NEW DELHI: When Mitchell Starc unleashed a fiery spell on the morning of Day 3, he quickly dismissed young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, leaving India in a precarious position. Naturally, all eyes turned to their star batter, Virat Kohli. Known for his ability to thrive under pressure and rescue his team in challenging…
Jason Gillespie (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie resigned from his role as Pakistan’s Test head coach, citing a lack of communication and clarity from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his position and responsibilities. Gillespie expressed frustration over being “completely and utterly blindsided” by the PCB’s decision to not have a…
Lockie Ferguson (Photo Credit: Cricket Australia/Sydney Thunder) NEW DELHI: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been announced as the new captain of the Desert Vipers for the upcoming season of the ILT20. The 33-year-old pacer takes the reins from compatriot Colin Munro, who successfully led the team in its inaugural seasons, including a runner-up…
Prithvi Shaw (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer believes that Prithvi Shaw, despite his rapid descent from a promising talent, can still achieve greatness if he improves his approach to training and preparation. Shaw’s performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Mumbai emerged victorious under Iyer’s leadership, showed glimpses of his ability, though he…
Virat Kohli bats during play on day three of the third Test. (AP/PTI Photo) Dangle the carrot outside off-stump, Virat Kohli will go for it and end up nicking to either the wicketkeeper or the extended slip cordon. There will be days when he will play and miss but more often than not, the ball…
NEW DELHI: Day 3 of the Brisbane Test showcased Australia’s bowling dominance, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge by claiming two vital early wickets, leaving India reeling at the Gabba.India’s response to Australia’s imposing first-innings total of 445 began poorly. Starc, despite being hit for a boundary on his opening delivery, struck back immediately, dismissing…
NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has sustained another hamstring injury while bowling on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. The 33-year-old, who had previously suffered a torn hamstring on the same left leg in August, was forced to leave the field midway through the day due to apparent…
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson celebrates after reaching a century. (AP/PTI Photo) Kane Williamson showcased his class yet again with a 33rd Test hundred, his seventh at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, as New Zealand extended their lead to a commanding 478 runs against England on a rain-affected third day of the third Test on Monday. Williamson remained…
Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Isa Guha embroiled herself in a big controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah during commentary on Day 2 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia at the Gabba.In the opening half hour of play on Day 2, Bumrah…
Steve Smith celebrates his century against India at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: According to Australian ace batsman Steve Smith, Kookaburra changed their ball in 2020 by adding more lacquer on a stronger seam, making the last three years the most difficult of his storied career. A strengthened seam…
