Author: Virat Verma

India’s star batter Abhishek Sharma has made a massive jump in the latest ICC T20 rankings. He has reached his career-best second position among batters. Abhishek’s brilliant century in the fifth T20I against England played a crucial role in this achievement, helping him climb 38 places in the rankings. His rise to second place pushed Tilak Varma down to third. Meanwhile, Travis Head remains the No. 1 T20I batter. Top 10 T20I Batters Travis Head leads the rankings with 855 rating points, followed by Abhishek Sharma (829 points) and Tilak Varma (803 points). Phil Salt is in fourth place with…

Veteran batter Steve Smith reached the milestone of 10,000 Test runs with his very first scoring shot on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. The 35-year-old stand-in captain became the fourth Australian and the 15th player overall to accomplish this rare feat. He now joins legendary Australian batters Allan Border, Steve Waugh, and Ricky Ponting in the elite club—all of whom were Test captains when they crossed the 10,000-run mark. Smith achieved the milestone in his 205th innings, making him the fifth-fastest batsman by innings to reach 10,000 Test runs.…

Varun Chakravarthy etched his name in the record books after his brilliant five-wicket haul against England in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday. This was his second five-wicket haul in T20Is, following his maiden fifer against South Africa in November last year. With this performance, Chakravarthy became the first bowler to take 10 or more wickets in a bilateral India vs England T20I series. He had previously taken three wickets in Kolkata (1st T20I) and two in Chennai (2nd T20I). India, opting to bowl first, found themselves on the back foot early as Ben Duckett dominated the bowlers, forming…

Indian cricket fans have received exciting news ahead of Delhi’s Ranji Trophy clash against Railways—Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to domestic cricket will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website. Initially, there were no plans for a broadcast, but Kohli’s immense fan following has led JioCinema to provide live coverage of the match. Match Details The fixture between Delhi and Railways is set to begin on January 30 at 9:30 AM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kohli’s First Ranji Trophy Appearance in 12 Years Virat Kohli is making a comeback to the Ranji Trophy after…

South African cricket icon AB de Villiers is preparing for a highly anticipated return to the sport, nearly four years after announcing his retirement. The 40-year-old will lead the Game Changers South Africa Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), a tournament that honours legendary cricketers. The event is expected to begin on July 18, 2025, offering fans a nostalgic trip down memory lane. De Villiers, who stepped away from professional cricket in 2021, remains one of the sport’s most beloved figures. Renowned for his incredible batting skills and adaptability, his comeback is set to…

The third match of the five-match T20I series between India and England is set to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28. Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has already won the first two matches and will be aiming for a hat-trick of wins to secure an unassailable lead in the series. On the other hand, England will be looking to win this game and stay alive in the contest. In the previous T20I held in Chennai, England put up a strong fight, but Tilak Varma’s resilient innings helped India secure a thrilling 2-wicket victory.…

Pakistan had won their last three Test matches at home by preparing spin-friendly wickets, but their strategy backfired in the fourth consecutive Test. This time, Pakistan fell into their own trap as West Indies defeated them using the same spin tactics. In the Multan Test, West Indies secured a 120-run victory, marking their first Test win in Pakistan in 34 years. As a result, the two-match Test series ended in a 1-1 draw, as Pakistan had convincingly won the first Test. Talking about the match, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and opted to bat first. However, the…

Harry Brook is considered one of England’s future star batsmen. Many current and former England cricketers have praised his talent. However, he has yet to deliver a strong performance in India, whether in the IPL or international cricket. In the ongoing five-match T20 series, Brook has struggled in the first two matches, getting dismissed easily. He scored 17 runs in the first T20 and 13 in the second. Now, Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have taken a dig at him. Brook scored 17 runs off 14 balls in the first T20 and 13 runs off eight balls…

The Indian team defeated England by two wickets in the second T20 match, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten half-century by Tilak Varma, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. England batted first and scored 165 for nine in 20 overs. In response, Tilak played a match-winning knock of 72 not out off 55 balls, including four fours and five sixes, helping India chase the target by scoring 166 for eight in 19.2 overs. Tilak Secures Victory for India Apart from Tilak, Washington Sundar contributed 26 runs off 19 balls with three fours and a six, while Ravi Bishnoi, batting…

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing five-match T20I series against England due to a side strain injury sustained during a practice session ahead of the second match in Chennai. He will now head to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further treatment. Meanwhile, left-handed batter Rinku Singh is recovering from a low back spasm sustained during the first T20I on January 22. He is doing well but will miss the second and third T20Is as a precaution. Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh have been called up as replacements for Reddy and Singh. There…