NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Shubman Gill’s plans for the Duleep Trophy were thwarted in dramatic fashion. Despite his strong performance, Gill found himself undone by a brilliant delivery from pacer Navdeep Saini during the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.Having already struck three boundaries…
NEW DELHI: England‘s stand-in captain Ollie Pope marked a significant milestone in Test cricket history on Friday. Playing his 49th Test match, Pope became the first cricketer to score his first seven Test centuries against different teams.Pope’s milestone century led England on the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval,…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s introduction to international cricket was characterized not only by his extraordinary talent but also by his fiery demeanor on the field. His fierce competitiveness, boldness, and refusal to back down from any confrontation—whether with opponents or spectators—quickly became defining traits.One of the most infamous incidents highlighting Virat’s temperament occurred during India’s…
NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of Rahul Dravid as Head Coach on a multi-year contract. Dravid, a former Indian captain and coach, will begin his tenure immediately. He will be joining Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise’s cricketing strategy.Dravid returns to the Royals after previously…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan cricket team endured a humiliating Test series defeat against Bangladesh, sparking widespread criticism from both fans and experts. The team’s performance in both matches was below par, with the bowlers receiving particularly harsh criticism.As a result of these losses, Pakistan’s prospects of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final have…
NEW DELHI: In an unexpected turn of events, a pitch invader on Friday rushed onto the field and touched Ruturaj Gaikwad’s feet during the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash between India C and India D at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur. Gaikwad, leading India C, was caught off guard but remained composed as the fan expressed…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel, who famously took a historic 10-wicket haul against India in 2021, on Friday shared his thoughts on the limited opportunities he has had to play Test cricket since that landmark achievement. New Zealand’s home conditions, which favor seamers, often limit the chances for spinners to showcase their skills….
NEW DELHI: India D, led by Shreyas Iyer, extended their lead to 202 runs against India C on the second day of their Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Friday.Iyer scored 54 off 44 balls and Devdutt Padikkal made 56 off 70 balls, aiding in building a steady score. At stumps, India D were 206/8…
NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope, playing on his home turf at the Oval, rediscovered his batting touch and scored his first century as England’s captain during the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka on Friday.Prior to this match, Pope had struggled with the bat, accumulating only 30 runs in four innings since taking…
NEW DELHI: England speedster Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to a right elbow injury. The 34-year-old had already missed the final two matches of England’s three-Test series against Sri Lanka because of a right thigh muscle strain.A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday…
