Author: Waqar Anwar
KL Rahul’s Future with Lucknow Super Giants in Doubt Ahead of 2025 IPL Mega Auction KL Rahul, who has been the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) since the team’s debut in IPL 2022, is unlikely to be retained by the franchise as they prepare for the upcoming mega auction ahead of the 2025 IPL season. The decision comes after LSG’s underwhelming performance in IPL 2024, where they finished seventh, despite making the playoffs in their first two seasons. Rahul’s uncertain future has sparked a debate over whether he will be among the retained players, if he even wishes to…
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan’s top domestic first-class cricket tournament, is set to begin on October 26. This year, the tournament will feature a significant increase in the number of teams and a fresh schedule. What’s New This Year? The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a major overhaul for the 2024-25 season. Here are the key changes: A Boost for Domestic Cricket Abdullah Niazi, the director of domestic operations, emphasized the importance of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He stated, “This tournament is not just a competition; it showcases the immense talent across the country and helps players prepare for international challenges.”…
Shakeel, Sajid, and Noman Lead Pakistan’s Fightback Against England In an exciting turn of events during the third Test between Pakistan and England, Pakistan has taken a strong position, thanks to Saud Shakeel’s gutsy century and impressive all-round contributions from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. This gripping Test match, held in Rawalpindi, has already seen plenty of ups and downs over the first two days, setting up a possible home series win for Pakistan since 2021. Shakeel’s Century Lifts Pakistan Pakistan’s first innings ended at 344, giving them a 77-run lead over England’s first-innings score of 267. The standout performance…
South Africa’s regular Test captain, Temba Bavuma, will miss the second Test against Bangladesh, set to begin next Tuesday. The captain hasn’t fully recovered from an elbow injury, and Aiden Markram will step in to lead the side. The team hopes Bavuma will be ready for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka next month. Medical Update on Bavuma’s Injury Coach Shukri Conrad confirmed that Bavuma is not medically fit for the second Test. “We have decided to tone down his rehabilitation program to prepare him for the Sri Lanka series,” Conrad said from Dhaka. The team is still deciding…
Rahul Chopra has been appointed as the new captain of the UAE men’s ODI team following Muhammad Waseem’s resignation. Chopra will lead the team at the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 tri-series in Oman against the hosts and Netherlands in November. Waseem Steps Down to Focus on Batting After 26 matches as ODI captain from 2023 to 2024, Waseem decided to step down, citing his desire to focus on his batting. “I have decided to step down as captain to concentrate on my batting in the ODI format,” said Waseem, who will continue to be a part of…
A grandstand at the historic Junction Oval in Melbourne, home to Cricket Victoria and the St Kilda Cricket Club, has been renamed in honor of the legendary Shane Warne. This special tribute recognizes Warne’s significant contributions to Victoria and his beloved club, St Kilda. Honoring a Cricket Legend The heritage-listed grandstand, which has been part of the Junction Oval since 1925, was renamed to celebrate Warne’s legacy. The process to rename the stand began well before Warne’s untimely passing in March 2022, with the change receiving the support of Kevin Murray, the Australian rules footballer after whom the stand was…
Glenn Maxwell’s passion for Test cricket is undeniable, even after a career filled with standout performances in limited-overs formats. The star all-rounder, whose achievements include unforgettable innings like his 201 not out in Mumbai, relives his journey and aspirations in his upcoming autobiography, The Showman, co-authored with Adam Collins. Despite a storied career in white-ball cricket, Maxwell remains determined to add another chapter to his Test career. The Unfulfilled Test Ambition Maxwell’s Test career has been limited to seven matches, with his last appearance coming over seven years ago. His ambitions of a Test comeback might seem far-fetched, as he…
Darren Lehmann Joins Northamptonshire as Head Coach Northamptonshire has announced the appointment of former Australia coach Darren Lehmann as their new head coach. Lehmann, who signed a two-year contract, will take over the role in February. He succeeds John Sadler, who stepped down after the team’s quarter-final exit in the Vitality Blast and a winless start in the County Championship. Lehmann’s Cricket Journey Lehmann, 54, brings a wealth of cricketing experience. He played over 100 games for Australia and later coached the national team, leading them to a memorable victory in the 2013-14 Ashes series. He also has a history…
How Sajid Khan and Noman Ali Became Pakistan’s Spin Heroes Across two Test matches, spanning eight days and two cities, Pakistan’s spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali bowled relentlessly, delivering a combined 89.5 overs without a change. Their efforts helped Pakistan achieve a much-needed home Test win, the first in four years, and demonstrated the power of spin on familiar turf. Unchanged Spin Attack: 89.5 Overs Without a Change Pakistan’s bowling strategy took an unusual turn when Sajid and Noman bowled in tandem for 15 overs in Multan and then continued throughout England’s second innings. By the time the action…
Warner’s Lifetime Leadership Ban Overturned, Opens Captaincy Path for Sydney Thunder David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban, imposed in 2018 following the infamous sandpaper incident in Cape Town, has been lifted after a review by Cricket Australia’s Conduct Commission. The decision, announced after six-and-a-half years, clears the way for Warner to potentially lead Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, marking his first opportunity to captain an Australian team since the ban was put in place. Cricket Australia’s Conduct Commission Findings The independent review by a three-person panel unanimously decided that Warner had met the criteria for the…