NEW DELHI: India A held their nerve to edge past Pakistan A by 7 runs in a closely-fought encounter during the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 in Al Amerat. Led by captain Tilak Varma, India A posted a competitive 183/8 in their 20 overs, before their bowlers restricted Pakistan A to 176/7…
Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India batter Sarfaraz Khan hit his first Test century on day four of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. His effort, along with Rishabh Pant‘s, resulted in a 177-run partnership, boosting India’s second innings total.Sarfaraz and Pant discussed their strategy reflecting on their…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket fans finally witnessed a moment they had been waiting for. Star batter Virat Kohli signalled a return to form in Test cricket with a well-crafted 70-run knock in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday.It was a knock that held immense importance, both on…
MUMBAI: Soon after his ended his three-year long drought for a domestic red-ball century, scoring a fluent 142 in 190 balls, inclusive of 12 fours and four sixes, on Day 2 of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Maharashtra at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai on Saturday, Shreyas Iyer made it clear…
William O’Rourke (Image credit: NZC) NEW DELHI: New Zealand find themselves just 107 runs short of securing a rare Test victory on Indian soil, but pacer William O’Rourke cautioned against complacency despite the seemingly achievable target. The Kiwi bowlers, led by O’Rourke and Matt Henry, who shared six wickets between them, managed to dismiss India…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan’s first century in Test cricket and Rishabh Pant’s magnificent 99 may not be enough to stop New Zealand from securing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years, with only 107 runs needed on the final day of a captivating series opener.As bad light and subsequent rain forced an…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan spearheaded India’s fightback with a thrilling knock of 150 runs in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.Seizing the opportunity after being drafted in for Shubman Gill, who missed the match due to a stiff neck, Sarfaraz made his presence felt.After a disappointing duck in the…
Rishabh Pant (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian star batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday delivered a moment of brilliance on day four of the rain-interrupted first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With India battling back from a dismal first-innings total, Pant unleashed a monstrous 107-meter six off Tim Southee, leaving fans…
NEW DELHI: During the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India captain Rohit Sharma was the subject of a light-hearted moment that has gone viral on social media. While walking off the field, Rohit received a question regarding his next Indian Premier League (IPL) side.“Bhai, IPL mein…
File photo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Amir (AP Photo) Pakistan‘s win over England in the second Test at Multan seems to have brought delight and criticism in equal measure — delight for ending a losing run in Tests and criticism of former skipper Babar Azam and the alleged favouritism that prevailed under his reign….
