Author: CT Staff
Pat Cummins the Australian captain, will take an 8 week long break to recharge as he prepares for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India this year. Fresh off his debut stint in Major League Cricket in the United States, Cummins has opted for rest, stepping away from next month’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom. This decision is part of a strategic effort to manage his workload and ensure he is physically and mentally prepared for the demanding series ahead. Cummins believes his absence from the UK tour will enable him to address any physical strains and return…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is actively pursuing the inclusion of cricket in the 2030 Youth Olympics. According to reports from Cricbuzz, it has been revealed that the governing body is collaborating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to integrate the sport into the prestigious event. The ICC is particularly motivated to add cricket to the Youth Olympics following India’s announcement last year of its intention to bid for hosting the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). This interest follows cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics for 2028, which is set to be held in Los Angeles. William Glenwright, the ICC’s General…
Former star player of West Indies and the skipper of MI Cape Town franchise, Kieron Pollard has been released by the team ahead of the third season of South Africa’s premier T20 league. Since its inception in 2023, the SA20 league has attracted numerous international players and cricket fans from all around the globe. The Cape Town-based franchise consisted of a star-studded lineup in the last two seasons; however, they finished at the bottom in both campaigns. Pollard led the team in the most recent season. Fans have been curious about the new captain of the franchise since the announcement…
According to the reports, the ICC may ask the UAE to host the Women’s T20 World Cup after India declined the opportunity. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking at the UAE as a potential alternative venue for the Women’s T20 World Cup. This decision is taken after India refuses to host the event. Bangladesh was originally scheduled to host the tournament from October 3-20, but as we know what’s the situation there, the event will likely move to UAE. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested additional time to respond to the ICC, as per reports. Is BCB about…
The former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and RCB star Dinesh Karthik has retired from all forms of cricket. However, he remains actively involved as a commentator and expert. He regularly shares his views on the game. During the latest episode of Cricbuzz’s video series, Karthik was asked a question that had nothing to do with cricket. But it was about his desires, which revealed that the former RCB stumper wants to be the master music composer and singer AR Rahman. “If you could swap lives with any one celebrity for a week, who would it be and what would you do?” a…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali Lashed Out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Babar Azam was given the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings. Azam has not played an ODI since November 2023, but still retained his top spot. Basit Ali shared his views on the latest rankings and said that ICC doesn’t want Babar to perform and kept him on the top. Basit Ali Is Upset With ICC for Giving Babar Azam the Top Spot Basit Ali on his YouTube channel, questioned the criteria behind deciding the rankings and highlighted the absence of great batters like…
The BCCI secretary Jay Shah has finally broken his silence on the controversial Impact Player rule that has been used in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the last two years. The rule has drawn significant criticism from many cricketers. In a recent interview, Shah discussed the pros and cons of the Impact Player rule and also shared his views on the retention of players for the IPL season. Addressing the Impact Player Rule Shah admitted that the Impact Player rule has both advantages and disadvantages. He also admitted that the rule might not be great for the growth of…
India hosted its first-ever day-night Test match in November 2019 against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. India has since hosted three such games on home soil, but the BCCI is not interested in organizing more. Despite the excitement surrounding these matches, it has been over two years since India last hosted a Test under lights, even as the team prepares for a pink-ball Test during their tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah explained why India is not hosting too many day-night Tests. It was noted by Shah that…
The star bowler of India’s fast bowling, Jasprit Bumrah might not feature in the two-match test series against Bangladesh at home next month. Reports suggest that India’s men’s cricket team selection committee is seeking a left-arm pacer who can fill the void caused by Bumrah’s absence in red ball formats. Rohit-led Indian Team is Ready To Face Bangladesh Team India led by Rohit Sharma is set to play a two-match series as part of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The first game of the India-Bangladesh series will be held on September 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai…