Not often does Udita Duhan get an opportunity to stand still, surrounded by silence and bridled by her thoughts. For now, she is a vital cog in the wheel of Indian hockey. Her calendar stands packed with games, camps, sponsored deals, shoots, and media interactions. Her life’s riding hell for leather on the turf and…
Saud Shakeel. (PCB Photo) NEW DELHI: Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan staged a crucial recovery for Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies in Multan, guiding their team to 143-4 after a shaky start.The day, curtailed by fog and poor air quality, saw only 41.3 overs bowled, with Pakistan…
(Photo credit: Getty Images) MUMBAI: The Indian team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai and Pakistan, which starts from February 19, and the three-match ODI series at home against England preceding that will be picked in Mumbai on Saturday.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar will address a press conference at the BCCI HQ at the…
NEW DELHI: In a major development in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made players’ participation in domestic matches mandatory for selection in the national team.The board also announced a slew of restrictions, including cuts on personal staff and families’ stay during tours.The whip comes after India’s disappointing…
An entertaining start to the match. On a rank-turner, Pakistan lost three wickets to seamer, Jayden Seales who was just superb in his spell. He pushed hard to bowl a length spell and got three big wickets. West Indies applied spin from other end, Gudakesh Motie bowled throughout the session but he was not at his best. There is…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is going through a horrifying run with the bat. Poor Test returns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia have definitely added to the pressure on the Indian captain.But with the ODI series against England set to begin from February 6 in Nagpur, the ‘Hitman’ is looking to bounce back…
NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is now on a sticky wicket as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added Sitanshu Kotak to the support staff as a batting coach. The Indian cricket board didn’t have a “batting coach” under head coach Gautam Gambhir but Nayar is understood to have…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday introduced strict new norms for players aimed at fostering discipline, unity and a positive team environment, while upholding professional standards and ensuring operational efficiency during tours and series.By promoting unity and enhancing operational efficiency, the BCCI aims to cultivate an environment that…
Fakhar Zaman (ILT20 Photo) NEW DELHI: Fakhar Zaman‘s scintillating knock of 67 runs off 52 deliveries on Thursday propelled the Desert Vipers to a five-wicket victory over the MI Emirates in a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Zaman’s innings, coupled with Alex Hales‘s 34 and Sam Curran‘s crucial 28, proved pivotal in chasing…
NEW DELHI: Suspense around Virat Kohli‘s participation in Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match versus Saurashtra from January 23 continues but it’s reliably learnt that the India batter had a neck sprain and even took an injection to help against it. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), however, continue to maintain that they are yet…
