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Pat Cummins (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins highlighted the need to contain Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He described Pant as a major game-changer for India. The five-match Test series begins on November 22 in Perth.Pant has been a crucial player for India, especially noted for his aggressive…

Magical Ashwin bags six, Jadeja snares three as India thump Bangladesh by 280 runsCHENNAI: In a few years’ time, when we will look back at the India vs Bangladesh Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the September of 2024, we will remember it as the ‘Ashwin Test’.From the second session of the first day…

CHENNAI: R Ashwin is in a happy space. On Sunday at his home ground, he equalled one of his heroes Shane Warne on the five-wicket haul count in Tests. Ashwin’s 37th five-wicket haul was one of the many records that he has achieved in an international career of 13 years, and there’s one still that…

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his explosive batting and is equally celebrated for his lively on-field antics. His playful demeanor and expressive reactions have become a source of entertainment for fans. Be it his animated conversations with teammates, or his humorous exchanges with opposition players, Rohit’s antics showcase his relaxed yet…

Rishabh Pant celebrates his century with Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: During India’s opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, making a comeback after almost two years, added some humor to the game. On Day 3 of the second innings, Pant was heard on the stump mic advising the Bangladesh team on…

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar was primarily known for his incredible batting, but his bowling was an underrated aspect of his game. Although he wasn’t a frontline bowler, he contributed significantly as a part-time bowler.Tendulkar was known for his versatility, as he could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, which made him a useful option for…

NEW DELHI: The 1996 Sahara Cup final at the Toronto Cricket Club stands out as one of the most memorable encounters between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. This match was the culmination of a five-match series, drawing significant attention due to the intense rivalry and high stakes.India started the series with a convincing 8-wicket victory in…

Sarfraz Khan (Photo credit: X) MUMBAI: In what will be a big boost for Mumbai, the BCCI is likely to release Sarfaraz Khan from the national squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, in order to enable the batsman to turn out for the current Ranji Trophy champions’ upcoming Irani Cup tie against…

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar’s journey to becoming the ‘Little Master’ is a story of talent, discipline and unyielding passion for cricket.Born in Mumbai on April 24, 1973, Sachin grew up with a love for cricket inspired by his elder brother, Ajit. At just eleven, Sachin enrolled in the MRF Pace Foundation with dreams of becoming…

NEW DELHI: Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith praised India’s premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, on Monday. Having played 109 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 67 T20Is for Australia, Smith shared his insights on facing Bumrah in various formats.“He’s a fantastic bowler, whether I’m up against him with the new ball, a slightly older ball, or even the…