It’s probably the second-most top-priority job in our country. With maybe the burden of pleasing more people than even the prime minister has to do. So, when the Indian cricket team’s coaching job is offered to one of India’s most beloved cricketing souls, there will obviously be expectations of high octane. Ever since speculations started […]
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IPL: 5 most followed teams on Facebook and Twitter
The Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008 is embraced by the passionate Indian cricket fans. The franchise-based league was planned after a rebel tournament Indian Cricket League started threatening the popularity of cricket in India. BCCI launched the IPL to bring back the fans of Indian cricket. The T20 cricket which was […]
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New Zealand coach extend contract till 2019 World Cup
New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson contract has been extended till the 2019 World Cup in England. After taking the role of coaching in 2012, there has been a big improvement in New Zealand style of cricket. At the moment, they are number 1 in T20 rankings, second in One-day internationals and 5th in test […]
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5 great all-rounders who could have played the IPL
The all-rounder has worth a huge value. Players like Dwayne Bravo and Shakib AL Hasan, Dwayne Smith were bought for huge sum considering their importance to the team. Their skill contribute both with the bat and ball made them worthy players. Players like Dwyane Bravo for the last couple of editions justified his worth with […]
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Ganguly to present a whitepaper to squeeze disparity in IPL and Test salary
Former Indian captain and current president of Cricket Association of Bengal Sourav Ganguly has been asked to prepare a white paper on Test cricket by the BCCI, which will have the increase in remuneration for the senior members as one of the key recommendations. A source told Sportstar that a number of players and managers […]
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5 players who impressed everyone but missed out on the qualifiers in the IPL
The group-stage of the Indian Premier League is over and the knock-outs are already upon us as the 9th edition of the competition draws to a close. The Gujarat Lions, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kolkata Knight Riders made it to the playoffs and are fighting for the title while 4 […]
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10 facts about Yuzvendra Chahal
On Monday afternoon, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced India’s limited-over squad for upcoming Zimbabwe tour where BCCI gave a chance to some youngsters on that tour. Yuzvendra Chahal is one of them. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2016, Yuzvendra Chahal is showing his talent on the pitch. […]
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Gayle faces banishment from Big Bash League
After a lot of speculations on Chris Gayle’s participation in the Big Bash League, the Melbourne Renegades have confirmed they will not re-sign the controversial West Indian for the next edition of BBL. The Renegades’ decision to exclude Gayle from their plans comes as the West Indian launches a publicity drive for his forthcoming autobiography […]
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Mohammad Hafeez upset by ‘lack of education’ remark by PCB Chairman
Senior Pakistani players are reportedly angry after Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan said that the absence of educated players in the team is a primary reason for its recent downfall. Pakistani opener Mohammad Hafeez took to twitter to express his disappointment over the comment. “I am proud to be a Test cricketer and for […]
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Sachin Tendulkar talks about how technology helps, enhances spectator experience
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday said that the use of technology helps to improve cricket and also enhances spectator experience. He was the first batsmen to be given out by the third umpire after TV replays came into being. “When it comes to technology, I am always on for it even though I was […]