Bangladesh has handed a stunning defeat to Pakistan on their home turf. In the two-match Test series played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh created history by achieving a clean sweep. This marks the first time in Test cricket history that Bangladesh has completed a clean sweep against Pakistan. Chasing a target of 185 runs, Bangladesh secured victory by scoring 185/4 in 56 overs. The moment Shakib Al Hasan hit the winning boundary off Abrar Ahmed’s delivery, celebrations erupted in the Bangladesh camp. Given the difficult times Bangladesh has faced in recent months, this Test series victory holds special significance…
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The 1st T20I match between Scotland and Australia is scheduled to take place on September 4, 2024, at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. This exciting encounter is set to begin at 6:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the live action of this highly anticipated match through FanCode, the official live streaming platform. Both teams will be eager to start the series on a positive note, making it a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts. SCO vs AUS- 1st T20I 2024 Match Details MatchSCO vs AUS, 1st T20I, 2024 VenueGrange Cricket Club, EdinburghDateSeptember 4, 2024Time6:30 PM ISTLive StreamingFanCode SCO vs AUS 1st…
The Test series against Bangladesh has been particularly challenging for Pakistan, and Babar Azam’s performance has been especially disappointing. In the second Test in Rawalpindi, Babar continued his poor form, scoring only 11 runs in the second innings after failing in the first innings. Notably, his wicket was taken by young Bangladeshi fast bowler Nayeem Hasan, who is playing only his third Test match. This ongoing failure has led to increasing scrutiny of Babar Azam. Babar’s 16th Consecutive Failure: Babar Azam has now failed in his last 16 Test innings, without scoring a single half-century. During these innings, his batting…
Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir is currently on a break. The Indian team will be in action starting September 19 with a Test series against Bangladesh. In the meantime, Gambhir has selected his all-time best ODI XI for Team India, making several surprising choices. Notably, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful ODI batsmen and the scorer of three double centuries, is not included in this XI. Gambhir’s Selected XI: For the openers, Gambhir has included Virender Sehwag and himself. This choice means Rohit Sharma did not make the cut. At number three, Gambhir picked the legendary…
During the Delhi Premier League match on Saturday between North Delhi Strikers and South Delhi Superstars, several records in T20 cricket history were shattered. South Delhi Superstars, led by Ayush Badoni, posted the second-highest score in T20 cricket history, amassing 308 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Both Priyansh Arya and captain Ayush Badoni scored centuries for South Delhi. Left-handed batsman Priyansh Arya smashed six sixes in a single over during the match at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium against North Delhi Strikers. The duo of Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni forged a massive 286-run partnership, which is now the…
Former Indian cricketer and former head coach Rahul Dravid’s son, Samit Dravid, has been selected for the Indian Under-19 team for the series against Australia. Samit has been chosen for both the One-Day and the four-day series. The series will feature three One-Day matches and two four-day matches. Mohammad Aman will lead the One-Day team, while Soham Patwardhan has been appointed the captain for the four-day matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the team for the series. The three-match One-Day series will begin on September 21, with the next two matches scheduled for September…
Joe Root, the star Test batsman from England, has once again showcased his brilliance by scoring a century against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. With this century, Root has now become the leading century-maker among the Fab Four players. Previously, Root was tied with Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, each having 32 centuries. Among the Fab Four, Virat Kohli is now at the bottom with 29 centuries. Root’s Century Puts Sri Lanka on the Backfoot When Root came in to bat on Thursday, England had lost 2 wickets for just 42 runs in the 10th over. Openers Ben…
A major update has emerged regarding the return of India’s formidable fast bowler Mohammed Shami to the cricket field. Uncertainty still clouds Shami’s comeback. It was initially expected that Shami would return for the three-Test series against New Zealand in October, but doubts have now arisen. Despite being included in Bengal’s list of 31 probable players for the Ranji Trophy, it remains to be seen whether Shami will actually play. Shami’s Return in Jeopardy The effort is being made to ensure Shami is fit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in December. Since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Shami has…
In the Legends League 2024 auction, Sri Lankan former bowler Isuru Udana was the most expensive player, bought by Hyderabad for ₹62 lakh. Other notable purchases include Chadwick Walton, also by Hyderabad for ₹60 lakh, Dan Christian, who was bought by Manipal for ₹56.95 lakh, and New Zealand’s former wicketkeeper-batsman Ross Taylor, acquired by Odisha for ₹50.34 lakh. Here’s a list of players who were sold in the LLC 2024 auction: LLC 2024 Auction Players List: Also Read: Will Rohit Sharma Break Mitchell Starc’s Record in IPL 2025 Auction? Who will be the Highest Earning Player Ever in the Auction?
Indian cricket’s veteran spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has supported the IPL’s Impact Player rule. He believes the rule has given more importance to strategy and has made the game fairer. Notably, players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have criticized this rule, arguing that it reduces opportunities for all-rounders. Ashwin Backs the Impact Player Rule In a conversation with former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Ashwin said, “I don’t think the rule is that bad because it increases the importance of strategy.” He added, “The other side is that it doesn’t encourage all-rounders. But who is stopping them? In this generation, they don’t…