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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchises to submit their retention lists. The five teams – Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Giants – are now required to finalize their retained players by …

England Test captain Ben Stokes will not be part of the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. This development comes as a result of his decision not to register for the mega-auction. The all-rounder’s absence from the IPL is primarily due to his increasing workload and injury concerns. Stokes has been managing …

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized the BCCI’s decision to rest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from domestic cricket. He believes that the duo’s absence from the Duleep Trophy has negatively impacted their form and contributed to India’s recent poor performance in the Test series against New Zealand. “The …

The Afro-Asia Cup, a unique cricketing spectacle featuring a clash between the best players from Asia and Africa, is set to make a comeback after nearly two decades. The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has confirmed plans to revive the tournament, which was last held in 2007. The tournament, which typically …

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has heaped praise on Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his recent performances in the Test series against New Zealand. Impressed by Pant’s aggressive batting style and ability to score runs in challenging conditions, Ali has predicted that the 27-year-old could fetch a whopping Rs …

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Delhi Capitals might not be interested in retaining Rishabh Pant, despite the wicket-keeper batter’s impressive form in the previous IPL season. Pant, who was surprisingly released by the Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, is expected to be one of the …

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed pessimism about India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after their recent whitewash against New Zealand. In a recent interview, Gavaskar stated that India’s hopes of a 4-0 clean sweep against Australia are unrealistic. He emphasized that while a 3-1 …

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has launched a scathing attack on the Indian team’s performance in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand. The Kiwis clinched a historic whitewash, exposing India’s vulnerabilities against spin bowling. Kaif singled out India’s batting performance, particularly against the likes of Ajaz Patel and …

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has officially announced the schedule for Australia’s upcoming tour in January-February 2025. The tour will feature a two-match Test series, crucial for both teams in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. Australia currently sits in second place in the WTC standings with …

Ravindra Jadeja has continued his stellar performance in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand, achieving a significant milestone. The all-rounder surpassed the wicket-taking tally of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma, becoming India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Jadeja, known for his all-round abilities, has been a vital cog in …

Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman is reportedly considering retirement from international cricket after being excluded from the national team’s central contracts list and the upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. According to reports, Zaman is frustrated with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) inconsistent selection policies and fitness standards. He was particularly …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a subtle change to the penalty run rule in domestic cricket. This alteration aims to streamline the game and potentially reduce instances of unfair advantage. Previously, if the ball made contact with any equipment, clothing, or other objects on …