, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Rohit will likely open or bat at No. 3. Harbhajan’s…
Pakistan is currently on a tour of Zimbabwe, where they secured a victory in the first T20I, winning by 57 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. In this match, Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf achieved a significant milestone, becoming the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20 internationals. Pakistan’s Leading Wicket-Taker in T20Is Haris Rauf bowled 3 overs, conceding 17 runs and taking 2 wickets in the first T20I against Zimbabwe. With these 2 wickets, he surpassed Shadab Khan to become Pakistan’s most successful bowler in T20I cricket. Haris Rauf Breaks Record in 28 Fewer Matches Shadab Khan…