Mohammad Rizwan. (Pic Credit – X) KARACHI: Seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as a front-runner to become Pakistan team’s captain in the white-ball formats when the PCB announces the touring squad for series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Pakistani selectors have held meetings with the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and also consulted…
NEW DELHI: Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed his observations regarding the pitch conditions on Friday, stating that it has begun to provide some assistance to the spinners.He also conveyed his confidence in the Indian batsmen to establish a substantial lead in their second innings, which would enable the spinners to make a significant impact…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand secured their spot in the Women’s T20 World Cup final with a thrilling eight-run victory over West Indies in Sharjah on Friday, despite the valiant efforts of Deandra Dottin.Dottin’s impressive 4-22 limited the White Ferns to 128-9, but her powerful 33 from 22 balls, including three sixes, was not enough as…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed a return-to-India plan for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Cricbuzz reported on Friday.Under the proposal, the Men in Blue would return to India – either Chandigarh or Delhi – after each match they play in Pakistan,…
Deandra Dottin (Image credit: Windies Cricket) NEW DELHI: West Indies Women’s premier all-rounder showcased her exceptional bowling skills in the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand Women at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Her sensational spell dismantled the White Ferns’ batting lineup, triggering a collapse that significantly impacted the crucial match.Dottin’s outstanding performance included the…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first team in the 147-year history of Test cricket to hit 100 sixes in a calendar year. The Rohit Sharma-led side reached this feat on the third day of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday, surpassing…
NEW DELHI: Former India batter and NCA head VVS Laxman commended Rohit Sharma on Friday for his leadership skills and for taking responsibility for the incorrect decision made at the toss in the first Test against New Zealand.Despite India’s disastrous performance in the first innings, where they were bowled out for a paltry 46 runs…
NEW DELHI: India mounted a remarkable fightback in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand, but Virat Kohli‘s dismissal on the final ball of day three shifted the momentum in favour of the visitors on Friday.At stumps, India stood at 231/3, still trailing New Zealand by 125 runs, after Glenn Phillips dismissed…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri, who is known for his witty comments, delivered a humorous moment in the commentary box after spotting a fan enjoying an ice cream during the third day of the India-New Zealand first Test in Bengaluru.In his typical, larger-than-life style, Shastri quipped after spotting a bulky man hiding his…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli marked his return to form in Test cricket with his first half-century of the year, delivering it just when India needed him the most in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.After reaching his half-century, Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to surpass 9,000 runs in…
