Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, featuring three Indian player — premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.Australia’s Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins was named as the captain of the squad, being…
Mohammad Amir. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) DUBAI: The participation of India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the all-important ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a swelling on his back. A decision on his inclusion in the Indian squad is expected soon.Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir believes that Bumrah’s…
Aimee Maguire (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s left-arm off-spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening women’s ODI against India in Rajkot. The 18-year-old claimed three wickets for 57 runs from eight overs during the match, which Ireland lost by six wickets.The match officials’ report, handed over to the…
The Test mace (Photo Credit: @ICC on X) The debate around the idea of a two-tier system for Tests is one of most discussed topics in world cricket at the moment, with former players voicing themselves out with strong views. In that line, ex-South Africa captain Graeme Smith has expressed his disapproval of the idea,…
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging…
Virat Kohli on the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was booed by the Aussie fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when he came on to bat after Tea on the second day of the Boxing Day Test…
Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The dramatic scenes on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were like watching a Bollywood thriller bringing viewers to the edge of their seats in anticipation of another electrifying moment. Sam Konstas‘s fiery debut put Bumrah through the unfamiliar — being hit for…
NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli was fined 20% of his match fee and received one demerit point from the ICC on Thursday following an on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.The incident occurred in the 10th over when Kohli and the 19-year-old Konstas…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has achieved a remarkable feat in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. He has reached 904 rating points, equaling the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian bowler. This record was previously held by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.Bumrah has the chance to surpass this…
The standoff related to the Champions Trophy hosting is close to resolution, and former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has said that “a deal has been struck between the ICC, BCCI and the broadcaster” in the latest video on his YouTube channel. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly given a conditional agreement to a hybrid…
