Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is on the brink of another historic achievement as he approaches his 500th international match. Once he reaches this significant milestone, Kohli will become the 10th player overall and the fourth Indian cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat. At the top of this esteemed list stands the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who has played an astounding 664 matches, closely followed by Mahela Jayawardene with 652 matches. The other two Indian cricketers on this illustrious list are MS Dhoni, with 538 matches, and Rahul Dravid, with 509 matches. Kohli’s 500th match will coincide with the second Test…
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BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar is set to travel to Trinidad and join the Indian cricket team ahead of the second Test match against West Indies. After a convincing victory in the first Test in Dominica, Team India is gearing up for the final Test, and Agarkar will be present to provide his insights and guidance. In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Selector, Agarkar has recently finalized the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games in China. While one member of the selection committee, Salil Ankola, is already with the team, Agarkar will join them to have discussions and…
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his disappointment with the selectors for overlooking Varun Chakravarthy’s inclusion in the upcoming Asian Games squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the squad for the tournament in China, scheduled from September 19 to October 8. The team, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, primarily comprises young players as it coincides with the ICC World Cup. Here is the complete list of players who would travel to China for the Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi,…
The prominent Australian women’s cricketer Ellyse Perry reached a milestone of 6000 international runs during a remarkable innings in the 2nd ODI against England Women. She played a stunning knock of 91 runs, leading her team to a thrilling 3-run victory. The ongoing Women’s Ashes 2023 series between Australia Women and England Women has been a captivating battle. The series, comprising a Test, ODI, and T20I series, is being held in England. Australia Women emerged victorious in the Test, winning by 89 runs, while England Women claimed the T20I series 2-1. In the 2nd ODI at The Rose Bowl Stadium…
Cricket, which was previously featured in the Asian Games held in Guangzhou (2010) and Incheon (2014), will see the Indian Cricket Team playing fewer matches at the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in China. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team will participate in a limited number of matches due to their status as one of the seeded teams. The Indian Cricket Team will directly enter the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2023, a prestigious continental event scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, from September 23 to October 8. As per the announcement by the Board of Control…
According to reports, the highly anticipated clashes between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 have been scheduled for September 2nd and 10th. Despite the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) dissatisfaction, the matches will be held in Sri Lanka. The first encounter between the two cricketing giants is set to take place on September 2nd, followed by a second match in the next round on September 10th. Both matches are likely to be held in either Dambulla or Kandy, Sri Lanka. If both teams progress, the India vs Pakistan fixture could potentially occur for the third time in the later…
Star batter KL Rahul has reportedly been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023. He is a prominent batter and a key member of India’s leadership group who has captained the Indian team in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He has also captained Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. During a match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Rahul suffered a significant thigh injury while fielding. As a result, he was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season as well as the ICC World Test Championship Final. KL…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made the decision to rest Rahul Dravid for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland. As a result, VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy will step in and coach the Indian cricket team for the tour. According to reports, VVS Laxman will replace Rahul Dravid as the head coach for the India National Cricket Team’s tour of Ireland. The team is scheduled to play a short three-match T20I series in Dublin at the Malahide on August 18, 20, and 23. Following the ongoing tour of West Indies,…
After the announcement of the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games in China, KKR captain Nitish Rana found himself left out of the team. The squad, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, includes players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma. Disappointed by his omission, Rana took to social media and posted a heartbreak emoji, expressing his emotions. Rana had a commendable performance in the Indian Premier League 2023, scoring 413 runs in 14 matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, despite his contributions in the domestic tournament, he did not secure a spot in the Asian Games…
In the first Test against West Indies, Team India made a strong start to the 2023-2025 WTC Cycle, securing a comprehensive victory by an innings and 141 runs. One notable change in the batting lineup was star batsman Shubman Gill being asked to bat at No.3, replacing Cheteshwar Pujara. Gill, a 23-year-old talent, had a modest start at his new position, scoring just 6 runs off 11 balls. Speculation arose that Gill had requested the management to bat lower in the order. However, India’s batting coach, Vikram Rathour, clarified the situation, stating that it was Gill himself who proposed the…