NEW DELHI: South Africa’s batting coach JP Duminy made an unexpected return to the field during the third and final ODI against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Monday.Known for his distinguished international career before retiring from all formats of cricket in July 2019, Duminy was called upon to fill in as a substitute fielder due…
England vs South Africa (AP Photo) SHARJAH: England put up an all-round show to outplay South Africa by seven wickets for their second successive win in the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Monday. England’s four-pronged spin attack led by Sophie Ecclestone (2/15) strangulated South Africa in the death overs to restrict them to 124/6…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane underscored the significance of granting players ‘freedom’ and ‘confidence.’ This comes as the Mumbai team was awarded Rs 1 crore by the Mumbai Cricket Association for their remarkable Irani Cup victory.Rahane led Mumbai to end a 27-year drought in the tournament, securing a win against the Rest of…
NEW DELHI: The Hong Kong Sixes is set to return in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the comeback of the fast-paced tournament.The exciting news that India will participate in this year’s edition has added to the anticipation.Team India will take part in the 20th edition of…
Abdullah Shafique (AP Photo) MULTAN: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique is happy to contribute to the team’s total after smashing his fifth Test century in the first Test against England in Multan on Monday. He termed it as a ‘next level feeling’ after ending his century drought in 2024.Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and…
NEW DELHI: India pace bowler Arundhati Reddy has been reprimanded for giving a fiery send-off to Pakistan’s Nida Dar, breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, during the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match in Dubai on Sunday.“Reddy was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal commended Mayank Yadav, the young speedster from Delhi, for his outstanding performance in his T20I debut against Bangladesh at Gwalior.The Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium provided the perfect platform for Mayank to showcase his blistering pace against a formidable Bangladeshi batting lineup. The 22-year-old, who dazzled the opposition with…
Mayank Yadav. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed his hope that young pace sensation Mayank Yadav remains fit and is included in the squad for Australia’s tour. According to Basit, Mayank’s bowling style creates significant challenges for batters, particularly because they struggle to play him on the front foot. Debutant…
Shan Masood celebrates after scoring a century on Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and England, in Multan. AP Shan Masood scored his first Test century in four years, in over 1500 days, to lift Pakistan to 233/1 at tea on Day 1 of the first Test against England.The 34-year-old was unbeaten on…
NEW DELHI: The incident between S Sreesanth and Andre Nel during the second Test of India’s 2006 tour of South Africa in Johannesburg is one of the most memorable moments in cricket history, combining intensity, aggression, and a dash of humor.During India’s second innings, Sreesanth, known more for his bowling, was at the crease as…
