James Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, has expressed a desire to continue his cricket career, potentially through white ball formats. At 42, Anderson recently retired from international cricket following England’s victory against the West Indies at Lord’s in July. Although he has taken on a coaching and mentoring role with England, suggesting his playing days might be over, he remains open to extending his career in shorter formats of the game. Anderson, who has 704 wickets in 188 Tests, shared with the Press Association, “I might be in a bit of denial because I’m well aware…
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Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is widely regarded as one of the top spinners in white-ball cricket. While his teammates Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins secured lucrative contracts after their 2023 ODI World Cup win on Indian soil, Zampa was retained by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) but ultimately decided to withdraw from IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. Now, Zampa has shifted his focus away from franchise cricket and is eyeing a Test debut, especially after receiving a two-year contract from Cricket Australia. Zampa made his IPL debut with the now-defunct Rising Pune Super Giants (RPS), where he recorded a remarkable…
Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant will remain with the team for IPL 2025, as confirmed by Sourav Ganguly. This follows speculation that the wicketkeeper-batter might leave DC and join CSK for the next edition of the tournament. However, these rumors have been dispelled, with Pant set to continue leading the Capitals. Rishabh Pant to Stay with DC for IPL 2025 According to One India Bengali, Sourav Ganguly mentioned in an interview that Rishabh Pant will continue playing for DC. After being sidelined for nearly a year due to a serious car accident, Pant returned to captain DC in IPL 2024,…
The Tamil Nadu state government has unveiled plans to construct the largest cricket stadium in India, to be located in Coimbatore. This ambitious project will mark Tamil Nadu’s second international-standard venue, following the renowned M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The stadium is part of a broader initiative to enhance cricket infrastructure in the state, fulfilling a commitment made by Chief Minister MK Stalin during the April parliamentary elections. State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin are leading the project, emphasizing its role in nurturing local talent and elevating Tamil Nadu’s status in…
Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed strong criticism against the Right to Match (RTM) rule in the IPL auction, calling it the most unfair rule for players. The RTM card previously allowed franchises to match the highest bid for a player they owned in the previous season, thereby retaining him. Although franchises were previously given two or three RTM cards, the rule was discontinued in the IPL 2022 mega auction to allow new franchises Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants to pick top players from a larger pool. With discussions about player retention limits and the possible reintroduction of…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to revise the retention rules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mega auction scheduled between December and February 2025. Teams may be allowed to retain up to six players, a significant increase from the four-player limit set during the 2022 mega auction, which also had no Right to Match (RTM) provision. The IPL will continue with its controversial impact player rule for the upcoming season. Additionally, reports suggest that former India head coach Rahul Dravid may join Rajasthan Royals as their new coach. Despite some franchises…
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The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Friday unveiled the official logo of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) during a ceremony held here. The logo was launched by international cricketer and KCL icon Sanju Samson, in the presence of team franchises participating in the league. The event also featured the unveiling of the individual franchise logos, marking a significant milestone in the build-up to the much-anticipated league. According to a release issued by the KCA, the player auction for the Kerala Cricket League is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 10, at the Hyatt Regency, starting at 10 AM. The…
The Indian cricket team is set to play a two-day, day-night tour match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI between the first two Tests of the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. The series between India and Australia, which kicks off on November 22 in Perth, marks the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two cricketing giants will compete in a five-Test series. To prepare for the day-night Test in Adelaide, the Indian team will face the Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1, as announced by Cricket Australia on…
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team faced a significant defeat, losing by 110 runs to Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 7 (Wednesday). This loss marked a 2-0 series defeat for India, their first bilateral series loss in the 50-over format in 27 years. Former Pakistan cricketer Tanvir Ahmed took the opportunity to troll both the Indian team and their head coach, Gautam Gambhir. Tanvir Ahmed Trolls Team India Tanvir Ahmed, known for his frequent critiques of Harbhajan Singh and Team India, particularly regarding…