After being named as the Test opener to replace David Warner, Steve Smith texted Usman Khawaja. When Australia plays the West Indies in the first of a two-Test series, which begins in Adelaide on January 17, the Smith-Khawaja opening partnership will be realized. Khawaja has been outstanding at the position. He averaged over 57 in 51 innings, but Smith has never started the innings in 105 Test matches. Read Also:- Kane Williamson’s hamstring injury is likely to keep him out of the next Twenty20 Internationals against Pakistan Steve Smith texted Usman Khawaja Speaking on SEN Cricket, Smith revealed the text…
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Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, suffered a great deal of injury in 2023. It appears that 2024 will be no different. Kane Williamson’s hamstring injury is likely to keep him out. The star batsman may not play in the final three games of the series. Because of suffering an injury during the second Twenty20 International against Pakistan at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Williamson pulled his hamstring in the opening inning and was forced to depart with 26 runs off just 15 pitches. He left the game, leaving seasoned player Tim Southee in charge of the action on the…
In the second Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan, Aakash Chopra questioned Rohit Sharma’s shot selection, which ultimately resulted in his dismissal. Aakash Chopra was shocked to see Rohit Sharma dismissed in the second IND vs. AFG T20I. On Sunday, January 14, in Indore, Ibrahim Zadran and co. asked to bat first and set a goal of 173 runs for the Men in Blue. Despite Rohit’s dismissal for a golden duck, the home team amassed an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series by chasing down the target with six wickets and 26 deliveries remaining. Rohit Sharma dismissed in the…
Against New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 International, Pakistan’s tenure under Shaheen Afridi in white-ball cricket has started on a worrying note. The Men in Green have found it difficult to control the Blackcaps after choosing to bowl first. Their subpar fielding hasn’t helped matters one bit. Fans criticize the Men in Green for their miserable fielding. Pakistan, having just suffered a crushing loss in Australia, where their fielding was a major factor in their demise, dismissed opposing captain Kane Williamson twice in the opening ten overs. The first missed opportunity was the fault of former captain Babar Azam. In…
On January 11, Team India easily defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Mohali to start their Twenty20 International series. Three reasons: India to start Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the second T20I against Afghanistan Without Virat Kohli, the hosts needed less than 18 overs to reach the objective after Afghanistan scored 158. For the second Twenty20 International, the champion hitter will be back in the lineup for his first Twenty20 match for India in fourteen months. After the same period, Rohit Sharma played his debut Twenty20 international. But a terrible run-out off his second delivery prevented the Indian captain…
India won the first Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Afghanistan on Thursday, January 11, in Mohali, giving them a winning start to the three-match series. Shivam Dube leads the Men in Blue. Mohammad Nabi, an experienced all-round player, led Afghanistan in a spirited batting showing as he amassed an aggressive 42. On a respectable batting wicket, though, it was never going to be enough as the hosts crossed the finish line with 15 balls remaining. Shivam Dube leads the Men in Blue These are a few of India’s player rankings from the opening Twenty20 International versus Afghanistan. AFG vs. IND…
David Warner lands a helicopter at the SCG before the Sydney derby. The Big Bash League (BBL) 2023–24 match between the Sydney Thunder and the Sydney Sixers has seen the arrival of veteran Australian opener David Warner to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) by helicopter. Arriving in a helicopter only hours before the Sydney derby, Warner made sure he was committed to playing for the Thunder when attending his brother’s wedding in the Hunter Valley earlier on Friday. David Warner lands a helicopter at the SCG before the Sydney derby The helicopter carrying David Warner is seen making a loop…
The Pondicherry T20 competition came to an end on Thursday with the conclusion of the 19th and 20th games. The first match of the day featured Pondicherry North XI and Yanam XI, while the second match pitted Pondicherry South XI and Karaikal XI against one another. Points of Pondicherry T20 2024 are given below. Points of Pondicherry T20 2024 Pondicherry North XI beat Yanam XI by a score of 36 runs in the opening match. Meanwhile, Karaikal XI trounced Pondicherry South XI by one wicket in an exciting match that concluded. Following this victory, Karaikal XI now sits atop the rankings with nine points…
The Pelicans and Settlers’ 27th Barbados T10 2023–24 game came to an end without a conclusion. In the 28th game, the Titans defeated the Warriors by a score of 19 runs. The Desmond Hayes Oval served as the venue for both games. Top run scorers and wicket takers are listed below. In the opening game of the day, the Pelicans batted first and piled up a score of 101/5 in 10 overs. Captain Jonathan Drakes and Shian Brathwaite were the leading scorers, with Kevin Stoute bagging two wickets for Settlers. Using three fours and four sixes to help him score…
According to former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, there is now too much Twenty20 cricket played. He feels that Test cricket should be given a little more priority. In a Test series, he batted for at least three games. “T20 is an exhibition, Test cricket is an examination” Clive Lloyd said In light of the rising popularity of Twenty20 cricket and the emergence of many franchise leagues worldwide, several analysts and former cricket players have expressed concerns over the future of Test cricket. “I think they’re playing too many T20s and other things right now. A little more Test cricket…
Today at Eden Park in Auckland, the inaugural Twenty20 International between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place. A five-match series involving two of the top four teams from the previous T20 World Cup will begin with this game. Read T20I records and statistics for Eden Park, Auckland. After Pakistan’s semifinal victory against New Zealand, the latter was eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2022. The Blackcaps will be eager to defeat the Men in Green in a series to get revenge for the defeat. Pakistan and New Zealand’s captains will be Shaheen Afridi and Kane Williamson, respectively. Take a look…
Indian cricket player Virat Kohli has a lot of respect for the popular YouTuber and broadcaster IShowSpeed. Even though IShowSpeed is from the USA, a cricketing nation with a lesser ranking, he is well knowledgeable about the game and likes to watch Kohli bat. Recently, IShowSpeed was spotted discussing Kohli with the renowned Brazilian football player Ronaldo Nazario in a video that became popular on the internet. At first, Ronaldo didn’t know who Speed was referring to, but when the streamer showed him a picture of Kohli, he quickly recognized the person. Read Also:- How many bowlers have taken 7…
The Northern Knights Women defeated Auckland Hearts by 19 runs in the 21st game of the Women’s Super Smash 2023–24 at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval. Read about top run scorers and wicket-takers. Knights were put to bat first after losing the toss. Early in the innings, opener Caitlin Gureey was the victim. Chamari Athapaththu demonstrated her talent by amassing a spectacular fifty runs to maintain her team leading the match. In the middle overs, Jess Watkin and Sam Curtis gave her a lot of assistance. In the end, they managed a creditable 133/7 in 20 overs. Fran Jonas and Anna…
Mikel Arteta should recruit Barcelona player Frenkie de Jong to the Emirates, according to journalist Simon Collings. Concerns over Thomas Partey’s fitness have led to links between the Gunners and several central midfield players, notably Douglas Luiz and Joao Palhinha. Barcelona is reportedly eyeing a 25-year-old striker who could fetch over €25 million. Despite these reservations, Collings thinks Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice would be ideal teammates in the center of the park with the Dutch midfielder. Given that discussions are still underway to prolong de Jong’s stay at Barcelona, a transfer for the midfield player seems improbable. In 197…
Fans are upset by Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from the Australian Open exhibition. Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osakaa have each appeared in a single 2024 event thus far. As a wildcard entry at the WTA 500 Brisbane International, Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam winner, competed. Raducanu, on the other hand, decided to play in the WTA 250 ASB Classic after accepting the wildcard. Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are currently preparing for the Australian Open. The sudden cancellation of a charity match that was initially scheduled to include Naomi Osaka. Emma Raducanu at the 2024 Australian Open infuriated several…