Venkatesh Prasad has denied the reports of him applying for the post of Head Coach of Indian cricket team. Instead, the former India pacer has said he is eager to work as an assistant coach or bowling coach with the side, “I’ve not applied for the head coach’s role yet and might not do so […]
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Shikhar Dhawan Speaks On Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble Controversy
Roller-Coaster Of A Career: One just cannot say that Shikhar Dhawan’s career has been a stop-start career. Instead, it would be safe to say that it has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for him. The left-handed batsman, after getting a second bite at the cherry, had taken the world by storm with his […]
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Video – Non Televised Game Cost Australia A Run-Out Chance
It’s the biggest stage i.e. the Women’s World Cup and what if someone tells you that there is no third umpire available during the game? Surprised. The third umpire facility is the basic need in the sport as he/she is the one who takes a call upon the close chances, especially run-outs. But in the […]
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Smith Advises Struggling de Villiers To Quit ODI Captaincy
Johannesburg, June 27 (IANS) Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has advised a struggling AB De Villiers to focus on limited overs cricket and give up the One-day International (ODI) captaincy to fully concentrate on his batting. Smith, in an article for a British daily, revealed that de Villiers was looking to walk away from […]
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Mickey Arthur Said Fakhar Zaman Will Be A Legend, Reveals Imad Wasim
The story: Pakistan allrounder Imad Wasim has revealed head coach Mickey Arthur has tipped Champions Trophy final hero Fakhar Zaman to become a legend. Recalling an incident when Zaman was batting against England in the semifinal of the tournament, Imad told Pakpassion: “In the match against England at Wales where the boundaries are shorter and Fakhar […]
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Anil Kumble Stepping Down Is No Great Surprise, Says Ian Chappell
The Story: Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said Anil Kumble’s acrimonious exit as Team India coach is not surprising. Virat Kohli & Co. had done exceedingly well in all the formats since Kumble took charge in June last year. Under him, India reached the pinnacle of the ICC Test rankings, after winning series against West […]
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FICA Grant Ireland, Afghanistan Full Membership
In further boosts to Ireland and Afghanistan’s aspirations of succeeding at the international level, the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) has granted members of the teams full membership. This comes after the two sides became the latest entrants in Test cricket and were the 11th and 12th sides, respectively to be a part of […]
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Sportzwiki Exclusive: I Feel Proud With What All I Have Achieved – Vijay Dahiya
Vijay Dahiya was one of the many wicketkeeper-batsmen whom team India tried before inking on Rahul Dravid. Dahiya though played two Test matches and 19 ODIs for India. He made his debut in limited overs cricket during the Champions Trophy 2000 whereas his Test debut came at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, which […]
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West Indies vs India 2017: Team India Relaxes At Dwayne Bravo’s House After Thumping Win In Second ODI
The Story: After registering a thumping 105-run win over Windies in the second One-Day International on Sunday, Team India spent some relaxing time with out-of-action Windies all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo. The all-rounder, who has a huge fan following in India, seems to have a wonderful rapport with the Indian players and it is very much evident with his […]
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South Africa Name Three Uncapped Players In 16-Man Test Squad
All-rounder Andile Phelukwayo, batsman Aiden Markram and opener Heino Kuhn have earned their maiden Test call -ups after being included in the 16-man Test squad for the upcoming four-match Test series against England, Cricket South Africa announced today. Heino Kuhn is a veteran in the Proteas domestic circuit with 133 first class matches and over […]