Former Australian middle-order batsman Mike Hussey, who in the past wished to be a national coach, is a top contender to be picked as the Twenty20 International head coach. In February 2017, Australia will be play a three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka in and the squad will surely have new faces as the final […]
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Statistical Review: Australia vs New Zealand 2016 First ODI
Today Australia clinched a victory against New Zealand in the first ODI of 3-match ODI series (Chappell-Hadlee trophy 2016). Australia decided to bat first after winning the toss at SCG. Despite the top-order failure, some good middle order show along with skipper Steven Smith’s incredible century helped Australia reach the total of 324/8 in 50 […]
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Twitter Hails Steven Smith’s Match Winning Effort Against New Zealand At The SCG
What a night it was for the Australia captain Steven Smith, who first smashed a record breaking 164 and then took a blinder to inspire Australia to a 68-run win over New Zealand in the first One Day International of Chappell-Hadlee series at Sydney. Opting to bat first, Australia got off to a poor start, […]
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Stat Attack: Wicket-Keepers Dominating 2016 Like Never Before
Gone are those days when a wicket-keeper’s role was primarily limited to doing a good job behind the wickets. In the 1980s and 1990s, a wicket-keeper having a batting average of somewhere around the 25s was good to play for any team but the scenario has completely changed now. The likes of Adam Gilchrist, Kumar […]
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Maxwell Fined For Disrespectful Remarks Against Matthew Wade
Sydney, Dec 3 (IANS) Australia skipper Steven Smith on Saturday said all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been fined for ‘disrespectful’ comments on his limited-overs team-mate Matthew Wade. Maxwell, who was recalled to the One-Day International (ODI) squad for Sunday’s match against New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), on Thursday said its painful for him […]
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New Zealand vs Australia 2016: Five Player Battles To Look Out For
The Trans-Tasman rivalry is all set to begin as New Zealand will face Australia for three One Day Internationals in the Chappell-Hadlee series, starting December 4th in Sydney. Tipped to be the most exciting teams in the limited-over format, both these sides have a lot to offer in the series. The hosts on one side are […]
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Organisers Hail Unprecedented Viewership For CPL T20
Castries (St. Lucia), Dec 2 (IANS) Caribbean Premier League (CPL) organisers have announced that the Twenty20 cricket tournament has exceeded global viewership figures for the just concluded season, with a nearly 44 percent increase over the previous year. According to figures, this year’s tournament enjoyed an audience of 134 million, a significant rise over the […]
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AUS vs NZ, Chappell-Hadlee Trophy : New Zealand’s Predicted XI
New Zealand are on the road right away after a comprehensive series victory over Pakistan at home. The Kiwis, led by the solid Kane Williamson, have had a decent 2016. Their upcoming ODI series against Australia away from home will be a stern test. They surely won’t find things as easy as they did against […]
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Indian Eves Thrash Lanka To Storm Into Asia Cup Final
Bangkok, Dec 1 (IANS) Riding on a fine half-century from Mithali Raj and Ekta Bisht’s 3-8, the Indian women’s cricket team reached the 2016 ACC Women’s Asia Cup T20 International final by thrashing Sri Lanka by 52 runs at the AIT Cricket Ground here on Thursday. Continuing her brilliant form, Mithali slammed her the 9th […]
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Big Bash League 2016/17: Chris Jordan Replaces Adil Rashid, Signs For Adelaide Strikers
The England fast bowler Chris Jordan has been signed by Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming season of Big Bash League as the pacer has replaced his countrymate Adil Rashid for the T20 tournament. Rashid is busy with his international commitments and will not be available for the tournament as England tour of India will come […]