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,…
India vs Bangladesh (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The second T20I between India and Bangladesh is set to take place on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.With India aiming to seal the three-match series after a commanding win in the first game, fans are eager to know if weather conditions will interfere with…
MULTAN: Pakistan racked up 556 in their first innings before England’s rejigged top order cruised to 96 for one on an eventful second day in the opening Test in Multan on Tuesday.Salman Agha, who made an unbeaten 104, became the third Pakistan batter to smash a hundred in the match before they were all out…
NEW DELHI: The Indian team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting November 22 in Perth and will be playing one or two intra-squad matches against their ‘A’ team colleagues as a tune-up to the opening fixture. The Indian senior team’s home Test series against New…
Australia vs New Zealand (AP Photo) SHARJAH: Australia’s batters provided their experienced bowling unit with sufficient runs to defend on a slow wicket and register a comprehensive 60-run win over New Zealand in the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Opener Beth Mooney top-scored with a 32-ball 40 as Australia posted a challenging 148…
Joe Root and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: England batter Joe Root is on the verge of matching Sachin Tendulkar‘s record for most calendar years with 1000-plus Test runs.Root achieved this milestone during England’s first innings against Pakistan, who had posted a formidable 556-run total in the first Test match between the two cricket-loving nations. Pakistan’s…
Anil Kumble (Photo credit: X) Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul against Pakistan on February 7, 1999, is one of the most iconic moments in cricket history. The match, played at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi, was the second Test of the series between India and Pakistan. With Pakistan chasing a target of 420 runs,…
Phoebe Litchfield came in next, but Australia lost momentum. Perry, after finding some rhythm, was bowled by Amelia Kerr for 30 off 24 deliveries. Grace Harris, making her return to the side, was out for a golden duck, leaving Australia in trouble. Kerr continued her impressive spell, keeping the pressure on the Southern Stars, as…
