Rahul Torane

The Indian cricket team has finally overcome their ICC trophy drought. On July 29, 2024, they changed the course of Indian cricket history, emerging as the T20 World Champions. Under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, the team achieved this remarkable feat after facing disappointment in the ODI World Cup held in November 2023. Every player contributed to the victory, demonstrating immense dedication and hard work. The team was under immense pressure from the expectations of 1.4 billion people. The campaign began with a stellar performance by captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishab Pant in the practice match. The group stage proved to be an easy task as the team defeated the USA and Pakistan, with the match against Canada resulting in a draw. Team India became the first ever to remain undefeated throughout the entire campaign. This historic performance made them invincible, capable of defeating any team that had previously won the T20 World Cup. The Super 8 matches wer...

India's finest team, having won the Asia Cup for the 8th time, now stands as the most successful team in the tournament's history. The victory was made even more memorable by the collective contribution of all the players. The return of Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul from their injuries was particularly noteworthy, as both put on outstanding performances. Bumrah showcased his exceptional bowling skills throughout the tournament, while KL Rahul made a triumphant comeback with his exceptional batting abilities. The Opening Highlights: Asia Cup Begins with a Bang One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament was the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the league stage. But rain had other plans ruining the match. India batted first and managed to score 266 all out. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya contributed significantly to Team India's run tally on the scoreboard. Pakistan was looking strong, but the rain helped India and the day was concluded with a draw wi...

The Indian cricket team's tour of the West Indies and the United States of America has concluded, leaving behind a blend of positives and areas of concern. We witnessed the emergence of several debutants who earned their spots through exceptional performances in the Indian Premier League. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan in the test format, and Mukesh Kumar showcased their potential on the international stage. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out as the standout player of the Test match, amassing an impressive 171 runs. Tilak Verma demonstrated his prowess with scores of 39 in his first match and 51, In his second international match, underscoring his promising talent on the global cricket scene. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar made his mark by claiming four wickets during the West Indies tour. The Test Series: India single-handedly clinched the test series by asserting dominance over the West Indies side, securing a resounding victory in the first test match with an inni...

  1. ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 2. Asia Cup 2023 3. West Indies Series 2023 4. Chief selector of India Cricket Team ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 India is all set to host the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and the full schedule has been announced. The qualifiers are currently underway, and the most shocking moment is that two-time ICC World Cup champions, West Indies, have failed to qualify for the World Cup in both the T20 and ODI formats. Oman and Zimbabwe have been eliminated from the qualifiers round, and Sri Lanka has secured their spot in the World Cup. Now, only one spot remains to be filled, and five teams are vying for that position. The United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Scotland, the Netherlands, and Ireland are all competing for the remaining spot. The World Cup will commence on October 5th and will be played for over a one-month period, concluding on November 19th. Asia Cup 2023 The hosting nations of the Asia Cup, Pakistan, and Sri L...

After numerous twists and turns, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has finally approved the hybrid model proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to the new plan, the tournament will be held in two different venues: Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Recently, Sri Lanka Cricket accepted the hosting proposal and agreed to host all of the Indian Cricket Team's matches in Sri Lanka. The first four matches will be played in Pakistan, while the remaining games will take place in Sri Lanka. Due to the hybrid model, the games played in Pakistan make it a secondary venue with only four matches, while the remaining nine games are played in Sri Lanka, establishing it as the primary venue. The tournament is scheduled to commence on August 31, 2023, and will conclude on September 17. The Asia Cup will be a 50-over One-Day International (ODI) event. Six teams, namely India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, will participate in the tournament. Notably, this will be Nepal...

The Indian cricket team is all set to play the World Test Championship at England's Oval Ground against Australia. Both teams have begun their practice sessions, and all the players are looking positive and determined for the championship. Conditions seem favorable for both teams, as they have a history of playing exceptionally well against each other, and the game is expected to be a neck-to-neck battle. Additionally, the weather in England is good, indicating that there may not be any rain during the match. Indian players might carry their Indian Premier League form into the World Test Championship. However, it's important to note that both formats are different, and they need to adapt and adjust their playing style accordingly. Whichever team wins the ICC World Test Championship trophy, it will be their first championship title. The Indian team has already competed in the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand but unfortunately lost, while for Australia, this is the...

The Indian Premier League 2023 has witnessed numerous twists, turns, and fluctuations in the points table. All the teams were locked in a fierce race to secure their qualification until the very last match of the league stage. The Gujrat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians have successfully secured their places in the top four, respectively. The Royal Challengers Bangalore's defeat in the last match helped Mumbai Indians secure their qualification. Chennai Super Kings have already demonstrated why they are considered one of the greatest teams in this league by defeating the Gujrat Titans in Qualifier 1 and becoming the first team to enter the Tata IPL 2023 finals. Mumbai Indians, known for their underrated bowling lineup consisting of young and new faces, defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by a whopping 81 runs. The upcoming Qualifier 2, scheduled for May 26th, 2023, will witness a tough battle between the Mumbai Indians and the Gujrat Titans. The G...

Indian Premier League is heading towards its last few matches of the league stage. A neck-to-neck competition has been witnessed in various matches in the past few days. Gujarat Titans have secured their qualification by claiming the top spot on the points table, followed by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the first teams to be eliminated from the qualifications. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders are currently positioned on the Points Table. RR and KKR are mostly out of the race as they have only one match remaining, which will take them to 14 points on the table if they win. On the other hand, RCB has two matches, both of which they must win in order to qualify. Mumbai Indians hold a strong position to qualify and might play Qualifier 1 if they win both upcoming matches. CSK is in second place, but their drawn match prevents them from playing Qualifier 1 if Mumbai wins both matches. Lucknow Supe...

Have you ever wondered how much your favorite cricket player earns in annual salary from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)? As a cricket fan, I've always had this question in mind. The BCCI updates its central contracts every year, and players are categorized into one of four grades, from A+ to C. Players earn contracts based on their performance, seniority, and other parameters, and their contracts are updated annually. The list of players who earned their central contract from BBCI for 2023. Grade A+ with an annual salary of INR 7 crore. Virat Kohli  Rohit Sharma Jasprit Bumrah Ravindra Jadeja  Grade A with an annual salary of INR 5 crore. Hardik Pandya Axar Patel Ravichandran Ashwin Mohammad Shami Rishabh Pant Grade B with an annual salary of INR 3 crore. Cheteshwar Pujara KL Rahul Shreyas Iyer Mohammad Siraj Suryakumar Yadav Shubman Gill Grade C with an annual salary of INR 1 crore. Umesh Yadav Shikhar Dhawan Shardul Thakur Ishan Kishan Deepak Hooda Yuz...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face challenges in hosting the 2023 Asia Cup following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) statement that they will not send the Indian Cricket Team to participate in the tournament hosted in Pakistan. The tension arose due to political pressure and concerns over the safety of the Indian Cricket Team while traveling to Pakistan for the tournament. Subsequently, Pakistan proposed a new hybrid model, where India and Pakistan would play at a neutral venue and the other teams would play in Pakistan. However, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is not pleased with the PCB's hybrid model proposal, which could eventually result in the cancellation of the tournament. Reports suggest that BCCI plans to hold a new five-nation tournament (teams unknown) after the cancellation of the Asia Cup 2023. If PCB decides to entirely move the event to the UAE, they will face a backlash. This decision could also affect the Pakistan Cricket Team's...

The 25 years old Indian Wicketkeeper-Batsman Rishabh Pant will probably miss the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and might take some more time to recover as he suffered a severe accident in December 2022. Reports suggest that he is recovering faster than anticipated, but it will take seven to eight months for him to regain cricket fitness. He is not expected to return to the game before the end of 2023, and even then, he will likely only be able to play as a batsman, not a wicketkeeper. Recently, he was seen supporting his IPL team, the Delhi Capitals, where he served as captain. He also visited the team during practice sessions and chatted with his teammates, There he stated, "I am recovering really well, better than I thought. I am getting better every day." Rishabh Pant will miss out on various upcoming cricketing events, He so far has missed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which was held in Feb-Mar of 2023. He will further miss the World Test Championship 2023 Final, the forthcomi...

Indian Cricket Team has officially announced the Indian squad for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final which will be played on The Oval, London, date 7-11 June 2023. 15 Players Squad of the Indian Cricket Team.

Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar. A child who saw a dream to start his career as a cricketer, as he watched the 1983 World Cup win, decided to win the World Cup for his country. With his dream debut, he became the youngest player to debut for India at the age of 16, playing against Pakistan. Over the next two decades, he managed to establish himself as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game of cricket. The God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar. Career Highlights: Scoring his first Test hundred at the age of 17 against England at Old Trafford, he surprisingly took 79 games to score his first One Day International Century. He went on to become the first-ever international cricketer to score a double-century in ODI. He is the only player in the history of cricket to score 100 centuries in all formats, and the record will stand for many future decades. During his 24-year cricket career, he managed to score 34,357 runs in 664 matches across all formats, and he achieved his childhoo...

Picture from Mi vs RCB IPL 2023 Born and brought up in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, a left-handed batsman has emerged as a new batting sensation in the Indian Premier League at the age of just 20. He made his debut for the most successful IPL team, which bid on him after looking at his First Class and List A cricketing performances. The bidding price for the player was a whopping 1.70 crores in the year 2022. Yes, you guessed it right, the player is none other than Tilak Varma. Tilak has been playing exceptionally well since his IPL debut. In 2022, he was the top-performing batsman for MI, scoring 397 runs in his debut season. MI gave him a chance to play in all league-stage matches, and he didn't disappoint the management. He stayed not out thrice in fourteen matches with a strike rate of 131.02, an average of 36.09, and scored two half-centuries. He also secured the second position as the Emerging Player of IPL 2022. In the first match of MI vs RCB in the year 2023, he played an im...

Mumbai Indians have registered their third consecutive win by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad. MI, as a unit, won the match with each player contributing to the victory. Captain Rohit Sharma became the fourth batsman to score 6000+ runs in the IPL. Rohit and Ishan provided a blazing start in the powerplay, laying the foundation for the team. Both took the responsibility on their shoulders, and their partnership was crucial to the team's success. Cameron Green won the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance, scoring 64 runs off 40 balls and conceding 29 runs while taking one wicket in four overs. Tilak Verma, the new batting sensation of MI, has not only started this IPL season where he left off last year but has also improved his hitting ability. Jason Behrendoff, Riley Meredith, and Piyush Chawla took two wickets each, while Arjun Tendulkar bowled the last over of the match and took his first-ever IPL wicket. Mumbai Indians have come on the field this season, giving ...