Babar Azam and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Recently retired Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir says Indian superstar Virat Kohli is the greatest ‘player of this generation’ and his comparisons with the likes of Babar Azam, Joe Root and Steve Smith make him laugh. Kohli, who retired from the shortest format after India’s win in the 2024…
Abdul Razzaq (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated a nationwide scouting program called “Strike Force” to identify new talent for the national T20 squad. The program aims to unearth hidden talent from all corners of Pakistan, where T20 cricket remains a popular format.Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has been appointed…
Renuka Singh (Photo Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The opening ODI of the series between India Women and West Indies Women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara witnessed a dominant performance from the hosts. After winning the toss, West Indies opted to field first. India’s openers, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, laid a solid foundation with…
Drag-flick specialist Jip Janssen was one of the most sought-after players in the Hockey India League auction in October. The 27-year-old, a part of the Netherlands men’s team, that won a gold medal in the Paris Olympics, was roped in by Tamil Nadu Dragons for a hefty sum of Rs. 54 lakhs. It was a…
Indian Women’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, commended Renuka Singh Thakur‘s exceptional bowling performance after India’s victory against West Indies in the first ODI. Thakur secured a five-wicket haul, a feat Kaur described as “special.”Smriti Mandhana‘s powerful batting and Renuka Singh Thakur’s five-wicket haul propelled India Women to a resounding 211-run win over West Indies Women. The…
Nathan McSweeney (Photo credit: BBL) NEW DELHI: Days after being dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney roared back to form, firing a sizzling 78 in Brisbane Heat’s thrilling last-ball win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League on Sunday.The 25-year-old struck an unbeaten 49-ball 78 as…
Jhye Richardson (ICC – X Photo) Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson is enthusiastic about his return to the Test team. He will be playing in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.Richardson’s inclusion in the squad comes after Josh Hazlewood‘s calf injury ruled him out of the series. Australia needed an additional…
South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Aged 13, Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi recently made history, becoming youngest player ever to be signed by an Indian Premier League franchise. At the auction held last month in Jeddah, Rajasthan Royals made the surprise pick, shelling out Rs 1.10 crore for the prodigy.The Royals, who won the inaugural title,…
Mumbai team after winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian domestic cricket has taken center stage this season with players rewriting the history books in white-ball tournaments. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has emphasized the importance of domestic competitions, ensuring international players not involved in the…
