Keshav Maharaj‘s five-wicket haul propelled South Africa to a 109-run victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday. This secured a 2-0 series win for the Proteas.Maharaj, the left-arm spinner, finished with figures of 5-76 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 238. The visitors lost their last five…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, centre, celebrates with his teammates after taking a wicket against Sri Lanka. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa surged to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on Monday following a resounding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha. The…
Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed Mohammed Siraj for his heated send-off to Australia’s Travis Head during the second Test in Adelaide. After dismissing Head, Siraj’s fiery gesture drew attention, but Srikkanth emphasised that performance should speak louder than aggression.Head’s remarkable performance of 140 runs…
(Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India banning fans from attending net sessions in Australia became a big talking point, but what made the management take the decision? Skipper Rohit Sharma shed light on it.Rohit explained that all discussions during practice sessions are meant to remain private, and the team wanted to avoid…
Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s cricketing legend Kapil Dev came out in support of Rohit Sharma after the Indian captain faced criticism following the team’s defeat to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.Speaking at the launch event of the Vishwa Samudra Open on Monday afternoon, Kapil, also president of the…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was recently seen sharing a heartwarming moment with a little girl in Adelaide, capturing the attention of fans worldwide.Known for his lively personality on and off the field, Pant took some time to relax ahead of the team’s preparations for the third Test, starting in Brisbane on December…
Keshav Maharaj (PTI Photo) Keshav Maharaj solidified his reputation as a formidable bowler for South Africa, particularly in the fourth innings of Test matches. His exceptional performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka played a crucial role in securing a series victory for the Proteas.Maharaj’s five-wicket haul in the fourth innings dismantled Sri Lanka’s…
Defending champions India overcame a slow start to secure a dominant 5-0 victory over Malaysia in their Women’s Junior Asia Cup match on Monday. This marked its third consecutive win over Malaysia in the tournament’s history, having previously triumphed 9-1 in 2015 and 2-1 in 2023. After a resounding 13-1 victory over Bangladesh on Sunday,…
Former fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has advised against India’s captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting in the crucial third Test against Australia at the Gabba. He believes it’s a risky move considering Rohit’s current form and the challenging Brisbane conditions.India’s batting order has been a topic of discussion following their performances in the first two…
Travis Head and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif observed that even a bowler like Scott Boland, who plays infrequently for Australia, understands Virat Kohli‘s weakness. Boland targets the area outside Kohli’s off-stump, inducing edges to the slips.“When Boland, someone who doesn’t play consistently, knows how to exploit this, why can’t we…
