Navjot Singh Sidhu played a crucial role in helping Sourav Ganguly make his Test debut during India’s tour of England in 1996. The opportunity arose under unexpected circumstances, involving a dramatic turn of events that led to Ganguly’s selection in the playing XI.Sidhu, who was a senior member of the Indian cricket team and an…
NEW DELHI: An ICC delegation is set to visit Pakistan this month to review preparations for the Champions Trophy. They will also discuss the event’s tentative schedule with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).A source who is familiar with the situation mentioned that the PCB has not yet been informed about the number of ICC officials…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon named key Indian players as crucial wickets for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.Lyon identified Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant as significant targets for the Australian bowling attack.Speaking to Star Sports, Lyon recognized the challenge posed by the Indian lineup.“Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant…
NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan‘s hat-trick in the first over of the third Test against Pakistan in 2006 is a moment that remains etched in the annals of Indian cricket history. The match, held at Karachi’s National Stadium, witnessed Pathan pulling off a feat that no one other player than him had ever accomplished – a…
Former West Indies allrounder Kieron Pollard was at his vintage best in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Tuesday, smashing a blistering unbeaten half-century to lead Trinbago Knight Riders to a four-wicket comeback win over St Lucia Kings in Gros Islet. Chasing a challenging 188 to win, the required run-rate kept climbing for Trinbago, who…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on September 19 in Chennai. The 37-year-old Sharma has been sharing his intense fitness workouts on Instagram, giving fans a look at his rigorous training routine. Known for both his leadership and consistent performance, Sharma…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has been steadily closing in on several records held by Sachin Tendulkar, and he has already surpassed some of them. While Kohli may not have broken every one of Tendulkar’s records yet, he has set new benchmarks and is widely seen as a player who could challenge some of Tendulkar’s major…
NEW DELHI: The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida has been called off for the third consecutive day due to continuous rain on Wednesday. The match, scheduled at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, has not seen any play, with even the toss not taking place due to the…
NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries in his illustrious career, the most by any player in Test cricket history. These hundreds spanned a career of 24 years, from 1989 to 2013, in which Sachin became a legend in cricket.Tendulkar’s first Test century came against England on August 14, 1990, at…
NEW DELHI: The Greater Noida Authority is under criticism as the scheduled one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been delayed for the third consecutive day. The match, set to begin on Monday at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, remains unplayed due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. Concerns about…
