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…
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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…
After India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has become strict. They have made it mandatory for Team India players to play domestic cricket. As a result, players like Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be seen playing in the second round of the Ranji Trophy starting from January 23. Meanwhile, there are reports that Delhi’s team offered Rishabh Pant the captaincy, but the Indian wicketkeeper turned down the offer, keeping the team’s interest in mind. It is worth noting that Rishabh Pant captains in…
Reports of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s engagement to Priya Saroj, the Member of Parliament from Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, have gone viral on social media. However, Priya Saroj’s father, former MP Toofani Saroj, has denied these rumors. According to him, nothing has been finalized yet. Both families are seriously considering the relationship, but as of now, no engagement has taken place. Who is Priya Saroj? Priya Saroj, 25, is a former Supreme Court lawyer. She completed her education at Delhi University. In the 2024 Indian general elections, she defeated senior BJP leader BP Saroj to become an…
A captains’ meet ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, with representatives from all eight participating teams expected to attend. This event is set to occur on either February 17 or 18. However, it remains uncertain whether Indian captain Rohit Sharma will be present, as political tensions between India and Pakistan have kept the Indian team from traveling to Pakistan for more than ten years. For this reason, India will play all its matches in Dubai, despite Pakistan initially being designated as the host. BCCI’s newly-appointed secretary, Devajit Saikia, provided an update on the…
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel is gearing up for a fresh challenge as he takes on the role of captain for Delhi Capitals in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik seemingly disclosed this development on Cricbuzz’s HeyCB with DK show on YouTube, though the franchise has yet to make an official statement. Axar, who has been a key part of Delhi Capitals since 2019, was retained for a massive INR 18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 30-year-old briefly led DC in IPL 2024 when he stepped in for Rishabh…
Even though India will play all its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, captain Rohit Sharma is likely to travel to Pakistan for the tournament’s opening ceremony, sources indicate. The prestigious event, returning after eight years, is expected to have a grand inauguration, tentatively set for February 16 or 17, depending on the warm-up match schedule. As per ICC traditions, all team captains are required to attend the ceremony. A source told IANS, “The Indian captain will visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy opening ceremony as the PCB is planning a spectacular event to mark the return of a…