Rohit Sharma (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: On the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Indian cricket team wore black armbands to pay tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, who passed away in New Delhi.Dr. Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister…
Sam Konstas (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When 19-year-old Sam Konstas took strike against Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the debutant was caught on camera muttering words to himself as the bowler steamed in. This habit persisted against every bowler, be it Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj,…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly going through a tough twilight period of his cricket career both as a captain as well as a batter. He will look to resurrect it by possibly returning to his customary position as an opener in the ongoing Melbourne Test in hope of runs that…
NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday heaped praise on Australian teenager Sam Konstas for his fearless approach against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).On his Test debut, Konstas delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 60 runs from 65 deliveries…
NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri likened Australia’s teenage sensation Sam Konstas to Indian legend Virender Sehwag following Konstas’s electrifying debut knock of 60 off 65 balls in the fourth Test against India. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri praised Konstas’s fearless stroke play, drawing comparisons to Sehwag’s explosive style. “He’ll have his odd failures, but when he…
Kieron Pollard (Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20) The plethora of T20 stars that the International League T20 (ILT20) attracts ensures cricket is of a high standard. With the league offering the biggest payday outside of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it is an attractive proposition for players over the world. Here, we take a look…
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Thursday avoided a ban following his physical on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne.The incident took place at the end of the 10th over when Kohli bumped shoulder…
Basit Ali and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: PTI / X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has opened up on the fresh debate, the recent altercation between Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. The incident occurred when Kohli, seemingly frustrated, collided…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s shoulder bump with Australian youngster Sam Konstas on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday became a major talking point in cricketing circles, with the star Indian batter facing backlash from former players and experts.The former India captain Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fees and…
Corbin Bosch and R Ashwin (Photo Credits: PTI/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: 30-year-old Corbin Bosch delivered a dream debut performance for South Africa on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion. The 24-year-old all-rounder, making his first Test appearance on Thursday, claimed a wicket off his very first delivery,…
