Author: Virat Verma

Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer are on the road to recovery, and both of them are expected to make a return before the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Bumrah is expected to be back in August to play in the T20Is against Ireland. On the other hand, Iyer is expected to get fit by the Asia Cup 2023. BCCI is also closely monitoring Rishabh Pant, but it seems that the left-handed batter and wicketkeeper would require a lot more time to get regain full fitness. KL Rahul will return to the Indian squad for the West Indies tour, and he…

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is currently on a break from cricket as he prepares for the busy schedule ahead. South Africa is set to face Australia in a white-ball series starting from August 30. After that, they will participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to begin in India on October 5. Rabada believes that South Africa has an advantage heading into the World Cup because many Proteas players have gained experience playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Players like David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, and Tristan Stubbs have been part…

The anticipation for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule has been mounting since it was expected to be released after the World Test Championship final in London, but the announcement has not been made yet. According to the latest report, it is likely that the schedule will be announced sometime this week, although the exact date is unknown. The reasons for the delay in the announcement after the WTC final are also unclear. Based on the draft presented by the BCCI to the ICC, the prestigious tournament is expected to commence on October 15, with an exciting match between…

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hybrid Model for the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will host four matches while Sri Lanka will host nine matches. Sri Lanka was selected as the neutral venue for the tournament after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declined to play cricket in Pakistan due to security concerns. This decision was made as a measure to ensure the safety and security of the players and officials involved in the tournament. In the Asia Cup, Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group intentionally to generate more interest and viewership…

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed the schedule for the Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will feature six teams competing against each other, with a total of 13 matches being played. In a hybrid model, four matches of the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan, while the remaining nine matches will take place in a neutral venue, Sri Lanka. This format allows for a combination of matches hosted by both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. There was a disagreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the hosting of…

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action since the T20Is against Australia in September 2022, is likely to make a comeback in the three T20Is against Ireland in August. Bumrah has been progressing well in his recovery and is expected to be in peak fitness when he returns to international cricket. After undergoing back surgery in March of this year, the seamer underwent an extensive rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The series against Ireland will provide Bumrah with valuable playing time before two important white-ball tournaments. Following the three T20I matches, India will…

Following their defeat to Australia in the World Test Championship final, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not make hasty decisions and will not make significant adjustments for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies. However, it is clear that young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad are part of the Indian Test team’s plans for the future. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the Test team will play two Test matches in Trinidad and Dominica, starting on July 12. Looking ahead to the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, which is India’s final assignment of…

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali made a comeback from retirement to join the star-studded playing XI led by Ben Stokes for the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. The 36-year-old decided to reverse his retirement after having productive discussions with England captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. Moeen was brought into the team as a replacement for spinner Jack Leach, who was ruled out of the Ashes due to a lower back stress fracture. Moeen Ali, the England all-rounder, showcased his skills by delivering an exceptional delivery to dismiss Australian batsman Cameron Green during the first Test match.…

Ollie Robinson has faced criticism from former Australia cricketers Ian Healy and Allan Border for his verbal confrontation with Usman Khawaja after dismissing him for 141 runs. However, Robinson has defended his actions and stated that he does not regret his celebration. Former Australia captain Allan Border acknowledges that Robinson’s reaction may have occurred in the heat of the moment. Border suggests that Robinson may face consequences for his behavior when he comes out to bat during England’s second innings, implying that the Australian team might seek revenge or use the incident as motivation. “I have heard some send-offs and…

Ollie Robinson of England has expressed that he is not concerned about how Usman Khawaja’s wicket celebration during the first Ashes Test was perceived by the Australian team or on social media. Following his expletive-laden tirade towards Khawaja after dismissing him on a rain-affected day three of the Test, Robinson has faced criticism from the cricket community. As play was halted early on day three due to rain delays, England will aim to build on their 35-run lead after reaching a score of 2-28 in their second innings. Australia’s innings in the first Ashes Test was boosted by Usman Khawaja’s…