Graeme Smith, born on 1 February 1981, is a former South African cricketer and now a cricket commentator. He played for South Africa in all formats of the game. In 2003, at just 22 years old, he became the youngest captain of South Africa’s national cricket team, taking over from Shaun Pollock. Smith remained the Test captain until he retired in 2014. He played 102 Test matches, and during his time as captain, he led South Africa to 54 Test victories, making him one of the country’s greatest-ever captains. Graeme Smith Bio Full NameGraeme Craig SmithBorn1 February 1981, Johannesburg, Transvaal…
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Lia Livingstone (born 4 August 1993) is an English cricketer who plays for Lancashire and England. He bats right-handed and can bowl both leg spin and off spin. He made his T20 debut for Lancashire in May 2015, playing against Leicestershire. Livingstone was named the Most Valuable Player in the first-ever season of The Hundred competition. He was also part of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup. Liam Livingstone Bio Full NameLiam Stephen LivingstoneBorn4 August 1993, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, EnglandAge31 yearsHeight6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)FatherSteve Livingstone MotherName Not KnownBrotherCallum Livingstone Net WorthUS $6 MillionBattingRight-handedBowlingRight-arm leg break,…
The 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand is set to begin next week. The first Test match will be played in Bengaluru from October 16, followed by the second and third Test matches starting on October 24 and November 1, respectively. After this Test series, Team India will depart for Australia for the Border-Gavaskar series, which is scheduled to begin on November 22 in Perth. However, ahead of this series, Team India has faced a major setback, with reports suggesting that the Indian captain might miss the first Test match. The Indian team will head to Australia next…
With two consecutive wins against Bangladesh, the Indian team’s focus is now on the third T20 match. This game will be played on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Suryakumar Yadav’s team will aim for a clean sweep against Bangladesh, as India currently leads the series 2-0. India has given some of its key players a break, providing opportunities to young players in this T20 series. These players, under head coach Gautam Gambhir’s strategy, have showcased a winning spirit. Recently, India also won the Test series against Bangladesh 2-0, playing aggressive cricket in Kanpur, reflecting the team’s…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made some changes to the playing conditions ahead of the Ranji Trophy, starting on October 11. These new rules will be important for players to keep in mind while playing. India’s new domestic season began on Friday (October 11) with the first round of the Ranji Trophy. The BCCI has announced that if any batsman retires during a match without an injury, they will be considered out immediately. This means the batsman will not be able to continue batting in that innings, regardless of whether the opposing team’s captain agrees…
England declared their first innings at 823/7 in the ongoing first Test match against Pakistan in Multan, marking the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history. Harry Brook led the charge for England, scoring a remarkable 317 runs, supported by Joe Root, who played a stellar knock of 262. Their brilliant performances helped England set new milestones in the match, creating a flurry of records. Pakistan had earlier posted a first-innings total of 556, but their bowling faltered as Root and Brook put England in a commanding position. By the fourth day of the Test, England had gained a 267-run lead…
Amid the ongoing India and Bangladesh T20I series, the prestigious domestic tournament, the Ranji Trophy, is set to commence. The 42-time Ranji champions, Mumbai, will begin their title defense campaign against Baroda. The first round of the Ranji Trophy is scheduled to start tomorrow, October 11, with 38 teams aiming for a strong start in this two-stage tournament. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai enters as strong contenders after defeating Rest of India in the 2024 Irani Cup. Mumbai has been placed in Group A alongside Maharashtra and Baroda, while last season’s runners-up, Vidarbha, are in Group B. For the 2024-25…
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma may miss one of the first two Test matches of the upcoming five-match series against Australia next month. It is being reported that due to personal reasons, Rohit might not be available for one of the matches in this series, and he has already informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about it. The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will kick off on November 22 with the first match in Perth. According to reports, there is a possibility that Rohit might sit out either the first or the second Test match,…
The entire nation is mourning the loss of India’s greatest philanthropist and esteemed industrialist, Ratan Naval Tata. He passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, around 11 PM at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Since the announcement of his demise, leaders from various sectors have expressed their condolences, with the sports world also grieving his loss. During his tenure, Ratan Tata took Tata Group to new heights and established it as a powerful global business entity. His contribution to society, particularly to sports, is remarkable. Supporting BCCI in Tough Times One of Ratan Tata’s contributions that BCCI will never forget…
India’s all-rounder Riyan Parag often stays in the news. This time, he is in controversy due to his unusual bowling action. During the second T20 match against Bangladesh, Riyan Parag bowled in a way that reminded people of Kedar Jadhav. Yes, the same bowling where the bowler bends very low and twists their body. As soon as Riyan bowled with this action, the umpires had a long discussion and declared it a no-ball. What exactly happened? During Bangladesh’s chase, Riyan was bowling his first over when he decided to use the full width of the crease. Using his slinging action,…