Test cricket is the oldest format, while T20 cricket came after ODI. Apart from T20Is, many T20 leagues are played around the world including the IPL. At present, the matches of IPL 2023 are going on, but do you know what is the cost of the balls used in the IPL? Actually, different balls are used in different formats of cricket. Red ball is used in test format whereas white ball is generally used in T20 format apart from ODIs. But do you know the cost of these balls? Actually, apart from ODIs, white ball is used in T20Is and…
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The second match of the five-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In this match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first. But the umpires stopped the match as soon as it started, due to which, Pakistan cricket once again had to face a humiliating situation. The umpires were not satisfied with the 30-yard circle drawn for the powerplay and called off the match after the first over itself. The umpires called the ground staff and asked them to measure the circle again. Also read: IPL 2023: WATCH– Ashish…
Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra was in the best of spirits as the defending champions faced Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023 match at the Eden Gardens on April 29. Meanwhile, before the KKR vs GT match, a funny or rather shocking incident happened, which must have left the fans confused whether to laugh at it or be surprised. In fact, at this time a video is going viral on social media, where it can be seen that Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra and commentator Murali Kartik are discussing standing next to the pitch before the…
The Royal Challengers Bangalore openers – Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have been single handedly carrying the team in IPL 2023. RCB captain Du Plessis has blasted 422 runs in eight matches, at an average of 60.29 and 167.46 strike rate including 5 half-centuries. Whereas, on the other hand, Kohli has registered 333 runs in eight matches, at an average of 47.57 and 142.30 strike rate including the same number of fifties. Also read: ‘Thought Kohli would be asked to lead India…’: Ravi Shastri’s massive statement on the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Edgbaston On Match 24 (Chennai…
Lucknow Super Giants crushed Punjab Kings to register an easy win on the night of April 28. Batting first, LSG set a massive target of 258 runs. While chasing, PBKS played quite well, but unfortunately, lost the match by 56 runs. LSG’s total of 257 runs is the highest ever score in the IPL of this decade, and is the second highest score in the history of the IPL. However, it had not been possible without Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis announced his arrival with an insane 72 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. Stoinis also opened the bowling…
Team India will be facing Australia in the WTC Final 2023 in June at the Oval in London. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced a 15-member squad for the final keeping the conditions in mind. However, what has grabbed attention is that there is only one designated wicketkeeper in the side in the form of KS Bharat. While Bharat is a capable wicket-keeper and KL Rahul is the backup option, there is a debate going on as to who should keep the wickets in the final against Australia. Interestingly, the name of MS Dhoni,…
The Kolkata Knight Riders have been inconsistent in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While KKR’s batting department has continued to struggle, Its bowling department has flopped in most of the games. Andre Russell, who plays a leading role in both the departments for KKR, has also been less impressive this season. Regardless, Russell has remained one of KKR’s most important players over the past many years. In the past few years, however, Russell has struggled with his knee and in a chat with Star Sports, the West Indian opened up on how the Knight Riders helped…
Ravi Shastri had a seven-year tenure with the Indian Cricket Team between 2014 and 2021 – first as the team director and then as the head coach of the team. However, Shastri has recently revealed that he has not attended a single selection meeting during his two stints with the side. “I have zero first-hand experience [of attending selection meetings],” he said. “Seven years I was part of the team, I never went near a selection meeting. I wasn’t invited either. I think in the long run, yes [a coach should be invited],” he said. “You spend a lot of…
Highest Score in IPL History: Indian Premier League is one of the best and most competitive cricket in the world. Scoring more than 200 runs in T20 cricket is not regular, but IPL teams are successful in crossing this figure time and again. In IPL (Highest Score in IPL History), teams easily score 200. Today here we will talk about the top 10 highest scores by teams in the Indian Premier League so far. So let’s know about the top 10 highest scores of IPL. 1. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 RCB is at the top with a score of…
The 2-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback before the match against Gujarat Titans. Bangladesh’s veteran wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das has returned home due to a family emergency and now there is little hope of him being available for the upcoming matches of the Indian Premier League for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This is because the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had issued him a no-objection certificate till May 4. “He had a family medical emergency for which he had to fly back to Dhaka this morning. There is no update on his return yet,” a team official…