NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday moved up a place to second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, following a solid performance in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka.Despite India losing the series 0-2, Rohit amassed 157 runs with an average of 52.33, including two half-centuries, in the…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s old video resurfaced on social media in which he expressed his desire to take Morne Morkel on board in his IPL team after the former South Africa pacer was named Team India‘s new bowling coach.Gambhir’s comments in the video highlight his admiration for Morkel’s skills and the potential value he could…
South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies features two new faces, as announced by Cricket South Africa on Wednesday. Kwena Maphaka, an 18-year-old fast bowler who was named player of the tournament at the recent under-19 World Cup in South Africa and subsequently secured an Indian Premier League contract,…
NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar scored the first of his 100 international hundreds on August 14, 1990 when he saved the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.Tendulkar was just 17 years old at the time, and this innings marked the beginning of what would become one of the most illustrious careers…
NEW DELHI: India’s Twenty20 International captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to play for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament against Jammu and Kashmir in Coimbatore starting August 27. Last week, Suryakumar confirmed his participation, and on Tuesday, Mumbai Cricket Association joint secretary Deepak Patil also confirmed that Shreyas Iyer will be available for the…
NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar is not ambidextrous in the traditional sense of being able to use both hands equally well for activities like writing or throwing. However, he has shown a unique skill that might give the impression of ambidexterity as he can bat left-handed for fun, although his primary batting style is…
NEW DELHI: The age-old adage of catches winning matches has lived the test of time. There have been numerous examples of fielders taking a stunning catch either to turn the match on its head or simply to change the course of the game.The match between Northern Superchargers and London Spirit in The Hundred at Headingley,…
NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Graham Thorpe died after being struck by a train at Esher railway station, as revealed in an inquest on Tuesday, AFP reported.The 55-year-old, who took his own life, was reported by his wife Amanda in an interview with The Times on Monday.Thorpe suffered “traumatic injuries” in the incident that occurred…
NEW DELHI: Ian Bell, a former England batsman, has been named as the batting coach for the Sri Lankan national team. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on their official website on Tuesday.Bell, who amassed an impressive 7727 runs in 118 Tests during his career, is set to begin his coaching duties…
NEW DELHI: Left-handed batsmen have left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, delivering remarkable performances that have captivated fans worldwide. As we celebrate International Left Handers Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit and appreciate some of the most outstanding innings played by these talented southpaws on the international stage.On this special day…
