IPL 2025 Auction is soon coming up and the franchises are already in motion to find the best combination of players to be retained. BCCI is yet to declare the permitted number of retained players ahead of the auction. However, we expect at least 3 players to be retained and at least 1 player to be retained by franchises by using RTM in the auction. Therefore, we have analysed the IPL squads of all 10 teams to come up with a list of 4 players expected to be retained by each franchise. IPL 2025 Auction: List of Players Who Could…
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Jamie Luke Smith is a talented English cricketer born on 12 July 2000 in Epsom, Surrey. He plays as a right-handed wicket-keeper batter for Surrey and England. Known for his powerful batting, Jamie made his debut for England in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats in 2023. Described as a “generational talent,” Jamie has impressed fans and experts with his strong performances, including scoring a century on his Test debut. His cricket journey began at a young age, and he has quickly become one of England’s rising stars. Jamie Smith Bio Jamie Luke Smith, born on 12 July 2000…
The Pakistan cricket team is once again considering a change in captaincy. According to recent reports, Shan Masood, who took over the Test captaincy from Babar Azam, may soon be replaced. The Pakistani news channel Express News has reported that Mohammad Rizwan is a likely candidate to succeed Masood as Test captain. Masood has faced a challenging tenure, with the team failing to win any of the five Test matches under his leadership. After a series loss in Australia, Pakistan was also defeated 2-0 by Bangladesh at home, marking a disappointing performance. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly unhappy…
Nahid Rana is a young and talented Bangladeshi cricketer, born on 2 October 2002 in Chapai Nawabganj. Standing tall at 6 feet 3 inches, he is a right-arm fast bowler and a right-handed batsman. Nahid made his domestic debut for Rajshahi Division in 2021 and has since impressed with his pace and skills. He gained attention in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in 2023, playing for Khulna Tigers, where he regularly bowled at speeds of 140-148 km/h. In 2024, Nahid made his Test debut for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka and set a record by bowling the fastest delivery by a…
Afghanistan is set to play a home Test match against New Zealand from 9th September 2024 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Noida. BCCI has provided a few grounds to the Afghanistan Cricket Team to host home games and practice their skills. New Zealand is set to face India in a Test Series and this one-off Test against Afghanistan will allow them to get acclimatized with the conditions. AFG vs NZ Test 2024: Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground Pitch Report Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Noida is known for its batting friendly pitch. This will be the…
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from the international cricket. While talking to Nasser Hussain, Moeen said that he could continue playing for England but he understands that there is a need to develop new players. Therefore, he has decided to retire from international cricket. Recently, Dawid Malan also announced his retirement. Past few days have been filled with retirement news of players and Moeen’s announcement has added more fuel to the fire. Moeen Ali Stats and Records for England Cricket Team Career Batting Stats Moeen Ali has had a solid batting career across all formats of cricket.…
After losing the Test series 0-2 against Bangladesh, former Pakistani players and experts are blaming both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the players for the defeat. This embarrassing loss has exposed several flaws in the Pakistan team. Captain Shan Masood had mentioned in a press conference during the series that for the past year and a half, their players have neither played any Test matches nor any first-class cricket. Pakistan is set to play a three-match Test series against England soon, yet the PCB is still not learning from its mistakes. In this context, former Pakistani cricketer Yasir Arafat…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are regarded as one of the most successful teams in IPL history, having secured five titles under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Although Dhoni stepped down as captain last season, with Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed as his successor, Dhoni continues to play a key role in guiding the team. A pressing question now arises – will Dhoni continue to play in IPL 2025? While the franchise has not made any official statements, three major factors suggest that Dhoni might not participate in IPL 2025. Dhoni’s Injury Concerns For the past two seasons, Dhoni has played while battling…
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be played in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March. Top 8 ranked teams in the ODI cricket will take part in the tournament, which is making a return after it was abolished in 2017. Pakistan are the defending champions and India will look to best their arch-rivals in the tournament to lift the Champions Trophy for a third time. Recently, the Indian team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma won the T20 World Cup in West Indies. Following which, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli decided to step away from the shortest format…
India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto ahead of the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, one of his statements is being linked to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. So far, neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Indian government has made a clear stance on sending Team India to Pakistan. Amit Shah stated, “We are not in favor of holding any talks with the Pakistani government until terrorism is completely eradicated. Instead, we are inclined to understand and…