Karun Nair. (Photo by Mike Egerton/Getty Images) Numbers elicit praise from likes of SachinNAGPUR: Ironic as it may sound, the buzzword in Indian cricket over the past weeks has been a non-cricketing term – PR. Fan wars on social media, ignited by the debacle in Australia, sparked debates on ‘paid news’ versus authenticity. With the…
Desert Vipers are set to host their second annual Sustainability Match on Saturday, January 18, against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium. The initiative aims to spotlight the team’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting environmental awareness. Players and support staff will don special green kits, inviting fans to…
On this day, exactly a year ago, a 23-year-old Ishika Chaudhary had momentarily breathed life into the Indian women’s hockey side after drilling in the equaliser against Germany in the dying seconds of an Olympic Qualifier fixture to force a shootout at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi. The Indians eventually…
Meanwhile, afflicted by a back injury which prevented him from bowling for a major part in the fifth and final test at Sydney, ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be a part of the 15-man squad for the global tournament, unless the selectors decide to take a chance with him to see if…
Avishka Fernando (Image credit: ILT20) NEW DELHI: Avishka Fernando lit up the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with an astonishing knock, steering the Sharjah Warriorz to a record-breaking chase in ILT20 history. Pursuing a daunting 202-run target set by the Dubai Capitals, Fernando smashed a breathtaking 81 off just 27 balls, reaching his fifty in a tournament-record…
NEW DELHI: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured a commanding 58-run bonus point win against Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead, marking their return to form.Following three consecutive losses, the defending champions were keen to revive their Season 3 campaign. After winning the toss, captain Aiden Markram‘s decision to bat first proved successful as his team delivered…
Sitanshu Kotak. (Pic Credit – X) The Indian cricket team is set to receive an addition to the support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to add Sitanshu Kotak, currently the India A head coach, as the batting coach. Kotak will join head coach Gautam Gambhir from the…
Karun Nair (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting Legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday praised Karun Nair‘s remarkable performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, describing it as “nothing short of extraordinary.” The Little Master encouraged the Vidarbha skipper to maintain his momentum. Nair has been in exceptional form in India’s leading 50-over domestic tournament, achieving an…
Delhi SG Pipers’ attacking game enabled them to beat table-topper JSW Soorma Club 2-0 and record their maiden win in the women’s competition of the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. Apart from their aggressive frontline, Pipers’ gritty defence was crucial in fetching them three crucial points. Soorma could…
Shreyas Iyer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. India men’s senior selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar will pick India’s provisional squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tomorrow (January 18) in Mumbai and they are set to face a happy headache while doing the same. While top-order is more or less clear,…
