As the third season of The Hundred began on Tuesday (July 23), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has shared that the competition will have a different look from next season as private investors and fresh funds showed interest in the competition. Among those interested are Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, and they have […]

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the ICC Champions Trophy, slated for 2025, because it is to be hosted by Pakistan. While all other teams seem ready to travel, one critical decision shall seal India’s participation—will they get the green signal from their government to play in Pakistan? This potential roadblock stems from the complex political […]

Ben Stokes is one of the few cricketers who have chosen to opt-out of white-ball cricket to focus entirely on Test cricket. Since taking over as the Test captain of England, alongside coach Brendon McCullum, Stokes has revolutionized the way Test cricket is played. Their aggressive and high-risk style of play, often referred to as […]

According to the recent developments, the cricketing fraternity is pleasantly surprised to see five IPL franchises have expressed a soft interest in acquiring a stake in London Spirit, the Lord’s-based team competing in the Hundred tournament. This exciting development comes from MCC president Mark Nicholas, who is poised to become chairman in October. Mark Nicholas’ […]

When the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup, they also asked the selected players participating in IPL 2024 to return home “in time” before a home series against Pakistan. This decision left numerous IPL franchises facing the prospect of losing their key English players right before […]

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday that their T20 World Cup-bound players will not be available for the lucrative IPL 2024 playoffs. This announcement comes as England unveiled their preliminary 15-man squad for the World Cup, kicking off on June 1st in the USA and the West Indies. “Players currently participating […]

Test cricket witnessed a historic moment in the Dharamshala Test between India and England, where Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow celebrated their 100th Test appearances. Amidst this milestone, another cricketing giant quietly notched up a monumental achievement—James Anderson’s 400th international appearance, a testament to his enduring legacy in the game. Known as the ‘Burnley Express,’ […]

The saga surrounding England spinner Shoaib Bashir’s visa woes took a new turn as former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad pointed the finger of blame squarely at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Bashir, set to make his Test debut against India, was forced to return to the UK due to visa delays, despite applying […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, the England Cricket Board, and the Australian Cricket Board are the most powerful and influential cricket boards in World Cricket. And, former South African Cricket Board’s President Ali Bacher has said that they are sidelining other nations and have marginalized Pakistan and South Africa as well. However, […]

England men’s cricket managing director Robert Key has shared that Jofra Archer was eager to enter the IPL auction this year. However, he also felt if skipping IPL 2024 extends Archer’s career by two years, then they are ready to take that step as well. However, Archer’s long-standing elbow injury has led him to miss […]