Chamari Athapaththu (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, New Zealand’s Melie Kerr, and Ireland’s Orla Prendergast have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.Athapaththu had an exceptional year, amassing 720 runs at an impressive average of 40, including two centuries and four half-centuries. Her…
Lars Balk and the Netherlands men’s team were immortalised in Olympic history when they won the gold medal in Paris earlier this year. He still pinches himself remembering that evening. “Sometimes I still can’t believe it. It is amazing. Everything was great. The stands were fully orange,” recalls Balk. But the magnitude of their achievements…
India’s Arshdeep Singh (Photo credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: As a blockbuster 2024 cricketing season comes to a close, it is now that time of year when the International Cricket Council (ICC) recognizes the exceptional performances of players — both men and women — at the annual ICC Awards.The awards are held each year to celebrate…
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging…
Toofans outbid the Pipers and Lancers to secure Germany’s Gonzalo Peillat for Rs 68 lakh, making the drag flick expert the most expensive overseas player this edition. Head coach Pasha Gademan, Germany’s assistant coach during its 2023 World Cup triumph and silver medal finish at the Paris Olympics, believes Peillat’s experience and skill will be…
Mitchell Starc (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia maintained their grip on the fourth Test against India with a resilient batting display on the fourth day, despite several dramatic moments and strategic questions about their decisions. Resuming their second innings at 135 for six after tea, the visitors pushed their lead to a…
Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrates his century during Day 3 in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India’s innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy’s knock,…
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s fiery spell and a record-breaking milestone gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia’s lower-order resistance ensured they remained in control. Despite Bumrah’s 4-56 and Mohammed Siraj‘s resurgence, Australia reached 228/9 at…
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s family with Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli. (TimesofIndia.com) Melbourne: Few years back at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awards function in Bengaluru, young Nitish Reddy, who was adjudged the U-16 Cricketer of the Year, had a fanboy moment. Seeing his idol…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) dropped the catch of Australia’s Usman Khawaja (R). (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of attention on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test after dropping three crucial catches, but the overwhelming response from former players and experts has been one of empathy and…
