In a surprising move, India has added spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar to their squad for the second and third Tests against New Zealand, to be held in Pune and Mumbai. The decision came shortly after Sundar’s exceptional performance in the Ranji Trophy, where he scored a remarkable 152 against Delhi, solidifying his reputation as a capable all-rounder. Sundar’s Recent Performance Earns Him a Spot The Tamil Nadu cricketer, who has played four Tests for India, all in 2021, became a significant contributor to India’s iconic win at the Gabba, Brisbane. His recent exploits in the domestic circuit, particularly his 152-run…
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After the immense success of the Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the women’s version of the tournament, called the Women’s Premier League, in 2023. And it turned out to be another masterstroke by the Indian Board. The WPL took the world by storm and went on to surpass other women’s leagues. The WPL’s success has certainly pushed the board to make the third edition even grander. The cricket lovers are eagerly waiting for its latest edition, which will be held in 2025. The third edition will bring more big names into the…
Virat Kohli is the face of Indian cricket. The star batter inspires many budding cricketers across the world with his performances and, of course, his top-notch fitness. Kohli is one of the fittest cricketers among his current peers, which is evident from his running between the wickets and mind-blowing fielding efforts. The reason behind his agility on the field lies in his diet regime, including the water he drinks. Being an athlete, Kohli needs to follow a strict diet plan along with the water he drinks to keep him energised and hydrated. But you will be shocked to know the…
The ICC Champions Trophy is a cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council. The tournament was started in 1998 and the funds raised from the tournament are invested in the development of the game in Non- test playing countries. It is also used to promote the sport globally. The first match of the Champions Trophy took place in Bangladesh. The format of the champions trophy is that of the One Day Internationals (ODI’s), similar to the cricket World Cup but with lesser teams. The best eight cricket teams in the world get to play in the ICC Champions Trophy,…
The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final was a memorable cricket match between England and India. It was held on June 23, 2013, at Edgbaston in Birmingham, where India won by just 5 runs. The match did not last longer because of the rain. This win was an important match for India because it was the first time they won the Champions Trophy all by themselves, In 2002, they had to share it with Sri Lanka. In the final, Ravindra Jadeja was awarded the ‘man of the match’ award for her brilliant performance. With this win, MS Dhoni became the first…
Hong Kong Sixes is one of the most enthralling cricket tournaments to take place. This tournament started back in 1992 and gained popularity before the T20 cricket. However, after the 18th edition, which was held in 2017, fans missed the action. But the wait is over, and the Hong Kong Sixes is back with a bag. After the wait of seven years, the coming edition is all set to be held in 2004. The Hong Kong 2024 is scheduled to take place between November 1 and 3. A total of 12 teams will be taking part in this one-of-its-kind cricket…
It is time for yet another action-packed season for New Zealand’s premier List A tournament, The Ford Cup. The 54th edition of the tournament will get underway on October 20, with a total of six teams. This tournament has been the base of New Zealand cricket, which has produced some great legends in New Zealand cricket history. It started back in 1971. The upcoming edition will have 32 electrifying matches, which will be played across 11 different venues in New Zealand. The teams to take part in the competition are Auckland, Canterbury, Central Districts, Northern Districts, Otago, and Wellington. The…
The Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2024-25 is back with exciting cricket action, featuring top women cricketers from across Australia. This season, seven teams will battle it out in a round-robin format, followed by the playoffs to determine the champion of the 2024-25 edition. The league started on September 24, 2024, with Tasmanian Tigers Women and Western Australia Women facing off in the first match. Matches are scheduled across various Australian cities, and the final will see the top teams from the points table clash for the coveted WNCL title. Read Also :- Women Big Bash League 2024 Schedule WNCL…
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 got underway on Thursday, October 3, in the UAE. The top ten teams in women’s cricket are taking part in this tournament, with Australia defending their titles. This is the ninth edition, and Australia have won six of those. There will be two groups with five teams each. Group A has Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B includes England, South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. Two teams each make it to the semifinals. The knockout round of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on…
The newly launched T20 league in women’s cricket, T20 Spring Challenge 2024, has begun. This tournament will run under the supervision of Cricket Australia (CSA), which has started on October 11 (Saturday). Nine teams are taking part in this tournament, which will face each other in the round-robin format. A total of 21 matches will take place in the tournament, with the final to be played on October 20. These matches will be played across four different venues. Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney are the prime venues for these matches. This tournament is played just ahead of the 10th edition of the…