Cricket

Who was Salim Durani?

April 4, 2023

On April 2 this year, former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. He underwent a surgery for thigh bone fracture in January 2023. Durani’s Cricket Career Salim Durani, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, ..

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: India wins first test

February 11, 2023

The Border Gavaskar Trophy is conducted by the BCCI and Cricket Australia; and is played via ICC. This means the performances of the players in the match will be included in the ICC rankings. It is played between India and ..

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Dexa: BCCI’s new selection criteria for Indian players

January 2, 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on January 1st that the Dexa bone density test will be mandatory for Indian players to be selected for the national team. The Yo-Yo Test will also return as part ..

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Legendary Australian Spinner Shane Warne

March 6, 2022

Shane Warne was a cricketer from Australia. He was a right-arm leg spinner who is widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in cricket history, and he was named as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century ..

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India’s 1000th ODI match

February 7, 2022

On February 6, 2022, India played its thousandth ODI match. ODI means One Day International. The match was played against West Indies. Indian team played the match under the captainship of Rohit Sharma. And India won the match. About the ..

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Kallis, Sthalekar, Abbas inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame list

August 25, 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) honored three retired legends of the game of 22 yards with the inclusion in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.  The three great players are South African all-rounder and former coach of IPL team KKR, ..

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Asia Cup 2020 cancelled

July 9, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the BCCI President Saurav Ganguly announced that the Asia Cup T20 was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights Following the cancellation, the next Asia Cup is to be held in Sri Lanka. And Asia Cup 2022 ..

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International Cricket resumes

July 8, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the international cricket resumed with England and West Indies locking horns in a three match test series. Highlights There were no international cricket matches played due to COVID-19. Due to the virus, whole sporting action came ..

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Nitin Menon of India: Youngest Umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, Nitin Menon of India became the youngest member of ICC (International Cricket Council) “Elite Panel of Umpires”. Highlights Nitin replaced Nigel Llong of England. He will act as one of the panel members in the upcoming ..

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Rohit Sharma nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

June 1, 2020

On May 31, 2020, the BCCI nominated Rohit Sharma for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards. The Award is considered to be the highest sporting honour award in India. Highlights The period of consideration for a person to get nominated ..

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