Author: CT Staff
During the 12th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) the West Indian fast bowler Alzarri Joseph engaged in a heated discussion with the umpire. Playing for the Saint Lucia Kings, Joseph expressed his dissatisfaction with a decision made by the on-field umpire during the Trinbago Knight Riders’ innings. The Knight Riders chose to field first after winning the toss in St. Lucia on September 11. Openers Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles managed to give a solid start by scoring 40 runs in just four overs. However, they quickly lost wickets in succession, which diminished their momentum in…
The Barbados Royals are set to face off against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 13th match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League at Bridgetown. The Falcons have begun their campaign poorly with four losses, have recently found their footing with victories in their last two matches, placing them fourth on the points table with four points. Meanwhile the Royals have started strong, winning their first two matches in CPL 2024. BR vs ABF Match Details As both teams gear up for this exciting clash, all eyes will be on the competitive action expected on the cricket field. Ahead…
Bangladesh’s rising fast bowler, Nahid Rana is eagerly anticipating the highly awaited Test series against India. His contributions were vital in Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 series victory, sending a clear message to India not to underestimate him. Nahid Rana looks prepared for the India series Nahid Rana has rapidly become a key figure in Bangladesh’s bowling lineup, consistently bowling at speeds exceeding 150 kph. He made headlines during his debut series against Sri Lanka earlier this year, but his success in Pakistan truly highlighted his ability to secure early breakthroughs. Nahid Rana stated in a video shared by Bangladesh Cricket on…
A town in northern Italy has banned cricket. The decision initiated by its mayor who perceives the sport and the Bangladeshi immigrants playing it as foreign and incompatible with local culture. According to a report by the BBC Monfalcone has officially prohibited the sport and imposed fines of up to €100 for those found playing cricket within the town’s limits. This ban has emerged as a representation of the broader ethnic tensions in Monfalcone. With a population of approximately 30,000 which is nearly a third of Monfalcone’s residents are foreigners primarily Bangladeshi Muslims who arrived in the late 1990s to…
The Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match has turned into an utter failure so far. Despite minimal rainfall, play has been impossible for four sessions in this historic fixture due to poor drainage and outfield conditions at the venue. The opening day of the match ended in a complete washout, with not a single delivery bowled. On Day 2, the game couldn’t commence at the scheduled time as the outfield remained soggy. Although rain fell on the evening of Day 1, there has been no precipitation at the ground since then, yet the grounds crew has not managed to make…
St Lucia Kings will face the Trinbago Knight Riders in the 12th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 on 11 September. SLK vs TKR Match Details After two consecutive wins, St Lucia Kings faced their first defeat in CPL 2024, losing by 6 wickets to Guyana Amazon Warriors. In contrast, the four-time champions Trinbago Knight Riders have had a mixed start to the tournament, with one win and one loss. SLK vs TKR Predicted Playing XI St Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI Trinbago Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI SLK vs TKR Key Players Top Batter: Keacy Carty has secured…
Fans are wondering why Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami were not included in Team India’s Test squad for the first match against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant has made his long-awaited return to the Test team after nearly 20 months. Virat Kohli also marked his comeback, having missed the home five-Test series against England earlier this year due to a break he took for the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah also made a return to the Indian team for the first time since the T20 World Cup. While there were no major surprises a couple of notable omissions stood out.…
Michael Vaughan struggled to comprehend England’s approach in the second innings of the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. After establishing a crucial 62-run lead, the hosts squandered their advantage by being bowled out for a mere 156 on Day 3 of the series finale. Sri Lanka is on the verge of avoiding a whitewash and securing their first Test victory on English soil since 2014, having ended Day 3 at 94-1 in pursuit of a 219-run target. Michael Vaughan expressed his confusion over England’s tactics and questioned Dan Lawrence’s aggressive innings. “I’ve got no clue what England…
The Pakistan cricket team is presently enduring one of its toughest periods. There appears to be dissatisfaction among the players regarding the management, and reports indicate internal disputes within the squad. A recent video of Iftikhar Ahmed has gone viral, capturing the cricketer taking a jab at Pakistan’s white-ball captain Babar Azam and the team management. In this video, Iftikhar can be heard referring to himself as a tailender rather than an all-rounder. Iftikhar Ahmed on Babar Azam and the Pakistan team management When a reporter questioned Iftikhar about Pakistan’s issues in the middle order, he provided a surprising response,…
Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is set to make his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh which begins on September 19. This marks Pant’s comeback to Test cricket after nearly 20 months having recovered from injuries sustained in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with both Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah included in the lineup. Additionally Akash Deep has been named in the squad while promising pacer Yash Dayal has earned his first call-up. Pant last played for India in second and…