IPL VS TEST CRICKET by Rob Johnston • Last updated on Share Tweet The scheduling means that a few England players could miss the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's © BCCI Head coach Chris Silverwood has confirmed that the England players taking part in the IPL will stay for the whole tournament which means that if any are involved in the final stages, they are almost certain to miss the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's which begins on June 2. The IPL schedule was confirmed on Sunday (March 7) with the play-offs taking place on May 25, 26 and 28 and the final set for May 30, all at the Narendra Modi Cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. England's two-Test series against New Zealand, recently ranked the world's number one team until India pipped them, begins at Lord's just two days after the IPL final. Of the 13 English players who will be playing in the IPL, seven were selected in the Test squad for parts of the … [Read more...] about England players will stay back for IPL playoffs if needed: Silverwood
Need more time together as team to rediscover rhythm: Harmanpreet
SA WOMEN TOUR OF INDIA, 2021 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Playing international cricket after almost a year, India suffered a heavy defeat in the first ODI against South Africa in Lucknow © Getty Even as Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj were certain that the team wasn't feeling scratchy returning to international cricket after almost a one-year hiatus, India's ODI vice-captain, suggested that the team's one-sided defeat in the first One-Day International in Lucknow could be down to the reason of playing after a long time. Put in to bat, India were restricted to 177 for 9, a total that was chased down by the hosts with 8 wickets in hand and 59 balls to spare, riding largely on a 169-run opening stand between Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt. "When you're playing after a long time, there are chances that you can collapse," Harmanpreet said after the team's loss, on Sunday (March 7). "They also bowled … [Read more...] about Need more time together as team to rediscover rhythm: Harmanpreet
Opinions see-saw over IPL schedule
IPL 2021 by Vijay Tagore & Aayush Puthran • Last updated on Share Tweet Opinions see-saw over IPL schedule © BCCI The 2021 Indian Premier League schedule has been drafted in a way to ensure that no team gets to play in its home ground. The reason for that is multi fold, understands Cricbuzz. Not only does it ensure that there is parity on the field for all teams, but it also ensures none of them get an advantage of brand activation over the other, given that the home venues of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings were not considered for hosting the games in the upcoming season. However, by addressing the concerns of three teams, who had opposed the six-venue proposal , five other teams could be less than satisfied with the released schedule. Again the reasons for that carry various hues. "You are denying MS Dhoni to play his potential last IPL in Chennai. If there are to be no … [Read more...] about Opinions see-saw over IPL schedule
Ackerman hopes to instil the virtue of ‘patience’ in Afghanistan team
AFGHANISTAN V ZIMBABWE IN UAE, 2021 by Atif Azam • Published on Share Tweet Afghanistan batting coach observed that his charges lacked the required mental toughness to play Test cricket after slipping to a 10-wicket loss against Zimbabwe. © AFP Afghanistan batting coach Hylton Deon Ackerman observed that his charges lacked the required mental toughness to play Test cricket after they slipped to a 10-wicket loss against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi. On a track that offered some assistance for both the pacemen and spinners, Afghanistan could muster just 131 and 135 in their two innings. "It is never easy losing a Test match, but I think we need to be mentally prepared. I won't say that Zimbabwe are better cricketers than us, but they were mentally stronger than us. And their mental power comes from years and years of Test cricket culture as they have been playing Test cricket for over 30 years. And we were busy with our fifth one as … [Read more...] about Ackerman hopes to instil the virtue of ‘patience’ in Afghanistan team
Road Safety World Series 2021: Sri Lanka Legends Vs South Africa Legends: Preview, Timing, Fantasy Tips
And it won't be a cakewalk for the in-form Tillakaratne Dilshan-led side as they have tougher opponents in the South Africans who are led by the fielding great Jonty Rhodes. Road Safety World Series 2021: Full Schedule, Venue, TV Channel and live streaming info, where to book tickets South Africa, which had pocketed a win last year before COVID-19 forced lockdown, will be looking to get back on top with another win on Monday. The Africans have some exciting names in their batting line-up like Alviro Petersen, Lloyd Norris Jones, Loots Bosman apart from the ever-dependable Rhodes. Medium pace all-rounder Justin Kemp will be the utility man for South Africa. In the bowling department, the Proteas will be heavily depended on pacers Makhaya Ntini and Nantie Hayward. As far as Sri Lanka goes, they will look to get another win after their previous game. In-form Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga would be keen to continue after a match-winning fifty against the Caribbeans on … [Read more...] about Road Safety World Series 2021: Sri Lanka Legends Vs South Africa Legends: Preview, Timing, Fantasy Tips