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In a peculiar turn of events during the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka at Pallekele on Saturday, July 27, Sri Lanka managed to score five runs from an overthrow. The unusual play left many fans puzzled as to why five runs were awarded instead of six. Here’s a detailed explanation of the incident and the relevant cricketing rule. The Incident: During the 12th over of Sri Lanka’s chase of 214 runs, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera were at the crease. Nissanka played a delivery from Hardik Pandya towards square leg and ran for a single. A direct hit…
India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, July 27. Sent in to bat by the Lankans, the Men in Blue posted a formidable 213-7 and then bowled out the hosts for 170 in 19.2 overs. The visitors began strongly with Yashasvi Jaiswal (40 off 21) and Shubman Gill (34 off 16) adding a brisk 74 in the first six overs. After the openers fell in quick succession, skipper Suryakumar Yadav took charge, blasting 58 off 26 balls. Rishabh Pant started slowly but finished…
Deandra Dottin, the former West Indian all-rounder, has decided to reverse her international retirement just in time for the T20 World Cup, starting on October 3. The 33-year-old, who had previously stepped away from international cricket in 2022, has written to Cricket West Indies (CWI), expressing her eagerness to return and contribute across all formats. Dottin, who retired in August 2022, had criticized the board’s handling of player matters and communication issues. In her statement back then, she warned that West Indies Cricket might face significant challenges if the situation didn’t improve. However, in a recent letter to CWI, Dottin…
Dinesh Karthik believes that Team India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir will ensure a positive and relaxed dressing room atmosphere. Karthik highlighted Gambhir’s credentials and suitability for the role with the Men in Blue. Gambhir, who replaced Rahul Dravid following India’s triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, is set to begin his tenure with India’s tour of Sri Lanka. The tour includes three T20Is and three ODIs. In an interview with Cricbuzz, Karthik shared his thoughts on Gambhir’s new role (from 3:19): “Gautam Gambhir has all the credentials to definitely take care of players, in terms of their mindset,…
Former Indian keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that Joe Root could potentially become the highest run-getter in Test cricket if he maintains his fitness over the next six years. Root, currently eighth on the all-time list of leading Test run-scorers, has sparked speculation about his ability to surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 15,921 runs from 200 Tests. Root, on the other hand, has amassed 11,940 runs from 143 Tests. Discussing Root’s prospects of breaking Tendulkar’s record, Karthik shared his thoughts on Cricbuzz: “Root has played 152 Test matches and scored above 11,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar…
Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid’s son, Samit Dravid, has been purchased by Mysore Warriors for his base price of ₹50,000 at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 player auction held on Thursday, July 25. Notably, Rahul Dravid coached the Indian team to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the United States. The auction saw some exciting buys, with L Revanna Chethan emerging as the most expensive player. The top-order batter, who was placed in Category B with a base price of ₹1 lakh, was acquired by Bengaluru Blasters for ₹8.6 lakh. Chethan previously played…
Team India’s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shared insights into his early interactions with skipper Rohit Sharma during their time together in the IPL. Bumrah recounted how he would inform Rohit of his bowling plans and then rely entirely on him to set the field accordingly. Rohit and Bumrah, teammates for both India and the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL, have developed a formidable partnership. Their contributions were pivotal in India’s triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup. While Rohit emerged as India’s top run-scorer in the tournament with 257 runs from eight innings, Bumrah earned the Player of…
The Hundred Men’s and Women’s competition is set to begin on July 23, featuring eight teams in each category. The top team from the league stage will directly qualify for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator on August 17 at the Kennington Oval in London. The tournament opener will see Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix face off on July 23 at the KIA Oval. The iconic Rose Bowl in Southampton will host its first match on July 24, featuring a clash between Southern Brave and London Spirit. Southampton has been the venue for…
India is set to visit Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series. The BCCI announced the squad for this series last night (July 18), with Suryakumar Yadav named as the new skipper and Shubman Gill as his deputy. It’s noteworthy that Gill made his T20I debut in the previous bilateral T20I series against Sri Lanka in early 2023, with Hardik Pandya leading the team to a 2-1 victory. Although just a year and a half has passed since that series, much has changed in Indian cricket. Here are five players who were part of that squad but are nowhere near…
There was a time when parents discouraged their children from pursuing cricket as a career due to concerns over low pay, injuries, and uncertain futures post-retirement. However, the scenario has drastically changed. Cricketers are now among the richest sportspersons globally, with significantly higher salaries and skyrocketing earnings through brand endorsements. With this shift, many parents are now eager to push their children toward a career in cricket. Here’s a look at five young Indian cricketers who owe their success to their fathers. #1 Harshit Rana Harshit Rana received his maiden national call-up this month. Initially named in the T20I squad…
