NEW DELHI: Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto recently followed in the footsteps of Indian captain Rohit Sharma by sleeping beside his trophy after a historic Test series sweep. Bangladesh achieved a remarkable 2-0 victory over Pakistan, their first-ever Test series win against their South Asian rivals. This triumph, secured with a six-wicket win in Rawalpindi,…
NEW DELHI: Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, both former Indian captains and head coaches, participated in a seminar at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.The seminar focused on various aspects of managing a game on the field, and the two veterans shared their insights with the match referees in attendance, PTI reported.The seminar…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood has addressed the recent speculations about a potential rift between him and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The rumors began circulating after Afridi was not included in the playing eleven for the second Test match against Bangladesh.The speculation intensified when a video clip from the first Test surfaced, showing…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to launch its 2024-25 domestic cricket season with the commencement of the Duleep Trophy on September 5th, 2024. This prestigious red-ball tournament will serve as a key platform for players to prepare for the upcoming international calendar, which features a significant number…
NEW DELHI: The Duleep Trophy, a prestigious domestic cricket tournament in India, will kick off its first round on Thursday without some key players who have been sidelined due to injuries. Among the notable absentees is wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been ruled out after sustaining a groin injury during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu…
NEW DELHI: Australia delivered a dominant performance in their T20 international against Scotland at Edinburgh, chasing down the target of 156 in a mere 9.4 overs. The victory was fueled by a record-breaking opening partnership and a relentless display of power hitting.Travis Head emerged as the star of the show, smashing a blistering 80 runs…
NEW DELHI: Australia, in a jaw-dropping display of power hitting, set a new world record for the highest-ever Powerplay score in T20 Internationals, amassing 113/1 against Scotland at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh on Wednesday.Chasing Scotland’s total of 154/9, Australia came out with an aggressive intent right from the start. Travis Head was the…
NEW DELHI: Randhir Singh, a prominent figure in Indian sports administration and a former international shooter, has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to prioritize sending their strongest cricket teams to the Asian Games. He believes that this move is crucial for elevating cricket’s stature within Asia and on the global…
NEW DELHI: England Test captain Ben Stokes has expressed his approval of Brendon McCullum‘s new role as the head coach for all formats of the England cricket team. This decision comes after a period of two years during which England had separate coaches for their red-ball and white-ball teams.The change in coaching structure was prompted…
NEW DELHI: Brendon McCullum‘s transformative impact on England’s Test team has earned him an expanded role as head coach across all formats, a move met with optimism by stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope. Announced on Tuesday, McCullum’s extended contract through 2027 signals England’s commitment to his leadership and their belief in his ability to replicate…
