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Micoud Eagles vs Soufriere Sulphur City Stars - Match 8

Author: Shubham
09 May 2022 21:44:15
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Micoud Eagles vs Soufriere Sulphur City Stars - 8th Match of the Dream11 St. Lucia T10 Blast 2022, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium,  Gros Islet, St.  Lucia, West Indies

Weather Forecast
Clear - 28'C

1. TOURNAMENT STATS AND INFO

(i) Points Table Scenario 

SSCS - 0w/0l
ME - 0w/0l

(First match of the season for both the teams)

2. VENUE AND PITCH INFO 

Venue - Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia,  West Indies 

(iii) Top Performers on this venue from the current squads - T10s

Micoud Eagles:

Mervin Wells - Highest run scorer (205), Avg (22.8) - 9M/9I
Shervin Charles - 2nd highest run scorer (154), Avg (17.1) - 8M/8I
Murlan Sammy - 3rd highest run scorer (141), Avg (15.6) - 9M/9I

Lanse Sammy - Highest wicket taker (9), Avg (11.5), SR (6.6) - 5M/5I
Michael Charley - 2nd highest wicket taker (7), Avg (9.1), SR (8.5) - 4M/4I
Kuston Jules - 3rd highest wicket taker (3), Avg (20), SR (14) - 5M/5I

Soufriere Sulphur City Stars

Shani Mesmain - 4th highest run scorer (141), Avg (15.6) - 9M/9I
Julien Sylvester - 5th highest run scorer (146), Avg (14.6) - 10M/10I
Bradley Tisson - 6th highest run scorer (127), Avg (11.5) - 11M/11I

Shani Mesmain - 4th highest wicket taker (3), Avg (29), SR (14) - 9M/9I

(iv) Recent Matches on this venue 

1) Vieux Fort South Sunrisers vs Dennery Segment Rising Stars- 8th May 2022
94/4 vs 92/6 (VFSS won by 2 Runs) 

Pacers - 4w+ 6w = 10w
Spinners- 0w+0w = 0w

 2) Invictus Desruisseaux vs Vieuz Fort North Raiders - 8th May 2022 
68/4 vs 71/2 (VNF won by 8 wickets) 

Pacers - 4w+ 2w= 6w
Spinners - 0w + 0w =0w

3) Babonneau Leatherbacks vs Vieux Fort South Sunrisers - 8th May 2022 
123/5 vs 93/4 ( BLS won by 30 runs) 

Pacers - 4w + 4w =8w
Spinners - 1w + 0w =1w

4) Laborie Bay Royals vs Vieux Fort North Raiders - 7th May 2022
76/5 vs 79/3 (VFNR won by 7 wickets) 

Pacers - 2w + 3w =5w
Spinners - 0w + 0w=0w

5) Invictus Desruisseaux vs Laborie Bay Royals - 7th May 2022
57/10 vs 59/2 ( LBR won by 8 wickets) 

Pacers - 7w + 2w=9w
Spinners - 0w + 0w=0w

6) Babonneau Leatherbacks vs Dennery Segment Rising Stars - 6th May 2022
96/4 vs 73/2 ( BLS won by 23 Runs) 

Pacers - 3w + 2w =5w
Spinners - 0w + 0w = 0w

7) Choiseul Clay Pots vs Micoud Eagles -14th May 2021
100/8 vs 76/9 ( CCP won by 24 Runs) 

Pacers - 6w+ 7w =13w
Spinners - 1w + 2w =3w

8) South Castries Lions vs Mon Repos Stars - 14th May 2021
119/2 vs 72/3 (SCL won by 25 Runs / DLS) 

Pacers - 2w + 3w=0w
Spinners - 0w +0w=0w

SUMMARY 

Pacers 
1st Innings - 38w
2nd Innings - 29w

Spinners 
1st Innings - 2w
2nd Innings - 2w

Overall
(Pacers:Spinners)
67w:4w

(v) Toss Based Analysis on this venue

Micoud Eagles:

1. Murlan Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 27(19)&0w, 75(27)&0w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 3(6), 4(1), 16(6)&1w, 0w, 2(1)*

2. Dunte Fontenell
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

3. Mervin Wells
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 7(8), 4(5)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 25(16), 32(16), 17(11), 24(25)

4. Shervin Charles
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 0(1), 9(5)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 4(4), 44(26), 24(15), 4(3)

5. Ted Jonas
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

6. Daren Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 2(6), 7(10)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 10(8)&1w, 0w, 21(14)

7. Earvin Fredrick 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 18(9)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 0(1)

8. Kuston Jules
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 2w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1(3)&1w, 0w, 0w, 2w

9. Erwin Lubin
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

10. Shem Paul
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

11. Winnel Felix
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 7(6)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 3(4)

12. Darren Sammy Jr. 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 0w,
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 0w

13. Michael Charlery
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 1w, 0w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 5(6)&1w, 2w, 1w, 0w

14. Travis Gifford
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 0w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

15. Lanse Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 6(5)&2w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1w, 3w, 2w, 3w

16. Kern Xavier
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 


Soufriere Sulphur City Stars (SSCS)

1. Shani Mesmain
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 0(2)&0w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 7(5)&2w

2. Ashley Hippoltye
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 8(7)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 8(5)

3. Jervan Charles
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 1(3)&1w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1w,1w

4. Xytus Emmanuel
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 1(3)&0w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 14(10)&0w, 1(4)&1w

5. Keither Prospere
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 13(12)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 10(6)

6. Bradley Tisson
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 12(11)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 0w, 39(25)&1w

7. Denver Didier
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

8. Kevin Gassie
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

9. Dalius Monrose
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1w

10. Sylvinus Augustin
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

11. Zende Lionel
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

12. Julian Sylvester
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 3(3), 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 11(8), 1(2)

13. Acquinas Sylvester 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

14. Jaquain Mesmain 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

15. Trevor Edward
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

16. Wayne Prospere
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 


3. HEAD TO HEAD 

(i) Overall
1- 1w/0l(in favour of ME) 

(ii) Last 5 Matches
1w/0l ( in favour of ME) 

(iii) On This Venue
1w/0l (in favour of ME) 

(iv) Recent Head to Head Matches 

1) SSCS vs ME - 1 May 2021
 86/5 vs 88/1 
ME won by 9 wickets 

Julian Sylvester - 30(16)
Shani Mesmain - 39(17)
Xytus Emmanuel -1w

Mervin Wells - 31(20)
Murlan Sammy -2w
Michael Charlery -1w
Travis Gifford -1w

(v) Top Performers from current squads when both these sides meet

Shani Mesmain- Highest Run scorer (39), Avg(39), 1M/1I
Mervin Wells - 2nd highest run scorer (31), Avg(31), 1M/1I
Julian Sylvester - 3rd highest run scorer (30), Avg(30), 1M/1I

Murlan Sammy - Highest wicket taker (2), Avg(11.5), SR (6)

(vi) Toss Based Analysis (H2H)

Micoud Eagles:

1. Murlan Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 2w

2. Dunte Fontenell
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

3. Mervin Wells
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling -  31(20)

4. Shervin Charles
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling -  16(13)

5. Ted Jonas
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

6. Daren Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

7. Earvin Fredrick 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

8. Kuston Jules
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

9. Erwin Lubin
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

10. Shem Paul
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

11. Winnel Felix
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

12. Darren Sammy Jr. 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

13. Michael Charlery
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1w

14. Travis Gifford
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 1w

15. Lanse Sammy
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

16. Kern Xavier
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

Soufriere Sulphur City Stars

1. Shani Mesmain
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 39(17)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

2. Ashley Hippoltye
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 6(9)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

3. Jervan Charles
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

4. Xytus Emmanuel
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 1(2)&1w
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

5. Keither Prospere
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

6. Bradley Tisson
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

7. Denver Didier
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

8. Kevin Gassie
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

9. Dalius Monrose
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

10. Sylvinus Augustin
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

11. Zende Lionel
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

12. Julian Sylvester
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 30(16)
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

13. Acquinas Sylvester 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

14. Jaquain Mesmain 
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

15. Trevor Edward
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 

16. Wayne Prospere
1st Batting/2nd Bowling - 
2nd Batting/1st Bowling - 


4. SQUAD INFO WITH DETAILING 

A) MICOUD EAGLES

Probable XI

1) Shervin Charles - RHB, RAM
Last 10 - 4(4), 44(26),0(1), 9(5), 24(15), 4(3),16(13), 36(28)

2) Mervin Wells - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 25(16),32(16),
7(8),4(5), 17(11)

3) Darren Sammy - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 33(18), 0w, 38(17),0w,0(0), 1w, DNB, 28(11), 0w

4) Murlan Sammy - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 3(6),4(1),27(19)& 0w,27(75)& 0w,16(6)&0w

5) Earvin Fredrick - LHB,  LAM
Last 10 - 0(1), 18(9), DNB,  0(0), DNB

6) Darren Sammy Jr - RHB,  RAO
Last 10 - 0w,0w,1w,0w,0w,0w

7) Kuston Jules - RHB,  RAM 
Last 10 - 1(3)&1w , 0w,12(9)&2w, 0w, 2w

8) Winnel Felix - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 3(4), DNB,  7(6), 0(1), DNB,  1w

9) Michael Charley  - RHB, RAF
Last 10 - 3w, 2w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 0w,0w, 1w, 1w

10) Lanse Sammy - RHB, RAM
Last 10 - 1w& 0(0), 3w, 1w& 6(5), 2w, 2w

11) Travis Grifford - RHB,  RAO
Last 10 - DNB,  0w, 1w, 1w

BENCH 

12) Ted Jonas - RHB
Last 10 - 

13) Irwin Lubin - RHB
Last 10 - 

14) Dunte Fontenell - RHB
Last 10 - 

15) Kern Xavier -RHB, RAF
Last 10 - 

16) Shem Paul - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 

Safe C/VC choices
Murlan Sammy,  Daren Sammy

B) Soufriere Sulphur City Stars 

Probable XI

1) Shani Mesmain - RHB, RAM
Last 10 - 0w, 0w, 2w,0w,2w ,0w, 2w

2) Julian Sylvester - RHB, WK
Last 10 - 3(3),11(8),1(2), 0(2),34(10), 30(16),32(20)

3) Ashley Hippoltye - RHB
Last 10 - 8(7),DNB,  8(5),10(12), 5(3),6(9),3(5)

4) Xytus Emmanuel - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 1(3),14(10),1(4), 26(13),DNB, 1(2),9(6)

5) Bradely Tisson - RHB, RAM
Last 10 - 12(11), 0w,  39(25)& 1w, 10(5)&0w, DNB, 1w

6) Jervan Charles - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 0w, DNB

7) Dalius Monrose - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 2(2), DNB,  DNB, 3(2), 

8) Keither Prospere - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 13(12), 10(6),0(1), 13(11),0(2)

9) Kevin Gassie - RHB, RAM
Last 10 - 2(3), 8(5), DNB, 0w

10) Trevor Edward - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 

11) Wayne Prospere - RHB,  RAF
Last 10 - 1w, 2w

BENCH 

12) Acquinas Sylvester - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 

13) Jequain Mesmain - RHB,  RAO
Last 10 - 

14) Denver Didier - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 

15) Zende Lionel - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 

16) Sylvinus Augustin - RHB,  RAM
Last 10 - 


Safe C/VC choices
Daren Sammy,  Murlan Sammy


Differential GL C/VC choices
Lanse Sammy,  Micheal Charley, Shani Mesmain


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The India left-arm spinner has had a quietly devastating series and proved to be the difference once more in Dharamsala
Dinesh Karthik set to end IPL career after 2024 season
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:10:27 GMT
ESPNcricinfo understands that the India batter will also take a call on his international future soon
Can England's no-consequences approach stop India from gunning for 4-1?
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:42:43 GMT
As Stokes himself acknowledged, "3-2 sounds better than 3-1 or 4-1", so another high-octane contest ought to be in prospect
'I don't know much' - Rohit unsure if Dharamsala pitch will require three seamers or two
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:24:01 GMT
India captain also reflected on the unusual paths both his career and R Ashwin's have gone, with the latter set to play his 100th Test
Root the beneficiary as Smith slides in ICC Test batting rankings
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:40:30 GMT
Cameron Green makes big strides as Jaiswal edges into top ten among batters
Ollie Robinson makes way for Mark Wood as England retain two spinners
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:02:15 GMT
Bashir and Hartley both retained in spite of expectation of seam-friendly conditions in Dharamsala
Edgbaston 2018, Bengaluru 2017, and more - Ashwin reminisces his greatest hits
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:35:36 GMT
He picks out the 2012-13 home-series defeat to England as one of the major turning points in his career
Root on facing Ashwin: 'Don't play the previous ball'
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:45:32 GMT
The England batter explains why Ashwin is such a challenging bowler to face in Test cricket
Jonny Bairstow on his 100th Test: 'I'll puff my chest out and try to have a good time'
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:54:30 GMT
England's latest caps centurion looks to finish India series on a high in Dharamsala
Franklin replaces Steyn as Sunrisers' bowling coach for IPL 2024
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:08:24 GMT
ESPNcricinfo understands that Steyn has pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons
Women's red-ball cricket to return to India's domestic calendar
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:18:49 GMT
The inter-zonal tournament of five three-day matches will be played in Pune between March 28 and April 11
Bumrah back for Dharamsala Test, Rahul ruled out
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:43:23 GMT
Washington Sundar was released from the squad to play the Ranji Trophy semi-final for Tamil Nadu against Mumbai
Why Kishan and Iyer missed out on BCCI contracts
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:30:55 GMT
While their abilities were not in question, it is understood that their decision to practically make themselves unavailable for India has not sat well with the selectors
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan lose BCCI central contracts
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:51:26 GMT
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been retained in the top category
KL Rahul in London to consult a specialist for injury, set to miss Dharamsala Test
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:46:54 GMT
It is understood that Lucknow Super Giants are aware of his progress and are optimistic about his availability in the IPL
Root, Jaiswal take big strides in ICC Test rankings
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:52:53 GMT
Hazlewood back into the top ten in T20I rankings while Scholtz, Erasmus of Namibia dazzle too
Muzumdar: Want to create a pool of 20-25 players from WPL
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:27:39 GMT
India Women head coach particularly wants to create a pool of fast bowlers from the WPL
Shreyas Iyer to play Ranji semis, Ishan Kishan returns to action
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:39:35 GMT
Ishan Kishan turned up for the Reserve Bank of India in the DY Patil T20 tournament
Shami set to miss IPL 2024 after undergoing ankle surgery
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:50:38 GMT
He is also unlikely to play the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA
Rohit: 'We will give opportunity only to players who have that hunger to play Tests'
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:41:55 GMT
His comments follow BCCI's warning that players will face "severe implications" if they skip Tests and domestic games to be ready for IPL
Gill and Jurel weather England spin storm to take India to series win
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:39:18 GMT
Bashir's two-in-two after lunch opened up the game, but in the end, England's second-innings collapse meant that they didn't have enough to play with
Vihari: 'Political interference forced me to leave Andhra captaincy'
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:22:19 GMT
"During the Bengal game, I shouted at 17th player, and he complained to his dad who is a politician"
Hardik Pandya returns to competitive cricket with DY Patil T20 Cup
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:21:24 GMT
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer are also set to feature in the tournament
Ben Stokes: 'Their skill was better than ours on this occasion'
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:24:59 GMT
England captain praises young spin attack despite India inflicting first series defeat of his tenure
R Ashwin: 'I had to literally rewire and make a mental switch'
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:52:19 GMT
Ashwin says the lack of bounce on the surface meant he had to adopt a different approach in Ranchi
India 152 runs away from victory after Jurel, Ashwin and Kuldeep's toil
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:26:54 GMT
India's spinners came to the party on day three in Ranchi after their wicketkeeper dug them out of a hole
Shoaib Bashir: 'On that wicket, anything is possible'
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:06:16 GMT
Offspinner dedicates five-wicket haul to late grandfathers as he braces for fourth-innings challenge
Joe Root: 'It means the most when you really have to work for it'
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:32:37 GMT
Backs England to seize chance to square series, after Bashir's stellar display
Spinners put England in sight of huge lead
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:09:37 GMT
India trail by 134 runs in the first innings with only three wickets in hand
Debutant Sajana takes Mumbai home with nerveless last-ball six
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:37:40 GMT
Bhatia and Harmanpreet steered Mumbai's chase after Capsey and Rodrigues helped Delhi set a target of 172
How Bumrah's advice helped Akash Deep
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:01:32 GMT
India's debutant fast bowler picked up three wickets with the new ball to put India on top
Shami's participation in IPL 2024 in doubt due to ankle injury
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:13:56 GMT
India fast bowler has been missing in action since the final of the ODI World Cup in November 2023
Zak Crawley: 'Joe Root was due, now England are ahead of the game'
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:23:53 GMT
First-day century rescues England after five-wicket morning to post 302 for 7 at the close
Root's assured century helps England recover well
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:15:29 GMT
Veteran batter stepped in and took control shepherding his team from 112 for 5 to 302 for 7 by stumps
CSK to host RCB in IPL 2024 opener on March 22
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:43:41 GMT
BCCI released the schedule only for the first 21 matches, till April 7, as the dates for India's general elections aren't out yet
Can England keep the series alive against Bumrah-less India?
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:38:04 GMT
England haven't lost a Test series since Stokes and McCullum took over but that could change in Ranchi
Rishabh Pant begins match-simulation exercises in Bengaluru
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:31:38 GMT
He is believed to have batted without any discomfort but did not keep wickets
Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma welcome their second child on February 15
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:37:42 GMT
He had opted out of the ongoing Tests against England due to personal reasons
Bumrah rested for fourth Test against England
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:33:33 GMT
KL Rahul is set to miss the fourth Test as well, while his participation in the final Test in Dharamsala is subject to fitness
Iyer and Dube to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarter-final clash
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:56:20 GMT
Iyer has been ruled out due to back spasms, while Dube will miss out because of a side strain
Manoj Tiwary: 'Young players have adopted an IPL-centric mindset'
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:25:35 GMT
Former Bengal captain requests BCCI to take steps to increase the significance of the Ranji Trophy
McCullum backs Bairstow: 'I'm sure Jonny will come good'
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:58:10 GMT
England coach unconcerned by form of Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root ahead of must-win Ranchi Test
Former Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal retires from professional cricket
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:34:40 GMT
A veteran for Vidarbha, he is the only Indian batter to have scored fifty or more in his lone ODI appearance
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja star in India's biggest Test win by runs
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:01:34 GMT
Sarfaraz Khan played the perfect supporting act in a stand of 172 off 26.2 overs with Jaiswal to set up India's 2-1 series lead
Ashwin rejoins Indian team in Rajkot
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:07:11 GMT
Ashwin took the field at the start of the third session of play on the fourth day
Stokes calls for DRS to scrap umpire's call
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:51:43 GMT
England captain questions Zak Crawley's second-innings lbw dismissal
Jaiswal explains hunger behind big scores
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:44:51 GMT
"I know how important every innings is and that's why I work hard in practice and every innings counts for me"
Rohit and India keep faith in their methods to gain record-breaking reward
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:44:07 GMT
They lead England 2-1 having stayed calm in the face of an early onslaught in Rajkot
Ben Stokes: 'We've still got a great chance to win 3-2'
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:21:08 GMT
England captain ignores criticism of approach, while his return to bowling draws nearer
Rohit's message for bowlers taking on England's Bazballers: 'Stay calm'
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:33:35 GMT
Despite the absence of Ashwin on the third day in Rajkot, India proceeded to seal their biggest Test win
BCCI warns players: Don't prioritise IPL over domestic cricket
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:07:46 GMT
Non-participation in domestic cricket will lead to "severe implications", secretary Jay Shah has said
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