Author: Mohan Nasre

James Anderson, the English fast bowler, has come out in support of his teammate Ollie Robinson regarding his aggressive send-off to Usman Khawaja during the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Anderson believes that Robinson did nothing wrong and did not hear any unacceptable remarks on the field. In the first innings of the England vs Australia Test, Robinson dismissed Usman Khawaja with a superb delivery. After taking the wicket, Robinson gave Khawaja an aggressive send-off and exchanged a few heated words with the Australian batsman. The incident was captured on camera and garnered significant attention. In his column for The…

James Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, has voiced his disappointment with the lifeless Edgbaston pitch during the first Ashes Test, likening it to Kryptonite. Australia emerged victorious in the match, defeating England by two wickets. Anderson’s teammate Stuart Broad had also criticized the Edgbaston pitch, describing it as “slow and characterless.” Both bowlers expressed their struggle in bringing their team back into the match due to the lack of pace and bounce. In his column for the Daily Telegraph, Anderson shared his thoughts on the pitch. Despite taking 1 for 109 in his comeback Test after missing the…

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has proposed Ishan Kishan as a worthy replacement for the injured KL Rahul in ODIs. Manjrekar suggests that Kishan can fulfill the wicketkeeping duties until Rahul recovers and also contribute with his batting skills in the middle-order. Since Rishabh Pant’s injury in December, KL Rahul has been India’s preferred wicketkeeper in ODIs. However, Rahul suffered a thigh injury during IPL 2023 and underwent surgery, requiring some time to regain full fitness. Manjrekar believes that Ishan Kishan, despite being an opening batsman, possesses the skills to adapt to a lower-order role and provide a left-handed option.…

June 23 marks the ten-year anniversary of India’s victory in the Champions Trophy in England, which remains their last triumph in an ICC event. While India has performed well in recent ICC tournaments, they have faltered in the latter stages of these competitions. The upcoming fifty-over World Cup, scheduled for October, holds significant importance for India as they will be hosting the tournament for the first time in their history. The pressure to break the trophy drought is mounting, especially with concerns over the fitness of their star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, who is yet to return. During an appearance on…

England opener Zack Crawley exudes optimism as he anticipates his team’s triumph in the second Ashes 2023 match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Crawley believes that the pitch will favor them, leading to a victory by a margin of 150 runs and leveling the series 1-1. The Ashes 2023 commenced on a thrilling note, with the first Test between England and Australia going down to the wire, resulting in a narrow two-wicket win for the Pat Cummins-led side. Despite England’s dominance for the majority of the Test, Australia’s sheer class allowed them to snatch victory from the jaws of…

As the second Test match between England and Australia approaches at the renowned Lord’s on June 28th, all eyes will be on the crafty spinner Nathan Lyon. Lyon showcased his skills in the previous match, claiming eight wickets with impeccable line and length. Australia displayed resilience while chasing a challenging target of 281 runs against a quality England bowling attack. Captain Pat Cummins played a crucial innings of 44 runs off 73 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, to guide Australia to victory alongside Nathan Lyon. In the opening Test, England found solace in the exceptional form of Joe…

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of the International Cricket Council (ICC) accommodating Pakistan’s request to alter the venues for the World Cup 2023 matches. Recent reports indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the ICC to consider switching the locations of their matches against Afghanistan and Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023. As per the current schedule, Pakistan is set to play Australia in Bangalore on October 20, while their match against Afghanistan is scheduled in Chennai on October 23. However, the PCB wishes to change the venues for both matches. In…

Joe Root, the highly acclaimed English batsman, has added another feather to his cap by achieving a remarkable milestone in his cricketing career. During the Ashes opener, Root experienced a first-time occurrence as he was stumped for the very first time, etching his name into the record books. This dismissal came as he attempted a big shot against Nathan Lyon’s bowling. However, Root’s contribution to England’s first innings was invaluable, as his unbeaten 118 played a crucial role in helping his team reach a total of 393 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Known for his classical and…

In a stunning victory that saw Australia defeat England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test, Usman Khawaja emerged as the hero with his scintillating performance. Khawaja’s exceptional batting display, scoring 141 and 65 in the two innings, played a pivotal role in securing the win for the baggy greens and earning him the well-deserved player of the match award. Reflecting on the team’s success, Khawaja openly praised the new dressing room environment under coach Andrew McDonald and captain Pat Cummins, taking a subtle jab at former coach Justin Langer. Known for his previous criticism of Langer’s intensity, Khawaja…

The highly anticipated clash between India and Australia in the World Test Championship final has achieved a remarkable feat, emerging as the most watched Test match ever, according to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of ICC events. With ratings soaring 32% higher than the previous ICC WTC Final in 2021 between India and New Zealand, the India vs Australia encounter captured the attention of cricket fans worldwide. Star Sports recorded a staggering 14.4 billion minutes of watch time, surpassing the billion minutes mark previously set by the New Zealand vs India edition of the World Test Championship final, along with…