Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) dropped the catch of Australia’s Usman Khawaja (R). (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of attention on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test after dropping three crucial catches, but the overwhelming response from former players and experts has been one of empathy and…
NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins was left perplexed after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. While attempting to wrap up India’s first innings, Cummins delivered a full-length delivery to Mohammed Siraj, which seemed to produce an edge caught…
Yashasvi Jaiswal let go of a chance to get rid of Marnus Labuschagne in fourth Test. Yashasvi Jaiswal let go of a glorious opportunity to see the back of Marnus Labuschagne on Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and Australia on Sunday. At the MCG, Jasprit Bumrah’s spirited spell had Australia on the…
PREVIEW Soorma Hockey Club will face Tamil Nadu Dragons in the third match of the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Soorma, based in Punjab, went big on defenders, spending Rs 1.6 crore — the most by any team at the auction. Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh fetched…
Virat Kohli, left, and Mohammed Siraj (Agency Photo) A fired-up Mohammed Siraj knocked over Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Sunday and immediately gestured ‘keep quiet’ to the Australian fans in the crowd, who have been booing the Indian fast bowler ever since his ugly face-off with Travis Head in the second Test at Adelaide. After…
PREVIEW Hyderabad Toofans will face Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the second match of the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Toofans outbid the Pipers and Lancers to secure Germany’s Gonzalo Peillat for Rs 68 lakh, making the drag flick expert the most expensive overseas player this…
Heartwarming scenes were witnessed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, when India’s latest Test centurion Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s father, Mutyala Reddy, bowed to batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and touched his feet. The moments from Reddy family’s meeting with Gavaskar were captured on video and went viral on social media. Overwhelmed, Gavaskar hugged Nitish’s father…
Nitish Reddy and Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Cometh the hour, cometh Nitish Reddy. He first rescued India from a precarious position, bowled some overs, and then turned into a guide for India’s No. 11, Mohammed Siraj.The 21-year-old Reddy, who displayed tremendous resilience by scoring a determined 105 not out at number 8 to…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Atul Wassan has voiced his concerns over India captain Rohit Sharma’s recent struggles, pointing to a key mistake in his comeback strategy during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Wassan believes that Rohit’s decision to bat at number six, instead of his usual opening role, upon returning to the side…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with fans…
