Cricket Today - September 2024

In this issue

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. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most successful and iconic cricketers India has ever produced. By excluding Kohli and Sharma from such tournaments, the BCCI is inadvertently diluting the quality of domestic cricket. Enjoy the action-packed edition of Cricket Today.

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...

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WHY RISHABH PANT MUST BAT AT NUMBER 5 IN TESTs

Rishabh Pant's track record at number 5 in Test cricket is nothing short of exceptional. In his 8 matches and 10 innings at this position, Pant has scored 721 runs, including 1 century and 6 fifties, with an impressive average of 80.11...

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7 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN THE INDIA-BANGLADESH TEST SERIES

Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly become one of the most talked-about young talents in world cricket. The 21-year-old opener has already made a significant impact in his short Test career, playing nine matches and amassing 1,028 runs. With an average of 68.5, including four centuries and two half-centuries...

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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...

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'BAZBALL' SPREADING IN ENGLISH CRICKET AS BRENDON MCCULLUM TAKES OVER WHITE-BALL TEAMS

England announced that Brendon McCullum, the coach of the test side since 2022, will also take charge of the one-day international and Twenty20 teams from the start of next year as part of a rejigged leadership structure...

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MOEEN ALI RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

Ali is one of only five men to take 200 wickets and score 3,000 runs in tests for England, the others being Stokes, Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff and Broad. He brought up both landmarks in successive tests in the 2023 Ashes series...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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