South Africa cricket team (Getty Images) South Africa will look to secure a semifinal berth in the Champions Trophy when they take on an already eliminated England on Saturday. While India and New Zealand have comfortably progressed from Group A, Group B remains tightly contested. Australia advanced after a rain washout against Afghanistan, leaving the…
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of India’s crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the team’s wicketkeeping choice between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. While Pant has remained on the sidelines, ten Doeschate acknowledged…
A look at what the master batter has changed since his return from Australia…BACK TO BANGARAfter Virat Kohli‘s travails in Australia, he went back to a trusted aide – former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. Bangar’s time with the Indian team from 2014 to 2019 coincided with Kohli‘s peak, a period in which he scored…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Team India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, renowned for his insightful cricketing perspectives, has voiced concerns about the balance between bat and ball in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He argues that rule changes, like introducing two new balls and allowing an extra fielder in the circle, have tilted the game heavily…
Representational Image (Getty) NEW DELHI: Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 years and 63 days in Gqeberha, as confirmed by his family on Friday.Draper played two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950 as a top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper.Australian Neil Harvey, aged 96, now holds the distinction…
Wasim Akram, Yograj Singh, and Shoaib Akhtar NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has criticised Pakistani cricket legends for their lack of involvement in nurturing and developing the country’s youth cricket setup after the hosts’ early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. He highlighted the stark contrast between the retired Indian and Pakistani cricketers,…
NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler on Friday announced his decision to step down from the role following team’s elimination from the ongoing Champions Trophy.“I’m going to stand down as England captain, it’s the right decision for me and the team,” the 34-year-old said at a press conference.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Champions Trophy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. The match was halted when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274 set by Afghanistan.Despite the ground staff’s efforts,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive all-round performance to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in a thrilling Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Friday. This win propelled DC to the top of the league standings.After being asked to bowl first, DC’s disciplined bowling attack restricted MI…
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul provided insights into the team’s mindset and approach ahead of their final group stage match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Despite securing a semifinal spot with victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan, Rahul emphasized that the team is focused on the…
