Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Philip Brown/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw‘s passionate outburst following his withdrawal from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad was dismissed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), which claimed that the volatile batter is “his own enemy” and has frequently disregarded disciplinary rules. In an interview with PTI, a top MCA…

BRISBANE: It’s not a surprise that both the Australian men’s and women’s teams dominate world cricket on a continued basis because the country’s cricket board, Cricket Australia (CA), has ensured to invest their time and energies in the right direction. Well before other cricket boards were even warming up to the idea of a state-of-the-art…

Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has paid a glowing tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following the legendary all-rounder’s retirement, praising his relentless drive for excellence and evolution throughout his career. Speaking on The ICC Review after Ashwin’s sudden announcement at the conclusion of the Gabba Test, Shastri reflected on…

Bangladesh players celebrate the dismissal of a West Indies batter. (Photo credit: CWI) Bangladesh secured a resounding 80-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent on Thursday. This win completed a 3-0 series sweep for Bangladesh.Jaker Ali‘s unbeaten 72 was the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s…

NEW DELHI: Run-outs in cricket can often lead to hilarious moments on the field, either due to confusion, miscommunication, or sheer bad luck.But a batter returning from the dressing room after his run out is a rare occurrence.That’s precisely what happened in the 3rd T20I between West Indies and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown,…

STRUGGLES DOWN UNDER: Rohit, Gill and Pant’s batting form embody India’s current batting woes. (Getty Images) Amid talk of transition, the spotlight will be on India’s underperforming middle order heading into the fourth Test. Australia share similar concerns, but it’s their top order that’s facing the heatMELBOURNE: Will the abrupt manner of Ravichandran Ashwin‘s exit…

NEW DELHI: Ahead of Thursday’s series finale in Navi Mumbai, India’s stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana reminded her teammates that the team’s five-year wait to win a T20I series at home did not “reflect” their ability. India produced an impressive batting performance when put in to bat. As the hosts recorded their greatest T20I total of…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second one-day international at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday, thanks to the efforts of veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.Babar (73) and captain Rizwan (80) put up 115 off 142 balls for the third wicket, clearing the way for Pakistan’s total of 329 all…

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that the upcoming ICC tournaments will adopt a hybrid model to address the prolonged impasse over India’s unwillingness to visit Pakistan. In a statement, the ICC said, “The ICC Board has approved that all matches between India and…

Ravichandran Ashwin (Reuters photo) NEW DELHI: Hours after Ravichandran Ashwin father’s explosive statement on his sudden retirement from international cricket due to ‘humiliation’, the spinner made a clarification on social media, pointing out that his ‘dad isn’t media trained’.Ashwin, 38, confirmed his shock retirement on Wednesday after the completion of the third India vs Australia…