Cricket

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been keen on securing a foreign coach for the team, but all attempts thus far have fallen through. Sources within the PCB disclosed that efforts to enlist the services of Andy Flower, the former English coach, and Australia's Simon Katich have proven unsuccessful. Furthermore, rejections from West Indies' Darren Sammy and Australia's Shane Watson have complicated the quest further.

As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, the inaugural Test between Australia and India will take place at Perth Stadium. The following Tests will be held in Adelaide and Brisbane respectively, while the traditional Boxing Day and New Year's Tests will maintain their customary slots in Melbourne and Sydney.

After enduring a terrifying ordeal on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in December 2022, Pant received medical clearance to participate in the IPL, set to commence on March 22, a mere fifteen months later.

Expressing his delight through a practice session video shared on Instagram before the upcoming T20Is against Ireland, Rashid conveyed his deep passion for cricket and gratitude to his supporters for their well-wishes. "The cricket field is where I find the utmost joy," he exclaimed in his Instagram post, appreciating the outpouring of support and expressing eagerness for the upcoming matches.

The chase began with Mumbai Indians aiming for a modest target of 135/6. However, their pursuit faltered as they faced the relentless bowling prowess of Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry (1/29) and Shreyanka Patil (2/16). Despite their efforts, Mumbai could only muster 130 runs for the loss of six wickets.

Shami's need for surgery arose following an injury sustained during India's 2023 ODI World Cup venture, and he has been sidelined from cricket since the defeat in the final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19.

Reflecting on the challenging road to recovery, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Director of the Centre for Sports Medicine at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, reminisced about the daunting task at hand. He emphasized the importance of transparent communication with Pant and his family regarding the severity of his injuries. Despite initial concerns, Pant's determination shone through, with him setting ambitious goals for his recovery timeline.

Amidst speculations swirling around Dhoni's potential retirement post the 2023 IPL season, whispers hinted at the possible culmination of his illustrious career. However, driven by an unwavering allegiance to his franchise, CSK, Dhoni pledged to grace the cricketing arena for yet another season, despite grappling with a significant knee injury.

Pankaj Bhue, Dinesh Rathva, Naresh Tumda, and Lokesh showcased remarkable contributions as India successfully chased down the target with 27 balls to spare. Sri Lanka, batting first, posted a competitive total of 162/3 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a brilliant fifty by Chandana Deshapriya.

Anderson achieved the milestone of 700 Test wickets on March 9, making him the first paceman and the third bowler overall to reach this remarkable feat. His landmark scalp was none other than Yadav himself, during Anderson's 187th Test appearance.