Downplaying concerns about burnout, former West Indies captain Jason Holder supported scheduling the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) before the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the benefits of gaining more game time and form ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Holder expressed his belief that participating in the IPL would mentally prepare players for the global tournament. When asked about his preferred IPL franchise, Holder mentioned having enjoyed his time with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, but acknowledged that the decision is not in his hands. Highlighting the importance of understanding the balance between international cricket…
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The IPL 2024 auction countdown has commenced, with teams and fans gearing up for likely rosters. Notable World Cup stars like Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Gerald Coetzee, and Rachin Ravindra are creating buzz. With 30 overseas slots among the 77 available, teams like Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are expected to be aggressive in their shopping. Beyond the big names, less heralded players may find themselves in demand due to the abundance of slots. While renowned players like Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Starc will undoubtedly attract attention, there’s potential for bidding wars around lesser-known but consistently performing players as…
The IPL mini-auction is scheduled to take place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, marking a historic move as it is the first time the IPL auction will be held outside India. The player registration deadline closed on November 30, and with 1166 players enlisted, including 830 Indian players and 336 overseas contenders, preparations are underway for the IPL Auction 2024. This diverse pool comprises 212 capped players, 909 uncapped players, and 45 from ICC associate nations. Ahead of the 2024 IPL season, set to commence in March, all ten IPL teams have revealed their rosters, featuring…
Irfan Pathan, former Indian cricket team all-rounder, has suggested that Afghanistan star Azmatullah Omarzai could serve as a suitable replacement for Hardik Pandya in the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL 2024. With Hardik Pandya rejoining the Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans face the challenge of finding a player who can contribute both with the bat and ball. Omarzai, who showcased outstanding all-round performances in the Cricket World Cup 2023 by scoring 353 runs and taking 9 wickets in 9 matches, has caught Pathan’s attention. Pathan emphasized that Omarzai’s skills make him a good all-round option, and with Rashid Khan already…
Virat Kohli’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2024 appears doubtful at the moment. In a recent five-hour selection meeting in Delhi, Captain Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Rahul Dravid, and the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, outlined plans for the upcoming ICC event. Although BCCI officials, including Secretary Amit Shah and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, leaned towards appointing 36-year-old Rohit Sharma as the leader for Team India, a decision on Virat Kohli’s T20I career remains pending. Discussions with the former India captain about his T20I plans are scheduled to happen soon. Also read: IPL Auction 2024: List of Players With…
485 players from 22 nations have enlisted for the HBL PSL Player Draft 2024, set to occur on December 13 at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. According to the PSL list, 46 players fall into the Platinum category, and 76 have registered in the Diamond category. The draft’s international player pool includes T20 specialists such as Dawid Malan and Reeza Hendricks, both ranking in the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I player rankings for batters. Quetta Gladiators acquired the services of the world’s fifth-ranked T20I batter, Rilee Rossouw, in a trade from Multan Sultans. Maheesh Theekshana from Sri…
Anticipation is building among cricket fans as the eagerly awaited T20 International (T20I) series between Zimbabwe and Ireland is set to commence on December 7 at Harare Sports Club. Sikandar Raza will lead the home side in the T20 format, while Paul Stirling takes on the captaincy duties for Ireland. This series follows a closely contested encounter earlier this year in January, where the two nations engaged in a three-match T20I series in Harare, resulting in a 1-1 draw. As the teams prepare to renew their rivalry, both sides hold a balanced record of six wins and six defeats from…
ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I Harare Sports Club Pitch Report Today Match Harare Sports Club is renowned for its wickets, which typically lean towards the slower side, providing a favorable environment for both batsmen and spinners to influence the course of matches. The venue’s dynamics are reflected in the statistics, with the average first innings T20I score settling at 155. As the contest progresses, the wicket tends to decelerate, leading to a dip in the average second innings score to 136. This pattern suggests that the surface gradually slows down, making it challenging for teams chasing a total, and emphasizing…
Harare Sports Club T20 Records & Stats- Zimbabwe vs Ireland 1st T20I 2023 Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, hosts T20 cricket matches at the renowned Harare Sports Club. The cricketing history at this venue dates back to the first T20 match held on December 6, 2010. Over the years, Harare Sports Club has witnessed a total of 38 T20 matches, becoming a significant battleground for international teams. In terms of home advantage, the statistics reveal that out of the 38 matches played, the home side has claimed victory in 8 matches, constituting a win rate of 21.05%. Conversely, touring…
Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 Head to Head Records and Stats- ZIM vs IRE 1st T20I 2023 Ireland and Zimbabwe have faced each other in T20Is 12 times. When Ireland batted first, they won two matches with an average score of 155.6 (max 178, min 114). In contrast, batting second, Ireland won three matches with an average score of 139.6 (max 164, min 114). When Zimbabwe batted first, they won three matches with an average score of 143.7 (max 174, min 117). Even while batting second, Zimbabwe won three matches with an average score of 136.4 (max 172, min 110). Both…