Robin Uthappa makes shocking claim of Virat Kohli’s role in Yuvraj Singh’s retirement
Former Indian batter turned commentator Robin Uthappa claimed Virat Kohli had a huge role in Yuvraj Singh’s exclusion from the side in his final years and retirement as well. Yuvraj played a key role in India winning the 2007 and 2011 T20 and ODI World Cups, including being named the Player of the Tournament in […]
By SMCS - Jan 10, 2025
Aakash Chopra picks his Indian squad for 2025 Champions Trophy
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has picked his Indian squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England as well. Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav are among the players who failed to be in his side. However, India will take on England in a three-match ODI series, with the first game to be […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
Ricky Ponting reveals chat with Steve Smith on facing Jasprit Bumrah during BGT 2024-25
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has revealed his conversation with star Australian batter Steve Smith during the Test series against India regarding facing Jasprit Bumrah. With Bumrah dismissing Smith several times in the series, Ponting said that Smith struggled the most to deal with the star pacer as well. Speaking on 7cricket, Ponting said, “I had […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“This guy can make a double hundred tomorrow” – Michael Clarke backs Virat Kohli
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said that he would fight with the team management to keep Virat Kohli in his team. Clarke also added that Kohli did not have enough runs in his last few Tests, but still, he would back him because he was a one-of-a-kind player as well. On the Beyond23 Cricket podcast, […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“I think Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest bowler ever across all 3 formats”- Michael Clarke
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke applauded Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his consistency across all three formats of cricket. Clarke stated Bumrah as the greatest three-format bowler ever. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Michael Clarke said, “I’m a big one for Man of the Match or Player of the Series, I think should […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“Virat Kohli should have been banned” – Steve Harmison on Sam Konstas controversy in BGT 2024-25
Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has said that Virat Kohli deserved a ban for his shoulder barge on Australia’s debutant player Sam Konstas in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The incident took place during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as well. On talkSPORT Cricket, Steve Harmison said, “What happened with Kohli there, Kohli was bang […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“It’s good that they lost” – Mohammad Kaif after 1-3 loss in BGT 2024-25
Former batter Mohammad Kaif said that it’s a blessing in disguise that India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series by 3-1. Citing Virat Kohli’s example, he added a series draw would have helped the batting unit escape after failing throughout the two series against New Zealand and Australia as well. On Wednesday (January 8), Kaif […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“That’s going to be the next challenge” – Ricky Ponting after Australia’s BGT 2024-25 series win
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on the next challenge for the national team after winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as well. He also observed that Australia have too many ageing players in their line-up and they need to take a call on this. Speaking on the latest episode of the ICC […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
“He’s tarnished his reputation” – Simon Katich on Virat Kohli
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Simon Katich felt veteran batter Virat Kohli harmed his stunning reputation in a forgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy for him in Australia. With much expected coming into the five-match Test series, Kohli failed as a batter as well. Talking about Kohli’s horrific tour of Australia on the Around the Wicket […]
By SMCS - Jan 9, 2025
Sanjay Bangar names his Indian squad for IND vs ENG 2025 T20Is
Sanjay Bangar has named his Indian squad for their upcoming T20I series against England as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal also failed to make his first XI but he was added as a reserve top-order batter. Team India will play against England in a five-match T20I series, with the first game to be taking place at the […]
By SMCS - Jan 8, 2025