In a significant development for India’s 2023 World Cup campaign, veteran offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has secured a spot in the final 15-man squad. This inclusion comes as Ashwin replaces Axar Patel, who had initially been named in the provisional squad but had been sidelined due…
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is poised to make history as the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate in a Cricket World Cup. This significant achievement underscores Saikat’s stature as one of Bangladesh’s finest umpires. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has included him in the 16-member umpiring…
New Zealand vs. Pakistan, Hyderabad New Zealand’s first official warm-up match for the 2023 World Cup featured Kane Williamson’s return to action, highlighting a high-scoring clash in Hyderabad. Mohammad Rizwan (103) and Babar Azam (80) set a solid foundation for Pakistan, helping them post a…
Since their debut in the 2015 World Cup, Afghanistan has managed just one win in 15 attempts across two editions. However, their fortune may change during the upcoming 45 days of the tournament. Having previously played in Australia, New Zealand, and England, Afghanistan is finally…
In a thrilling warm-up fixture for the 2023 World Cup, Bangladesh displayed their prowess with a clinical seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Guwahati on Friday, September 29. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling efforts restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par total on what was a typically good…
In a major announcement, Star Sports, the official broadcaster, and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the organizing body of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, have unveiled a star-studded commentary panel for the highly anticipated event scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19….
In a significant move, the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has secured the services of Mo Bobat as their new Director of Cricket, a role previously held by Mike Hesson. Bobat, who has served as the England Men’s Performance Director, is scheduled to step…
A public dispute has emerged between two prominent figures in Bangladesh cricket, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib al Hasan, just ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023. Tamim Iqbal, who had been initially named in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the tournament, decided to withdraw from the…
New Zealand’s cricket captain, Kane Williamson, is set to miss the team’s opening match of the World Cup against England, scheduled for October 5, as he focuses on his ongoing injury rehabilitation. New Zealand Cricket has also confirmed that Williamson will participate only as a…
Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar has been ruled out of the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 due to a persistent calf injury, delivering a significant setback to the Australian cricket team. This unfortunate development compounds the team’s woes, as they are already grappling with injuries,…