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NEW DELHI: Former Australian keeper-batter Brad Haddin praised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for turning an almost unwinnable Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur into a victory. Haddin is optimistic that India can replicate such performances during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia this November.In the Kanpur Test, rain and a wet outfield forced no action…

Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.Initially marked by intensity and fierce competition, Kohli noted that the relationship has shifted towards respect especially after India’s two successive Test series Down Under.Regarded as…

SHARJAH: Bangladesh kicked off the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a scrappy 16-run win over tournament debutants Scotland in the searing heat of Sharjah on Thursday.After winning the toss and batting first, Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 36 for Bangladesh in a below par total of 119-7.Their bowlers then strangled the Scotland reply and in…

MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma (PTI/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during his latest appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he and some of his teammates were invited on the back of their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Rohit, along with Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube,…

Tabraiz Shamsi (Getty Images) JOHANNESBURG: Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa‘s central contract pool to more actively pursue opportunities in T20 leagues across the globe. However, Shamsi will still be available to play for the Proteas in major bilateral or ICC tournaments in white ball formats.“I have decided…

Bangladesh vs Scotland Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The much-awaited Women’s T20 World Cup has arrived, promising 23 thrilling matches among 10 participating teams. The tournament will be held in the UAE, with games scheduled in Sharjah and Dubai. The opening day features two exciting encounters, and the focus is on the first…

NEW DELHI: Abhimanyu Easwaran had replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad in India’s squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa last year but the talented right-hander did not make his Test debut. For India, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two definite openers in Test cricket but with a long tour of Australia later this…

NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are gearing up to face New Zealand in their opening Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. This marks the ninth edition of the tournament, with India still chasing their maiden T20 World Cup title. Their closest opportunity came in…

NEW DELHI: The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner, and excitement is building up worldwide for this much-anticipated cricketing spectacle. Six-time champions Australia enter the tournament brimming with confidence and are considered firm favourites to defend their title.India, meanwhile, would like to build up on the fiery start to their World…

NEW DELHI: The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Karachi in 1994, remains one of the most thrilling finishes in cricket history. Chasing 315 for victory, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position at 258 for 9, staring down the barrel of their first-ever defeat at the jam-packed National Stadium in Karachi. Australia, eager…