Author: Virat Verma

The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction for Season 18 is set to take place in November, likely during the third or fourth weekend of the month. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed IPL franchises of this potential timeline, indicating that the auction will most likely be held overseas. Sources within the IPL have shared with Cricbuzz that, similar to last year, the venue is expected to be in the Middle East. After last year’s auction in Dubai, cities like Doha or Abu Dhabi could be on the list. Saudi Arabia, which has been…

Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made history on Saturday by becoming the oldest cricketer from Bangladesh to play in a Test match. At 37 years and 181 days, Shakib took the field on Day 3 of Bangladesh’s first Test against India in Chennai, surpassing the previous record held by former left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique, who played his last Test at 37 years and 180 days against South Africa in Chattogram back in 2008. Shakib, a key figure in Bangladesh cricket for over a decade, added yet another accolade to his illustrious career with this milestone. Renowned as one of the…

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE has set a major milestone, becoming the first venue in history to host 250 ODI matches. The landmark was reached during the Afghanistan vs South Africa game on Wednesday. Sharjah, established in 1982, hosted its first ODI in 1984 and has since been a key venue, surpassing Harare Sports Club, which has hosted 182 ODIs. In the match, Afghanistan secured a six-wicket victory over South Africa. South Africa struggled with the bat, getting bowled out for just 106. Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi (4-35) and AM Ghazanfar (3-20), put South Africa on…

Bangladesh made a strong start in the first Test match against India in Chennai, but by the end of the opening day, they found themselves in a difficult position. The visitors initially reduced India, led by Rohit Sharma, to 34 for 3 and later to 144 for 6. However, a remarkable seventh-wicket partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja rescued the hosts from trouble. By the end of Thursday, India had recovered to 339 for 6, with Ashwin unbeaten on 102 and Jadeja not out on 86. While Bangladesh has lost their early grip on the game, a bigger issue…

India’s two-match Test series against Bangladesh marks their return to red-ball cricket after a six-month break. This series kicks off a busy period of 10 Test matches for India, and some of the team’s most experienced players are poised to achieve major career milestones. Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma are all on the verge of rewriting records that reflect their longstanding contributions to Indian cricket. Virat Kohli, the former India captain, is just one century away from joining Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar in the elite club of Indian cricketers with 30 Test centuries.…

Afghanistan stunned South Africa with a dominant six-wicket victory in the 1st ODI in Sharjah, marking their first-ever win against the Proteas. The Afghan bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar, bowled out South Africa for a mere 106, showcasing their growing prowess in international cricket. Farooqi’s lethal spell of 4 for 35 and Ghazanfar’s 3 for 20 dismantled South Africa’s top order, leaving them reeling at 36 for 7 in just ten overs. South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder offered some resistance, scoring a gritty 52 off 80 balls, including the only six of the innings. His partnership with Bjorn…

KL Rahul’s animated conversation with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka during an IPL 2024 match has sparked speculation about his future with the franchise. Despite Goenka’s assertion that Rahul is a key part of the LSG family, the possibility of Rahul leaving remains, especially with a mega auction scheduled before the next IPL season. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is among the teams linked with the star batter. Rahul has a history with RCB, having played four seasons for them between 2013 and 2016. Recently, in a viral video, Rahul responded to an RCB fan’s query about his potential…

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has warned Rohit Sharma’s team to be cautious against Bangladesh in their upcoming two-match Test series. Bangladesh comes into the series with confidence after their historic 2-0 series win in Pakistan. India will kick off their home season against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19-23, followed by the second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1. Gavaskar highlighted the threat posed by Bangladesh, noting their recent success. “By defeating Pakistan in both Tests on their home turf, Bangladesh has proven they are a…

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan strongly criticized Ollie Pope’s team after their shocking defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test on Monday. Sri Lanka, in impressive form, secured their first Test victory on English soil in over a decade, thoroughly outplaying England. Vaughan accused England of disrespecting both Test cricket and Sri Lanka with their approach to the match. He noted that England deviated from their usual aggressive “Bazball” style after winning the first two Tests, allowing Sri Lanka to capitalize on their complacency. “I felt they disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka in the third Test by…

Iftikhar Ahmed is known as an all-rounder, but is the Pakistan cricket team treating him unfairly? What led Iftikhar Ahmed to describe himself as merely a talent, despite being an all-rounder? In a recent interview, Iftikhar Ahmed claimed he is considered a “talent” rather than a middle-order batsman. Why Did Iftikhar Ahmed Describe Himself as a Talent? In the interview, Iftikhar Ahmed stated that he sees himself not as a middle-order batsman but as a talent. He pointed out that all-rounders in other teams typically bat at the fourth, fifth, or sixth positions, but he often plays at the seventh…