Author: Divyansh Mishra

India has got support from Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to shift the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) from Dhaka, according to Cricbuzz. It has become a big issue between India and Pakistan with big implications on the next Asia Cup. The AGM to be chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was to be held in Dhaka on July 24-25. But BCCI wanted a change of venue and now they have got two key allies. For the meeting to take place, three full (Test playing) members have to attend and this has been a big blow…

Trent Boult is New Zealand’s star fast bowler and is known for breaking batting lineups. He has bowled some magic spells in all formats. With his swing, rhythm and ability to get early wickets, Boult is a nightmare for any batting order. Here are five of his best performances. 1. Trent Boult 4-13 vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2022 In October 2022, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, Trent Boult took his career best T20I figures of 4-13 against Sri Lanka at the SCG. While defending a target of 168, he took two wickets in his…

Sajid Khan, Pakistan’s top spinner, has a broken thumb. The 31-year-old was in UK with Pakistan Shaheens for their short tour of England. He got injured during training at Onbridge School Ground in Kent. Geo Super reports that scans confirmed a fracture in his right thumb. This happened a day before Pakistan Shaheens’ first match against Professional County Club Select XI. Sajid has been asked to return to Pakistan soon for treatment at National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. PCB hasn’t announced who will replace Sajid. Sajid is a key Test bowler for Pakistan. This is a big blow for…

MS Dhoni is 44 and still surprises us with his fitness and what he has achieved. Even after he stopped playing international cricket in 2020, the old India captain is still important in the IPL. His quick movements are proof that he really cares about himself. Dhoni sets an example with his habits. He recently said that Indians, young and old, are not as fit as they used to be. He said at a function in Ranchi that he makes sure his daughter is active. Dhoni said that kids are not as active as they were, so Indians are less…

Ravi Shastri, the former India head coach and commentator, is high on Washington Sundar. He believes Sundar can be a true all-rounder for India. Sundar, 25, had a memorable Test debut at the Gabba in 2021. He has played 11 Tests, taken 30 wickets and scored 545 runs. He also did well in the Lord’s Test, taking four wickets in England’s second innings. Shastri, himself a former Indian all-rounder, praised Sundar, “He can be a good player for India for many years.” I’ve always liked Washington, Shastri said on The ICC Review. From the first time I saw him, I…

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) is coming back for its second edition, starting August 2. The women’s competition will be held between August 17 and August 24. This season, there will be eight men’s teams and four women’s teams competing and the league is really trying to keep things fair, give new players a chance, and make it fun for the fans. The tournament will kick off with a ceremony, followed by the first men’s game. The final is scheduled for August 31 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate, or something unexpected happens, September…

England have announced their team for the 4th Test against India. Liam Dawson, 35, comes in for the injured Shoaib Bashir and there are no other changes. Bashir hurt his left hand while trying to field a ball off his own bowling from Ravindra Jadeja in the Lord’s Test. Despite the injury he stayed on the field and took the final wicket of Mohammed Siraj to help England win by 22 runs. He’s had surgery and will be out for a few weeks. Dawson got the nod over Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed and all-rounder Jacob Bethell. England have decided not…

Irfan Pathan, the former all-rounder, spoke about the selection woes India is facing before the fourth Test against England in Manchester, starting Wednesday. Injuries and some players’ poor form has given the team a selection headache. India is down 1-2 in the five-match series and needs to win after losing the third Test by 22 runs. Karun Nair’s spot in the team is under scanner after he didn’t perform well at Lord’s. He has scored 131 runs at an average of 21.83, while other Indian batters have scored easily. Like Ravichandran Ashwin, Pathan said Nair hasn’t played badly; he has…

According to ESPNcricinfo, former England bowler Steve Harmison has given his thoughts on what to expect from the Old Trafford pitch for the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England, starting on Wednesday. India are 1-2 down in the series so this game is crucial. If they lose here they lose the series. Historically the Manchester pitch was known for pace and bounce. In recent years it’s been slower. Given the forecast is for rain Harmison hopes for some showers to liven up the pitch and give the fast bowlers something to work with. If it’s going…

Bangladesh won the first T20I against Pakistan on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. After their good show against Sri Lanka in T20Is, they beat Pakistan and lead the series 1-0. Pakistan batted first but struggled on the slow pitch and were bowled out for 110. This is the first time Bangladesh have bowled out Pakistan in a T20I. Bangladesh lost some early wickets in response but Parvez Hossain Emon’s fifty made the chase easy. Second T20I is a must win for Pakistan. It will be at the same venue as the first match. Let’s see the pitch and weather…