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FIVE REASONS WHY INDIA LOST THE TEST SERIES AGAINST NEW ZEALAND

India, under Gautam Gambhir's coaching and Rohit Sharma's leadership, have fallen flat. They look suspect to pace and spin and lack consistency in batting or bowling. This is a major hindrance for a team that wants to go to Australia and win a third successive series Down Under...

PAKISTAN'S STUNNING COMEBACK IN TEST CRICKET: 5 REASONS FOR THEIR SUCCESS AGAINST ENGLAND

Come the second Test, Pakistan replaced the ousted Babar with a debutant in Kamran Ghulam. The 29-year-old had to wait a long time to get his due, and it was he who set the tone in shaping the series in Pakistan's favor. Ghulam...

INDIA'S PLAYING XI FOR THE FIRST TEST AGAINST AUSTRALIA IN BORDER-GAVASKAR TROPHY

Yashasvi Jaiswal has firmly established himself as a key figure in India’s top order. In 14 Test matches, he has already scored 1407 runs at an impressive average of 56.28, including 3 centuries and 8 half-centuries...

5 REASONS WHY KL RAHUL SHOULD BE A PART OF PLAYING XI IN BORDER-GAVASKAR TROPHY

There is no substitute for experience, especially in challenging conditions like Australia, where the pitches often offer more bounce and pace than Indian players are accustomed to. KL Rahul has experience in Australia, including a century that showcased...

INDIA'S ROAD TO WTC QUALIFICATION: 4 STRATEGIES TO DEFEAT AUSTRALIA IN BGT SERIES

India has a deep bench of talented players, but consistency is paramount with so much on the line. During the series against New Zealand, the team tried multiple combinations and unconventional strategies that often disrupted team balance...

Ben Stokes: The Comeback Man Of England Cricket

Stokes, who played match-winning innings for England in the finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022, came out of ODI retirement to feature in last year's dismal World Cup defense. After knee surgery over the winter, he opted out of the...

MS Dhoni Set To Play Another IPL Season In 2025: A Masterstroke Or A Rule-Bending Move By BCCI?

MS Dhoni last played for India during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup; few could have predicted that we would still be discussing his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) more than five years later. Yet, here we are in 2025...

VERSTAPPEN SHOWS HIS PETTY SIDE WHEN FIA FOOLISHLY PUNISHES HIM FOR CURSING

Verstappen was the youngest driver ever to start an F1 race and the youngest Fl race winner, and he has made clear he doesn't plan to stay to become the oldest winner in the sport's history.

PEP GUARDIOLA IS FACING MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS MANCHESTER CITY FUTURE

Guardiola likely knows he will never find another club like City in elite European soccer. Backed by the spectacular riches of Abu Dhabi's ruling family, he has been allowed to build a team in his image, with exorbitant amounts spent to assemble a squad that has enjoyed unprecedented....

PATTON KIZZIRE ENDS DROUGHT WITH 5-STROKE VICTORY IN FEDEX CUP FALL OPENER

Unlike in 2023 when Theegala was followed by a large gallery on his way to winning, Kizzire and Lipsky played the final round in front of a small crowd at the picturesque course in the heart of the Napa Valley wine country. For the second straight day, Kizzire had to make up...

IPL 2025: TWO PLAYERS EACH FRANCHISE MUST RETAIN

Shreyas lyer and Sunil Narine As the defending champions of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to retain a core that helped them secure their title. The first name on the list is captain Shreyas lyer, who has been instrumental in stabilizing the team...

FIVE SHOCK RELEASES FROM FRANCHISES THAT MIGHT HAPPEN AHEAD OF THE IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION

Rohit Sharma, the stalwart of Mumbai Indians, could be shockingly released ahead of IPL 2025. After Mumbai reinstated Hardik Pandya as captain in the 2024 season, Rohit played a secondary role. The tensions between...

END OF BABAR AZAM'S CAPTAINCY ERA

The PCB said it had backed Babar as the T20 and ODI captain, but his decision to resign reflected his desire to focus more on making a greater impact as a player.” Babar announced he was stepping down, saying he wanted to deliver more for the team as a player...

TOM LATHAM TAKES OVER AS NEW ZEALAND TEST CAPTAIN

Latham has already captained New Zealand in nine tests, taking over from Williamson when _ he was recovering from an elbow injury. He has also led New Zealand in 44 one-day internationals.... if

CRICKET UMPIRE ALEEM DAR TO QUIT

Root, who is technically excellent and owns pretty much all the shots, overtook Cook's record of 33 test centuries by an England batter last month when he made hundreds in both innings against Sri Lanka at Lord's...

JOE ROOT SCALES NEW HEIGHTS IN TEST CRICKET

Root, who is technically excellent and owns pretty much all the shots, overtook Cook's record of 33 test centuries by an England batter last month when he made hundreds in both innings against Sri Lanka at Lord's...

PAKISTAN VS ENGLAND: 5 RECORDS ACHIEVED IN FIRST TEST

Root and Brook put on a partnership of 454 runs, the highest ever for England and the fourth highest in test history. The biggest remains 624 between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene for Sri Lanka against South Africa in 2006...

5 REASONS WHY DROPPING BABAR AZAM AGAINST ENGLAND MAKES NO SENSE

To have someone like Babar Azam removed from the Test unit is akin to removing the leading actor from a proper big-budget potboiler just days before the shooting is to begin. For the past half a decade, if there is a batsman...

Is Joe Root The Best Batter Among The Fab 4?

Joe Root's ability to perform in all conditions sets him apart. Although he hasn't yet scored a century in Australia, he averages nearly 40 on their challenging pitches. More importantly, he has scored centuries across various countries...

5 Reasons Why Suryakumar Yadav Must Stick To T20I Cricket

At 34 years old, Suryakumar Yadav is at a crucial juncture in his career. While age may be a concern for some cricketers, in SKY'S case, it could be a blessing in disguise. By focusing solely on T20ls, he can maximize his longevity in the game...

5 Reasons Why BCCI Should Stop Giving Special Treatment To Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most successful and iconic cricketers India has ever produced. Their contributions to Indian cricket are unparalleled, with both players boasting impressive records across all formats...

TOP-RANKED JANNIK SINNER AND WOMEN'S NO. 2 ARYNA SABALENKA WIN TITLES IN CINCINNATI

An American man hasn't won the title in Cincinnati since Andy Roddick in 2006. Sabalenka moved up a spot to No. 2 in the rankings before the match...

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA WINS FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS OPENER

Birdies on the final two holes — among the toughest on the TPC Southwind - gave the Japanese star an even-par 70 and a two-shot victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland, who thought they were playing for cash and FedEx Cup points...

AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS, CITIES AND COUNTRIES WERE DISCREETLY MAKING THEIR CASE TO HOST IN 2036

If the 2036 Olympics must go to Asia — a logical option to follow Paris, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane in 2032 — then Indonesia will push its case as a fast-emerging economy of 280 million people...

STEPHEN CURRY'S BARRAGE SEALS ANOTHER OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL TITLE FOR USA

Kevin Durant - the first four-time men's gold medalist in Olympic basketball history - scored 15 for the Americans, as did Devin Booker. LeBron James, wearing metallic gold shoes that needed no explanation, scored 14...

MAN CITY BEAT MAN UNITED IN SHOOTOUT TO WIN COMMUNITY SHIELD

The game went straight to penalties - there is no extra time in the Community Shield and Silva saw his shot saved by Andre Onana off City's first attempt. Jadon Sancho failed off United's fourth kick...

5 REASONS WHY PAKISTAN IS OVERRATED IN TEST CRICKET

One of the primary reasons for Pakistan's struggles in Test cricket is the imbalance in team selections. The frequent introduction of new players disrupts team cohesion, causing tensions between newcomers and established member...

BANGLADESH REGISTER HISTORIC CRICKET TRIUMPH IN PAKISTAN

The recent civil unrest that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina caused Bangladesh to be stripped of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup, and in the past week, the country has been hit by deadly flash floods that have affected millions of people...

PAKISTAN TEST CRICKETERS CRITICIZED AT HOME AFTER DEBACLE AGAINST BANGLADESH

Masood blamed lack of fitness and long gaps between test matches among the reasons for the debacle against Bangladesh as he suffered a second successive whitewash after losing 3-0 to Australia earlier this year...

CRICKET GREAT ANDREW FLINTOFF GETS NEW ROLE FOR ENGLAND

Flintoff has signed up for the winter tours of South Africa and Australia as well as summer fixtures against India A and Zimbabwe. Since returning to cricket over the past year, the 46-year-old Flintoff has been an assistant coach at this summer's T20 World Cup...