The Indian team is currently on their tour of Australia, playing a five-match Test series under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won the first Test, lost the second, and the third Test ended in a draw. The series is currently tied at 1-1. The third match of the series will be the Boxing Day Test, to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26. The match will begin at 5:00 AM IST, with the toss taking place half an hour before. Will Ashwin’s absence affect the team? After the draw in the Gabba Test, Indian star spinner Ravichandran…
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England has announced its squad for both the upcoming India tour and the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted in Pakistan. Notably, Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad. England recently toured New Zealand and will now travel to India for a series. In early 2025, England will play a five-match T20 series and a three-match ODI series against India. The T20 series will begin on January 22 with a match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. England’s ODI squad for the India tour and ICC Champions Trophy: Also Read- Report Claims No Champions Trophy 2025 Final in…
Here’s an important update on the full schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The tournament’s first match could be played between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19. The second match might feature India and Bangladesh. South Africa’s first match could be against Afghanistan, potentially held in Karachi. Three cities in Pakistan may host the Champions Trophy matches: Karachi, Lahore, and possibly Rawalpindi. Team India will play three group matches in the Champions Trophy. The first match could be against Bangladesh, the second against Pakistan, and the third against New Zealand. The final group match may take place on March…
Rajat Patidar has emerged as a strong contender for the captaincy of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 after leading Madhya Pradesh to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 final. Speaking ahead of his team’s clash against Mumbai in the tournament final, Patidar shared his aspirations to captain RCB. “If I get an opportunity to lead RCB, that is what I am there for, and I will be happy. But it all depends on the franchise,” Patidar said, highlighting his enthusiasm for the role. The star batter credited his coach Chandrakant Pandit for shaping his leadership skills. “I…
Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan faced heavy criticism from fans after his knock of 74 off 62 balls in the first T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. Despite his efforts, Pakistan fell short by 12 runs while chasing a target of 184, leaving fans frustrated with Rizwan’s slow strike rate of 119.35, which consumed over half of the innings. South Africa set a challenging total of 183, driven by David Miller’s explosive 82 off 40 balls. In response, Pakistan’s chase lacked momentum, with Rizwan’s cautious approach further slowing things down. The skipper reached his fifty off 50 balls in the…
After Australia’s victory over India at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, captain Pat Cummins addressed the verbal exchange between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the day-night Test. The incident added some drama to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Siraj aggressively sending off Head after dismissing him for a counter-attacking century. Following Head’s dismissal, Siraj made a gesture, and Head responded with words of his own. The Australian crowd responded by booing Siraj. In a post-match press conference, Cummins said, “To be honest, they (India) can do whatever they want. I’m more worried about our boys, but like always, I thought our…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is set to be an exciting edition, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) focusing on unsold overseas cricketers from the IPL 2025 auction. To enhance the competitiveness and global appeal of the league, franchise owners have submitted a list of these unsold stars to the PCB for inclusion in the PSL 2025 draft. However, the overlapping schedules of the IPL and PSL will intensify competition for top players, sparking significant discussions about the future of both leagues. The PSL 2025 is scheduled from April 17 to May 20, overlapping with the IPL, which runs…
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) may have discovered their next potential leader in Rajat Patidar, whose stellar performances and leadership skills are making waves. While Virat Kohli has always been the face of RCB’s leadership, Patidar’s recent rise could position him as a strong contender to take over the reins in IPL 2025. Rajat Patidar’s Outstanding Form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Rajat Patidar has been a standout performer for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). With scores of 78, 62, 68, 4, and 36 in his last five innings, Patidar has showcased his consistency and…
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has hinted at Rishabh Pant’s potential batting position after the franchise secured the star wicketkeeper-batter during the IPL 2025 auction last month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when LSG acquired him for a staggering INR 27 crore. This move marks Pant’s second IPL home after spending eight seasons with Delhi Capitals. Goenka recently shared that Pant could either open the innings or bat at No. 3 for Lucknow in the upcoming season. He also mentioned other potential opening combinations, including South Africa’s T20I captain Aiden…
The IPL 2025 mega auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, where Indian fast bowler Deepak Chahar was bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹9.25 crore. With this decision, Deepak’s seven-season-long association with Chennai Super Kings came to an end. This moment was quite emotional for Deepak. Before the IPL 2025 auction, Chennai had decided not to retain him. It’s worth mentioning that Chennai Super Kings retained five players. Deepak Chahar had been an important player for Chennai Super Kings in the previous season. For IPL 2025, Chennai retained Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesa Pathirana, Shivam…