Ricky Ponting feels this batter can surpass Sachin Tendulkar record for most runs in Test cricket | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Joe Root could surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s record of Test runs, provided the Englishman maintains his current form and hunger for the next four years. Root recently crossed the 12,000-run mark during the Edgbaston Test against the West Indies, becoming the seventh batter to achieve this milestone in…

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Abar Ahmed aiming to establish himself as Pakistan’s ‘main spinner’ ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has declared his ambition to become Pakistan’s leading spin option ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, commencing on August 21st in Rawalpindi.Despite being selected for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, Abrar did not participate in any matches. His last international appearance was in July 2023 during a…

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‘Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be….’: Jay Shah on their Duleep Trophy absence | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently addressed speculation regarding the potential participation of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Shah clarified that the board does not deem it necessary for the seasoned duo to participate in the domestic tournament.While acknowledging the significance of the Duleep Trophy as…

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VVS Laxman likely to extend his term as head of National Cricket Academy: Report | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: VVS Laxman, the former Indian batting maestro, is poised to extend his tenure as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for at least another year, according to a report from ESPNcricinfo. This decision ensures continuity at the helm of India’s premier cricket development institution.Laxman’s initial three-year contract, which began…

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