After a disappointing performance in IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants may part ways with captain KL Rahul. Under Rahul’s leadership, the Lucknow team failed to qualify for the playoffs this season. Rahul has been a crucial part of the team since 2022, but according to media reports, the franchise is unlikely to retain him after three years at the helm. In addition to Lucknow’s inability to reach the playoffs, Rahul’s underwhelming performance has also become a reason for the management to consider letting him go. According to a report by India Today, the management has had extensive discussions regarding Rahul’s…
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In the first match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, although the Indian team faced defeat, several players’ performances impressed everyone. One of the standout performances was by Sarfaraz Khan, who made a remarkable comeback to India’s playing XI after a long time, scoring a brilliant 150 runs. While Sarfaraz couldn’t open his account in the first innings, he made up for it in the second innings with his 150-run knock. This outstanding performance has now benefited Sarfaraz in the latest ICC batting rankings, where he made a significant leap. Sarfaraz…
The Zimbabwe cricket team has set the highest score in T20 International history. In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier B, 2024, Zimbabwe posted 344 runs in the allotted 20 overs against Gambia. The match was held at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, where captain Sikandar Raza put on a brilliant display, scoring a century in just 33 balls. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Zimbabwe began attacking from the first ball, with every bowler facing punishment. Captain Sikandar Raza remained unbeaten, scoring 133 runs off just 43 balls. Openers Brian Bennett and…
The first match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand was held in Bengaluru. The first day of the Test was washed out due to rain, causing the match to take place from October 17 to October 20. New Zealand successfully won the match by 8 wickets. Following this victory, India faces a significant setback in its quest for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, while New Zealand has improved its position in the WTC 2023-2025 points table. India’s Path to the WTC Final With this loss, India must now win 5 out of its remaining 7…
Veteran Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been consistently performing well in domestic tournaments, troubled the Australian bowlers during India’s last two tours of Australia. Although Pujara has been out of the Indian team for some time, senior selectors may consider picking him for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It is reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may announce the squad for this five-match Test series on October 28. The Test series between India and Australia is set to begin on November 22. India will aim to secure a hat-trick of series victories against Australia. If…
The Indian cricket team’s schedule is set to become quite hectic in the coming months, with one series following another. The team is currently playing a Test series against New Zealand, with one match completed and two remaining. The final match of the series will be held from November 1 to 5 in Mumbai. Immediately after that, the team will head to South Africa for a five-match T20 series. Let’s take a look at the schedule for this upcoming series. India vs South Africa T20 Series Schedule The India vs South Africa T20 series will consist of four matches, starting…
Prithvi Shaw was once compared to the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, even being named the “next Sachin Tendulkar” in a video by the ICC (International Cricket Council). Despite scoring a century on his international debut, Shaw has now been dropped from the Mumbai team, with fitness issues cited as the reason. Shaw has been left out of the upcoming Ranji Trophy match squad, and left-handed opener Akhil Herwadkar, who has experience playing 41 Ranji matches, has taken his place. Another significant change in the Mumbai team is the exclusion of Tanush Kotian, who has been selected for India’s A team…
The Pakistan cricket team is often surrounded by controversies, with major players frequently finding themselves in trouble. A similar situation is unfolding with Fakhar Zaman, who recently opposed Babar Azam’s exclusion from the Pakistan team, leading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to issue a show-cause notice to him. Reports suggest that Fakhar Zaman has now responded to the notice, explaining why he supported Babar Azam. However, there are also reports that Fakhar Zaman’s selection in the Pakistan team is now highly unlikely. What did Fakhar say about Babar? According to Pakistani media reports, Fakhar Zaman explained in his response to…
Cheteshwar Pujara, playing for Saurashtra in the second round of the Ranji Trophy, scored a century against Chhattisgarh. Pujara faced 197 balls to reach his century. Chhattisgarh had posted a massive total of 578 runs in their first innings after winning the toss. In response, Saurashtra lost two wickets for just 81 runs. Coming in at number 3, Pujara played a crucial century knock for his team. This was Pujara’s 25th century in the Ranji Trophy and his 66th in first-class cricket. With this century, Pujara surpassed Brian Lara, who had 65 centuries in first-class cricket, making history. Along with…
New Zealand’s senior batsman Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune. He is still recovering from a back strain, and his rehabilitation is not yet complete. The New Zealand Cricket Board announced this on Tuesday. After winning the first Test in Bengaluru by eight wickets, New Zealand leads the three-match series 1-0. The second match will be played from Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Williamson has not yet arrived in India and hasn’t been seen with the team. He sustained the injury during the recent Test series against Sri…