New Zealand clinched the title by defeating South Africa in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. After suffering defeats in the finals of 2009 and 2010, the Kiwi team must have breathed a sigh of relief. This marks New Zealand’s first T20 World Cup title, making them the fourth team overall to win the Women’s T20 World Cup. Following this victory, the ICC showered the team with monetary rewards, as they earned over ₹21 crore by winning the tournament. Meanwhile, the runners-up, South Africa, also enjoyed a significant payout. The ICC increased the prize money for women’s…
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During the ongoing Test series against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently surprised everyone by resting senior players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Some cricket pundits suggested that Babar and Shaheen were dropped due to their performances. Now, reports indicate that both players may also be rested for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe in November. Pakistan is scheduled to play a three-match ODI series followed by an equal number of T20 matches against Zimbabwe starting on November 24. According to a report from Pakistan Cricket, the selection committee is allegedly considering significant changes for the upcoming limited-overs tour…
Team India had a disappointing start to the Test series against New Zealand, suffering an 8-wicket defeat in the first match. The batting performance of the Indian team was completely underwhelming in the first innings, while the bowlers also failed to make a significant impact. In light of this, the team has made a major decision before the next match in the series. Washington Sundar Called Up Washington Sundar, the star all-rounder, has been included in the squad for the last two Test matches against New Zealand. Sundar last played a Test match for India in 2021, marking his return…
Pakistan is making every effort to invite India, and now it has offered a new option. Pakistan suggests that the Indian team can come to play in Pakistan, even if they return after playing matches in Chandigarh or Delhi. The recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Pakistan has reignited discussions about the possibility of the Indian cricket team traveling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, even though there are no expectations regarding this. According to a report by ‘Cricbuzz,’ the issue was raised multiple times during discussions between Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. It…
The first match of the 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand is ongoing. The match began on October 16, and today (October 20) is the fifth day. In this match, the Indian team was bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings. On the other hand, New Zealand scored 402 runs in their first innings. In response, India launched a brilliant counter-attack in their second innings, scoring 462 runs, giving New Zealand a target of 107 runs. The first day of the match was washed out due to rain, and rain also disrupted play on the…
Fans had eagerly awaited the cricket match between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, a match had been played between India A and Pakistan A in the Emerging Asia Cup. Several prominent players from both teams had participated in the match. The Indian team for the tournament had been led by Tilak Varma, who had won the toss and chosen to bat first. Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh had given their team a strong start. For the T20-format tournament, the BCCI had given opportunities to young T20 stars. Abhishek Sharma clashed with Pakistani bowler In this match, Abhishek Sharma had…
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that he was “disheartened” to see his team bowled out for a mere 46 runs on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand. After the first day’s play was washed out due to rain, Rohit won the toss and chose to bat on the second day. However, India was dismissed in just 31.2 overs, with five batsmen failing to open their account. Rohit confessed that he had misread the pitch. Before the press conference began, Rohit jokingly told the reporters, “Bring out the swords,” inviting them to ask tough questions. During…
If the Indian cricket team or its fans remember the second day of the Bengaluru Test match, it will be with disappointment. The Indian team was bowled out for just 46 runs on their home soil, marking the first time they were dismissed for less than 50 runs in India. Not only did the batting collapse, but India also didn’t get a good start with the ball. Despite this, former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar praised captain Rohit Sharma and called him a great human being. Manjrekar praised Rohit Sharma in an X post because Rohit admitted…
Team India was bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings against New Zealand in Bengaluru. On a pitch where high scores are usually seen, five Indian batsmen couldn’t even open their account. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Sarfaraz Khan all got out without scoring. New Zealand’s fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke completely dismantled India’s batting line-up. Henry took 5 wickets, while O’Rourke, playing his first Test in India, claimed 4 wickets. After getting bowled out for such a low score, Team India set five records that no team would want to…
Delhi Capitals is undergoing rapid changes ahead of IPL 2025. Recently, they removed Ricky Ponting from the position of head coach. Following his departure, the franchise was in search of a new head coach, and that search has now been completed. According to a report from Cricbuzz, former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani will take on the role for IPL 2025. He has been appointed as the head coach for the next two seasons. Badani has played 44 international matches for India and was previously part of the coaching staff at Sunrisers Hyderabad under Brian Lara, where he worked as a…