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Australia’s steadfast Test batter Steve Smith has praised Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy, labeling the 30-year-old as the best fast bowler across all formats. (More Cricket News) The highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and Australia is set to commence at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22. India enters the series brimming with confidence after clinching victory in the last two series on Australian soil. If India aims for the remarkable feat of a three-peat, they will heavily depend on Bumrah’s skill, ability, and all-round bowling prowess in Australia. “He’s a wonderful bowler, whether…
BCB officials said on Monday that they will decide on Shakib Al Hasan’s availability for the Kanpur Test after a medical check. Shakib hurt his finger while batting in the first Test against India in Chennai when he was hit by a ball from Jasprit Bumrah and needed some treatment. “We are heading to Kanpur tomorrow (Tuesday), and today is a day off. We will have two sessions after that and will decide about Shakib’s availability for the second Test then. We don’t want to make a decision yet,” Hannan Sarkar, a member of the BCB’s selection panel, told reporters…
ICC has recently launched the official theme song for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Titled “Whatever It Takes” this event song showcases a collaboration between the all-girl pop group W.i.S.H., music director Mikey McCleary, composer Parth Parekh and is produced by Bay Music House. The accompanying 1:40-minute video features highlight reels of some of the most unforgettable moments from past Women’s T20 World Cups along with choreography from W.i.S.H. that captures the thrill and vibrancy of the event. The 17-day tournament kicks off on October 3 and will host 10 teams competing in 23 matches across two venues in…
Trinbago Knight Riders will face the Saint Lucia Kings in the 26th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Let us take a look at the dream11 predictions for this match. TKR vs SLK Match Details The Saint Lucia Kings have taken the top spot on the standings after three back-to-back wins. They now have 12 points from 8 games. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders are in fourth place. TKR vs SLK Head to Head TKR vs SLK Predicted Playing XI Trinbago Knight Riders Jason Roy, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Chris…
Rohit Sharma praised the strength and variety of his bowling team after India’s impressive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. Despite returning to Test cricket after six months away, India found successful strategies in both innings. The fast bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah, dominated the first innings by bowling the visitors out for 149 while R. Ashwin made a strong comeback in the second innings, taking six wickets and scoring a century in the first. “No matter what the conditions are, whether we play in India or outside, we want to build the team around [bowling],”…
India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin registered his name further into cricketing history by equalling Australian legend Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, with Warne taking his last five-for in December 2006. Ashwin’s remarkable 6-88 in the second innings helped India secure a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at Chepauk, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. With this feat Ashwin moved into second place for bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls, matching Warne’s tally. Only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, with a staggering 67 five-fors, stands ahead of him. Ashwin, who…
The 2024 Caribbean Premier League has been nothing short of thrilling and excitement is set to heighten as the tournament moves toward the playoffs where the top four teams will compete in the knockouts. The upcoming match will feature the Trinbago Knight Riders facing off against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on September 23 at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium. TKR vs SKN Match Details As the teams prepare for this exciting clash all eyes will be on the competitive spirit expected to unfold on the field. Let us delve into Dream11 predictions, pitch conditions, Key player selections, and…
The 24th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 will feature two of the tournament’s top contenders, the Barbados Royals and the Saint Lucia Kings, at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. Keep reading for Dream11 match prediction, top fantasy picks, pitch report, predicted playing XIs & more. BR vs SLK Match Details The Barbados Royals are currently at the top of the table with 5 wins from 6 matches. On the other hand the Saint Lucia Kings are placed 3rd on the table, with 4 wins from 6 matches and 8 points. BR vs SLK Predicted Playing XI Saint Lucia…
Rashid Khan was in spectacular form for Afghanistan during the second ODI against South Africa in Sharjah on Friday. The Afghanistan star delivered a five-wicket haul as Afghanistan restricted South Africa to a mere 134 while defending a total of 311. In doing so, Rashid achieved a milestone, becoming the first cricketer in the 53-year history of ODI cricket to take a five-wicket haul on his birthday. Rashid celebrated his 26th birthday on Friday. Prior to this, the best ODI figures by a bowler had been 4/12 by Vernon Philander against Ireland in Belfast in 2007 and 4/44 by Stuart…
India batter KL Rahul has joined an elite club that includes the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and many more legends. Rahul achieved this remarkable feat during the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. During the second innings of the Chennai Test, Rahul completed 8000 runs in international cricket, becoming the latest entrant in the 8000-run club for India and the 17th Indian batter to reach this milestone. Rahul reached the milestone with a four off the part-time left-arm spinner Mominul Haque. It was an arm ball from Mominul, but it was too short, and…