State of Cricket Newsletter #53

By Cricket Huddle

February 28, 2023

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Mohammed Shami, the survivor

How his junoon helped him overcome injuries, accidents, personal loss, and vitriolic trolling. His 'Junoon' to prove himself has kept Shami going despite rejection from his home state Uttar Pradesh, a knee surgery that almost ended his career, a near-death experience in a road accident, and many other setbacks.

The story behind the worst international cricket performance of all time

The Isle of Man were bowled out for ten in a T20 International in La Manga before Spain knocked off the total in just two balls.

Why silver is gold for South Africa's Sinalo Jafta

The Story of Sinaloa Jafta - A True inspiration for every cricket fan

Gill-Rahul debate: India's think-tank weighing up options

With one more day to go for the Test, India is still weighing up their options.

Steve Smith is a better player when he’s captain

Ravi Shastri pens a column ahead of 3rd India vs Australia Test

Long, emotional road before Cummins’ India departure

There is no certainty about when exactly Cummins will return to lead the team, but empathy is plentiful among players and staff. To name two examples, Handscomb’s father John died in 2015, while Mitchell Starc lost his father Paul to cancer in February 2021, after he had insisted that his son play out the home summer rather than stay by his side.

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Unbelievable! NZ Win by 1 Run.

Historic Video Highlights

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"If the vice-captain doesn't perform, someone can take his place; at least the tag is not there. I'm being blunt and brutal, I never like vice-captain in home conditions. Overseas, it's different.

"Here, you want prime form, you want someone like Gill, who's red hot. He will challenge. He has to bang that door down and get into the side. Now, he's not the vice-captain, it has to be team management's decision,

Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul
This Sunday we Invited 2 Time World Cup Winning Coach

This Sunday we invited World Cup Winning Coach for a Private Q&A.

The Man Never Fails to Disappoint. Go on Kane - Sip your cup

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