Author: Virat Verma

Royal Challengers Bangalore have released the core of their bowling line-up ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction. Pacers Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel and Wayne Parnell were released as RCB is looking to build a new pace attack with Mohammed Siraj at the centre. On the other hand, Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan leg-spinner was also released by RCB before the auction because he has not performed up to the expectations for them. This leaves RCB with a huge hole in their bowling department with no ace spinner in the their ranks. Also read: IPL 2024: Top 3 Teams Who Can…

IPL 2024 Auction is going to be held in Dubai on December 19, 2023. For the first time the auction is taking place in any other country than India. BCCI has announced that the move is made to promote the league in other parts of the world. Rachin Ravindra, Travis Head and Daryl Mitchell performed exceptionally well in the recently concluded ODI World Cup and they are definitely going to attract a lucrative amount of money. Also read: IPL 2024: Top 3 Teams Who Can Target Daryl Mitchell in Upcoming IPL Auction However, a South African all-rounder is expected to…

Delhi Capitals is once again going to be likely without their skipper in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Rishabh Pant suffered a serious accident at the start of 2023 and was ruled out of the IPL 2023 and his injuries could potentially rule him out of the upcoming edition of IPL as well. Rishabh Pant recently joined the training camp of Delhi Capitals but did not come out to practice at well. Sourav Ganguly, the Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals recently mentioned in an interview that they are hopeful of Pant returning but nothing concrete could…

Dhaka Stadium Test Records & Stats- BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Mirpur, Dhaka, has been the stage for 26 Test matches since its inaugural game on May 25, 2007, until the last match on June 14, 2023. The city has witnessed a cricketing landscape marked by 8 home victories (30.77%), 15 wins by touring sides (57.69%), and 13 triumphs batting first (50.00%). Matches won while chasing stand at 10 (38.46%), with 12 victories by teams winning the toss (46.15%) and 11 by those losing it (42.31%). Draws account for 11.54% of the matches, while no ties have occurred. The highest…

Shere Bangla National Stadium Test Records & Stats- BAN vs NZ 2nd Test Mirpur, Dhaka, has been the stage for 26 Test matches since its inaugural game on May 25, 2007, until the last match on June 14, 2023. The city has witnessed a cricketing landscape marked by 8 home victories (30.77%), 15 wins by touring sides (57.69%), and 13 triumphs batting first (50.00%). Matches won while chasing stand at 10 (38.46%), with 12 victories by teams winning the toss (46.15%) and 11 by those losing it (42.31%). Draws account for 11.54% of the matches, while no ties have occurred.…

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, scheduled for December 19, 2023, in Dubai, marks a historic shift as it takes place abroad for the first time. With 1166 player registrations vying for 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players, the 10 IPL teams face a collective spending cap of ₹262.95 crore. Australia’s World Cup heroes, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, enter the auction with a base price set at ₹2 crore each. New Zealand’s rising star, Rachin Ravindra, known for his standout performances in the 2023 World Cup, carries a base price of ₹50 lakh. A…

The IPL 2024 Auction is fast approaching, scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, marking the first instance of an IPL auction being held outside India. Over 1000 players have registered, and after scrutiny by the IPL committee, a reduced pool of around 300-400 players will go under the hammer. With only 77 slots, including a maximum of 30 overseas positions, available across 10 teams, a majority of players are expected to remain unsold. Notably, the list might include prominent names who fetched high prices in previous auctions but could face being unsold in the IPL 2024 auction. Also read: Rishabh…

In a recent face-off between Chennai Braves and Northern Warriors at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, Abhimanyu Mithun, a seasoned former India international, became the focal point of an unexpected controversy. While the match concluded with Chennai Braves clinching a hard-fought victory, an incident during the fifth over of the second innings drew parallels with Mohammad Amir’s infamous no-ball in 2010. Chasing a target of 107 set by Northern Warriors, the Angelo Mathews-led Chennai Braves faced a challenging task. The game witnessed a dramatic shift when Sikander Raza’s explosive 10-ball innings of 27 runs altered…

A former Indian cricketer turned commentator has made a significant statement, suggesting that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could contemplate Rishabh Pant as a potential successor to MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 if the former Indian captain decides to retire. Despite Pant’s ongoing recovery, he is expected to lead the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL season. Dhoni, known for his illustrious IPL career, particularly with CSK, has been a subject of speculation regarding the future of his IPL journey. However, he has officially confirmed his return to captain CSK in the upcoming 2024 season, dispelling retirement rumors. Even at the…

India is set to embark on a comprehensive tour of South Africa from December to January, featuring a series across all three formats. The action will kick off with a three-match T20I series, followed by a corresponding three-match ODI series, and culminating in a two-match Test series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the squads for each format, appointing Rohit Sharma as the Test team captain, Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20I side, and KL Rahul taking on the captaincy in T20Is. India Squad for South Africa Tour India’s squad for Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill,…