Author: Mohan Nasre

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are on the edge of their seats as the highly awaited schedule for the 2023 ODI World Cup is set to be announced today. Among the most anticipated fixtures, India and Pakistan are slated to face off on October 15 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Excitement mounts as the Men in Blue embark on a journey that will see them play nine exhilarating matches at nine distinct venues across the host country. Following a recent meeting between Indian cricket officials and the International Cricket Council (ICC), a draft schedule has been shared, awaiting final…

Following India’s defeat in the WTC final against Australia, Rohit Sharma expressed his disappointment with the current format and proposed a three-match WTC final for the next cycle. However, his idea was met with disagreement from former Australia captain Aaron Finch. Rohit, in his press conference, advocated for a longer series, stating, “We should have a three-Test match series for the WTC final from the next cycle. We work hard and play just one game.” In response, Pat Cummins referred to the Olympics and argued that having one final is sufficient, drawing a parallel to the single decisive race for…

In a lighthearted banter following Australia’s resounding victory over India in the WTC finals, Pat Cummins took a playful jab at Rohit Sharma in response to his recent comments. After the defeat, Rohit expressed his discontent with the underprepared pitch and criticized the umpires for their controversial decision regarding Shubman Gill’s catch. The catch in question was taken by Cameron Green, who pulled off a stunning flying catch in the second innings. However, the replay left Indian fans dissatisfied, as they believed Green may have grounded the ball while attempting the catch. Rohit targeted TV umpire Richard Kettleborough, suggesting that…

India’s triumph in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni is etched in cricketing history. However, there exists a misguided faction of fans who attribute the entire success solely to Dhoni’s brilliance, overlooking the crucial contributions of the entire team. Following India’s defeat in the World Test Championship final against Australia, one such fan raised this point, emphasizing Dhoni’s extraordinary impact as captain. “No coach, no mentor, young boys, most senior players denied to take part. This guy defeated prime Australia in the semifinals and won a T20 World Cup…

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar did not hold back his criticism of Team India’s decision to leave out Ravichandran Ashwin in their devastating 209-run loss against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval, England. Tendulkar firmly believed that Ashwin’s impact transcends the need for turning tracks. India’s performance in the WTC Final was lackluster, both with the bat and ball, as they failed to make a mark in all three departments of the game. However, one of the glaring talking points was the omission of Ravichandran Ashwin from the playing XI. The off-spinner, currently ranked number…

The Australian cricket team emerged victorious in the highly anticipated WTC 2021-23 final, leaving Indian fans disappointed once again. With a resounding win by 209 runs, Australia now holds the distinction of being the first team to clinch all the ICC trophies. However, amidst the celebrations, one Indian star faced intense scrutiny for his shot selection, none other than Virat Kohli. In the final innings of the match, Kohli fell victim to Scott Boland’s deceptive variations, departing on 49 runs. The Indian skipper must be left pondering his missed opportunity, as the team was positioned reasonably well at 179-3. Boland…

Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar swiftly dismissed Rohit Sharma’s proposal of a three-match series for future World Test Championship (WTC) Finals following India’s defeat to Australia by 209 runs at The Oval. While Rohit Sharma had voiced his preference for a multi-match final, Gavaskar reminded him that the format of a one-off final had been established long before the start of the WTC cycle. In an interview with India Today, Gavaskar drew parallels with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and questioned whether players would advocate for a “best of three” format for that tournament. He emphasized the importance of mental…

Australia emerged victorious in the World Test Championship final, defeating India by 209 runs at the Oval on Sunday. The target of 444 runs seemed daunting for India, but they began the fifth and final morning with hope, with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane at the crease. However, within a short span of time, Kohli was dismissed, triggering a collapse that saw the last five Indian wickets fall in the lead-up to lunch. Scott Boland, replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood, played a pivotal role in Australia’s celebrations, taking two crucial wickets in an over, including that of Kohli. Mitchell Starc…

Sunil Gavaskar did not hold back his criticism of the Indian batsmen following their collapse in the World Test Championship final. Despite a strong performance by Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane on Day 4, the final day proved to be a disappointing start for the Indian team. Kohli and Rahane were both dismissed playing shots at deliveries pitched outside the off-stump. Earlier during the fourth innings, captain Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara also failed to value their wickets and were sent back to the pavilion with a score of 43 and 27 runs.While Virat Kohli scored 49 runs and Ajinkya…

In a devastating blow to India’s cricketing ambitions, the team faced yet another heart-wrenching defeat in the ICC Finals, this time at the hands of Australia in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Oval. The match unfolded as a tale of disappointment for the Rohit Sharma-led side, as they succumbed to a staggering 209-run loss while chasing a daunting target of 444 runs. Hopes were high as India’s batting maestros, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, took to the crease following their stellar performance on Day 4. However, their anticipated heroics were short-lived as they swiftly returned to the…