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How Did Shaheen Afridi Become Pakistan T20 Captain? Shahid Afridi's "Galti Se" Reply Is Viral

The Pakistan cricket team underwent a huge transformation following a disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. The entire selection committee was revamped by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and in place of Babar Azam, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was made the T20I captain. Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, also the fast bowler's father-in-law, had a funny take on Shaheen becoming the captain for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and he came up with an explanation involving veteran star Mohammad Rizwan.

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format. Cricket South Africa (CSA) have named a second-string Test squad which has seven uncapped players, including a new captain, for next month's two-Test series against New Zealand.

"Franchise Cricket Has Surpassed Test Cricket In Priority": Ex-India Star's Blunt Opinion

In the past decade or so, the franchise cricket has definitely impacted the international circuit with many players choosing to play the cash-rich tournaments rather than being on national duty. At times, players with a national team contract don't hesitate from leaving their side's game for playing in events like the Indian Premier League or the Big Bash League. Reacting to a user's query regarding the comparison between franchise cricket and Test cricket, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad came out with a blunt reply.

Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.

NZ vs BAN: New Zealand Win Third T20I To Square Series With Bangladesh

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took four wickets as they beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in a rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international on Sunday to draw the series 1-1. After dismissing the tourists for 110 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand's top-order collapsed to 49-5 before Jimmy Neesham and Santner recovered to reach 95-5 off 14.4 overs. When heavy rain halted play, the Black Caps were comfortably ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target, thanks largely to an unbeaten 28 from all-rounder Neesham.

From Virat Kohli's 50th ODI Ton To Glenn Maxwell's Great Wankhede Heist, A Look At Top Cricketing Moments Of 2023

Cricket is a game of moments. More than the sounds of the bat and ball, the mini physical, statistical, mental and status-based match-ups and moments that come during a game define the sport and capture the excitement, joy, heartbreak, ecstasy, and sadness it brings. All it takes is a single moment to win a game, to capture a World Cup, to become an unlikely hero and to break a million of hearts.

From Pat Cummins To Virat Kohli, A Look At Best Cricketers Of 2023

Though cricket is a team sport, it is individual performances that make or mar teams. It is often individuals who are glorified as 'King' or 'God' or tarred as villains depending on victories or losses. Though fans admire their national teams, one or two players are absolute hot favourites and are followed closely. Slowly and steadily, the fanbases of individual players unravel themselves on social media and inside cricketing arenas. 2023 was no different.

Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.

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How Did Shaheen Afridi Become Pakistan T20 Captain? Shahid Afridi's "Galti Se" Reply Is Viral

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'

"Franchise Cricket Has Surpassed Test Cricket In Priority": Ex-India Star's Blunt Opinion

Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi

NZ vs BAN: New Zealand Win Third T20I To Square Series With Bangladesh

From Virat Kohli's 50th ODI Ton To Glenn Maxwell's Great Wankhede Heist, A Look At Top Cricketing Moments Of 2023

From Pat Cummins To Virat Kohli, A Look At Best Cricketers Of 2023

Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi