Rishabh Pant. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday lauded Rishabh Pant for his gutsy knock on a challenging SCG pitch, describing it as a performance where he ‘put his body on the line’.Pathan praised Pant’s courage and determination, highlighting his ability to take on the Australian bowlers under difficult conditions….

India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah’s decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired as Australia’s bowlers took advantage of the lively wicket to tear through…

Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The last few minutes at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney saw high drama as India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Australia teenager Sam Konstas were involved in a fiery verbal exchange.The drama was soon followed by the dismissal of Usman…

India vs Australia (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) enters Day 2, with clear skies promising uninterrupted action. After a dramatic opening day where India were bowled out for 185 and Australia closed at 9/1, Day 2 could be pivotal in determining…

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma propelled South Africa to a commanding position on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands. South Africa ended the day at 316 for four.Rickelton, unbeaten on 176, and Bavuma, who scored 106, forged a crucial 235-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Their partnership began when…

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan (Photo: @ZimCricketv on X) NEW DELHI: On the second day of the second and final Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s captain Craig Ervine top-scored with 75 runs, leading his team to a first-innings total of 243. Ervine’s innings was supported by valuable contributions from experienced batters Sikandar Raza (61)…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Friday faced a concerning moment when Saim Ayub injured his right ankle on the field, as South Africa progressed to 72-3 by lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town.Ayub sustained a painful ankle twist while fielding and received immediate medical attention before being transported…

Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead and skipper Jasprit Bumrah showed his mettle on Day 1 of the fifth Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. With the bat, Bumrah made a crucial 22 runs on Friday. Subsequently, this became the highest score by an Indian captain in the series, outstripping Rohit…