A few years ago scoring around 250 runs in 50 overs was considered a decent score. And when T20 cricket started, peoples would have expected something around 120 or 130 runs in an innings to be an ideal score. But the modern generation batsmen have proved everyone wrong and now even 200 looks a normal […]
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John Hastings signed with Worcestershire county ODI team
Australian allrounder John Hastings signed with Worcestershire as their overseas player for the 2017 season, the county club on Monday. Hastings is currently in Sri Lanka to play two-match T20I series for Australia. He will be available throughout the seasons for the English county side subject to international commitments. “We have signed John Hastings for […]
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Adam Zampa expresses his desires to sport baggy green
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has spoken of his intent to play Test cricket but believes a debut is a “while off”. After Australia was humiliated during their 3-0 Test whitewash in Sri Lanka, recriminations ensued with critics believing that the 24-year-old should have played on the spin-friendly pitches. Zampa impressed during the 2016 ICC World […]
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Alastair Cook and Eion Morgan will be key figure in team selection
Captain Eion Morgan and Alastair Cook are the two key figures in the next fortnight as the England players decide whether to believe the ECB’s assurance of security on their tour of Bangladesh. England’s wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler reflected the England players’ initial uncertainty when he refused the opportunity to throw wholehearted support behind the ECB’s […]
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MS Dhoni opens up about his relationship with Anil Kumble
Cricket will embark on a new and exciting mission when India lock horns with West Indies in their maiden international game in the US tomorrow. The two Twenty20 Internationals over the weekend will be the first instance of India being involved in a competitive match in the USA. Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to lead the […]
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MCC requests spectators not to throw champagne corks onto the field
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has requested the spectators at Lord’s to stop throwing champagne corks onto the field of play during matches. Lord’s is the only international cricket ground where patrons can bring in their own alcohol, and it has become customary for fans aim corks onto the pitch when they open their champagne. […]
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Sri Lanka’s dependence on spin may weaken them in World Cup, says Ranatunga
Former Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga believes that heavy dependence on spin may weaken Sri Lanka’s chances at the next cricket World Cup on the faster pitches of England. Under Ranatunga’s captaincy, Sri Lanka won their first and so far only World Cup triumph in 1996. He told that he had been heartened by Sri […]
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Paytm is the title sponsor of West Indies-India T20I series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday awarded the title sponsorship rights to Paytm for the upcoming two T20 International matches between India and West Indies to be played in Florida, USA. While announcing the decision, BCCI President Anurag Thakur said, “We are delighted to extend our association with Paytm. This […]
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Piers Morgan Saga: Is India, or at least India twitter, jingoistic?
Now, it does not belong to the twitter. It is not the debate the nation wants, though we continue talking with this cheap conversation. ‘twitter battle’ affects the country and escalates the anger against another. Piers Morgan, a British journalist and television show host criticised India’s performance at the Rio Olympics recently. He provoked the […]
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Steve Smith is given rest to refresh himself before South Africa tour
Australian captain, Steve Smith has been rested to focus on next month’s tour of South Africa leaving David Warner to lead the side for the remainder of the Sri Lanka series. Smith captained Australian to an 82 run loss in the second one-day international Wednesday which tied the series 1-1. “I hate missing cricket, but […]