Mitchell Starc talks to Harshit Rana on Day 2 of the first Test in Perth on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers finishing their follow-throughs close to the batters after bowling a bouncer with a few words is as old as the game itself.Some batters keep their…
Faf du Plessis (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction, expressing excitement and uncertainty about the proceedings. Du Plessis, a seasoned IPL campaigner, has represented franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), and…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s devastating spell on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth left former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram in awe.While commentating during the match, the fast bowling legend was so impressed that he nearly jumped from his seat and referred to Bumrah as the “best fast bowler” in the world.“He…
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket in Perth. (AP Photo) On dramatic Day 1, captain Bumrah stars with 4-wicket haul to leave Oz gasping for air as India fight fire with fire after being bowled out for 150; hosts reeling at 67/7India captain Jasprit Bumrah showed ample evidence of the endless spirit…
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Live Score: India took control of the proceedings Debutant Nathan McSweeney (10) got a nip-backer and DRS ruled him leg before. Usman Khawaja (8) just froze in his crease once Bumrah decided to square him up by coming round the wicket. Virat Kohli, who had earlier dropped Marnus Labuschagne ( 2 off 52…
Baroda coach Mukund Parmar clearly remembers a phone call from his captain Krunal Pandya after his side conceded first innings lead to Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals last season, and were knocked out of India’s premier domestic competition. Krunal, who was missing with injury, made a promise to Parmar in February. “I will play…
Nitish Kumar Reddy, making his debut in the Test match against Australia, admitted to feeling slightly anxious about Perth’s reputation as a bowler-friendly venue. However, he managed to overcome his nerves by remembering a piece of advice from head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the first innings at the Optus Stadium, Nitish played a composed knock,…
NEW DELHI: “Oh! Knocks him over, gets his first wicket,” Commentator Harsha Bhogle erupted in joy as Travis Head, an omnipresent nemesis of Team India, started walking off, keeping his head down in dismay.On the receiving end of Bhogle’s plaudits was debutant Harshit Rana, who had completely outfoxed the Australian batting maestro with the work…
Mitchell Starc (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: On the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, an unprecedented 17 wickets fell, giving the blockbuster series a chaotic start.With the quicks wreaking havoc on a grassy and bouncy Optus Stadium track, batters looked clueless and helpless but Australian senior pacer Mitchell Starc defended…
Mohammad Abbas (Photo by Shaun Roy/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Experienced Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas on Friday equalled legend Imran Khan‘s record of 13 ten-wicket hauls in first-class cricket. Abbas achieved the feat during the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy‘s fifth round.Representing Lahore Blues, Abbas put up an impressive performance, taking six wickets for 39 runs in 22 overs,…
