Author: Mohan Nasre

Alex Hales, the hero of England’s ICC T20 World Cup 2022 triumph bid farewell to international cricket on Friday, August 4. The 34-year-old cricketer, who represented England in 156 matches across formats, expressed his happiness in concluding his international career with the T20 World Cup final and revealed his plan to continue playing for Nottingham. Post-retirement, Hales intends to participate in various T20 leagues worldwide, turning up for different franchises. Having made his international debut in a T20I against India on August 31, 2011, he went on to play 11 Tests, 70 ODIs, and 75 T20Is, amassing a total of…

The excitement surrounding the India-Pakistan rivalry in World Cups has always been palpable, and former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis recently spoke about the upcoming clash between the two cricketing giants in the ICC World Cup 2023. Over the years, India and Pakistan have faced each other several times in the 50-over World Cups, and India has emerged victorious in all encounters since the 1992 World Cup when Pakistan claimed the title. In a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan, Waqar Younis highlighted the key players to watch out for in the Pakistan squad during the upcoming World Cup. He emphasized that…

Team India’s talented pacer, Prasidh Krishna has been candid about the challenges he faced during his prolonged recovery from a stress fracture injury. Although injuries are an inevitable part of a fast bowler’s life, Prasidh expressed his frustration over the slow healing process. Selected for India’s upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland, the right-arm bowler is eager to make a comeback after a considerable period on the sidelines. Prasidh Krishna’s last appearance for the Indian team was during the tour of Zimbabwe in August last year, after which he was unfortunately ruled out of the IPL 2023 season. Recalling the…

In a bid to secure their first IPL title, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have appointed Andy Flower as their new head coach, hoping to secure their elusive first IPL title. The announcement has created a wave of excitement among the RCB faithful, as they anticipate Flower’s impressive track record and coaching expertise to propel the team towards championship glory. RCB expressed their delight over the latest addition to their coaching staff, referring to Andy Flower as the ICC Hall of Famer and a T20 World Cup-winning coach. Flower’s extensive experience in coaching IPL and T20 teams worldwide, coupled with his…

As cricketing fans eagerly anticipate the T20 World Cup 2024, discussions around India’s captaincy have already started gaining momentum. Since, Virat Kohli has stepped down the captaincy of Indian Team in the shortest format of the game. Rohit Sharma has been an exemplary leader, but he couldn’t lead India to the victory in the past Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup. There are a few other players in the Indian cricket team who have the potential to don the captain’s armband and lead the team to glory. In this article, we will explore three such players who could be…

On August 3, the India National Cricket Team joined arch-rivals Pakistan National Cricket Team in an elite list, marking their historic 200th appearance in T20I cricket. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the Men in Blue played their 200th match in the shortest format of the game. India’s journey in T20I cricket began back in 2006 under the captaincy of Virender Sehwag. Subsequently, MS Dhoni led the side in their 50th T20I game in 2014, while Virat Kohli captained in the 100th and 150th T20Is in 2018 and 2021, respectively. At the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad, Hardik Pandya &…

During the ongoing India tour of West Indies in 2023, the 29-year-old right-arm pacer, Mukesh Kumar, has etched his name in the history books by achieving a rare feat in Indian cricket. Mukesh Kumar received his India call-up after delivering impressive performances in domestic cricket consistently. With an impressive record of 149 wickets in 39 First-class games at an average of 21.55, an economy of 2.70, and a strike rate of 47.7, including 8 four-wicket hauls and 6 five-wicket hauls, the Bengal pacer earned his spot in the Indian National Cricket Team. Having had a dream tour to the West…

According to reports from RevSportz, the Pakistan Government is preparing to request a security assurance from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the safety of the Babar Azam-led team during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place in India from 5th October to 19th November. In response to concerns about the team’s security in India, a high-profile committee led by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto met on Thursday (3rd August) under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The committee is reportedly seeking a written guarantee from the ICC regarding the safety of the Pakistan…

Salman Butt, former Pakistan captain criticized India’s think-tank for their treatment of Ishan Kishan, despite his impressive performances. India secured a 2-1 victory against the West Indies in the ODI series, during which Ishan Kishan notched three fifties. However, Butt believes that the team management hasn’t given him enough opportunities. Butt expressed his confusion over India’s handling of Ishan, noting that he was dropped after scoring a double century. He criticized the management for seemingly relegating him to a second-choice player, regardless of his performances. According to Butt, even if Ishan were to score 1000 runs in a single innings,…

Tilak Varma made an impressive T20I debut against the West Indies, joining the esteemed company of Rahul Dravid and Murali Vijay on the list of Indian players with the most sixes in their T20I debut game. During his debut match, Tilak Varma showcased his all-around skills. He started with a remarkable catch and then exhibited his batting prowess, scoring 39 runs off just 22 balls, including 3 sixes and 2 fours. With this performance, he entered the list of Indian players with the most sixes in a T20I debut match: Tilak Varma received his T20I cap from spinner Yuzvendra Chahal,…