Just two years ago, Shoaib Bashir was playing club cricket for Guildford, dreaming of making it big. Today, he’s England’s first-choice spinner, taking crucial wickets against the world’s best batsmen. But behind this meteoric rise is a family story that’s both inspiring and deeply rooted in Pakistani heritage. The 21-year-old from Surrey has captured hearts not just with his bowling, but with his incredible journey from obscurity to international stardom. Even his recent heroic performance at Lord’s – where he bowled the winning delivery despite nursing a broken finger – has people asking: where does this determination come from? The…
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India is a cricketing nation where the sport of cricket is worshipped and people love this sport more than anything else, the crowd that gathered on Marine Drive to celebrate the Indian Men’s cricket team’s T20 World Cup is a recent example. People came in big numbers to witness the stars that have made India proud by winning the coveted T20 World Cup trophy after a gap of 17 long years. The T20 2024 Cricket World Cup was the last T20 match for three Indian players, named Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja who announced their retirement from the…
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 is currently being played between India and England, with the third Test underway at Lord’s since 10 July. The series is using the Dukes ball, but players have raised concerns about its quality. On Day 2 of the Lord’s Test, India had to change the ball twice due to dissatisfaction with its condition. The Dukes company was originally established in 1760 by the Dukes family. In 1987, Indian businessman Dilip Jajodia acquired it. Interestingly, the balls used in the series are partly sourced from Meerut, India, before receiving their final finishing touches in the UK. Speaking…
Rohit Sharma, who has retired from Test and T20I cricket, will now be seen playing only in ODIs. He is still the captain of India’s ODI team and recently led the team to victory in the Champions Trophy. However, reports suggest that he may soon be removed from ODI captaincy. According to sources, Shubman Gill could be appointed as the captain of the Indian ODI team as well, after being given charge of the Test team. However, the BCCI has not yet confirmed this. Major Decision Likely in August After the England tour, Team India may play a bilateral ODI…
Following England’s 336-run defeat to India in the second Test at Edgbaston, skipper Ben Stokes remarked that the pitch ended up resembling conditions typically found in the subcontinent—ultimately suiting the visiting Indian team more. The match, which saw a staggering 1,692 runs scored—second-highest in a Test match played in England—was played on one of the flattest surfaces seen in the country this century. Cricviz analysts rated the Edgbaston track as the fourth flattest Test pitch in England since 2005. Despite England’s aggressive response of 407 runs at over 4.5 runs per over in reply to India’s mammoth first-innings total of…
Indian opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal added another record to his name during the Edgbaston Test. He matched the feats of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid and legendary opener Virender Sehwag, while leaving behind icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal achieved this remarkable milestone during India’s second innings in the Edgbaston Test. He has now become the second-youngest Indian to reach this landmark in Test cricket. What Record Did Yashasvi Jaiswal Break? Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the joint-fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs in terms of innings played. He achieved this feat in just his 40th innings, equalling…
The second Test between India and England has now reached an exciting stage. By the end of Day 3, India had gained a commanding lead of 244 runs over the hosts. Batting first, India posted a mammoth total of 587 on the board, thanks to a brilliant double century by Shubman Gill. In reply, England were bowled out for 407. During their innings, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith stitched together a marathon partnership of 303 runs. After securing a first-innings lead of 180 runs, India ended the day at 64/1 in their second innings. This took their overall lead to…
Indian Test team opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the spotlight lately. While he was praised for scoring a century in the first innings of the Leeds Test, he later faced criticism for dropping several catches during the match, which eventually contributed to India’s defeat. Amid this, an important update has emerged regarding his domestic cricket career — Jaiswal will continue to represent Mumbai, the most successful team in Indian domestic cricket. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday approved Jaiswal’s request to withdraw his earlier application for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The 23-year-old left-handed batter had surprised many…
The long-standing uncertainty surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 is now gradually turning into hope. The tournament, which was clouded due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, is now seeing positive signs regarding its organization. Although there has been no official announcement yet, reports suggest that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) may make a formal decision next week. According to a Cricbuzz report, the official schedule for Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be announced in the first week of July. Tournament Likely to Begin from September 10 If everything goes according to plan, the Asia Cup 2025, to be…
The Indian cricket team faces the challenge of making a comeback in the remaining four matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The second Test will be played at Edgbaston from July 2. Birmingham is one of three venues in England where India has never won a Test match. The Indian team has played eight matches in Birmingham, losing seven and drawing one. The other two venues where India has never registered a win are Manchester and Southampton. India trailing in the series India lost the first match of the five-Test series in Leeds by five wickets. Ben Stokes’ team leads the…