Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricketer AB de Villiers lavished praise on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni’s longevity in the Indian Premier League, likening the CSK captain to a ‘diesel engine’. De Villiers said that the 42-year-old has been an outstanding captain in the immensely popular T20 league. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on the horizon, plenty of attention will be on Dhoni as fans and experts continue to speculate about his future. Despite retirement rumours swirling since Dhoni stepped away from international cricket in August 2020, he remains a formidable force, with…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a major setback as fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the forthcoming IPL 2024 due to a recent surgical procedure on his left proximal quadriceps tendon. Prasidh sustained the injury during a Ranji Trophy match for Karnataka against Gujarat, just a week after returning from the South Africa tour. He was forced to leave the field after bowling 14.5 overs in Ahmedabad and was visibly in pain, limping off with the injury. Having undergone surgery for his quadriceps injury last month, Prasidh will now undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in…

Mitchell Marsh’s appointment as Australia’s captain for this year’s ICC T20 World Cup appears to be all but confirmed, as national coach and selector Andrew McDonald has asserted that “all roads will lead to Mitch.” This decision comes as Pat Cummins, Australia’s Test and ODI captain, has shown no interest in taking up the T20I captaincy. Cummins recently stated that he enjoys playing T20I cricket without the added responsibility of captaincy, evident in the series against New Zealand. Marsh is expected to lead a squad that may include Cummins, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024. McDonald, part of…

In the previous four Tests, Ben Stokes had not bowled, perhaps worried if his operated knee could take the load. Today, the same British media is lampooning the Ben Stokes-led team from all angles. Former England players and prominent writers from the British media have condemned the side and their performance throughout the five-match series. Despite their victory in the first Test in Hyderabad, England’s tour of India concluded in dismal fashion as they suffered an innings and 64 run defeat within three days in the fifth Test. After the heavy defeat in picturesque Dharamsala, Ben Stokes acknowledged that his…

After a new-look Indian team thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test to win the five-match series 4-1, Rohit Sharma praised the youngsters for showing up following the defeat in the first Test in Hyderabad. After losing the series opener, India bounced back in style and won four games on the trot, rounding it off at the picture-perfect HPCA Stadium in the Himalayan foothills. The series finale was a one-sided affair as the match ended inside three days. Rohit, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav starred for India. This series win is…

Chennai Super Kings received a significant setback to their IPL 2024 aspirations as their key player, Devon Conway, has been laid low by a finger injury. The New Zealand cricketer sustained a thumb injury during the second T20I against Australia. Initially, X-rays indicated no fracture, but further assessment revealed significant damage, necessitating surgery. According to sources, the CSK management is in consultation with Brett Harrop, the New Zealand physio, to know the exact duration of Conway’s absence. As per initial reports, Conway was expected to be out of action until May. Conway, acquired by Chennai Super Kings in…

Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone in his cricketing career, as he prepares to play his 100th Test match for India. This achievement is worthy of celebration, especially considering the challenges he has faced throughout his tumultuous journey. As he approaches this landmark match, the 37-year-old reflected on the career changing moment: the series defeat against England, which served as a turning point. This humbling experience at home prompted Ashwin to introspect and address the shortcomings in his game. “The 2012 series against England was the turning point for me. It taught me what to…

James Franklin, the former New Zealand all-rounder, will step in as the new fast bowling coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the upcoming IPL season, filling in for Dale Steyn, who opted out due to personal reasons. Steyn, the former South African pace sensation, assumed the role of SRH’s fast bowling coach in 2022. However, he requested a break this season, and SRH, respecting his decision, granted him leave for the entire campaign. Although Franklin played for Mumbai Indians in the 2011 and 2012 seasons, this marks his first stint as a coach in the IPL. On the…

Sunrisers Hyderabad have named Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins as their new skipper for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2024. He takes over from South Africa’s Aiden Markram. His successful leadership for Australia in Tests and ODIs, where they clinched the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) and ICC World Cup last year, has evidently influenced the decision. Cummins, 30, became the second most expensive player in IPL history when SRH acquired him for a staggering INR 20.50 crore. He led Australia to victory in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) and Men’s ODI World Cup.…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have appointed Lance Klusener as an assistant coach for the upcoming IPL season. Klusener joins the coaching staff led by Justin Langer. He will work alongside fellow assistant coach S Sriram as they strive to clinch the elusive IPL title under the leadership of KL Rahul. Klusener will continue to oversee the operations of Durban Super Giants (DSG), the South Africa-based affiliate of the Super Giants franchise in SA20. As the head coach of DSG’s SA20 side, Klusener guided them to the final in the recently concluded season. With prior IPL coaching experience, having…