Lasith Malinga, born on 28 August 1983, is a former Sri Lankan cricketer known as one of the best limited-overs bowlers. He was a right-arm fast bowler, famous for his unique round-arm action and for being a specialist death bowler. Malinga captained Sri Lanka to victory in the 2014 T20 World Cup. He holds numerous records, including being the only bowler with two World Cup hat-tricks and five hat-tricks across all formats of international cricket. He retired from Test cricket in April 2011, from One Day Internationals in July 2019, and from T20 franchise cricket in January 2021, before announcing…
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Former captain Babar Azam has finally been dropped from Pakistan’s Test team. Along with Babar, several other senior players have also been excluded. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made this announcement. The new selection committee has announced the squad for the second and third Tests against England, and Babar Azam has not been included. This marks the first time in his career that Babar has been dropped due to poor form. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed have also been left out of the team, as their performances have not been up to par…
India’s women’s team faced off against Australia’s women’s team in a match, which Australia won by 9 runs. After India’s defeat, discussions have emerged suggesting that the team is now out of the race for the semifinals. However, despite this loss, all hope is not lost for Team India. They can still make it to the semifinals, but there is only one path left. While the Indian team may have had a disappointing performance in this World Cup, fans still hold on to hope that the team will somehow secure a semifinal spot. Let’s explore how the Indian women’s team…
In the third T20I match between India and Bangladesh held in Hyderabad, numerous records were broken as India amassed an impressive 297 runs for six wickets in their innings. Having already clinched the series with a win in New Delhi on Wednesday, India opted to bat first. Although opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed early, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav provided a sensational start, achieving India’s joint-highest PowerPlay score in T20 internationals at 83 runs. Samson later scored his maiden T20I century in just 40 balls, making him the second-fastest Indian to reach this milestone, following Rohit Sharma. Together, the pair…
Brian Lara, born on 2 May 1969, is a former international cricketer from Trinidad. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen ever. Lara holds records for the highest individual score in first-class cricket (501 not out) and the highest Test innings score (400 not out). He also led the West Indies to victory in the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. Lara has received many awards, including the Wisden Leading Cricketer and was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2012. He is often called “The Prince of Port of Spain.” Brian Lara Bio AttributeDetailsFull NameBrian Charles LaraBorn2 May 1969Place…
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…
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…