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Vaibhav Tripathi Australia’s ace off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, has been sidelined for the remainder of the Ashes series due to a significant calf tear that he suffered on day 2 while fielding in the Lord’s Test. Todd Murphy could replace Lyon for the third Test at Leeds. Murphy showcased his skills during Australia’s recent tour of India, taking 14 wickets at an average of 25.21, including an impressive debut performance of 7 for 124 in Nagpur. Furthermore, left-handed batsman Matthew Renshaw has been released from the Australian squad but will remain in England as a backup in the event of…

Test cricket has been played for nearly 150 years. In that time, there have been several dominant sides. Australia in the immediate aftermath of the two World Wars, England in the 1950s, West Indies from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, and Australia for a decade from 1999 spring to mind fairly quickly. Each of those sides had formidable bowling attacks, none more so than West Indies, with their four horsemen of the apocalypse. The batting was pretty useful too. Australia in the 1930s could call on Sir Donald Bradman, Stan McCabe and Bill Ponsford, each a contender for their…

Vaibhav Tripathi Renuka Singh, the pace bowler, and Richa Ghosh, the wicket-keeper, have been left out of the 18-member Indian limited-overs squads for the tour of Bangladesh. Additionally, talented off-spinner Shreyanka Patil was also overlooked for the tour. India has also made the decision to exclude senior players like Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad from the squad, opting for an inexperienced spin attack. In their place, the team has included newcomers: Uma Chetry, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, and Minnu Mani. The Indian women’s team is scheduled to play three T20Is and three ODIs against Bangladesh. India’s T20I…

Vaibhav Tripathi After the England Test team’s defeat against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, their captain Ben Stokes shared his feelings of disappointment. However, Stokes remained hopeful for the future and showed confidence in his team’s capacity to bounce back in the remaining matches of the series. Despite Stokes’ remarkable century on the final day at Lord’s, England suffered a 43-run defeat in the second Test, leaving them with a 2-0 series deficit and three matches left to play. “Having experienced something similar, you are able to look back at it. Did take a lot out of…

Vaibhav Tripathi Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly shared his views on the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan in the lead-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Ganguly observed that India have taken the upper hand over Pakistan, except for their defeat in the 2021 T20 World Cup. He also highlighted the thrilling encounters between India and Australia as a spectacle for the audience. The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan will take place on October 15 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium in the 50-over World Cup, adding to the high stakes of the match. “There is a lot of…

When Fire in Babylon, Stevan Riley’s documentary about the glory years of West Indies cricket, was released in 2010, one of the promos had Sir Vivian Richards saying: “It’s history you won’t forget.” But as that era of four-pronged pace attacks, cavalier batting and blackwashes turns sepia-tinted in our minds, the new reality is especially jarring. West Indies cricket has been in the doldrums for decades, but failure to qualify for the World Cup for the first time marks a new low. Just when you thought that things couldn’t get much worse, defeats to Zimbabwe, the Netherlands and Scotland have…

Vaibhav Tripathi West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder stressed the importance of building strong structures to halt the decline of the Men in Maroon. Holder admitted that the defeat to Scotland was one of the lowest points in his career but remained hopeful for the team’s future. West Indies suffered a significant setback as they were knocked out of the ODI World Cup race, facing a seven-wicket defeat against Scotland in the third match of the Super Six round of the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Saturday, July 1. “I don’t think all is lost. There’s a lot of young…

Vaibhav Tripathi Ace Australian batter Steve Smith has achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the second-fastest player to reach 9,000 Test runs. Smith accomplished this milestone during Australia’s first innings in the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord’s. He needed 31 runs to reach the mark before the match commenced. In terms of matches played, Smith achieved the fastest 9,000 Test runs, taking only 99 matches to reach the milestone. This surpasses the record set by West Indies legend Brian Lara, who achieved the feat in his 101st Test. Smith achieved this milestone in 174 innings, making him the second-quickest…

Vaibhav Tripathi Owned by Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) showcased their brilliance in IPL 2023, not only on the field but also off it. Embracing the home-and-away format, they seized the opportunity to connect with their loyal fans. Their comprehensive marketing campaign included widespread outdoor advertising, a partnership with Radio City, on-ground activations to cultivate the “LSG Brigade” fan club, and extensive media coverage in multiple languages. The season commenced with a grand jersey launch event graced by esteemed personalities such as BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, LSG captain KL Rahul, and vice-captain Krunal Pandya. The event was…

In September 2013, Ireland hosted England in an ODI at Malahide in Dublin. Eoin Morgan, who had made his name in Irish colours, was leading England, and some of cricket’s most prominent journalists and broadcasters were settling into their seats. That was when Michael Atherton, who writes for The Times and is also part of Sky’s TV coverage, asked for the WiFi password. “Bangalore2011,” came the reply. “You’re kidding, right?” asked Atherton, who also captained England for nearly a decade. When he was told it was no joke, Atherton just laughed and said: “That’s brilliant!” Those were golden years for…