Steve Smith, the legendary Australian batsman, has faced an unfamiliar challenge in recent times – opening the Test innings. While some pundits question this move, the Australian coach, Andrew McDonald, has thrown his weight behind Smith, indicating he’ll likely retain the position for the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India later this year. Steve Smith’s batting …
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Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicket-keeper batter, is back in action! After a harrowing car accident in late 2022, Pant’s return to cricket brings a sigh of relief for Indian fans. But with the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the news isn’t all sunshine. Injuries to key pacers Mohammed Shami and KL Rahul cast a …
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They call him the “Pacer Pat,” a bowling powerhouse renowned for his searing pace and wicket-taking prowess. But lately, Pat Cummins has been making headlines for a different reason – his clutch batting performances that are proving invaluable for the Australian Test side. Pat Cummins, the Australian captain and fast-bowling spearhead, has long been a …
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Cricket fans around the world rejoiced as news emerged about the return of India’s swashbuckling wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant. After a horrific car accident in December 2022 sidelined him for months, Pant is gearing up for a comeback in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. But how will he be integrated back into the …
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Cricket, a gentleman’s game? Not always. Bangladesh’s rising star batsman Towhid Hridoy found himself in hot water recently for breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct. Let’s delve into the details of the incident, the specific code violated, and the consequences Hridoy faces. Maintaining sportsmanship is a cornerstone of cricket. The ICC enforces …
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The final whistle has blown, the dust has settled, and India emerges victorious in a grueling Test series against England. But beyond the elation of victory and the sting of defeat, both sides gleaned valuable lessons from this fiercely-contested battle. Let’s delve into the insights shared by head coaches Rahul Dravid and Ben Stokes, dissecting …
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Imagine bowling for over two decades, defying Father Time, and etching your name even deeper into the annals of cricketing history. James Anderson, the evergreen English pacer, has achieved just that, becoming only the third bowler ever to breach the elusive 700-wicket mark in Test cricket. James Anderson’s name is synonymous with swing bowling excellence. …
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The opening day of the Test between Australia and their opponents (replace with the opposing team’s name) at Hagley Oval was a battle of attrition. While Australia managed to take a hard-fought lead, they lost more wickets than they would have liked. Now, the focus shifts to the crucial second session, with the Aussies determined …
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The cricketing world witnessed a shift in Zimbabwean leadership earlier this year. Former Zimbabwean batting legend Hamilton Masakadza stepped down from his position as Director of Cricket, leaving a legacy of mixed results and a nation yearning for T20 World Cup glory. Hamilton Masakadza, a name synonymous with power-hitting elegance and a crucial figure in …
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They say records are meant to be broken, and in the recently concluded fifth Test against England, India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal did exactly that. While his knock ended at a brisk 57, it was enough to etch his name in the history books with several record-breaking feats. The final Test of the India-England series …
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