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England all-rounder Liam Livingstone has reportedly been appointed as the captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, set to begin on Thursday, October 31. Regular white-ball skipper Jos Buttler, still recovering from a calf injury, is expected to join the squad later for the five-match T20I series, commencing on November 10. Buttler’s last competitive appearance was in England’s 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India in June. He initially picked up the calf injury while preparing for The Hundred with Northern Superchargers, ruling him out of that tournament and England’s entire home white-ball series against…
Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his grit and determination in red-ball cricket, delivered another masterclass in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 by scoring a magnificent 234 for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh. Despite being left out of India’s national team, Pujara continues to make a strong case for a recall with his phenomenal performances on the domestic circuit. Pujara’s double century, which came off 383 balls, not only anchored Saurashtra’s innings but also allowed him to reach several personal milestones, further solidifying his legacy as one of India’s greatest red-ball cricketers. Here’s a look at five significant milestones Pujara achieved during this innings. #5…
New Zealand Women’s cricket team clinched the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20. New Zealand set a competitive total of 158/5, with Amelia Kerr leading the charge with a 38-ball 43. Kerr and Rosemary Mair also delivered with the ball, each claiming three wickets, restricting South Africa to 126/9. This victory, under the leadership of Sophie Devine, marked a significant moment for the Kiwis, who have endured a challenging past in ICC tournaments. This win places Sophie Devine in the…
Team India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field during Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand due to a painful knee injury. The injury occurred when a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja struck Pant on the right knee, an area not protected by his pads. Dhruv Jurel, the backup wicketkeeper, promptly took over the wicketkeeping duties in Pant’s absence. The incident unfolded on the final ball of the 37th over when New Zealand’s left-handed opener Devon Conway missed a sharply turning delivery from Jadeja. The ball narrowly missed the stumps and Pant’s gloves, hitting him directly…
Indian captain Rohit Sharma, widely regarded as one of the finest batters in modern cricket, has left an indelible mark across all formats. Known for his dominance in ODIs, Sharma has also excelled in the shortest format of the game—T20 Internationals (T20Is). While his red-ball career had a slower start, his performance took off once MS Dhoni promoted him as an opener in Test cricket. Rohit has played 61 Tests so far, accumulating 4,179 runs at an average of 43, with 12 centuries and 17 half-centuries to his name. In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Sharma’s stats are even more impressive. He…
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed Venugopal Rao as their new Director of Cricket ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rao, who had previously played for DC between 2011 and 2013, is returning to the franchise in a leadership role. At 42, Venugopal Rao brings a wealth of experience, having recently served as the Director of Cricket and mentor for the Dubai Capitals during the franchise’s inaugural season. His connection with the Capitals franchise, both in the IPL and internationally, has been longstanding. Upon his appointment, Venugopal Rao expressed his gratitude in a press release,…
The inaugural edition of the T20 Spring Challenge, a new women’s domestic T20 tournament introduced by Cricket Australia, is set to take place from Friday, October 11, to Sunday, October 20, 2024. This tournament was introduced as a response to the shortening of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), ensuring that domestic women’s cricket in Australia continues to thrive. The tournament will take place over 10 days, with matches being held at two venues: Adelaide and Sydney. Nine teams are set to participate, including the eight WBBL teams—Sydney Thunder Women, Brisbane Heat Women, Melbourne Renegades Women, Hobart Hurricanes Women, Sydney…
Virat Kohli, one of the most prolific batters of his generation, announced his retirement from T20Is after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. His performance in the tournament helped India end a decade-long trophy drought. While Kohli’s stunning knocks against teams like Australia and Pakistan are well-known, some of his best contributions in T20Is came in the form of short, impactful innings that played a crucial role in India’s victories. Here are five of Virat Kohli’s best T20I cameos for India, showcasing his ability to adapt and deliver when it mattered most: #5 – 38 vs…
Today, Rohit Sharma is celebrated as one of the most successful batters in the history of one-day international (ODI) cricket. Affectionately known as ‘The Hitman,’ he holds the unique distinction of being the only batter to score three double centuries in ODIs. Across 265 matches, Rohit has accumulated 10,866 runs at an impressive average of 49.16, with 31 centuries and 57 half-centuries. However, his rise to ODI greatness was not instantaneous. Between his international debut in June 2007 and the end of 2012, Rohit played 86 ODIs, managing only 1,978 runs at an underwhelming average of 30.43, with just two…
Team India faced off against Bangladesh in the second T20I of their three-match series on October 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Following a dominant win in the first T20I in Gwalior, India batted first in the second game and posted a massive 221/9 in their 20 overs, despite a top-order collapse early on. The intense first innings, filled with twists and turns, entertained fans, who took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share their funny reactions through memes. As always, the cricketing community didn’t disappoint, providing some much-needed humor during the high-scoring game.…
