Six Gulf powers convene in Dubai (ILT20 Photo) NEW DELHI: Representatives from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and hosts UAE convened in Dubai on Saturday to deliberate strategies for advancing cricket across the Gulf. The meeting emphasised the collective vision of promoting the sport through a unified approach, leveraging the success of the ILT20…
Sameer Rizvi (Photo credit: BCCI Domestic) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ new recruit Sameer Rizvi pulled off a mad show on Saturday, smashing a jaw-dropping 97-ball 201 not out in an Under-23 State A Trophy match. The UP captain was at his unbelievable best, smoking the Tripura bowlers to all corners of the park. With the…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has expressed support for Virat Kohli amid his current form challenges, predicting that Kohli will conclude the series against Australia with a total of three centuries. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence in Melbourne on December 26. Despite scoring a…
Sam Konstas (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: A day after being picked by the Australian selectors for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas had a disappointing outing as he was dismissed for a three-ball duck in the Big Bash League clash in Sydney. Konstas’s last innings before a potential Test debut…
Sam Konstas (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Teenage batting sensation Sam Konstas has expressed his joy and gratitude after being named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The 19-year-old is on the verge of a historic Test debut. Konstas received the life-changing news while practicing in…
NEW DELHI: Punjab’s Anmolpreet Singh created history as he smashed the fastest List A century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Ahmedabad on Saturday.This incredible knock ranks as the third-fastest List A century overall, trailing only Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk (29…
Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement decision surprised not only fans but also his long-time teammate Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a rain-affected draw.“I got to know about it…
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi chose to field first after winning the toss in their match against Zimbabwe. Shahidi cited the new pitch and the potential for moisture in the morning as key factors influencing his decision. Afghanistan have made two changes to their lineup, with Bilal Sami making his debut and Fareed Ahmad Malik coming…
Kuwait’s Meet Bhavsar during the match against Oman. (ILT20 Photo) Kuwait defeated Oman by three wickets in a thrilling encounter to finish second in the points table of the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship, securing a place in the final against the UAE on Saturday. The closely contested win allowed Kuwait to edge past Saudi Arabia…
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Ritika Sajdeh. Taking to Instagram, Rohit expressed his love and gratitude in an emotional note. Rohit and Ritika, who tied the knot on December 13, 2015, are parents to two…
