4 balls, 2 runs needed with two set batsmen on the crease. How many times do you back bowling side to pull it off? But India did that miracle at Seddon Park. First, a terrific comeback by Shami in the 20th over overtook India to its first-ever Super-Over game and then Rohit Sharma did some Rohit Sharma things to take India to a miraculous win. Let's look back 5 talking points … [Read more...] about 5 Talking Points As NZ Suffer T20I Super Over Defeat Against India
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NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
India won the third T20I against New Zealand in the super over thus winning the 5-match T20I series 3-0. Kane Williamson's sensational knock of 95 runs from 48 balls while chasing the target of 180 runs set by India was of no use in the end. It turned out to be a very dramatic close match which made the hearts beat faster than usual, especially towards the end. Here is the full … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
All-Rounder Todd Astle Quits Test Cricket To Focus On White-Ball Format
All-rounder Todd Astle joins the list of players such as Mohd. Aamir and Ambati Rayudu, by deciding to quit Test cricket to focus on the limited-overs cricket. As a result, Astle has made himself unavailable from New Zealand A's first-class match against India A. The 33-year old bowling all-rounder made his Test debut in 2012 for New Zealand playing against Sri Lanka in … [Read more...] about All-Rounder Todd Astle Quits Test Cricket To Focus On White-Ball Format
IPL 2020: An All-Stars Match To Be Played Before The Inaugural Match
The 13th season of the Indian Premier League i.e IPL 2020 will begin on March 29, 2020, Sunday in Mumbai and will end on May 24, 2020, Sunday again in Mumbai. But IPL fans will get to experience something new this year. BCCI has revealed that there will be an all-stars match just three days before the first match of the IPL 2020. As per the Times of India website, Former India … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: An All-Stars Match To Be Played Before The Inaugural Match
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
India vs New Zealand: 6 Memorable T20I Matches From The Past
In a short history of the T20I cricket, Kiwis have turned out to be India's toughest opponents. The first time India beat New Zealand was in the 6th clash between the two. Till now, India managed to win only 3 out of 11 matches against the Kiwis. As the tour will kick on with the 5-match T20I series today, let me take you back down the memory lane and remind you of some of the … [Read more...] about India vs New Zealand: 6 Memorable T20I Matches From The Past
Not Bothered With Gender Pay Gap In Cricket For Now, Says Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, the star batter of the Indian women's cricket team, has shared her views on the pay gap between men and women cricketers. She made some valid points while talking about the topic. She was talking in Mumbai at a promotion event related to the unveiling of the new range of shoes by Bata. "We need to understand that the revenue which we get is through men's … [Read more...] about Not Bothered With Gender Pay Gap In Cricket For Now, Says Smriti Mandhana
Expansion Of India’s Pool of Pacers Ahead Of The ICC T20 World Cup
Like all other things, the Indian cricket team also has undergone a transformation in recent times. As clichéd and stereotypical as it might sound, there was an era when the Indian pacers were just the passer-byes, whose overs were merely used as a getaway strategy by the captain to ensure that the ball loses some of its shine and accordingly the spinners could be inducted into … [Read more...] about Expansion Of India’s Pool of Pacers Ahead Of The ICC T20 World Cup
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
Shreyas Iyer: Suitable To Be The Mainstay?
Much of the thought behind the buildup to last year’s Cricket World Cup was focussed on who would occupy the extremely integral number four position for Team India in the batting lineup during the tournament. There were numerous auditions, several confirmations, many withdrawals from commitments and whatnot. Eventually, India entered the semifinals with Rishabh Pant and … [Read more...] about Shreyas Iyer: Suitable To Be The Mainstay?
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
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
England’s Ben Stokes Named ICC Best Cricketer Of The Year 2019
England's Ben Stokes took the world by storm twice in the year 2019 with his heroic performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final and the third Ashes Test at Headingly. His performances clearly pushed the boundaries on what is considered normal and inspired cricket fans all over the world. He gave English fans a moment to cherish for a lifetime, by winning first-ever … [Read more...] about England’s Ben Stokes Named ICC Best Cricketer Of The Year 2019
BCCI Awards 2018/19: Bumrah Wins Polly Umrigar Award & All Winners List
Jasprit Bumrah had a fantastic career as he made a massive dent in world cricket in the year 2018/19. With some wonderful performances in the ODI, T20I and especially in Test Cricket, he impressed the BCCI Annual Awards panel members and fittingly won the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award. The award is given to the best international cricketer every year. It was Virat Kohli who … [Read more...] about BCCI Awards 2018/19: Bumrah Wins Polly Umrigar Award & All Winners List
