Pakistan have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming five-match One-Day International series against Australia, starting January 13 in Brisbane. Yasir Shah and Sohail Khan, who were a part of the squad for the ODI series against the West Indies, have been dropped while fast bowler Mohammad Irfan, who missed the series in UAE due […]
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I Don’t Worry Much About Criticism: Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara announced his arrival on the international stage in the best possible manner- scoring centuries against New Zealand, England and Australia at home in his debut season and also became the joint-fastest Indian to 1000 Test runs in terms of matches played. However, a prolonged dip in form, when he scored only 423 runs […]
SW’s Long Leg Tales: Shane Warne’s Maiden Tests Hat-Trick, England’s Historic Ashes Win
It’s December 29 and we are inching closer towards the new year. But before we put our one foot outside the door, let’s take a look at the events, which in itself were huge and impact-full. In the third edition of Sportzwiki’s Long Leg Tales, we have a historic feat line-up, which was achieved by Andrew […]
Sportzwiki’s Year End Review 2016: Top Five Memorable Debuts
As we bid goodbye to 2016, the year which has seen enough of all format cricket to engross the fans as youngsters from different teams had made their appearances in the international arena with a bang followed by the late bloomers like Stephen Cook of South Africa which is more like an icing on the […]
Team India’s Conditioning Coach Shanker Basu Out For A Break
There were reports of Shanker Basu, the conditioning coach of Indian cricket team resigning from the post but now it is learnt that he has asked for a break and will soon return to take up the role. As per the reports, Basu offered to resign from the post earlier this week but BCCI did not […]
Hazlewood Can Become Most Prolific Pacer In Test History, Feels McGrath
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath on Wednesday said compatriot Josh Hazlewood has the ability to topple him and become the most prolific fast bowler in Test history. McGrath ended his feted international career with 563 wickets from 124 Tests, the fourth most in history and the most for any fast bowler. […]
India v England 2016: Probable India Squad For ODIs and T20Is
After crushing England in the Test series, the Indian team will look to overpower them in limited overs squad. Though there will be many changes in the squad of both the teams, but still one can expect Indian team to crush England in ODIs as well. With Indian selectors yet to announce the limited overs squad, […]
India vs England 2016/17: Inadequate ‘Lux Level’ Set To Cause Problems In First T20
The Indian and English players might have to address some serious light issues when they play at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur during the first T20 international game on January 26 as the stadium is still having inadequate lux level (standardised unit of measurement of light level intensity). The stadium, which will host its first […]
India vs England 2016/17: Conditioning Camp For MS Dhoni-Led Indian Side Called Off
The conditioning camp for MS Dhoni-led Indian side prior to the limited-overs series against England has been called off as few senior players are not in favour of it. According to reports, the players were asked by head coach Anil Kumble to attend the camp in Bengaluru from January 6 to 12. With the squad […]
Mumbai Edge Past Hyderabad To Reach Ranji Trophy Semis
Raipur, Dec 27 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai sealed their semi-final berth in the Ranji Trophy cricket competition after defeating Hyderabad by 30 runs in their quarter-final tie at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Tuesday. Chasing a modest 231, Hyderabad failed before a clinical bowling display from veteran all-rounder Abhishek Nayar (5/40) […]