NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will be sidelined for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a lingering calf injury. This announcement, made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday, casts a shadow over England’s preparations for the series.Buttler, 34, has been grappling with the calf issue,…
NEW DELHI: The 1999 Kolkata Test between India and Pakistan remains one of the most iconic—and controversial—matches in cricket history due to the controversial run-out of India’s hero Sachin Tendulkar involving Shoaib Akhtar.The Test was initially scheduled to be the third and final match of the series between India and Pakistan. However, it was later…
NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra recently hailed Gautam Gambhir‘s love and passion for Indian Cricket while admitting that he and the current head coach weren’t friends during their playing days.Two-time World Cup winner (T20 and ODI) Gambhir has often been misunderstood as a guy with temper and making bold remarks but Chopra felt…
NEW DELHI: In the Duleep Trophy match held in Anantapur on Sunday, India A defeated India D by 186 runs. Ricky Bhui‘s determined century postponed the inevitable, but spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian eventually led India A to victory.Starting the day at 44 runs, Bhui reached 113 off 195 balls, including 14 boundaries and…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s cricket team, led by Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, is set to compete in a two-match Test series against India starting September 19 in Chennai. The team departed Dhaka on Sunday afternoon for this challenging series.The first Test will take place at Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and wrap up on September 23….
NEW DELHI: Saleema Imtiaz has made history as the first Pakistani woman nominated to the ICC international panel of development umpires, announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday. This milestone allows Imtiaz to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events.Imtiaz expressed her enthusiasm about the nomination, stating, “This isn’t just a…
NEW DELHI: The Test rivalry between India and Bangladesh, while not as historically significant as some other cricket rivalries, has seen steady development over the years. Since Bangladesh gained Test status in 2000, they have played several matches against India, but India has largely dominated the encounters.The inaugural Test between India and Bangladesh took place…
NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s dynamic performances against India have become a defining feature of his career. Whether in the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Head has consistently delivered explosive batting that has put Indian bowlers under severe pressure.During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Head played a pivotal role in Australia’s title-winning campaign.In…
NEW DELHI: Indian politician and the son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashvi Yadav recently shared his cricketing journey on social media, causing quite a stir. The RJD leader claimed that he had captained Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli in domestic cricket, a fact that has been largely forgotten despite Tejashwi’s impressive…
NEW DELHI: In a memorable clash in 2013, Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan with a 24-run victory in a Test match at Harare. Played from September 3-7, the match marked Zimbabwe’s first Test win over Pakistan in more than a decade and their third overall against them.Zimbabwe batted first, putting up a competitive 294 in their first…
