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A cricket crazy fan and a dynamic, unbiased critic of the game. Looks at cricket putting on a different lens, changing the focus and questioning the ordinary viewpoint. Grew up watching the Aussies rule the game, and turned an ardent fan of the game seeing India lift the World Cup.
NewsThe Women’s Premier League 2024, featuring a city-based format in Delhi and Bengaluru, kicks off on February 23, with Mumbai Indians facing Delhi Capitals in the opener, culminating in the final on March 17 in Delhi.
NewsRinku Singh, the dynamic middle-order batsman, edges closer to a Test call-up as he joins India ‘A’ squad for the second match against England Lions amid his stellar international form and strong performances across formats.
NewsTravis Head is expected to recover from Covid for the second Test against West Indies, with Captain Pat Cummins confident he’ll play despite testing positive, as the Australian squad prepares for their first pink-ball Test in over a year.
NewsVisa delays leave England spinner Shoaib Bashir stranded in Abu Dhabi, missing initial practice for IND vs ENG Test series, but head coach Brendon McCullum expresses confidence in a swift resolution.
NewsVirat Kohli opts out of the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons, and the BCCI expresses support while urging respect for his privacy.
NewsTravis Head may play the Brisbane Test under COVID-19 isolation protocols, delaying his arrival as Cricket Australia monitors his recovery from testing positive after the Adelaide Test, while Usman Khawaja is cleared to play after passing concussion tests.
NewsThe Pakistan Cricket Board faces ongoing turmoil as it restricts players to three T20 leagues per year, denying some NOCs for overseas tournaments, while making exceptions like issuing a third NOC to Azam Khan and Shadab Khan for the ILT20 to maintain relations with the Emirates Cricket Board.
NewsNew Zealand head coach Gary Stead is optimistic about Kane Williamson’s fitness for the South Africa Test, adopting a cautious approach, and discusses the potential return of Trent Boult, while commending the bowling unit’s excellence against Pakistan.
NewsThe 17th edition of the IPL is set to commence on March 22, five days after the Women’s Premier League, and will run until May 26, aligning closely with the T20 World Cup schedule, with the BCCI confident in hosting the entire league in India despite potential player departures for the World Cup.
NewsThe changes occur as Glenn Maxwell takes a break following his busy schedule in the Big Bash League (BBL), while Jhye Richardson is omitted due to an injury sustained while playing for Perth Scorchers last month.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019