Preparations for the IPL 2025 mega auction are underway, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make an official announcement regarding player retention soon. Media reports suggest that the board may make this announcement on Thursday, although no official information has been released yet. Meeting Between BCCI and FranchisesRecently, BCCI officials met with the owners of all ten IPL franchises to discuss player retention. Most teams expressed a desire to retain five to six players, believing that keeping veteran players would help secure their brand value. Retention of Four Players Before IPL 2022Before IPL…
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The excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is growing as Pakistan enhances its preparations to host the tournament. An ICC delegation recently inspected key venues, including Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and National Stadium in Karachi, expressing satisfaction with security measures and infrastructure improvements. Gaddafi Stadium, set to host the final, is undergoing significant renovations funded by a Rs12.80 billion upgrade, which includes enhancing seating and modernizing facilities. The PCB is also planning to build a new hotel nearby for teams. Also Read: Pakistan Super League To Clash With IPL 2025 Due To Champions Trophy’s Schedule Security…
The excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is mounting as fans and franchises eagerly await the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) to announce the new retention policy. Key questions about the number of retentions allowed and the maximum number of overseas players that can be retained by each franchise are yet to be answered. The IPL 2025 auction is scheduled for December, but according to Cricbuzz, the BCCI’s announcement of the retention policy, originally expected by the end of August, may be delayed. Franchises might have until November 15 to finalize their picks. Also Read:…
In a major development, cricketers from India and Pakistan may unite to form a dream Playing XI as cricketing bodies consider reviving the star-studded Afro-Asia Cup. The Afro-Asia Cup, held in 2005 and 2007, featured two teams: Asia XI, comprising top cricketers from the subcontinent, and Africa XI, made up of players from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and other neighbouring countries. After two successful editions, the tournament was suspended due to tensions between India and Pakistan, exacerbated by the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which halted bilateral series between the two nations. With Jay Shah set to become the new ICC…
The England Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, scheduled from 7 October to 28 October this year. Ben Stokes, currently recovering from a calf injury, will captain the side in the three-match series. Durham pacer Brydon Carse and Essex wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox have received their maiden call-ups for the series. Spinners Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach also make their return to the Ben Stokes-led squad after previously being out of the Test team. England is currently sixth in the World Test Championship standings, having played 16 matches in the ongoing WTC…
The pitch at Edinburgh’s Grange Cricket Club presented a challenge for batters during the second T20I between Scotland and Australia, making scoring difficult compared to the first match. However, Josh Inglis rose above the conditions, setting a new record for the fastest T20I century by an Australian with a blazing 43-ball hundred. His outstanding performance was instrumental in Australia’s commanding 70-run victory, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Travis Head, coming off a century in the first game, was dismissed for a golden duck, but Inglis quickly took control. He smashed seven fours and seven sixes,…
On the first day of the Duleep Trophy 2024, Musheer Khan’s resilient unbeaten century led India B to a solid position. At Stumps, India B were 202/7 in 79 overs, with Musheer Khan making a crucial 105* off 227 balls, featuring 10 fours and 2 sixes. He was well-supported by Navdeep Saini, who was unbeaten on 29* from 74 deliveries. India A’s bowlers, including Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, and Avesh Khan, each claimed two wickets, but were unable to dismiss the remaining India B batsmen. Meanwhile, India C ended Day 1 at 91/4 in 33 overs, trailing India D by…
On Tuesday, the BCCI announced the appointment of former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra as a selector for the men’s cricket team, replacing Salil Ankola in the five-member panel. Ratra will represent the North Zone in the committee led by Ajit Agarkar. This appointment aligns with the convention of having selectors from different zones, following a period when the selection panel had two members from the West Zone, including Ankola. A BCCI statement noted: “The Cricket Advisory Committee of the BCCI has named Mr. Ajay Ratra as the newest member of the Men’s Selection Committee, replacing Mr. Salil Ankola. Mr. Ratra…
As senior Indian players gear up for the first round of the Duleep Trophy starting September 5, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a clear objective evident through its squad selection: the need for emerging fast bowlers. While India’s top pace bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and supported by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, are among the best globally, issues such as Bumrah’s frequent rest periods, Shami’s ongoing fitness concerns, and Siraj’s inconsistent performances have prompted the BCCI to focus on developing future talents. The BCCI has selected over 20 pacers across the four Duleep…
Afghanistan cricket’s star player, Rashid Khan, will step away from Test cricket in the near future to focus on recovering from a back injury, following surgery last year. A source from the Afghanistan Cricket Board revealed that this decision was mutually agreed upon by Rashid and the team management due to his ongoing back issues. Earlier this week, Rashid was left out of the preliminary squad for the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand, scheduled to take place in Greater Noida from September 9. After the ODI World Cup in India last October-November, Rashid underwent back surgery and was sidelined…