Author: Virat Verma

Virat Verma is a senior content writer at Cricreads with over five years of experience and more than 10,000 cricket articles to his name. A literature postgraduate from IGNOU, he blends in-depth knowledge with a passion for storytelling, making his cricket content both informative and engaging.

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Cricketer Rinku Singh is all set to tie the knot soon. His bride-to-be is Priya Saroj, a young Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh’s Samajwadi Party. Amid rumors circulating on social media, Priya’s father, MP and Samajwadi Party MLA Tufani Saroj, strongly denied the claims. However, he did mention that discussions had taken place regarding Rinku and his daughter’s relationship, adding that they were considering it carefully, as it’s a marriage matter, and decisions would be made thoughtfully. Priya Saroj, the Samajwadi Party MP from Machaishar, and cricketer Rinku Singh are preparing for their wedding. The engagement and wedding date…

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Captain Rohit Sharma will lead India’s formidable squad at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, aiming to secure the title for the first time since 2013. India, who have won the tournament twice, will benefit from the potential return of Jasprit Bumrah, although his participation is dependent on his fitness. As a precaution, Harshit Rana has been named as Bumrah’s backup. Should Bumrah be fit to play, he will be joined by Mohammed Shami, who returns to India’s ODI setup after a hiatus. Bumrah and Shami will form part of a pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh, India’s most successful bowler from…

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After India’s disappointing performance on the Australia tour, there were hopes that star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would play in the second round of the Ranji Trophy. However, neither player has provided any confirmation to their respective boards about playing. The second round of the Ranji Trophy is set to begin on January 23. However, doubts about Virat Kohli’s participation in the domestic match have increased. According to a report from Times of India, Kohli has suffered a neck strain and has even taken an injection for it. Delhi is scheduled to play Saurashtra in their next match…

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday imposed a ban on media access and movement at its stadiums in Karachi and Lahore. The stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi will host matches for the Champions Trophy. However, the PCB is still carrying out repair work at these stadiums, and the work has not been completed yet. This led to rumors that the Champions Trophy matches could be moved to the UAE. However, the PCB later denied these reports. PCB’s Displeasure with the Media The PCB is currently working to complete the renovation of the stadiums ahead of the Champions Trophy…

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Karun Nair, the only other batter than Virender Sehwag to score a triple century for India in Test cricket is again in the news for his exceptional performance in the 2025 Vijay Hazare Trophy. It is being reported that Nair could make a comeback in the Indian Team in Test cricket for the tour of England. This article covers everything you need to know about him. Karun Nair Biography Age33 years Date of Birth6 December 1991HometownJodhpur, Rajasthan Height5 feet 6 inches WifeSanaya TankariwalaSonKayaan Nair FatherKaladharan Nair MotherPrema Nair IPL 2025 TeamDelhi Capitals Net WorthNA Karun Nair is an Indian cricketer…

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The countdown for the Champions Trophy 2025 has begun, and with the tournament’s start date approaching, fans are filled with excitement. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released the ticket prices for the tournament, which are quite surprising. According to an internal document available with PTI, the PCB has set the starting price for Champions Trophy tickets at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees, which is equivalent to around 310 Indian Rupees. What are the ticket prices for the matches in Dubai? However, the document does not include the suggested ticket prices for matches in Dubai, which has been selected as a…

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