NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday surprised fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium when he came out to roll his arm over for Purani Delhi 6 in the Delhi Premier League opener against South Delhi Superstarz.In a rare turn of events, Pant was seen bowling in professional cricket although he did bowl…
NEW DELHI: Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood has acknowledged that the team is eager to secure a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series victory on home soil, as it remains the only unfulfilled objective for them.Australia’s recent record against India at home has been disappointing. Despite a 2-0 triumph in the 2014/15 series, they have struggled to reclaim the…
NEW DELHI: South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged the team’s hard work in securing a 40-run victory over West Indies in the second Test, clinching the series 1-0. This win extends South Africa’s impressive streak to 10 consecutive series triumphs against the Caribbean side in the longest format of the game.The Proteas’ bowling attack…
Rishabh Pant‘s debut in the Delhi Premier League on Saturday may not have set the ground on fire, but one shot off the bat of ‘Purani Dilli-6‘ skipper once again left the fans in awe of the wicketkeeper-batsman. After being put in to bat by South Delhi Superstarz captain Ayush Badoni, the Purani Delhi team…
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has decided to take a two-month hiatus to rejuvenate himself as he prepares for the upcoming challenge of securing the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in the latter part of the year.Having recently concluded his debut participation in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States, Cummins has been allowed…
NEW DELHI: Delhi cricket has finally got a showpiece event. The inaugural Delhi Premier League T20 got underway with a glitzy opening ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday evening. The tournament couldn’t have asked for a better opening than having Rishabh Pant taking the field. The concert of Badshah and Sonam Bajwa to…
Keshav Maharaj‘s three-wicket spell propelled South Africa to a 40-run triumph against West Indies in the second Test in Georgetown on Saturday. This achievement also made Maharaj the most prolific spin bowler in South Africa’s cricket history.The Proteas sealed the victory within three days, dismissing West Indies for 222 after setting a target of 263…
NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant marked his return to competitive cricket with a measured performance in his Delhi Premier League (DPL) debut on Saturday. Representing Purani Dilli 6, Pant, who captained the side, scored 35 runs off 32 deliveries against South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.While the knock fell short of the explosive…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik recently found himself at the centre of a humorous social media exchange, highlighting the occasional pitfalls of celebrity resemblance. A fan, mistaking Karthik for Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey, congratulated the cricketer for his performance in Massey’s latest film, “Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba“.The romantic thriller, released on Netflix on…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder and current coach of Oval Invincibles Tom Moody revisited the site of his 1999 Cricket World Cup triumph as he prepared his team for The Hundred final at Lord’s Stadium. Seeking to secure consecutive titles with the Invincibles, Moody’s return to the historic venue 25 years after his World Cup…
