When Mysore Warriors took the field against Namma Shivamogga side in their Maharaja Trophy match, there was a familiar surname in the Mysore team’s lineup — Samit Dravid. Son of India’s batting legend and former coach, Rahul Dravid, Samit made his Maharaja Trophy debut on Thursday, which understandably got the fans excited and it exhibited…
NEW DELHI: One of the most prominent and successful cricketers in the world, Virat Kohli is known for his aggressive batting style, leadership qualities, and consistency across all formats of the game with an indelible mark on cricket.Virat’s passion for the game and relentless pursuit of excellence have made him one of the most respected…
NEW DELHI: Shamar Joseph took five wickets in his maiden Test match played at home, but South Africa responded with 17 wickets lost on Thursday’s thrilling first day of the second and final Test at Providence, Guyana.The Proteas elected to bat first, and fast bowler Joseph’s five for thirty-three spearheaded the destruction of the opposition…
The Irish government has announced plans to construct a national cricket stadium at the national sports campus located in Blanchardstown, close to Dublin. The stadium will be utilized to host matches during the 2030 Twenty20 World Cup, which Ireland will co-host alongside England and Scotland.According to the government’s statement, the initial phase of the facility’s…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: In a boost to the inaugural Delhi Premier League T20, India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has confirmed his participation in the opening match of the season on Aug 17. Pant will be turning out Purani Delhi 6 against South Delhi Superstarz, led by Ayush Badoni, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday evening.Purani Delhi…
NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan, a former member of parliament under the previous government in Bangladesh, has been cleared to join the national team for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Despite his political affiliations, Shakib is known for his unwavering support for the younger players in the team, according to Bangladesh’s spin coach Mushtaq…
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…
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…
