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Star Australian batsman Steve Smith went through several ups and downs in his career but all those challenges have only made him stronger. There’s no doubt that when it comes to cricketing skills, Steve Smith is second to none. His impeccable record speaks volumes of what a class batter he is. But did you know, Smith, at the age of 18, was offered a chance to play for England. Smith was actually offered a lucrative three-year deal by English county team Surrey. Note: Smith was eligible to play domestic cricket in England because other than the Australian passport, Smith holds…

The Indian women’s team is playing their second match of the T20I World Cup 2023. They won their 1st match against Pakistan by a massive margin of 7 wickets. In the 2nd match against West Indies, Team India’s star player Deepti Sharma not only went past Poonam Yadav as India’s leading-wicket taker in T20Is, but also became the first one to touch the 100-mark. Also read: WPL Auction 2023: Deepti Sharma Sold to UP Warriorz for Rs 2.60 Crores Here’s how the fans reacted to this massive achievement: Batting first, West Indies ended their first innings for 118/6. Deepti Sharma…

Team India had a massive victory over Australia in the 1st Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, and with the action now shifting to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, another venue known to produce slow turners, the big question is can Australia stage a comeback? Taking on this matter, Simon Doull said he would be surprised if Australia wins even one of the remaining three Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “If Australia get one Test, I’d be very surprised. Without rain interning, I can see a 4-0 (in India’s favour). If Australia have a day out with the…

MI Emirates reached the playoffs of the inaugural edition of ILT20 before facing a defeat to Gujarat Giants in the second playoff match in Dubai. Trent Boult, who was an important part of the team, insisted that it was a challenge coming into the tournament not knowing what his role would be. “That’s the challenge you want. You come to the tournament not knowing what to expect. The standards of cricket is exceptional. There’s been some great performances. The quality is there among all six sides. Teams are stacked with lots of talent,” Boult told Hindustan Times in a chat. …

Team India claimed the top spot in the latest ICC Test rankings after winning the first Test encounter against Australia in Nagpur. The Indian cricket team is currently topping the rankings in all three formats of the sport. India has now become the first Asian team to be No.1 in all the 3 formats simultaneously. Also read: World Test Championship Final Scenario for India: Here’s What India Needs from the Test Series Against Australia Proof That Team India is Dominating World Cricket At This Moment Team India Right Now: No.1 Ranking in Tests No.1 Ranking in ODIs No.1 Ranking in…

Babar posted the tweet in July 2022, when Kohli hasn’t been in the best of his forms. Just a day before, Kohli was dismissed for just 16 runs in an ODI against England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Talking on this matter, Babar In an interview with ICC Digital Insider, Zainab Abbas, said, “At that time I thought maybe if I tweet it might give someone help and confidence. See, as a player, you try to back every sportsman in a difficult time.” Also read: Top 7 Innings by Virat Kohli: A Cricket Masterclass “It is in difficult times when…

India’s tennis icon Sania Mirza has been appointed as the mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women’s team in the WPL. “The pioneer in Indian sports for women, a youth icon, someone who has played Bold and broken barriers throughout her career, and a champion on and off the field. We are proud to welcome Sania Mirza as the mentor of the RCB women’s cricket team,” the RCB wrote. Also read: RCB gets hilariously trolled on Twitter for appointing Sania Mirza as their mentor “I was a little surprised but I was excited. Fortunately or unfortunately, I’ve been a professional…

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Wednesday, appointed Sania Mirza as their mentor for the Women’s Premier League (WPL). However, the decision was not accepted well by many RCB fans as Sania Mirza, though she is a world-class Tennis player, doesn’t have any experience in Cricket. Here are some of their reactions to this decision: RCB’s squad for WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana (Rs 3.4 crore), Sophie Devine (Rs 50 lakh), Ellyse Perry (Rs 1.7 crore), Renuka Thakur (Rs 1.5 crore), Richa Ghosh (Rs 1.9 crore), Erin Burns (Rs 30 lakh), Disha Kasat (Rs 10 lakh), Indrani Roy (Rs 10 lakh), Shreyanka…

Virat Kohli is a name that needs no introduction in the world of cricket. The former Indian cricket team captain is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, known for his stylish and aggressive stroke-play. With numerous records and accolades to his name, Kohli has played some of the most breathtaking innings in cricket history, showcasing his dominance and skill. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top 7 innings by Virat Kohli, including his performances in Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20Is against some of the best cricket teams in the…

Picking up Virat Kohli’s wicket still remains the ultimate aim for any bowler. Some have achieved this distinction in world cricket while others not so much. Talking on this matter, Australia’s leading spinner Nathan Lyon said that any success against the former captain, especially in India, turns you into a villain in world cricket in no time. Lyon added that he now used to experience having bowled to Sachin Tendulkar in the past. “Coming up against Virat Kohli it feels like you’ve got the nation against you. If you’ve got little bit of success and get Virat out or create…