Author: WebDesk

Ravi Shastri, the former Indian cricketer who was also the national team’s head coach, expressed his belief that Arshdeep Singh had the talent to feature for India across all formats of international cricket. Shastri has tipped Arshdeep as a possible contender for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place in India later this year. Arshdeep, representing Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL 2023, has been the centre of attention for his remarkable performance with the ball. Excelling in both the Powerplay and the death overs, he has been a nightmare for the opposition batters.…

Andre Russell, currently out of favour with the West Indies cricket establishment, praised Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), his IPL franchise, for footing the bill for his medical treatments like no other franchise or even Cricket West Indies, has done. Russell, the Jamaican all-rounder, joined KKR in 2014 and has since become an integral part of the team. He won the league’s MVP award in 2015 and 2019. Russell underwent knee surgery in 2019, and has been struggling with related issues ever since. Despite not being at his best in recent seasons, KKR have persisted with him, highlighting their…

Sri Lanka put on a stunning display in the second and final Test against Ireland, claiming an impressive innings-and-10-run victory at the Galle International Stadium to take the series 2-0. Although Ireland posted an impressive 492 while batting first, they were unable to overcome the dominant hosts, who celebrated their 100th Test win in style. On winning the toss, Ireland elected to bat on what was a pitch loaded in favour of the batters. Despite a poor start by the openers, Ireland nearly got to 500 thanks to brilliant centuries from Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher, as well as crucial…

PRESS RELEASE IOA Constitutes Ad-Hoc Committee to Manage WFI Office With Immediate Effect New Delhi, April 27, 2023 Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today formed a two-member Ad-Hoc Committee consisting of Mr. Bhupender Singh Bajwa, IOA Executive Council Member and Ms. Suma Shirur, Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit of IOA to run the office of Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI). In the days leading upto WFI’s election, IOA will also appoint a retired High Court Judge to the Ad-Hoc Committee for fair and transparent election. The WFI Ad-Hoc committee will be responsible to manage the affairs of the federation including…

On April 27th, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the annual contract list for women cricketers for the 2022-23 season. The list includes 17 players who are divided into three categories: Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. While the value of the contract was not mentioned in the press release sent by the BCCI, amounts from the previous year had Grade A players receiving INR 50 lakh, Grade B players getting INR 30 lakh, and Grade C players earning INR 10 lakh. The previous list had 19 players, but both Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami…

Dwayne Bravo, the leading wicket-taker in IPL history who is now the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach, has defended MS Dhoni’s decision to bat lower down the order during the ongoing IPL season. Bravo was of the opinion that Dhoni taking on such a role gave others more opportunities to show their worth. Dhoni’s reputation as one of the most formidable finishers in cricket history is secure, but he has dialed back his involvement in the Chennai batting line-up, often coming in with only a handful of deliveries left to face. Despite managing a nagging knee injury, Dhoni –…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been dealt a severe blow with the announcement that Washington Sundar, their star all-rounder, will be unavailable for the remainder of IPL 2023 because of a hamstring injury. He is expected to be out for a few weeks, forcing the Hyderabad to battle through the remainder of the tournament without him. Through a post on social media, Hyderabad confirmed that Sundar would not be able to participate in the remaining matches. “Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to a hamstring injury,” said the social-media post. 🚨 INJURY UPDATE 🚨 Washington Sundar…

Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian captain and renowned commentator, has revealed his playing XI for India, when they take on Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London in June. On April 25, the All-India Senior Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad for the match. It featured Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran batter who last played for India in January 2022, and KL Rahul, who was has retained despite his underwhelming performance in the Test series against Australia earlier this year. Heading into the second WTC final, Gavaskar picked the group of players he felt were best…

Kane Williamson, who led New Zealand to the 2019 World Cup final, is almost certain to miss the 2023 event with a ruptured anterior-cruciate ligament in his right knee. But he would yet have a significant role to play in the tournament that takes place in India in October-November. The New Zealand team management is considering the possibility of having him on board as a mentor, though Gary Stead, the head coach, hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of Williamson being in the squad. “Look, it’s still far too early to know,” said Stead ahead of New Zealand’s five-match ODI…

Kevin Pietersen, the former England batting star, has expressed his belief that Jitesh Sharma, a 29-year-old right-hand batter and wicketkeeper, could serve as the ideal replacement for Rishabh Pant in the Indian one-day team. Pant, who was involved in a nasty car accident last December, is expected to miss the World Cup, scheduled to be held in India in October-November. Pietersen said that India could replace Pant with someone who performs well during the ongoing IPL season. He then singled out Jitesh as a promising candidate, after his impressive performance against Mumbai Indians (MI). Left-arm Spin – Countdown to IPL…