“No batter will be selected for the T20 side if his domestic strike rate does not exceed 135” according to Boom Boom Afridi, who is currently the Chief Selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s players’ committee. The former Pakistani captain’s comments have sparked a debate among cricket fans and experts. Some back his stance and others argue that other factors such as technique and temperament should also be taken into account. Afridi, who retired from international cricket in 2018 after representing Pakistan in over 500 matches, has always been known for his aggressive style of play and high strike rate.…
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Maharashtra batter Kedar Jadhav made a triumphant return to First Class cricket after a three-year absence with a double century against Assam in the Ranji Trophy on Thursday. Jadhav last played for India in an ODI in early 2020, but has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket and has a strong record in limited-overs cricket. His ability to score quickly and consistently in the middle order makes him a valuable asset in the shorter formats, and his all-round skills – he is also a useful off-spinner – make him a valuable utility player. Jadhav’s double century has also put…
Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has caused a stir among Indian cricket fans by stating that former Pakistan player Inzamam-Ul-Haq was a better player than former Indian player Rahul Dravid. In a YouTube interview with CricBridge, Riaz claimed that Inzamam was an “all-format player” and “way ahead” of Dravid. Indian fans were quick to defend Dravid, with many taking to Twitter to compare the players’ stats and highlight Dravid’s various abilities on the field. One argument in favor of Dravid is his impressive Test match record. Dravid is widely considered one of the greatest Test batsmen of all time, having accumulated…
The news of Rishabh Pant’s injury and subsequent withdrawal from the 2023 ODI World Cup has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Pant, who is considered one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket, was expected to play a crucial role in the team’s World Cup campaign. Pant was returning home from Delhi for the New Year when he was involved in a car accident that resulted in a ligament tear in his right knee. He was initially treated at Max Hospital in Dehradun before being airlifted to Mumbai for further treatment. According to a BCCI source, Pant will…
India is searching for a replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is likely to miss the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Indian Premier League due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Here are three candidates who could take Pant’s place in Test XI for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 1. KS Bharat KS Bharat is a highly experienced domestic campaigner who has scored 4533 runs in 84 first-class matches, with 9 centuries and 25 half-centuries, including a triple hundred. He is also a strong wicketkeeper but lacks international experience. 2. Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan has impressed in limited appearances for India in…
During a recent interview, Gautam Gambhir commented on how Zaheer Khan set the tone for the World Cup final match, saying that people often remember Dhoni’s winning six or his own 97 runs. In addition, he praised Zaheer Khan’s performance at the 2011 World Cup. In the match, Sri Lanka scored 274/6 in 50 overs, with Mahela Jayawardene scoring 103 not out, while India’s Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh took two wickets each. Despite losing Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar early on in their chase for 277 runs, India was able to secure their second World Cup trophy in 28…
Sachin Tendulkar net worth in 2023 exceeds Rs. 1450 crores or $175 million, making him the richest cricketer ahead of Kohli and Dhoni. His net worth includes real estate, automobiles, remuneration, investments, and other assets. Because of his all-time records, Sachin Tendulkar is known as the “God of Cricket” in the cricketing community. The small boy from Mumbai went on to astound the entire world with his cricketing abilities. He was unstoppable with the bat in his hands and a genius at work. There isn’t one batting record that he hasn’t broken in his 22-year cricketing career. With 34347 runs,…
Suryakumar Yadav, who has become India’s top T20I batter over the past year and is currently the number one ranked batter in the ICC T20I Rankings. India’s Mr. 360 has also had success in the 50-over format and has a strong track record in domestic four-day cricket. Despite his successes in 20-overs cricket, Yadav has yet to make an impact in the 50-overs format. However, Pandya believes that Yadav has the potential to excel in red-ball cricket and should be considered by the selectors for a role in the Test team. Suryakumar Yadav recently made a strong impact in the…
David Warner is set to join the Fox Cricket commentary panel as part of a $1.5 billion broadcast rights deal between Cricket Australia and Foxtel Group and Seven West Media. Warner, who is expected to retire from Test cricket this year, has already begun exploring career options following his retirement and will join an all-star panel including Mark Waugh, Mike Hussey, Adam Gilchrist, and Allan Bord. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany described Warner as “one of the most exciting cricketers” and said he would bring “more value” to the team of commentators. Steve Crawley, executive director of Fox Sports, praised Warner…
As of 2023, Babar Azam has a net worth of 5 million dollars, which equates to approximately Rs 41 crores in Indian rupees. His various sources of income include the Pakistan Super League, earnings from the Pakistan cricket board, income from endorsements and advertisements, and prize money from other domestic tournaments in which he participates. Babar Azam is an extremely talented and skilled batter whose potential has not yet been fully realized. In the next 2-3 years, he is bound to become one of the greatest cricket players in the world alongside Virat Kohli. His greatest strengths are his calmness…