Rishabh Pant celebrates his century with Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: During India’s opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, making a comeback after almost two years, added some humor to the game. On Day 3 of the second innings, Pant was heard on the stump mic advising the Bangladesh team on…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar was primarily known for his incredible batting, but his bowling was an underrated aspect of his game. Although he wasn’t a frontline bowler, he contributed significantly as a part-time bowler.Tendulkar was known for his versatility, as he could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, which made him a useful option for…
NEW DELHI: The 1996 Sahara Cup final at the Toronto Cricket Club stands out as one of the most memorable encounters between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. This match was the culmination of a five-match series, drawing significant attention due to the intense rivalry and high stakes.India started the series with a convincing 8-wicket victory in…
Sarfraz Khan (Photo credit: X) MUMBAI: In what will be a big boost for Mumbai, the BCCI is likely to release Sarfaraz Khan from the national squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, in order to enable the batsman to turn out for the current Ranji Trophy champions’ upcoming Irani Cup tie against…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar’s journey to becoming the ‘Little Master’ is a story of talent, discipline and unyielding passion for cricket.Born in Mumbai on April 24, 1973, Sachin grew up with a love for cricket inspired by his elder brother, Ajit. At just eleven, Sachin enrolled in the MRF Pace Foundation with dreams of becoming…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith praised India’s premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, on Monday. Having played 109 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 67 T20Is for Australia, Smith shared his insights on facing Bumrah in various formats.“He’s a fantastic bowler, whether I’m up against him with the new ball, a slightly older ball, or even the…
NEW DELHI: The most celebrated love story of Virat Kohli, Indian cricket‘s superstar, and Anushka Sharma, one of Bollywood’s most successful actresses, began in 2013 during a professional engagement.They met while filming an advertisement for a shampoo brand. Virat, known for his aggressive and passionate demeanor on the field, and Anushka, celebrated for her grace…
NEW DELHI: India’s star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant disclosed that his successful partnership with Shubman Gill on the field is a reflection of their camaraderie off the field. This partnership was crucial during the team’s second innings in the opening Test against Bangladesh.Despite a lackluster performance from both players in the first innings, they turned things…
NEW DELHI: The pitch curators at the Chepauk came up with a perfect and balanced strip for the first India vs Bangladesh that saw a good competition with bat and ball.While the start of the Test saw assistance for the seamers, the surface aided the spinners as well throughout the Test. The third day of…
MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant (File photo) NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant had an emotional return to Test cricket after a long gap of 632 days as he fired a sizzling second-innings ton in India’s clinical win over Bangladesh in the Chepauk Test.With the impressive century, Pant also equalled legendary MS Dhoni‘s record for most…
