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Former Australian cricket coach John Buchanan has extended his congratulations to Jay Shah on his election as the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Buchanan emphasized the importance of Shah, who is currently the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in ensuring that all three formats of cricket are given equal importance. Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the Independent Chair of the ICC on Tuesday, August 27, and will officially assume his role on December 1, 2024. He will succeed Greg Barclay, who chose not to seek a third term. Reflecting on…
The 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to kick off shortly in Antigua, where the newly established franchise, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, will debut against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the tournament’s opening match. In addition to these two teams, the competition will feature four other franchises: Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders, and St. Lucia Kings. The CPL has earned its reputation as “the biggest party in cricket,” where the atmosphere is as lively as the matches themselves—a claim that has been consistently validated by fans since the tournament’s inception. As CPL 2024…
Basit Ali has commended the Pakistan team management for their decisive move to exclude pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi from the lineup for the second Test in their ongoing home series against Bangladesh. Ali referred to this action as a ‘surgery’ within the team. Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), hinted earlier at significant changes (“surgery”) within the national cricket team, following Pakistan’s defeat to India at the 2024 T20 World Cup. With Afridi’s omission, Basit Ali suggested that this marks the first major step in the team’s overhaul. In his recent YouTube video, he stated (at 2:58):…
Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson anticipates that Virat Kohli will receive a mixed reception, while Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be warmly received by crowds during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The highly anticipated series between India and Australia is set to commence with the first Test in Perth on November 22. Kohli has been a notable figure in the Australian crowd’s consciousness since his debut tour in 2011-12. In contrast, Bumrah, who has played only the last two Test series in Australia, has enjoyed significant success, contributing to India’s victories. Previewing the series, Lawson shared his thoughts with Mid-Day: “Virat…
Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The announcement was made by the ICC’s apex council on Tuesday, August 27. Shah, who has served as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary since 2019 and chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) since 2021, will succeed Greg Barclay. Barclay is stepping down after his tenure ends on November 30, 2024. At 35 years old, Shah will be the youngest person to ever hold the position of ICC chairman. He was the sole nominee for the role and…
In a significant move, England has introduced five new players to their white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Australia. This decision highlights England’s intent to refresh their team following disappointing performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup. Since their dismal showing in the 2015 ODI World Cup, England’s white-ball cricket has undergone a remarkable transformation under Eoin Morgan’s captaincy, leading to a historic ODI World Cup win in 2019 and a T20 World Cup victory in 2022 under Jos Buttler. However, the team has struggled since their T20 triumph in Australia. With both…
On August 24, 2024, Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of one of India’s most dynamic top-order partnerships in ODI history alongside Virat Kohli. While the trio of Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and Kohli often delivered impressive performances, the 2017 Champions Trophy final against Pakistan was a rare instance where none of them could shine. Despite this, Dhawan and Kohli formed several memorable partnerships that significantly impacted India’s ODI success. Top 5 Shikhar Dhawan-Virat Kohli Partnerships in ODIs #5 119 vs Australia, Melbourne – 2016In this ODI, India’s bowlers struggled after their batting did well but…
The second edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20) is set to run from August 25 to September 14, 2024, with all matches scheduled to be played at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This season’s league will see participation from six teams: Meerut Mavericks, Noida Kings, Lucknow Falcons, Kashi Rudras, Gorakhpur Lions, and Kanpur Superstars. In the inaugural season, the Meerut Mavericks had an impressive performance, winning seven out of ten games and topping the points table with 15 points. They progressed to the semi-finals, where they defeated the Lucknow Falcons but were eventually outplayed by the…
The Uttar Pradesh T20 League returns for its second edition, starting on August 25, 2024. Following a successful inaugural season, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association is set to host the league from August 25 to September 14. This year’s tournament features six teams: Lucknow Falcons, Gorakhpur Lions, Kashi Rudras, Kanpur Super Stars, Meerut Mavericks, and Noida Super Kings. The competition will follow a double round-robin format, leading into the playoffs. The league stage will run from August 25 to September 9, consisting of 30 matches. The playoffs, which begin on September 11, will include four matches, culminating in the grand…
Sri Lanka is set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series in September 2024 as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The first Test is scheduled from September 18 to September 23, while the second will take place from September 26 to September 30. In an official statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday, August 23, details of the two Test matches were confirmed, with both games to be held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS). The statement also clarified why the first Sri Lanka-New Zealand Test will extend to September…
