Author: CT Staff
In Jio Hotstar’s show “Champions Wali Feeling Phir Se”, Rohit Sharma Ex captain of the Indian cricket team refreshed the memories of T20 World Cup 2024. India defeated South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados to win the T20 World Cup title after 17 years. Rohit said, “That pitch, that atmosphere… Barbados will always be in my veins!” This victory was no ordinary victory. India did not lose a single match in the entire tournament. The team showed its strength in every match. But the most talked about was that high-voltage match between India and Pakistan. Rohit said, “The atmosphere…
After India’s 5-wicket defeat in the first Test against England, the problems of new captain Shubman Gill have increased. Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has slammed Gill. He says that Gill has to improve his “attitude”, especially regarding fielding. Haddin said that if India has to make a comeback in the second Test to be held at Edgbaston, then Gill will have to fix his team’s fielding. India batted brilliantly in the first Test and scored 5 centuries, but carelessness in fielding ruined all the hard work. The team dropped 8 catches in both innings, which was taken advantage of…
Team India’s preparations are in full swing ahead of the second Test match against England starting on July 2 at Edgbaston. But the news is that star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not play in this match. The BCCI is giving him rest to manage his workload. Now the question is who will replace Bumrah? Two names are at the forefront in the answer – Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. Akash Deep: Experienced Test Player Akash Deep has already made his mark in Test cricket. Making his debut against England in the Ranchi Test in 2024, he sent big batsmen…
Harvansh Singh Pangalia, India’s Under-19 wicketkeeper-batsman, is making waves in the cricket world these days. This 18-year-old is in the news for scoring 103 runs off 52 balls in a practice match against England. But his story doesn’t stop at cricket, it has the magic of Spider-Man and a dialogue that became the mantra of his life. Harvansh was born in Gandhidham, Gujarat. His father Damandeep Singh and uncle Kunwarjit Singh have both been wicketkeepers. But Harvansh’s life has not been easy. His father moved to Canada in 2017, where he is a truck driver. Living with his mother in…
Fast bowler Jofra Archer is making a comeback, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on 26 June 2025 that Jofra Archer has been included in the England team for the second Test against India starting on 2 July. This fast bowler is making a comeback in Test cricket for the first time since 2021. Why is Archer considered a deadly bowler? 30-year-old Jofra Archer was out of the field for a long time due to an elbow injury and a back stress fracture. He did not play any Test after the India tour in 2021. But now, fully…
The news of tension between India and Pakistan remains in the headlines every day, but this time such a news has come from the cricket field, which is winning hearts. The friendship of Indian wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan and Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has created a stir on social media. India-Pak Duo Sparks Buzz in Nottinghamshire Both of them not only performed brilliantly while playing for Nottinghamshire in England’s County Championship, but also won the hearts of the fans with their friendship. The matter started when Ishan Kishan took a brilliant catch behind the stumps on Mohammad Abbas’s ball…
A new star is shining in India’s Under-19 cricket, whose name is Harvansh Singh Pangalia. This young wicketkeeper-batsman made such a blast in a practice match against England Under-19 that everyone has started comparing him to Rishabh Pant. Harvansh hit an unbeaten 103 runs in just 52 balls, which included 9 skyscraper sixes. Believe me, this innings was no less than a storm. India’s score in the match was 251/7 in the 36th over, and the situation looked a bit difficult. Then Harvansh came to the crease and along with his partner RS Ambrish, made a brilliant partnership of 126…
India faced defeat in the first Test against England, and now all eyes are on the second Test starting on July 2. Why Kuldeep Yadav Must Play in Edgbaston Test? Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Harbhajan Singh, Saba Karim and Navjot Singh Sidhu have clearly told coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill that Kuldeep Yadav must be included in the playing XI in the Edgbaston Test. In the first Test, India had decided to field four fast bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur. But except Jasprit Bumrah, the performance of the rest of the…
London Spirit’s world is in for a storm! Former England captain and cricket superstar Eoin Morgan has been appointed to London Spirit’s board of directors. Morgan, known for his shrewdness and experience, will now advance the interests of Lord’s owners, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and work closely with the new co-owners, the ‘Tech Titans’. What are Tech Titans and Spirit’s Board? ‘Tech Titans’ i.e. Cricket Investor Holdings Limited, is a group of Silicon Valley technology giants, led by Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora. The group has placed a massive bid of £144 million for a 49% stake in London…
After India’s defeat in the Leeds Test, questions are being raised on Shubman Gill’s captaincy. Former England captain Nasser Hussain spoke openly about Gill’s leadership style. He said that Gill did not have the “aura” on the field that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had. Hussain believes that Gill’s approach was “reactive”, that is, he was reacting according to the situation, not planning in advance. India played a Test under Gill’s captaincy for the first time at Headingley. Gill was given the command after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. India scored five centuries in both innings, but England still chased the target…