With less than a month left for the ICC Champions Trophy to begin, all eight teams are eager to finalize their preparations. In this regard, host Pakistan will play a Tri-Series at home against South Africa and New Zealand from February 8 to 14. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the complete schedule for this series. Tri-Series Matches to Be Held in Lahore and Karachi While the Champions Trophy is set to begin on February 19, the Tri-Series will take place from February 8. The matches will be played in two Pakistani cities—Lahore and Karachi. Pakistan has not…
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Noman Ali made history on Saturday by becoming the first Pakistani spinner to claim a Test hat-trick. His remarkable achievement helped Pakistan bowl out the West Indies for just 163 runs on the opening day of the second Test in Multan. This historic moment, which contributed to the collapse of the West Indian top order, was a major highlight of Pakistan’s dominant performance, with the visitors being dismissed before lunch. The West Indies chose to bat first on a pitch that offered significant turn, but they found themselves in trouble right from the start. Noman, brought in as the first…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the awards for 2024, and in this series, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has won a major award. The left-arm pacer has been named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. Arshdeep was selected for this prestigious award ahead of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza, and Australian opener Travis Head, who were also contenders. Arshdeep Singh’s Exceptional Performance in T20Is Arshdeep Singh was India’s most successful bowler in T20 Internationals last year. The left-arm fast bowler took 36 wickets in 18 T20I matches, maintaining an impressive average…
Before announcing the ICC Awards 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the Best ODI Team of the Year for 2024. This team is selected based on performances in ODI cricket throughout the year. This time, players from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan dominate the list, while no players from top teams like Australia, India, or England have made it. The reason for this is that the 2024 T20 World Cup was held, and as a result, fewer ODI matches were played. As for India, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the team only played one ODI series in…
The second match of the 5-match T20 series between India and England will be played on January 25 at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Team India, leading 1-0 after winning the first match by 7 wickets, will aim to extend their lead by winning the second match. On the other hand, England will look to bounce back in the series with a victory. The pitch in Chennai is known to favor spin bowlers, so India might play with a strategy of three spinners, which could reduce the chances of Mohammad Shami’s inclusion. India is likely to field Arshdeep Singh along with…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially clarified all speculations regarding the logo on Team India’s jersey for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting from February 19. BCCI has confirmed that they will follow all ICC guidelines for the tournament, including the placement of the official ICC logo, which will feature the name of Pakistan as well. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia’s Statement Newly appointed BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, in an interview with Cricbuzz, stated that India will comply with all ICC regulations. He mentioned that Team India’s jersey will also have the official Champions Trophy…
In the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, Glenn Maxwell stunned the world of cricket with his explosive batting. In the 40th match of the BBL, Melbourne Stars defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs. Playing for Melbourne Stars in this match, Maxwell scored a fiery 76 runs off 32 balls. During his innings, Maxwell hit 5 fours and 6 sixes, leading his team to the knockout round, where they will face Sydney Thunder. Maxwell Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record Glenn Maxwell broke a special T20 cricket record held by Rohit Sharma during the 40th match of the Big Bash League. Maxwell hit…
The first match of the T20 series between India and England will be played on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams have a lineup of star players who can change the course of the match in just a few balls. The last T20 match between these two teams was during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India defeated England by 68 runs in the semi-final. Now, both teams will face off once again. Let’s take a look at how the pitch at Kolkata’s ground might assist the teams. Eden Gardens Pitch Report The pitch at Eden Gardens…
Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match since 2012, as he has made himself available for Delhi’s game against Railways, which will take place from January 30. Kohli won’t be playing in Delhi’s away match against Saurashtra, starting on January 23, because of a neck sprain. However, he has informed the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) that he is ready to play in the last league match of the Ranji Trophy. Delhi’s head coach, Sarandeep Singh, confirmed this, saying, “Virat has told DDCA president Rohan Jaitley and the team management that he is available for…
Ahead of the five-match T20 series against England, India’s vice-captain Axar Patel stated on Monday that only the opening pair has been finalized, while the rest of the batting order remains flexible. The Indian team will play the first match at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. When asked about frequent changes in the batting order, Axar said, “It’s not just about me; it applies to everyone in the team.” He added, “Since the beginning of 2024, we decided that the opening pair would be fixed, but players batting from No. 3 to No. 7 must remain adaptable based on conditions, team…