The third Test match between India and Australia had fans buzzing with excitement as the Indian cricket team announced two major changes to their starting lineup. Shubman Gill, who has been in impressive form, replaced KL Rahul as the opener, while Umesh Yadav was brought in to replace Mohammad Shami in the pace attack. The decision to replace Rahul with Gill was met with mixed reactions from fans, with many eagerly anticipating Gill’s performance at the top of the batting order. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to maintain the team’s winning streak…
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India have won the toss and have decided to bat first in a crucial Test match against Australia. This match is being played in Brisbane and is the fourth and final Test of the series. A win in this Test will guarantee a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for India and also secure their position as the No. 1 ranked Test team in the world. The Indian team has made two changes to their playing XI from the last Test match. KL Rahul has been replaced by Shubman Gill, who made an impressive debut in the second…
Delhi Capitals, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise that has been a consistent performer but never won the coveted trophy, has had its share of successful captains over the years. In this piece, we take a look at the three most successful skippers in Delhi Capitals’ history. Also Read: IPL 2023: 3 Most Unsuccessful Captains of Delhi Capitals in IPL History 1) Shreyas Iyer – Won 23 out of 41 matches as Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer, a Mumbai-based batter, led the Delhi Capitals in 41 matches from 2018 to 2020, winning 23 and losing 18. He took over the…
David Warner has been named the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, replacing Rishabh Pant who was ruled out due to a fatal car crash in December 2022. Warner, a former IPL-winning captain, led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their first-ever championship in 2016 and the Delhi franchise owners will be hoping he can lead their team to their maiden title as well. Despite having some of the greatest names in world cricket play for the franchise over the years, Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) have never won the IPL trophy. Only three out…
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 approaches, fans are gearing up to watch some of the best players from around the world showcase their skills in the tournament. South African cricketers have always been an integral part of the IPL, with many making significant impacts over the years. Here are the top three South African batters to keep an eye on during this year’s IPL. 1) Aiden Markram: Sunrisers Hyderabad Recently named captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Aiden Markram is known for his powerful hitting and aggressive batting style. He has already made a name for himself in international…
Prithvi Shaw, the young and talented Indian cricketer, has set his sights on the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), targeting a win for the Delhi Capitals. Prithvi Shaw, the promising Indian cricketer, has endured a tumultuous journey so far, with injuries, controversies, and his exclusion from the national team. Despite facing some setbacks, including injuries, controversies, and exclusion from the national team, Shaw is eager to leave it all behind and make a strong comeback in the upcoming season of the tournament. Despite facing criticism for his recent altercation with a social media influencer, Shaw has been in good form…
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal believes that Indian cricketers should not play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Akmal praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not allowing Indian players to participate in other leagues apart from the Indian Premier League (IPL), considered the best T20 league in the world. During an interview on the YouTube channel ‘Nadir Ali podcast’, Akmal was asked if he believed Indian players should be allowed to play in the Pakistan Super League. And he gave some interesting answers. In a recent interview on the ‘Nadir Ali podcast’ on YouTube, Kamran…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made a bold suggestion to current captain Rahul Dravid and vice-captain Rohit Sharma, stating that there should never be a vice-captain appointed in the Indian team for home games. Following KL Rahul’s sacking as vice-captain for the remaining two Tests, Shastri said that India should never have a vice-captain in home games. He expressed his dislike of the concept and revealed that the team management is keeping a close eye on Rahul’s poor form. With the team currently leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-0 against Australia, the selectors recently sacked KL Rahul from his…
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is around the corner, fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see their favorite players and teams in action once again. IPL has been a platform for young and upcoming players to showcase their talent and for seasoned players to prove their mettle in the shortest format of the game. Over the years, the league has witnessed some of the most iconic trios in the history of franchise cricket. Here are three of the most iconic trios in IPL history: 1) Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers – Royal…
Ian Chappell, the legendary Australian cricketer, has criticized some of the selection moves made by the Australian team during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, describing them as “head-scratching”. Chappell believes that these decisions have contributed to Australia’s struggles in India, where they are currently 2-0 down in the four-match Test series. Chappell has questioned many of the selectors’ decisions, including the move to drop in-form batter Travis Head for the first Test, despite his impressive performances in Australia. He also questioned the decision to pick Matthew Renshaw as a middle-order batsman, despite his struggles during their previous tour of India.…