Rashid Khan’s quickfire century helped Sussex to a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire on Tuesday, despite the unrest in Afghanistan.After Luke Wright had scored 54, Khan stepped in with Sussex needing 43 off 21 balls to win. But the Afghanistan T20 skipper unleashed his ‘helicopter’ stroke, hitting three fours and two sixes in nine balls to guide Sussex home. After a … Read more
The Chennai Super Kings have begun the IPL 2021 season as dominant as they did in the years before to the 2020 edition. After winning five of their seven matches, CSK hopes to secure a playoff place with two more victories. And few would argue that CSK has covered all bases. K Gowtham, who was acquired for INR 9.25 crore … Read more
Every Royal Challengers Bangalore supporter has been yelling ‘Ee saal namde’ for some time. They accomplished it in 2016, 2017, and 2018. But, despite having several great players and, most significantly, probably the two finest batters in the world, RCB has won nothing in so many years. Having begun the IPL 2021 season well, it seems Virat Kohli and co. … Read more
South Africa will use their one-day series in Sri Lanka to prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup later this year, skipper Temba Bavuma said.South Africa will play three ODIs and three T20s from September 2-14, with many key players resting or injured for the 50-over series. Quinton de Kock and Lungi Ngidi will be rested, while David Miller is recuperating … Read more
“Ravi Shastri will let Kohli leave. He doesn’t mind him yelling at Anderson or signalling from the balcony to get the players out of the way. “The captain is in charge,” Hussain remarked. Former England captain Nasser Hussain complimented Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri’s relationship for the team’s success. Asked whether Shastri would stop Kohli from hitting the opposition’s best … Read more
Due to logistical issues, Afghanistan’s three-match ODI series against Pakistan has been relocated from Hambantota to Karachi. The ACB’s CEO Hamid Shinwari confirmed the ODI series move to ESPNcricinfo. Following the Taliban takeover, no commercial planes leave Kabul, and Sri Lanka declared a 10-day lockdown on Friday, two days after the nation recorded 3,793 new cases and a record 187 … Read more
After a co-passenger on the aircraft from the UK to St Kitts and Nevis tested positive for Covid-19, former West Indies T20 captain Carlos Brathwaite has been placed in isolation and is unlikely to play for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the CPL opener against Saint Lucia Kings on August 27.‘I believe my tests were negative. We’ve been quarantined. I’m still … Read more
The Caribbean Premier League will commence just before the IPL 2021 Phase 2 in St Kitts & Nevis (CPL 2021). The league begins on August 26th, with most games airing during prime time in India. The league will be broadcast LIVE on FanCode starting at 7.30pm IST. In India, FanCode will offer customised and comprehensive digital sports coverage of the … Read more
Thisara Perera has joined Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021 phase 2 in UAE. The 32-year-old cricketer announced the news on Instagram. Perera may replace Ben Stokes at the Royals. The franchise is also waiting on Andrew Tye. Andrew Tye, who replaced Jofra Archer, is likely to return. Jos Buttler has also withdrawn from the remaining 31 UAE matches. The team … Read more