Author: Mohan Nasre

Former Pakistan cricketer, Salman Butt, recently expressed his observations about the Indian Cricket Team’s struggles against spin in the ODIs. He highlighted the team’s traditional strength against slow bowlers, but also noted that their control in dealing with spinners seems to have waned. As India competes in the ongoing white-ball series against West Indies, they faced questions about their middle-order woes and struggles against spinners, despite winning the ODI series 2-1. The team’s experiments with new players brought mixed results, with some struggling in the middle phase against spinners. With the Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023 looming…

As the ICC World Cup 2023 approaches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its players are mentally equipped to handle the pressure of the high-stakes tournament. According to reports, the PCB is planning to hire a psychologist who will accompany the team to India and assist the players in dealing with the immense pressure and expectations that come with the event. Pakistan is considered one of the strong contenders to win the World Cup this year, and the players are likely to face significant pressure to deliver on the field. Moreover, competing in India,…

In a historic development, a Pakistani team is all set to feature in the Road Safety World Series for the very first time this year. The Road Safety World Series is a T20 league that brings together former international cricket players from around the world, founded by Ravi Gaikwad, the chief road traffic officer of Thane, in collaboration with the BCCI. The league aims to raise awareness about road safety through the power of cricket. The tournament commenced in 2020 but had to be postponed after four matches due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The remaining matches were successfully played in…

In the thrilling series opener between India and West Indies on August 3, India fell just short of the target set by the Windies, suffering a narrow four-run defeat. During the run chase, Shubman Gill faced struggles against spin and scored only three runs off nine deliveries. Speaking in a recent discussion on JioCinema, former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar shed light on Gill’s performance and expressed his belief that the young batsman would return better prepared to handle the spin threat in the remaining four matches of the T20I series. “He will come prepared. Akeal Hosein is going to bowl…

Wasim Jaffer was highly impressed by young cricketer Tilak Varma’s fearless batting during his T20I debut, which took place in an intense clash between India and West Indies. Varma’s outstanding performance drew praise from Jaffer, who compared his composure at the crease to playing a club or state match, showcasing mental strength and lack of nerves. West Indies set a target of 149/6 after winning the toss and opting to bat first. During the chase, India faced challenges, but Varma emerged as the standout player with an exciting innings of 39 runs off just 22 balls. Varma displayed aggressive intent…

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has expressed his views on the decision to rest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the last two ODIs against West Indies. Although India won the series 2-1, Ojha believes that the purpose behind resting the senior players was not fully achieved. The rest of Kohli and Rohit just before the World Cup has been a topic of debate and has not been well-received by the Indian cricket community and fans, who feel that the team’s dependence on these players was evident during their absence. In the first ODI, India lost five wickets while chasing…

Salman Butt, the former Pakistan skipper shared his thoughts on India’s loss against West Indies in the first T20I in Trinidad. India fell short by four runs while chasing down 150 to win the match. Butt spoke about the resting of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the ODI series, suggesting that sending an India ‘A’ team for the tour would have been a better option. He also expressed concern about India’s squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, stating that by now, the team should have identified their 15 players for the tournament instead of making…

Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about Sanju Samson’s batting position in T20 Internationals, pointing out that his current international numbers do not provide a clear indication of his ideal position in the shortest format of the game. During India’s first T20I against West Indies in Tarouba, Trinidad, Samson managed only a run-a-ball 12 before being run out. The narrow four-run loss prompted discussions about whether No. 6 is the right position for him or if there could be a better alternative, like moving Hardik Pandya down the order. Chopra expressed reluctance to send Hardik Pandya at No. 6, stating that…

Ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Indian cricket team faces a challenging situation with uncertainties surrounding the availability of key players due to injuries. Aakash Chopra, former India opener, shed light on the team’s predicament, stating that the experimentation in the middle order might be a consequence of circumstances beyond their control. Expressing his thoughts during an interview, Aakash Chopra mentioned, “The hands are tied. I was critical of the squad when they tried too much in the ODI series, using three different batters at no. 3 and 4 in three different games. And you start asking questions…

Ireland Cricket Team has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with Paul Stirling leading the side as captain. The decision to appoint Stirling as skipper came after former captain Andrew Balbirnie stepped down from the position following the team’s disappointing performance in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. The T20I series will take place later this month, with the first match scheduled for August 18, followed by the second and third games on August 20 and 23, respectively. All three matches will be played at The Village, Malahide. In addition to captain Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie,…