Proteas star Jean-Paul Duminy has decided to retire from Test and first-class cricket. It was revealed on Friday evening by Independent Media. “I certainly know that my playing career is far from over, and my hope is that with the backing of Cricket South Africa, the WSB Cape Cobras, teammates, family, friends and supporters, I […]
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Shahid Afridi Formally Accepts Grand Farewell Reception Offer from PCB
Former Pakistan skipper and celebrated all-rounder Shahid Afridi has finally accepted the offer of his memorable farewell from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for what his die-hard fans were waiting for so long, following his retirement announcement in February this year. As his retirement did not sit well with his followers, the 37-year-old explosive batsman […]
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IND vs AUS 2017: Rohit Sharma Suggests Series to be Played in ‘Spirit of the Game’
Somewhat echoing the words of Australian skipper Steven Smith, the makeshift opener for India, Rohit Sharma has thoroughly expected the players of both teams would play the bilateral series in the ‘spirit of the game’ which will be beginning from Sunday 17 at Chepauk. “We have to wait and see once the tournament starts. But […]
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IND vs AUS 2017: Ashton Agar Believes Wrist Spinners could be Impactful
Australian bowling all-rounder Ashton Agar revealed the wrist spinners have a huge responsibility on their shoulders – to perform in the forthcoming five-match One-day Internationals against India, as the fascinating series is kick starting from Sunday (September 17) at M.A Chidambaram in Chennai. Agar was talking about his teammate leg-spinner Adam Zampa including counterpart Kuldeep […]
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Elliot Feels ‘Secure’ In Pakistan
Lahore, Sep 15 (IANS) Former New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott, part of the World XI squad on Pakistan tour on Friday said that the security arrangement is “amazing” and hoped to see the return of Test cricket to the country. “My experience here has been great so far. The security is amazing. All of us (players) […]
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Duleep Trophy: I Did Not Expect a Hundred When we Were Nine Down – Baba Indrajith
When India Red was reeling on a score of 205/9, Baba Indrajith had no thoughts of touching the mark of 200. He was batting with the last batsman in the batting order, and India Blue bowlers were making merry out of the favourable conditions. (Read Here: Islamabad United Rope In Waqar Younis) However, what followed was […]
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ENG vs WI 2017: Tom Curran Ready to Face Challenging Chris Gayle
The right-arm fast bowler Tom Curran is hopeful to come up good against Windies star batsman Chris Gayle in the One-day International series, as he is further aiming to make his debut in the format to set up the mark in the limited-overs set-up. “It’s great to see the West Indies with all their big guns […]
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Indian Eve’s to Travel to South Africa for T20I Series Next Year
India tour of South Africa next year might see the Indian women team travelling to South Africa for three matches T20I series against the hosts. As per a report in The Indian Express, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) had requested BCCI to send their women’s team for the T20I series. Reportedly, the Indian board decided […]
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Babar Azam, Yasir Shah Named Pakistan’s ODI and Test Player of the Year
Babar Azam won Pakistan’s ODI Player of the Year award at the Pakistan Cricket Board awards in Lahore on Thursday (September 14). The star studded ceremony was attended by the players of Pakistan cricket team as well as members of the World XI side which is currently in Lahore for the ongoing T20I series. Leg-spinner Yasir […]
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Jonny Bairstow Aims to Make Big in ODI Fold for England
England wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow is hopeful of earning a regular deal while representing his national side owing to the long-run, particularly in the One-day International format. “I’ve been in and out, one game here and there over a period of time, and at some time it’d be nice to get a decent run,” Bairstow […]