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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.
NewsJoe Root is England’s all-time leading run-scorer, with 19,355 runs in international cricket and 11,940 in Tests. He leads by nearly 4,000 runs over the second-highest English run-scorer, Alastair Cook.
NewsSuryakumar Yadav, now India’s T20 captain following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, is ready to lead with a fresh approach as the team faces Sri Lanka, while both teams adjust to new leadership roles.
NewsRiyan Parag and Harshit Rana are set to be developed for the future, with Parag replacing the injured Tilak Varma and Rana earning his first ODI call-up due to his effective death-overs bowling.
NewsSouthwick and Shoreham Club banned sixes to prevent financial strain from property damage, a decision both defended by the treasurer and welcomed by local residents.
NewsIPL franchise owners are questioning the wisdom and profitability of purchasing a minority 49% stake in The Hundred, given concerns about control and the joint venture model.
NewsThe PCB has completed its hosting responsibilities for the Champions Trophy, leaving the ICC to finalize the schedule and persuade the BCCI to send its team to Pakistan.
NewsAfghanistan’s home cricket matches in India are approved by the BCCI, with a one-off Test against New Zealand in Greater Noida marking their return after four years.
NewsNasser Hussain warns that England will need both pace and skill to succeed in the 2025 Ashes series in Australia, highlighting Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood as key players.
NewsTeam India has departed for Sri Lanka for a 3-match T20I and ODI series, with Hardik Pandya participating only in the T20Is, while Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain and Suryakumar Yadav was chosen as captain over Hardik due to fitness concerns.
NewsFormer cricketer Sanjay Bangar has voiced concern over Hardik Pandya’s unexpected removal from leadership roles, noting that Pandya was expected to lead after Rohit Sharma’s retirement and would likely have been the T20 captain if not for his injury.
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