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The young batter Jitesh Sharma recently in an interview discussed the likelihood of being retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He mentioned that he has yet to receive any communication regarding his retention. “Let’s see. If I am in their plans, they will retain me; otherwise, they won’t because I have not received any communication yet from Punjab Kings,” Jitesh stated. The wicketkeeper-batter further articulated his wish to join either Chennai Super Kings or Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season should Punjab Kings decide not to retain him. Having previously been part of the MI…
The famous commentator Aakash Chopra has raised an important question about whether Washington Sundar’s call-up to the Test squad for the New Zealand series suggests that spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might be injured. Chopra is puzzled by Sundar’s selection since Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav are already part of the team. On October 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Sundar’s addition to the squad for the last two Tests against New Zealand. The announcement didn’t give any other details, just that Sundar was added to the team. Now, India has Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar,…
With the IPL 2025 mega auction approaching – discussions surrounding which players the Mumbai Indians will opt to retain and pursue are intensifying. As Mumbai aims to assemble a squad capable of clinching future championships a number of prominent names are anticipated to top their retention list. Here are the 6 names that MI most probably retain: MI IPL 2025 auction As the mega auction draws nearer speculations and rumors are soaring. Fans are buzzing about MI’s possible targets and strategies for the 2025 season. There have been fresh rumors that India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav, is leaving MI before…
Recently the former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar asked the former Indian batter Virender Sehwag for advice regarding struggling Babar Azam, who has recently been dropped from the Test team. Sehwag believes that Babar’s challenges are more mental than technical and recommends he focus on domestic cricket. “Babar Azam should play domestic cricket now. He should work on his fitness, spend some time with family, then come back to international cricket as a physically fitter and mentally stronger player,” Sehwag stated on Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube Channel. Sehwag also feels that Babar’s relinquishing of the limited-overs captaincy has affected him. He is…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma after losing in Bengaluru, said his team knows how to recover from tough situations. Now he is planning to do better in the next Test match against New Zealand. He mentioned that he isn’t one to talk much after games and his players understand their positions, the team’s situation, and what is expected of them. Captain Rohit Sharma was firm in his comments stating that anyone who gets a chance must try to make a difference for the team. He noted how Shubman Gill’s unfortunate absence gave Sarfaraz an opportunity and he did well. “I am…
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has been in great form lately making him a favorite among fans and experts. However there are concerns about his fitness. Some experts are suggesting it might be why he could lose his place in the team. Suryakumar Yadav shared in an interview with Indian Express that Sarfaraz is working with a chef recommended by Rishabh Pant to improve his fitness ahead of the Test series against Australia. “Sarfaraz is focusing on his fitness with the Indian team’s strength and conditioning coach, and Rishabh (Pant) has connected him with a chef who helps with his meals.…
The South Africa Women’s team will be facing the New Zealand Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final The match is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2024, at 07:30 PM IST. Keep reading for our SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction. SA-W vs NZ-W Match Details Both South Africa Women’s and New Zealand Women’s teams have shown remarkable form throughout the tournament, making this final a much-anticipated encounter. SA-W vs NZ-W Complete Squad South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de…
Pakistan’s fast bowler Ihsanullah has made a bold claim. He believes his teammate Naseem Shah is much better than India’s Jasprit Bumrah stating that Bumrah’s current performance doesn’t change that fact; the young pacer is superior. Jasprit Bumrah is often regarded as the best fast bowler India has ever produced. Given his significant impact on the game, it’s fair to say he is currently one of the top bowlers in the world across all formats of cricket. Bumrah’s effect on the game has been tremendous. He has been consistently effective in all three formats and has strengthened the Indian bowling…
Kusal Mendis scored an impressive unbeaten 68, leading Sri Lanka to their first-ever T20 international series win against the West Indies with a commanding nine-wicket victory in the third and final match on 16 October. Sri Lanka successfully chased down the 163-run target with 12 balls to spare, sending the packed crowd in Dambulla into a frenzy. With this, the team registered their maiden T20I 2-1 series win against the Windies. “Happy to get the team over the line,” Mendis said, having struck five fours and three sixes during his innings. “Not the easiest pitch to bat on, but these…
Pakistan has secured only 7 victories out of the 25 matches they have played this year. Aaqib Javed, one of the selectors for Pakistan’s cricket team, shared that current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir inquired about the current state of cricket in the country. The past 12 months have been challenging for Pakistan marked by a revolving door of captains, coaches, chiefs, and selectors. They faced elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024 at the hands of the USA in June, and just last month Bangladesh triumphed over them 2-0 in Test cricket. Aaqib who played 185 matches for Pakistan…