Author: Virat Verma

India comfortably defeated Australia in the first match of the three match ODI series at the PCA Stadium in Punjab. The focus now shifts to Indore where the India vs Australia 2nd ODI is going to be held on 24th September 2023. Australia would look to bounce back while India will try to get the victory in order to seize the series. Plenty of fans want to grab the opportunity to see their favourites play in Indore and for those cricket enthusiasts we have provided the link with which they can easily buy the match tickets online. Link for Booking…

The Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled for October-November, has disclosed its prize money distribution. The total prize pool is USD 10 million, with the winners securing a substantial USD 4 million, and the runners-up receiving USD 2 million, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Additionally, teams can earn USD 40,000 for each victory in the Group Stage, and non-qualifying teams will receive USD 100,000 at the end of the Group Stage. The tournament begins on October 5, featuring a match between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The ICC has also announced equal prize money…

On Thursday, all eyes were on R Ashwin as he stepped onto the nets to bowl. In the adjacent nets, Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar faced deliveries from Nuwan Seneviratne and fielding coach T Dilip, both left-handed batters. Meanwhile, in the first net, local talent Shubman Gill faced toe-crushing deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah. What caught everyone’s attention was the sight of both Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja bowling in tandem, first to Gill and then to Kishan. This hints at the possibility of the duo featuring in the playing XI. Rahul Dravid, the coach, indicated that Ashwin is set to play…

With time running out for the submission of ODI World Cup squads, Pakistan – who would be one of the contenders in India to clinch the silverware – announced their squad for the marquee event today. The press conference for the Pakistan World Cup 2023 squad announcement was headlined by the Pakistani legend Inzamam-ul-Haq. Most of the team that has been announced is as predicted by Cricreads. Hasan Ali has made a return in Pakistan’s squad while Naseem Shah has been left out due to an injury. Haris Rauf is still in the squad despite his recent struggles with injuries.…

Former captain Mohammad Hafeez has resigned from the PCB’s Cricket Technical Committee ahead of the ODI World Cup, following a review meeting that discussed Pakistan’s performance in the Asia Cup. During the review session, two changes were proposed for the World Cup squad, with pacer Zaman Khan and spinner Abrar Ahmed likely to replace the injured Naseem Shah and allrounder Faheem Ashraf when the final 15-member squad is announced. Hafeez expressed his gratitude for the opportunity but decided to step down from the technical committee. The review meeting, attended by various cricket officials, including captain Babar Azam and head coach…

After a disappointing Asia Cup 2023 campaign, Pakistan is gearing up to perform at their best in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, hosted by neighboring India. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is considering several changes to the squad. Sources indicate that Hassan Ali is likely to make a comeback to the 15-member squad. However, the selections of Mohammad Haris, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, and Faheem Asraf are uncertain. Despite their recent poor form showcased in the Asia Cup 2023, star players Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan are expected to secure spots in the final squad, according to Pakistani media. Also…

Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to announce its squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023 on 22nd September 2023. The squad is expected to include a few surprises that are going to stun the cricketing world. According to the latest reports Mohammad Amir and Sarfaraz Ahmed could get included in the Pakistan squad for World Cup 2023. The news has surfaced online after the injury to Naseem Shah and Mohammad Haris’s bad phase. Recently, Sarfaraz Ahmed performed exceptionally well in the Test series against New Zealand and since then the demand for his inclusion in Pakistan Squad for World…

With less than two months remaining until the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, cricket experts are sharing their predictions for the tournament. Aakash Chopra, a former Indian cricketer, has made his forecast for the four teams he believes will reach the semi-finals. Chopra, like many analysts, considers India to be the frontrunners, especially because the tournament is hosted in India. He pointed out that the host nation has won the last three ICC Cricket World Cups, with Australia winning in Australia, England in England, and India in India. “India are the favorites because it is happening at home. They will…

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has revealed his favored four teams that he believes could reach the semifinals of the upcoming World Cup. He mentioned, “I think India and Pakistan could feature, Australia and England are another two teams.” Speaking about the upcoming series between India and Australia, Gilchrist expressed, “Australia will gain valuable experience from their efforts in South Africa when they tour India.” He also added, “They have three games against India before the World Cup, which will allow them to field a more complete squad. This series might provide insights into their current form.” Gilchrist identifies these…

Harbhajan Singh, known for his exceptional spin skills during his cricketing career, shared his insights on Pakistan’s ODI prospects. He mentioned that while Pakistan excels in T20 cricket, they have a relatively average performance in the 50-over format. He expressed this view on his YouTube channel, stating, “People are saying Pakistan could advance to the semifinals but in the 50-over format, they are just average. They play good cricket in T20Is.” In contrast, Harbhajan confidently named India, Australia, England, and New Zealand as his top picks for the ODI World Cup 2023 semifinals. These selections highlight the strong cricketing prowess…