The first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be played on 18th September at Galle International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka has already announced their playing eleven for the match. Sri Lanka’s confidence is high after their victory in the third Test against England, where Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant knock and scored a century to help the team win. On the other hand, New Zealand’s Test match against Afghanistan in India was canceled due to rain. This series is very important for both teams in the context of the World Test Championship, so an exciting match is…
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Ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025, league veterans Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu believe that retaining more players will improve a team’s chances of winning by keeping the core group intact. In the previous mega auction in 2022, the IPL rules allowed each team to retain up to four players. As the three-year cycle comes to an end, a second mega auction is approaching, but opinions about retention differ. Some teams believe they should be allowed to retain up to eight players, while others think four or five is enough. The IPL Governing Council has not made a…
The IPL franchise Delhi Capitals’ co-owner, GMR Group, has made a historic deal with England’s county cricket team, Hampshire. GMR Group has acquired a 49% stake in Hampshire. According to a report by the Times of India, the group has spent ₹1200 crores for this investment. This marks the first time in the history of England cricket that a foreign investor has made such an investment. GMR Group also has the option to purchase the remaining 51% stake in the future. Along with the stake in Hampshire, GMR Group will also own the rights to the Ageas Bowl (formerly known…
After a five-month gap, Team India is set to return to the field for red-ball cricket, with the first series against Bangladesh starting on September 19. The first Test of this series will take place in Chennai, where the playing XI for India is a major question. Who will be the 11 players to take the field against Bangladesh? While the official answer will only be revealed at the toss, it’s certain that several players will get their first chance to play a Test match against Bangladesh. Considering the pitch and conditions in Chennai, India is likely to go with…
Morne Morkel was recently appointed as the bowling coach of the Indian Cricket Team. The South African pacer was known for his quick deliveries that bounced a lot due to his tall height. His brother Albie Morkel was also a successful cricketer for the Proteas. Here, we have covered everything you need to know about Morne Morkel, including his age, date of birth, height, family, stats, career, net worth, salary as coach of Indian Cricket Team and IPL earnings. Morne Morkel Bio Morne Morkel (born 6 October 1984) is a former South African cricketer and current coach. He played for…
England and Australia are set to face each other in the final T20 of the series today. Both teams have won one match each and will look to win the series by winning today at Old Trafford. This article covers the best Dream11 team for today’s match between England and Australia. ENG vs AUS 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (VC) Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head (C), Liam Livingstone All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Cameron Green Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer ENG vs AUS 3rd T20 Probable Playing XI England: Phil Salt (c & wk),…
The three-match T20 series between England and Australia has seen two matches so far. The first match was won by the Australian team, while England secured a 3-wicket victory in the second match, leveling the series at 1-1. The third match is set to take place on September 14 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Fans can expect an exciting contest between the two teams, with Australia likely to come out in full strength. Mitchell Marsh, who did not play in the last match, is expected to return to the playing XI as captain, and there is also a possibility of…
Manoj Bhandage Stats- Manoj Bhandage is an Indian all-rounder who was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2022 Auction. However, he is yet to make his debut in IPL. Bhandage was born on 5 October 1998 in Raichur, Karnataka, India. He bats left-handed and bowls at a medium pace with his right arm. Manoj represents Karnataka in the domestic cricket. He made his T20 debut for Karnataka on 21 February 2019, during the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Manoj Bhandage Stats- List A and T20 Career Batting Stats FormatMatches (M)Innings (Inn)Not Outs (NO)RunsHigh Score (HS)Average (Avg)Balls Faced (BF)Strike…
PNL vs AMD Player Stats- This article covers the in-depth Punjab Lions vs Amdocs CC player stats. Find out the matches played, runs scored, and wickets taken by PNL (Punjab Lions) and AMD (Amdoc CC) players. PNL vs AMD Player Stats Punjab Lions Player Stats Player NameMatchesRunsAverageStrike RateWicketsEconomyZeeshan Mahmood54126131.52178.86209.12Neeraj Tiwari5660514.40140.045010.25Mangala Gunasekara691649142.28192.415010.48Taranjit Singh6373319.81246.802912.05Prasad Suranga261299.92151.760-Priyantha Wellage222211.00137.500-Chami Kumara61106623.17152.500-Hardeep Singh591725.21114.663910.37Mujahed Mohommed20–019.00Vikram Verma34124.00100.00412.07Isanka Madushan20–113.50 Amdocs CC Player Stats Player NameMatchesRunsAverageStrike RateWicketsEconomyPreetaj Deol6980722.41137.7129.50Chaitas Shah2847719.87170.350-Gaurav Sangwan4248716.23144.081711.46Vimal Khanduri7290617.42132.074210.37Ketan Dhane1819023.75161.01114.00Akhilesh Karande30–0-Pankaj Parvesh2327124.63162.271111.25Rahul Shukla424214.00100.00515.09Ashis Nath100–510.75Vinod Sawant3626915.82144.62612.31Hitesh Thadani6343111.34128.654911.68 PNL vs AMD: Recent Head-To-Head In their most recent match in the European Cricket League, PNL defeated AMD by 12 runs. Batting first,…
Cricket has been around for centuries, and over time, it has produced many legendary players and influential figures. The term “Godfather of Cricket” is not officially given to anyone, but it often refers to the individuals who have greatly shaped and transformed the game. These figures include legendary players, influential organisers, and those who have left a lasting mark on cricket’s history. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key figures in cricket who could be called the “Godfathers” of the game. William Gilbert Grace: The Englishmen Known as the Godfather of Cricket William Gilbert Grace, often referred to…