Author: CT Staff
Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer played an outstanding innings scoring a smooth double century against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on Thursday. Iyer reached his double hundred with a boundary off Debabrata Pradhan, taking just 201 balls. He hit 21 fours and eight sixes dominating the Odisha bowlers on his way to his third First-Class double century. Right after reaching 200, Shreyas hit another four off Pradhan, surpassing his previous highest First-Class score of 202 which he made for India A against Australia in 2017. This double century is Iyer’s second hundred in…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is set for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the second year in a row that the IPL mega auction is being held overseas following Dubai in 2024. The IPL governing council announced that 10 franchises will offer 204 slots in the auction with 1,574 players registered, including 1,165 Indians and 409 overseas players. “The IPL player registration officially closed on November 4, 2024, with an impressive total of 1,574 players (1,165 Indian and 409 overseas) signing up to be part of the mega TATA IPL 2025 Player…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed doubts about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s form ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. Vaughan emphasized that Kohli and Rohit’s performances will be crucial if India hopes to win against Australia. India is under pressure following a disappointing 3-0 series loss to New Zealand at home. Both Kohli and Rohit struggled with the bat, averaging under 16 in that series, which has raised concerns about their form in Test cricket. Speaking to Fox Cricket during the Australia-Pakistan ODI, Vaughan said that for India to succeed against Australia, Kohli and Rohit need to…
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt message for Virat Kohli on his birthday – encouraging him to bounce back from a rough patch in Test cricket. Yuvraj expressed confidence that Kohli would make a strong comeback. Virat Kohli, one of cricket’s greatest batters, turned 36 on November 5th. Despite being a top player who has led the Indian batting lineup for years Kohli has recently faced criticism for his performances in Tests. Although Kohli has reached impressive milestones in his career his recent home Test series performance has raised questions about his place in the team. However given…
The former Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently pointed out that India’s batters seem to have lost the patience that once defined their Test approach. He noted that their increasingly aggressive style – more suited to shorter formats is affecting India’s performance in the longer format. Gavaskar explained that India’s batters are now quick to try big shots when they face a few dot balls, a risky approach that might work in limited-overs cricket but can lead to failure in Tests. Gavaskar told Sportstar, “The real issue is the mindset. The short boundaries and big bats make batters feel they can…
After India’s home Test series loss to New Zealand, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali highlighted one standout player: star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Even though India struggled against New Zealand’s spin-heavy attack, Pant performed well throughout the series. In the third Test, he scored 60 runs in the first innings and followed up with a resilient 64 in the second, all while his teammates, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, struggled on challenging pitches. Basit Ali praises Rishabh Pant’s resilience during New Zealand series defeat Pant’s efforts gave India a fighting chance, but they still lost by 25 runs in the…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram recently made a comment about India’s surprising 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand. Akram said that Pakistan would have an advantage over India in Test matches especially on spin-friendly pitches. India’s defeat to New Zealand was a big shock since it was their first home Test series loss in 12 years. Indian batters struggled against spin throughout the series, with New Zealand’s left-arm spinners Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel causing major problems. When asked about a possible Test series between India and Pakistan, Akram said that Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, would have…
India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant faced a controversial dismissal in the second innings of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. Pant had been battling alone to keep India in the game. In the 22nd over of India’s second innings Pant stepped forward to play Ajaz Patel’s delivery but missed the ball. It brushed his pad and popped up in the air. New Zealand’s wicketkeeper Tom Blundell caught it and the fielders appealed loudly. The on-field umpire didn’t give Pant out initially. However with such an important wicket at stake, New Zealand captain Tom Latham used their last review. When…
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has set a new record by taking the most wickets by a visiting bowler at a single venue in India. The left-arm spinner now holds the record for the most wickets by any overseas bowler on one ground in India. The 36-year-old reached this milestone during the third and final Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (November 3). With 25 wickets at this iconic stadium, Ajaz surpassed England’s Ian Botham, who previously held the record with 22 wickets at the same venue. Australia’s Richie Benaud sits in…
Lucknow Super Giants have retained the talented pacer Mayank Yadav for a hefty INR 11 crore. Despite the fact that the player spent more time in rehab than on the field – LSG management is convinced he can be a game-changer when fully fit. Although Mayank faced a rough injury history—missing the entire 2022 season and encountering setbacks in 2023 due to a torn hamstring—he made an incredible return in IPL 2024. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) place big trust in injury-prone Mayank Yadav with INR 11 crore retention In just four matches, Mayank impressed with his intense pace, regularly clocking…
