NEW DELHI: In the blistering heat of April 1998, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates became the stage for one of cricket’s most iconic performances, a series that would come to be known as “Desert Storm.” It was a time when cricketing legends were born, and Sachin Tendulkar delivered a performance that…
NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan scored a hundred on his return to First-Class cricket after more than a year. His 111-run innings helped India C reach 357 for five on the first day against India B in the Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Thursday.Kishan’s efforts rescued India C after Rajat Patidar and B Sai Sudharsan…
NEW DELHI: Ireland’s cricket all-rounder Simi Singh is recovering from a successful liver transplant. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Singh was suffering from acute liver failure and needed a transplant.“Hi Guyz. Just an update that I’ve gone through my liver transplant surgery. And it was a 12 hour long surgery and now in…
NEW DELHI: On a memorable day in September 2023, exactly a year ago, Rohit Sharma surpassed Sachin Tendulkar‘s ODI record with a six during an Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka. Known as the Hitman, Rohit reached the 10,000-run milestone in just 241 innings, 18 fewer than Tendulkar. He did it in style, hitting a…
NEW DELHI: Citing recent remarks regarding the prospect of Joe Root overtaking Sachin Tendulkar as the top run-scorer in men’s Test cricket, legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar stated that the aggressive response to India’s attacks must be given.It is only a matter of time till Root emerges as the top run-getter in Test matches, former England…
Matt Short has sent out a challenge to the contenders of David Warner‘s vacant opening batting position in Australia‘s limited-overs teams. This comes after Jake Fraser-McGurk’s underwhelming performance during the series against Scotland.In the first Twenty20 match against England in Southampton, Short showcased his skills by smashing 41 runs off just 26 deliveries.He formed a…
Riyan Parag‘s effortless hit over long-off for a six in the ongoing second-round match of the Duleep Trophy between India A and India D at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur has been doing the rounds on social media, with fans and Parag’s IPL team, Rajasthan Royals (RR), in awe of the shot. Parag…
NEW DELHI: Due to a groin injury sustained in Pakistan, Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss this month’s two-Test series in India, the nation’s cricket board announced on Thursday.After winning both of the Tests in Pakistan, Bangladesh is riding high after defeating their Asian rivals in a Test series for the first time.The 23-year-old Shoriful,…
NEW DELHI:As batsmen around the world are coming up with inventive shots like switch hits and reverse scoops, bowlers also have to come up with new tricks to pick up wickets.Bowlers try their best to outsmart or deceive batsmen through a combination of variations in pace, swing, spin, or other deliveries. Bowlers often use these…
NEW DELHI: Persistent rain has put the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Greater Noida at risk. Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day without any play.This match is Afghanistan’s first Test at their adopted home ground near New Delhi. Due to continuous rain, the field remains too wet for play. Umpires inspected the…
