Author: Virat Verma

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has overlooked Indian captain Rohit Sharma and legendary English cricketer Joe Root to name 30-year-old Australian star Travis Head as the best all-format batter in the world right now. Karthik, who retired earlier this year after a two-decade-long career, praised Head for his outstanding performances in the recently concluded five-match ODI series between England and Australia. Head was in phenomenal form throughout the series, starting with an unbeaten 154 in the opening match. His consistent performances helped Mitchell Marsh’s Australia secure a 3-2 series victory over Harry Brook’s England. Head’s all-around contributions earned him the…

Pakistan’s limited-overs cricket team was left without a captain on Wednesday after Babar Azam stepped down, deepening the ongoing management crisis that experts say has severely impacted the team’s international performance. The team has struggled across formats after several disappointing losses, with constant leadership changes and accusations of nepotism harming the sport. Azam announced his resignation via social media late on Tuesday night, with an official statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following more than 12 hours later. Over the past two years, Pakistan cricket has gone through four coaches, three board heads, and four captains, all while falling…

Sarfaraz Khan’s stature as a domestic cricket star continues to rise, as he scored a commanding double hundred (221 off 276 balls) for Mumbai in the Irani Cup against Rest of India. This achievement makes him the first player to score a double century for Mumbai in the tournament, helping his team declare at 536 for 9 at the end of the second day. Despite personal challenges, including his younger brother Musheer being sidelined from competitive cricket for 16 weeks due to a road accident, Sarfaraz showcased remarkable focus and skill. He maintained an impressive strike rate of 80%, striking…

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will kick off on October 3, with the Indian team starting its campaign on October 4. In their opening match, the Indian women’s team will face the New Zealand women’s cricket team. Having yet to win the title, the Indian team will aim for a victorious start to the tournament. Here’s what you need to know about the match between India and New Zealand: Match Details When will the India vs. New Zealand match be played?The match will take place on October 4, 2024. Where will the India vs. New Zealand match be played?The…

In another significant milestone, Virat Kohli has solidified his place in cricket history by becoming the fastest player to reach 27,000 runs in international cricket. He achieved this remarkable feat in just 594 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who accomplished the milestone in 623 innings. Kohli reached this landmark during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. His impressive tally includes 13,906 runs in 295 ODIs, 8,918 runs in Test cricket, and 4,188 runs in T20Is before announcing his retirement from the shortest format following India’s successful…

Babar Azam announced late Tuesday night that he is resigning from his position as the white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team. Previously the all-format captain, Babar had stepped down after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Following that, fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi briefly took over as the T20I captain, but Babar was reappointed in March 2024. Unfortunately, Babar’s second tenure was also marked by setbacks, culminating in Pakistan’s early exit from the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The team suffered losses to the USA, a much lower-ranked side, and was…

Indian captain Rohit Sharma may have retired from T20 International cricket, but his fans have not let him feel it. He played an explosive knock in Test cricket, similar to a T20 innings, and set a new record. Rohit Sharma became the first-ever opener in the world to hit two sixes off the first two balls of his innings. He achieved this feat during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur, smashing two consecutive sixes in the second over. Despite playing a short but fiery knock, he made a significant record. Rohit Sharma joined the elite group of players…

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place in 2025, but before that, a mega player auction will be held. The IPL Governing Council has announced the player retention policy, introducing some new rules, including one concerning foreign players that franchises have been requesting for some time. In recent years, several foreign players participated in the auction but withdrew from playing just before the season began, causing significant losses for franchises. Complaints were raised with the IPL Governing Council regarding this issue, leading to the implementation of a new rule. Foreign Players Must Participate…

The Sri Lankan cricket team has disrupted India’s calculations in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) by thrashing New Zealand in the Test series. Rain has also played a significant role in complicating India’s situation. The ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur is on the verge of being washed out due to rain. If this match is indeed washed out, as seems likely, India’s chances will be jeopardized. First, let’s discuss the two-match Test series, where Sri Lanka has completed a clean sweep over New Zealand, winning 2-0. Following this defeat, New Zealand has slipped from fourth…

The second Test between India and Bangladesh has begun at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. India won the toss and chose to field first. However, before the match started, a news report surfaced that may disappoint Kanpur fans. According to reports, it is unlikely that international matches will be held in Kanpur in the future due to a lack of modern facilities. The BCCI acknowledges this, and reports suggest that prominent players from the Indian team also prefer not to play at this venue. Concerns Raised by the Indian Team According to BCCI sources, the Indian team management expressed concerns…