Author: CT Staff
In the 18th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024 the table-topping Barbados Royals will clash with the struggling St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Bridgetown. BR vs SKN Match Details The Royals have won four out of five matches, positioning them atop the points table with eight points, while the Patriots are languishing at the bottom with only two points. BR vs SKN Key Players Quinton de Kock: He has been in phenomenal form this season leading the run-scoring charts with a century in his last match. Jason Holder: He has exhibited all-round prowess, contributing significantly both with bat and…
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is arguably the most competitive Test series at the moment. India have enjoyed tremendous success against Australia in the last decade staying unbeaten in the previous four series. The last defeat for India came on the 2014-2015 tour to Australia. This defeat was followed by a 2-1 win for India at home. India then built on that with a win in Australia on the 2018-19 tour. That win was termed a fluke, however, India repeated the feat by hammering Australia on the 2020-21 tour. India then retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home. The…
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League is just around the corner and it’s fair to say that some massive moves are likely to unfold. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra made a bold prediction ahead of the auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He believes that Rohit Sharma might not play for the Mumbai Indians in 2025. There have been reports that Rohit Sharma has already been approached by certain franchises and that he might be heading to auction. So far, clarity remains elusive, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he makes an appearance at the auction…
Shubman Gill stands out as one of the most gifted young batters of the current era. At just 25 years old, he is a consistent presence in the Indian team across all three formats and has even taken the reins as captain of the Men in Blue in five T20Is. Despite his impressive credentials Gill was unfortunate to miss selection for the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2024. However he is set to showcase his talent in the upcoming two match Test series against Bangladesh which is starting on 19 September. The cricketer from Punjab, who leads the…
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has been awarded the ICC Player of the Month for August. The young cricketer pipped South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and West Indies’ Jayden Seales to secure the award. Wellalage achieved the accolade for his all-round show in the ODI series against the India National Cricket Team. His effort with both bat and ball was one of the major reasons behind the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team winning the ODI series against the Rohit Sharma-led side for the first time since 1997. Wellalage troubled the Indian batters with his sensational bowling skills, spinning…
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, who is captaining India D was bowled during game against India A in the Duleep Trophy 2024. This match is taking place at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. Iyer, who bagged a duck in the first innings, looked in decent touch during the ongoing second innings for his team. The right-hander batted positively and played some crisp shots. Given his approach, a big score seemed likely, but that was not to be. Coming in to bat at No. 4, Iyer aimed to score runs quickly for the team in a significant chase. He produced…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to advocate for an aggressive approach, ensuring that the opposition doesn’t seize the initiative in the forthcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, according to former batter Ajay Jadeja. India will host Bangladesh for this series starting in Chennai on September 19, followed by three T20Is. “It is very clear, his approach is aggressive. One thing is sure, there will never be a dull moment with him around, he will always try something. He will do what he believes,” Jadeja remarked to reporters when discussing the Indian team’s strategy under Gambhir during the series.…
The Australian batter Travis Head feels that India is not his favorite opposition despite playing some of his career-defining knocks against the same opponent. Head also disclosed the reason behind his excellent record against India. Two of the most important knocks of Travis Head’s international career have come against India. In the World Test Championship 2023 Head came in to bat in a critical situation when Australia were at 76-3. Head played a counter-attacking innings of 163 off 174 balls, propelling Australia to a massive first innings score that set the base for their WTC final win over India. The…
In 17th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024, St Lucia Kings will face off against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. The game is set to take place at Beausejour Stadium at 4:30 AM (IST). SLK vs ABF Match Details Currently St Lucia Kings find themselves in 4th place on the points table, having secured 3 victories out of 5 matches. In contrast, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons sit in 5th place with 2 wins from 7 games played. SLK vs ABF Complete Squad Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh, Kofi James, Kelvin Pitman, Joshua James, Jewel Andrew, Jahmar Hamilton, Sam…
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc is eagerly anticipating his showdown with India’s stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli and Starc have clashed in 19 innings with the Indian batsman having the upper hand against the left-arm pacer in the Test arena. The experienced Indian batter has amassed 291 runs at an impressive average of 59.00 against Starc’s fiery deliveries. Conversely Starc has managed to send Kohli back to the pavilion only four times. As the BGT approaches Starc expressed his enjoyment of the contests with Kohli, despite the latter’s superiority in their encounters. “I enjoy my battles…
