Author: Virat Verma

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…

Playing in the T20 World Cup for the first time, Nigeria’s women’s under-19 team delivered a stunning performance, defeating New Zealand by two runs in the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. The rain-affected match saw both teams struggling to reach even 70 runs. Due to weather conditions, the game was reduced to 13 overs per side. Batting first, Nigeria scored 65 runs for six wickets in 13 overs. In response, New Zealand managed only 63 runs for five wickets, falling short of the target and facing an unexpected defeat. New Zealand Fails to Score Nine Runs in the Final Over…

The SA20 League is currently underway in South Africa, marking its third season. Several IPL franchises are also part of this league, including the Joburg Super Kings. However, the team has suffered a major setback in the middle of the season as one of their star players has been ruled out due to injury. This player was also a strong contender for selection in his national team for the Champions Trophy, making the situation concerning not just for Joburg Super Kings but also for South Africa. Gerald Coetzee Ruled Out of SA20 Season Joburg Super Kings’ fast bowler Gerald Coetzee…

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy on Saturday. The 15-member squad for the tournament, which will be held in Dubai from February 19, includes four spinners and three fast bowlers. Surprisingly, Mohammad Siraj has not been included in the squad, and he has also been left out of the ODI series against England. India to Travel to Dubai with Four Spinners and Three Pacers For the Champions Trophy, India has selected Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah as the three pacers.…

The Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced. The selectors have made minimal changes to the team that reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Most of the players remain the same. However, a lot has changed since then, but the selectors have once again placed their trust in their experienced players. Reactions from former cricketers and politicians are now emerging on the selected squad. Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Aakash Chopra have all shared their opinions. Harbhajan has questioned the relevance of domestic cricket, while Pathan and Aakash have highlighted the weaknesses in the…