‘Misleading’: PCB blasts media reports claiming rescheduling of 2025 ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday issued a strong rebuttal against recent media reports alleging potential date changes for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year. The board emphasized that the tournament remains a top priority and venue preparations are on track.The PCB clarified that…

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Indian opener Smriti Mandhana moves to third in ICC ODI rankings for women | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In the latest release of the ICC ODI rankings for women, India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has ascended to the third position, marking a one-spot advancement with a total of 738 rating points. This development positions her as the premier Indian batter in the 50-over format. Concurrently, India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has maintained her…

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‘He’s a nightmare!’: For Ricky Ponting, this India pacer is ‘the best’ and getting better year on year | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the best multi-format bowler over the last five or six years. Despite concerns over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from injuries, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.“I’ve said it for a long time, he’s probably been the best multi-format…

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Robin Uthappa opens up on battle with depression, says ‘was ashamed of who I had become as a human being’

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Robin Uthappa on Tuesday publicly addressed his past struggles with depression, aiming to destigmatize mental health conversations and encourage others to seek help. In a social media post, Uthappa revealed his personal experience with the debilitating condition, stating that his battle with depression was more challenging than any faced on…

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Wasim Akram’s wife teases Pakistan bowling great with his bald picture on wedding anniversary | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram and his wife Shaniera Akram recently celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on August 19th, 2024.The couple, known for their active presence on social media, marked the occasion with a public declaration of love and appreciation, infused with their characteristic humour.Shaniera initiated the online celebration with a playful jab…

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‘Put me in a Test match, I am ready’: India spinner R Sai Kishore declares ahead of Duleep Trophy | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As the Duleep Trophy is set to commence on September 5, spinner R Sai Kishore has boldly declared his readiness for Test cricket, positioning himself as a top contender for the Indian Test squad. The tournament, to be held in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marks the start of India’s…

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Jasprit Bumrah: ‘Jasprit Bumrah should not chase captaincy’: Former Pakistan cricketer on Indian star’s fast bowlers in leadership roles comment | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has responded to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah‘s comments regarding the lack of opportunities for pace bowlers in leadership roles. In an interview last month, Bumrah expressed his belief that fast bowlers could make excellent captains, citing the successful captaincies of Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, who led…

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