Mohammed Siraj’s perfect support act! How Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma’s harsh words brought the best out of India pacer |

Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When a fast bowler’s own countrymen — whether captain, teammates or former cricketers in the same cricketing ecosystem — challenge their ego, it can be a deliberate or incidental act that spurs them to perform better.Fast bowlers often have a fierce competitive streak. Challenges from their countrymen can push…

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Tabraiz Shamsi takes a swipe at critics after South Africa confirm WTC Final berth | Cricket News

South Africa Test team (X Photo) South Africa secured a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen held their nerve against a determined Mohammad Abbas to clinch the win. This triumph guarantees South Africa a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.South African…

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‘Gotta feel for the kid’: Rohit Sharma draws flak over angered reactions to Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped catches | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had a terrible day on the field on Sunday as he dropped three crucial catches of the Australian batters, prompting angered reactions from his skipper Rohit Sharma.After having dropped Usman Khawaja on 2 at leg-gully in the morning session, Jaiswal dropped…

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India vs Australia 4th Test, Melbourne Weather Report: Will rain impact IND vs AUS match on Day 5? | Cricket News

Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: With the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) heading into its decisive Day 5, cricket enthusiasts are keenly watching the weather, hoping it doesn’t interfere with this gripping clash. India need a miraculous turnaround to chase a challenging target as Australia, leading by 333 runs at…

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Athapaththu, Wolvaardt, Kerr, Prendergast nominated for ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year | Cricket News

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…

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ICC names the nominees for Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year title | Cricket News

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…

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Ahead of gripping final day at MCG, Mitchell Starc assures he’s ‘100% fit’ | Cricket News

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…

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