Delhi Capitals appear set to pass on appointing Sourav Ganguly as their next head coach, despite his expressed interest and a recent parting of ways with Ricky Ponting after seven seasons. In a recent interview with Bengali Daily Aajkaal, Ganguly voiced his desire to transition into coaching, even mentioning efforts to recruit England’s promising talent Jamie Smith for DC’s SA20 side, Pretoria Capitals. However, DC seems reluctant to burden Ganguly, who currently serves as their Director of Cricket overseeing multiple franchise responsibilities including the ILT20 team Dubai Capitals and Pretoria Capitals in the SA T20 league. “The team needs a…
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Gautam Gambhir is set to take over as the head coach of the Indian team, replacing Rahul Dravid. He will start his new role with the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka at the end of this month. Gambhir has previously been a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. Currently, India’s young team is participating in a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, and Indian fast bowler Avesh Khan has shared his experience with the newly appointed coach. Avesh, who is part of the Indian team for the series against Zimbabwe, said that Gambhir’s…
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as India’s next head coach, replacing Rahul Dravid. Gambhir, who served as mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024, will now step down from this position. Gambhir previously led KKR both as captain and mentor, guiding them to success, including three championships. His absence will pose a challenge for the team, as acknowledged by Kolkata’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit, marking a transitional period for KKR and potentially impacting the Indian team as well. Also read: Changes to Retention Rules for IPL 2025: How Many Players Can Each Team Retain?…
Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has demanded that former player and Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid be awarded the highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. Dravid’s tenure as coach ended after the T20 World Cup final, where he concluded his term by leading the team to victory in the tournament. During Dravid’s coaching period, India achieved several milestones, including being runners-up in the World Test Championship (WTC) and the 2023 ODI World Cup. Additionally, under his leadership, the team also won the Asia Cup. Besides his coaching contributions, Dravid has made numerous contributions to Indian cricket. He served as…
The conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has sparked early discussions and preparations for IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in a thrilling final, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad to claim the coveted title. With the season wrapped up, all eyes are now on the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, an event expected to bring significant changes and reshuffles across all franchises. Leading up to the Mega Auction, the process of player retention has become a focal point of debate and negotiation between the teams and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). As per current reports,…
Ahead of the IND vs ZIM T20 series, Shubman Gill is set to lead a young Indian team against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Following the retirements of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja post-India’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup win, this series presents an opportunity for emerging talents to shine. Zimbabwe, looking to upset the odds, will host all five matches at the Harare Sports Club. Harare Sports Club Pitch Report The Harare Sports Club pitch offers an excellent playing surface for cricket, benefiting both bowlers and batsmen equally. Known for its hard surface…
After winning the T20 World Cup, the Indian team has finally arrived back in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had arranged a special flight for Rohit Sharma’s team and media personnel to return home. Air India’s flight AIC24WC (Air India Champions 24 World Cup) landed in India this morning. It is noteworthy that Rohit Sharma-led team, his support staff, some BCCI officials, and families of players were stranded in Barbados due to Tropical Storm Beryl. The team had clinched the title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final on Saturday. Since then,…
The Indian cricket team, which has won the T20 World Cup, is returning home. Fans are eager to know how Team India will be welcomed and whether there will be a victory parade. These are some of the questions on the minds of Indian cricket fans. However, one thing has become clear now: the Indian team’s return. After defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on June 29, Rohit Sharma and his team are heading back to India. According to information from ‘Aaj Tak’, the Indian team will fly directly to Delhi, with…
India and USA have faced each other in 0 T20 matches so far. India has won 0, while the USA has won 0 matches in their head-to-head clashes. No matches ended without a result. India vs USA T20 Head To Head Total Matches0India Won0USA Won0No Result0Highest Score by India–Highest Score by USA–Lowest Score by India–Lowest Score by USA–India Won Batting First–India Won Batting Second–USA Won Batting First–USA Won Batting Second– India vs USA T20 Head To Head Player Records CriteriaPlayerTeamStatMost Runs—Most Wickets—Highest Score—Best Bowling Figure—Best Strike Rate—Highest Batting Avg—Best Economy Rate—Best Bowling Avg— Also read: PAK vs CAN T20 Head…
Pakistan and Canada have faced each other in 1 T20 match so far. Pakistan has won 1, while Canada has won 0 matches in their head-to-head clashes. No matches ended without a result. PAK vs CAN T20 Head To Head Total Matches1PAK Won1CAN Won0No Result0Highest Score by PAK–Highest Score by CAN–Lowest Score by PAK–Lowest Score by CAN–PAK Won Batting First–PAK Won Batting Second–CAN Won Batting First–CAN Won Batting Second– PAK vs CAN T20 Head To Head Player Records CriteriaPlayerTeamStatMost RunsSalman Butt Pakistan 74 RunsMost WicketsHarvir Baidwan Canada 3 WicketsHighest ScoreSalman Butt Pakistan74 RunsBest Bowling FigureHarvir Baidwan Canada3/15Best Strike RateShahid Afridi…