The Indian team is set to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with the first match scheduled for September 19. The BCCI has announced the squad for the opening game, and this series is crucial for India as they aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Given the importance of these matches, Rohit Sharma and his team will be careful not to underestimate Bangladesh, who are riding high on confidence after their victory against Pakistan. India’s Road to the WTC Final: 10 Test Matches Ahead India currently sits at the top of the World…
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Rishabh Pant has finally made a comeback to the Indian Test Team, as he was announced in the squad for the series against Bangladesh. The left handed wicketkeeper batter has come out strong from his hiatus after the unfortunate accident. Since his return to cricket in 2024, Pant has been performing everywhere from domestic to international. According to the recent reports, Chennai Super Kings want Rishabh Pant to be one of their main players starting from IPL 2025. Pant, who has always been a great admirer of MS Dhoni, could flourish under the guidance of latter in the camp of…
The first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024 has concluded, and this year’s tournament has been particularly special as several prominent Indian players participated. Big names like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mayank Agarwal, and Shreyas Iyer were seen playing in this edition of the Duleep Trophy. There’s a lot of buzz around this season’s Duleep Trophy. Based on the players’ performances in the first round, the Indian team for the first Test match against Bangladesh has been selected. Fans are also quite eager to know the salaries of the players participating in this tournament.…
Cheteshwar Pujara is an Indian cricketer born on 25 January 1988 in Rajkot, Gujarat. He is known for being a Test specialist for India, famous for his calm and patient batting style. Pujara has played a crucial role in India’s success, particularly in the 2018-19 Test series win in Australia. Let’s learn more about this famous cricketer. Cheteshwar Pujara Bio DetailInformationFull NameCheteshwar Arvind PujaraDate of Birth25 January 1988Age36 years (as of 2024)BirthplaceRajkot, Gujarat, IndiaHeight5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)Batting StyleRight-handedBowling StyleRight-arm leg breakRoleTop-order BatterJersey Number16 (ODI) Debut Information FormatDebut DateOpponentTest Debut9 October 2010AustraliaODI Debut1 August 2013Zimbabwe Cricket Stats Pujara is…
The Test series between India and Bangladesh is now just a few days away, with the first match scheduled to be played in Chennai starting from September 19. The BCCI has already announced the squad for this series. Among the 16 players selected for the first Test, it will be interesting to see who will sit out and who will make it to the playing XI. India’s top four for the first match seems quite certain. Captain Rohit Sharma will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. At number three, Shubman Gill is almost guaranteed to take the spot. Virat Kohli…
India has recalled Rishabh Pant to the Test squad for the first match of their two-Test series against Bangladesh, which starts on September 19 in Chennai. This will be Pant’s first Test appearance since his severe accident in December 2022. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer failed to find a place in the Indian squad. After a long recovery period, Pant made a notable return during the IPL, scoring 446 runs in 13 matches. He also contributed to India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign and played an ODI in Sri Lanka. Recently, he featured in the opening game of the…
Listening to live cricket commentary on radio channels is an entertaining and engaging experience. Today’s generation may not have listened to the live cricket commentary on radio due to the prevalence of various smart devices enabling them to view the matches online. They are possibly missing out on experiencing cricket in a much more exhilarating way. Before everyone got TV or smart devices, people used to listen to live cricket commentary on radio channels in India and across the world. Radio was the lifeline of cricket at one point of time. There are still radio channels in India and across…
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…
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…