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Madhan

Cricket Writer

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.

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Reports Indicate the End of Ajinkya Rahane's Test Journey, with KL Rahul Likely to Be Included as the Backup WicketkeeperNews
Cricket News2 years ago

Reports Indicate the End of Ajinkya Rahane's Test Journey, with KL Rahul Likely to Be Included as the Backup Wicketkeeper

While the BCCI has not officially released the Indian squad, a recent report suggests that Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of the Indian Test team, who participated in the WTC final 2023 against Australia at the Oval, is unlikely to make the cut. Instead, it appears that KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman, is poised to be selected as the backup wicketkeeper for the upcoming South Africa Test series.

CWCricket Winner Team2 min read140 views
BCCI to Discuss White-Ball Future with Rohit Sharma; Possible Appointment of New Captain on the Agenda:ReportNews
Cricket News2 years ago

BCCI to Discuss White-Ball Future with Rohit Sharma; Possible Appointment of New Captain on the Agenda:Report

With the echoes of India’s World Cup final heartbreak slowly fading away, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is gearing up for crucial discussions with Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. The focus of these talks will be on recalibrating strategies and charting a course for the next four years across various formats. Sources indicate that a key agenda item is gaining clarity on Rohit’s future in white-ball cricket, coupled with the imperative of grooming a captain for the future.

CWCricket Winner Team3 min read377 views
West Indies Announced ODI Squad for England Series in Anticipation of 2027 World CupNews
Cricket News2 years ago

West Indies Announced ODI Squad for England Series in Anticipation of 2027 World Cup

West Indies’ dynamic ODI squad for the upcoming series against England, led by captain Shai Hope and vice-captain Alzarri Joseph. Witness the exclusion of Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran, and the introduction of uncapped talents Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde. As the cricket action unfolds in a three-match series starting on December 3, anticipate thrilling encounters at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Kensington Oval in Barbados.

CWCricket Winner Team2 min read147 views
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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