After India’s win over Pakistan in the first Group 1 encounter, the stage is set for a block buster Sunday. After the opening match between Pakistan and Australia, a gruelling battle between two Champion sides is on the cards. The reigning ODI champions India will take on the defending T20 champions West Indies, the game in […]
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ICC World T20: Spinners become the powerful components of T20
ICC World Twenty20 2014 has begun in Bangladesh already. This is the platform where hard-hitting batsmen and the spin bowlers can show their magic. When the tournament has started it was seen that there are very little scope for the spinners to lay the flame on the field. Later, the spinners have shown amazing improvement in […]
Another blow to England’s chances as Luke Wright is ruled out of World T20
England‘s luck went from bad to worse when he suffered yet another blow ahead of their World T20 clash against New Zealand on Saturday as all-rounder Luke Wright was ruled out of the tournament with a suspected right side strain, the BBC has reported. Wright expressed his disappointment at missing out on the glamour event in Bangladesh, but […]
Jayawardene, Sangakkara let me down: thwarted Jayasuriya
Sri Lankan Cricket Chief Selector Sanath Jayasuriya got disappointed as he was not been informed about the retirements of Sri Lanka’s two veterans Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara from international Twenty20 cricket. In spite of being limpid with them and sharing a right relation with them, he has not been acknowledged and that makes him feel let down. “I […]
Yellow shines brighter than blue – Dhoni’s track record more impressive in IPL
2007. Inaugral T20 WC. Johannesburg. Misbah ul-Haq. Sree Santh. Joginder Sharma. Ecstacy. Delight. Triumph. Those were the days. Not so long ago, MS Dhoni was the architect of India‘s first major success in the 21st century. A young side skippered by the man from Ranchi had overcome all the odds to clinch the inaugral T20 World […]
Late wickets put South Africa on top against Australia on day 2 at Port Elizabeth
South Africa picked up crucial late wickets to reduce Australia to 112 for four at the close of play on day two of the second Test match in PE at St George’s Park on Friday. Australian opener David Warner is, 65 not out, and Nathan Lyon, who came in night watchman survived couple of close calls to, remain […]
Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi! Here are some facts and records that this maverick Pakistani boasts of.
Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi! Here are some facts and records that this maverick Pakistani boasts of. Afridi is joint third with Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis for the most man of the match awards (32) in ODI’s. Afridi holds the most number of sixes hit in an ODI career (333). It is 60 sixes higher than […]
Top 10 SUPER HOT women in Indian sports
Indian female sports stars are not just exceptional athletes who are capable of competing with the world’s best, but they are sensational beauties whom we might easily confuse to be super models. Yes, the 10 beauties in SPORTZWIKI’s Top 10 SUPER HOT women in Indian sports are a killer combination of looks and talent. Models […]
Top 10 youngest ODI debutants
The youngest player to play an One Day International match was Hasan Raja of Pakistan, who was only 14 year and 233 days old on his debut. Recently, Nitish Kumar of Canada came close to breaking that 15 year old record but he was an year older. Here’s a list of youngest cricketer to make […]
India vs New Zealand 2014 1st Test: Team India looks to bounce back after a 4-0 humiliation in ODIs
After recieving a 4-0 hammering in the one-day internationals, team India will look to start fresh the two-match Test series against New Zealand starting at Auckland on Thursday. Heading into the first of the two Test series, hosts New Zealand will be the more confident of the two sides. New Zealand’s confidence not only comes from the […]