Author: Virat Verma

India recently lost the final against Australia in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Now, the T20 World Cup is approaching and a billion hopes are again attached to the men in blue. Heroes of India’s campaign in ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could be left out of the squad that is set to compete in the T20 World Cup 2024 for India. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not played any T20Is since the T20 World Cup 2022 in which India lost in the Semi-Final. Kohli was the top scorer for India in that tournament…

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide can anticipate the IPL 2024 mini-auction on the 19th of this month, bringing excitement to the forefront. The ten IPL franchises, having released numerous players, aim to assemble formidable teams using their allocated purse. The auction, featuring 1166 players, including high-profile names, is poised to be a blockbuster event, adding to the anticipation and thrill. Nevertheless, certain players may struggle to attract bids and could potentially go unsold in the IPL 2024 mini-auction. Ahead of the event, here are five cricketers who might find themselves without a team during the auction. Adil Rashid, once acquired by Sunrisers…

Aakash Chopra asserts that Rishabh Pant, the former India opener, sees Pant as a potential game-changer in Test cricket and envisions him as a successor to Rohit Sharma for the captaincy role in the longest format. Despite Pant’s leadership in T20 Internationals and the IPL, his exclusion from the Test squad against South Africa is attributed to ongoing recovery from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident last year. In contemplating the distant future, Aakash Chopra suggests that Shubman Gill could be a potential candidate for Test captaincy. However, he acknowledges Rishabh Pant’s outstanding value as a Test cricketer, describing him…

The upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is generating significant anticipation, marked by key events such as retention day and auction day taking place within a span of two to three weeks. Scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, the 2024 mini-auction is expected to witness the bidding for a total of 1,166 cricketers, vying for just 77 available slots. Among them, a maximum of 30 overseas players have the opportunity to join the ten franchises participating in the auction. The stage is set for an exciting day of strategic player acquisitions and team-building. According to the registration…

BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dhaka Stadium Pitch Report Today Match The wicket will be spin-friendly for the 2nd Test, and that may cause a lot of problems for the tourists. Bangladesh spinners can utilise the conditions to their advantage. New Zealand will fancy playing Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra in this Test match. Also read: BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Top Fantasy Picks, Vice Captain and Captain Choices, Match Prediction for 2nd Test , New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2023 BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Dhaka Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match Total matches26Matches won…

Everyone thought that MS Dhoni would retire from IPL after the finals of IPL 2023, but CSK ultimately secured a victory. Dhoni was dealing with an injury throughout the whole season of IPL and received immense support in all parts of India as it was believed that it was his last season. However, Dhoni surprised everyone with his statement in the post-match presentation of the IPL 2023 Final. He said that he would like to have just one more season in order to pay back the love and gratitude that he received from his fans all over the world. He…

In one of the biggest trades of IPL history, Cameron Green was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore from Mumbai Indians. The Aussie all-rounder was great with the bat in his inaugural edition of the tournament and ended up getting traded despite that. However, with RCB, Cameron Green could find the place that would suit his batting the best. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have been highly successful as the opening pair for RCB, but the franchise could move on from that and instead introduce Cameron Green as the opening batter alongside Faf in the upcoming edition of IPL. Kohli…

Rumors swirl around the IPL 2024 Trade Window as speculation points to a potential three-way trade involving opening batters from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Reports suggest talks for cash-only deals, with SRH aiming to free up funds ahead of the auction. While the trade window is open until December 13th, the transactions may unfold soon, given SRH’s urgency. Initial gossip hinted at Mayank Agarwal moving to KKR, but the latest suggests he could be linked with LSG, potentially involving a trade with South African opener Quinton de Kock. KKR’s need for a…

Mitchell Starc is finally ready to rumble in the IPL after years of absence from the tournament. The Australian left arm pacer known for his searing swinging Yorkers back in the day is finally ready to play the biggest T20 league of the world in order to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Australian captain, Pat Cummins is also in the auction this season after missing the previous edition in order to focus on the Ashes and World Cup. Both him and his buddy Starc have set a base price of Rs 2 Crore which is quite valid…

South Africa Cricket Board recently announced the squad for India vs South Africa T20s, ODIs and Test matches. Unfortunately, for the Proteas Anrich Nortje is yet to recover from his injury and will not take part in the action against India. Nortje has missed the IPL 2023 and the recently concluded ODI World Cup due to injuries and is expected to miss more of the cricketing action in the future. Delhi Capitals have retained Anrich Nortje despite his injury concern and could suffer due to that. Also read: RCB to Target This Mystery Spinner in IPL 2024 Auction Even before…