Author: Mohan Nasre

Former two-time IPL-winning captain, Gautam Gambhir, has heaped praise on KL Rahul ahead of the IPL 2023 season, stating that the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are lucky to have a captain with a “very stable and balanced head”. Despite Rahul’s underwhelming performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he will continue to lead LSG in the upcoming IPL. Speaking at the launch of LSG’s new jersey for IPL 2023, Gautam Gambhir emphasized the importance of having a strong captain and the impact it can have on team performance. He went on to say that “no support staff is under as much…

As Australia gears up for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad, Steve Smith, the stand-in captain, has defended the team’s bold decision to play three spinners during the ongoing India tour. Despite receiving criticism back home, Smith believes that their successful tactics have proved their detractors wrong by clinching a memorable nine-wicket victory in Indore. Australia opted for three spinners in the second and third Tests after playing two quicks in the series opener in Nagpur. The decision worked wonders as Matthew Kuhnemann took five wickets in the first innings of the third Test, while Nathan Lyon claimed a…

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has hinted that the upcoming fourth Test match in Ahmedabad against India could be his last game on Indian soil. The right-handed batter, who has been one of the best performers in Indian conditions, first toured India in 2013 to play red-ball cricket and is the only batter among the current crop to score a hundred on Indian soil. Smith, who will lead the tourists in the fourth Test in the absence of Pat Cummins, said he would take it series by series, but “can’t see myself coming back really, if I’m being realistic”. Ahead…

Indian and Australian cricket fans are in for a treat as their respective Prime Ministers, Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese, are set to attend the opening day of the fourth Test between India and Australia live in Ahmedabad. Albanese is on an official visit to India and has made room in his busy schedule to witness the high-octane cricket action at the world’s largest cricket stadium. With an expected attendance of over 100,000 fans, the Test match in Ahmedabad could break the record for the highest attendance on the opening day of any Test match in the world. Also Read:…

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has called for a change in the Indian cricket team’s line-up for the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad. Jaffer believes that KS Bharat should be replaced by the explosive Ishan Kishan, citing Bharat’s disappointing performance with the bat in the previous matches. Jaffer expressed his disappointment with Bharat’s returns, stating that he expected more from the middle-order batter, who has struggled to make a significant contribution in the series so far. Jaffer believes that Kishan’s dynamic strokeplay could put the Australian spinners on the back foot and fill the void left by Rishabh Pant.…

The World Test Championship final is fast approaching, with Australia already securing their place in the highly anticipated match at The Oval in June. But with only one spot remaining, India and Sri Lanka are locked in a battle for the second spot. India’s hopes of qualifying for the WTC 2023 final took a hit after their defeat to Australia in Indore, leaving them needing a win against the Aussies in the final Test of the series, starting on Thursday, March 9, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Also Read: India vs Australia Match Prediction A victory in Ahmedabad,…

It was a crushing defeat for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023, as they suffered their second consecutive mauling against the Mumbai Indians. The RCB, led by Smriti Mandhana, were bowled out for 155 after opting to bat first, and the Mumbai Indians chased down the below-par target with nine wickets and 34 deliveries to spare, thanks to a stunning match-winning performance from Hayley Matthews. Aakash Chopra, the former Indian opener, who was reviewing the game on his YouTube channel, felt that the RCB are yet to wake up and gather momentum, while Mumbai’s…

Former Australian cricketing legend Michael Hussey has weighed in on the future of off-spinner Nathan Lyon, declaring that he sees no end to the road for the veteran cricketer. The West Australian believes that Lyon still has plenty to offer the Australian Test side and expects him to continue for a few more years. At 35 years of age, Lyon produced one of his best Test performances in the third Test against India in Nagpur, taking 11 wickets in the game to script a nine-wicket victory for Australia. Despite not having the desired start to the series, he bounced back…

Mumbai Indians have been dealt a huge blow ahead of IPL 2023, as their latest recruit Jhye Richardson is likely to miss out on the upcoming season due to a recurring hamstring injury. This is another setback for the team, as they will also be without the services of India’s premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The question on everyone’s mind is, who will fill the shoes of the talented Richardson? Here, we explore three potential replacement options that the Mumbai Indians can consider for the upcoming season. The first option is Adam Milne, a New Zealand seamer who went unsold in…

Australian speedster Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India due to a hamstring injury. A report by ESPNcricinfo suggests that his participation in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) is also in doubt, which has caused concern for Mumbai Indians (MI), as they may also be without Jasprit Bumrah. Richardson’s hamstring injury, which he first sustained during the 2022-23 Big Bash League (BBL) season, was aggravated, causing his withdrawal from the Marsh Cup final that was scheduled to take place on March 10. Despite his injury and prolonged absence from the Scorchers’ winning…