LUCKNOW: Seasoned spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian became catalysts of Rest of India‘s sudden middle-order collapse that saw them lose six wickets for only 23 runs on Friday, putting Mumbai within sniffing distance of an Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran‘s heroic 191.In reply to Mumbai’s first innings score of 537, RoI…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed strong support for a new rule change in Indian Premier League (IPL) that could potentially benefit MS Dhoni, allowing the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain to continue playing in the IPL beyond 2024. Under this rule, players who have not represented the Indian national team…
NEW DELHI: Sledging has been a hallmark of the India vs Australia Test cricket rivalry, adding a layer of intensity to their encounters. Australian teams, known for their aggressive on-field tactics, often employed verbal exchanges to unsettle opponents.India, initially more restrained, began to respond in kind, especially under captains like Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli,…
NEW DELHI: Social media has erupted with heated reactions following a controversial runout decision in India’s opening Women’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand.The incident took centre stage on the last ball of the 14th over of the encounter on Friday. New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr pushed the ball to long-off and began running for…
(Photo credit: @WHITE_FERNS) DUBAI: A completely out of sorts India were trumped by opposition skipper Sophie Devine‘s flamboyant batting and tactical astuteness as New Zealand powered to 58-run win in a lopsided Women’s T20 World Cup game here on Friday. The ‘White Ferns’ also put an end to their 10-match losing streak with their biggest…
NEW DELHI: In an unusual turn of events at the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Friday, Amelia Kerr was declared not out by the on-field umpires despite being short of her crease, as they had already signalled the end of the over.The incident unfolded when Kerr hit…
NEW DELHI: The drama unfolded during the India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Friday. India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur was left unsatisfied when her team was denied a run out.The controversial moment caused a dramatic scene on the field. Harmanpreet expressed her disagreement with the decision, which did not go…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and selector Jatin Paranjape lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his attacking brand of cricket during the home Test series against Bangladesh, particularly the Kanpur Test.The 52-year-old, who has represented Mumbai at domestic level, said that the second Test of the series will be seen as an “inflection point” in Indian…
Kamran Akmal and Gautam Gambhir (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal recently expressed his admiration for current Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, calling him “like a brother,” while also praising the legendary MS Dhoni for his exceptional mentality and career. In an interview with CricBlog, Akmal opened up on his relationship with…
NEW DELHI: Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, on Friday made an impressive debut for Delhi in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy against Manipur, scoring a notable 49-run knock. Aaryavir’s knock helped Delhi secure a comfortable six-wicket victory in Pondicherry.Playing in the U-19 one-day tournament, Aaryavir showcased impressive batting skills, building on his…
