Nachiket Bhute. (File Pic – BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Seamer Nachiket Bhute’s fiery three-wicket spell and Yash Rathod’s composed century powered Vidarbha to a commanding 198-run victory over Tamil Nadu, securing a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals on day four in Nagpur on Tuesday.Bhute was instrumental in dismantling Tamil Nadu’s top order, returning figures…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrah’s…
Ajinkya Rahane. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and his hunger for a national comeback after leading Mumbai to the Ranji Trophy semifinals with a stunning century against Haryana. The 36-year-old, who last played a Test for India in July 2023, has been in…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the renovated National Stadium in Karachi, one of the three venues set to host the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.To mark the occasion, PCB recognised the relentless efforts of 700 workers—including laborers, engineers, technicians, and loaders—who worked tirelessly to complete the upgrades.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has called for an overhaul of the national team’s pace attack, expressing concern over the form of current frontline quicks Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. The two fast bowlers are set to spearhead Pakistan’s bowling attack in…
Todd Boehly (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has reached an agreement to purchase a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise Trent Rockets.The deal, valued at just under 40 million pounds, will be executed through Cain International, a company co-founded by Boehly and British businessman Jonathan Goldstein. The investment values the entire Rockets…
Matthew Breetzke (Photo credit: Cricket South Africa) NEW DELHI: Rising Proteas star Matthew Breetzke would have keenly observed Kane Williamson during their time together at Durban Super Giants in the recently concluded SA20.While Breetzke and DSG’s performance fell short of expectations, the SA20 provided valuable opportunities for young South African players to learn from experienced…
NEW DELHI: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane‘s determined century and Royston Dias‘ career-best five-wicket haul powered defending champions Mumbai to a remarkable 152-run victory over Haryana, securing a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals in Kolkata on Tuesday.Resuming on 88, Rahane wasted little time in the morning, reaching his 41st first-class century with a composed 108 off…
Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: West Indies great Chris Gayle believes that despite Virat Kohli‘s current poor form, he remains the best player in world cricket.Going through a rough patch, Kohli, 36, was dismissed for just 5 in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Gayle, who has…
Steve Smith and Charith Asalanka. (Pic Credit – X) Captain Steve Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is firmly on Australia‘s mind as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week in Colombo. These matches serve as the final tune-up before the prestigious eight-team tournament, which begins…
