NEW DELHI: After a long hiatus following a severe car accident, Rishabh Pant is set to make his highly anticipated return to Test cricket for India’s series opener against Bangladesh on September 19th in Chennai.Pant’s journey back to the field has been nothing short of remarkable. His determination and hard work during rehabilitation have earned…
Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, believes that even at the age of 75, he still requires an introduction at events celebrating his life and achievements.Despite retiring from the game 40 years ago, Gavaskar appreciates being introduced, as it allows him to hear positive things said about him.During the official release…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction for Season 18 is anticipated to be held in November, likely during the third or fourth week, as indicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to IPL franchises.The auction is expected to take place in a foreign location, with the Middle East being…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, two quintessential Delhiites known for their aggressive approach in intense situations, recently sat down for an unconventional chat curated by the BCCI.During the conversation, they discovered that despite their similarities, they both find inner strength from their faith in the divine when facing extraordinary challenges.Gambhir recalled how chanting…
NEW DELHI: The England Cricket Regulator has imposed a fine of 100,000 pounds ($132,190) on Essex County Cricket Club after the club admitted to failing to address systemic racism and discrimination between 2001 and 2010. The charge was brought against Essex in June following an investigation by the independent Cricket Regulator, which operates separately from…
NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…
NEW DELHI: Steve Waugh, a former Australian captain, believes that the performances of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will be crucial for India’s success in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy will feature five matches between India and Australia, taking place in Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.The series…
NEW DELHI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized on Wednesday the importance of maintaining a good relationship with senior players like captain Rohit Sharma and prominent batsman Virat Kohli to take Indian cricket forward.Gambhir, who recently replaced Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup, has previously shared the Indian dressing room with Kohli, Rohit, and Ravichandran…
