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.

Indian cricket legend R. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket following the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. The 38-year-old spinner made the decision public during a post-match press conference alongside captain Rohit Sharma after the match ended in a draw. Ashwin, who had played the second match of the five-Test series in Adelaide, was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the Brisbane Test. Ashwin retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 wickets from 106 matches, trailing only Anil Kumble (619 wickets). While stepping down from international cricket, Ashwin will continue his career in T20…

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The Indian cricket team’s path to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final became more complicated after their third Test against Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. The match, plagued by rain delays and bad light, was called off just after the final session on Day 5, with both captains and the umpires agreeing to end the game. This result has made India’s route to the WTC Final more challenging, as South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia are also in the race for qualification. India’s chances of reaching the WTC Final are still alive, but their task is…

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Ajinkya Rahane’s exceptional form in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he scored 469 runs at a strike rate of 164.56, has made him a contender for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) captaincy in IPL 2025. His experience, calm demeanor, and leadership during India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory further enhance his credentials. However, appointing him captain might not align with KKR’s long-term goals. Rahane’s IPL captaincy record is underwhelming, with just nine wins from 25 matches and a poor win percentage of 36%. His stint with Rajasthan Royals in 2019 was particularly disappointing, leading to his mid-season replacement. In a…

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Rohan Jaitley, the incumbent president of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), secured a second consecutive term on Monday after a closely contested election against Kirti Azad. Jaitley, son of former Union minister Arun Jaitley, garnered 1,577 votes, defeating Azad, who received 777 votes. A total of 2,413 votes were cast, with 1,207 required to win. Jaitley’s team dominated the elections, securing all key positions. For the vice president’s post, Shikha Kumar won with 1,246 votes, defeating Rakesh Kumar Bansal (536 votes) and Sudhir Kumar Agarwal (498 votes). Ashok Sharma, backed by Jaitley’s group, emerged victorious as secretary, while Harish…

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Isa Guha has issued a public apology after using the term “primate” to describe Jasprit Bumrah during her commentary on Day 2 of the third Test at the Gabba. “Well, he’s the MVP, isn’t he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah,” Guha remarked on Fox Cricket after Bumrah’s impressive five-wicket haul. She continued by praising Bumrah’s impact: “He is the one that’s going to do all the talking for India, and why so much focus was on him in the buildup to this Test match, and whether he would be fit.” The use of the word “primate” drew attention due to…

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Reigning champions Royal Challengers Bangalore strengthened their squad by adding four new players during the WPL mini auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday. RCB made headlines by splurging Rs. 1.20 crore on Uttarakhand leg-spinner Prema Rawat, the costliest signing for the team this auction. The Bengaluru franchise also acquired Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, and Jagravi Pawar for Rs. 10 lakh each. Full List of Players Bought by RCB Going into the auction, RCB retained 14 players and had a remaining budget of Rs. 3.25 crore. Also Read- IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Highest-Paid Indian Players in IPL History RCB Updated Squad…

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Rajat Patidar, one of India’s promising batters, has expressed his readiness to take on the responsibility of leading Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Speaking about his retention by the franchise, Patidar said, “Yes, definitely. RCB is a big franchise, and I love playing for them. Being retained gave me a lot of confidence.” With RCB releasing Faf du Plessis, discussions have been rife about who will step into the captaincy role. The 31-year-old Patidar has emerged as a strong contender to lead the side in the new season. “If I get the opportunity to lead…

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In exciting news for cricket enthusiasts, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to announce the schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, December 16. After repeated delays, the ICC has finally resolved key disagreements between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), paving the way for the announcement. According to ARYNews, negotiations between the ICC, PCB, BCCI, and other cricket boards are nearing completion. The PCB, the official host of the Champions Trophy 2025, has scheduled a Board of Governors (BoG) meeting on December 18. During this meeting, PCB…

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Left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar, a key player for the USA cricket team, expressed his feelings after going unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Indian-origin cricketer, who balances his role as a software engineer with his cricketing career, had set his base price at ₹30 lakh but failed to attract any bids despite being shortlisted in the final player list. Reflecting on the experience, Netravalkar admitted that while the “child in him” had hopes, he understood the stiff competition in the auction. “I’m grateful to have been shortlisted in the final auction list. Yes, the child in me had…

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Josh Hazlewood will return to Australia’s XI for the third NRMA Insurance Test against India at the Gabba, replacing Scott Boland. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed the change, acknowledging Boland’s impressive performance in Adelaide but prioritizing Hazlewood’s return. Australia aims to build on their 10-wicket victory in the second Test to level the series 1-1. Hazlewood’s inclusion comes after overcoming a side strain that ruled him out of the Adelaide Test. Cummins expressed confidence in the pacer’s fitness, noting successful recent practice sessions and assurance from the medical team. He emphasized the importance of managing Hazlewood carefully to avoid aggravating past…

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