The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place in Pakistan, marking the return of an ICC tournament to the country after a long hiatus. This edition of the Champions Trophy will feature eight teams, and one of them has qualified for the first time: Afghanistan. Recently, Afghanistan has demonstrated strong performances across all formats. Afghanistan Defeats Three Former Champions The teams for the 2025 Champions Trophy include those that finished in the top 8 of the ODI World Cup 2023 points table (including Pakistan). Pakistan qualified as the host nation. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Afghanistan performed exceptionally…
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Afghanistan might be an inexperienced team, but as they face New Zealand in the one-off Test at Greater Noida, the ‘hosts’ could even be considered favourites. The sub-continent conditions are expected to favor Afghanistan more than the Kiwis. However, the absence of Rashid Khan due to a recent back surgery is a major setback for Afghanistan. There is also uncertainty regarding Ibrahim Zadran’s participation after his ankle injury. For New Zealand, they must decide between Will Young and Devon Conway for the second opening spot alongside Tom Latham, with Michael Bracewell expected to make his return. When will the Afghanistan…
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made his comeback as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19. Pant returns to Test cricket after nearly 20 months, following injuries sustained in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will lead the side, while Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are both included in the squad. Akash Deep has been named, and young pacer Yash Dayal earned his maiden call-up. Pant last played in a Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur from December 22-25, 2022, before being involved in a road accident on…
Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for implementing the Decision Review System (DRS) in domestic cricket. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Ashwin noted that DRS could significantly benefit batters by helping them refine their technique, which is crucial for international cricket. He cited an example from the Duleep Trophy 2024, where India D’s Ricky Bhui was dismissed by Manav Suthar. Ashwin highlighted a major technical flaw in Bhui’s defensive shot, which might have gone unnoticed without DRS. Also read: Moeen Ali Suddenly Announces Retirement from…
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of England’s white-ball squads for the upcoming home series against Australia. Ali, who had previously retired twice from Test cricket, played a key role for England in both the ODI World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024. In an interview with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail, Ali reflected on his decision to step away, stating that playing for England had been the best experience of his life. However, he recognized that it was time to let the team evolve. He clarified that his…
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The Legends League Cricket is returning with a thrilling new edition, starting with an exciting match between Harbhajan Singh’s Manipal Tigers and Irfan Pathan’s Konark Suryas Odisha on September 20. This franchise-based tournament will feature 25 games played by six teams, culminating in a grand final on October 16. The tournament will take place across four cities: Jodhpur, Surat, Jammu, and Srinagar. “Legends League Cricket has consistently delivered top-tier competition, cricketing action, and fair play throughout all its matches. As league commissioner, my role is to ensure that the cricketing operations are managed efficiently, and this season will be no…
Pakistan experienced a historic 2-0 Test series loss to Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking their first-ever series defeat to the Bangla Tigers in Test cricket. Led by Shan Masood, the Pakistani team faced intense criticism after losing the first Test, and the whitewash intensified the scrutiny. Former batter Salman Butt criticized experts who suggested improving strike rates in Test cricket, calling them “illiterates of cricket” on his YouTube channel. Butt questioned the focus on strike rates, pointing out that players like Joe Root, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma do not play with such urgency. He emphasized the importance of batting long…
As anticipation grows for the upcoming Test series between India and Bangladesh, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of Team India’s squad. The series is set to commence on September 19 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. The BCCI is expected to reveal the squad after the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024, which runs from September 5 to 8. Top domestic players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul will showcase their skills during the Duleep Trophy, influencing their selection for the Bangladesh series. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will assess these performances to…