NEW DELHI: On the hallowed grounds of Old Trafford, where Shane Warne delivered his iconic “Ball of the Century” in 1993, Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya produced a delivery of similar artistry to dismiss England’s Harry Brook on the second day of the first Test.Brook, who had reached a half-century and appeared set for a…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s exceptional performance during India’s previous tour of Australia has left a lasting impression on batting legend Matthew Hayden. The former Australian opener believes that Pant’s “muscle memory and thirst for victory” will make him a crucial player for the Indian team when they embark on their upcoming five-Test series in Australia…
NEW DELHI: Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav publicly praised Rohit Sharma, referring to his predecessor as “Mumbai cha Raja (King of Mumbai)” in response to Rohit’s recent Instagram post. The post featured Rohit preparing for the CEAT Cricket Awards, where he was honoured as the International Cricketer of the Year for his excellence across all…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan asserted their dominance on day two of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, declaring their first innings at a formidable 448-6. This left the visitors with a daunting task, trailing by 421 runs at stumps.Resuming their innings at 158-4, Pakistan capitalized on the favourable batting conditions, with Mohammad Rizwan and Saud…
NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made an announcement on Thursday, revealing that Lord’s, often referred to as the ‘home of cricket’, is set to witness a historic event in 2026.The iconic venue will host its first-ever women’s Test match, featuring the national teams of India and England. This groundbreaking fixture will…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is undergoing leadership changes with the conclusion of Indra Nooyi‘s tenure as the first female independent director and the upcoming election for a new chairman.Nooyi, former PepsiCo head, completed her six-year term last month, marking the end of a significant chapter for the ICC. Her appointment in 2018…
NEW DELHI: The 26th edition of the annual Ceat Cricket Awards Ceremony, held in Mumbai on Wednesday, celebrated the achievements of Indian cricketers for both individual brilliance and team spirit.While the event saw numerous prominent figures from the cricketing world, a heartwarming interaction between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer stole the pre-ceremony spotlight across social…
NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the significant role that luck plays in determining the outcomes of major cricket matches. Reflecting on India’s recent ICC campaigns, Dravid pointed to the team’s defeat in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and their subsequent victory in the T20 World Cup…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach and cricket legend Rahul Dravid humorously hinted at a possible Bollywood stint during an awards function, suggesting he might play himself in his biopic if the money is good. He shared this during a Q&A session, showcasing his characteristic wit. The session followed his recent achievement of leading the…
NEW DELHI: In a rare and exhilarating moment during the second day’s play of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan completed an all-run four, showcasing their agility and understanding at the crease. This unusual feat highlighted a dominant partnership that helped Pakistan reach 256/4 at lunch on…
