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Former Zimbabwean pace bowler Henry Olonga retracted his statement on Heath Streak’s supposed demise. In an attempt to clear the air, Olonga again took to his X social media handle to share an update. “I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks.” He had earlier said, “Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend.” Later on, Streak himself went on to say to Mid-Day, “It is a…

Vaibhav Tripathi Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan openly shared his ideal dream ODI XI ahead of the upcoming World Cup, revealing that teammate Virat Kohli would be his top choice. As the anticipation builds for the showcase event in India, slated to commence on October 5, Dhawan also unveiled his selection for the subsequent four positions in the lineup. Virat Kohli, acclaimed as one of the game’s finest, would undoubtedly hold the premier position in Dhawan’s fantasy team. With an impressive tally of 46 centuries, Kohli has amassed nearly 13,000 runs in ODIs, maintaining an exceptional average of 57.32. Dhawan…

Vaibhav Tripathi Emerging young batter Tilak Varma has received his first ODI call-up, while Yuzvendra Chahal has been omitted as India revealed an 18-member squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have returned after an extended period of recovery from injuries. Prasidh Krishna is making a comeback to the ODI squad following his recent debut in the ongoing T20I series in Ireland. On Chahal’s exclusion, skipper Rohit Sharma said Axar Patel was preferred due to his batting abilities: “We had a deep discussion about an offspinner and a legspinner as well. But see, things boil…

Vaibhav Tripathi Despite her actions causing a controversy during the third ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka last month, Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur holds no feelings of remorse. During that match, Harmanpreet’s frustration grew due to certain umpiring decisions. Her emotions escalated to the point where, upon her dismissal, she vented her anger by striking the stumps. This frustration extended beyond the game, spilling into the post-match presentation. Additionally, she had made a comment aimed at the Bangladesh captain, reportedly asking her to include the umpires in the trophy presentation ceremony. This remark garnered considerable criticism. Subsequently, Harmanpreet…

Vaibhav Tripathi Rinku Singh did not take long to make an impact in India colours. After bagging the Player of the Match award in his second T20I, against Ireland, the Kolkata Knight Riders star attributed the success to his Indian Premier League experience. “I am feeling very good. I was trying to do what I have done in the IPL. I was confident and tried to stay calm… I listen to the captain (smiling). I have been playing for 10 years. My efforts have borne fruit. I am happy to get this award in my first game (innings),” the left-handed…

Despite Andrew Balbirnie’s gritty 72, Ireland slipped to a 33-run loss against India in the second T20I in Dublin. With this victory, the visitors also took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In pursuit of a sizeable total of 185, Ireland lost both Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker in the third over. Prasidh Krishna, the 6’2″ pace bowler, showcased his hit-the-deck skills by hitting the bat hard on impact to pick both those wickets. Harry Tector too didn’t last long as he was castled by Ravi Bishnoi. Curtis Campher and George Dockrell did share useful stands of 37…

Vaibhav Tripathi Former Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga will return to Mumbai Indians as their bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. This marks his second stint with MI’s support staff, as he previously served as a mentor in 2018. Malinga will take over the role from Shane Bond, the former New Zealand pacer, who held the position for a remarkable nine years, starting in 2015. During his tenure, the team secured four IPL titles in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022. Additionally, he is also the head coach for MI Emirates in the ILT20. Having concluded his IPL playing career…

Vaibhav Tripathi England batter Harry Brook is determined to shift his focus away from the disappointment of not securing a spot in the preliminary squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Brook faced omission from the England squad due to Ben Stokes’ decision to reverse his retirement, earning him a place in the 18-member line-up for the tournament in India. Despite his impressive performance for England in both Test and T20I formats over the last year, the 24-year-old has participated in just three ODIs throughout his career until now. “Obviously it’s disappointing but I can’t do…

Vaibhav Tripathi Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed that Suné Luus, who led the Proteas women’s team to an unprecedented T20 World Cup final earlier this year, will not retain her role during the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month. In a press release issued on Friday while announcing the squad for the Pakistan tour, CSA stated that a new captain would be appointed before the commencement of the white-ball tour. “On behalf of CSA and the team, I am eager to declare my sincere appreciation to Suné Luus for her outstanding leadership and remarkable achievements during her time…

Vaibhav Tripathi Jos Buttler, England’s white-ball captain, clarified that he didn’t need to convince Ben Stokes to reverse his decision to retire from ODI cricket, enabling his availability for the upcoming World Cup in India. Stokes, who had stepped away from ODI cricket in June the previous year citing workload concerns, has made a comeback with the aim of helping England to defend the World Cup title. He secured his place in the provisional World Cup squad, announced two days back on Wednesday. “Ben (Stokes) is very much his own man, he makes his own decisions. I’ve played with him…