A significant revelation has emerged from last week’s meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which was attended by Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Discussions about Rohit’s successor in the leadership role have reportedly intensified, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the race to take over. However, Rohit is said to have informed the selectors and BCCI officials that he wishes to continue as captain in both Tests and ODIs for a few more months before likely ending his international career. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Rohit is not ready…
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A case of misbehavior with India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma has come to light at Delhi Airport. Abhishek shared the details of the incident and condemned it through his Instagram story on Monday, January 13. He mentioned that due to the ill-treatment by a staff member at Delhi Airport, he missed his flight. Abhishek was on his way for a vacation. It is worth noting that Abhishek Sharma has been selected for the Indian team for the 5-match T20 series starting from January 22. Sharing the story on Instagram, Abhishek condemned the incident in strong words. The Indian cricketer claimed…
The New Zealand squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced. Mitchell Santner will lead the team, with Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson, and Devon Conway making their return to the ODI squad. These three players were not part of the New Zealand team for the home ODI series against South Africa, as Williamson and Conway were playing in the South African T20 League, while Ferguson was part of the Big Bash League. No Boult or Southee in the team The New Zealand Cricket Board has selected an experienced squad, and Ben Sears has also been given a chance after…
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin from February 19 next month. This time, the tournament will be hosted by Pakistan under a ‘hybrid model.’ The matches will be held across three cities in Pakistan (Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore) and in Dubai. The opening game will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Meanwhile, the Indian team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. There has been a delay in the selection of the Indian team, as the BCCI has requested more time. A major update related to the Champions Trophy has now come to light.…
South African cricket legend and former captain Shaun Pollock has revealed that the ICC Cricket Committee is working on providing bowlers with more leniency on wides, as the current rules are too strict, especially when batsmen move at the last moment. In ODIs and T20s, batsmen often disrupt the bowler’s line and length by moving late in the crease, leading to balls being called wide. Pollock is Part of the ICC Cricket Committee Pollock stated, “I am part of the ICC Cricket Committee, and we are considering giving bowlers more freedom regarding wide balls. I feel the current rules are…
The Champions Trophy, hosted by Pakistan, is set to begin on February 19. The ICC has set a January 12 deadline for announcing squads for the tournament. However, the BCCI might delay the announcement. According to media reports, it was expected that Team India’s Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar would adhere to the ICC’s guidelines and announce the squad on time. But recent updates suggest that the BCCI might request an extension. Meanwhile, the Indian team for the 5-match T20 series against England is expected to be announced within two to three days. When Will the Team Be Announced? For its…
Team India’s all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja might be dropped from all formats after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Reports suggest that the team management has not been satisfied with his recent performances. The management is focused on building a strong core for the 2027 ODI World Cup and is unsure if Jadeja fits into their plans. Currently, Jadeja plays Tests and ODIs, having retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. His last ODI was the 2023 World Cup final. Jadeja has struggled in the lower order as an all-rounder, which has been a concern for India. His batting performances in…
Virat Kohli has been known for scoring heavily in Australia, but his recent tour there was quite disappointing. In the five-Test series, he managed to score only 190 runs at an average of 23.75. He was caught behind off outside-off-stump deliveries in eight innings, raising questions about his technique and career. He also faced criticism for not playing domestic cricket, with cricketing legends like Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar advising him to participate in the Ranji Trophy. Meanwhile, there is now a claim circulating on social media that Kohli might play County Cricket in England to prepare for the Test…
Fujairah (FUJ) and Ajman (AJM) played on 19 December 2024 in the Emirates D10 Tournament. The match was played on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE. FUJ won the game by chasing 106 in just 8.1 overs. Here, we have covered the full FUJ vs AJM player stats in details for the match. FUJ vs AJM Player Stats FUJ Player Batting Stats BattersRB4S6SSRDismissalAdeeb Usmani01000.00b Z NaseerAryansh Sharma321641200.00Not outMayank Chaudhary161120145.45c M Javed b J GangadharanRaees Ahmed-I120050.00c S Sheikh b M JavedHarshit Kaushik551926289.47Not out AJM Player Bowling Stats BowlersOMRWECONZeeshan Naseer Ahmed2.0020110.00Awais Ahmed2.001407.00Jeevan Gangadharan2.0027113.50Muhammad Aftab Javed1.0017117.00Essam Muti Ur Rab1.0021021.00Muhammed Ismail0.106036.00 AJM Player Batting…
The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to take place next month. The tournament is likely to be hosted in two phases across two cities. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted Baroda and Lucknow as potential venues for WPL 2025. The tournament is expected to start on February 6 or 7, with Baroda in contention to host the final and matches in the second phase. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the BCCI has not yet officially confirmed the dates and venues to the five franchises. However, informal discussions have reportedly…