Dhruv Jurel. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel emerged victorious in Team India’s fielding drill ahead of the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia starting on December 26 at MCG.Known for his sharp reflexes and athleticism, Jurel outshone his teammates during a fun-filled session organised to sharpen fielding skills. Sam…
NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan lit up the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a breathtaking century against Manipur on Monday, underlining his ambition to make a strong comeback to the Indian national team. The wicket-keeper batter and Jharkhand skipper smashed 134 off just 78 balls, leading his team to a dominant eight-wicket victory in Jaipur. Chasing a…
File photo of Tanush Kotian. Tanush Kotian is likely to join the Indian cricket squad in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test, it has been learned. The 26-year-old allrounder has been asked to be ready for a Tuesday departure for Australia but has not had an official go-ahead just yet.“Very happy, I will be…
Mohammed Shami. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami is not fully fit for the remaining two Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, owing to minor swelling on his left knee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday.“The BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence…
Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch, and Cody Yusuf (Photo Credits: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald on Monday opened up on the standout players to watch as the league gears up for its third season. During a virtual media interaction, Donald praised Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf, and Kwena Maphaka, backing…
India’s premier off-spinner, R Ashwin, shared a selfie on his Instagram account on Monday. The photo, taken on the team bus, featured the Indian national flag in the background.Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, mid-series against Australia.The image shows a smiling Ashwin, accompanied by the caption: “Don’t cry because it’s over,…
R Ashwin, after retiring from Test cricket, envisions a broader role on the cricket field in the coming years. His retirement announcement after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy surprised many.He returned to his hometown, Chennai, to a warm welcome.In a Sky Sports interview with former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, Ashwin…
Tanush Kotian (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the addition of all-rounder Tanush Kotian to the Indian cricket squad for the fourth and fifth Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The decision comes ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.Kotian,…
Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Gett Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: The cricketing fixture between Rugby School and Marlborough College, two of Britain’s most historic independent schools, is a cherished tradition in the English sporting calendar. Dating back to the mid-1800s with the only recent interruption being the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted life…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: X) Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s unbeaten 148 propelled Maharashtra to a resounding nine-wicket victory over Services in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Gaikwad’s explosive 74-ball innings featured 11 sixes and 16 fours. Maharashtra comfortably chased down Services’ total of 204 all out in 48 overs, reaching 205 for one in just 20.2…
