Author: CT Staff
Shubman Gill stands out as one of the most gifted young batters of the current era. At just 25 years old, he is a consistent presence in the Indian team across all three formats and has even taken the reins as captain of the Men in Blue in five T20Is. Despite his impressive credentials Gill was unfortunate to miss selection for the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2024. However he is set to showcase his talent in the upcoming two match Test series against Bangladesh which is starting on 19 September. The cricketer from Punjab, who leads the…
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has been awarded the ICC Player of the Month for August. The young cricketer pipped South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and West Indies’ Jayden Seales to secure the award. Wellalage achieved the accolade for his all-round show in the ODI series against the India National Cricket Team. His effort with both bat and ball was one of the major reasons behind the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team winning the ODI series against the Rohit Sharma-led side for the first time since 1997. Wellalage troubled the Indian batters with his sensational bowling skills, spinning…
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, who is captaining India D was bowled during game against India A in the Duleep Trophy 2024. This match is taking place at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. Iyer, who bagged a duck in the first innings, looked in decent touch during the ongoing second innings for his team. The right-hander batted positively and played some crisp shots. Given his approach, a big score seemed likely, but that was not to be. Coming in to bat at No. 4, Iyer aimed to score runs quickly for the team in a significant chase. He produced…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to advocate for an aggressive approach, ensuring that the opposition doesn’t seize the initiative in the forthcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, according to former batter Ajay Jadeja. India will host Bangladesh for this series starting in Chennai on September 19, followed by three T20Is. “It is very clear, his approach is aggressive. One thing is sure, there will never be a dull moment with him around, he will always try something. He will do what he believes,” Jadeja remarked to reporters when discussing the Indian team’s strategy under Gambhir during the series.…
The Australian batter Travis Head feels that India is not his favorite opposition despite playing some of his career-defining knocks against the same opponent. Head also disclosed the reason behind his excellent record against India. Two of the most important knocks of Travis Head’s international career have come against India. In the World Test Championship 2023 Head came in to bat in a critical situation when Australia were at 76-3. Head played a counter-attacking innings of 163 off 174 balls, propelling Australia to a massive first innings score that set the base for their WTC final win over India. The…
In 17th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024, St Lucia Kings will face off against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. The game is set to take place at Beausejour Stadium at 4:30 AM (IST). SLK vs ABF Match Details Currently St Lucia Kings find themselves in 4th place on the points table, having secured 3 victories out of 5 matches. In contrast, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons sit in 5th place with 2 wins from 7 games played. SLK vs ABF Complete Squad Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh, Kofi James, Kelvin Pitman, Joshua James, Jewel Andrew, Jahmar Hamilton, Sam…
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc is eagerly anticipating his showdown with India’s stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli and Starc have clashed in 19 innings with the Indian batsman having the upper hand against the left-arm pacer in the Test arena. The experienced Indian batter has amassed 291 runs at an impressive average of 59.00 against Starc’s fiery deliveries. Conversely Starc has managed to send Kohli back to the pavilion only four times. As the BGT approaches Starc expressed his enjoyment of the contests with Kohli, despite the latter’s superiority in their encounters. “I enjoy my battles…
After a lengthy gap of 45 days, the Indian cricket team is poised to return to action next week as they take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. Ahead of the series opener, the Rohit Sharma-led side gathered in Chennai on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir conducting a training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This series will mark Gambhir’s first Test assignment since succeeding Rahul Dravid as head coach in July. Since their Test debut in 1932, India has competed in 579 matches. They have won and lost 178 games each, while…
Recently Aakash Chopra explained how Rohit Sharma’s exclusion in the 2011 World Cup fueled his transformation into a legend. This exclusion was a significant blow, and even the Indian skipper admitted the same. But Rohit Sharma used it as fuel to reinvent himself, according to Aakash Chopra. Fast forward to 2013 and Rohit’s career took a dramatic turn when he was handed the responsibility of opening the innings for India during the ICC Champions Trophy. The heartbreak of missing out on the ODI World Cup in 2011 clearly lit a fire in him as his grit and perseverance transformed his…
Barbados Royals are all set to face Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 16th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 at the Kensington Oval. BR vs GAW Match Details Both teams have made an impressive start to tournament and currently occupy top two spots in the standings. Barbados holds second place with 6 points while Guyana sits at the top with the same number of points, having played one match fewer. BR vs GAW Pitch Report The pitch at Kensington Oval is typically known for its pace and bounce, generally favoring batters. The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C…