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Australia and England locked horns in one of the most iconic Test series in cricketing history as they have a go at each other in the opening day of the 1st Test of Ashes 2023. Before the match, the players from both sides wore black bands and observed one minute silence in memory of the victims of the Nottingham attack. The deeply distressing scenes witnessed in Nottingham this week have brought immense sorrow to everyone, particularly the cherished friends and families of the

Pakistan is expected to announce their 16-member Test squad on Saturday for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in July. There are a few exciting prospects who may receive their maiden Test call-up, namely Omair Yousuf and Mohammad Huraira. These young talents have shown impressive performances recently and are likely to be given an opportunity in the Test format. Omair Yousuf, a 24-year-old batsman, had an outstanding outing during Pakistan Shaheens' tour of Zimbabwe. He topped the batting charts with 348 runs

After an impressive debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with the Mumbai Indians (MI), all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has been reportedly roped in by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Arjun, who is the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is among the 20 ‘potential’ all-rounders shortlisted for the BCCI camp. Arjun left Mumbai to ply his trade for Goa in the Indian domestic season before the

Having declared himself ready to roll for Friday's Ashes opener at Edgbaston, Josh Hazlewood admits he would be disappointed not to make Australia's starting XI but perhaps not as miffed as he was when overlooked for the corresponding Test four years ago. Hazlewood was a late withdrawal from Australia's squad for their successful tilt at the World Test Championship title last week, with selectors taking a conservative approach to his recovery from a recent side injury and instead preferring fellow seamer Michael Neser.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 produced some avoidable scenes, particularly during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 01. It was RCB stalwart Virat Kohli who clashed with LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and later Gautam Gambhir on the field. The While the exact details of what transpired on the field still remain hidden, Gambhir has explained why he sided with Naveen and went head-to-head with Kohli, triggering one of the biggest on-field fights in the history of the

The rise of the Afghanistan cricket team on the international stage has been nothing short of remarkable, and their presence in the ICC World Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting affair. Under the exceptional leadership of the talented Rashid Khan, the team brings together a perfect blend of experienced players and promising talents. As they prepare for their third appearance in this prestigious tournament, the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 holds immense significance for Afghanistan. While their previous World Cup performances might

The highly anticipated ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 is set to take place in India during October and November. The tournament will showcase a total of 10 teams, divided into two groups for the initial "First Round" matches. Exciting news has emerged from the Pakistan Cricket Board, as they have unveiled the official men's team squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. With a blend of talented young players and experienced veterans, the Pakistani team boasts a formidable lineup that is

Australia speedster Mitchell Starc, one of the finest pacers of the current generation, consciously avoids participating in franchise cricket, including lucrative tournaments like the IPL, as he wants to be at his "best" playing for Australia. For Starc, playing Test cricket for Australia is paramount, a path he hopes many youngsters will follow in future. Several colleagues of Starc have appeared in various T20 leagues across the globe such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash, but the left-arm pacer has managed to

Indian Premier League pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana has been called up to Sri Lanka's 15-player squad for the cut-throat 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier beginning this Sunday in Zimbabwe. The UAE were the 10th and final nation to announce their squad overnight with the top two teams from the three-week tournament earning passage into the main draw of the ODI World Cup later this year. Pathirana – dubbed 'Baby Malinga' for his uncannily similar action to the Sri Lankan great – made his

Even though Boland is Pat Cummins' favourite cricketer and one of the most reliable bowlers Marnus Labuschagne has ever seen, Scott Boland acknowledges it's not a given that he will face England in the Ashes opener. Boland maintained his remarkable career at the World Test Championship final last week, finishing as Australia's top bowler in their 209-run victory over India at The Oval. The Australians have not, however, assured the Victorian a spot at Edgbaston on Friday because to Josh Hazlewood's impending return

From start to finish, Australia have led this Test and are rightly crowned the best red ball team in the world. They have dfeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship. Australia becomes the first team in the history of the game to win all the major ICC events. This is the ninth time Australia have taken an ICC Trophy. India lost their last seven wickets for 55 runs. There weren’t any demons in the pitch and India looked untroubled

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be an exciting tournament featuring the top cricketing nations from around the world. The event will be hosted by India from October 5th to November 19th, 2023. The tournament will consist of several stages, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off, and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League began in July 2020 and will

The frenzy for this year's Indian Premier League has allowed both the the broadcaster and streaming partners to garner record viewership on their respective platforms, after the country's cricket board had for the first time split the media rights for the world's second richest league. Disney Star, the official television broadcaster of IPL, said an astounding 50.5 crore viewers tuned in to watch the live broadcast of T20 matches on television and the number for total viewers, including coverages around matches and highlights,

India and Australia are currently locking horns against each other in the final of the World Test Championship. The match is being played at the Kennington Oval Cricket Ground in London. As players from both sides walked out on the field for the national anthems of their respective countries, they were seen sporting black armbands. Players and match officials have won the armbands as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha last week.

In the high-stakes ICC finals, India's opening bowler is a crucial role that demands skill, precision, and nerves of steel. The responsibility often falls upon a talented and experienced paceman to set the tone for the team. With a rich history of fast-bowling greats, India has been fortunate to produce exceptional talents who have excelled on the grandest stage. This opening bowler embodies aggression, speed, and swing, wreaking havoc on opposition batsmen with deadly accuracy. Their ability to generate early breakthroughs and provide

Georgia Wareham fancied her chances of a Test debut. As the only leg-spinner selected in Australia's 14-player Ashes squad that toured England in 2019, the sole Test match of the series shaped as the perfect time for Wareham to make her debut in the longest format. After all, the then 20-year-old had done nothing but impress since her international debut in both one-day and T20 internationals nine months earlier. But things didn't go to plan for the young Victorian. The multi-format nature of

They might be the geopolitical superpower of international cricket, but India have endured 10 ICC global tournaments stretching across more than 12 years without any silverware to show for their efforts. Their chance to end that lean streak begins on Wednesday at The Oval where they meet Australia in the second iteration of the World Test Championship Final, before they host the ICC ODI World Cup on home turf later this year. It was the previous occasion India served as co-host of that

The Australian team made a last-minute addition to their support staff ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, as they appointed former England head coach Andy Flower as consultant. Flower joined the side ahead of the clash that begins on Wednesday at The Oval; the former Zimbabwe captain had most recently been the head coach of Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants in the recently-concluded edition. Flower had coached the England team from 2009-2014; he is, however, not expected to

Australia Cricket team will play Final matche against India Cricket Team, where the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 will be played on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 - Sunday, June 11, 2023. The AUS vs IND, ICC World Test Championship Final match will be played at Kennington Oval, London, and will get started at 11:00 AM LOCAL Here are the full details of the Australia vs India ICC World Test Championship Final Match 2023 Timing, Captain, Squad or Players List. Australia vs India

Australia hope Cameron Green's strong Indian Premier League form will help, not hinder, the young allrounder's preparation for his maiden Test tour of the United Kingdom. After a four-day acclimatisation stint in Formby near Liverpool, the Aussies' held their first major training session in Beckenham on Thursday ahead of their World Test Championship final and Ashes series tilts. It was the first time their full 17-man squad had assembled, with auxiliary pacemen Michael Neser and Sean Abbott also linking up with the group