Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

What a thrilling encounter the third women’s ODI between India and Bangladesh turned out to be, with the game ending in a tie! The match had all the ingredients of a nail-biter, but what will remain etched in memories is India’s dramatic batting collapse. Needing 226 to win, India’s batting line-up seemed confident, especially with Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol scoring fifties. However, poor running, rash shot-making, and a lack of common sense saw India’s batting fall apart like a house of cards. Meanwhile, Fargana Hoque starred for Bangladesh, cracking her maiden ODI ton and also stitched a stand of…

The much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 schedule has finally been released, with Pakistan, the hosts, playing the tournament opener against Nepal in Multan on September 30. The four cities that will host the Asia Cup matches are Multan, Lahore, Kandy and Colombo. While the opener will be played in Multan, Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium will host the final. Kandy in Sri Lanka will host group stage matches along with Multan and Lahore, whereas Colombo will host five matches of the Super 4s stage, with Lahore getting one game. However, Dambulla didn’t get a single game in the Asia Cup after featuring…

India secured a commanding 108-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Women’s ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, to level the series at 1-1. India, sent in to bat by Bangladesh, posted a challenging total of 228-8 in their 50 overs. In response, the hosts lost their last seven wickets for just 14 as India’s bowlers wrapped things up in just 35.1 overs. The batting effort was led by the brilliant Jemimah Rodrigues, who showcased her class with a masterful knock of 86 off 78 deliveries. She found able support from Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed a steady 52 off…

I was born and brought up in New Delhi, where my father was posted. With my grandparents, from both sides, staying in Kolkata, the two-month summer vacations were the only time we got together and spent some good time as a family. For me, the stories used to revolve around football and cricket. I was always fascinated by sports, perhaps it is still running in the blood. My maternal grandfather and great uncles were all professional sportspersons. Three of them — Anil, Kamal and Subodh Bhattacharya — played cricket, while Sushil Bhattacharya was regarded as one of the pioneers of…

Jitesh Sharma is one of the names, who has been rewarded with the Indian call-up for the upcoming Asian Games 2023, on the back of impressive performances in the domestic circuit in the shortest format and Indian Premier League (IPL). The wicket-keeper-batter will be part of the Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, to be held from September 19 to October 8 at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field. The men’s cricket competition will be played from September 28 to October 8 in the T20 format. The Vidarbha and Punjab Kings wicket-keeper batter, in an interview…

After years of struggle and toil, Rinku Singh has finally made it to the Indian team. On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, to be held from September 19 to October 8 at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field. Rinku is one of the new names in the Indian squad, which boasts a few names that have already made their mark for the senior men’s team in the shortest format of the game. The men’s cricket competition will be played from September 28 to October…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made a groundbreaking announcement, declaring that men’s and women’s teams would receive equal prize money at ICC events. This significant decision was reached during the ICC’s Annual Conference in Durban, South Africa, bringing forward the anticipated timeline for achieving prize-money parity by 2030. Greg Barclay, the ICC Chairman, expressed his delight, stating, “This is a significant moment in the history of our sport, and I am delighted that men’s and women’s cricketers competing at ICC global events will now be rewarded equally.” He further emphasized the ICC’s commitment to bridging the prize-money gap, with…

England secured a thrilling victory over Australia in the third T20I of the Women’s Ashes series, marking their first T20 series win against their rivals since 2017. The match, held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, saw the hosts emerge victorious by five wickets. Chasing a target of 119 runs on the basis of DLS Method, England showcased their resilience as they reached the required total with four balls to spare, finishing at 121-5. The game-breaker of the match was Alice Capsey, whose explosive innings of 46 runs from just 23 balls turned the tide in England’s favour. Capsey’s breathtaking…

A high-profile committee led by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has been established by the federal government to discuss the country’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is being hosted by India. The strained relations between Pakistan and India, coupled with security concerns in the neighbouring country, have cast doubts on Pakistan’s involvement in this highly anticipated cricket tournament. The committee led by Foreign Minister Bilawal will provide recommendations on all matters related to the World Cup in India. The final decision regarding Pakistan’s tour will be based on these recommendations, which will be sent…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened its 19th Apex Council meeting, on Friday, to discuss important matters pertaining to the future of Indian cricket. One significant decision made during the meeting was to formulate a policy in relation to participation of Indian players in overseas T20 leagues, which includes retired players. This policy aims to provide clarity and guidelines for players who wish to participate in such leagues while maintaining the integrity of Indian cricket. “We will be coming out with a policy to prevent the trend of pre-determined retirements,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said to…