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The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024 culminates in an electrifying final as the Lyca Kovai Kings face off against the Dindigul Dragons at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, August 4. Kovai clinched their final spot with a victory over Tiruppur Tamizhans in Qualifier 1, while Dindigul secured their place by overcoming Chepauk Super Gillies in the Eliminator and then Tiruppur in Qualifier 2. Both teams are set to showcase their best, aiming to live up to the high standards they’ve maintained throughout the tournament. Kovai enters the final with a slight advantage, having topped the league table…
Indian cricketer KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty have unveiled a new charitable initiative called Cricket for a Cause, aiming to support the Vipla Foundation (formerly known as Save the Children India) and its special needs school in BKC, Mumbai. Several prominent cricket figures are rallying behind this worthy cause. Icons such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid, along with international stars like Jos Buttler and Marcus Stoinis, are contributing to this noble effort. Athiya Shetty shared her enthusiasm for the project, saying: “The Vipla Foundation has been a significant part of my childhood. I…
Out-of-favor Indian keeper-batter Ishan Kishan is poised for a return to domestic cricket, likely to feature for Jharkhand in the upcoming season. According to Cricbuzz, the youngster has agreed to play for the state and has been included in the list of 25 pre-season probables by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). The national selectors have counseled Kishan, advising him to take greater responsibility moving forward. They emphasized that he shouldn’t take opportunities for granted, warning that he risks missing out during the prime years of his career. Kishan, who scored a half-century on his T20I debut, is one of…
Pakistan-born veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza has firmly stated that he would only represent Zimbabwe in international cricket. The versatile cricketer made this clear while responding to a fan query about whether he ever considered playing for his country of birth. Raza, 38, was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, in April 1986. He debuted for Zimbabwe in May 2013 and has since become a key member of the national side. During a Q&A session with fans on his X handle on Saturday, August 3, Umar Farooq Kalson, an ex-director of PCB, asked Raza: “Have you ever thought about playing for Pakistan? You…
Sri Lanka have faced a significant setback with spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against India due to a left hamstring injury. In his place, leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been named as his replacement for the final two ODIs. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed the news, noting that Hasaranga experienced pain while bowling the final ball of his spell in the first ODI. SLC’s media release on August 3 stated: “He experienced pain in his left hamstring while delivering the last ball of his 10th over during the first ODI. An MRI performed…
For the second consecutive time, a white-ball match between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie, as the first ODI in Colombo on Friday went down to the wire. The match concluded without progressing to a super over, sparking questions about whether the umpires followed the correct procedures according to the ICC Men’s ODI Playing Conditions. It has emerged as a reminder that the updated rules of ICC Men’s ODI Playing Conditions state that a super over will take place in case of a tie. The rule explicitly states: “If the Super Over is a tie, then unless exceptional…
Pakistan-born veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza has firmly stated that he would only represent Zimbabwe in international cricket. This declaration came in response to a fan’s query over whether he had ever considered playing for his country of birth. Raza, 38, was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, in April 1986. He made his debut for Zimbabwe in May 2013 and has since become a cornerstone of the national side. During a Q&A session with fans on his X handle on Saturday, August 3, Raza addressed a question from a user named Umar Farooq Kalson, whose profile indicates he is an ex-director of…
Sri Lanka faces a significant setback as spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against India due to a left hamstring injury. Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been named as his replacement for the final two ODIs. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed Hasaranga’s injury, noting that he felt pain while bowling the last ball of his spell in the first ODI. “He experienced pain in his left hamstring while delivering the last ball of his 10th over during the first ODI. An MRI performed on the player, following this, confirmed the injury,” read…
Former cricketer Salman Butt has sharply criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their handling of Babar Azam’s captaincy. Babar has been under immense scrutiny following Pakistan’s poor performances over the past year. The Men in Green suffered a humiliating exit before the Super Eights in the recent T20 World Cup, which included a shocking Super Over loss to the USA. Babar also led the team during their disappointing 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, where they failed to reach the semi-finals. In an interview with Cricket Pakistan, Butt highlighted the PCB’s role in Babar’s struggles as captain. “Let’s first talk…
India is currently playing Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Friday, August 2. The hosts have introduced a new face in their lineup, seamer Mohamed Shiraz, who is making his debut after selectors opted to rest Matheesha Pathirana due to a shoulder issue following the T20I series. Shiraz recently made headlines with an impressive performance, taking six wickets for just 21 runs against Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club while representing Burgher Recreation Club in the Major Clubs Limited Overs Tournament. Here are three fascinating facts about Mohamed…