Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that Mickey Arthur had been appointed as the men’s team director, a significant role that will see him play a major part in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup in India later this year. Arthur, 54, was previously head coach of the Pakistan team from 2016 to 2019, and will be involved in designing, formulating, and overseeing strategies for the men’s team in his new position. The PCB stated that Arthur will be a part of the coaching staff for the World Cup, as well as the away tour to Australia…

Overview The MA Chidambaram Stadium will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, in what will be a second successive southern derby for the home side. Their victory over Bangalore lifted Chennai into playoff contention, while Hyderabad have only the Delhi Capitals below them in the table. However, the teams being separated by just two points gives you an indication of just how fierce the competition is this season. Chennai have rebounded strongly after their opening-game loss to Gujarat Titans, winning three of their last four matches. The team has an impressive record in front…

Overview The current IPL 2023 points table shows Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians near the bottom, with only Delhi Capitals below them. However, both sides go into their game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on the back of two consecutive wins, knowing that a third straight success will lift them into the group jostling for playoff positions. Sunrisers Hyderabad have rebounded well from losses in their first two matches, with Harry Brook impressing wth a century in their previous game. Brook’s high strike-rate made up for his tentativeness against spin. Mayank Markande has also been a key…

Overview Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host match 22 between the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The Mumbai Indians recently clinched their first victory of the tournament against Delhi Capitals, while KKR lost a high-scoring game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. Before their win against Delhi, Mumbai Indians had suffered heavy defeats against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Despite their narrow victory over Delhi, a flatter throw from David Warner, the Delhi captain, on the final…

In what will come as a huge relief for Indian cricket fans, Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, has undergone surgery on his lower back in New Zealand and joined the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, to embark on his post-surgery rehabilitation plan. Bumrah started his rehab at the NCA on Friday (April 14) and is on track to return to the field before the 2023 ODI World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India in October-November. Shreyas Iyer, key middle-order batter, is scheduled to undergo lower-back surgery next week. Iyer will remain under surgeon’s care for two weeks before…

Overview Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting match #19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL), between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which will take place at the iconic Eden Gardens on Friday. KKR are riding high after a record-breaking three-wicket victory against the Gujarat Titans. Of their three matches till now, KKR have won two (against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans) and lost one (against Punjab Kings) by a narrow margin on the DLS method. However, despite their recent victories, Chandrakant Pandit, their coach, may have concerns over the form of his top-order batters. They have struggled…

The roar of the crowd echoes across the stadium as the Punjab Kings prepare to face Gujarat Titans, the defending IPL champions, in Mohali. The buzz surrounding the Kings is palpable, with the return of Liam Livingstone, one of their star players. The all-rounder with a sky-high reputation in the shortest format of the game has received a fitness clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board. His arrival on the field is eagerly anticipated by fans and teammates alike. In last year’s IPL, Livingstone proved himself a force to be reckoned with, dominating several matches and cementing his place…

As the sun sets over the Chepauk Stadium, the anticipation will reach fever pitch. The Chennai Super Kings are set to host the Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be a nail-biting encounter. While most eyes will be on the legendary MS Dhoni, playing what might be his final season, the local crowd will also be abuzz with excitement over a homecoming hero, Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin, now donning the pink jersey of the Royals, is no stranger to Chepauk. This is the place where he honed his craft, where he made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu, and where he…

Overview The Chennai Super Kings will clash with the Rajasthan Royals in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This will be the first meeting of the two teams in the ongoing season, and the winner will have a chance to climb to the top of the standings. For one of Rajasthan’s stars, R Ashwin, it also means a return to his home city, and the franchise where he first caught the eye in the IPL. Both teams have had a similar run so far, having won two games and…

By Boria Majumdar He isn’t a T-20 natural and, despite being a senior pro, was expected to sit out for the Chennai Super Kings. Frankly speaking, there was no reason for the Chennai side to go back to him had there not been an injury concern. Knowing that the Wankhede track offers early assistance to the faster bowlers, CSK went back to Ajinkya Rahane. And may I say, it was yet another MSD masterstroke. Chasing 150, Rahane brought out all his experience and was not flustered at any point during the run chase. He was in a hurry to close…