Nathon Lyon and Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) Josh Hazlewood is likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches due to a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the third Test at the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.This injury also prevented Hazlewood from participating in the Brisbane Test, impacting Australia’s…
West Indies Women (Playing XI) – Hayley Matthews(C), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle(WK), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Nerissa Crafton (in place of Mandy Mangru), Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini Munisar (in place of Shamilia Connell).
NEW DELHI: “You are questioning my batting ability,” Jasprit Bumrah might have jokingly answered a journalist query, but the India pace spearhead showed that besides being a top-ranked Test bowler, he also possesses what it takes to be a batter, especially in crunch situations.“Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting, although you are…
KL Rahul. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday praised KL Rahul’s technique, comparing him to former India opener Murali Vijay. Gavaskar admired Rahul’s ability to leave deliveries outside the off-stump and his composure at the crease, highlighting these qualities as vital for success in Test cricket. KL Rahul Press…
NEW DELHI: What was expected from India’s top or middle order was instead delivered by the tailenders as the Jasprit Bumrah-Akash Deep duo forged a record 10th-wicket partnership on the fourth day of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.With the threat of a follow-on looming large, India found themselves…
KL Rahul and Steve Smith (Screengrab Photo) KL Rahul received a stroke of luck at the start of Day 4 at the Gabba when Steve Smith dropped a straightforward catch at second slip. It was the first ball of the day delivered by Australian captain Pat Cummins. Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin remarked on Smith’s…
Christmas came early to the Indian dressing room on Tuesday at the Gabba, which witnessed euphoric scenes minutes before close of play on day four of the third Test in Brisbane. India legends Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and chief coach Gautam Gambhir erupted in joy as soon as Akash Deep hit the boundary that…
Hockey India on Tuesday announced free tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 matches in Ranchi and Rourkela. As explained by HIL Governing Committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey, this move is part of Hockey India’s vision to make the sport more accessible to its supporters. “This is a historic moment for hockey in India….
Pat Cummins celebrates dismissing Nitish Reddy at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When he succeeded Tim Paine to become the captain of the Australian Test team in November 2021, Pat Cummins became the first fast bowler to take on the full-time role of Test captain for Australia since Ray…
Ben Stokes with the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy after the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Despite acknowledging on Tuesday that he grew “emotional” following yet another injury setback during the third Test loss to New Zealand, England captain Ben Stokes said he would not be…
