Author: Virat Verma

Indian team’s experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was unaware of former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s decision to retire from international cricket. Jadeja revealed that he learned about Ashwin’s retirement just five minutes before it was officially announced. Jadeja mentioned that he and Ashwin were sitting together on the final day of the third Test, but Ashwin did not give any indication that he was planning to retire. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. While addressing a press conference during the Indian team’s first practice session in Melbourne, Jadeja shared his thoughts on…

After playing 287 international matches and taking 765 wickets, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. However, he will continue to participate in domestic tournaments and the IPL. Ashwin, who claimed 537 wickets in 106 Tests, retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, behind Anil Kumble (619). His retirement announcement came as a surprise to many players, including star batsman Virat Kohli, though Indian captain Rohit Sharma was aware of the decision before the ongoing series in Australia began. Ashwin’s sudden retirement has sparked speculation about similar announcements from other senior players in…

Australia has made a major change for the fourth Test. The team has decided to give 19-year-old opener Sam Constas a chance for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With two matches left in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, both games are crucial for the teams. Australia has placed a big bet on Constas, who impressed with a blistering century against India in a practice match for the PM XI, scoring 107 runs off just 97 balls. He also hit a fifty against India A before the series, sparking discussions about his inclusion in the team. Nathan McSweeney to Be Dropped Opening…

India’s legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised everyone on Thursday by announcing his retirement. He revealed his decision during a press conference after the Gabba Test. When Ashwin’s father was questioned about the matter, he made a shocking statement, claiming that Ashwin was being mistreated. His remarks put the Indian team management under scrutiny. Now, Ashwin has broken his silence on the issue, clarifying his father’s statement. He stated that his father has no knowledge of the matter and urged people to leave him alone. “Leave Him Alone” Ashwin retweeted a tweet and wrote: “My father is not media-trained, and he…

Sanju Samson has been excluded from Kerala’s squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Reports suggest that he missed the preparatory camp before the tournament, leading to his omission from the squad. Notably, Samson recently captained Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, where the team failed to qualify for the knockouts despite winning four of their six matches. According to ESPNcricinfo, Samson had written to the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), explaining his unavailability for the camp. However, the KCA adhered to its policy of selecting only those players who participated in the preparatory camp. Following Sachin Baby’s injury…

The Gabba Test between Team India and Australia ended in a draw. On the final day, the match was called off due to poor light and rain interruptions. This result brought significant changes to the ICC World Test Championship (2023-25) points table, with both teams’ points being updated. New scenarios have emerged for Team India’s chances of making it to the WTC 2025 final. Let’s take a look at what Team India needs to do to secure their spot after the Gabba Test draw. South Africa at No. 1, Australia at No. 2, and India at No. 3 South Africa…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has completed 17 seasons, and each season brings something unique. Records are made and broken every year. Preparations for IPL 2025 are already underway. Meanwhile, let’s look at the players who have lost the most matches in IPL history. Some of the names in the top 5 might surprise you. Players with the Most Losses in IPL 5. Shikhar DhawanKnown as “Gabbar,” Shikhar Dhawan is ranked fifth among players with the most losses in IPL history. He has played 222 matches, losing 108 of them. Despite this, Dhawan has scored 6,769 runs at a strike…

Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a significant claim about captain Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar believes that if Rohit’s poor form continues, he may step down from the captaincy. The Indian skipper has been struggling with his form lately, facing criticism from fans and cricket experts alike. Rohit has been batting at the No. 6 position instead of opening in the last two Test matches, but this change hasn’t yielded results for him so far. He has failed to play a big innings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Gavaskar opines that Rohit won’t wait for the selection…

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand’s white-ball captain on Wednesday, replacing Kane Williamson. Williamson had stepped down from the role after the T20 World Cup in June. Having played 243 international matches for New Zealand, Santner will now lead the team in both ODI and T20 formats. He has previously captained the side in 24 T20s and four ODIs. Santner will officially take charge during the T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting at the end of December. Reflecting on his appointment, Santner expressed his gratitude in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket, saying, “It’s a…

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh recently made history by winning the World Chess Championship. The 18-year-old defeated China’s Ding Liren to claim the title, becoming the youngest champion in history. After his remarkable performance in the championship, Gukesh received a hefty prize money. However, the World Chess Champion will have to pay a significant amount in taxes, which is higher than MS Dhoni’s IPL 2025 salary. Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the 18th IPL season at ₹4 crore. Gukesh to Pay 42.5% Tax Gukesh earned a substantial $1.3 million (₹11.34 crore) as his share of the $2.5…