Author: Mohan Nasre

Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami has been granted a well-deserved break for the upcoming series against West Indies. Shami made the request following the World Test Championship final against Australia, emphasizing the importance of staying fresh and rejuvenated for the challenging season ahead. The Indian selectors and team management agreed to Shami’s request, prioritizing the well-being and workload management of the players. Although the decision to rest Shami for the West Indies tour may have been overshadowed by discussions around team selection, the Indian cricket team is currently enjoying a rare one-month break following the World Test Championship final. This…

Former head coach Ravi Shastri has highlighted a crucial factor that could determine India’s fate in the upcoming mega event later this year. With India set to host the World Cup on home soil, Shastri has drawn attention to a missing element in the Indian cricket team. Prior to the West Indies tour, where India is scheduled to play three ODIs, Shastri shared his concerns with the current management regarding the batting order, drawing comparisons with the 2011 World Cup squad. When asked about the possibility of Shubman Gill opening the batting with Rohit Sharma in the World Cup, Shastri…

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has expressed uncertainty about his selection for the upcoming Lord’s Test in the Ashes series. Starc revealed to reporters that he has not received any indication from the selectors regarding his place in the team. As the second Test approaches at Lord’s, Starc is hopeful of being included in the playing XI and making a significant contribution to Australia’s quest to regain the Ashes urn. Starc, known for his left-arm fast bowling, is optimistic about the pitch conditions at Lord’s, hoping for a green surface that would favor his style of bowling. Additionally, he has…

Sarfaraz Khan, the promising young Indian batsman, has once again been left out by the senior selection committee for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. Reports suggest that a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official has made revealing statements regarding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the squad. Despite consistently performing well in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz Khan has been overlooked by the selectors for various tours and tournaments, including the Bangladesh tour, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia at home, and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final. The selection committee has not provided any official…

Former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his perspective on India’s shortcomings in knockout matches of ICC tournaments, emphasizing that it is unjust to lay the blame solely on one individual for not winning the coveted trophy. Shastri highlighted that the Indian team displayed commendable performances by reaching the semifinals and finals of various ICC tournaments. The Men in Blue last clinched an ICC Trophy in 2013, when the team led by MS Dhoni emerged victorious in the Champions Trophy final against England. However, despite making appearances in the semi-finals and finals, India has been unable to secure a title…

India’s historic victory in the 1983 World Cup is often associated with Kapil Dev’s remarkable innings of 175 against Zimbabwe. However, former cricketer and current BCCI president Roger Binny has shed light on a different game-changing moment that played a pivotal role in India’s triumph. Binny, who was the highest wicket-taker for the Indian team in the tournament, recently shared his perspective on the moment that sparked India’s sensational win over the West Indies. According to the 67-year-old, it was India’s triumph in their first match against the West Indies at Old Trafford on June 9 that became the turning…

Video footage of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing Candy Crush during a flight has taken the internet by storm, garnering widespread attention. The incident occurred while Dhoni was traveling in economy class and an air hostess offered him chocolates. In the viral video, the air hostess approached Dhoni with a tray of chocolates, and the two engaged in a conversation. Dhoni graciously accepted one chocolate, capturing the hearts of fans. However, it was his choice of entertainment that stole the spotlight, Dhoni was engrossed in playing the popular game ‘Candy Crush’ on his iPad. Given Dhoni’s reputation for…

Former Australian pacer, Jason Gillespie, believes that Australia should include Mitchell Starc in the playing XI for the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, starting on June 28. With Australia leading the series 1-0 after their two-wicket victory in the first Test, Gillespie feels that adding Starc to the lineup could strengthen their chances of securing a 2-0 lead. Gillespie suggests that Australia should consider making one or two changes to the team. One option is to bring in Starc as a rotational policy, replacing Cameron Green. Gillespie highlights the importance of managing the bowlers’ workload and keeping them fresh. “In…

Following India’s disappointing loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns about the lack of accountability within Indian cricket. Despite the team’s dismal performance, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was not subjected to any consequences or discussions about his future. Australia secured a convincing victory, defeating India by 209 runs on Day 5 of the match. Gavaskar believes that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors should have engaged in a dialogue with Rohit regarding his role going forward. Expressing his disappointment, Gavaskar stated, “There is no…

Travis Head, the Australian batsman, has issued a warning to Ollie Robinson ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, stating that the English pacer needs to back up his words with performance. Australia emerged victorious in the opening Test by 2 wickets, but Robinson faced severe backlash for his abusive send-off to Usman Khawaja. Robinson had criticized Australia’s defensive tactics in a press conference and in a column for Wisden, drawing the ire of Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, and Justin Langer. However, Travis Head remains unfazed by the comments. “England is throwing around some nice words, both on and off…