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Vaibhav Tripathi Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc will not be part of the upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa due to injuries, Cricket Australia (CA) announced. At this stage, their participation in the World Cup is not in doubt. A left wrist tendon injury will keep Smith out about four weeks. Starc has a groin problem. Both are expected to recover for the big event in India in October-November. Marnus Labuschagne will replace Smith for the 50-over games in South Africa. Ashton Turner will take Smith’s place in the T20I squad. Starc, who has been grappling with groin soreness after…

Vaibhav Tripathi The Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023) has reached the Eliminator stage, where B-Love Kandy (BLK) and Jaffna Kings (JK) will engage in a contest at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on August 17, Thursday. Seeking to halt their two-match losing streak, Wanindu Hasaranga aims to reinvigorate Kandy’s performance. Despite an earlier stint as table-toppers, their momentum has waned, evidenced by a recent 20-run loss against Dambulla Aura. Hasaranga is eager for his squad to rebound and display a strong performance in the upcoming knockout fixture. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Harris have been effective run-scorers in the tournament,…

Vaibhav Tripathi It’s official. Ben Stokes has made a U-turn on his ODI retirement and returned to the side with an eye on helping England retain the World Cup to be played in India. The all-rounder has been named in the squad for the ODI series against New Zealand to be hosted by England in September. The four-match series will be preceded by four T20Is. The inclusion of Stokes and return of Joe Root have prompted the omission of Yorkshire’s Harry Brook. This might mean a blow to Brook’s World Cup chances. Uncapped fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been named in…

Vaibhav Tripathi Wahab Riaz, Pakistan fast bowler, once touted as the next fast bowling sensation, has retired from international cricket at the age of 38. The seasoned left-arm bowler announced his decision on his official X account on Wednesday, August 16. With his international retirement, Wahab intends to focus his energies on participating in white-ball leagues across the globe. “Stepping off the international pitch. After an incredible journey, I’ve decided to retire from international cricket. Big thank you to PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans, and everyone who supported me,” Riaz wrote. “Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise…

For years, we’ve been told that women’s sport languished behind its male equivalent because there was no public interest. And this alleged apathy meant no sponsors and no prime-time television. Of the many lies that have floated around the sporting ecosystem for years, this is the worst. A crowd of over 86,000 watched the Australia-India final at the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020, and the ongoing Women’s World Cup football has further exposed this myth. After a sellout crowd of 43,217 at Eden Park in Auckland watched Spain clinch their place in the final with victory over Sweden, more…

The evening of Independence Day witnessed an awe-inspiring spectacle as the Bengali community was treated to a radiant display of patriotism by none other than the illustrious ‘Maharaj’, Sourav Ganguly, who elegantly donned the persona of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The astonishing photograph, unveiled by Ganguly himself on his social media platform, swiftly gained viral momentum, capturing the hearts and minds of cricket enthusiasts who hold their historical ‘hero’ in the highest regard. This striking portrayal of Ganguly as Netaji during the freedom struggle of Bengal has sparked a wave of admiration and pride. The question on everyone’s mind is:…

Vaibhav Tripathi Australia captain Pat Cummins remains optimistic about his return for the three-match ODI series against India in September, ahead of the ODI World Cup. Cummins sustained a wrist injury during the final test of the intense England series. Presently undergoing rehabilitation to ensure his full fitness for the significant event in India, he is slated to rejoin the squad during the South Africa series. Reflecting on the injury, Cummins shared, “Initially, it didn’t seem too severe, but as days passed, the discomfort increased, indicating it was likely a bone-related issue rather than muscular. I’ll be joining the South…

If a star was born in Spain’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands, it reached its zenith in the semi-final against Sweden, with Salma Paralluelo, the 19-year-old Barcelona star, scoring the opening goal and changing the tide as Jorge Vilda’s side booked their place in Sunday’s final. Spain, who had never gone past the round of 16 in their two previous World Cup appearances, will now face either Australia, the co-hosts, or England. Paralluelo’s goal had come in the 81st minute, and Spain, as they had in the game against Netherlands, were guilty of switching off. There were just…

Vaibhav Tripathi At the age of 26, Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Although Hasaranga has participated in just four Test matches over the past two years and has struggled to make an impact as a bowler, taking four wickets at an average of 100.75, he did manage to score a half-century in South Africa. His move is believed to be aimed at increasing his availability for franchise cricket tournaments. “We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be a vital part of our white-ball program going forward,” Ashley De Silva, CEO…

Vaibhav Tripathi Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against Australia. Dewald Brevis earns his debut call-up for both formats, while Donovan Ferreira, Gerald Coetzee, and Matthew Breetzke secure their maiden T20I selections. Temba Bavuma captains the ODI team, featuring experienced players Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, and Kagiso Rabada, alongside David Miller. The announcement sets the stage for the series starting on August 30. ODI SQUAD: Temba Bavuma (c), Keshav Maharaj, Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Andrich…