India and Australia will be facing each other in a 4 match Test series starting from 9 February with the first Test being played in Nagpur. As the series will determine the World Test Championship finalists, it will be extremely significant for both teams. Scenario for WTC Final for both teams: For Australia: Australia leads the WTC standings. To secure a spot in the WTC final, all they need to do is avoid a 0-4 whitewash, as their path became clear following their 2-0 series win against South Africa. For India: India is placed second on the table and can…
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After a long injury lay-off, Ravindra Jadeja has made a triumphant return to the cricket field, taking an impressive 7 wickets against Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season. Despite his team, Saurashtra, trailing behind with a lead of 132 runs in the first innings, Jadeja’s performance has given them a chance to chase down 266 runs and win the match. He took to social media to share his excitement, posting a picture of the ball with his match figures and captioning it “First cherry of the season. #redcherry.” Fans have taken to social media to praise the…
As India gears up for their highly-anticipated T20I series against New Zealand, one player in particular has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts everywhere: Ishan Kishan. This young and talented batter who made headlines recently when he hit a double century in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh. This solidified his spot as one of India’s best young players. And ahead of the T20I series, Kishan has opened up about his cricketing hero, none other than the legendary MS Dhoni. Growing up idolizing the former Indian captain, Kishan has always dreamed of filling Dhoni’s shoes and making a name…
The highly anticipated T20I series between India and New Zealand is just around the corner and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the Men in Blue will compete against the Kiwis. India’s T20I captain, Hardik Pandya, has just announced that the young and talented Shubman Gill will be taking the field for the first match of the series on Friday, January 27th. This decision comes as no surprise as Gill has been in exceptional form lately, scoring 360 runs in three ODIs against New Zealand. He also made history by becoming the youngest player to hit a double century…
The Indian cricket team is on fire, and the latest ICC rankings are proof of their dominance. In the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand, two players in particular stood out and have now risen to the top of the charts. Mohammed Siraj, who took 24 wickets in 2022, has become the new world number one ODI bowler. The 28-year-old, who picked up 14 wickets in the last five matches, jumped two spots to go past Trent Boult and Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood to claim the top spot for the first time. But Siraj isn’t the only one making…
As the Indian cricket team geared up for the final ODI against New Zealand in Indore, cricket fans were left wondering why local boy Rajat Patidar was left out of the playing XI. Patidar, who hails from Indore, had a strong domestic season and many were expecting him to get a chance to play in front of his home crowd. During the post-match press conference, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about Patidar’s absence from the playing XI. Sharma explained that the team’s selection is based on current form and the best combination for the match. He went on to…
All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been making waves in the Indian cricket team, and former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes he may be the No.1 choice for the third seamer in ODIs. Thakur was named Player of the Match in the Indore ODI for his all-round performances, contributing 25 runs and taking 3 wickets. Jaffer also mentioned that when Deepak Chahar returns from injury, he will also be a contender for the role. Jaffer praises Thakur’s ability to pick up big wickets and his variations in bowling, calling him a hard-working man and someone with a big heart. He also points…
Former Indian opener, Wasim Jaffer, believes that Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles in ODIs may be due to a mindset issue. Despite being a T20I powerhouse, with 1578 runs in 45 matches at an average of 46.41 and a strike rate of 180.34, Suryakumar’s ODI average stands at a mere 28.86. Jaffer suggests that the aggressive batter needs to adjust his mindset and take fewer risks in the ODI format. Jaffer said during a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, “It is very baffling. I can understand why it happened. In Suryakumar Yadav’s head, he is playing in T20 mode. As the game gets shorter,…
As the Indian cricket team continues to dominate on the field, their captain, Rohit Sharma, is leading by example with a unique approach to the game. Instead of focusing on personal milestones and numbers, Rohit is encouraging his players to play fearlessly and smartly, always keeping the team’s success in mind. When it comes to the current Indian cricket team, there’s one thing that’s clear: personal milestones take a backseat to team success. And nobody embodies that mentality better than captain Rohit Sharma. In the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand, India were on fire, scoring 349 in the…
The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, put on a masterclass performance in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand, leading India to a 90-run win at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Not only did he guide his team to victory, but he also broke multiple records during his 101-run knock. Here are the top 3 records that Rohit Sharma shattered in the match: Record #1: The Most Whitewashes as an Indian Captain in the Bilateral Series Rohit Sharma has always been known for his excellent captaincy skills, and he proved that yet again in the 3rd ODI. With the 3-0 series…