Author: Virat Verma

India will play practice matches in Dubai before beginning their campaign in the upcoming Champions Trophy next month. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is working on the practice schedules for all eight participating teams and the practice facilities at the four venues. Additionally, the ICC is keeping a close watch on the renovation work at three stadiums in Pakistan. According to media reports, ICC officials have not expressed any concerns regarding the ongoing stadium renovations. Renovation work is taking place at stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in preparation for the tournament. This will be the first major tournament in…

Steve Smith will lead Australia’s 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Travis Head appointed as his deputy in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins. Cummins, who is expecting the birth of his second child with wife Becky Boston, had indicated he would likely miss the tour after leading Australia to victory in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India. Out-of-form all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who was dropped from the fifth Test of the BGT, has not been included in the squad. Instead, Beau Webster, who impressed with scores of 57 and 39* and a wicket…

Kamran Ghulam is a 29 year old Pakistani cricketer, who has recently risen in the ranks with his performances with the bat. He is viewed as one of the most talented batters in Pakistan. Ghulam also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, alongside his right-handed batting. This article takes a close look at the personal life of the talented, Kamran Ghulam. Let’s find more about him. Is Kamran Ghulam Married? Kamran Ghulam is not married. Even the details regarding his girlfriend are not available. He has not shared anything related to his love life on social media platforms and has not commented…

Born on May 17, 1990, Temba Bavuma is a prominent South African cricketer. He currently holds the captaincy for the South African cricket team in both Tests, having previously captained in ODIs and T20Is. While he now primarily serves as a right-handed fielder, Bavuma made history as the first black African cricketer to achieve a Test century for South Africa and also as the first to lead the team. Additionally, he is part of an exclusive group of South African cricketers who marked their ODI debut with a century, recording 113 runs against Ireland in September 2016. Temba Bavuma Wife-…

Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan showed remarkable resilience in their second innings, posting an impressive total of 478 while following on. After South Africa’s massive first-innings score of 615, Pakistan crumbled to 194, forcing them to bat again. However, a superb knock of 145 by skipper Shan Masood led Pakistan’s spirited fightback, setting a new record on South African soil. Pakistan’s total of 478 is now the highest score by a visiting team while following on in South Africa in the 136 years since Test cricket began in the…

After wrapping up their nearly two-month-long tour of Australia, which ended on a disappointing note, the Indian men’s cricket team will now shift focus to white-ball cricket. The 2024 T20 World Cup champions are set to take on England in a five-match T20I series at home, beginning on January 22 in Kolkata. Following the T20Is, the two teams will play a three-match ODI series, scheduled for February 6, 9, and 12, in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad, respectively. These ODI fixtures will serve as vital preparation for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is…

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticised the “star culture” dominating Indian cricket, voicing concerns about its negative impact on the team’s performance and future. Gavaskar’s remarks followed India’s disappointing 1-3 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia, under Pat Cummins’ leadership, secured a six-wicket win in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, reclaiming the trophy after a decade. Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar expressed his disappointment and urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take strict steps to restore discipline and accountability. He emphasised that players must prioritise…

Cricket Australia has responded to Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar’s disappointment at not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar expressed his unhappiness over the decision to exclude him from the presentation ceremony following the fifth Test between India and Australia. Clarifying the matter, Cricket Australia stated that Gavaskar had been informed he would present the trophy to Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah if India had retained it. However, since Australia claimed the trophy after 10 years, Allan Border was chosen to hand it over to Australian captain Pat Cummins. A spokesperson for Cricket Australia admitted, “We acknowledge it would…

Rohit Sharma’s ODI captaincy appears to be in danger after being dropped from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Reports suggest that Hardik Pandya has emerged as the strongest contender to replace Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain. In the final Test match against Australia, which began on January 3, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah stepped in to lead the team in Rohit’s absence. Has Rohit Played His Last Match? During the toss, Bumrah stated that Rohit had decided to take a “rest” from the Test match. However, several media reports in India claimed that Rohit…

India and Australia are playing the final match of a five-match Test series in Sydney. On the second day of the match, Rohit Sharma made a big revelation. He denied all the reports suggesting that he is retiring from Test cricket. Rohit stated that he is not in form, and that’s the only reason he is not playing in the Sydney Test. He emphasized that winning the Sydney Test and retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was more important for India, which led him to make this decision in the team’s interest. In recent days, several media reports claimed that Rohit had…