Author: CT Staff
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…
After a lengthy gap of 45 days, the Indian cricket team is poised to return to action next week as they take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. Ahead of the series opener, the Rohit Sharma-led side gathered in Chennai on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir conducting a training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This series will mark Gambhir’s first Test assignment since succeeding Rahul Dravid as head coach in July. Since their Test debut in 1932, India has competed in 579 matches. They have won and lost 178 games each, while…
Recently Aakash Chopra explained how Rohit Sharma’s exclusion in the 2011 World Cup fueled his transformation into a legend. This exclusion was a significant blow, and even the Indian skipper admitted the same. But Rohit Sharma used it as fuel to reinvent himself, according to Aakash Chopra. Fast forward to 2013 and Rohit’s career took a dramatic turn when he was handed the responsibility of opening the innings for India during the ICC Champions Trophy. The heartbreak of missing out on the ODI World Cup in 2011 clearly lit a fire in him as his grit and perseverance transformed his…
Barbados Royals are all set to face Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 16th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 at the Kensington Oval. BR vs GAW Match Details Both teams have made an impressive start to tournament and currently occupy top two spots in the standings. Barbados holds second place with 6 points while Guyana sits at the top with the same number of points, having played one match fewer. BR vs GAW Pitch Report The pitch at Kensington Oval is typically known for its pace and bounce, generally favoring batters. The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C…
Former Mumbai Indians (MI) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes heaped praise on Rohit Sharma for his captaincy ahead of the forthcoming two-Test match series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19, with the first match set to take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rohit Sharma stands out as one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having led MI to five titles—the joint most under his leadership. Rhodes also remarked that Rohit may not possess the same technique as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and that he has faced significant criticism regarding his foot…
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik seemed satisfied with BCCI’s selection committee for assembling the 16-member squad for the upcoming opening Test match against Bangladesh next week. However, he questioned whether there might have been room for an additional fast bowler, either replacing Yash Dayal or alongside the uncapped player. In an interview with Cricbuzz Karthik suggested that Kolkata Knight Riders standout Harshit Rana, who received his first India call-up earlier this summer for the ODI series in Sri Lanka, could have been included in the Test squad for the Bangladesh match. Karthik’s rationale was largely influenced by the right-arm pacer’s…
India’s wealthiest individual, Gautam Adani, and the Adani Group have decided to withdraw from the competition to acquire the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans. Reports from the Economic Times indicate that the Torrent Group, based in Ahmedabad, is poised to purchase a significant stake in the team. This development follows the decision by the original owners of the Gujarat Titans, CVC Capitals, to sell a majority stake in the franchise. Since then various business entities have shown interest in acquiring a stake with the Adani Group initially seen as the frontrunner. A preliminary agreement has been established between…
The Barbados Royals are eager to extend their unbeaten streak in this year’s Caribbean Premier League as they prepare to face the Trinbago Knight Riders. BB vs TKR Match Details The 15th match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League will witness the Barbados Royals squaring off against the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on 14 September 2024. BB vs TKR Predicted Playing XI Barbados Royals Rahkeem Cornwall, Quinton de Kock (wk), Alick Athanaze, Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell (c), David Miller, Rivaldo Clarke, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy Trinbago Knight Riders Jason Roy,…
Recently the fans of Ishan Kishan flooded Twitter expressing their excitement after he made a century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. He was representing India C against India B. This captivating match is currently taking place at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. Kishan has made a remarkable return to red-ball cricket in this year’s Duleep Trophy. His inclusion in the India C squad for the match against India B came as a surprise but he quickly made headlines with his impressive performance. After missing the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury Kishan…
India B is all set to face the India C in the 4th match of Duleep Trophy 2024. This clash features two teams that secured victories in their opening matches and it will be held at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur. India B vs India C Match Details India B vs India C Full squads India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK), Suyash Prabhudessai, Himanshu Mantri (WK), Rinku Singh. India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan,…