Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in Perth as the Indian captain will be staying back in Mumbai to spend time with his family. Rohit and his wife Ritika welcomed a baby boy on Friday night and he will be available from the second Test.It is understood…
Nida Dar (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its list of centrally contracted women cricketers for the upcoming season, with a focus on nurturing young talent. The board has awarded contracts to 16 players, a reduction from the 20 contracts awarded last year.Notable omissions from the list…
Mohammad Rizwan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s new white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan came under intense criticism following his team’s 13-run defeat to Australia in the second T20I at Sydney on Saturday. Despite a solid bowling performance from Haris Rauf, who claimed 4/22, Pakistan’s batting faltered, and Rizwan’s performance in particular was heavily scrutinized.Set a modest…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar, has earned a spot in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup in the UAE. Despite his tender age, Vaibhav has already made a name for himself in the cricketing world, having debuted…
NEW DELHI: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s social media post on Saturday has gone viral in no time, reigniting a storm among fans over former umpire Steve Bucknor’s controversial decisions against the Indian legend in the past.Bucknor, the legendary West Indian umpire known for his slow, deliberate decision-making style, earned the nickname ‘Slow Death’. However, his…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India veteran bowler Mohammed Shami made a triumphant return to competitive cricket, inspiring Bengal to an 11-run victory over Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday. Sharing his elation on social media, Shami posted, “What a match to remember! A thrilling 11-run victory for Bengal in the…
Ayush Badoni. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi’s captain, Ayush Badoni, achieved a remarkable feat in the Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand by scoring his first double century. This innings was crucial for Delhi as it earned them three points and kept their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.Delhi currently hold the third position in Group…
Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden have defended teammate Ricky Ponting following India head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s befitting reply to Ponting’s comments on Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma‘s form ahead of high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The duo’s straightforward stance highlighted their belief in…
Spencer Johnson (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia seamer Spencer Johnson claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket, leading the hosts to a 13-run victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. This win secured Australia a 2-0 series lead in the three-match series.Chasing a target of 148, Pakistan…
Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan NEW DELHI: Exactly a week before the start of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in Perth, India are rocked by injury and availability concerns. Shubman Gill is unlikely to play the series opener due to a fractured thumb and captain Rohit Sharma has decided to stay back with…
