In the first Test at Edgbaston, England and Australia engaged in a thrilling encounter that culminated in a magnificent two-wicket victory for Australia. Now, the cricketing action shifts to the iconic Lord’s in London, where the next chapter of this captivating series will unfold. In the thrilling first Test between England and Australia, the cricket world was left astonished as England made the bold decision to declare their first innings at 393 runs on the opening day itself. This unconventional move by captain Ben Stokes proved to be a pivotal factor in England’s eventual defeat at Edgbaston. However, amidst England’s…
Author: Mohan Nasre
The highly anticipated second Test of the thrilling ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 five-match Test series is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground starting from June 28. After a gripping battle in the first Test, the Australian team, who currently holds the Ashes, emerged victorious with a nail-biting 2-wicket win, giving them a crucial 1-0 lead in the series. Led by captain Ben Stokes, the English team, determined to bounce back, will strive to avenge their previous loss and level the series at 1-1. On the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, London,…
Snehasish Ganguly, the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), expressed his satisfaction with the schedule of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, set to be held in India. Snehasish Ganguly is confident about hosting Pakistan matches at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens with special security arrangements. Eden Gardens has been chosen to host five crucial matches in the upcoming World Cup. The India-South Africa match will take place at this venue on November 5. If both teams qualify for the semifinals of the marquee tournament, Pakistan and India will face each other at the iconic stadium in Kolkata. Snehasish…
According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing distinct pitch conditions for India’s matches in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. The aim is to strategize and adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition teams. Here are the details: Sluggish Pitch in Chennai against Australia in Chennai India’s opening match of the tournament will be against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. The pitch in Chennai is being renovated and will likely provide a sluggish…
In the second Test of the Ashes 2023 series, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first against Australia. Stokes expressed confidence in his team’s bowling strength and cited the favorable cloud cover as a factor in their decision. With the inclusion of Josh Tongue, one of the four seamers in the lineup, Stokes believes they have a strong bowling attack. He also praised Joe Root’s bowling performance in the opening Test. Australia captain Pat Cummins, on the other hand, mentioned that they also had plans to bowl first. Despite Scott Boland’s exceptional performance, he was…
England fast bowler Josh Tongue has expressed his eagerness to take the wicket of Australian batsman Steve Smith in the second Test of the ongoing Ashes series. The second Test between England and Australia is scheduled to begin at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on June 28. England recently announced their playing XI for the second Test, with Josh Tongue included in the team to replace the injured Moeen Ali. The England lineup will feature four frontline seamers, with Ben Stokes and Joe Root providing all-round batting contributions. Speaking ahead of the second Ashes Test, Josh Tongue described playing in…
The second Test match of the Ashes series is set to begin at Lord’s on June 28th, and Australia will be looking to start afresh. In the previous match, it was skipper Pat Cummins’ crucial knock of 44 runs that helped the team secure victory. Cummins has proven to be an effective captain, leading the bowlers with great tactical acumen. Australia may consider making a tactical change by bringing back the lethal left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc. Starc’s sheer pace and angles can pose a serious threat to the opposition batting lineup, and he can also contribute with the bat.…
Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram expressed his confidence in the Pakistan team’s ability to win the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place in India during October and November. Akram believes that the Men in Green possess a high-quality squad capable of securing their second ODI World Cup title. Pakistan currently holds the second position in the latest ODI team rankings, making them one of the favorites for the tournament, especially considering their familiarity with subcontinental conditions. Additionally, Babar Azam, the top-ranked ODI batsman, adds further strength to the team. In a conversation with the ICC, Wasim Akram stated…
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed his belief that the entire nation will be determined to secure victory in the ODI World Cup 2023, which will be hosted by India, as a tribute to batting maestro Virat Kohli. Sehwag emphasized the crucial role Kohli is expected to play in India’s campaign to lift the coveted trophy in the upcoming tournament. Virat Kohli is widely regarded as the finest cricketer India has produced in the modern era. The right-handed batsman ranks second in terms of highest run-scorers for India in the 50-over format, only behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli has…
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag recently shared a captivating story from the victorious 2011 World Cup campaign, shedding light on legendary captain MS Dhoni’s unique superstition. Sehwag revealed that throughout the tournament, Dhoni had a ritual of consuming only Khichdi, a traditional Indian dish. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Team India triumphed in the ODI World Cup on home soil in 2011. They became the first host nation to clinch the coveted 50-over World Cup in men’s cricket, defeating the Sri Lankan team by six wickets in the final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. During a discussion following the announcement…
