Axar Patel. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Axar Patel, a spin-bowling all-rounder often seen as a potential long-term replacement for veteran Ravindra Jadeja, is well aware of the opportunities that could arise as Indian cricket transitions into a new era. However, the 31-year-old, who has spent much of the last decade as Jadeja’s understudy,…
NEW DELHI: Steve Smith, who was named Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series, was on Monday given the green light to rejoin the squad for the pre-season camp in the UAE. Smith had sustained an injury to his right elbow during a Big Bash League game and underwent scans.The 35-year-old has now been…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape players and MI Cape Town players (SA20 Photo) NEW DELHI: The SA20 League‘s latest week saw dramatic turnarounds, decisive victories, and teams jockeying for playoff positions. Sunrisers Eastern Cape reignited their campaign with two stellar wins, while MI Cape Town seized the top spot in the standings.Here’s how the teams are stacked…
NEW DELHI: India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced and Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad during their matches in Dubai next month. Rohit and Virat Kohli have received a lot of flak for their returns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, and an overall underwhelming 2024-25 Test cricket season….
Brendon McCullum. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, known for revolutionising Test cricket with his ultra-aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, surprised many on Monday by declaring that England will adopt a “watchful style of cricket” in the upcoming limited-overs series against India.This marks McCullum’s debut in charge of England’s white-ball squad, having…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is all set to play Delhi’s last Ranji Trophy group stage match vs Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30. It is understood that there has been a conversation between Kohli and the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley, and he has confirmed his availability for…
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is set to make a comeback to the national team after a 14-month hiatus due to an ankle injury on his left leg that required surgery. His last appearance for India was in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023.Shami is expected to return to the Indian team with the…
Soorma Hockey Club snapped a two-game losing run in the Hockey India League (HIL) to beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 2-1 here at the Birsa Munda International Stadium on Monday. The returning Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch starred in defence while Prabhjot Singh and Maninder Singh got the crucial goals as Soorma (sixth) continued…
Rishabh Pant. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant has credited India captain Rohit Sharma, along with other senior players, for shaping his leadership skills.As LSG begins a new chapter, the franchise has placed its faith in Pant, renowned for his fearless batting and commanding presence on the field.Go Beyond…
The calm before Monday’s storm lasted only nine minutes. The Delhi SG Pipers were then blown away like a tin roof in the wind, succumbing to a 5-1 defeat against JSW Soorma Hockey Club during a Women’s Hockey India League match at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Stadium here. The Pipers were reduced to a…
