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…
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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…
While the Indian team is currently on a break, other teams are still in action. Meanwhile, the ICC has released its latest T20 rankings, which feature some changes. Notably, Nicholas Pooran of the West Indies, who performed exceptionally in the T20 series against South Africa, has made significant progress and secured a spot in the top 10. Travis Head Tops ICC T20 Rankings In the latest ICC T20 rankings, Australia’s Travis Head remains at number one with a rating of 844. India’s Suryakumar Yadav holds onto the second position with a rating of 805. Both players are currently absent from…
The cricket world has been shaken by an unexpected announcement. A legendary cricketer from world cricket has suddenly declared his retirement, leaving everyone in shock. West Indies’ veteran fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has announced his retirement from international cricket. Gabriel made his international debut on May 17, 2012, in a Test match against England at Lord’s. Shannon Gabriel’s international career spanned 12 years. He took 166 wickets in 59 Test matches for the West Indies. In addition, he claimed 33 wickets in 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and took 3 wickets in 2 T20 Internationals for the West Indies. Gabriel…
In the final match of the T20I Tri-Series between the Netherlands and the USA, the Dutch team, featuring strong players like Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd, has a powerful batting lineup and a tough bowling attack led by Kyle Klein. The USA, with rising stars such as Aaron Jones and Monank Patel, also has a solid batting side and a strong bowling unit led by Nosthush Kenjige, promising an exciting game. NED vs USA: Tri Series 2024 6th Match Details NED vs USA: Sportpark Duivesteijn Pitch Report The pitch at Sportpark Duivesteijn usually helps batsmen but also gives some support…
The IPL 2025 auction is expected to take place this December, with the season scheduled to run from April to May. Preparations for the season are already underway. Fans are eagerly anticipating the BCCI’s decision on player retention rules. Each year, there’s a buzz about who will be the most expensive player at the auction, and IPL is known for breaking records year after year. The speculation is now whether Rohit Sharma could become the most expensive player if he enters the auction or if Mitchell Starc’s record will remain intact. Let’s explore this in detail. Mitchell Starc: The Most…