Cricket Today Magazine - November 2024

In this issue

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been big flops in Test cricket in recent times. Kohli scored 93 runs in six innings against New Zealand, while Rohit managed 91. Their failures were behind India's 0-3 whitewash against the Kiwis, who arrived in the country after going down by a margin of 0-2 in front of Sri Lanka. There is no doubt that they are big players, but their recent displays have put a question mark on their place on the Test squad. Another player under the scanner is Sarfaraz Khan. He definitely lacks the technique to be successful against a quality face attack and on challenging pitches. Enjoy the action-packed edition of Cricket Today.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Are They Still The Best? It's Time For A Rethink

The time has come. You probably know their names. You probably also know the countless number of games they have won for their country at the back of their audacious skills with the bat. But now, as seen in recent times, you also know...

7 mins

IS SARFARAZ KHAN A FLASH IN THE PAN?

Sarfaraz's international performance has been inconsistent and underwhelming. His recent outings have left many questioning whether he's truly ready for the pressures of the highest level or if his success in domestic cricket is simply a flash in the pan.

5 mins

INDIA'S ROAD TO WTC QUALIFICATION: 4 STRATEGIES TO DEFEAT AUSTRALIA IN BGT SERIES

India has a deep bench of talented players, but consistency is paramount with so much on the line. During the series against New Zealand, the team tried multiple combinations and unconventional strategies that often disrupted team balance...

4 mins

5 REASONS WHY KL RAHUL SHOULD BE A PART OF PLAYING XI IN BORDER-GAVASKAR TROPHY

There is no substitute for experience, especially in challenging conditions like Australia, where the pitches often offer more bounce and pace than Indian players are accustomed to. KL Rahul has experience in Australia, including a century that showcased...

5 mins

5 Players Who Don't Deserve A Spot In The Indian Test Team

Virat Kohli, once the backbone of India's batting lineup, is struggling to find his footing. The once-reliable batsman and former captain is now far from his peak, with his recent performances suggesting he may be holding India back. Kohli's record in 2024 has been underwhelming...

4 mins

INDIA'S PLAYING XI FOR THE FIRST TEST AGAINST AUSTRALIA IN BORDER-GAVASKAR TROPHY

Yashasvi Jaiswal has firmly established himself as a key figure in India’s top order. In 14 Test matches, he has already scored 1407 runs at an impressive average of 56.28, including 3 centuries and 8 half-centuries...

3 mins

PAKISTAN'S STUNNING COMEBACK IN TEST CRICKET: 5 REASONS FOR THEIR SUCCESS AGAINST ENGLAND

Come the second Test, Pakistan replaced the ousted Babar with a debutant in Kamran Ghulam. The 29-year-old had to wait a long time to get his due, and it was he who set the tone in shaping the series in Pakistan's favor. Ghulam...

5 mins

FIVE REASONS WHY INDIA LOST THE TEST SERIES AGAINST NEW ZEALAND

India, under Gautam Gambhir's coaching and Rohit Sharma's leadership, have fallen flat. They look suspect to pace and spin and lack consistency in batting or bowling. This is a major hindrance for a team that wants to go to Australia and win a third successive series Down Under...

5 mins

GARY KIRSTEN MAKES SHOCKING EXIT FROM PAKISTAN CRICKET

Kirsten apparently resigned after the PCB limited the roles of head coaches and removed them from the reorganized selection committee after Pakistan lost the first test against England earlier this month. Former international...

2 mins

NEW ZEALAND COMPLETE HISTORIC CLEAN SWEEP OVER INDIA

Patel's six wickets took his tally to 25 at the Wankhede Stadium in four innings. He bowled a record 10-119 here in 2021, finishing that game with 14 wickets. Patel finished with 11-160 to go past England's lan Botham...

3 mins

SHAHEEN SHAH AFRIDI DEMOTED IN NEW CONTRACTS

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were retained on the top-tier contracts. In contrast, fast bowler Naseem Shah, test captain Shan Masood, and Afridi are in category B...

2 mins

INDIA NAMES THREE UNCAPPED PLAYERS IN TEST SQUAD FOR AUSTRALIA TOUR

It needs to win four of its remaining six tests this WTC cycle and will aim for a third straight test win in Australia following 2-1 victories in 2018-19 and 2020- 21. Three uncapped players have been named to a squad.

2 mins

DAVID WARNER'S LEADERSHIP BAN ENDS

Warner received a penalty for his role in the 2018 sandpaper scandal in South Africa, on top of a one-year ban from cricket, which was also imposed on Steve Smith, with a lesser playing suspension given to Cameron Bancroft.

1 min

NEW ZEALAND WHITE FERNS SPLIT US$2.3 MILLION AFTER WINNING T20 WORLD CUP

New Zealand's first-ever victory in the World Cup of cricket's shortest format was a massive surprise. The White Ferns had lost 10 consecutive T20 matches before beating South Africa in a warm-up match. That pre-tournament...

2 mins

NEW ZEALAND WINS CRICKET'S WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP FOR FIRST TIME

The White Ferns added to their one-day title at the 2000 Cricket World Cup and became the first New Zealand team to win a T20 World Cup, with the men's team - the Black Caps - yet to achieve this feat...

3 mins

FROM COACH CAL AT ARKANSAS TO ALABAMA'S TITLE PURSUIT.STORYLINES ABOUND IN SEC FILLED WITH TALENT "

Arkansas is No. 16 despite Calipari having to rebuild the entire roster. Kentucky is at No. 23 under Mark Pope, who played for the Wildcats in the 1990s before leaving BYU after last season for what was always his dream job...

3 mins

MESSI MANIA HELPS DRIVE RECORD GROWTH FOR MLS

Two matches exceeded 70,000 fans and five matches exceeded 50,000. In an April match at Arrowhead Stadium, there were 72,610 on hand to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play Sporting Kansas City...

2 mins

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA LIVED UP TO ALL THE HYPE AS AN NBA ROOKIE. IN YEAR 2, THE SPURS STAR WANTS MORE

If San Antonio is going to get back into the playoff mix this season, Wembanyama will have to be one of the biggest reasons why. Still officially listed at 7-foot-3 by the he looks at least Spurs a couple of inches taller, though he says he hasn't grown...

4 mins

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