Zimbabwe set a new record in T20 international cricket by scoring an astonishing 344-4 against Gambia at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on Wednesday. Sikandar Raza starred with an impressive unbeaten 133 runs off just 43 balls. This remarkable total surpassed the previous record of 314-3, held by Nepal, which was set against Mongolia in Hangzhou last year. Raza, who entered the match after the second wicket fell in the seventh over, hit seven fours and an incredible 15 sixes during his innings. He reached his century in just 33 balls, tying with Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton for…
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New Zealand cricketer Chad Bowes set a new record for the fastest double-century in List A cricket, reaching the milestone in just 103 balls during a Ford Trophy match between Canterbury and Otago. Bowes broke the previous record of 114 deliveries, held jointly by India’s N Jagadeesan and Australia’s Travis Head. Opening the innings, Bowes smashed 27 fours and seven sixes before being dismissed for 205 off 110 deliveries. His knock helped Canterbury reach 343/9 in 50 overs, with the next best contribution being Zakary Foulkes’ unbeaten 49. Remarkably, Bowes had carried Canterbury to 257/5 by the time he hit…
In another setback to Prithvi Shaw’s cricketing career, the opening batter has been dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad. Although the team management hasn’t provided a specific reason for his exclusion, reports suggest that his attitude towards fitness and discipline is a major concern. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selection committee, comprising Sanjay Patil (chairman), Ravi Thaker, Jeetendra Thackeray, Kiran Powar, and Vikrant Yeligeti, has reportedly decided to leave Shaw out for at least one Ranji Trophy match. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Shaw’s indiscipline has become a significant issue for the MCA. The selectors and team management are…
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of the 15-member India A squad for their upcoming tour of Australia, as announced by the BCCI on Monday. The India A team will play two first-class matches against Australia A in Mackay and Melbourne. Additionally, they will participate in a three-day intra-squad match against the senior Indian team in Perth. The five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on November 22 in Perth, with the remaining four Tests scheduled to take place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Also Read- WTC 2025 Points Table: India, Australia, New Zealand’s Latest Ranking Full Squad: Schedule:
The Los Angeles Olympic organizers are searching for a suitable venue for cricket competitions, potentially on the East Coast of the United States. While the 2028 Olympic Games will be held in California, discussions are ongoing about hosting cricket matches in New York to accommodate viewers from the subcontinent, particularly in India. Casey Wasserman, head of LA28, mentioned to Cricbuzz that they are still finalizing the details regarding the venue. The decision to explore New York stems from the significant time difference: Los Angeles is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India. A match starting at 8 PM in…
Melie Kerr emerged as the star for New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final, scoring 43 runs and taking 3/23 to lead her team to a 32-run victory over South Africa. This win marked New Zealand’s first T20 World Cup title. After being asked to bat first, New Zealand started solidly with veteran opener Suzie Bates, who contributed 32 runs in her record-setting appearance as the most capped player in Women’s Internationals. Despite losing wickets, New Zealand built a competitive total through Kerr’s anchoring role alongside Brooke Halliday, who scored 38. A late surge from Maddy Green,…
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag recently took a jab at Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s performance in international cricket, suggesting he should focus on improving his fitness. Ahead of the second Test match against England in Multan, Pakistan’s selection committee made a bold decision by dropping former captain Babar Azam from the final two matches of the series. Kamran Ghulam was handed his debut Test cap, stepping in for Babar as Pakistan aimed to level the series. Babar had been under scrutiny from some fans even before the Test began. Despite the pressure, the 29-year-old displayed determination and resilience against England’s…
The race for the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle has intensified, with teams like India, defending champions Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England all vying for the top two spots. Inaugural champions New Zealand have also strengthened their position with a win over India in Bengaluru, adding to the excitement as the cycle heads into its final quarter. With all these teams still in contention, fans can expect an action-packed finish leading up to the 2025 final at Lord’s. World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table: TeamsMWLTDN/RPTPCTIndia12830109868.06Australia12830109062.50Sri Lanka9540006055.56New Zealand9450004844.44England18980109343.06South Africa6230102838.89Bangladesh8350003334.38Pakistan9360002825.93West Indies9160202018.52 India currently lead the table…
Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley has announced his resignation after five years in the role and will step down in March 2025 at the end of the current season. According to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald, Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and other directors informed Hockley that he was not considered a long-term option as CEO, but offered him the opportunity to leave on amicable terms. Hockley confirmed his intention to step down after discussions with Baird and the board. “This was a difficult decision,” Hockley told the newspaper. “However, with our five-year strategic plan well underway…
Former India cricketers Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao have been appointed as head coach and director of cricket, respectively, as Delhi Capitals announced their new coaching staff ahead of the 2025 IPL on Thursday. The 47-year-old Badani, who represented India in four Tests and 40 ODIs, brings a wealth of coaching experience from various leagues. He served as a fielding coach with Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2021 to 2023 and was the batting coach in successive seasons. Additionally, he led the Jaffna Kings to two consecutive titles in the Lankan Premier League and was a batting coach for the title-winning Sunrisers…