Author: CT Staff
Pakistan’s fast bowler Ihsanullah has made a bold claim. He believes his teammate Naseem Shah is much better than India’s Jasprit Bumrah stating that Bumrah’s current performance doesn’t change that fact; the young pacer is superior. Jasprit Bumrah is often regarded as the best fast bowler India has ever produced. Given his significant impact on the game, it’s fair to say he is currently one of the top bowlers in the world across all formats of cricket. Bumrah’s effect on the game has been tremendous. He has been consistently effective in all three formats and has strengthened the Indian bowling…
Kusal Mendis scored an impressive unbeaten 68, leading Sri Lanka to their first-ever T20 international series win against the West Indies with a commanding nine-wicket victory in the third and final match on 16 October. Sri Lanka successfully chased down the 163-run target with 12 balls to spare, sending the packed crowd in Dambulla into a frenzy. With this, the team registered their maiden T20I 2-1 series win against the Windies. “Happy to get the team over the line,” Mendis said, having struck five fours and three sixes during his innings. “Not the easiest pitch to bat on, but these…
Pakistan has secured only 7 victories out of the 25 matches they have played this year. Aaqib Javed, one of the selectors for Pakistan’s cricket team, shared that current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir inquired about the current state of cricket in the country. The past 12 months have been challenging for Pakistan marked by a revolving door of captains, coaches, chiefs, and selectors. They faced elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024 at the hands of the USA in June, and just last month Bangladesh triumphed over them 2-0 in Test cricket. Aaqib who played 185 matches for Pakistan…
In the 19th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, we will see the West Indies Women face off against the New Zealand Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Keep reading for our WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction. WI-W vs NZ-W Match Details New Zealand Women currently hold third place in the standings with 4 points, securing victories in 2 out of their 3 matches to date. In contrast, the West Indies Women sit in fourth place, having managed to win just 1 of their 3 encounters, totaling 2 points. WI-W vs NZ-W Complete Squad New Zealand…
Because of the political tensions between the two countries, it is uncertain whether India will go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. If India decides not to play in the Champions Trophy, it will hurt cricket and broadcasters. The BCCI is reportedly trying to persuade the ICC to adopt a hybrid model for the big event, which will be easier for them when Jay Shah becomes the new chairman of cricket’s governing body. The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to start on February 19, with the final on March 9. Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi have been chosen as the venues.…
England coach Jon Lewis expressed his frustration about the differences in training facilities after his team’s early exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. He also criticized the ICC for allowing India to practice on the main pitch in Sharjah. England lost to the West Indies in their last group-stage match, which led to their elimination from the T20 World Cup. This marked the first time since the 2010 tournament that the inaugural champions did not qualify for the semi-finals. Led by Heather Knight, England came into the tournament as one of the favorites. They performed well by winning…
The Australia Women is going to face the South Africa Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match will take place on 17 October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Keep reading for our AUS-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction. AUS-W vs SA-W Match Details Australia Women got the ticket to the semi-final with impressive performances, thanks to their balanced squad with strong batting and bowling units. Meanwhile, South Africa women have also shown impressive performances both with bat and ball. AUS-W vs SA-W Complete Squad South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch,…
India will take on New Zealand in the first Test of their series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, kicking off on October 16, 2024, at 09:30 PM IST. Keep reading for our IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction. IND vs NZ Match Details This is the first match of the thrilling three-match Test series between India and New Zealand as part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. IND vs NZ Complete Squads New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell,…
Indian bowler Mohammed Shami has been out of action since the ODI World Cup 2023. He has not made his return to competitive cricket after undergoing surgery. While there were expectations for him to be fit for the three-Test series against New Zealand – he has yet to regain full fitness. His involvement in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy seems uncertain as skipper Rohit Sharma is reluctant to take an ‘undercooked’ bowler to Australia, especially while Shami continues his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, not far from the first Test venue against New Zealand. “To be honest,…
England’s experienced opening batswoman Tammy Beaumont has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2024 – successfully surpassing competition from Ireland’s teenage talent Aimee Maguire and UAE all-rounder Esha Oza. Beaumont showcased her incredible skills throughout September dominating for England during their tour of Ireland in both one-day and T20 formats. This achievement marks Beaumont’s second monthly award, as the 33-year-old right-handed batter also claimed this title back in February 2021. “Thank you to everyone who voted for me as ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September,” Beaumont said. “It was a great tour in…
