Author: Issac Mathew

Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the Squad ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup. The 29-year-old Right-Arm fast bowler sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Bangladesh’s ODI series against Afghanistan last month. He will be replaced by  20-year-old uncapped pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib as Ebadot’s replacement. BCB Chief Sports Physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury said: “Ebadot had undergone six weeks of rehab following the injury. We have had multiple MRIs done during this time and the reports suggest that his ACL is still a concern and requires further management. Therefore, he misses out on the…

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Former Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Najam Sethi took a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after reports of another change in the ODI World Cup schedule. The Pakistani Journalist said I suggested to them (BCCI)  to keep the World Cup in a neutral Country but they didn’t listen and now they are in Mess. Context: Earlier, The India-Pakistan match at Ahmedabad was rescheduled from 15th October to 14th due to security reasons as 15th October happens to be the first day of Navratri which is the main festival in Gujarat and all…

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Former Indian captain and Legend Sourav Ganguly Commented on India’s Squad for the Asia Cup and said Our bowling attack is the best and cannot have a better bowling attack than this he also praised the Indian selectors for picking the best squad for the Asia Cup 2023. Sourav Ganguly Said: “The bowling attack – Shami Bumrah Siraj and Prasidh – cannot have a better bowling attack than this,” Ganguly said in Star Sports. “India is a fantastic side – they just have to play good determined cricket in Asia Cup and World Cup,” he added. He also opened up in the…

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IPL Star Rinku Singh has started his debut for India with a stunning performance, The 25 Year old made his debut on 18th August 23 against Ireland but didn’t get the opportunity to bat in the First match, The left-handed Batsman got the Opportunity to bat in the second match against Ireland and smashed 38 of 21 balls which includes 3 stunning sixes and 2 fours. Rinku Singh During the post-match presentation ceremony: “I am feeling very good, This was my second match and I got the opportunity to bat in this match, I was thinking and trying to do…

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Ruturaj Gaikwad the Vice-captain of the T20I squad for India against Ireland shared his learning from the former Indian Captain MS Dhoni, The 26 Years old said he learned the leadership qualities from the CSK captain and advice to focus on the current situation of the game and give your best, and not to worry about the future results. The Right-handed Batsman smashed 58 of 43 balls which helped India put in a strong total of 185 runs for Ireland to score, India won the match by 33 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad Said: “I think leadership role is a very complicated…

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Indian women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur kept her stance and said “As a player, you always have the right to express yourself and what you’re feeling,”, The 34-years old was found guilty of breaching article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, she is facing a two-match ban for her actions and also fined 25 percent of her match fee for a Level 1 offence relating to “public criticism”. Harmanpreet Kaur Said: “I will not say that I regret anything because at the end of the day as a player you want to see…

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The BCCI on Monday announced India’s Squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup which is jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma will lead the 17-member Squad Hardik Pandya has been named Vice-Captain. The Asia Cup is scheduled to start from 30th August 23. India will start their tournament playing against Pakistan on 2nd September 23 at, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Indian squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya(VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna Backup…

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Sri Lankan Left-Handed batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old made his debut for Sri Lanka against India on 5th January 2010. The Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Lahiru Thirimanne from playing all forms of International Cricket. Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket Said: ‘We take this opportunity to wish Thirimanne the best in his future endeavours, and his services to Sri Lanka Cricket covering all forms of the game will be well remembered,’. T20 Career He made his T20I debut against Pakistan at Hambantota on 1st June 2012,…

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Cricket Australia on Friday announced their Squad for their upcoming White-Ball series against South Africa, Both the T20I and ODI will be led by Mitchell Marsh, The teams will play three T20I and Five ODI matches against South Africa. Pat Cummins will miss the series as he is recovering from a fractured wrist that he sustained during the Ashes while Smith is recovering from a tendon injury to his left wrist which will take about four weeks to heal and Starc has been suffering from groin soreness after the Ashes. Ashton Turner has been added in place of Smith for…

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The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday announced their 15-member women’s squad for their upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, Heather Knight will lead the team for both T20 and the ODI series. Fast bowler Mahika Gaur and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath will make their International debut against the Sri Lankan team, All-rounder Freya Kemp has made a comeback to the 20-over format squad after recovering from a stress fracture in her back while seamer Lauren Filer has been added to the squad after her test debut against Australia. Head coach Jon Lewis said: “We have named a squad…

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Cricket South Africa on Friday announced their 15-member Women’s squad for their upcoming Pakistan tour, The team will play Three T20I matches and three ODI matches against Pakistan at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. The T20Is will start from September 1 to 5 and the ODI series between September 8 to 14. Wicketkeeper Mieke de Ridder will make her international debut while  Tumi Sekhukhune and Nondumiso Shangase return. South Africa Women’s Squad: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt. Pakistan Women’s T20I squad: Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal,…

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Indian star Bowler Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his comeback from the Injury, He reported a back problem after the 2nd ODI against England in July 2022 and later suffered from a stress fracture on his back, The 29 years old is ready to lead the Indian team and said “very happy to be back. I’m looking forward to it”. Jasprit Bumrah said: “All good, very happy to be back. Have been working very hard at the NCA. It’s been a long road but yeah, very happy to be back. I’m looking forward to it, “We were mindful…

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Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his comeback after the stress fracture on his back 11 months ago, The 29-year-old reported a back problem after the 2nd ODI against England in July 2022. Answering a Question about the expectations of Rohit and Dravid Bumrah said: “I respect their opinion but irrespective they are good or bad, I don’t take anyone’s opinion seriously. I don’t want to put myself under pressure. I don’t put unnecessary expectations on me. I am coming back after a long time, I want to enjoy it now. I’m not thinking that I have to contribute…

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Bangladesh is all set to host the Kiwis after a 10-year gap, New Zealand will play Three ODI from 21st to 26th September at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur and Two Test Matches will takes place from 28th November, Bangladesh last hosted the match for the Kiwis in 2013. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on their official website: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for New Zealand’s tour which includes three ODIs and two Tests and will be played on either side of the ICC Cricket World Cup India 2023. This will be New Zealand’s first ODI and…

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Indian Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came forward to explain his “teammates being colleagues” comments, The off-spinner said people understood his statement completely differently and didn’t mean it negatively, He continued to explain that earlier, because the tours used to be long, there was more scope for friendship as the teammates were almost same but now for every tour the teams will be different. Ravichandran Ashwin Said: “What I said and what people are understanding is completely different. What I meant was that earlier, because the tours used to be long, there was more scope for friendship. But these days we…

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Pakistan’s star pacer Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 38-yeards old said “I feel comfortable now more than ever that I have served my country and national team to the best I could have,”, The left-arm fast bowler made his debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in an ODI at Sheikhupura on February 02, 2008. T20 Career He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh at Karachi on 20th April 2008, he has played 36 matches and has taken 34 wickets in 35 innings he played his last match against New Zealand vs Pakistan at Hamilton on 20th…

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England & Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup 2023 in India, The English team will play under the leadership of Jos Buttler. The World Cup is starting on October 5th.  The current World Champions will open their World Cup against the runner-up New Zealand on 5th October at Ahmedabad. All the teams who are qualified for the World Cup 2023 must finalise their 15-player squads before September 28 any replacements after the allotted time will require approval from the ICC. Earlier Australia had announced their Squad for the World Cup. England Men’s…

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