NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the much-anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction, scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru. A total of 120 players, including top international stars and domestic talents, will go under the hammer as franchises look to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. With 19 slots available, including 5…
India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah caused a brief worry on Saturday during the second day of the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. He seemed to grab his adductor muscle while bowling.Bowling coach Morne Morkel allayed fears, confirming it was only a cramp. He assured everyone that Bumrah is doing well.Bumrah had taken eight…
Mohammed Siraj stands out on Day 2 (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj‘s spirited send-off to Travis Head and his animated gesture towards the Australian crowd has become a talking point in the ongoing Test series between India and Australia.The incident unfolded on Saturday at the Adelaide Oval, where Siraj bowled a pinpoint yorker to dismiss…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma might have endured failure in both innings of the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, but former Australia player Matthew Hayden finds no flaw with the Indian skipper’s technique as he perished to an unplayable delivery.Hayden also highlighted Rohit’s exceptional batting style, noting that he has more time to play…
HOCKEY Nehru Cup: PSPB beats Railways Sports Promotion Board in final Two penalty corner conversions by Gurjinder Singh in the fourth quarter helped the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) to a 2-0 victory over Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) in the final of the SNBP 60th Nehru hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium here on…
Mohsin Naqvi (Screengrab) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, announced on Saturday that an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting regarding the 2024 Champions Trophy had been postponed, leaving the tournament’s future uncertain.The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan, but the Board of Control for…
Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The fiery dismissal of Travis Head by Mohammed Siraj in the second Test sparked a storm on social media, with cricket fans and pundits weighing in on the dramatic exchange that followed. Siraj, known for his aggressive bowling and animated celebrations, delivered a perfect yorker to dismantle…
(Cricket Australia Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara attributed India’s disappointing batting performance in Adelaide to the players’ lack of experience with the pink ball.After securing a commanding 157-run first-innings lead, Australia further tightened their grip on day two by reducing India to 128/5 in their second innings.Rishabh Pant and rookie all-rounder Nitish…
Tamil Nadu Dragons Dutch head coach Rein Van Eijk believes Olympic-medal winning India defender Amit Rohidas is the best “first rusher” in the world and hopes his multiple skills will benefit the franchise in the upcoming revamped Hockey India League (HIL). Two-time Olympic bronze medallist, Rohidas is one of the best first rushers in the…
NEW DELHI: Whenever Team India finds themselves in trouble, Rishabh Pant steps up to the rescue, undeterred by the team’s precarious position, he continues to play his fearless brand of cricket, bringing in his array of audacious shots.Pant left the commentators in a frenzy with a spectacular reverse pull shot against Scott Boland on the…
