NEW DELHI: Shabbir Ahmed, a former fast bowler, has stepped down from his position as a regional coach at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His decision was driven by the deplorable conditions prevalent at the grassroots level of cricket in the country.In his resignation letter, Shabbir, who served as the head coach in the Dera…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan‘s celebration after his younger brother, Musheer Khan, scored a vital century in the Duleep Trophy match on Thursday was a heartwarming display of brotherly pride. Musheer’s ton, which anchored India B to a solid 202/7 at stumps on Day 1, was a significant moment for the Khan family. As Musheer reached…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli recently provided a positive health update following concerns about his well-being after a viral video showed him struggling to walk.In a new clip, Kambli reassured his fans and well-wishers that he is “fit and fine.” The video, reportedly from a gathering with his schoolmate Ricky Couto and First…
NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball cricket faces a period of transition as captain Jos Buttler continues to recover from a right calf injury, ruling him out of the upcoming T20 series against Australia. While Buttler’s availability for the subsequent ODI series remains uncertain, head coach Brendon McCullum has outlined his vision to revitalize both the team…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket has had numerous momentous feats over the decades, but few stand as tall as the hat-tricks claimed by the nation’s intrepid bowlers across the three formats of the gentlemen’s game.In the long Indian cricket history, there have only been nine instances where the bowlers have claimed hat-tricks. Three of them…
NEW DELHI: England are seeking clarity regarding the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan amid reports that matches might be relocated to another country due to construction work at the proposed venues. The three-match series, scheduled to start in Multan on October 7, could face changes with Karachi and Rawalpindi potentially being problematic due to renovations…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan player and national selector Kamran Akmal has criticized the national team management, including past and present captains, for their lack of confidence in spinners during home Test series.According to Akmal, spinners in Pakistan have been consistently marginalized and denied adequate opportunities to demonstrate their abilities over the past three years.His comments…
NEW DELHI: The first cricketer ever to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greats in Indian cricket.The little master had an illustrious career spanning 16 years where he featured in 125 Tests for the country.Gavaskar, who was predominantly a Test player, was also part of 108 ODIs where he…
NEW DELHI: Musheer Khan on Thursday showcased his batting prowess with an unbeaten century, propelling India B to 202 for seven on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.The Musheer ton came after India A bowlers had reduced his side to 94 for seven in bowling-friendly conditions. The 19-year-old focused…
NEW DELHI: All-rounder Axar Patel staged India D’s comeback with a counter-attacking 86 after a shaky start and then chipped in with two vital wickets against India C on the first day of the Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Thursday. India D struggled early on, collapsing to 48 for six, before Axar’s efforts raised…
