Selecting a squad of 15 talented players is never easy when you’re part of the Indian Cricket Selection Committee. It’s one of the toughest jobs in Indian cricket. Several young Indian cricketers have been in tremendous form recently, with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and many others shining brightly. However, there are some players who have performed magnificently for the Indian cricket team over the last few years. On September 5th, 2023, the BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2023, with Rohit Sharma leading the Men in Blue. This marks his first stint as…
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The third ODI between India and Australia is set to take place in Rajkot, where the pitch is seemingly highly favorable for batsmen. The Indian team management is leaning towards trying out a new combination of fast bowlers, including Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami, in this match, with an eye on using them as the main pace options in upcoming matches. For the final game, Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja are anticipated to be the spinners. In a significant development ahead of the third and last ODI match between India and Australia, there’s been a major change in the Indian playing XI.…
Following their victory in the ODI series against Australia, the Indian Cricket team is set to face the third ODI in another run scoring feast ground in Rajkot. After a magnificent 99-run victory in the second ODI in Indore, the Men in Blue secured the series win over the Australians and are gearing up for the final match on Wednesday. Nevertheless, the Indian squad will witness some notable players missing and some returning to action. Axar Patel has also been reported to be dropped from the squad because of his injury occured in Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Axar was included only…
India achieved an impressive win against Australia during the second ODI, which took place at the Holkar International Stadium in Indore. The day will be etched in memory due to outstanding performances by the Indian team. Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill were the architects of this massive total, each contributing a century. Their partnership of 200 runs played a crucial role in establishing a formidable target for Australia. In pursuit of India’s imposing target of 400, the goal seemed unattainable from the outset due to an outstanding opening spell by Prasidh Krishna, who claimed 2 wickets in his very first…
The Indian cricket team is in exceptional form as they prepare for the ICC World Cup 2023, with every player delivering their best performances. The noteworthy aspect of India’s outstanding form is that both their batting and bowling units are in excellent condition. Their impressive victory over Australia in the second ODI, even without prominent players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI, showcased a remarkable collective effort. Shubman Gill has been byfar the player of the series so far with total of 178 runs in just 2 matches. With the ODI World Cup…
The history of India vs Pakistan clashes in the Asia Cup consists of 16 encounters. Out of these, India has secured victory in 9 matches, while Pakistan has managed to win 6 times. Additionally, one match concluded without a result. In the most recent five confrontations between the two teams during the Asia Cup, India has been notably dominant, emerging victorious in four out of five matches. This overview provides a comprehensive breakdown of the head-to-head statistics and achievements of India and Pakistan in their Asia Cup matchups. India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Stats & Records in Asia Cup Total Matches16Matches…
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are not expected to be selected for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, with sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suggesting that their recovery has not been adequate for them to be part of the tournament. The squad for the Asia Cup is likely to be announced this week, and it seems these two batters will miss out on the opportunity to participate in the continental championship scheduled from August 30 to September 17. Despite KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer providing updates on their fitness through social media, sources within the…
Sanju Samson, the Indian Wicket Keeper, remarked on the challenges faced by Indian cricketers, emphasizing the need for adjusting to various batting positions in the order. In a crucial match against the West Indies National Cricket Team at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Tuesday, August 1, Sanju Samson delivered an outstanding performance. Assigned the No.4 spot in the batting order, Sanju exhibited an aggressive and impressive start to his innings, hitting three remarkable sixes within his first 13 deliveries. Demonstrating a batting masterclass, the wicketkeeper-batter went on to score a splendid half-century during the game. Unfortunately, his innings…
Do you train to be fit, or are you a cricket or any other sports fan? Some people play sports to maintain health and awareness; others enjoy watching games with friends. Sports are integral to our reality regardless of our lifestyle and preferences. Like any other significant area of our daily lives and the world economy, sports is inevitably subject to technological advances. Today, in 2023, real-time sports analysis is no longer a distant technological fantasy. Progress goes far beyond that: the most developed companies have already employed artificial intelligence and computer vision in sports to address various challenges. Given…
India is scheduled to embark on a tour of Ireland in August this year, where a three-match T20I series will be held at The Village Stadium in Malahide, Ireland. The final dates are not yet fully out but it is expected to start from second week of August. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to select a youthful squad for the India vs Ireland T20I series. Since the beginning of 2023, prominent players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul have primarily participated in ODIs in the white-ball format. For the 2023 T20I…