Author: CT Staff
England’s opener Phil Salt has shared the secret behind his great performances in IPL 2024. He credited Kolkata Knight Riders’ former coach and India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir for his impressive season. Phil Salt who was named Men’s T20I Batter of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2024, said that much of his success in India comes from Gambhir’s valuable guidance at KKR. The 27-year-old’s journey in IPL 2024 has been amazing, calling it a key moment in his career. Known for his intense competitive spirit and dedication, Gambhir’s influence has clearly shaped Salt into a strong player on…
Recently, India’s five-match Test series against England was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the England and Wales Cricket Board. India hasn’t been able to win any match on the soil of its opponent since 2007 when Rahul Dravid captained them to victory against England with a 1-0 score. This series is also one of the most anticipated within ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27. India played four test matches during their last visit to this country under Virat Kohli’s leadership in August and September of 2021 in which they won by 2-1. In…
Jasprit Bumrah received praise from Tim Southee, the present New Zealand Test Team Captain because of his exceptional performance. Presently, he is on a break from international cricket. The break would enable him to be fully prepared for the five-match Test series against Australia at the end of this year. Tim Southee on Jasprit Bumrah At the Ceat Cricket Rating Award, Tim Southee talked about how tough it is to do well in different formats of the game right after recovering from a major injury. He noted that Bumrah has been performing even better than before his injury. “To be…
Match: East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi SuperstarsDate: 22nd August 2024Match Format: T20IVenue: Arun Jaitley Cricket StadiumTime: 7:00 PM (IST)Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 26 Degrees Celsius EDR vs SDS Preview The East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstars will be the 8th T20 match of the Delhi Premier League. The East Delhi Riders started strong in the tournament, winning their first match easily. The South Delhi Superstars are also off to a good start, having won their opening game. East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstars Key Players Top Batters EDR vs SDS Top Bowlers for EDR vs SDS East Delhi…
Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate openly admitted that Indian batsmen’s struggle with spin bowling has been affected by their strong desire to perform well in overseas matches. His main goal is to help them improve their spin-playing skills before a crucial season that includes five Test matches at home. India, which has traditionally been good against spin, recently lost 27 wickets to Sri Lankan spin bowlers during a three-match ODI series, which India lost 0-2. This marked India’s first series loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years. “We got undone against Sri Lanka. The mindset of India has been such…
England cricket team and fans honored former player and coach Graham Thorpe before the first Test match against Sri Lanka. There was a heartfelt round of applause for Thorpe, as players and fans recognized him before the series began. Recently Thorpe took his own life at age 55 earlier this month after facing depression and anxiety. He had been dealing with serious health issues since 2022. This was England’s first game since his passing. Before the match, the England cricket team and support staff showed their respect for Thorpe by applauding as his picture was displayed on a large screen…
Pakistan’s cricket team captain, Shan Masood, didn’t have a good performance with the bat in the first Test against Bangladesh. After a long delay caused by rain and a wet field, the Test match finally started. Pakistan lost the toss and had to bat first, but the first day didn’t go as they had hoped. Pakistan lost opener Abdullah Shafique early which led to Masood coming in at No. 3. He started off positively, but soon faced a controversial dismissal, putting his team in a tough spot. On the last ball of the 7th over, Bangladesh bowler Masood delivered a…
The former Indian legspinner, Piyush Chawla joined KKR before the IPL 2014, and he turned out to be a lucky charm as the team secured their second trophy in three years. Recently he has opened up Gautam Gambhir and the KKR victory. Chawla on Who Deserves Credit for KKR’s 2014 Win In a YouTube show called ‘2 Sloggers,’ Piyush Chawla was asked how KKR managed to win the title despite being in a tough spot, and who should get the credit for that. While the host mentioned Gautam Gambhir’s role, Chawla insisted that every player played a part in KKR’s…
Match Details PD6 vs WDL Preview The Delhi Premier League T20 is heating up we are about to witness Purani Dilli-6 vs West Delhi Lions in the 7th match on August 21, 2024. The game will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, starting at 7:00 PM IST. After losing their first match, Purani Dilli-6 is ready to fight back and grab their first win of the tournament. Meanwhile, the West Delhi Lions come into this match full of confidence after winning their opener. Purani Dilli-6 vs West Delhi Lions: Key Players Top Batters Arpit Rana (PD) –…
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa opens up about struggling with depression. The 38-year-old shared his experiences on his YouTube channel, discussing the tough times in his life. He talked about feeling “worthless” and “ashamed” of himself. “You feel worthless, like you’re a burden to the people you love. You feel hopeless, and every step you take feels heavier… With each step, more weight is added to you,” Uthappa expressed. “I spent months not wanting to get out of bed. In 2011, I felt so ashamed of who I had become that I couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror,”…