Babar Azam’s tough times don’t seem to end. After failing in the Champions Trophy, he has now disappointed in the National T20 Cup as well. Playing his first match of the tournament for Lahore Blues, Babar delivered a poor performance. His team lost the match by 37 runs. Karachi Whites posted a total of 171 runs in 20 overs, while Lahore Blues were bowled out for just 134 runs. Babar Azam could only manage to score 22 runs in this game. Another Disappointing Knock from Babar Azam Babar Azam came out to open the innings but struggled from the beginning.…
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may soon change the rules regarding players traveling with their families on overseas tours. Indian players will now have to seek permission from the board if they wish to spend more time with their families beyond the stipulated duration. Recently, former Indian captain Virat Kohli shared his views on the rule that limits family presence during foreign tours. He stated that when a player is going through a tough phase during a tour, the presence of family members plays a crucial role. Report Reveals Possible Changes According to a report by…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22, 2025, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match. In anticipation of the season, all ten franchises have finalized their support staff. Below is a comprehensive list of each team’s support personnel: Mumbai Indians (MI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Rajasthan Royals (RR) Gujarat Titans (GT) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Delhi Capitals (DC) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Punjab Kings (PBKS) These support staff members, comprising experienced coaches…
IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 22, with the final scheduled for May 25. The opening match will take place at Eden Gardens, featuring a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A total of 74 matches, including the final, will be played over 65 days among 10 teams in this season of the IPL. However, even before the tournament begins, several star players have already been ruled out. As of March 17, five players have withdrawn, with one of them facing a two-year ban. With injuries affecting some players, this number could increase further. Most…
The Indian team convincingly defeated England 3-0 in the three-match ODI series, making a strong statement ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. This series has also given a clearer picture of India’s probable playing XI. KL Rahul was chosen as the wicketkeeper-batsman in all three matches, while Rishabh Pant remained on the bench. This suggests that Rahul is likely to be the first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming tournament. After the final match on Thursday, head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about his preferred wicketkeeper between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the Champions Trophy. He made it clear that Rahul…
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…
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…