NEW DELHI: Former head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday reunited with India captain Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli at the Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the first Test against New Zealand starting on October 16 in Bengaluru.Even after stepping down as head coach, Dravid remains a revered figure in Indian cricket, and his presence…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan continue to endure criticism from former cricketers following their heavy defeat to England in the first Test in Multan. Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has now launched scathing attack on Test skipper Shan Masood, though he did not mention him by name.At an event in Pakistan, Younis criticized Masood’s captaincy, stating that…
Michael Vaughan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ever since Pakistan crashed to an innings and 47 runs defeat against England in the first Test in Multan, their backlash refuses to take a backseat. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also weighed in on the issue and called the current Pakistan side the worst he…
Mahela Jayawardene. (Mumbai Indians Photo) NEW DELHI: Mahela Jayawardene is back as Mumbai Indians head coach. The former Sri Lanka captain held the position from 2017 to 2022 before he took up Global Head of Cricket role with the franchise. Jayawardene, Head Coach, Mumbai Indians, said, “My journey within the MI family has always been…
NEW DELHI: Rising Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar secured the team’s behind-the-scenes ‘Impact Fielder’ Award for his outstanding performance during the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh.Washington edged out Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag for the accolade. Fielding coach T Dilip praised Washington’s remarkable improvement, noting he appeared as a “different” player regarding his fielding.Sanju Samson’s…
England and Pakistan players shake hands after the match in Multan. (Reuters Photo MULTAN: Australia pace legend Dennis Lillee denounced a pitch in Pakistan as a “graveyard for bowlers” in 1980, but more than 40 years later little has changed.Lillee vented his anger after toiling for 21 wicketless overs in Faisalabad in a turgid draw.All…
NEW DELHI: India’s star allrounder Hardik Pandya showcased a heartfelt gesture that won the admiration of fans during the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday. After India posted a massive total of 297/6 in 20 overs, Pandya took his place on the field, positioned at the boundary ropes. It was here…
Hardik Pandya during the third T20I in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo)( NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Hardik Pandya for his performance in India’s T20I series against Bangladesh on his YouTube channel. Chopra noted Pandya’s significant comeback after overcoming personal and professional challenges.In the third T20I match in Hyderabad, Pandya was crucial in securing…
NEW DELHI: The second Test between Pakistan and Australia in Sharjah in 2002 remains one of the most one-sided encounters in Test cricket history, with Australia securing victory by an innings and 198 runs within just two days.This was the second match of a three-Test series, played on the dry and challenging Sharjah pitch.This was…
