Author: Virat Verma

Virat Verma is a senior content writer at Cricreads with over five years of experience and more than 10,000 cricket articles to his name. A literature postgraduate from IGNOU, he blends in-depth knowledge with a passion for storytelling, making his cricket content both informative and engaging.

Rishabh Pant was heavily injured in a car accident earlier this year and this ruled him out of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Since the accident he has been recovering well and is expected to be back on the field pretty soon. Team India lost the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final to Australia and it has caused an uproar in the cricketing world. Some people are blaming the BCCI while some are blaming the Indian Team. Also, a few people are wondering when will Rishabh Pant, India’s most attacking batter will become available. Also read: UNSOLD!!! IPL 2024…

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) stands as the pinnacle among cricket tournaments globally, attracting talent from diverse corners of the world. Given its intense competitiveness, players strive to secure a spot within any of the 10 franchises. In the auction, numerous players face the prospect of going unsold, often owing to performance concerns or availability issues. With the IPL 2024 Auction looming, here are five players who might find themselves without a buyer for the upcoming season. Dinesh Karthik:Dinesh Karthik, predominantly seen in the commentary box over the past year, faced a lackluster IPL 2023 season. With only 140 runs…

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Chennai Super Kings paid a hefty sum of money for the services of Ben Stokes in the IPL 2023 Mega Auction. However, Stokes was a complete disappointment for the Super Kings in the tournament and could not even play all matches due to injury and national commitments. In the end, Chennai Super Kings move to purchase Ben Stokes proved futile even though the team led by MS Dhoni went on to win the title. There are reports emerging that state that the Super Kings are looking to buy Daryl Mitchell in the upcoming IPL 2024 Auction by releasing Ben Stokes…

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Rohit Sharma has been appointed captain of the ICC World Cup 2023 XI, featuring six Indians. Alongside Captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami secured spots in the team, which includes players from five different nations. Australia, the champions, contributed two players (Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa), while South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka each provided one player, forming a diverse lineup. This marks India’s significant representation in the record-extending sixth triumph. The panel for player selection comprised Ian Bishop and Kass Naidoo, both commentators, along with Shane Watson. Additionally, Wasim Khan, the…

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IPL 2024 is all set to be played in India April and May 2024. Even though the Lok Sabha Elections are going to be held at the same time, the IPL Chairman has confirmed that the tournament will be played in India. The auction for the tournament is going to be held in December 2023 and here we have covered five players who can get the highest bid. 1. Daryl Mitchell Daryl Mitchell played a sensational knock in the semi-final of World Cup 2023. He is one of the most improved all-rounders in the cricketing world right now. Mitchell is…

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World Cup 2023 ended on a bad note for India but the Men in Blue played their hearts out in the tournament. Virat Kohli was named player of the tournament for scoring most runs in the World Cup and picking up a wicket. India did everything well except for the final execution. It just wasn’t meant to be for the Indians. Nevertheless, they produced some insane stats in the tournament. Not just India, other teams also produced striking records in the recently concluded World Cup. Here we have covered the most fascinating stats from the World Cup 2023. Teams whose…

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Australia is set to face India in a five-match T20I series. Reports suggest that the delay in announcing the squad is linked to the BCCI waiting for the conclusion of the ODI World Cup final. The squad is expected to be revealed today. Hardik Pandya’s injury ruling him out of the ODI World Cup opens the possibility of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav leading the side. India lost the World Cup Final to Australia and it seems that BCCI will go on without the big players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 Squad for Australia…

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The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup is the 14th edition of the quadrennial One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament. Taking place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October to November 2027, the event is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). 2027 ICC Cricket World Qualification Regarding qualification, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as co-hosts, automatically secure spots. The top eight teams in the ICC ODI rankings qualify directly, while the remaining four positions are determined through global qualifier tournaments. Despite co-hosting, Namibia’s participation is not guaranteed as they are not a full ICC member. Therefore, Namibia must follow the…

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India and Australia are set to clash in the final of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium this Sunday. Australia aims to secure its sixth trophy, while India seeks to clinch its third title in the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup final. INDIA VS AUSTRALIA – PREDICTED PLAYING XI INDIA – Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Shami. AUSTRALIA – David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c),…

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IND vs AUS Head To Head ODI Records & Stats From 1980 to 2023, India and Australia faced each other in 150 matches. India won 57, while Australia emerged victorious in 83, resulting in win percentages of 38% and 55.33%, respectively. Both teams had no draws or ties, and the win-loss ratio favored Australia with 1.456 compared to India’s 0.686. Additionally, there were 10 no results for each team. Overall, Australia maintained a higher success rate during this period with a 59.28% win percentage, while India had a 40.71% win rate. TeamIndiaAustraliaSpan1980-20231980-2023Mat150150Won5783Lost8357Draw00Tie+L00NR1010W/L0.6861.456%W3855.33%L55.3338%D00%40.7159.28 Also read: Ahmedabad Records & Stats: IND vs…

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