AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis of South Africa (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) South Africa have long been known for chasing the impossible. They still hold the world record for the highest successful run chase in ODI cricket, when they hunted down 438 vs Australia. But 12 years ago at the Wanderers,…
Aaron George (Special Arrangements) “What you saw at the Asia Cup was just the trailer,” says Biju Nair, the former Services coach, who shaped Aaron George since his early teens. “Picture abhi baaki hain,” he insists.It captures the essence of Aaron. What the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai last week revealed was control, maturity and…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur poses with the winning trophy (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) MUMBAI: In a year in which they finally ended their wait for a maiden World Cup crown by winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at home in November, there is more good news for India’s women cricketers.In another landmark decision for women’s…
Virat Kohli was spotted at Mumbai airport on Monday as he prepares to return to domestic cricket. The former India captain is set to feature for Delhi in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, which begins on December 24, marking yet another return of a senior international to the domestic circuit.The Delhi and District Cricket Association…
Gautam Gambhir with Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube will play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai in January.“Chief selector Ajit Agarkar had told all the India players who took part in the recently held T20I series against South Africa that they have…
India’s Sanju Samson, left, and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Sanju Samson’s return to India’s T20 World Cup plans has come with both praise and a warning. After being named India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, Samson found backing from former India selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who did not hold back while…
England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has spoken out after England’s latest Ashes defeat in Australia. He believes that simply removing head coach Brendon McCullum or captain Ben Stokes will not fix England’s long-standing…
PM Shahbaz Sharif announces cash reward for U19 Asia Cup winners Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced a big cash reward for the country’s Under-19 cricket team after their Asia Cup win on Sunday. On Monday, he hosted a special reception for the players and officials in Islamabad. During the event, he announced a cash…
Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and Team England (Photo Credit: Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised Ben Stokes and the England team after they lost the Ashes 2025–26 series to Australia. England were beaten in the first three Test matches, which meant the series was over within just…
Jacob Duffy of New Zealand (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy after his match-winning performance in the final Test against the West Indies, which helped the hosts seal a 2-0 series victory.On Monday at Mount Maunganui, Duffy claimed a five-wicket haul, finishing with…
