Author: Virat Verma

Pakistan’s star left-arm spinner, Noman Ali, has made history in Test cricket. On the very first day of the second Test match against the West Indies in Multan, Noman Ali stunned everyone by taking a hat-trick. With this incredible achievement, the 38-year-old has become the first-ever Pakistani spinner to claim a hat-trick in Test cricket. Noman Ali dismantled the West Indies batting lineup and has already taken four wickets, including his first Test hat-trick. Noman Ali Joins an Elite List Wasim Akram was the first Pakistani bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. Now, Noman Ali has become the…

Less than 24 hours remain for the second T20 match between India and England, but Team India has received a piece of bad news. India’s explosive opener suffered a major injury during practice, which might rule him out of the second T20 match. The injury occurred during a catching drill when the young batter twisted his ankle. Outstanding Knock in the First T20 Young opener Abhishek Sharma played a sensational innings in the first T20 against England, smashing a blistering half-century. He scored 79 runs off just 39 balls, hitting five fours and eight sixes. However, unfortunately, he might have…

India’s veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s wait to don the blue jersey once again seems to be getting longer. After being sidelined from international cricket for nearly 14 months due to an ankle injury and knee swelling, Shami was included in India’s squad for the T20 series against England. However, he did not play in the first match, and reports suggest that his return might take longer, ruling him out of the second T20 as well. Unlikely to Play the Second T20 A report claims that Shami might miss the second T20 match, which is set to take place on…

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag is making headlines due to his personal life. According to reports, Sehwag and his wife, Aarti Ahlawat, are set to part ways after 20 years of marriage. A report by Hindustan Times claims that the couple has been living separately for the past few months. Adding to the speculation, both Sehwag and Aarti have unfollowed each other on Instagram. The couple got married in 2004 in a grand ceremony, and now, their social media activity has fueled rumors about their separation. Speculations about trouble in their marriage first surfaced last year during Diwali…

The five-match T20 series between India and England has begun, with the first match played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Indian team dominated the opening game, defeating England by 7 wickets and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy played crucial roles in India’s victory. The second T20 match is set to take place on January 25 (Saturday) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Team India will aim to strengthen its grip on the series with another win, while England will look to bounce back and level the series. Let’s take a look at…

Rohit Sharma has been struggling in red-ball cricket for a while now. In his last 15 Test innings, he has managed to score only 164 runs at a poor average of 10.93. After disappointing performances against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia, questions were raised about his place in the team. In an attempt to regain his form, the Indian captain turned to domestic cricket. After almost 10 years, he played a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday, January 23. However, his struggle continued as he was dismissed for just 3 runs off 19 balls. Rohit…

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 draws near, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under scrutiny for its delay in announcing the squad. While other teams like India, England, and Australia have revealed their provisional rosters, Pakistan is yet to do so, sparking concerns about potential consequences from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ICC set January 12, 2025, as the deadline for submitting provisional squads, with February 13 as the final date for adjustments. However, Pakistan’s delay has raised questions, especially as the host nation faces mounting pressure. Insiders suggest that fitness concerns surrounding key player Saim Ayub,…

A new controversy has erupted ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai, as India has reportedly objected to having ‘Pakistan’ (the host nation’s name) printed on their team jersey. While Pakistan remains the official host of the tournament, India will play all its matches in Dubai under the hybrid model agreed upon by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) refusal to send its team to Pakistan. However, the latest dispute over the jersey has sparked fresh tensions. A…

The 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy is being held in two phases. The first round was played from October 11, 2024, to November 16, 2024, and the second round will take place from January 23 to March 2, 2025. During the second round, league matches will be played from January 23 to January 26, and then from January 30 to February 2. After that, the quarter-final round will begin. Following India’s loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI has made it mandatory for all contracted cricketers to play domestic cricket, provided there are no fitness issues. As…

The five-match T20 series between India and England is set to begin on Wednesday, with the first match taking place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. On Tuesday, England announced their playing XI for the first T20 match against India. Emerging star batter Harry Brook has been given a new responsibility as the new vice-captain for the white-ball format. The 25-year-old Brook has made a name for himself since his international debut in 2022. Jos Buttler as a Specialist Batter In the Kolkata T20, Ben Duckett and wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt will open the innings for England. The third spot will…