On the eve of the first ODI between India and New Zealand, Star batter Suryakumar Yadav is equally excited to be part of the ODI team as well. He was recently picked for the test series against Australia, starting from 9th February. SKY during his interview said how much he loved ODI format as well. “I have always loved playing this format as well. I’m looking to do well. Nothing changes, intent, and energy remain the same. I try and play situations, whatever situation I’m playing at. Whatever the team demands, I go through the motions. It (getting crowd ovation)…
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Indian star batter Sanju Samson has been ruled out of the remaining T20I series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury. He was injured while fielding during the first T20I. “Samson hurt his left knee while attempting to field a ball near the boundary ropes during the first T20I,” a BCCI release stated. “He was taken for scans and a specialist opinion this afternoon in Mumbai by the BCCI Medical Team and has been advised rest and rehabilitation.” India won the first T20 by just 2 runs. Earlier in the match, Samson was dismissed for 5 as the hosts…
India’s former Opener cricketer Gautam Gambhir has advised Umran Malik to keep bowling fast and not worry about slower deliveries. Rahul Dravid’s coaching and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy have been criticized by Gautam Gambhir several times. The former player advises the new fast bowler to keep up his quick bowling and not switch to slower deliveries, even if he goes for runs. Umran Malik registered match-winning figures of 2-27 against Sri Lanka in the first T20I. In this match, he also bowled the fastest delivery ever by an Indian pacer in international cricket. “There will be games when Umran Malik will…
Rishabh Pant has been very consistent in Test Cricket. However, he failed to maintain the same consistency in White-Ball Cricket this year. Before his terrible accident, BCCI and the Indian Cricket Team were not happy with Rishabh Pant because of his fitness issues. After getting dropped from the Bangladesh Tour due to a back injury, he was also dropped from both the squads (T20I & ODI) for the Series against Sri Lanka starting in January 2023. Reports suggest that he had fitness issues with his knee. After his major accident, it would be really difficult for pant to continue his…
Matt Renshaw tested positive for Covid shortly after being recalled to Australia’s Test squad but will continue to play at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the time being. Peter Handscomb has been drafted as a possible replacement for Matt Renshaw if needed. Matt Renshaw has replaced Cameron Green who suffered an injury during the 2nd test match. Renshaw stood apart from his teammates during the anthems after reporting covid positive, and he was later seen sitting away from the dugout where there was no crowd. Certain precautionary measures have been taken by Matt Renshaw to ensure the safety of the…
Umran Malik is by far the fastest bowler in International cricket for the last two years. He has been India’s lethal weapon in the pace department. His match-winning spell of 2-27 in just 4 overs gave India the first victory in 3 match series against Sri Lanka. Pace sensation Umran Malik clocked 155 kmph, the fastest ball ever by an Indian Pacer in international cricket. Umran bowled a fiery 155 Kph delivery in the first T20I against Sri Lanka on 3rd January 2023 to dismiss the Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka. In an attempt to hit over covers, Dasun found Yuzvendra…
IND vs SL 1st T20I- After Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel joined for an emphatic partnership of 68 runs which helped India score 162. India defended resolutely to defeat Sri Lanka by two runs in the first T20I as young medium pacer Shivam Mavi claimed 4-22 on his debut and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India started the first T20 of 2023 with 18 runs in the first over in which Ishan Kishan thrashed Kasun Rajitha. Sri Lanka made a comeback, thanks to some good bowling by Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, and Dhananjay De Silva. India…
Pakistan legend spinner Danish Kaneria once again criticized Pakistan Team Management and Babar Azam over the selection of players in the second test against New Zealand. While Shahid Afridi is the chief selector, the management is headed by captain Babar Azam and Saqlain Mushtaq. Kaneria is dissatisfied with the players chosen for the second Test against New Zealand. However, he also stated that Babar is not solely to blame for the mess because others are involved in the process. “Incompetent selection committee and team management have put the home team in trouble by selecting such a team for the second…
Current chief Selector Shahid Afridi criticized Pakistani batters for their strike rate. He recently stated on Pakistan news channel that batters who do not have a strike rate of 130-135 or higher will not be selected for the T20I team. He indirectly targeted Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam for their T20 strike rate. Rizwan and Babar both have a strike rate of less than 130 in T20I. Afridi stated that this is the criteria he is establishing for domestic batters who want to play for Pakistan in T20Is. This follows criticism of Pakistan’s batters strike rate in the shortest format,…
You cannot judge Pakistan Cricket! Would you? One day up and the next day buried. New Zealand was 345 for 9 and then came Matt Henry & Ajaz Patel brilliant partnership of 104 runs for the last wicket. Pakistan came back strongly yesterday with New Zealand 234 for 1 at one stage. Both Matt Henry and Ajaz Patel batted beautifully. Babar Azam was clueless with his captaincy and fans were angry with the Pakistan Cricket Team. Matt Henry started the onslaught by scoring 16 runs in the Naseem Shah over. Ajaz Patel also batted sensibly with Henry and scored 35…