Ravichandran Ashwin (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Team India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, renowned for his insightful cricketing perspectives, has voiced concerns about the balance between bat and ball in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He argues that rule changes, like introducing two new balls and allowing an extra fielder in the circle, have tilted the game heavily…
Representational Image (Getty) NEW DELHI: Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 years and 63 days in Gqeberha, as confirmed by his family on Friday.Draper played two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950 as a top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper.Australian Neil Harvey, aged 96, now holds the distinction…
Wasim Akram, Yograj Singh, and Shoaib Akhtar NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has criticised Pakistani cricket legends for their lack of involvement in nurturing and developing the country’s youth cricket setup after the hosts’ early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. He highlighted the stark contrast between the retired Indian and Pakistani cricketers,…
NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler on Friday announced his decision to step down from the role following team’s elimination from the ongoing Champions Trophy.“I’m going to stand down as England captain, it’s the right decision for me and the team,” the 34-year-old said at a press conference.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Champions Trophy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. The match was halted when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274 set by Afghanistan.Despite the ground staff’s efforts,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive all-round performance to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in a thrilling Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Friday. This win propelled DC to the top of the league standings.After being asked to bowl first, DC’s disciplined bowling attack restricted MI…
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul provided insights into the team’s mindset and approach ahead of their final group stage match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Despite securing a semifinal spot with victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan, Rahul emphasized that the team is focused on the…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan has urged the cricket authorities to rebuild the national team following their elimination from the home Champions Trophy without winning a single game. Khan believes it’s time for senior players to prove their worth in the team through performance.“I am listening to the comments of many former…
KL Rahul (@Sahil_Malhotra1 on X) NEW DELHI: As India gear up to face New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 2, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has dismissed any concerns regarding the fitness of skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Shami.“Fitness-wise, there are no concerns about anyone missing a game…
NEW DELHI: In the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala, Vidarbha gained a crucial 37-run first-innings lead on day three. The match witnessed some remarkable individual performances and records being broken.Harsh Dubey, Vidarbha’s young left-arm spinner, created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single Ranji Trophy season. He claimed 3/88 in the…
