Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

After Glenn Maxwell’s stunning unbeaten 201 secured an unlikely victory against Afghanistan, Australia would be eager to extend their unbeaten streak to seven wins when they face a depleted Bangladesh in an inconsequential ICC Cricket World Cup league stage game. The match, scheduled at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on November 11, offers Australia an opportunity to fine-tune their strategy ahead of the crucial semi-final against South Africa. The Bangladesh lineup, in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan – ruled out of the tournament with a fractured finger – will need exceptional performances from the players to compete…

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult is eagerly looking forward to a potential World Cup semi-final against India. In the match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, New Zealand showcased dominance by winning by five wickets and chasing down 172 runs in just 23.2 overs. This victory has increased their chances of playing the semi-finals. “Always, the biggest challenge here (in India) is to come across different conditions and conditions that change throughout the tournament,” said Boult. “Everyone wants a piece of the host nation. They are playing phenomenal cricket. Time will tell what will happen. I am sure it will…

Australia captain Pat Cummins had no hesitation in terming Glenn Maxwell’s stunning double century as the greatest in ODI cricket history. Cummins expressed his awe and gratitude for being present in the middle to witness this extraordinary knock of 201 not out, which steered them to a thrilling victory over Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Maxwell’s innings will be remembered as one of the finest. He rescued Australia from a precarious 91 for 7 to chase down 292 and secure their spot in the semi-finals. Cummins, who partnered Maxwell in the 202-run stand, could only contribute 12 runs…

An extraordinary double century from Glenn Maxwell helped Australia pull off what seemed like an improbable victory against Afghanistan in Mumbai. It was entirely a one man show at the Wankhede Stadium as the Aussies outclassed Afghanistan by three wickets to cruise into the semifinals. Feeling completely debilitated by back spasm and cramps, Maxwell wreaked havoc on the Afghanistan bowlers with his unbeaten knock of 201 runs off just 128 balls. After single-handedly taking his team to the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup, Maxwell acknowledged his good fortune in surviving the early stages when Afghanistan dropped him twice. The…

In a game marked by controversy, Bangladesh secured a three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, eliminating the 1996 world champions from semi-final contention. Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, scoring 82 runs and taking 2 wickets for 57 runs to lead his team to only their second win of the competition. This win kept Bangladesh’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy alive. The match saw a record partnership for the third wicket between Shakib and Najmul Hossain Shanto, his deputy, which enabled Bangladesh to successfully chase down the target of 280…

Rohit Sharma expressed pride after India’s 243-run victory over South Africa at Eden Gardens, which kept his team atop the points table. The skipper said that the pitch was challenging for batting, and highlighted the importance of someone like Virat Kohli who handled the situation. He also credited Shreyas Iyer for his partnership with Kohli in setting a big target. “It wasn’t an easy pitch today, you needed someone like Kohli to bat through that situation,” said Rohit. “Not to forget Shreyas as well, for creating that partnership for us and getting the runs on the board. We knew we…

A hero’s record he has touched. Humble, yet huge statement that was from Virat Kohli after India’s massive win over South Africa at Eden Gardens. “It’s quite special. It’s all too much to take for me right now. To equal my hero’s record, it’s quite special for me. I grew up watching him bat and he’s perfection when it comes to batting. He is always going to be my hero whatever happens,” said Kohli after the match in which he made that 49th century. Sachin Tendulkar held the record. It’s worth mentioning that Kohli and Tendulkar are the only players…

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka find themselves entrenched in the lower echelons of the World Cup standings. With their hopes set on securing a place in the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy in 2025, a palpable tension envelops these teams. But ironically, it’s the atmospheric conditions that pose a new threat to their match on Monday. The World Cup clash, scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, faces uncertainty due to rapidly rising pollution levels and a concerning Air Quality Index (AQI). The game hangs in the balance as the heavy pollution in Delhi raises concerns about…

Heading into the business end of the ICC World Cup, each match gains more significance. Victory and net run rate both count, and this has become evident with some surprising results in recent days. Against this backdrop, Friday’s clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow between the Netherlands and Afghanistan is poised interestingly. This is a virtual shootout for both teams. The Netherlands started as the dark horse but have displayed the pedigree of a thoroughbred in phases. They’ve attracted attention, aroused interest, and exceeded expectations with remarkable spirit and teamwork in this World Cup. Their triumphs over current table-toppers…

Rohit Sharma, the India skipper, has been constantly providing his side with blazing starts at the top of the order. Ahead of the game against Sri Lanka, Rohit pointed out that he is trying to play as per the team’s needs. “I am enjoying my batting but obviously keeping in mind the team and the situation. It is not like that I have to go and swing my bat mindlessly. I have to play well and get the team in good situations, that is my mindset,” he said in a pre-match press-conference. He further elaborated on how a batter goes…