Wiaan Mulder (Photo by Sportzpics) NEW DELHI: In a pulsating contest at Kingsmead, Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) held their nerve to defeat the Pretoria Capitals (PC) by two runs in SA20’s second league match. Despite a dazzling 154-run opening partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz (89 off 43) and Will Jacks (64 off 35), PC faltered in…
NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, one of cricket’s most respected and legendary figures, celebrates his birthday on January 11 and turned 52 this year. Known as “The Wall“, Dravid is admired not just for his exceptional cricketing talent but also for his grace, humility, and dedication to the sport.Born in Indore, Dravid scored over 13,000 runs…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) SYDNEY: India captain Rohit Sharma was all set to call it a day after the fourth Test versus Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) but it is understood that some “well-wishers” from the outside forced him to change his mind.After batting in the middle order in Adelaide…
Young drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra scored a crucial equaliser, and goalkeeper Dominic Dixon made some vital saves in the penalty shootout as Hyderabad Toofans edged out JSW Soorma Club via sudden death in a cliff-hanger in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Following a 1-1 draw in the regulation…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Sportzpics Photo) Eighteen-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius impressed in the SA20 tournament, leading the Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket win over the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. His powerful 97 runs off just 51 balls at Boland Park showcased his potential.Pretorius, awaiting his Matric results, partnered with former England captain Joe Root. Together, they built a 132-run…
Delhi SG Pipers will play Odisha Warriors in the opening match of the women’s Hockey India League on Sunday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. The venue has hosted top world events such as the FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. Navneet Kaur, captain of Delhi SG Pipers said,…
Mohammed Shami (PTI photo) MUMBAI: Almost 14 months after he last played for India, in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia at Ahmedabad on November 19 before he was sidelined due to an ankle injury which needed surgery and then suffered from swelling in his knees, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is finally back.The…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (AFP Photo) Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has defended Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India lost the series 1-3 to Australia.Kohli and Sharma faced criticism for their contributions with the bat. Rhodes suggests that Indian fans might have become accustomed…
Dinesh Karthik (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday became the first Indian ever to feature in South Africa’s SA20 when he stepped out on the field for hosts Paarl Royals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of the new season. Karthik, who retired from international cricket and…
