Saurav Kapade
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Articles by Saurav Kapade
Russell’s Explosive Knock Not Enough as Tridents Open with a Win
Andre Russell has rescued his team with remarkable innings on countless occasions, but even his stunning 68 off 38 balls was not enough to secure victory for Jamaica Kingsmen. Chasing 207, the Kingsmen fell short as Russell’s late charge could not prevent Barbados Tridents from securing a five-run win. Tridents Set Up Strong […]
Australia Finalise Darwin Test XI as Hazlewood Returns
Australia have named a solid line-up for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Josh Hazlewood returning to the squad and the country’s top three pace bowlers back together. Australia’s return to Test cricket after a long sabbatical will be marked with the first Test, commencing on August 13 at Marrara Stadium, […]
ACB Finalises Delhi T20I Schedule After BCCI Approval
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has finalised the schedule for Afghanistan’s upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with all three games set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in September 2026. The dates have received approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), bringing clarity […]
The Road to the 2027 World Cup Is Already Creating Winners and Pressure
The road to the 2027 World Cup is already creating winners and pressure, well before the tournament even begins. With the automatic spots officially locked in, the stage is set for a brutal qualifier that will test the grit of cricket’s ultimate underdogs. While Afghanistan secures a historic direct ticket, the West Indies […]
South Africa’s Leading Stars Set to Feature in ILT20
The International League T20 (ILT20) is gearing up for yet another thrilling season and once again, South African cricket is anticipated to play a big role in the tournament. Major South African white-ball talents David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen will be making their ILT20 debuts, adding another layer of intrigue to Season 5. […]
Rhodes Predicts Decline of Bilateral ODIs in the Years Ahead
Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes bilateral ODI series could become less common in the future, although he finds it hard to picture cricket without the 50-over format. Rhodes feels supporters will continue backing their teams whatever the format, but also accepts that the 50-over game may face some challenges in the […]
Scotland, Netherlands Raise Concerns Over ICC’s New ODI World Cup Format
On August 10, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) expressed disappointment over the International Cricket Council’s structural changes to the Men’s Cricket World Cup format and qualification pathway. The two boards argue that the short-notice changes, introduced less than 18 months before the tournament, undermine the progress and development of […]
MCA Invites Bids for Ninth Franchise as T20 Mumbai League Expands
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has invited bids for the right to run a new team in the T20 Mumbai League, opening the door for the men’s competition to grow into a nine-team tournament. The new franchise will represent Navi Mumbai, taking the league into another part of the region and creating more […]
Bangladesh Hopeful of India Series Resolution Despite Ongoing Uncertainty
Bangladesh remain hopeful that India’s proposed white-ball tour will go ahead as scheduled despite continued uncertainty surrounding the series. With the tour now less than three weeks away, Bangladesh’s government has indicated that efforts are underway at the highest level to resolve the issue. The proposed series, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, […]
