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Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming will be the coach of Dallas-based Major League Cricket (MLC) club Texas Super Kings (TSK), which announced its partnership with IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Four-time IPL champions, CSK had recently said that they would make a “major announcement” with regard to their association with the new T20 … Read More “Stephen Fleming To Be Texas Super Kings Coach In Major League Cricket In US” »
Rahul Dravid was made India’s head coach in 2021© BCCI/Sportzpics Current India head coach Rahul Dravid remains one of the most respected figures in the sport. Dravid came into the Indian team as the head coach after Ravi Shastri decided to step aside in 2021. Under Dravid’s guidance, India have done well but failed to … Read More “Rahul Dravid “Has An Advantage…”: Ravi Shastri’s Verdict On Legend’s Tenure As Indian Cricket Team Coach” »
The second one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland was called off due to rain in Sylhet on Monday after the home side posted their highest-ever ODI total. The rain prevented Ireland from starting their innings after the hosts reached 349-6 thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim‘s century, the fastest ODI ton by a Bangladeshi batsman. Match officials … Read More “Bangladesh-Ireland Second ODI Washed Out After Record Innings” »
The Adani Foundation, the CSR arm of the Adani Group, invited 50 women from the urban slum communities to experience and enjoy the colorful environment that the Women’s Premier League provides. These women, visiting a cricket stadium for the first time ever, were visibly excited to be at the iconic Brabourne Stadium, at the Cricket … Read More “Women From Urban Slums Invited To Watch Gujarat Giants Play In WPL” »
Australian pacer and ‘Man of the Match’ mitchell starc said the early inroads he made into the Indian batting lineup during powerplay made his bowling partners attack more aggressively, resulting in the hosts being bundled out for 117 in just 26 overs during the second ODI in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. India suffered one of their … Read More “‘Wickets In Powerplay Allowed Us To Attack Even More’: Mitchell Starc After 5-Wicket Haul In 2nd ODI vs India” »
The moment Muhammad Shami bowled the first ball of his second spell, it felt as if everything has fallen into place. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja‘s star turn with the bat might have got India a five-wicket haul against Australia in the first ODI but the credit for restricting visitors to an achievable total goes … Read More ““My Mindset Was To…”: Mohammed Shami On Bowling Strategy In 1st ODI vs Australia” »
Ireland to host Team India for a three-match T20I series set to be played in Malahide between August 18-23, before visiting England for a three-match ODI tour from September 20 to 26. Cricket Ireland on Friday announced a bumper international schedule for 2023, with the home white-ball series against Bangladesh and India lined up. Ireland … Read More “Ireland Host India In Three-Match T20I Series In August” »
Ashleigh Gardner justified her top billing among the overseas recruits with a superb all-round performance that ensured a hard-fought 11-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a Women’s Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday. After setting a below-par target of 148 for Delhi Capitals to win, Gujarat fought back well with an inspired show with … Read More “WPL 2023, DC vs GG: Ashleigh Gardner’s All-Round Show Powers Gujarat Giants To 11-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals” »
Mitchell Marsh feels having more allrounders will provide Australia “flexibility and depth” which will be key as they look to experiment with their line-up in the ODI series, keeping in mind the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India. India will host the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November this year and the three-ODI series beginning … Read More “India Is “Always A Difficult Place To Win”: Mitchell Marsh Ahead Of ODI Series” »
Buoyed by Virat Kohli’s pep talk, Royal Challengers Bangalore continued to fight for another day as they notched their maiden five-wicket victory over UP Warriors after five consecutive defeats in the Women’s Premier League. in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. After a collective show from their bowlers led by Ellyse Perry, whose 3/16 ensured UP Warriorz … Read More “WPL 2023, UPW vs RCB: Kanika Ahuja, Ellyse Perry Star As Royal Challengers Bangalore Beat UP Warriorz For First Win” »