NEW DELHI: India umpire Anil Choudhary recently shared his thoughts on the reviewing skills of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is often hailed as one of the greatest for his razor-sharp judgment from behind the stumps. During an engaging discussion on the 2 Sloggers podcast, Choudhary touched upon the popular joke that DRS, which officially…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has taken on the position of team mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants. He expressed his excitement about this new role, stating, it’s the start of something “very, very special.”The Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed performance in the IPL since their debut in 2022. With…
In the latest update of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings, batting legend Virat Kohli has ascended two places to eighth, while captain Rohit Sharma has dropped one spot to sixth. Another Indian, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has moved to seventh place. England’s veteran batter Joe Root retains his position at the top, with teammate Harry…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that “well-rested” India stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah should have been included in the first round of the Duleep Trophy. The tournament, marking the opener of India’s domestic season on September 5, will take place in Bengaluru and Anantapur. The format has shifted from a zonal…
Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter, has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old told ‘The Times of London’ that his success in white-ball cricket exceeded his expectations, but he was disappointed with his inability to handle the intensity of Test cricket. Malan played 22 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 62 T20 internationals for…
NEW DELHI: Yash Dhull, a promising 21-year-old cricketer who previously captained India’s U-19 team, is making a cautious return to the field in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. He had a congenital heart condition that required surgical intervention, which was promptly addressed after being discovered during a routine…
Going in to bat on the fifth day of the first Test against Bangladesh after conceding a 117-run lead in the first innings, Pakistan had all ten wickets in hand. It made the draw the most likely of the three results. But much to the disappointment of Pakistan fans, the home team surrendered tamely and…
The West Indies triumphed with an eight-wicket victory over South Africa on Tuesday, sealing a 3-0 T20 International series sweep in a rain-affected match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 42 off 24 balls, supported by Nicholas Pooran‘s rapid 35 off 13 deliveries. Set a revised…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson anticipates a mixed reception for India’s Virat Kohli from Australian crowds during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to Lawson, Kohli’s fierce competitive nature could paint him as a “faux villain,” contrasting with the more amiable Jasprit Bumrah. This dynamic adds a new layer of intrigue as India strive…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran all-rounder, will continue to play and represent Bangladesh until proven guilty, despite his involvement in a First Information Report (FIR) related to a murder case amid recent unrest. This decision comes following a legal notice demanding his immediate removal from all…
