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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been moved by the actions of a 12-year-old boy, Adrish Haldar, who fled from his home in Bankura’s Kotulpur to meet his cricketing idol in Kolkata on his 52nd birthday. Ganguly, who is currently in London, expressed his desire to meet the young fan once he returns to Kolkata. “I learnt about his little adventure. I am keen on meeting him,” Ganguly told the Times of India via his personal assistant on Wednesday, July 10. According to a Times of India report, the class seven student traveled 115 km using his pocket money, which…
Former Pakistan paceman Sarfaraz Nawaz has openly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to hire Wahab Riaz as the selector of the men’s cricket team. Nawaz claimed he had advised Zaka Ashraf and Mohsin Naqvi against Riaz’s appointment, believing Riaz was not suitable for the role. With Pakistan’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the PCB made the decision to sack both Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from the selection panel, officially announcing it on Wednesday (July 10). Riaz, who joined the selection panel in November 2023, faced the axe after a string of poor performances by…
Indian cricket has seen numerous head coaches who were once great players for the Men in Blue. World Cup winners like Sandeep Patil, Madan Lal, and spin ace Bishan Singh Bedi have all had head coaching roles in Indian cricket. The most recent addition to this illustrious list is Gautam Gambhir, a winner of the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup. The left-handed stalwart takes over from Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended following the 2024 T20 World Cup, which India clinched. On July 9, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced the news, stating: “It is with immense…
Former New Zealand batter Martin Guptill recently posted a cheeky remark while reminiscing about the fifth anniversary of his crucial direct hit that ran out MS Dhoni during the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final. At a precarious 24/4 in their pursuit of New Zealand’s 239, India’s hopes looked bleak. The situation worsened for the Men in Blue as they stumbled to 92/6 in the 31st over when Dhoni arrived at the crease. Never one to be daunted by high-pressure scenarios, the legendary finisher absorbed the pressure and edged India closer to a miraculous victory. However, with 25 runs needed off…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday, July 9, that Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the senior Indian men’s team. The former Indian opener takes over from Rahul Dravid, whose tenure concluded after the 2024 T20 World Cup, which India won. Gambhir, 42, has a distinguished playing career with 242 matches for India across all formats, scoring 10,324 runs, including 20 centuries and 63 fifties. He top-scored in both the 2007 T20 World Cup final and the 2011 ODI World Cup final, leading India to victory in both matches.…
Team India pacer Mukesh Kumar will sit out the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 10. The 30-year-old, who played the first two T20Is, has been rested for today’s crucial encounter with the series tied at one apiece. Mukesh had impressive figures of 1/16 in three overs in the series opener, although India suffered a surprising 13-run defeat. He followed that with another strong performance in the second T20I, recording figures of 3/37 in India’s commanding 100-run victory, which leveled the series. Skipper Shubman Gill confirmed Mukesh’s rest after winning the toss and…
Senior England seamer James Anderson recently shared a candid recollection of a pivotal meeting with captain Ben Stokes, coach Brendon McCullum, and managing director Robert Key. The 41-year-old revealed that he wasn’t surprised by the conversation that took place a few months ago, which ultimately led to his decision to step away from international cricket. With England’s sights set on the 2025-26 Ashes series Down Under, the trio requested Anderson to consider retiring from the international arena. Consequently, the opening Test of England’s summer against the West Indies at Lord’s will mark his final appearance for the country. Speaking at…
Washington Freedom will clash with the Texas Super Kings (TSK) at Church Street Park in Morrisville, USA, on Monday, July 8, in the Major League Cricket 2024. While the Super Kings suffered a 12-run defeat against LA Knight Riders in their opening match, the Freedom triumphed over MI New York by four runs via the DLS method. Expect fireworks in this showdown, as both teams are strong contenders for the title. Despite TSK’s rocky start, their squad is packed with talent. Meanwhile, Washington Freedom has undergone significant changes this season, with Ricky Ponting as coach and Steve Smith as captain,…
The England cricket team has finalized its playing XI for the 1st Test against the West Indies, set to commence on Wednesday, July 10, at Lord’s in London. Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith are set to make their Test debuts, with Atkinson earning his first call-up to the 14-man squad. In addition to the promising Atkinson, Chris Woakes and James Anderson have been selected as the frontline seamers for the hosts. This match marks Woakes’ return to red-ball cricket for the national side, having last played in the 5th Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval last year. Anderson, meanwhile,…
Australian cricket star David Warner officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket through an emotional Instagram post on July 8. The 37-year-old’s storied career concluded on a somber note, as Australia fell short of reaching the semi-finals in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Warner had an inconsistent run during the tournament, amassing 178 runs at an average of 29.66 and a strike rate of 139.06 in seven matches. Despite the recent setbacks, Warner’s career has been nothing short of remarkable. Over 15 years, he amassed 18,995 runs and 49 centuries, ranking him second among Australian batters, only behind Ricky Ponting.…
