Author: Virat Verma

Indian Cricket Team revealed its 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and unfortunately, Sanju Samson has missed out. He was left out to accommodate the likes of KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav. KL Rahul has been out of action since he suffered an injury during the IPL 2023. He was included in the Asia Cup 2023 squad but ended up missing the first two matches. Despite that, the Indian team has persisted with Rahul and ignored Samson. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav has been a flop show in ODIs so far. He is also in…

Team India has announced its 15 men provisional squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 which is scheduled to be played in October and November 2023 in India. There were no surprises in the squad as it is an exact replica of the Asia Cup 2023 squad announced by Team India a couple of weeks ago. Suryakumar Yadav has been preferred over Sanju Samson who has an astonishing average in the OneDay Internationals. On the other hand, SKY has failed in the ODIs so far but the team management has decided to include him as an X factor.…

Yuzvendra Chahal was left out of the Asia Cup 2023 squad as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were preferred over him. The Indian team management justified the decision by saying that India needs more all-rounders in the set-up and currently Kuldeep Yadav is the best leg spinner in the country. However, cricketers all around the world were shocked by the thought process of Indian team management as there was no real backup for Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. On an off chance if an injury occurs to Kuldeep Yadav, India will need to rely on Axar and Jadeja who are…

Australia is considered a strong contender for the 2023 ICC World Cup, given their impressive performances and team composition. The team has hinted at the possibility of Mitchell Marsh being a serious candidate to open the innings. Marsh’s excellent form in various formats, including his standout performance in the ODI series against Australia and the T20I series against South Africa, where he scored two fifties and showed remarkable consistency, has caught the team management’s attention. Michael di Venuto, the batting coach of the Australian cricket team, has suggested that there are several options for opening the batting in the upcoming…

Tickets for the India vs Pakistan 2023 World Cup match in Ahmedabad are being resold on viagogo, a global online sports ticket platform, for a staggering Rs 19,51,580 each, with additional charges for shipping and home delivery. Despite high demand and official partner Bookmyshow.com selling out quickly, viagogo still has over 100 tickets available. Comparatively, tickets for an England vs New Zealand match at the same venue on October 5 are priced at a much lower Rs 6,000 for South Premium West Bay seats, with even cheaper options starting at Rs 1,000. Viagogo’s prices for the India vs Pakistan match…

Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and his spouse, Sanjana Ganesan, welcomed their first child, a son named Angad, on a Monday. Bumrah had withdrawn from the Asia Cup 2023’s Group A match against Nepal earlier, citing ‘personal reasons,’ which, as it appears, was to celebrate the birth of his child. Bumrah posted a heartwarming photo on Instagram featuring the trio holding hands, accompanied by a heartfelt caption. “Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and…

Rishabh Pant was becoming India’s most important player in all formats before he was sidelined due to a massive car accident earlier this year in which he suffered multiple injuries. Pant is steadily regaining his match fitness and was recently seen playing a local match in Bangalore. This incident in particular has raised the hopes of Indian cricket team fans to see Rishabh Pant in the final playing 11 of India in ICC ODI World Cup 2023. However, the rumours regarding Rishabh Pant’s return for ICC ODI World Cup 2023 are untrue. Also read: Team India World Cup Squad Announced:…

The senior national selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. KL Rahul was included in the team, while Sanju Samson did not make the cut. The committee chairman, Ajit Agarkar, traveled to Sri Lanka to meet with Indian captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid to finalize the squad. This meeting occurred after the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match in Kandy, which was affected by rain. In addition to Samson, Tilak Varma and Prasidh Krishna, who are currently in Sri Lanka for the…

Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the start of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled for October 5 in India. The tournament will kick off with a match between England and New Zealand, the finalists of the 2019 World Cup, promising a thrilling spectacle. As the anticipation grows, cricket experts and former players are starting to offer their insights and predictions about potential champions and standout team compositions in the competition. Former South African captain Faf du Plessis recently shared his opinions on the frontrunners for this prestigious global event. Faf du Plessis, a cricketing legend for South Africa,…

Harry Brook is making an undeniable case for inclusion in England’s Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. In the second T20 match of the series against New Zealand, Brook’s explosive 67 off 36 balls, coupled with Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 86 off 60, powered England to a formidable total of 198-4, securing a convincing 95-run victory in Manchester. This win put England 2-0 ahead in the series, following Brook’s standout performance in the first T20 with an unbeaten 43 off 27 balls. Brook’s exceptional performances in The Hundred and the shorter formats are a strong response to being omitted from England’s provisional…