Author: Waqar Anwar
The stakes are high as Bangladesh and India prepare to face off in a crucial Super-Eight fixture in Antigua. While Bangladesh battles for survival in the 2024 T20 World Cup, India aims to inch closer to a semi-final berth. India’s hectic travel schedule between the islands from Barbados after their victory over Afghanistan may present a challenge, while Bangladesh arrives with minimal travel fatigue. India’s Form: Concerns and Expectations India’s top-order struggles have persisted, especially with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not performing consistently. Suryakumar Yadav has been a savior in the middle order, bailing the team out of trouble…
Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed the new white-ball captain of Pakistan, taking over from Babar Azam, who recently stepped down from the role. Rizwan’s leadership will debut in the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Australia in November, which will see the return of senior players Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah. The three players, who missed Pakistan’s last two Tests against England, are set to make a comeback in both white-ball formats. In addition to his captaincy, Salman Ali Agha has been named the vice-captain across all four white-ball squads and will lead the team in the…
Brendon McCullum, England’s coach, has called for support for Ben Stokes, describing him as a “tough bugger” and backing him to return to his best form during the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Stokes is reportedly “hurting” after struggling in the recent 2-1 series loss to Pakistan, where he failed to make a significant impact. Returning from a two-month injury layoff due to a torn hamstring, Stokes managed only 53 runs in four innings and bowled ten wicketless overs, while also facing a string of fielding lapses in the second Test. After England’s defeat in Rawalpindi, Stokes admitted that the…
Amid Uncertainty Over IPL 2025, Dhoni Aims to Make the Most of His Remaining Time MS Dhoni recently shared that he wants to make the most of “whatever last few years of cricket” he has left. There’s still no clear answer regarding his participation in IPL 2025, but Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan remains hopeful that Dhoni will be part of the upcoming season. Speaking at an event in Goa, Dhoni said, “I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I’m able to play, like when we were kids, and played just for fun. When…
Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson make a comeback from injury, while a fresh captain will lead Australia’s T20I squad. Australia has named Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson in their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan. The team will be without all its Test players as they prepare for the Test series against India. The T20I series is set to run from November 14 to November 18. Australia Looks for a New T20I Captain With recent T20I captains Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head unavailable, and Pat Cummins resting, Australia is yet to confirm a…
USA Cricket has parted ways with Stuart Law, who had been leading the men’s national team. The decision came during the team’s ongoing Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign. USA Cricket announced that Stuart Law is no longer the head coach of the men’s cricket team. The organization did not share the exact reason for his departure, but CEO Johnathan Atkeison acknowledged that “it was not an easy decision to make.” The news broke just before the team’s match against Nepal in Dallas, in the middle of their World Cup League 2 campaign. A Short-Lived Tenure Law took over as…
Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald is open to including the young batter Sam Konstas as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against India. The 19-year-old has shown impressive form in domestic cricket, making a strong case for a spot in the team. As Australia prepares for the Border-Gavaskar series against India starting on November 22 in Perth, head coach Andrew McDonald is considering the possibility of giving 19-year-old Sam Konstas a shot at the opening position. Konstas has caught the selectors’ attention with a century in each innings for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield opener and a solid…
Under the leadership of Tom Latham, New Zealand has achieved the unthinkable by securing a historic Test series win against India on their home soil. This marks a turning point for the Black Caps, symbolizing a changing of the guard as the team transitions towards a new generation of cricketers. At 3:55 PM in Pune on Saturday, New Zealand completed a monumental feat by defeating India in a Test series for the first time ever. Before 2024, the Kiwis had never won a Test series in India despite 12 attempts spanning 69 years. Their victory in Pune was New Zealand’s…
After a challenging beginning with six consecutive defeats, Shan Masood finally tasted victory as Pakistan’s Test captain, leading his team to a 2-1 series win over England in Rawalpindi. Masood’s journey as captain started in 2023 when he succeeded Babar Azam, facing a 3-0 whitewash against Australia and a 2-0 home series defeat to Bangladesh in mid-2024. The pressure mounted after England secured a commanding win in the first Test of this series. However, Masood’s side staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the series, marking his first victory as captain. Overcoming the Struggles Reflecting on the turnaround, Masood emphasized the…