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Sri Lanka is set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series in September 2024 as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The first Test is scheduled from September 18 to September 23, while the second will take place from September 26 to September 30. In an official statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday, August 23, details of the two Test matches were confirmed, with both games to be held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium (GICS). The statement also clarified why the first Sri Lanka-New Zealand Test will extend to September…

In a surprising turn of events, Bangladesh’s renowned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been implicated in an alleged murder case linked to recent civil protests in the country. Alongside Shakib, the FIR (First Information Report) names former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as several ex-ministers and lawmakers, as accused in the case. Currently, Shakib is in Pakistan, representing Bangladesh in the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. He contributed by taking one wicket in 27 overs during Pakistan’s first innings, and was later dismissed for 15 runs in Bangladesh’s first innings. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Shakib…

The West Indies cricket team once reigned supreme in the world of cricket. However, since their golden era ended, the team’s performance has significantly declined. This decline hit a low point when the West Indies failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Ironically, the West Indies were the champions of the first two editions of the one-day World Cup, held in England in 1975 and 1979. They also reached the finals in 1983 but lost to India in a low-scoring match at Lord’s. Since that defeat, the trajectory of West Indies cricket has changed dramatically. Despite the glory…

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has singled out Rishabh Pant as one of the crucial players for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The highly anticipated five-match Test series is set to take place from November 22 to January 3. India has dominated the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in recent years, winning the last four editions, including two remarkable series victories in Australia. One of the standout performers during India’s historic 2020-21 tour of Australia was Rishabh Pant, who played a pivotal role in India’s 2-1 series win. Pant scored 274 runs at an impressive average of 68.50, including two…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi praised Mohammad Rizwan’s stellar performance in the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, referring to the wicketkeeper-batter as an “unstoppable force.” Rizwan’s unbeaten 171 off 239 balls, which included three sixes and 11 boundaries, played a crucial role in Pakistan’s dominant position in the match. Rizwan’s marathon innings featured a remarkable 240-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Saud Shakeel, who also scored a century. This partnership propelled Pakistan into a commanding lead over the visitors. Naqvi took to X to express his admiration for Rizwan’s efforts, writing: “What an unstoppable force Mohammad…

Saud Shakeel made headlines by achieving a remarkable milestone in Pakistan’s cricket history. On the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on August 21, 2024, Shakeel equaled a long-standing record by becoming the joint-fastest Pakistani batter to reach 1,000 Test runs. Shakeel reached this milestone in just his 20th innings, matching the record set by Saeed Ahmed over 60 years ago. This achievement came as Shakeel played a crucial role in rebuilding Pakistan’s innings after early setbacks. This accomplishment cements Shakeel’s place among Pakistan’s elite cricketers, adding another chapter to the country’s rich cricketing legacy. Here’s…

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed former India fielding coach R Sridhar as their assistant coach for the upcoming series against New Zealand and South Africa. Afghanistan is set to face New Zealand in a one-off Test in Greater Noida, beginning on September 9, followed by a three-match T20I series against South Africa in Sharjah from September 18 to 22. Sridhar, who served as India’s fielding coach from 2014 to 2021, has a wealth of experience, having been part of the coaching team during two ODI and T20 World Cups. He also played a key role with the Punjab…

Mysore Warriors captain Karun Nair showcased outstanding form in the 14th match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2024, playing a pivotal innings against the Hubli Tigers on Wednesday, August 21, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After Hubli Tigers captain Manish Pandey won the toss and chose to bowl, LR Kumar struck early, dismissing Mysore Warriors opener Karthik CA for just one run in the second over. Karun Nair, stepping in at No. 3, stabilized the innings by forming a 59-run partnership with SU Karthik for the second wicket, with Karthik contributing 34 runs off 36 balls before getting…

The popular Indian quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) included a cricket-related question about the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) during its episode aired on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Host Amitabh Bachchan asked the contestant: “Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?” The contestant was given four options: Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Jasprit Bumrah. The correct answer was option B: Harshal Patel. Harshal had an outstanding IPL 2024, taking 24 wickets in 14 matches with an economy rate of 9.73, securing the Purple Cap for the second time in his IPL…

Sri Lankan Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed disappointment that his team was not granted more than one warm-up match ahead of their three-match Test series against England. The first Test is scheduled to begin at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, August 21. Sri Lanka played a solitary warm-up game against the England Lions at New Road in Worcester from August 14 to August 17, which they lost by seven wickets. Speaking ahead of the Test series, Dhananjaya emphasized the importance of additional practice matches, especially given the challenging conditions in England. “The conditions are quite different from Asian…