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India captain Virat Kohli has revealed that he will step aside as T20 captain following the next World Cup in the UAE and Oman. A few days ago, reports circulated that Kohli will quit as India's white-ball captain, with Rohit Sharma slated to take over. Meanwhile, BCCI treasurer Arun...

Despite suffering a hamstring injury, Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera seems to be doubtful for the T20 World Cup in 2021. The lefty picked up the injury during Sri Lanka's 3rd T20I versus South Africa. Having scored 39 runs off 33 balls with 3-fours, Perera has struggled to play...

The 2nd phase of IPL 2021 is all set to start from 19th September 2021. All the players who are a part of this mega event are training hard in order to give their best. Well, this 2nd phase had caught all the attention - when a few players...

We are huge fans of the NFL (National Football League) and the fantasy league. Our aim at StumpsandBails is to bring you the same model for cricket. Cricket lovers have missed the fantasy league big time! StumpsandBails’ fantasy league is all set to plug that gap. You will now have...

Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL) is all set to start from 19th September 2021 at UAE - And fans are not only happy about the Mega event, but also they have some other good news too. IPL governing council has given a green signal and  IPL 2021 will welcome...

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most iconic figures of Indian cricket. He is arguably the biggest cricketing icon of the 21st century. Dhoni’s contributions to Indian cricket is unparalleled. He was unconventional but had the results to show. Dhoni’s often spoken stubbornness yielded him the desired output...

Sri Lanka's iconic paceman Lasith Malinga, has confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket. He had previously retired from the ODI and Test formats, and he announced his retirement from T20Is on 14 September. Malinga has shown his last performance for Sri Lanka in March 2020, just before...

India is a cricket-crazy nation. Young kids take to the game as early as 4-5 years of age. The cricketing culture in India is pretty rich. There are a million aspiring cricketers who want to represent the nation. The real talented ones do go on to play domestic cricket,...

The 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on 19th September in the UAE. All 8 teams have started their preparations. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) achieved a strong 1st half of the IPL, winning 5 games and sitting comfortably in the 3rd spot in the...

There is no greater joy in sport than winning a collective trophy. The high of winning a championship is unparalleled. There are so many emotions that drive a narrative. But if you look at the other side of the coin, the ignominy of finishing at the wrong side hurts...

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the resumption of the Indian Premier League 2021 has nothing to do with the cancellation of the Pataudi Trophy's final Test, which was cancelled only due to the presence of Covid-19 in the Indian camp. Furthermore, Ganguly ruled out the possibility of the contest...

Afghanistan's most notable cricketers, Rashid Khan and Nabi have joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp for the 2nd half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which begins on September 19, 2021. According to a source, Rashid and Nabi have arrived in the UAE and are presently quarantined. The SRH management would look...

The Royal Challengers Bangalore had a fantastic start to IPL 2021 winning their first 4 games on the trot. They seemed to have finally found the winning combination. RCB had key players performing in different games last season. This augurs well for the franchise going into the mega auctions...

England star bowler star James Anderson has posted an emotional message on his Instagram handle after the cancellation of the 5th Test against India at Old Trafford that was scheduled to start on Friday. The 39-year-old has shown his absolute class and once again proved to each and everyone that...

In a recent interview, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said -  "India's players should not be blamed for refusing to play the fifth Test against England, insisting that their physio's positive Covid-19 diagnosis left them "dead scared" they would contract the virus themselves" The 5th and Final Test match between India...

T20 World Cup 2021 is slated to begin in a month’s time. Most of the nations have picked their initial squads. All the teams can make changes to the squad till 10th October. But the look of all squads is more or less finalized. The squad announcements have created...

Bangladesh all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan has voiced concerns over the pitches used for the recent T20I series versus Australia and New Zealand at home. The 22-yard strips generated a lot of turn and bounce for spinners and made it difficult for batsmen to go for their strokes. Bangladesh shown a...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the most consistent sides in the IPL. They have made the playoffs every season bar one in 2020. Their successful run is largely owing to the players they invested faith in. It was the CSK formula that teams like Mumbai Indians successfully...

Shikhar Dhawan opening batsman for the Delhi Capitals is looking to return to the Indian Premier League in 2021, which begins on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Until the season was suspended on May 4 owing to the discovery of Covid-19 instances inside the bio-secure environment, Dhawan topped...

The T20 World Cup 2021 is slated to begin on October 17 in the UAE, and teams have started announcing their squads one by one. In view of recent developments, Sri Lanka has announced their 15-man team for the T20 World Cup in 2021. Akila Dananjaya, on the other...

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra believes Jasprit Bumrah's tendency to never repeat mistakes is what defines him as a 'specialized bowler'. Bumrah took the most wickets for India in the officially concluded five-Test series versus England, which India led 2-1 before being suddenly terminated, so Ashish Nehra Lauds Jasprit...

The England and Wales Cricket Board(ECB) has appealed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to start the adjudication procedure for the cancelled Manchester Test match. The ECB released a statement 2 hours before the beginning of the match, stating that the game had been officially cancelled due to the...

The Fifth and Final Test match between England and India was called off only hours before it was supposed to begin after 4 Indian supporting staff screened positive for Covid-19. Former England bowler Steve Harmison has also spoken his opinion on the subject. According to Harmison, the cancellation of the...

Due to COVID-19 instances in the Indian camp, the final Test involving India and England was cancelled. To prevent the virus from spreading further, the Indian team did not take the field in Manchester, and the match was cancelled. It should be mentioned that the 2nd phase of the...

Jasprit Bumrah has been a crucial component in team India's wheel for many years. He has benefited the squad by generating breakthroughs where it is really necessary. His bowling performance in the 2nd innings of the 4th Test match versus England recently received praises from all corners of the...

Celebrated Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has backed the BCCI's proposition of reprogramming the abolished 5th Test between India and England, which was scheduled to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday. Sunil Gavaskar reminded everyone of England's grand gesture to return back to India, to resume the...