Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

An exciting opportunity awaits fans at the Asia Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made some plans for the India-Pakistan clash at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2 (Saturday). Supporters are warmly welcome to seize this deal and secure their seats with special privileges to go with the charged atmosphere of this highly-anticipated match. Limited tickets are being released for the Grass Embankment and Scorecard Grass Embankment sections, exclusively for the Pakistan leg of the Asia Cup showdown. These tickets are priced at an affordable Rs 1500 (Sri Lankan) each. For takers of the India-Nepal game on September…

In a move that could signal yet another shift in the top leadership of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Zaka Ashraf appears to be on the brink of being removed from his role as the board chief. This potential change at the helm of the PCB comes as the country grapples with political uncertainties and transition ahead of upcoming elections. Ashraf’s rise to the chairmanship of the PCB was marked by his succession to Najam Sethi, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s cricket administration. Now, ironically, Sethi’s name is once again in the air as a potential successor to Ashraf. The…

In the annals of Indian cricket, a perennial debate rages on about players who could have, should have, and would have made a mark on the international stage. One name that consistently surfaces in this discussion is Sanju Samson. A wicketkeeper-batsman known for his clean striking and undeniable talent, Samson’s journey has been marked by fits of brilliance punctuated by moments of recklessness. As the Asia Cup 2023 squad was unveiled, the surprise exclusion of Samson in favour of Suryakumar Yadav brought this debate to the forefront once again. Over the years, Samson’s name has been synonymous with unfulfilled potential.…

It looks like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have taken significant steps towards claiming back their respective spots in the Indian ODI side ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. Both Rahul and Iyer, who have missed plenty of cricket in 2023 owing to thigh and back injuries respectively, took part in a 50-over simulation game at the KSCA ‘B’ ground on Monday in a bid to prove their fitness for the shorter format and stake a claim in the Asia Cup 2023 squad, which is expected to be announced this week. As soon as Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing…

In the world of cricket, the tale of Sanju Samson is one of potential unfulfilled, opportunities squandered, and a reputation tarnished. Once heralded as one of the most promising cricketers of his generation, Samson has unfortunately found himself tagged with a less-flattering moniker: “Mr Inconsistent.” With the coveted World Cup 2023 on the horizon, Samson’s inability to seize the moment has raised serious doubts about his finding a place in India’s Asia Cup and ODI World Cup squads. The recent India-West Indies series was viewed as a pivotal juncture in Samson’s career. With Shreyas Iyer nursing an injury, the stage…

Prithvi Shaw has seen it all. Hailed as a prodigy, he had taken Test cricket by storm with a debut hundred. In white-ball cricket, specifically the IPL, he made an instant impact. Just when people started saying here is the next big thing in Indian cricket, things started heading south for this talented batter. Embroiled in multiple off-the-field controversies and after an underwhelming season for Delhi Capitals, Shaw is currently out of favour with the national team. These are times that test young players. How deep is the resolve? Having seen life in the fast lane, can he take…

To no one’s surprise, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs have finally cleared their men’s cricket team to travel to India for the ODI World Cup, to be held in October-November. In an official media release, the Pakistan government spoke of not mixing sport and politics. That was especially ironic because the release was loaded with political rhetoric. “Pakistan believes that the state of bilateral relations with India should not stand in the way of fulfilling its international sports-related obligations,” said the statement. “Pakistan’s decision shows its constructive and responsible approach vis-à-vis India’s intransigent attitude, as the latter had refused to…

Rishabh Pant is making remarkable recovery as he continues his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a horrific car crash in December 2022. The southpaw has been posting updates of his recovery through his social media platforms but it is understood that Pant is now facing deliveries at nets with speed excess to 140 kmph at the NCA. Pant had started taking throwdowns last month but over the course of the last couple of weeks, the speed of the deliveries has only increased. Notably, Pant is facing no issues whatsoever in taking down quicker deliveries…

With the conclusion of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, India’s experimentation phase seems to have ended, and the focus should now shift towards finalising the core team for the upcoming tournaments. India will now gear up for the Asia Cup and a crucial three-match ODI series against Australia before the World Cup in October-November. While almost every player got opportunities during the Caribbean ODIs, one constant and notable omission from the playing XI was Yuzvendra Chahal. Once a prominent name in the limited-over formats, especially in ODIs, the leg-spinner is no more an automatic choice. With the…

Stuart Broad, one-half of England’s most successful fast-bowling pair, has officially announced his retirement from cricket. After alerting his teammates after the second day’s play on Friday, Broad made it public just before the close of play on Saturday in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. Broad, now 37, who recently surpassed 600 wickets in Test cricket, confirmed the news after the day’s play. After making his Test debut in 2007, he won 167 caps and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Ashes series. Speaking to Sky Sports, Broad expressed his love for the game and his desire…