New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to field first against Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Saxton Oval in Nelson. New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy Sri Lanka (Playing XI):…
Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal 2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played, with new rivalries developing and old ones continuing to thrive with renewed intensity. While some greats of the game retired, a new generation slowly took shape. This year marked a historic achievement for India as they…
Ravi Shastri (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advocates for a two-tiered Test cricket system. He believes this is crucial for the format’s survival, especially considering the growing popularity of T20 cricket. His comments follow the record-breaking attendance at the recent India-Australia Test match in Melbourne.The match attracted a staggering 373,691…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has heaped praise on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, crediting him for ensuring the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains competitive. With India trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, Bumrah has been a standout performer, claiming 30 wickets at an average of…
NEW DELHI: As India and Australia gear up for the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Friday, the pitch curator gave an update on how the track is shaping up.On Wednesday, the official X handle of Sydney Cricket Ground shared a video in which the curator…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The New Year brings a silver lining for fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah amid the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gloom. He achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, solidifying his position at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after an exceptional nine-wicket haul in…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has stirred a discussion about the scheduling of England’s Test matches, urging cricket authorities to prioritise domestic cricket summers to nurture the sport’s future. Pietersen took to X to state: “I think it’s only fair to ALWAYS have a summer of…
Vinod Kambli (Photo credit: X) MUMBAI: In a piece of big relief for his fans, former India batsman Vinod Kambli was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday after receiving treatment for various health issues. Kambli was admitted to the Akruti Hospital in Kalhar area of Bhiwandi town in Thane on December 21 after his health…
The rub of the green went Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers’ way as it registered its second win in as many games with a 2-1 victory against Team Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Wednesday. For a game that was as evenly matched as possible on the field, one moment of defensive error led…
India’s R Ashwin, skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari after drawn Test at SCG in 2021. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Trailing 2-1 in the series after a heartbreaking loss in the Boxing Day in Test Melbourne, India have a task cut out against a dominant Australians if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.The two…
