NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction promises to be an exciting event in Bengaluru as the five franchises battle to fill the remaining 19 slots and finalise their squads.A total of 120 players will go under the hammer as the auction pool comprises 91 Indian players and 29 international stars, including…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, demonstrating exceptional skill and effectiveness with both the new and old ball. With the new ball, Bumrah has consistently troubled Australia’s batters, making early inroads into their lineup.Across the series, Bumrah has bowled 40…
Kane Williamson (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: England’s prospects of achieving a series whitewash diminished significantly on Sunday as they collapsed on the second day of the third Test, falling behind New Zealand by 340 runs.The hosts dismissed England for 143 and reached 136-3 by the day’s end in Hamilton, demonstrating their most impressive performance of…
Marnus Labuschagne and Mohammed Siraj (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden criticised Marnus Labuschagne for being distracted by Mohammed Siraj’s playful behaviour during Day 2 of the Brisbane Test on Sunday. Siraj attempted to unsettle batsmen by employing various tactics, including a notable moment when he approached Labuschagne’s end to adjust…
NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s unique bowling action has inspired many aspiring cricketers worldwide, including in Pakistan. Due to his unconventional, slingy action and exceptional ability to bowl yorkers, several young bowlers in Pakistan have attempted to replicate his style.In Pakistan’s domestic cricket and street cricket (“tape-ball cricket”), it is common to see…
Oman and Bahrain pocket wins on Saturday (ILT20 Photo NEW DELHI: The ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship 2024 witnessed two captivating matches at ICC Academy, Dubai, on Saturday, December 14, as Oman delivered a comprehensive victory over Qatar, and Bahrain clinched a thrilling win against Kuwait. Both matches showcased remarkable individual performances and intense competition, keeping…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s frustration was evident as he took the new ball on a rain-hit opening day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The overcast conditions seemed ideal for swing bowling, but the lack of movement left Bumrah visibly disappointed. His dissatisfaction was even…
Mohammed Siraj continued his antics in the Border Gavaskar Trophy on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba as he riled up the crowd and Marnus Labuschagne with a ‘bail flip‘. Labuschagne, who had a face-off with Siraj in the Adelaide Test as well, came in to bat after Jasprit Bumrah removed both…
Mukesh Kumar (Getty Images) BRISBANE: The Indian cricket team has decided to release travelling reserves Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini, and the trio are likely to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting from December 21. The three seamers have been with India squad right from the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but…
BRISBANE: When only 80 deliveries are bowled in a day, the focus naturally shifts from the playing field to the stands. That is where the real party was happening at The Gabba on Saturday (December 14) as thousands – a mix of Australians and Indians – were eagerly waiting for the players to return after…
