The IPL 2025 mega auction is still several months away, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already started preparing for the retention process. IPL franchises have requested an increase in the number of players they can retain for the next three seasons. Different teams have varying opinions on how many players should be retained, with some suggesting that no players should be retained at all. It’s worth noting that in 2021, BCCI allowed a maximum of four players to be retained. According to a Cricbuzz report, BCCI has begun finalizing the retention policy. The final…
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England’s fast bowler Jimmy Anderson does not need an introduction. He is counted among the finest bowlers in cricket history. Recently, Jimmy Anderson played his last Test match against India. Following that, he bid farewell to his international career. Jimmy Anderson is the first fast bowler in the history of Test cricket to reach the milestone of 700 wickets. So far, no other fast bowler has achieved this milestone. Jimmy Anderson played in Tests, ODIs, and T20 formats for England, thus representing England in all three formats. Meanwhile, a video of Jimmy Anderson is rapidly going viral on social media.…
Rohit Sharma and his T20 World Cup-winning team are expected to remain in Barbados until at least Tuesday morning (Indian time) due to Hurricane Beryl. According to the US National Hurricane Center, as of 2 pm IST on July 1, Beryl was a Category 3 hurricane located approximately 180 km south of Barbados, with wind speeds of 195 kmph. The hurricane is forecasted to intensify to a Category 3 again, with wind speeds reaching 215 kmph within the next 12 hours. However, Barbados is likely to be out of its direct influence by that time. The Indian cricket team, which…
Dinesh Karthik (DK) officially announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), on June 1. However, just 30 days later, DK has been given a significant responsibility in the IPL. He has been appointed as the batting coach and mentor of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team. In a social media post, RCB shared the news, stating, “Welcoming our keeper back in every sense, Dinesh Karthik returns to RCB in a new avatar. DK will be the batting coach and mentor of the RCB men’s team. You can take a man out of cricket,…
India defeated South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final by 7 runs on Sunday. This ended the 17 year wait for a T20 World Cup trophy for India. Every player played their part in the win but some more than others. In particular, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Suryakumar Yadav helped India win the final. Several players were awarded for their excellent performace in the tournament. Here, we have covered everything about the T20 World Cup 2024 awards. Suryakumar Yadav won the award for ‘Smart Catch of the Match’ In the final…
India has won the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in a thrilling match. Kohli’s fighting knock, Axar’s all-round brilliance, Bumrah and Arshdeep’s tight bowling, Surya’s catch and Hardik’s superb bowling made history. This time, the winning team, India, received double the prize money compared to 2007. Dhoni’s team in 2007 received ₹9.84 crore, whereas Rohit’s bunch received ₹20.42 crore this time. The prize money in the T20 World Cup 2024 was awarded to honour the hardwork and performance of the players. India, the T20 World Champion, received a hefty prize of $2.45 million (approximately ₹20.42 crore). Meanwhile, the…
The ICC concluded the 2024 T20 World Cup by announcing its team of the tournament, which featured six players from the victorious Indian team. Despite India’s win over South Africa in the final, none of the South African players made it into the XI. Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, topped the list for his outstanding batting performances, while Suryakumar Yadav also earned a spot for his contributions in the middle-order. India’s bowling unit was prominently featured, with Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya recognized for their roles. Led by Rohit Sharma, India ended an 11-year wait and clinched their…
BCCI secretary Jay Shah praised India’s historic victory in the T20 World Cup and announced a prize of Rs 125 crore for the team. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final in Barbados to clinch their second T20 world title. Shah highlighted Rohit Sharma’s leadership, emphasizing that India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup without losing a match. He commended the team for proving their critics wrong with stellar performances, calling their journey inspirational. Shah also announced the prize money on social media, acknowledging the team’s talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.…
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting, renowned for his three-time World Cup victories with Australia and coaching experience in the Indian Premier League, will share his winning insights with the South African team ahead of their maiden T20 World Cup final against India. After a dominant semi-final performance against Afghanistan, South Africa faces the challenge of an unbeaten Indian side in their quest for a historic first ICC trophy in T20 cricket. Ponting’s guidance aims to bolster the Proteas’ preparation for the high-stakes match in Barbados on Saturday. Ponting’s message is straightforward: he encourages the South African side not to shy…
The T20 World Cup final will be played between India and the South African team. While the Indian team will be playing their third T20 World Cup final, this will be the first time for the South African team. This has boosted the morale of the South African team. Former stalwart AB de Villiers has also expressed his happiness at the South African team reaching the final and hopes that this time our team will win the T20 World Cup. AB has shared story videos on social media, expressing his desire. AB de Villiers Shared his Prediction on Instagram AB…