As the IPL 2023 draws closer, Sunrisers Hyderabad has named Aiden Markram as their captain, a decision that has received mixed reactions from fans and experts alike. However, as an overseas player captains the team, the franchise needs a strong Indian vice-captain to provide support and leadership on and off the field. Here are the top three candidates for the vice-captaincy role for SRH in the upcoming IPL season: 1) Mayank Agarwal The seasoned IPL player was bought by SRH for a whopping ₹8.25 Crore in the 2023 IPL Auction after he was released by Punjab Kings. Having previously captained…
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Australia’s Meg Lanning has cemented her place in cricketing history as the greatest captain of all time after leading her team to a third consecutive Women’s T20 World Cup title. The Australians comfortably defeated hosts South Africa by 19 runs in a disciplined bowling and fielding effort, shutting down the opposition’s batters who never came close to Australia’s total of 156-6. Lanning’s leadership has now resulted in four T20 World Cup titles and one ODI World Cup title, making her the captain with the most ICC tournament wins in both men’s and women’s cricket. The team’s big-match temperament shone through…
The ongoing PSL 2023 has been creating buzz on social media for various reasons. Amidst this, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam, who led Peshawar Zalmi in the match against Islamabad United on February 23, caught everyone’s attention with his funny banter with international teammate Hasan Ali. Though Peshawar lost the match, Babar Azam entertained the audience with a hilarious fake bat throw at Hasan Ali. During one of Ali’s over, he fell on the ground while Babar pushed the ball to take a single. As Ali was on the ground for more than the required time, it became an obstruction for…
The eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is currently underway, but the competition has hit a major roadblock. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly contemplating moving the remainder of the tournament to Karachi due to a financial crunch. Initially, the first 14 matches were scheduled to take place in Karachi and Multan, with the teams relocating to Lahore and Rawalpindi for the latter stages. However, due to a disagreement between the PCB and the local government of Punjab, the tournament will no longer shift to Lahore and Rawalpindi, and the entire event may be hosted in Karachi.…
The Indian Premier League has undoubtedly set the benchmark for T20 cricket across the globe. With the best players from around the world gracing the tournament, the IPL has established itself as the most lucrative and exciting T20 league in the world. Even senior Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal has recently acknowledged the dominance of the IPL and awarded it the title of the best T20 league. Also Read: IPL 2023: Harry Brook to Play at Number Three for SRH- Reports According to Kamran Akmal, no other T20 tournament can even come close to the cash-rich league in terms of…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform for fast bowlers to showcase their skills and earn accolades from fans and experts alike. With the 2023 season around the corner, here are 3 spinners to watch out for: Ravindra Jadeja, Adil Rashid, and Yuzvendra Chahal. 1. Ravindra Jadeja: CSK The Indian all-rounder has been in tremendous form in recent times, making significant contributions in all three departments of the game. While he is known for his left-arm spin, his fast bowling has also been impressive. Ravindra Jadeja has a deceptive slower ball that he uses to great effect,…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly one of the biggest cricketing events in the world. The tournament is known for its star-studded line-ups, thrilling matches, and power-packed performances. Over the years, we have seen some of the best fast bowlers in the world ply their trade in the IPL. Ahead of the IPL 2023, we take a look at three pacers who could make a significant impact in the upcoming season. 1. Lockie Ferguson (Kolkata Knight Riders) New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been one of the most impressive bowlers in the IPL in recent times. He has…
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is gearing up, there is a buzz in the cricket world about the Rajasthan Royals’ strategic move of including Joe Root in their team. Root is a well-known English cricketer who is set to play at number three for the Rajasthan Royals. Although Root has played only a few T20Is, his performance has been commendable with an average of 35.72 and a strike rate of 126.30. With his vast experience of playing 88 domestic T20 games, Root has scored 2083 runs in 80 innings at an average of 32.54 and a strike rate…
As the countdown to IPL 2023 begins, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team management is busy finalizing its squad and strategy. One of the key decisions that have been made is to have Finn Allen open the batting with Faf du Plessis for the team. Finn Allen, the young wicket-keeper batter from New Zealand, has been part of the RCB squad for two seasons now but is yet to play his first IPL match. With his impressive track record in T20Is, the RCB think tank believes that he can bring the firepower to the top of the batting order. Having…
Cricket fans are gearing up for another exciting season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023. Among the buzz is the news that Jonny Bairstow is set to open for the Punjab Kings, according to recent reports. The English opener will pair up with seasoned Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who he had success with in the second half of IPL 2022. According to recent reports, Jonny Bairstow is set to open for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan formed a successful opening partnership for the team in the second half of IPL 2022, with their…