Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams — Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord’s next year. While defending champions Australia, two-time finallists India and…
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has shed light on the resignation of former Test coach Jason Gillespie, emphasizing the clear separation of responsibilities within team management. Speaking about the matter, Naqvi was quoted as saying, by Geo.tv, “The head coach’s role is to coach the team, while the…
Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel recently commented on the Indian batting unit’s collapses in recent matches, particularly during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, where India has struggled to post substantial scores.“There is no doubt that collapses have occurred, especially in home series. We have seen collapses on rank turner pitches against New Zealand….
Harmanpreet Kaur (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India Women started their ODI series against West Indies Women in a commanding fashion, powered by an all-round performance and a spectacular one-handed catch from captain Harmanpreet Kaur that left fans and players alike in awe.The highlight of the game came in the 11th over of West Indies’ chase. Renuka…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Recently retired Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir says Indian superstar Virat Kohli is the greatest ‘player of this generation’ and his comparisons with the likes of Babar Azam, Joe Root and Steve Smith make him laugh. Kohli, who retired from the shortest format after India’s win in the 2024…
Abdul Razzaq (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated a nationwide scouting program called “Strike Force” to identify new talent for the national T20 squad. The program aims to unearth hidden talent from all corners of Pakistan, where T20 cricket remains a popular format.Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has been appointed…
Renuka Singh (Photo Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The opening ODI of the series between India Women and West Indies Women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara witnessed a dominant performance from the hosts. After winning the toss, West Indies opted to field first. India’s openers, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, laid a solid foundation with…
Indian Women’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, commended Renuka Singh Thakur‘s exceptional bowling performance after India’s victory against West Indies in the first ODI. Thakur secured a five-wicket haul, a feat Kaur described as “special.”Smriti Mandhana‘s powerful batting and Renuka Singh Thakur’s five-wicket haul propelled India Women to a resounding 211-run win over West Indies Women. The…
Nathan McSweeney (Photo credit: BBL) NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat’s thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.The 25-year-old struck an unbeaten 49-ball 78 as…
Jhye Richardson (ICC – X Photo) Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson is enthusiastic about his return to the Test team. He will be playing in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.Richardson’s inclusion in the squad comes after Josh Hazlewood‘s calf injury ruled him out of the series. Australia needed an additional…
