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Vaibhav Tripathi New Zealand has suffered a setback as seasoned all-rounder Jimmy Neesham pulled himself out of the upcoming 4-match T20I series against England, commencing in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday, August 30. Neesham will be returning home to be by the side of his wife who is expecting their first child. In place of Neesham, spin-bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie will step into the 15-man T20I squad for the series against England. McConchie had recently been part of the Blackcaps team that secured a 2-1 victory over UAE, contributing 40 runs across two matches, with a top score of 31*. Initially slated…

Vaibhav Tripathi Karim Janat, who last played an ODI game six years ago, has been recalled alongside Sharafuddin Ashraf. Afghanistan’s 17-member squad for the 2023 Asia Cup, scheduled from August 30 to September 17, was unveiled by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday, August 27. Azmatullah Omarzai, recovering from an injury sustained in the Pakistan ODI series, has been left out. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Gulbadin Naib retains his spot. Notably, Shahidullah Kamal, Fareed Ahmed Malik, and Wafadar Momand are among the other exclusions alongside Omarzai. Afghanistan is slated to kick off their campaign against Bangladesh in Lahore on September 3,…

Vaibhav Tripathi Pakistan’s Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 squad has seen an addition. Left-handed batter Saud Shakeel has been included in the 17-member roster, while Tayyab Tahir, who was part of the main squad, will travel with the team as a reserve player. Shakeel’s Test career has been remarkable, amassing 875 runs at an impressive average of 87.50, featuring two centuries and six half-centuries. Following his Test success, he was selected for the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, where Pakistan secured a clean sweep victory. However, Shakeel’s ODI career has not taken off as quickly, tallying 76 runs…

Vaibhav Tripathi Former opener Virender Sehwag has projected current Indian captain Rohit Sharma to once again secure the title of the highest run-scorer in this year’s World Cup, expressing his belief that Rohit will significantly impact his team’s performance. “I think lots of openers because India has good wickets, so openers will get more opportunities. I think if I want to pick one, I think Rohit Sharma. There are a couple of names, but I know I’m Indian and I should pick Indian, so Rohit Sharma. I’ll pick Rohit Sharma, because when World Cups comes, his energy level, his performance…

Vaibhav Tripathi England’s promising fast bowler, Josh Tongue, has been sidelined from the forthcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to injury. His absence opens the door for Chris Jordan, England’s top wicket-taker in T20Is, to step in for the four-match series commencing on Wednesday at Chester-Le-Street. Tongue, 25, impressed in the Test matches against Ireland and Australia this summer. He was poised to mark his white-ball debut in the upcoming series. Tongue joins fellow uncapped bowler John Turner in withdrawing from the series due to injuries. This setback not only affects his national duties but also forces him to miss…

Vaibhav Tripathi AB de Villiers, the former South African captain and batting legend, has put forth the idea that Virat Kohli might hold the solution to India’s No 4 batting puzzle in the upcoming World Cup. Sharing his thoughts on his YouTube channel ‘AB de Villiers 360’, Kohli’s former IPL teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore said, “We’re still talking about who will be the No 4 for India. I’ve heard some rumours about Virat (Kohli) possibly taking up that position. I would be a big supporter of that. “I think Virat is perfect for No 4. He can put the…

Vaibhav Tripathi Roger Binny, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and vice-president Rajeev Shukla will travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup starting on August 30. They have been invited by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Top BCCI officials visiting Pakistan is significant, given the tension between the countries. However, it’s important to note that no discussion regarding India-Pakistan bilateral cricket is expected during this visit. The BCCI has made it clear that such discussions would require the approval of the respective governments. In the Asia Cup, Pakistan will host four matches and Sri Lanka…

Vaibhav Tripathi Following Ireland’s series loss against India on August 23rd in Malahide, Dublin, captain Paul Stirling emphasized the importance of seizing crucial moments in a match. Speaking in the aftermath of the series, Stirling acknowledged the Indian team’s strong cricketing display. He commented on the unfortunate conclusion of the third T20I match, which was called off due to steady drizzle – India winning on the basis of DLS. “I think just the periods of good cricket. Good patches of it. A lot of positives but it’s about finishing those games on. It is brilliant to have India up here.…

Vaibhav Tripathi Shubman Gill, the young Indian batter, commended his captain and opening companion, Rohit Sharma, for allowing players the complete liberty to showcase their natural playing styles. Gill also expressed his delight in partnering with his captain at the top of the order. “It feels great to be able to open up with him (Rohit Sharma), especially knowing that all the focus is on him. He’s someone who likes the other batters to go and just express himself and play the way I want to play the game. So in that nature, he gives the players full freedom for…

Vaibhav Tripathi Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu shared his delight about making his debut in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), underscoring the contrast in ambiance between CPL and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rayudu’s entry makes him the second Indian cricketer, following Pravin Tambe, to participate in the men’s CPL. “I have heard some really good things about the league, especially the standard of cricket that’s played here. I am happy to be part of the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Pollard and Bravo used to talk a lot about the CPL. This is the first time I’m playing…