Author: Virat Verma

A historic moment unfolded in the T20 Tri-Series 2025 being held in Glasgow, Scotland, when the second T20 match between Nepal and the Netherlands not only ended in a tie but also witnessed three Super Overs — a first in cricket history. This thrilling encounter, played at the Titwood ground, took the excitement levels of fans to a whole new level. Three Super Overs in One Match Batting first, the Netherlands scored 152 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nepal’s spinners, especially Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi, bowled impressively and prevented the Netherlands from putting up…

Former South African cricketer and ex-Team India coach Gary Kirsten has finally opened up about the real reason he stepped down as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team’s white-ball squads. Kirsten revealed that he would be open to returning to the role in the future—but only if there is no outside interference in the team’s operations. Kirsten had taken over as Pakistan’s white-ball coach (ODI and T20I) in April 2024, while Jason Gillespie was appointed as the Test coach. However, within just six months, Kirsten chose to step down. He has now been replaced by Mike Hesson. What…

Former Indian cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, has launched a scathing attack on the Indian selectors over the changes made to the national team after the 2011 ODI World Cup. In a media interview, Yograj accused the selectors of ruining the careers of key players who were part of India’s historic World Cup triumph. India had won the 2011 World Cup after 28 years, with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Zaheer Khan playing pivotal roles. However, Yograj Singh claimed that soon after this victory, these very players were gradually…

Saturday, 14 June, was a historic and memorable day for South Africa as they won their first ICC trophy in 27 years. In the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025, South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to claim the title. Despite losing the final, Australia remains the No. 1 Test team in the ICC rankings. Interestingly, even after their WTC triumph, South Africa has not overtaken Australia in the rankings. South Africa Moves to No. 2 in Test Rankings The victory in the WTC final did help South Africa climb in the ICC Test Rankings. They moved…

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli didn’t speak to him for several months. The reason? Kohli was reportedly upset after de Villiers accidentally revealed Anushka Sharma’s pregnancy. Last year, Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, but before the official announcement, de Villiers had already revealed the news that Kohli was expecting again. “I’m Glad He’s Talking to Me Again” In a conversation with Cricket.com, de Villiers said: “He has been in touch with me over the last six months, thank God! Because when they were expecting their second child, I…

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is set to begin on 30 September, with the opening match between host India and Sri Lanka at the historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match will also be a part of the tournament, and its date and venue have now been revealed. India vs Pakistan on 5 October in Colombo The high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place on 5 October at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. As per the agreement between the ICC, PCB, and BCCI, the Pakistan team will play all their…

The three-match T20 series between West Indies and Ireland was reduced to just one game, as two matches were washed out due to rain. The third and final match was played on Sunday, June 15, in Bready, where West Indies secured a convincing win and claimed the series. Earlier, the West Indies team had faced heavy defeats against England in both the ODI and T20 series, but they bounced back strongly against Ireland by posting a massive total of over 250 runs. In this match, Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, his decision…

After Australia’s defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson strongly criticised star bowler Josh Hazlewood. Johnson expressed surprise that Hazlewood chose to prioritise the Indian Premier League (IPL) over preparing for the WTC Final. Hazlewood had a brilliant IPL season for the title-winning RCB, taking 22 wickets and claiming the crucial wicket of Priyansh Arya in the final. He rejoined the national team after the IPL break, while some Australian players had refused to return to India. However, in the WTC Final, Hazlewood managed to take only two wickets, and Australia suffered a five-wicket…

Aiden Kyle Markram, born October 4, 1994, in Centurion, South Africa, is a versatile right-handed batsman who represents the Proteas across all formats. The talented all-rounder has established himself as a key figure in South African cricket, known for his technical batting prowess and leadership qualities. Primarily an opening batsman, Markram’s adaptability allows him to excel in any batting position. He also contributes as a handy right-arm off-spinner, capable of containing opposition batters and taking crucial wickets in the middle overs. Historic WTC Final Performance Against Australia (2025) Markram etched his name in cricket history during the ICC World Test…

Just before the five-match Test series between India and England begins on 20 June 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, the England team has suffered a major setback. Already dealing with injuries in their pace department, England has now lost Josh Tongue to injury. Tongue walked off the field during the second unofficial Test for England Lions against India A due to discomfort. In response, the selectors have quickly added a 19-year-old fast bowler to the squad as cover. Injury Woes Mount for England’s Pace Attack England’s fast bowling unit was already under pressure. Key pacer Mark Wood is out due to…