Australian batsman and Allan Border medalist David Warner has indicated a probable retirement from T20s following the consecutive World Cups that are set to be held later this year and the next year. According to Warner, 33, the shortest version of the game could be the one he could 'drop' first in order to go for the longer run during the twilight years of his remarkable … [Read more...] about David Warner Hints At Possible Retirement From The Shortest Format
Wasim Jaffer Reveals Majority Of The World Cup-Winning Bangladesh U-19 Team Trained Under Him
Former India Test opener Wasim Jaffer has revealed that he played a big part in honing the Bangladesh U-19 team prior to the start of the World Cup. According to the 41-year-old, the young crop of players who largely practiced under him at an age-group level has immense potential and pedigree to make it big. The young Bangla Tigers clinched the U-19 World Cup from under … [Read more...] about Wasim Jaffer Reveals Majority Of The World Cup-Winning Bangladesh U-19 Team Trained Under Him
England To Limit Backroom Staff Ahead Of World T20 Following ICC Rule Change
The England national team will be forced to shorten its staff in the backroom after the International Cricket Council (ICC) limited official team personnel to 23 at major tournaments. With the change in the rule, set to apply for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in October, the World Cup-winning outfit will have to offload a few backstage contributors for the time being, at … [Read more...] about England To Limit Backroom Staff Ahead Of World T20 Following ICC Rule Change
David Warner Clinches Allan Border Medal Despite Ashes Horror Show
Australian opener David Warner scooped his third Allan Border medal in five years at the annual Australian Cricket Awards, pipping fellow run machine Steve Smith by a solitary point. The latter secured 193 points in a voting system that includes players, umpires and the media as the panel, while Warner, who absolutely lit it up in the home Test series, as well as the World Cup, … [Read more...] about David Warner Clinches Allan Border Medal Despite Ashes Horror Show
Ricky Ponting Picks His Top Three Fielders Of All Time
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, in a question and answer session on Twitter with his followers, named his all-time top three fielders. The list included three stellar athletes, one from Australia, and two from South Africa. Ponting, himself regarded as one of the finest fieldsmen of his generation, if not all-time, holds the record with most catches (196) for an … [Read more...] about Ricky Ponting Picks His Top Three Fielders Of All Time
Sachin Tendulkar & Courtney Walsh To Coach Bushfire Relief Match Squads
Cricket Australia has installed legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh as head coaches of the two sides in the Bushfire Bash. They now join an elite list of former stars who are scheduled to take the field once again. Amidst the devastating situation in Australia where millions of life forms have been eradicated, many around the continent-country and other … [Read more...] about Sachin Tendulkar & Courtney Walsh To Coach Bushfire Relief Match Squads
Mohammad Amir Reacts to T20 Snub Through Tweet, Later Deletes It
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has taken a jibe at the hierarchy for dropping him from the T20 squad ahead of a three-match three series against Bangladesh. The left-armer cited the reason for his omission as his decision to retire from Tests by replying to a tweet, but deleted it without further ado. Amir, who has been Pakistan's leading wicket-taker in the shortest format … [Read more...] about Mohammad Amir Reacts to T20 Snub Through Tweet, Later Deletes It
Kagiso Rabada Suspended For Johannesburg Test For ‘Wild’ Celebration Against Joe Root
South Africa ace Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for the fourth Test against England following his 'wild' celebration against opposition captain Joe Root after he bagged the prized wicket of the latter, on day one of the third Test in Port Elizabeth. The 24-year-old was also handed a demerit point by the ICC, alongside a chop-off of 15% of his match fee. Rabada, known to … [Read more...] about Kagiso Rabada Suspended For Johannesburg Test For ‘Wild’ Celebration Against Joe Root
MS Dhoni Not Included In BCCI Annual Contracts List As Retirement Looms
One of Indian cricket's finest servants, MS Dhoni, has been omitted from the Board of Control of Cricket In India's (BCCI) annual contract list amid heightening rumors of possible retirement. Until as recently as last year, the wicket-keeper was a part of the A category that pocketed a sum of Rs. 5 crores. Every year, the BCCI announces a central salary cap for its national … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni Not Included In BCCI Annual Contracts List As Retirement Looms
Scotland Captain Kyle Coetzer Claims ICC Associate Player Of The Year Award
Scotland's talismanic skipper Kyle Coetzer has joined an esteemed pool of cricketers in the ICC annual awards by scooping the Associate Cricketer of the Year accolade. The veteran, who spearheaded his side to the T20 World Cup earlier, saw off competition from his teammate Calum MacLeod to take home the prestigious honor. Coetzer has represented his national side in 59 ODIs … [Read more...] about Scotland Captain Kyle Coetzer Claims ICC Associate Player Of The Year Award
VVS Laxman Slams India’s Experimental Tactics, Wants Kohli To Bat At Number 3
Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman has explained why Virat Kohli must bat at number 3, regardless of all possible factors. The pundit also slammed India's tactics, claiming that they should have played their most balanced XI in the first ODI against Australia as a primary strategy. Australia absolutely carted India by chasing an average total of 256 without losing a … [Read more...] about VVS Laxman Slams India’s Experimental Tactics, Wants Kohli To Bat At Number 3
Why Pravin Tambe Is Not Allowed To Play In IPL 2020
Veteran leg spinner Pravin Tambe has been disallowed from participating in the Indian Premier League for breaching the norms set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. (BCCI) Supposedly, an Indian player can either feature in domestic T20 events across the globe or ply his trade in the IPL alone, which doesn't turn out to be the case for Tambe, who rolled his arm over in … [Read more...] about Why Pravin Tambe Is Not Allowed To Play In IPL 2020
These Players To Come Out Of Retirement For The Australian Bushfires Relief
A slew of former Australian cricketers alongside former internationals across the globe are set to reunite for a three-match charity series in order to raise funds for the victims of the dreadful Australian bushfires. It is a Cricket Australia initiative, scheduled to commence on February 8. Two of the shrewdest minds in the game perhaps - Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting - are … [Read more...] about These Players To Come Out Of Retirement For The Australian Bushfires Relief
Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With MS Dhoni’s Long Sabbatical
Earlier yesterday, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar questioned MS Dhoni's absence from the international as well as the domestic circuit for so long, taking a dig at both the player and management. The commentator and pundit further addressed the fitness levels of the World Cup-winning mastermind, when underlining his chances of playing in the forthcoming T20 World … [Read more...] about Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With MS Dhoni’s Long Sabbatical
Australia’s James Pattinson set to replace Josh Hazlewood in Boxing Day Test
Australia speedster James Pattinson is set to beat Michael Neser and Peter Siddle to make a place for himself in the starting XI against New Zealand on Boxing Day, head coach Justin Langer all but confirmed. According to the former opener, a 'hungry' Pattinson would be exciting to watch on his home soil at MCG. Josh Hazlewood, who scalped a wicket off his first and only over … [Read more...] about Australia’s James Pattinson set to replace Josh Hazlewood in Boxing Day Test
