Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the…

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the dismissal of England’s Ben Duckett. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has attributed his recent form and consistency to his stint in domestic cricket, stating that playing for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy helped him stay in rhythm despite a long break from ODIs. Jadeja, who last played an…

England’s Joe Root plays a shot during the second ODI. (AP Photo) England’s star batter Joe Root etched his name in the record books during the second ODI against India in Cuttack, surpassing former captain Eoin Morgan to register the most fifty-plus scores for England in men’s ODIs. Root, who has been a pillar of…

Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The legendary India-Pakistan rivalry received a nostalgic boost as former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar recreated their iconic 2010 Asia Cup spat in a lighthearted video that has since gone viral. The playful exchange, captured on the sidelines of ILT20 2025 — where both legends of…

England captain Jos Buttler, left, with a teammate. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: England on Sunday created a dubious record after losing the second ODI of the three-match series against India at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Jos Buttler-led side suffered a four-wicket defeat to the hosts after setting a target of 305, making it…

Corbin Bosch. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: South Africa have named Corbin Bosch as a replacement for the injured Anrich Nortje in their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy later this month. Nortje was ruled out due to a recurring back injury that had sidelined him since last month.Bosch, 30, made his international…

NEW DELHI: State Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Sunday that the government will ask the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) for an explanation after a floodlight malfunction caused the second ODI between England and India to be interrupted for about 30 minutes at the historic Barabati stadium in Cuttack. Suraj, who was also present along…

NEW DELHI: former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India would have an advantage over Pakistan in their highly awaited match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy since they will be accustomed to the pitches in Dubai.Speaking to ANI, Singh said, “The hype is being created regarding the India-Pakistan match…the team that is going to adjust…

NEW DELHI: Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stated on Sunday that Rohit Sharma‘s Indian teammates were unfazed by the harsh criticism coming from all sides since they knew their captain was only a knock away from returning to his best. In a spectacular response to his detractors, the 37-year-old Indian captain smashed his 32nd ODI century,…

NEW DELHI: Spin great R Ashwin has identified India and New Zealand as the leading contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy while cautioning against underestimating Australia despite their recent player injuries.The Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin in Pakistan on February 19 but India will play all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model…