In what promises to be a thrilling season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023, the Lucknow Super Giants have made a major splash with their purchase of Nicholas Pooran for a staggering INR 16 Crores. While many fans are excited to see what Pooran can bring to the table, recent reports suggest that there may be some surprises in store for the team’s batting lineup. According to these reports, Nicholas Pooran is set to bat at number three for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season. This is a significant departure from his traditional position in the…
Author: Mohan Nasre
Read More
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform for young and upcoming players to showcase their skills and earn their place in the spotlight. As we gear up for the 2023 season, all eyes are on the uncapped players who could make a name for themselves and surprise everyone with their performances. Here are three such players to keep an eye on: 1) Mayank Dagar – Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-rounder Mayank Dagar is a talented all-rounder who has been making waves in domestic cricket. He was part of the Kings XI Punjab squad in 2018 but did not get…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly one of the most popular and exciting cricket tournaments in the world, and the upcoming season is already generating plenty of buzz. One of the biggest stories leading up to IPL 2023 is the news that star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be replaced by the Mumbai Indians team. This development has shocked fans of the Mumbai Indians, who have come to rely on Bumrah’s impressive performances over the years. The right-arm bowler has been instrumental in the team’s four IPL title wins, and his departure will undoubtedly leave a significant void. Also…
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s recent struggles in Test cricket have caught the attention of fans and critics alike. With his last century in red-ball cricket dating back to 2019, Kohli has been unable to convert his starts into big scores in the longest format of the game. Despite a knock of 44 in the first innings of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Delhi, controversial dismissal cut his innings short. In the second innings, he managed just three boundaries before getting stumped in the 19th over. With Kohli’s drought in Test cricket stretching for 23 matches, the official…
Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba, recently spoke about her husband’s triumphant return to the Indian cricket team after being out of action for a year. Despite playing just one Ranji Trophy match before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jadeja has been nothing short of sensational with both bat and ball, earning the Player of the Match title in the Nagpur and Delhi Tests. According to Rivaba Jadeja, Jadeja’s positive attitude played a crucial role in his success, as well as his unwavering dedication to the game. She revealed that the all-rounder spent a considerable amount of time at the National Cricket Academy to…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to return to its original home-and-away format for the first time since 2019, after being affected by COVID-19 restrictions for the past three seasons. With the 2022 season being played in Maharashtra and the playoffs and final taking place in Kolkata and Ahmedabad, the cash-rich league will now be played in 12 different venues across India, with all teams playing seven home games and seven away games respectively in the league stage. The return of the home-and-away format is expected to benefit teams that have relied heavily on their home conditions. Here are…
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has expressed his ambition to lead his team to glory at the 2023 ICC World Cup, which will be hosted entirely in India. Despite ongoing political tensions between the neighboring countries, Azam remains resolute in his determination to secure victory for Pakistan on the international stage. In a recent interview, the 28-year-old highlighted two key goals for the coming year: to score his maiden PSL century and to lift the coveted World Cup trophy. Azam’s comments come at a time of uncertainty for Pakistan’s participation in the tournament, with the PCB threatening to boycott the event…
Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Salman Butt, has come to the defense of Babar Azam, who was recently criticized by former cricketer, Shoaib Akhtar, for his English speaking skills. Butt took to his YouTube channel to roast Akhtar and highlight the fact that being fluent in a certain language shouldn’t be considered a weakness. Butt firmly believes that performances are more important than language proficiency, and that Babar’s inability to speak English fluently should not be a matter of concern. He pointed out that many sports stars prefer to speak in their own language and have others translate for them,…
One of the most explosive cricketers in the world, Ben Stokes, will not be playing the complete season of the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings. Stokes was bought for a whopping INR 16.25 crore by the Chennai-based franchise, making him the most expensive player of the team. Stokes has been an integral part of the IPL in the past, having played for Rajasthan Royals before. However, the England Test captain has revealed that he will leave the tournament early to prepare for the Ireland Test and the Ashes, which he believes are the most important games of the…
The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League has already seen its fair share of drama, and the latest one involves Babar Azam and Mohammad Amir. Ahead of their match against each other, Amir made derogatory comments about Babar, but the Pakistani skipper kept his cool and focused on his game. During the match, Babar hit Amir for a four, which seemed to have triggered the latter, as he threw the ball in Babar’s direction after the next delivery. In a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan, Babar Azam addressed the incident and responded with a powerful statement. He stated that…