NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made an announcement on Thursday, revealing that Lord’s, often referred to as the ‘home of cricket’, is set to witness a historic event in 2026.The iconic venue will host its first-ever women’s Test match, featuring the national teams of India and England. This groundbreaking fixture will…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is undergoing leadership changes with the conclusion of Indra Nooyi‘s tenure as the first female independent director and the upcoming election for a new chairman.Nooyi, former PepsiCo head, completed her six-year term last month, marking the end of a significant chapter for the ICC. Her appointment in 2018…
NEW DELHI: The 26th edition of the annual Ceat Cricket Awards Ceremony, held in Mumbai on Wednesday, celebrated the achievements of Indian cricketers for both individual brilliance and team spirit.While the event saw numerous prominent figures from the cricketing world, a heartwarming interaction between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer stole the pre-ceremony spotlight across social…
NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the significant role that luck plays in determining the outcomes of major cricket matches. Reflecting on India’s recent ICC campaigns, Dravid pointed to the team’s defeat in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and their subsequent victory in the T20 World Cup…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach and cricket legend Rahul Dravid humorously hinted at a possible Bollywood stint during an awards function, suggesting he might play himself in his biopic if the money is good. He shared this during a Q&A session, showcasing his characteristic wit. The session followed his recent achievement of leading the…
NEW DELHI: In a rare and exhilarating moment during the second day’s play of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan completed an all-run four, showcasing their agility and understanding at the crease. This unusual feat highlighted a dominant partnership that helped Pakistan reach 256/4 at lunch on…
Cricket Australia has announced the squad for the forthcoming Women’s Under-19 Tri-series, scheduled to commence on September 19 in Brisbane. The Youth Selection Panel has chosen 15-player squads for both the T20 and 50-over formats for the Tri-series, which will be held in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Kristen Beams, a former Australian player, has been…
NEW DELHI: India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will not be returning to Sussex for the County Championship next year after the English club side decided to relieve him in order to retain Australian Daniel Hughes.Next season, left-handed Hughes will be available for every Championship and T20 Vitality Blast game. Jayden Sales, a right-arm fast bowler…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men’s red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India’s Balwinder Sandhu‘s record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. Sandhu scored 71 in the…
