The Indian machinery for the first Test against Bangladesh, beginning September 19, looked much well oiled in their practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the squad had an intensive training session at the Chepauk stadium, with every member of the 16-man squad present for the practice.Virat…
NEW DELHI: The unforgettable incident in Multan in 2004, where Rahul Dravid, standing in as captain for the injured Sourav Ganguly, declared India’s innings with Sachin Tendulkar left stranded on 194 not out, remains a significant moment of tension between two cricketing legends in the minds of fans.Former India opener Aakash Chopra, who was part…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stirred excitement on Monday with a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic bowling action. The post, part of a “10-year challenge“, features a side-by-side comparison of Bumrah’s bowling action from 2014 to 2024. While years have passed, fans were captivated by the striking resemblance in his…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli enjoys an immense global fan following, making him one of the most popular cricketers of all time. Kohli has garnered admiration from fans across various countries, transcending cricket’s traditional boundaries.A recent display of Kohli’s widespread popularity was seen in Pakistan during the Champions One-Day Cup 2024 match between Stallions and Markhors,…
NEW DELHI: Pakistani cricket legend Inzamam-ul-Haq, famously known as “Inzi”, is widely considered one of the most gifted and graceful batsmen in the sport’s history. Known for his calm demeanour, impeccable timing, and ability to anchor an innings, Inzamam played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s cricketing successes during the 1990s and 2000s. However, there was…
NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma has a chance to etch his name further into the record books as India prepare to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. The series, starting on September 19th at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, marks the first Test assignment for newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.Rohit, enjoying a fruitful…
NEW DELHI: Australia have put 19-year-old fast bowler Mahli Beardman on standby for the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against England, team management announced on Monday. Beardman has limited experience in senior professional cricket, having bowled just six overs at the level.Beardman gained attention after being named player of the match during the Under-19 World…
NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, earned the nickname ‘Punter‘ early in his cricketing career.The origin of the nickname is tied to Ponting’s love for betting on horse races and greyhounds, a common pastime in Australia.In Australian slang, a “punter” is someone who places bets, especially on horse races, which made it a…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team held yet another extensive training session at Chepauk in Chennai on Monday in preparation for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19. All 16 squad members participated in the session. The team resumed their training after a day off, marking their third session since arriving last week.Virat Kohli…
NEW DELHI: For a 17-year-old being greeted by superstar Virat Kohli with a bow and folded hands is stuff of wild dreams.But for Sarfaraz Khan, the unimaginable came true when Kohli’s gesture for him put the young batter on cloud nine.It was April 29, 2015 and Sarfaraz had just scored a cracking 21-ball 45 for…
