Former England off-spinner, Graeme Swann, backed the abilities of young Indian wrist-spinning duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, during the upcoming series against England. The young wrist-spinners have been on a wicket-taking spree, since their introduction to International cricket. Chahal and Kuldeep ripped apart the South African batting line-up recently, with their guile and […]
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Uncapped Curran called in as England look to draw series
Leeds, May 31: Uncapped left-arm medium pacer Sam Curran has been called up as cover for all-rounder Ben Stokes as England prepare to square the two-match series when they face Pakistan in the second Test at the Headingley Cricket ground from Friday. Stokes had a tight hamstring during England’s practice session on Wednesday. Although he hasn’t […]
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England drop Stoneman, recall Jennings for second Test
London, May 28:In the aftermath of the humiliating nine-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the opening Test at Lord’s, England selectors on Monday recalled opener Keaton Jennings for the second Test at Headingley, while dropping an off-colour Mark Stoneman from the squad. Jennings, 25, scored a century on his Test debut against India in Mumbai but […]
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England recall Buttler for first Test vs Pakistan
London, May 16: England selectors on Tuesday gave a surprise recall to explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to the Test squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lords, starting on May 24. Buttler, who is currently impressing for Rajasthan Royals at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), is expected to play as a specialist batsman at […]
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Why Virat Kohli Playing in the County Circuit is a Masterstroke?
Indian cricket at this moment is probably at its shining best, with the team excelling colossally in all forms of the game. Be it achieving glory in the whites with the red ball, or decimating the opposition in the shorter formats; the last few years have witnessed a stellar rise of the men in blue. […]
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Virat Kohli Would Want to Avenge Horror English Tour of 14: Ian Chappell
Ian Chappell in a recently detailed interaction suggested that Virat Kohli would be vengeful of the horror tour of 2014 where he averaged just 13 in five Test fixture, falling victim to paceman James Anderson repeatedly. Things such as a purple patch or good form do not apply for a batsman like Virat Kohli as he […]
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Morne Morkel bids adieu with career-high 800 points
The towering quick, Morne Morkel finished his international career at Number six in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings for bowlers with a career-best 800 rating points. Meanwhile, Morkel bid adieu after South Africa created history by winning a home series 3-1 against Australia since readmission. The tall and lanky pacer finished his career on a high […]
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Former Australian legends feel Tim Paine should not don gloves after captaincy
Following the suspension of Steve Smith and David Warner, wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine has been appointed as the new skipper. of Australia. However, the former Australian players like Allan Border and Shane Warne both suggested that with Paine becoming the skipper, he might be pushed up in the batting order. Warne and former Aussie skippers Border […]
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NZ vs ENG 2018: New Zealand Gets off to a Steady Start as Bad Light Dents England’s Victory Hopes
New Zealand openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham bright start dented England’s hopes of winning an overseas Test in 13 attempts. Meanwhile, the match officials called off the day early with the bad light affecting England’s chances. Despite an attempt to rage against the dying of the light, England skipper Joe Root brought spinner Jack Leech. […]
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Here’s the Daily Sports Round Up From Around the Globe on 31st March 2018
Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 31st March 2018. Here’s all the news from sporting events like cricket, badminton and tennis which took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts. Jammu and Kashmir CA appoint Irfan Pathan as its coach-cum-mentor: Jammu and Kashmir have appointed […]