Marnus Labuschagne with his fielder. (Video grab) In a memorable moment during the Sheffield Shield 2024-25 match between Western Australia (WA) and Queensland at the WACA in Perth, Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne made headlines with an unconventional and bold fielding tactic that left fans and commentators astonished. Labuschagne went beyond the usual strategies, positioning a…
Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh’s Mustafizur during their first T20I match at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, in Gwalior. ANI Photo Arshdeep Singh, who debuted for India in 2022, has firmly established himself in India’s lineup in the T20I format. Renowned for his outstanding abilities as a left-arm pacer, Arshdeep has consistently delivered…
Mumbai are the reigning Ranji Trophy champions. India’s domestic cricket season began with the Duleep Trophy followed by the Irani Cup and now is the turn of the premier first-class competition – Ranji Trophy. As the 90th season of India’s domestic cricket tournament braces to begin on 11 October, it will do so with an…
The 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, marking the 90th edition of India’s premier first-class cricket tournament, began on October 10 and will continue through March 2025. This season features a restructured format aimed at increasing competition and providing more opportunities for teams to move between divisions.The teams are divided into two categories:1. Elite Category: Comprising 32 teams,…
LET’S PLAY: The young Indian team was in high spirits during training at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. (PTI Photo) SKY’s new-look Team India will look to seal series vs Bangladesh todayNEW DELHI: It’s a rarity for an India captain to turn up for an optional training sessions on the eve of an international…
IT’S CRUNCH TIME: The usually prolific and attacking opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Varma has not yet fired in the T20 WC. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) Harman fit, but team needs to improve NRR vs Sri LankaThe Indian women’s team’s T20 World Cup campaign has not got off to an…
Indian cricket team (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Australia delivered a commanding performance, defeating New Zealand by 60 runs to climb to the top of Group A in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in the UAE. On Tuesday, Australia set a challenging target of 149 runs, before dismissing New Zealand for just…
New Zealand player Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss the start of the three-Test series against India due to a groin strain suffered during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The injury requires a period of rehabilitation, delaying Williamson’s departure to India.New Zealand selector Sam…
Australian players celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Suzie Bates during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match. AP The six-time Women’s T20 World Cup champions Australia triumphed over their neighbours New Zealand in every aspect of the game on Tuesday, securing a dominant 60-run victory that solidified their position at the top of…
Former England captain Nasser Hussain famously orchestrated Sachin Tendulkar’s only Test stumping, in his 200-Test long career, during England’s 2001 tour of India, in the third Test at Bengaluru.Tendulkar, renowned for his mastery of spin and immense batting composure, got out stumped for the first time in his 143 Test innings. Hussain, then England’s captain,…
