Author: Mohan Nasre

Former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar has unveiled his playing XI for the opening match of the upcoming World Cup 2023, led by Rohit Sharma. In his selection, Abhishek Nayar has left out the young wicketkeeper-batter, Ishan Kishan, for the game against Australia in the prestigious event. The highly anticipated World Cup is set to commence on October 5th with a match between 2019 semi-finalists England and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A total of 48 matches will be played in the tournament across ten venues in India. The Rohit Sharma-led team is considered one of the favorites…

Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has unveiled his preferred playing XI for the highly-anticipated World Cup opener against India. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to take place from October 5 to November 19, promising cricket fans around the globe a thrilling spectacle of ODI cricket. Australia, a five-time world champion, is poised to commence its World Cup campaign on October 8. However, the team faces a formidable challenge right from the start, squaring off against hosts India, who are widely considered as one of the frontrunners for the coveted ODI World Cup. The two cricketing giants…

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain, Tamim Iqbal, has recently revealed some explosive insights into his exclusion from the Bangladesh squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. This decision sent shockwaves through the cricketing community as Iqbal is one of Bangladesh’s most prolific and experienced players. Shakib Al Hasan was named the captain to lead the Tigers in the upcoming World Cup. Tamim Iqbal took to social media to share his thoughts and announced that he would be shedding light on the events that transpired over the past few days, which led to his omission from the World Cup squad. He…

India has been dealt a significant blow ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 with the expected absence of Axar Patel due to injury. Axar Patel was originally named in India’s squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 but sustained an injury during the Asia Cup 2023 after showcasing impressive batting skills. While Ravichandran Ashwin is considered a suitable replacement for Axar Patel in India’s World Cup squad, the off-spinner has not featured in ODIs for an extended period. Therefore, India might explore other options to fill the void left by Patel. Here, we discuss three players, apart from Ravichandran…

In the ongoing third and final ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot, fans of Indian cricket witnessed a notable change at the top of the batting order. India’s regular opener, Shubman Gill, was rested for the game, leading to the introduction of a new opening partner for Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma had not featured in the first two ODIs of the series, as he, along with key players like Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, had been rested. During his absence, it was Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad who had taken up the responsibility of opening the innings for…

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was conspicuously absent from the playing XI led by skipper Rohit Sharma in the third ODI against Australia. This surprising exclusion raised eyebrows among cricket enthusiasts, prompting many to wonder why Ashwin was missing from a crucial match against the Aussies. Ravichandran Ashwin had made a resounding comeback to the Indian cricket team for the three-match ODI series against Australia. His return to the white-ball format was necessitated by the unfortunate injury-induced exit of fellow spinner Axar Patel from the series. Despite being out of ODI action for a significant period, Ashwin showcased his class…

Former Pakistan National Cricket Team captain Salman Butt has joined the chorus of voices echoing former England National Cricket Team captain Michael Vaughan’s bold claim that the team capable of defeating India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 stands the best chance of lifting the coveted trophy. India’s cricketing prowess is on a resounding upswing, and they’re peaking at the right moment, just before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Recently, they clinched the Asia Cup 2023 and triumphed over Australia in a thrilling three-match ODI series on home turf. These performances have firmly positioned the Men…

Ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been the center of attention recently, thanks to his stellar performances against Australia in the ongoing ODI series. As discussions about the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup intensify, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Ashwin should be included in the squad. The final verdict seems to rest in the hands of cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar. In the second ODI against Australia, Ashwin displayed his prowess with a remarkable three-wicket spell in Indore. With Axar Patel nursing an injury and unavailable for the third ODI in Rajkot, Ashwin is expected to…

After months of negotiations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the men’s national team players have reportedly reached an agreement concerning central contracts. Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is reported to have played a pivotal role in resolving long-standing issues. Despite the previous central contracts expiring on June 30, the PCB has not yet officially announced the new contracts, which has been a topic of concern and discussion in cricketing circles. The negotiations involved addressing various aspects of the central contract, including a proposed salary increase for the national cricketers. As reported by The News Pakistan, Inzamam-ul-Haq played a crucial role in…

In a significant boost to the New Zealand National Cricket Team ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, experienced pacer Tim Southee has been cleared to fly to India to participate in the prestigious tournament. This development comes as excellent news for the BlackCaps, who are eyeing a successful campaign in the upcoming World Cup. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be the 13th edition of the marquee 50-over cricket tournament and is scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19 in India. A total of 10 teams, including New Zealand, will…