Author: Mohan Nasre

The highly-anticipated fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been filled with gripping moments and thrilling performances. On Day 2, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets for just 91 runs to help his team stay in the game. Speaking to the media after the day’s play, Ashwin expressed his optimism for India’s batting performance on Day 3. The seasoned bowler emphasized the importance of putting a good score on the board in the second innings, especially considering the nature of the pitch. Ashwin even joked that he was looking forward to…

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has made a breakthrough in his Test career, scoring his first century against India on Day 2 in Ahmedabad. Green reached his milestone after six half-centuries, crediting Usman Khawaja for his success in the match. The towering all-rounder acknowledged that keeping one’s ego aside is crucial for batters to thrive in a different ball-game in India. In a remarkable display of skill, Green scored 114 runs as Australia put up a mammoth first-innings total. He reached three figures with a boundary off Ravindra Jadeja in the first session of the fourth Test on March 10. Following…

Since Rishabh Pant’s unfortunate car accident in December, cricket experts have been buzzing about whether Ishan Kishan could be the perfect replacement for the hard-hitting left-handed batter in the Indian cricket team. While Kishan has shown glimpses of his talent on the international stage, his inconsistency has been a cause for concern. However, Kishan’s three impressive knocks in the Ranji Trophy have provided a glimmer of hope that he could be the answer to India’s search for Pant’s successor. Also Read: Wasim Jaffer wanted Ishan Kishan to play the 4th Test match against Australia In the 2018-19 season, Kishan’s superb…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most lucrative domestic T20 league in the world, with top-notch cricketers and big-money deals. The captaincy role is vital, and teams rely on their skippers to lead the side on the field and off it. However, some franchises opt for a major rethink when their teams fail to perform up to expectations. In this article, we highlight three IPL captains who were released by their franchises before an auction, and how their departure affected the team’s fortunes. Here are three instances of IPL captains who were released by their franchise before an auction:…

Former opener Wasim Jaffer has expressed his excitement for the ongoing fourth Test between Australia and India in Ahmedabad. Jaffer believes that the pitch is ideal for batting and probably the best from a batter’s perspective. According to him, the surface should favor the batters on the first two days, with no demons. He praised the Australian batters’ approach and how they occupied the crease and did not look to score quickly, making full use of the conditions. Also Read: About the wife of Usman Khawaja On the first day, opening batter Usman Khawaja was the star of the show,…

Delhi Capitals, one of the premier franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is making waves in the world of cricket with its men’s and women’s teams. With a presence in both the IPL and the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the Delhi Capitals have been building a solid reputation for themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Despite their rebranding from Delhi Daredevils to the Capitals, the men’s side is still searching for their first title, while the women’s team has already won two out of their three games in the inaugural WPL season, setting themselves up as one…

Delhi Capitals CEO Dhiraj Malhotra recently opened up about the team’s feelings on losing the explosive keeper-batter, Rishabh Pant, in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking to the Times of India, Malhotra called Pant an “impact player on all fronts” and acknowledged that the team will sorely miss his services in the tournament. Rishabh Pant, who suffered a life-threatening accident late last year, is currently on the road to recovery, but there is no timeline on his return. As a result, opening batter David Warner is likely to take over as DC’s captain for IPL 2023.…

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has stirred up controversy by questioning Babar Azam’s approach towards his hundred during a PSL 2023 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday. As the opening batter approached his century, Doull criticized Azam’s deceleration, hinting that he was being selfish. Despite Azam’s sensational knock of 115 runs off 65 balls, Peshawar Zalmi ended up losing the match. Opener Jason Roy’s unbeaten 145 off 63 balls helped Quetta Gladiators chase down the target of 241 in just 18.2 overs, with eight wickets in hand. Also Read: What Simon Doull said about Hasan Ali’s…

The fourth Test between India and Australia kicked off with a bang as the visitors won the toss and chose to bat first. Australian opener Usman Khawaja quickly made his presence felt, putting on a brilliant display of batting to notch up his 14th Test hundred. Khawaja’s unbeaten knock of 104 included smashing a century in the last over of the day’s play, bringing his total number of Test tons to six since his return to the Australian setup in January 2022. Also Read: Usman Khawaja gets emotional after scoring hundred against India But it wasn’t just his century that…

Sanjay Bangar, former Indian batting coach, was all praises for Ravichandran Ashwin’s outstanding performance on the first day of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite registering figures of 1/57 in 25 overs, Bangar believes that Ashwin’s figures do not do justice to the way he bowled. During a discussion on Star Sports, Bangar expressed his admiration for Ashwin’s bowling, stating that he used all the weapons in his arsenal, and looked the most threatening among the three Indian spinners. Bangar also shed light on Ashwin’s exceptional ability to play with the batter’s mind. He described how Ravi Ashwin…