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Rasikh Salam Takes Flight: Delhi Capitals Acquire J&K Paceman in Top Spot at IPL Auction

December 20, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Makes History at IPL Auction: Delhi Capitals Welcome Homegrown Paceman Rasikh Salam The Indian Premier League auction witnessed a historic moment today as Jammu and Kashmir’s own cricketing talent broke onto the grand stage. In a thrilling turn of events, Delhi Capitals snapped up young paceman Rasikh Salam, marking the first-ever instance of a player from the region being picked in the top slot. Rasikh, a familiar face having previously donned the jerseys of Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, was acquired by Delhi Capitals at his base price…

Bollywood Meets Cricket: Akshay Kumar Takes the Helm of Srinagar Franchise in ISPL

December 14, 2023 Editor

Akshay Kumar’s love for sports is well-known. Interestingly, he has now become the proud owner of Team Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). Sharing the particular update with his fans and followers, Akshay took to Instagram and wrote, “From cinema to the stadium! Proud to announce that I will be coming to @ispl_t10 as a Team Owner of Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) A chance to play in my team awaits.” The tennis ball T10 cricket event is set to take place from March 2 to…

Pakistan’s World Cup semi-final hopes mathematically possible, but realistically unlikely

November 1, 2023 Editor

Mathematically, Pakistan can still qualify for the World Cup 2023 semi-finals but they would need a lot of results to go their way. This is a familiar territory for Pakistan. Down, but not out, hoping for a 1992-esque comeback and relying on things to magically fall their way. Babar Azam and his men were among the title contenders for the 2023 World Cup. With top batters on their side and a fiery pace attack, Pakistan had the elements to make an impact in India. After kicking off their campaign with…

After controversial ‘Seemed like BCCI Event’ remark, Pakistan head coach sends World Cup final warning to India

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Editor

While world cricket has barely moved on from the bizarre remark, Arthur has now sent a ‘World Cup final’ warning to the Indian team. Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur made headlines right after the team’s brutal seven-wicket loss at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday with a controversial statement on no Pakistani music being played at the venue throughout the proceedings of the game which made him feel “like a BCCI event rather than ICC”. And while world cricket has barely moved on from the bizarre remark, Arthur has now…

Pakistan coaches allege bias in World Cup after India win

October 15, 2023 Editor

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur went on to state that the IND vs PAK World Cup match felt like a BCCI-organised bilateral rather than an ICC event. Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn and team director Mickey Arthur were not amused by the way the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad treated them during their World Cup 2023 match against India on Saturday. India outplayed Pakistan to beat them by seven wickets and go on top of the points table with a dazzling performance in front of more than one…

India’s World Cup 2023 Squad Revealed: KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan In, Samson, Chahal, Ashwin Out

September 5, 2023 Editor

Indian cricket team’s squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup has been revealed, and there are some big changes from the team that played in the 2019 World Cup. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan, who have both been in excellent form in recent months. Rahul has been in top form in all formats of the game, while Kishan has been a revelation in the IPL. Another surprise is the exclusion of Sanju Samson, who was a member of the 2019 World Cup squad.…

World Cup 2023: India to Take on Pakistan in Highly anticipated Match on October 14; Full schedule

August 11, 2023 Editor

The 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup will be played from October 5 to November 19, 2023 in India. The opening match will be between England and New Zealand on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan will be played on October 14 at the same venue. The tournament will feature 10 teams: England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and the Netherlands. The teams will be divided into two groups of five, with each…

Venue for India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup revealed

July 12, 2023 Editor

There has been great anticipation among the cricket fans this year at the prospect of arch-rivals India and Pakistan meeting at least twice in men’s cricket in the calendar. Both teams will square off in the Asia Cup before renewing their rivalry in the ODI World Cup in October; however, while the date and venue for their clash at the latter is already known, there has remained significant speculation over the same in the continental tournament. With controversies revolving around the schedule for the Asia Cup, Arun Dhumal, the current…

ICC World Cup Schedule Announced: India to Face Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15

June 30, 2023 Editor

India will take on Pakistan in the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. Ahmedabad is also staging the tournament opener between England and New Zealand, the teams that contested the thrilling tied final in 2019, on October 5. The World Cup schedule has been announced after a significant delay. On May 27, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, had said the schedule would be out during the World Test Championship final. He did not provide the reason behind the delay, though. On…

Pakistan scheduled to visit India for ODI World Cup and Host four matches in Asia Cup 2023: Report

June 12, 2023 Editor

The Asian Cricket Council headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed ‘Hybrid Model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele. The ACC is likely to make a formal announcement on Tuesday and once the Hybrid Model is officially accepted, decks will be cleared for the Pakistan team’s travel to India for the ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November. Now, Pakistan will have no problems playing in Ahmedabad. “Oman…