BCCI is likely to allot six games of the first round of the forthcoming 2021 Twenty20 World Cup to Muscat, Oman. The BCCI is the host of the global tournament, and the allocation of games is at its discretion. In the meeting in Delhi, it is learned, the BCCI discussed the viability of holding matches […]
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Graeme Swann Hopes Virat Kohli Will Come Out Flying In The 5-Match Test Series Against England
Graeme Swann has made his point known in the build-up to the Virat Kohli and Jimmy Anderson battle in the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England. Graeme Swann, on Thursday, juxtaposed the Indian skipper’s batting prowess during the 2014 and 2018 tours of England. He recalled how Virat Kohli used to get out […]
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Zaheer Khan Picks 15-Member Indian Team For 2021 T20I World Cup
Zaheer Khan, the former India pacer has picked his 15-member team for the forthcoming 2021 T20 World Cup. Surprisingly, there was no place for Shikhar Dhawan who led India in the recent Sri Lankan tour. India concluded their tour of Sri Lanka with a 2-1 series defeat in the T20Is, the first for the Men […]
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Sanju Samson Backed By Rahul Dravid As It Wasn’t The Easiest Condition To Bat In The Last Two T20Is
Sanju Samson’s poor outings in the Indian jersey continued yet again as he struggled to capitalize on the opportunity in Sri Lanka. In the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul in the top-order, Sanju Samson was tipped to utilize the chance and make a case for himself ahead of the forthcoming 2021 ICC T20I […]
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Rahul Dravid Says He Hasn’t Really Thought Of Continuing The Role Of Head Coach Further After Losing T20I Series
Rahul Dravid has given a much-awaited reply to questions about him taking up a full-time role as Team India’s head coach. Rahul Dravid said that although he has enjoyed the experience of leading the young team in Sri Lanka, he hasn’t thought about continuing it further. Although he has successfully managed India’s under-19 and ‘A’ teams in […]
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Paras Mhambrey Backs Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad And Devdutt Padikkal To Do Well In 3rd T20I
Paras Mhambrey, India bowling coach has backed openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK in IPL) and Devdutt Padikkal (RCB in IPL) to come good in the next match, saying there is no pressure on them and the team management will give the batting duo a free hand. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal weren’t able to convert their […]
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Krunal Pandya Tests Covid-19 Positive For Which 2nd T20I Stands Deferred By A Day
Krunal Pandya tested positive for Covid-19 today for which the second T20 international match between Sri Lanka and India at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium tonight (27th July) at IST 8 pm has been halted. The match will be played on Wednesday 28th July. According to sources, eight Indian players who were in proximity of Krunal Pandya, […]
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Chamika Karunaratne Presented With A Bat By His Idol Hardik Pandya Before T20I Debut
Chamika Karunaratne made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka during the first T20I fixture against India. The pacer was presented with a bat before the match by his idol Hardik Pandya. Following the conclusion of the match, which saw India take a 1-0 lead courtesy of a 38-run win, Chamika Karunaratne thanked the all-rounder for his gesture on social […]
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Suryakumar Yadav Bats As If He Already Has A 100 Under His Belt, Says Mohammad Kaif
Mohammad Kaif lauded Suryakumar Yadav’s confidence and ability to hit big from the onset. The former middle-order batsman Mohammad Kaif said that Suryakumar Yadav bats as if he already has a century under his belt. Suryakumar Yadav starred once again with the bat for India in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, scoring a quickfire 50 […]
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IPL Franchises Should Look At Wanindu Hasaranga As An Option In IPL 2022, Says Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan reckons IPL franchises should look at Sri Lankan leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga as a potential option for their teams at auction next year in 2022. However, Muttiah Muralitharan added in the same breath that it would be tough for Wanindu Hasaranga to get game time in the IPL as most franchises prefer to […]