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June 22, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Younis Khan quits from his role of Pakistan batting coach

He was appointed as Pakistan’s batting coach till 2022 T20 World Cup.

June 21, 2021 Swati Bhatia

WTC Final 2021: Admit it, you messed up!

After chewing up Day 1 of the World Test Championship final, the rain was again in a mood to hog all the attention. The persistent downpour forced the officials to abandon Day 4 of the “so-called” final.

June 21, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

One-off and incredibly important cricket game should NOT be played in UK: KP gives alternate venue suggestion

While rain washed out the complete Day 1 and Day 4, bad light interrupted the game on Day 2 and 3. Following the turn of events, the English weather, known for its unpredictable nature, is being criticised.

June 21, 2021 Ketaki Pole

ICC to sell WTC final tickets for reserve day at reduced rates

However, the Day 4 of the game looks gloomy with no play until now, New Zealand trail by 116 runs.

June 21, 2021 Ketaki Pole

BCCI to bid for 2025 Champions Trophy, 2028 T20 World Cup and 2031 ODI World Cup during next cycle

The nation last hosted an ICC tournament in 2016 which was the T20 World Cup.

June 21, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Pakistan T20 League Eliminator 1: Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Fantasy Tips – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

All eyes will be on Babar Azam and Kamran Akmal as they hold the key for their respective sides.

June 21, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

MS Dhoni dons Shimla’s traditional cap, pictures go viral

As soon as Dhoni’s fans received confirmation of his homestay at Shimla, crowds gathered in huge numbers outside where he was staying.

June 21, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Rain expected to play spoilsport on Day 4 of WTC final

It is worth noting that the game on Day 3 started half an hour late due to the wet outfield owing to the persistent rains in the preceding night at the Ageas Bowl Southampton.

June 20, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Virat Kohli dances on the field to the dhol from the stands

As a Delhi boy, the Indian skipper couldn’t resist himself from dancing on the beats of dhol being played by the fans inside the stadium.

If I feel satisfied and lose urge to learn new things, I will quit: Ravichandran Ashwin

The Indian spinner also threw light upon the approach and attitude that has helped him advance in his career.

Pakistan T20 League Qualifier: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Fantasy Tips – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

Usman Khwaja, Mohammad Rizwan and Colin Munro have been in top form throughout the tournament and they will hope to step up in the business end of the tournament.

June 20, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

WATCH: How Kane Williamson & Co. got Ajinkya Rahane out?

Williamson and Neil Wagner planned a short pitch trap to dismiss Team India’s vice-captain.

June 20, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

PSL 2021 Eliminator 1: Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Preview – Probable XI, Team News and More

Eliminator 1 will take place on Monday at 11:30 PM, where Peshawari Zalmi will meet defending champions Karachi Kings.

PSL 2021 Qualifier: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans Preview – Probable XI, Team News and More

New Zealand batsman Munro has been the standout player for Islamabad United. In five matches, he has scored 241 runs at an average and strike rate of 80.33 and 174.63 respectively.

June 20, 2021 Abel John

Twitterati react as Virat Kohli’s search for 71st century continues

Kohli last scored an international century in the pink ball Test at Eden Gardens against Bangladesh on November, 2019.

June 20, 2021 Chetan Luthra

Apart from 15 players, Team India allow rest of squad to leave bio-bubble

Mental fatigue is reportedly the reason to release the players from bio-bubble.

Heather Knight hails Test against India as ‘great advert’ for Women’s Cricket, open to a five-day Test

Heather Knight hailed the thrilling Test as a great advertisement for Women’s cricket as it shows that women’s Test cricket has a place in the game.

June 20, 2021 Abhinav Goel

‘Weather Man’ Dinesh Karthik provides Southampton weather update for Day 3 of WTC Final

Dinesh Karthik shared a picture of the Southampton ground with covers on the pitch and bowlers run-up area.

June 20, 2021 Agency News

Proteas on course for whitewash after Windies fold again

The South Africa bowlers needed only 54 overs to bowl West Indies out and are well on course for a 2-0 Test series whitewash.

MS Dhoni spotted holidaying in Shimla with family; pictures go viral on internet

Dhoni was recently seen holidaying with his wife Sakshi, daughter Ziva and other relatives in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

June 20, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Ind vs NZ WTC Final Day 2 Stats Review: Rohit Sharma becomes 1st player to feature in two inaugural ICC event finals

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara for the 5th time in Test Cricket on Saturday.

June 19, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Eng W vs Ind W Test Statistical Review : A Test to remember for debutants, Shafali Verma sets record and more

Sneh Rana’s phenomenal performance with both bat and ball ensured that India manages to salvage a draw.

June 19, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Twitterati slam user after he questions Shane Warne’s knowledge of spin bowling

The funny part about the whole banter was that the user was questioning the knowledge of a spinner who has 1001 international wickets to his name.

June 19, 2021 Ketaki Pole

England announce 16-member squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Sussex fast bowler George Garton has received his maiden international call up for the ODI series.

June 19, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

WATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara gets hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Neil Wagner; survives major injury

Although the Indian openers were sent back to the pavilion early in the innings, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli looked set at the crease.

June 19, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Why India continued with 2 spinners despite overcast conditions in Southampton?

Virat Kohli put rest to all the speculations regarding team changes at toss as India decided to go ahead with the same playing XI that was announced a couple of days back.

June 19, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Got more runs in first 6 over than what they did in WC Semi-final: DK gives cheeky response to India’s good start in WTC final

Dinesh Karthik, who was a member of the Indian XI in that World Cup semifinal, is currently a commentator for this match and recalled India’s defeat.

June 19, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Shubman Gill gets a nasty blow on helmet by Kyle Jamieson

Although the Indian openers did well to play the new ball, it was Kyle Jamieson who caused a lot of problems for the duo of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma.

More Test experience will help us avoid late-session collapses: Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana reckons that more opportunities to play Tests can help cultivate a better understanding regarding approaching the closing stages of each session in a day’s play.

June 19, 2021 Abel John

June 19, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WTC Final: Team India wear black armbands to mourn demise of Milkha Singh

Following the demise of the national sporting hero’s legend, athletes from across disciplines have paid their tributes to him.

June 19, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Mahela Jayawardene takes a dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, posts an old picture of him endorsing Coca-Cola

Jayawardene shared an old picture of the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner endorsing Coca Cola with an interesting caption.

‘Waking up to the sun’: Dinesh Karthik tweets positive weather update from Southampton ahead of start of WTC final

In what should come as wonderful news to cricket fans, the weather at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton looks sunny, the confirmation of which was given by Dinesh Karthik.

June 19, 2021 Abel John

June 19, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Cricket fraternity mourns the demise of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh

Following the national sporting legend’s demise, many cricketers paid their tributes and mourned his demise.

June 19, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Ross Taylor jealous of Nathan Lyon for not receiving a signed shirt from Team India on his 100th Test

Highlighting Team India’s gesture of honouring Nathan Lyon with a signed jersey on his 100th Test, Ross Taylor expressed his jealousy.

‘It’s arrogance at its best’: Dale Steyn on Rishabh Pant playing reverse-scoops off James Anderson and Jofra Archer

Steyn mentioned that it is disrespectful for any fast bowler to see his delivery being reverse-scooped over the boundary line.

June 19, 2021 Abel John

June 19, 2021 Abhinav Goel

India will think of playing another batsman: Gavaskar says India should make a change to their WTC playing XI

If India do make a change to their playing combination, it looks most likely that Jadeja or Ashwin will make way for Hanuma Vihari in the playing XI.

June 18, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Reserve Day or Reserve Venue: Here’s why ICC need to start pondering on providing reserve venue for knockout games

ICC have confirmed that reserve day (June 23) has now come into picture to complete the WTC Final 2021, the big question is – Will that be enough to produce a result?

June 18, 2021 Chetan Luthra

Pakistan T20 League: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Fantasy Tips – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

Karachi Kings kept their playoff hopes alive by trouncing Lahore Qalandars by seven runs in the last match.

June 18, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Pakistan T20 League: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United Fantasy Tips – Probable XI, People’s Pick and More

Usman Khawaja is definitely going to be one of the key players in the game.

June 18, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket at age of 37

The all-rounder ended his ODI career with 3619 runs and 114 wickets in 153 appearances for his country.

June 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Ageas Bowl in Southampton looks soaked as rain continues to play spoilsport

Elsewhere in England, the India Women are struggling against the hosts as they are bowled out for 231 runs in the first innings.

June 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Pakistan T20 League: Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars Fantasy Tips – Probable XI, People’s Pick and More

While Multan will head into this game on the back of three successive wins, Lahore have faltered in the recent past and have been on the losing side in their last three games.

June 18, 2021 Ketaki Pole

CPL 2022

Cricket West Indies agrees to change CPL 2021 dates following BCCI’s request

BCCI has made sure that the dates of the remaining IPL matches and the CPL do not clash with each other.

June 18, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Which team is likely to win WTC Final? – A statistical analysis

Though rain is expected to play spoilsport, people are still excited to witness an interesting matchup between these two high profile sides. So, which team has the higher chance of lifting the championship mace? Let’s find out.

If rain stays away, India will surely win World Test Championship: BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma

His remark comes even as a few cricket experts believe New Zealand will have an upper hand with the seaming conditions at Southampton.

What these cricketers looked like as teenagers compared to now

There has been a massive transformation in some of them, with some even ageing like a fine wine.

WATCH: Shreyas Iyer dances to Vatthi coming in a video shot by Natarajan

With Iyer back on his way to recovery, he could well be available for the second leg of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021.

Darren Bravo, Gabriel recalled as West Indies announce 13-man squad for second Test against South Africa

Chief selector Roger Harper confirmed that Gabriel has been declared fully fit for selection.

India announce Playing XI on eve of World Test Championship final against New Zealand; leave out Siraj and Vihari

The pitch at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton has an unmistakable greenish tinge to it and it could well be a game that is dominated by the seam bowlers.

Rain to wash out WTC final? – Weather forecast, match timings, first look of pitch and more

The match will start half an hour early before the usual England Test time.

June 17, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Pakistan T20 League Preview: Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandar – Probable XI, Key Players and More

Most of the batsmen in Multan team are in great form and are capable of chasing down any target especially with the current form of Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood and Rilee Rossouw.

June 17, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Pakistan T20 League: Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars Fantasy Tips – Probable XI, People’s Pick and More

James Faulkner has been terrific with the ball since the league’s resumption. His figures read 3/32, 2/23, 3/19, and 3/25 (most recent)

June 17, 2021 Abhinav Goel

REVEALED: The story behind ICC Test Championship mace

The mace has been designed by English luxury brand Thomas Lyte and has been created keeping in mind the global nature of Test cricket.

June 17, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Test debutant Sneh Rana dedicates her Team India comeback to late father

After her impressive performance with the ball, the Test debutant fondly remembered her late father.

Mohammad Azharuddin sacked as HCA president; issued show-cause notice

Azhar was at the helm of cricketing affairs of Hyderabad since September 2019.

June 17, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

World Test Championship Final: India vs New Zealand Stats Preview

Ross Taylor needs 4 more runs to become the first New Zealand player to score 18,000 runs in international cricket.

June 17, 2021 Ketaki Pole

MS Dhoni is like God to Rishabh Pant, he doesn’t like to be compared to him: Nitish Rana

Rana further added that it’s Pant’s self-belief and determination to strive hard that has taken him this far.

Top 3 battles to watch out for in World Test Championship final

With some star players packed in both the teams, there is no doubt that it will be a high intensity game, however, it is the little battles between the two teams that will make it even more interesting.

3 Indian players to watch out for in WTC Final 2021

Let us have a look at few players who could be game-changers for India in the finals.

June 16, 2021 aditya sportstiger

“Ravichandran Ashwin is the biggest threat to Devon Conway in WTC final,” feels the batsman’s coach Glenn Pocknall [Exclusive Interview]

In an exclusive interview with SportsTiger, the head coach of Wellington Firebirds Glenn Pocknall – who has also coached Devon Conway when the player moved to New Zealand from South Africa – reveals in detail the players’ journey.

Shocking incident takes place in DPL 2021 as Sabbir Rahman throws a brick and hurls racist slurs at Elias Sunny

Sheikh Jamal have now lodged a complaint against Rahman and have written a letter to Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) seeking punishment for the player for his act.

3 New Zealand players to watch out for in WTC Final 2021

Let us have a look at three players who can have a huge impact in the WTC Final 2021 against India.

WATCH: Kane Williamson’s hilarious video with David Warner where the Kiwi displays his eternal love for famous Hyderabadi dish ‘Biryani’

The video was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday and people are absolutely loving it.

June 16, 2021 Chetan Luthra

PSL 2021 Match 26: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Preview – Probable XI, Team News and More

While Islamabad United sit at the top of the table with a stunning season in the tournament, Peshawar Zalmi’s comfortable 6-wicket win against Karachi Kings will give the team a boost.

Shane Bond reveals Trent Boult’s plan to dismiss Rohit Sharma in WTC Final 2021

Both the players have spent a lot of time together in nets in last couple of years while playing for Mumbai Indians.

June 16, 2021 aditya sportstiger

World Test Championship Final: India vs New Zealand Preview – Probable XI, Key Players and More

The much-awaited clash between the table toppers in Test rankings is finally around the corner.

June 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Pakistan T20 League Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Fantasy Tips – Probable XI, People’s Pick and More

While Islamabad have six wins from their eight matches so far, Peshawar have five to their credit in nine matches.

What is science? Science is the man: WATCH Saeed Ajmal’s hilarious take on ICC’s ’15-degree rule’

Ajmal claimed that he can train any youngster to bowl a doosra in one month within 15 degrees of straightening of the elbow joint

June 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

World Test Championship Final: India vs New Zealand Fantasy Tips – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

With just one Test and an ICC trophy at stake, expect both teams to give it their all which will make this a high-intensity clash with top skills on display from both sides.

Alex Hales won’t play for England in international cricket again: Reports

The right-handed batsman recently played an unbeaten 96-run knock to guide Notts Outlaws to a crucial win against Durham in T20 Blast.

Prithvi Shaw hopeful of utilising the opportunity to the fullest on Lanka tour

Prithvi Shaw is hoping to make the most of this opportunity and wants to show the selectors that he can maintain this level of consistency at the international level as well.

June 16, 2021 Abel John

June 16, 2021 Abhinav Goel

No Smith and Maxwell as Australia announce squad for West Indies and Bangladesh tours

Steve Smith misses out as he has been rested to fully recover from an elbow injury, which aggravated during the Indian Premier League.

June 16, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

World Test Championship final – Venue Analysis (The Ageas Bowl)

Interestingly, India remains to be the only team to lose all the Tests that they have played in Southampton ground.

WATCH: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi engage in heated argument after the pacer’s bouncer hits Sarfaraz on helmet

While Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a great bouncer which hit Sarafarz on the helmet, the duo later even had a few words to share with each other.

Is Rashid Khan’s real age 29? A Facebook user claims Afghanistan bowler is hiding his real age

A Facebook user named Rahmat Ullah has now made some serious allegations against the Afghani star.

ICC responds after reports of bio-bubble breach by New Zealand players surface

However, ahead of the titular encounter, the teams have been in news for the off-field developments.

RIP REVIEW: Lahore Qalandars take bizarre review during PSL match against Quetta Gladiators

Out of nowhere, Lahore skipper Sohail Akhtar went for a review only to make a fool of themselves.

June 15, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Shubman Gill’s lookalike spotted in Germany; 16-year-old also an athlete

The fans were left in shock when they saw the image of the young footballer as he shared a lot of resemblance with India’s 21-year-old batting sensation Shubman Gill.

June 15, 2021 Ketaki Pole

One-off Test Fantasy Tips: England Women vs India Women – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

India Women last played a Test match in 2014 against South Africa at home, over 7 years back and since then this will be their first time when the women will be seen donning the Test jersey.

No place for Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal as India announce 15-member squad for WTC final

The squad is on expected lines with two notable omissions being that of Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul.

England T20 Blast Day 8 Fantasy Tips – Squads, Key Players & More

While Worcestershire vs Yorkshire and Leicestershire vs Warwickshire will be the North Group fixtures on Wednesday, Glamorgan vs Kent is the only South Group game for the day.

June 15, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Indian cricket team assembles in Mumbai ahead of Sri Lanka tour; pictures surface

Rahul Dravid will coach the Men in Blue during the series against Sri Lanka.

June 15, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

World Test Championship Final 2021: What is at stake for India and New Zealand?

Let us have a look at few reasons which certainly magnifies the importance of this historic Test match.

June 15, 2021 Ketaki Pole

England Women vs India Women One-off Test: When and Where to watch, TV, live stream, squad and more

The women’s team have won their last three Tests, with a record of having the most consecutive Test wins alongside Australia.

Weather, shopping aur ghumna: Check out Indian cricket stars having a hilarious rapid-fire round in England

Along with training and prepping up for the big event, the players are also having a few fun moments ahead of the pressure game.

One-off Test Preview: England Women vs India Women – Probable XI, Key Players and Much More

This is India’s first Test since 2014 where they registered a dominating innings and 34 runs win against South Africa women.

Women’s T20I event at 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games to begin from July 29, final on August 7

Notably, Birmingham 2022 will not only see T20 Cricket make its Commonwealth Games debut but this will also be the first appearance for the women’s game in the competition.

June 15, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Pakistan T20 League: Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Fantasy Tips – Probable XI, People’s Pick and More

The likes of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz would be looking to bounce back in the tournament with this game.

June 15, 2021 aditya sportstiger

New Zealand announce 15-member squad for World Test Championship final against India

Meanwhile, India, who are already in England for the mega encounter, are yet to announce the squad.

June 14, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

England T20 Blast Day 7 Fantasy Tips – Probable Playing XI, Key Players & More

7 matches will be played in an action-packed day of cricket in England.

June 14, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Mohammad Amir set to make a comeback to international cricket two years after his retirement: Reports

Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Wasim Khan had earlier revealed that he had made it clear to Amir that the path he adopted was not right as a senior player.

June 14, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Pakistan players to undergo 10-day isolation in Derby ahead of England tour

Although, the England bound PSL players will join the Pakistan squad from Abu Dhabi via a chartered flight to Manchester.

June 14, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

ICC announces prize money for winners of World Test Championship final

The WTC Final is set to be played between India and New Zealand from June 18 at Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

June 14, 2021 Ketaki Pole

India’s bowling combination for WTC final almost confirmed

The pitch curator at Ageas Bowl has mentioned that the surface would have “pace, bounce and carry” on the first three days with spinners getting a bit of assistance in the last two.

June 14, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Twitter reacts as Vinoo Mankad and Kumar Sangakkara get inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

India’s Vinoo Mankad and Kumar Sangakkara – two of the 10 inductees – received a lot of praise.

June 13, 2021 Swati Bhatia

Have Concussion with memory loss: Faf du Plessis gives injury update after nasty collision in PSL 2021 match

The former South African skipper, who is a part of Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2021, suffered a nasty collision in the 19th match of the tournament at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

PSL 2021 Match 22: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Preview – Probable XI, Team News and More

Islamabad United pacer Hasan Ali has withdrawn from the ongoing 2021 edition of the Pakistan Super League. He has returned to Pakistan due to family commitments.

June 13, 2021 Abel John

June 13, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

You cannot be out in public with that written on your T-shirt: When Rahul Dravid scolded Suresh Raina in 2006

The CSK cricketer admitted that Rahul Dravid was a very intense man as captain and he never feared anyone more than ‘The Wall’ on and off the field.