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Abhishek Sharma replaces Head to take the No. 1 spot as a T20I batsman.

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 by [email protected]

Abhishek Sharma of India overtook Travis Head, his opening partner for Sunrisers Hyderabad, to take the top spot in the T20I batting rankings.

Travis Head had maintained his top spot since defeating Suryakumar Yadav in June of last year, but after missing Australia’s five-match series in the West Indies and playing his last T20I in September 2024, he dropped a spot as Abhishek Sharma became the third Indian to top the T20I batting charts, behind Virat Kohli and Suryakumar.

Abhishek last played for India during the five-match Twenty20 International series against England in February. In the series’ last game, he scored 135 runs off of 54 balls.

Josh Inglis rose six spots to ninth in the rankings after scoring 172 runs in the five games against the West Indies, finishing as the series’ third-highest run scorer. Despite ranking second on the series’ run rankings after a century, Shai Hope remained in tenth place.

Cameron Green was the series’ greatest mover, leaping 64 spots to No. 24, while Tim David went up 12 spaces to 18th after scoring Australia’s quickest T20I century and Brandon King gained nine slots.

Nathan Ellis, a fast bowler, moved up nine ranks to go joint-eighth among the bowlers.

India’s Ravindra Jadeja, who has been playing well in the current series between the two countries, is still at the top of the Test all-rounders’ ratings, while England skipper Ben Stokes moved up three spots to No. 3 after his century and five-wicket haul at Old Trafford.

After recording his first Test century in Manchester, Washington Sundar rose eight spots to share thirteenth place with a career-high 193 ranking points.

Andre Russell will retire from international cricket, After the Jamaica T20Is

Posted on July 17, 2025 by [email protected]

Following the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia at his home stadium, Sabina Park in Jamaica, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will announce his retirement from international cricket.

Russell, 37, presently has 84 caps and has only played in T20Is since 2019. He will retire seven months before the next T20 World Cup, which will take place in February 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. In addition, he played 56 ODIs and one Test.

There are no words to describe what that meant. “One of the proudest achievements of my life has been representing the West Indies,” Russell stated. I never imagined I would reach this level when I was younger, but the more you play and develop a passion for the sport, the more you realize what you are capable of. I wanted to make an impression in the maroon colors and serve as an inspiration to others, so this motivated me to improve.

In addition to performing for the West Indies, I enjoy performing at home in front of my loved ones, which allows me to show off my skills and give better performances. I want to be a role model for the upcoming generation of Caribbean cricket players and end my international career on a strong note.

Russell will leave international cricket in less than two months, making him the second well-known West Indies player to do so after Nicholas Pooran. It is believed that Russell’s announcement caught the West Indies’ selectors off guard.

In 2012, Russell was a member of the West Indies team that won the T20 World Cup. In 2016, he took the new ball and got rid of Alex Hales in the second over in Kolkata.

According to coach Daren Sammy, Andre has always been a hard competitor and the epitome of professionalism. His will to compete and win for the West Indies has never faltered. Whether I was captaining him or am currently coaching him. I hope he continues to inspire future generations and wish him luck on his next journey.

Andre Russell

Russell will be replaced by Matthew Forde in the roster for the St Kitts leg of the match versus Australia.

In the meantime, 23-year-old Jediah Blades and adolescent Jewel Andrew received their first calls-ups to the West Indies T20I team. Andrew became the youngest West Indian and the second youngest player overall to score a fifty in a major T20 league in the 2024 CPL at the age of 17 years and 266 days. In Guyana’s current Global Super League (GSL), Andrew plays for the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Blades has not yet participated in the CPL. But he made an impression with the new ball at the first West Indies breakout league. A competition recently established to find up-and-coming talent in the area. In addition to Rovman Powell, who missed the GSL for the Dubai Capitals. Shai Hope will continue to captain the team.

“We have strategic plans and goals that are in line with winning the T20 World Cup in 2026,” Sammy stated. As a team, we will continue to refine our style and brand in preparation for the World Cup. We have continuity in the roster from the previous series.

As we build momentum for next year’s World Cup with our exciting and dynamic bunch of players. We aim to get back to our prior form at home, where we lost both of our previous T20 series. We start against Australia.

West Indies squad

Andre Russell, Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd

Ferreira, Spinners, and Ranjane return TSK to its winning ways.

Posted on June 25, 2025 by [email protected]

The Texas Super Kings (TSK) defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders 144 for 7 (Chand 30, Hosein 2-10, Noor 2-27) by 52 runs with 196 for 8 (Ranjane 70, Ferreira 43, Smit 38, Russell 3-37, van Schalkwyk 3-51).

Through an all-around performance that easily defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders. The Texas Super Kings got back to winning ways and moved up to second place on the MLC 2025 points table. When the tournament reached the midway point of its league phase. It was LAKR’s fourth defeat in five games and TSK’s fourth victory in six.

Left-arm spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad. As well as lower-middle-order batsmen Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira, were TSK’s main players.

TSK vs LAKR

LAKR had gotten off to a strong start, successfully using their choice to bowl. Bringing TSK down to 33 for 3 in four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk took all three wickets, including the crucial one of Marcus Stoinis for a golden duck.

The innings was then saved by opener Smit Patel and Ranjane. Who put on a solid 64 off 46 partnerships. Smit scooped Andre Russell to short fine-leg for 38 off 33, almost bringing the total to 100. LAKR ended up losing the wicket because Ferreira and Ranjane were unstoppable after that. After taking back-to-back fours from Ali Khan, Ferreira attacked Russell with six, four, and four.

The two then put on 82 in only 40 balls when Van Schalkwyk dropped sixes to both batsmen in his final over. Which went for 23. Ferreira was run out due to a major mix-up in the 19th over. Ranjane fell two balls later, ending the stand. Despite losing two more wickets in the final over. TSK’s final score of 196 was sufficient.

Nitish Kumar was removed by Hosein with a superb arm ball that swung in sharply to knock over middle stump. The LAKR openers had just begun to settle down. When Hosein struck twice in two balls. Quick goals from Unmukt Chand and Saif Badar put the team ahead 39 for 2 in the powerplay. But Badar was able to pull ahead thanks to a cross-seam delivery from Stoinis. Variations from the TSK bowlers, including fast bowlers and spinners, kept LAKR under control, and the asking rate had risen above 12 an over and had never decreased.

Even the hard-hitting Jamaican pair of Rovman Powell and Russell were unable to salvage the innings. After Sherfane Rutherford fought his way to 13 off 15. Before being bowled by Noor, Shortly before Russell was tricked by a sharp Noor wrong’un that turned from leg stump with plenty of drift to dislodge his off stump. LAKR needed 95 from 27 balls and never came close. Powell hit the first six of the innings in the 15th over.

The ‘historic’ first bilateral T20I series between Nepal and the West Indies is scheduled for September.

Posted on June 13, 2025 by [email protected]

Three T20I will make up the first bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies. Which will begin in Sharjah in September. The series will be officially hosted by Nepal. Although the fact that the games will take place at a neutral location.

The “historic” series was described as a “significant milestone in the ongoing mission to grow and globalize the game of cricket” in a statement released by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The games are scheduled for September 27, 28, and 30 in anticipation of Nepal’s participation in the men’s T20 World Cup Asia qualification later in the year.

In a statement, CWI chief executive Chris Dehring stated, “This series is more than just a collection of international matches. It’s a celebration of the game’s growing global footprint and a testament to what cricket represents: pride, purpose, and the power of unity.” We believe it is our duty as a full-member nation to support cricket’s growth outside of our boundaries.

Supporting Nepal during this important stage of their cricketing career serves to both promote the game at the local and global levels and serves as a reminder of the great pride and honor that come with representing our country and donning our national colors. At this juncture in Nepal’s history. We are honored to support them. We anticipate thrilling and competitive cricket in Sharjah.

A “competitive squad” was expected from the West Indies, the release continued.

The opening game of the three-match T20I series that the West Indies T20I team is currently playing in Ireland washed out. At the same time, Nepal is in Scotland for a T20I tri-series that also includes the Netherlands.

Nepal is now ranked 18th in the format. While West Indies the two-time World Cup champions are ranked fifth.

Ireland names three uncapped players for the WI tour

Posted on May 15, 2025 by [email protected]

Ireland has revealed their team for the forthcoming home white-ball series against the West Indies, starting on May 21. Paul Stirling will remain the captain of the Ireland team in both T20Is and ODIs, with Lorcan Tucker appointed as his vice-captain. Mark Adair is a notable exclusion from the ODI squad as he is still recovering from an injury. However, he is anticipated to make his comeback for the T20Is.

The squad selected by Ireland also includes three players who have yet to earn a cap. But could make their international debuts: Cade Carmichael (right-handed batter), Tom Mayes (fast bowler), and Liam McCarthy (fast bowler). Only the ODIs will feature Carmichael and Mayes. While McCarthy has been selected for both the ODI and T20I squads.

Ben White and Ross Adair will be taking part only in the T20Is. The ODI squads do not include them.

Ireland T20I & ODI

Regarding the chosen teams, National Men’s Selector Andrew White lauded the three players without caps for demonstrating their talent during last month’s Ireland Wolves tour of the UAE and expressed hope that they would advance to a higher level of cricket.

For several years now, Cade Carmichael has been in the pathway. In April, he showcased his talent, stroke play, and resilience for the Wolves. His ascent over the past few years shows how consistent performances and his ability to adapt his game to different conditions have led to an International call-up.

Along the same lines, two seam bowlers Liam McCarthy and Tom Mayes have been acknowledged for their reliability and their capacity to elevate their performance. When needed both players contribute uniquely to the team: Mayes with his stature and precision, and McCarthy. Who adds a different dynamic to our offense and will certainly test the batters’ techniques.

The West Indies will compete in Ireland for the first time since 2019. The series will kick off on May 21 with three ODIs until May 25, followed by a three-match T20I series in June from the 12th to the 15th. The reason for the two-and-a-half-week hiatus is that during this time, England will be touring the West Indies.

Ireland ODI squad:

Paul Stirling (c), Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Craig Young

Ireland T20I squad:

Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, and Craig Young

India vs South Africa 4th T20I Finebook247 Prediction

Posted on November 15, 2024 by [email protected]

India vs. South Africa Playing 11, 4th T20I: India leads the series 2-1 as South Africa and India get ready for their last match in the 4th Twenty20 International at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

India vs South Africa Match Prediction

Since the series is at line, both teams will want to give it their all. India will win the series 3-1, according to Finebook247. The win probability for Google also favors India (56%).

The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report

The batters have a strong preference for the surface at The Wanderers Stadium. Given the chance of a high-scoring match, the team that wins the toss may decide to bat first and score an important number. Since the venue has never had an issue with scores over 200, the bowlers will need to adjust their strategies to avoid the the players from dominating.

India vs South Africa Head to Head Record:

Matches Played	India Won	South Africa Won	No Result
30	17	12	1

Match Information

Date: November 15, 2024, Friday

Time: 8:30 PM IST

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Broadcast: Sports18 Network

Live Stream: JioCinema

South Africa:

Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla

India:

Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy

Russell is out due to an injury, while Alzarri Joseph returns from suspension.

Posted on November 13, 2024 by [email protected]

Shamar Springer will take Andre Russell’s position in the T20I series against England. Since he will miss the rest of it because of a sprained left ankle. Alzarri Joseph will rejoin the team after serving a suspension, taking Shamar Joseph’s place.

Alzarri was suspended for two games after he stormed off the field in protest of skipper Shai Hope’s field placements during the third ODI against England, leaving the West Indies with just ten players on the field for a period. Later on, he apologized in public and made amends with Hope.

West Indies now has a must-win situation for the final three Twenty20 Internationals. After England won the first two in Barbados. St Lucia, which will also host the final two matches on November 16 and 17, will host the third Twenty20 International on November 14.

Alzarri Joseph comes in place of Shamar Joseph.

Experienced all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the series as it travels to Saint Lucia because of a sprained left ankle he suffered during Saturday’s first Twenty20 International at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. All-rounder Shamar Springer, who just played in two Twenty20 International matches against Sri Lanka, will take his place.

However, an ankle injury has ruled Andre Russell out of the series. Causing a major blow to the hosts ahead of the crucial third game in St Lucia. A left ankle strain has kept Russell out of the last three games, according to a press statement from Cricket West Indies.

West Indies T20I squad:

Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, and Shamar Powell.

West Indies vs England T20Is: Remaining matches schedule

3rd T20 International: 14 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia

4th T20 International: 16 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia

5th T20 International: 17 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia

Suryakumar Loses Cool Defending Sanju Samson In Heated Face-Off With Marco Jansen

Posted on November 9, 2024 by [email protected]

Marco Jansen allegedly complained about wicketkeeper Sanju Samson receiving a throw on the field during the opening Twenty20 International between South Africa and India, which sparked tensions. India skipper Suryakumar Yadav had to step in when Samson and Jansen got into a heated argument about this. The altercation started following Ravi Bishnoi’s second delivery in the fifteenth over. Gerald Coetzee, a South African pacer, and Suryakumar resumed their conversation. But umpires intervened immediately to defuse the situation.

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India won over South Africa by 61 runs in spite of the drama. Samson became the first Indian to reach consecutive T20I hundreds with an incredible 107 from 50 balls. With ten sixes and seven fours in his innings, he assisted India in reaching 202/8. After that, the Indian bowlers took control, knocking South Africa out for 141 in only 17.5 overs with three wickets apiece from Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi.

Sanju Samson marked his dedication to helping India succeed and conveyed his appreciation for the team management’s faith in him. India now leads the four-match series 1-0 after this victory; the next game is set for Sunday at Gqeberha.

In the meantime, Samson was overheard discussing the same thing with a teammate and mentioning that Jansen wasn’t satisfied with the location of his throw collection. Since Jansen has a penchant for sledging and becoming involved in disciplinary matters. The umpires eventually decided to separate the two, and SKY was not pleased with him.

Jansen was upset with India keeper Sanju Samson for stepping into the center of the wicket while collecting a throw, and the incident happened after the second ball of the fifteenth over. Even Samson’s action was signaled to the umpire by Jansen.

Mitchell Santner to lead New Zealand in SL T20Is, ODIs

Posted on October 23, 2024 by [email protected]

New Zealand will play Sri Lanka in three ODIs and two T20Is beginning on November 9 under Mitchell Santner. Since Kane Williamson resigned as captain after New Zealand’s unexpected loss in the T20 World Cup group stage in June, this will be the team’s first limited-overs series.

According to a press statement from New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the country has also called up all-rounder Nathan Smith and ‘keeper-batter Mitch Hay for the first time in the 15-man roster.

While regular ODI and T20I captains will be chosen during the home summer in New Zealand. Later this year, Mitchell Santner has been picked as the series’ interim leader.

In March, Nathan Smith won the title of NZC’s Domestic Player of the Year. In addition to recording career-best figures of 4 for 5 in the Super Smash, he took 24 wickets in the domestic ODI and T20 leagues. However, earlier this year, Hay, 24, was named Canterbury’s male Player of the Year.

Zak Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, and Lockie Ferguson make up the pace attack, and Ish Sodhi will be the team’s most seasoned spinner. All-round spin bowlers Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips will join with Sodhi. Lastly, the batting lineup will consist of Josh Clarkson, Tim Robinson, Phillips, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, and Will Young.

To get ready for the three-match Test series against England, eight players from the current Test series against India. Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson were not selected.

The entire team consists of Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, and Mitch Hay (WK).

Series Schedule

1st T20I – Saturday, November 9, Dambulla

2nd T20I – Sunday, November 10, Dambulla

1st ODI – Wednesday, November 13, Dambulla

2nd ODI– Sunday, November 17, Kandy

3rd ODI – Tuesday, November 19, Kandy

Sri Lanka names Jayasuriya as team full-time head coach

Posted on October 7, 2024 by [email protected]

The former batter for Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya, has been named the team’s full-time head coach. The Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee made the choice to give Jayasuriya a full-time position.

The agreement with Jayasuriya will be in force from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. Prior to being designated the team’s interim head coach earlier this year. Jayasuriya was SLC’s cricket consultant.

Jayasuriya’s first task as acting head coach was to oversee the home white-ball series against India. While India emerged victorious in the Twenty20 Internationals, Sri Lanka performed admirably in the One-Day Internationals, winning the final two matches to secure the series and winning a bilateral series against India for the first time since 1997.

Additionally, the squad performed admirably in England. Despite losing the first two Tests, they bounced back to defeat the hosts at The Oval in the third Test.

Starting on October 13, Jayasuriya’s first task as the head coach full-time will be the home series against West Indies. There are three T20Is and three ODIs in the series.

Since then, Sri Lanka has performed better, winning a test match in England after ten years, a bilateral one-day international series against India, and a home test series victory of 2-0 against New Zealand.

Jayasuriya’s position with Sri Lanka Cricket will take effect on October 1 and last for 18 months, the announcement said on Monday.

After an amazing playing career in which he amassed over 21,000 international runs and claimed 440 wickets in all three forms of the game, Jayasuriya is taking on his first role as an international coach.

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