Pakistan spinner Noman Ali (Photo Source: X) A dramatic opening day of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and West Indies in Multan on Saturday saw 20 wickets falling, as both the sides were bowled out in their respective first innings, leaving the hosts trailing by nine runs. Poll What’s Your Take on the 20-Wicket Day…
The battle lines are firmly drawn. Only one of either the Odisha Warriors or JSW Soorma Hockey Club will have its name engraved on the coveted silverware on Sunday as the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League draws to a close. The head-to-head numbers aren’t enough to suggest a favourite for the historic…
Arshdeep Singh (AP Photo) India’s T20 World Cup hero and left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. The announcement made by the International Cricket Council further recognises his position as one of the premier bowlers in the shortest format of cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s Shivam Dube has replaced India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who, according to a reliable source, has been ruled out of the ongoing home series against England due to a side strain injury. Dube, who too is an allrounder, was on Saturday asked to join the Indian team at Rajkot for the third T20I…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who led India to their second ICC T20 World Cup title, has been named the skipper of the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. The team, which reflects India’s dominance in the format, also features Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya among its ranks. Poll What Contributed Most…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI‘s selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India’s Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India’s wealth of batting talent.Speaking on his YouTube…
Smriti Mandhana. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 was unveiled on Saturday, with Indian stars Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh earning their spots among the elite. The squad showcases the depth of Indian talent, with three players making significant contributions to their team’s success over the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.Rohit, the India Test and ODI captain, appeared for Mumbai in their Ranji…
Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances….
Shaheen Afridi (Getty Images) Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressed the absence of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Test lineup, citing a lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason behind the decision. Afridi, a key figure in Pakistan’s all-format setup, last played a Test during the heavy defeat to England in Multan,…
