Cricket

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable restraint and determination, scoring a gritty 56 runs against Bangladesh in challenging seaming conditions in Chennai on Thursday. The young opener believes that such experiences will contribute to his growth as a versatile and resilient player in the future.Jaiswal’s crucial half-century and his valuable 62-run partnership with left-handed teammate…

NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment unfolded as a fan held up a unique poster featuring Virat Kohli and Babar Azam side by side during a Pakistan One Day Cup 2024 match in Faisalabad. The poster, depicting a scene from the T20 World Cup 2021 where Kohli and Babar interacted on the field, captured the mutual…

NEW DELHI: Tom Latham and Kane Williamson spearheaded New Zealand‘s comeback with impressive half-centuries on the rain-interrupted second day of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Black Caps ended the day at 255-4, trailing by just 50 runs.Latham made the most of favorable batting conditions and scored 70 off 111 balls. Williamson…

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said that he opted for an aggressive batting approach on the red soil pitch in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The strategy paid off as Ashwin produced a brilliant century, helping India recover from a difficult position.”It’s an old Chennai surface with a bit of bounce and…

NEW DELHI: Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya showcased his red-ball cricket practice on Thursday, sharing the experience with his fans via social media.The 30-year-old last played a Test match for India back in 2018 against England. He turned to X to post a video showing himself batting and bowling with a red ball.In his 11…

NEW DELHI: On the opening day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Ashwin played a pivotal role in rescuing his team from a top-order collapse. Ashwin’s unbeaten 102 off 112 balls was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring 10 boundaries and two towering sixes. Jadeja, nearing his own century at 86*, offered steady…

NEW DELHI: The top-ranked Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin reached an extraordinary feat during the opening day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai on Thursday.He accomplished the rare distinction of being only the second player ever to amass 1000 runs and claim 100 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC).Ashwin joined…

NEW DELHI: Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin rose to the occasion and bailed India out of the precarious position on the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.Ashwin stepped onto the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when India were staring down the barrel having lost six wickets for just 144 runs. The…

NEW DELHI: India resumed their test cricket campaign following a 4-1 series victory against England in March. The team, currently leading the World Test Championship rankings, aims to reach the final for the third consecutive time.Ahead of the first test match against Bangladesh, Indian players were seen practicing on the field in Chennai. During the…

NEW DELHI: Put into bat by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain the famed Indian top order was rocked early in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday.And it was young right-arm medium pacer Hasan Mahmud who justified his captain’s decision to bowl first as there was moisture in the Chepauk wicket in overcast…