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,…
Author: Virat Verma
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…
Lucknow Super Giants’ new mentor, Zaheer Khan, has endorsed the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) impact player rule, asserting that it benefits the overall development of Indian cricket. Zaheer assumed his role on Wednesday, succeeding Gautam Gambhir, who left in late 2023 to concentrate on his role as India’s head coach. At a press conference held at the team’s owner’s headquarters, Zaheer spoke in favour of the impact player rule, which was introduced during the 2023 IPL season. Despite some criticism from prominent players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma—Kohli citing it as disruptive and Rohit admitting he was “not a…
Ravichandran Ashwin made the challenging decision of selecting his all-time IPL XI, notably excluding some big names like Chris Gayle, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard. His squad features two former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammates and four Mumbai Indians (MI) stars. Speaking on Kris Srikkanth’s YouTube channel, Ashwin revealed his picks for the ultimate IPL team, which saw the omission of both Chris Gayle and David Warner. Instead, he chose Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the opening slots. Suresh Raina, known for his key role in CSK’s four IPL victories, was picked for the number three spot, while Suryakumar…
On Wednesday, Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, announced the appointment of former Indian fast-bowling great Zaheer Khan as the team’s new mentor. The Super Giants narrowly missed a playoff spot in the previous IPL season, ending on a low note amid speculation of a rift between Goenka and captain KL Rahul. A visibly frustrated Goenka during an on-field conversation after a loss fueled rumours of internal discord. Recent speculation has centred on potential player retentions and the upcoming mega auction, with uncertainty surrounding KL Rahul’s future. Another high-profile name linked with a move is Rohit Sharma,…
Harshit Rana has become a sensation in the Indian pace bowling department. He is being viewed as one of the most exciting prospects for the future of Indian Cricket Team. Rana is yet to make his debut for India not he has been in the plans for India. This article covers about the personal life of Harshit Rana. Let’s find out if he has a girlfriend or not. Harshit Rana Girlfriend Name Harshit Rana does not have a girlfriend at the moment. He is single and happy in his own space. There have been rumours about his love life but…
In the ever-evolving world of cricket, where speculation can spread like wildfire, KL Rahul has recently found himself at the center of intense rumors. Known for his elegance and versatility across all formats, the Indian cricketer stirred up social media with a mysterious Instagram story, prompting many to question if the 32-year-old was on the brink of retirement. Let’s take a closer look at the excitement surrounding this viral post and uncover the truth. The Social Media Uproar On August 22, 2024, KL Rahul posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story that read, “I have an announcement to make,…