Author: CT Staff
Ajit Agarkar finally broke his silence on Mohammed Shami’s angry statement, in which Shami said he was fully fit but still wasn’t included in the team for the Australia tour. BCCI Chief Selector Agarkar clearly stated that everyone can’t be pleased. This statement was made at the NDTV World Summit 2025, where Agarkar spoke openly about the difficulties of the selection process. Shami has repeatedly claimed on social media and in interviews that he has an excellent record and years of experience, but he is being ignored due to his fitness. Agarkar reacted to this by saying that if Shami…
The atmosphere surrounding young fast bowler Harshit Rana has been heated since he was selected for the ODI series against Australia. Former selector Kris Srikkanth even stated that Rana is a “yes man,” meaning a favorite of coach Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir responded strongly in the press conference after the West Indies Test series. He said that such comments can break a young player, and that some people say anything just for YouTube views. Now, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also jumped into the debate. Ashwin has changed his previous stance and come to Rana’s defense. He clearly stated on his…
England’s star fast bowler James Anderson has once again proven that age is just a number for him. Even at 43, he is displaying such fitness that there are talks of signing a new contract with Lancashire for the 2026 season. If this deal goes through, Anderson will play professional cricket until he is over 44. This news is creating a stir among cricket fans, as it would surpass MS Dhoni, who retired at 43. James Anderson set to outlast MS Dhoni at 44 Anderson retired from international cricket in 2024, but his return to county cricket has been impressive.…
A new sensation has hit the world of cricket. On October 16th, a new format called Test Twenty was launched, combining Test and T20 cricket. This is the idea of sports businessman Gaurav Bahirwani and is being supported by legends like AB de Villiers, Harbhajan Singh, Clive Lloyd, and Matthew Hayden. This format targets young people aged 13 to 19, hoping to further spread cricket. What is Test Twenty and how will it be played? In this format, matches will consist of a total of 80 overs. Each team will play two innings, each of 20 overs. Scores will be…
The 18th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between Sri Lanka Women and South Africa Women on October 17, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network. SL vs SA: Head to Head South Africa holds an 8-2 lead over Sri Lanka in the Women’s ODI World Cup. South Africa has a strong overall ODI record against Sri Lanka. This season will be the first time the two teams will meet. South Africa had…
England cricket’s former hero, Paul Collingwood, is in the headlines these days, but for the wrong reasons. The first England captain to win the 2010 World Cup, now an assistant coach, has suddenly disappeared. Ahead of the Ashes series, news has emerged that he will not be part of the background squad. Personal reasons are being cited, but in reality, leaked tapes, tax fraud, and personal life scandals have turned his life upside down. The Daily Mail reports that Collingwood’s last public appearance was during the Hamilton Test against New Zealand in December. He disappeared after that. What’s the whole…
At the age of 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, delivered a stellar performance that left even the biggest names in awe. Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri recently shared in an Australian podcast how Australian legend Matthew Hayden was stunned by his batting. ‘He can’t be 14’ Hayden’s surprised reaction Shastri recounted a moment in the podcast ‘Willow Talk’ when he was commentating in Jaipur. He said, “I was on air in that game in Jaipur. I went on air in the 4th over, and I did two stints in a row because we were one…
Two of Team India’s biggest stars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, were seen sweating it out in the nets in Perth ahead of the ODI series against Australia. They practiced together, honing their understanding of the ball and their shots. People are eagerly awaiting the return of this duo in action. RevSportz Global shared their practice video on social media, which created a stir online. Hectic preparations ahead of the first ODI The Indian team arrived in Perth for the three-match ODI series, starting October 19th. Despite several flight delays, the players wasted no time and headed straight to the…
The 17th ODI match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between Australia Women and Bangladesh Women on October 16, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network. AUS vs BAN: Head to Head Australia has a 4-0 lead over Bangladesh in the Women’s ODI World Cup. Australia has a strong overall ODI record against Bangladesh. This season will be the first time the two teams will meet. Australia had a strong…
The 16th ODI match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between England Women and Pakistan Women on October 15, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). The live broadcast will be on Sony Network. ENG vs PAK: Head to Head England has a 9-0 lead over Pakistan in the Women’s ODI World Cup. England has a strong overall ODI record against Pakistan. This season will be the first time the two teams will meet. England defeated Pakistan in the 2022 World Cup. ICC…