Author: Virat Verma

England Test cricket has been evolving rapidly since Brendon McCullum took over coaching the English team in white-ball cricket. Ben Stokes has also played a key role with his excellent leadership skills in setting the team’s tone by example. Their massive success against New Zealand in the Test series has recently sent shivers down the spine of other cricketing nations. The aggressive brand of cricket that they are displaying is fearless and audacious. It was expected since both Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are known for their bold striking and decision-making. Together they have created a positive environment in the…

Ben Stokes led England has defeated the current World Test Champions New Zealand in the third Test of the series to register a victory of 3-0. England once again chased a huge total with urgency and ease to win the final Test. Here’s how the final Test took place: 1st Innings of New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were again the saviours for Kiwis. Mitchell scored a hundred while Blundell brought up a half-century. New Zealand posted 329/10 in their first inning. Jack Leach was the star of the bowlers. He picked up 5 wickets. Stuart Broad was also…

The only 50-over World Cup winning captain from England, Eoin Morgan, is set to soon retire from the international cricket. Eoin Morgan has recently experienced quite a few failures with the bat, and as per the reports, he is suffering from too many injuries. Things are taking a toll on him, and the English captain may soon hang up his boots. This will mean England will have to go in with a new captain in the T20i World Cup scheduled in October 2022. The left-handed batter has accomplished quite a few feats in his career. He has the most runs…

Yuzvendra Chahal bowled a brilliant spell of 3 overs in which he gave away only 11 runs and picked up a wicket. Deepak Hooda was equally fantastic for India with his unbeaten knock of 47* off 29, which included 2 mammoth sixes and 6 fours.  The first T20i between India vs Ireland was reduced to 12 overs per side due to the rain. Indian captain Hardik Pandya announced that Umran Malik would make his debut in the match. Meanwhile, Deepak Hooda and Suryakumar Yadav filled in the places for Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.  Also Read: 16 Probable Players Who Can…

Rohit Sharma was found to be covid positive in a rapid antigen test conducted on 25th June 2022. His participation in the 5th rescheduled Test against England seems to be unlikely. In his absence, the Indian team might be in huge trouble if the captain selected to lead the side crumbles under pressure. Coach Rahul Dravid and the support selection committee of BCCI must be mulling over the options available to them for captaincy. Two names that are most likely to consider for the role are Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Who will be the better captain for India, Kohli…

The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has tested for coronavirus. He became the third player after Virat Kohli and Ravi Ashwin to be tested positive for covid in recent times. However, Kohli and Ashwin have already recovered from the virus. Rohit Sharma was declared positive when a rapid antigen test conducted on Saturday showed that he is affected by the COVID-19. An RT-PCR test will be conducted on Sunday to determine whether the Indian captain is really positive for the virus or if it was a false alarm. It will also help in analysing the severity of his situation. Rohit Sharma…

Yash Dubey, the rising star of cricket from Madhya Pradesh, made a statement in the Ranji Trophy Final against Mumbai. The right-handed batter dominated the Prithvi Shaw-led side to put Madhya Pradesh in command. It was his second hundred of the competition, and it could not have come at a better time. He celebrated by shutting the noise around him. That 1⃣0⃣0⃣ Feeling! 👏 👏 What a fine 💯 this has been by Yash Dubey in the @Paytm #RanjiTrophy #Final! 👍 👍 #MPvMUM Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/xwAZ13U3pP pic.twitter.com/3eqSSmbDfm — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) June 24, 2022 Dream run in Ranji…

India and England will clash against each other from 1st July 2022 to bring a conclusion to the Test series that began in 2021. India is currently leading the series by 2-1 and has a golden chance of registering a Test series win in England after 15 long years. The 5th Test match of the series will be played at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. BCCI had announced a 16-man squad for the 5th Test. These players are currently involved in a warm-up game against Leicestershire, which will help in determining the Indian playing eleven that will go against the English…

ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will be played in October in Australia. After losing badly in the T20 World Cup 2021, India will look to make an emphatic return by lifting the trophy after 15 years. Currently, the Indian team is experimenting with the combinations they would like to field in the playing eleven at the World Cup. The recently concluded Indian Premier League has opened up a plethora of options for the selectors. Sanju Samson and Rahul Tripathi have finally been acknowledged by the BCCI selectors and included in the squad against Ireland. A lot will depend on the…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be against the likes of Indian players- Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara and Prasidh Krishna in the warm-up match scheduled between India and Leicestershire before India’s Test match against England. The Indian team is currently on tour to England and will face off the English line-up for the fifth and final Test of the series from 1st July 2022. The last Test of the series was postponed due to a covid scare. Currently, the Indian team is leading the series by 2-1 and has a chance of registering a Test series victory against…