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Mohammed Shami has made a strong return to competitive cricket after almost a year, signaling his potential comeback to India’s squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2024-25. Shami had been out of action since India’s loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery earlier this year. The 34-year-old pacer was set to return for the Test series against New Zealand but faced another setback causing him to miss the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad for 2024-25. Now Shami is back in action playing for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy…
Tilak Varma’s hard work paid off during the third T20I against South Africa in Centurion. After playing at No. 4 in the first two games, scoring 33 and 20, he felt he needed to do more to secure his spot. So, after the second T20I in Gqeberha, Tilak asked captain Suryakumar Yadav if he could bat at No. 3. After the match, Suryakumar spoke about Tilak’s request: “Tilak came to me and asked to bat at No. 3. I told him to go for it, and he delivered. I’m thrilled for him and his family.” The captain confirmed that Tilak…
South Africa and India are gearing up to continue their T20I series with the third match set for November 13 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Keep reading this article for a detailed South Africa vs India Dream11 Prediction. South Africa vs India Match Details India currently leads the series after a strong performance in the first T20I. However South Africa made a comeback in the second match at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha, leveling the series with a convincing victory. As they head into the third T20I, both teams will be looking to take the upper hand. South Africa vs India Head-to-Head…
Former Pakistan cricketer Tanveer Ahmed has delivered yet another attack on India over its stance on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Following his earlier “wear bangles” controversial statement about BCCI, Ahmed has once again caused controversy with an inflammatory post about India on X (formerly Twitter). Ahmed’s latest remarks come in response to the BCCI’s decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, sparking outrage on social media. Known for his fiery statements, Ahmed lashed out at Indian fans and the Indian cricket board, calling them “corrupt, filthy, dishonest, and the most…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s son has shared his journey: from Aryan to Anaya. Anaya is undergoing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and her testosterone levels are now at the average level for a cisgender woman. She currently lives in Manchester where she frequently shares videos of herself batting. In a recent video documenting her transformation she included photos with former Indian captain MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. “Chasing my dream of playing cricket professionally has been a journey filled with sacrifices, resilience, and unwavering dedication. From early mornings on the field to facing the doubts and judgments of others, every…
In a major update for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 the Pakistan government has instructed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to accept a hybrid model for hosting the tournament. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi recently approached the government after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan. The BCCI had informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian government wouldn’t permit the team to travel for the Champions Trophy. The ICC then informed PCB of India’s stance, prompting Naqvi to seek guidance from the Pakistan government. As reported by RevSportz,…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly prepared to take decisive action against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its decision not to send the India National Cricket Team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. According to reports from NDTV the PCB may escalate the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Numerous reports have suggested that the Indian government has refused clearance for the Indian team to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Additionally it is believed that the BCCI has approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) to propose a…
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja expressed concerns about captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25). According to Jadeja, the Rohit-led Indian squad received a “wake-up call” before the eagerly awaited five-match Test series. Rohit has faced criticism after India’s recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand at home, where he struggled, scoring only 91 runs in six innings at an average of 15.17, with a top score of 52. While concerned about Rohit’s fitness, Ajay Jadeja still backed him to lead India to a series victory against Australia. He added that India could still perform well…
Gautam Gambhir’s coaching journey hasn’t begun as he or Indian cricket fans had hoped. Gambhir took charge of the Indian team after a title-winning stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, but as head coach, he’s faced an ODI series loss in Sri Lanka and a 0-3 Test defeat at home against New Zealand. Now with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tightening its stance on poor performances, Gambhir faces a crucial Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy—his biggest challenge yet to retain his role as head coach in Test cricket. Reports suggest that Gambhir’s position as…
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav will have surgery after being left out of the team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He’ll follow the same approach as KL Rahul, who successfully had surgery for a sports hernia in Germany in June 2022. Kuldeep’s exclusion surprised many when the squad was announced. It was initially thought the selectors wanted a pace-heavy lineup, which might explain why Kuldeep was not picked for the important series. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Kuldeep was left out due to an injury. He will have surgery in Germany to get fit…