Author: Virat Verma

Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten, who famously guided India to their 2011 World Cup victory, has stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach just six months into a two-year contract. His unexpected resignation has sparked criticism from former cricketers, many of whom are holding the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accountable for the situation. Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja expressed his disappointment, labeling Kirsten’s abrupt departure as creating a “hodgepodge” in Pakistan cricket. Kirsten resigned only a week before Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball series against Australia, prompting the PCB to appoint Test coach Jason Gillespie as his replacement. “It’s not good news…

The West Indies have named a 15-man squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against England, starting in Antigua on Thursday and concluding with a match in Barbados on November 6. The squad features the return of Shimron Hetmyer, who hasn’t played since December of last year. He replaces Alick Athanaze, marking the only change from the team that recently toured Sri Lanka. West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed his enthusiasm for the series, stating, “Playing against England always presents a new challenge and rekindles a rivalry that both the players and the people of the Caribbean are…

Former Australia captain and celebrated wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from international cricket after an impressive 13-year career. Having recently captained Australia during their tour of India, Wade is now transitioning into a coaching role as he joins the Australian coaching staff for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. He will take on responsibilities as the wicketkeeping and fielding coach, marking a significant step in his commitment to developing future cricketing talent. Wade’s journey in international cricket has been characterized by resilience and determination. Despite facing tough competition from established players like Tim Paine and Brad Haddin, he…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Jason Gillespie, the Test team coach, as the new white-ball coach for the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. Gillespie will serve in this role on a temporary basis, with a full-time head coach for white-ball cricket expected to be announced soon. This development follows Gary Kirsten’s resignation, which stemmed from escalating conflicts and disagreements between him and the PCB regarding team selection and squad announcements. The PCB confirmed Kirsten’s departure, stating that his resignation was accepted, and subsequently appointed Gillespie to lead the team for the upcoming assignments against…

In the ongoing home series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli has managed only 88 runs across four innings, with 70 of those runs coming in a single knock, underscoring his ongoing struggles in Test cricket. This prompted advice from former teammate Dinesh Karthik, who, during a discussion on Cricbuzz, suggested that Kohli might benefit from returning to domestic cricket. India has already lost the first two Tests, surrendering the series, and now faces the daunting possibility of a rare home whitewash. New Zealand secured a historic first Test series win in India by defeating the hosts by 113 runs in…

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to social media to respond after not being selected for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Shami has been out of action since the ODI World Cup 2023 final due to an ankle injury sustained in November. He underwent surgery and completed rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), but his return was delayed by knee swelling. Though Shami recently stated that his knees no longer hurt, the selectors chose not to include him in the much-anticipated series. Shami shared a training video on Instagram with the caption: “Putting in my efforts…

Team India is set to begin a five-Test tour of Australia next month, with the series potentially impacting their chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s next year. India has emerged victorious in their last two Test tours of Australia, and the Rohit Sharma-led squad aims to secure a third consecutive win against Pat Cummins and his team. Cummins has seen significant success as captain of the Australian Test side, but his team lost the series during their recent visit to India last year. It has been nearly a decade since Australia last defeated India in…

The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune witnessed a surprising turn of events as Virat Kohli’s stay at the crease lasted only nine balls. The star batter was dismissed for just 1 run in the morning session, leaving the fans, his teammates, and Kohli himself visibly disappointed. Kohli’s dismissal came from an uncharacteristic shot attempt—a missed sweep on a full toss from left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner in the 24th over. Santner’s well-directed drift saw the ball slip past Kohli’s line, crashing into the stumps. The shot was surprising, as Kohli rarely uses the sweep early in his innings. He entered…

The second Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand is underway at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. With New Zealand leading the series after winning the first Test, both teams are fiercely competing for dominance. However, an alarming issue has clouded the excitement: fans are struggling to access drinking water under the intense Pune heat. IND vs NZ at Pune: Frustrated Fans Speak Out Reports and social media reactions reveal that many fans faced serious challenges finding water on Day 1 of the Test. During the lunch break, a group of upset spectators staged…

Lucknow Super Giants’ young talent Ayush Badoni showcased his impressive range of strokes as India A secured a six-wicket victory over Oman, setting up a semi-final clash with Afghanistan A in the ACC Emerging Asia Cup on Wednesday. Badoni scored 51 runs off just 27 balls, helping India A chase down the target of 141 in a swift 15.2 overs, finishing their Group B campaign with a perfect record. The gifted right-hander from Delhi displayed remarkable footwork against the spinners, elegantly lofting one over extra cover for a six and executing a reverse slog sweep with precision. He also delivered…