Author: Divyansh Mishra

In the first Test against India, former West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards emphasized the need of power-hitting by delivering an amazing inning. Richard led West Indies to an unforgettable Test victory over India at Kingston’s Sabina Park by scoring 61 runs on 36 balls on this day (February 28, 1983). West Indies took a four-wicket victory in that contest based on Richards’ abundant second innings batting. India was in the West Indies for a five-match Test series, and the hosts dazzled in the first game at Kingston Jamaica to carry the match. India batted first and managed 251 runs…

India are sweating over captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness as they reportedly nurse a hamstring injury just days before their last Group A match of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Rohit appeared to have hurt himself while fielding in Dubai’s second game of the tournament against next-door Pakistan. Rohit was off the field for a bit during the match and during his absence vice-captain Shubman Gill was noticed running the field. Still, the experienced opener came back later to resume control and hit a fast knock at the top of the India successful chase. Rohit was the sole batter…

A day after a report claimed that Shubman Gill might be under the weather and consequently skipped India’s training session on Wednesday, the BCCI management has clarified that the star opener is indeed healthy and was absent because he opted to practice at the ICC Cricket Academy on Thursday instead. India play their matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai as per the Hybrid Model. However, he opted for a private training session on Thursday with some members of the support staff and net bowlers. He batted for about two hours facing throwdowns specialists Raghu and Nuwan, as well…

Kerala’s medium-pacer Eden Apple Tom picked up three wickets while bowling economically on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha played at their home ground. One would be intrigued with his name; still, by the end of the second day of the iconic clash, Eden ensured that the audience would carry on the discussion on his bowling. After having felt good about getting the crucial wicket of Karun Nair on Day 1, Kerala were relentless on Day 2 in the first session, with their pace trio of MD Nidheesh, Eden, and NM Basil looked outstanding. “My name…

The once-great Pakistani fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz is lavish in his praise for Jasprit Bumrah, expressing that, currently amongst all cricketers, the best bowler going around is the 31-year-old from Ahmedabad. Bumrah had to withdraw from the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 in February the same year due to lower back pain, and he retains his No. 1 position on the ICC Test bowler’s rankings. It was Bumrah who was critical in India’s clinching the T20 World Cup title in 2024. In recognition of his outstanding performance in Tests and T20Is last year, Bumrah collected the ICC Cricketer of the Year…

Considering the numbers, it’s not hard for everyone to understand how Hashmatullah Shahidi, captain of the Afghanistan Cricket Team, felt irritated at the reminder of Glenn Maxwell’s special double-century against the team during the 2023 World Cup ahead of their face-off with Australia for the 2025 Champions Trophy on Friday. Shahidi, while addressing the media, stated that knock is now “part of history,” and Afghanistan was not in Pakistan “only to play with Maxwell” and rather prepared for “the whole Australian team.” Maxwell’s batsmanship lifted Australia from the dire position of 91/7 in the chase of 292 with a once-in-a-generation…

It has to be Bird Island Cricket Stadium’s and Pakistan’s unwanted record that on Thursday, February 27, the Pakistan team, which is led by Mohammad Rizwan, joined the elite group of ICC Champions Trophy history as the first host nation that has exited the tournament without any wins. The team was shocked by New Zealand, who beat the Pakistan side by 60 runs in a tournament opener at National Stadium in Karachi on February 19, and India mopped the floor with Pakistan on February 23, winning by six wickets as they chased a target of 242 in 42.3 overs. On…

The legendary English batsman and former captain has joined his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals as a mentor of the franchise. This was confirmed by the franchise with a press release on Thursday, 27th February. The 44-year-old will join a mighty support staff for Delhi Capitals, including Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, Head coach Hemang Badani, Assistant coach Matthew Mott, and bowling coach Munaf Patel. “We are glad to have KP back with us as our team mentor. He is a Delhi boy and has played for us earlier, so it’s fantastic to have him back in…

Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistani pacer, stated that just the way one admires Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for their lifestyle, star Indian batter Virat Kohli can also be called a complete package”. On February 23, Kohli was able to push aside poor form to score an unbeaten 100, thereby helping India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets. It was Kohli’s 51st ODI hundred and his 82nd across formats, as India qualified for the semifinals with a second win in two games. “Why do people love Ronaldo? Why do they love Messi? Ronaldo is special; look at his lifestyle. Look…

Since Afghanistan has performed well at various ODI and T20 World Cups, coach Jonathan Trott emphasizes that Australia won’t take them lightly anymore in their Champions Trophy 2025 match on Friday as they vie for a semi-final spot. Afghanistan won against England by eight runs in Lahore on the 4th of October, and this victory reflects their aspirations to be among the final four-match preparation. Trott’s side is certain to face tough competition in Friday’s Champions Trophy 2025 match, especially since a chance to qualify for the semi-finals is at stake. They played against England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to…