As South Africa transitions from the generation of cricketing legends that dominated the sport from the mid-2000s to the late 2010s, 24-year-old Tristan Stubbs is emerging as a promising new star. Known initially as a specialist T20 finisher, Stubbs has rapidly made a name for himself across formats, earning accolades for his performances in both […]
As South Africa transitions from the generation of cricketing legends that dominated the sport from the mid-2000s to the late 2010s, 24-year-old Tristan Stubbs is emerging as a promising new star. Known initially as a specialist T20 finisher, Stubbs has rapidly made a name for himself across formats, earning accolades for his performances in both […]
The English media has frequently dismissed The Hundred as “utterly meaningless,” but the tournament has now had a real and significant impact on England’s Test team. During the Northern Superchargers’ match against the Manchester Originals, Test captain Ben Stokes suffered an injury that will sideline him from England’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Although […]
The appointment of former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel as the bowling coach for the Indian men’s senior cricket team is a noteworthy development in Indian cricket. Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s enthusiasm for bringing Morkel on board underscores the potential impact of this decision. Morkel’s extensive experience as an international cricketer is indisputable, yet […]
On August 13, former England cricketer Ian Bell was appointed as the batting coach of Sri Lanka ahead of their crucial Test series against England. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Sri Lanka gears up for a three-match Test series in England, starting on August 21 in Manchester. With Dhananjaya de Silva leading […]
As New Zealand gears up for their crucial subcontinent Test series in September 2024, they’ve announced a formidable 15-member squad. This series includes a one-off Test against Afghanistan and a two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. With the matches being played on spin-friendly pitches, New Zealand’s selection reflects a keen awareness of the challenges ahead. […]
As the Men’s Hundred 2024 competition approaches its climax, Birmingham Phoenix has emerged as a formidable contender for the title. With just one team having secured a playoff spot and three others vying for the remaining positions, the competition is heating up. Birmingham Phoenix, having caught fire in the final stretch of the league, are […]
In the ongoing Men’s Hundred competition, Trent Rockets captain Lewis Gregory has pointed to “tired” pitches as a key factor behind the notable drop in scores this season. As the average first-innings total has plummeted from 155 in 2023 to 133 in 2024, and with only one score above 170 compared to 14 such scores […]
Ben Stokes, casts a shadow over the team that even Manchester’s weather would envy. Stokes, the cricketing colossus whose all-round brilliance is as indispensable as tea during a rain delay, suffered a hamstring injury while heroically representing the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on August 11. With the first Test just around the corner on […]
The inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League is set to kick off on August 17, 2024, promising to be a cricketing spectacle with 33 matches played between six teams at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. The tournament will be a grand stage for local Delhi talent to shine alongside Indian international stars, and among […]
The first Test between West Indies and South Africa was like a cricketing soap opera, full of drama, intrigue, and a weather plot twist that stole the show. Despite rain gatecrashing the first and final days like an overzealous party crasher, the match still delivered a cocktail of captivating performances and tactical masterstrokes. It was […]