India spinners Washington Sundar (L) and R Ashwin (R). (AP) R Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket has prompted numerous tributes, including a notable exchange with fellow off-spinner Washington Sundar. The interaction on social media suggested a potential passing of the baton in Indian cricket.Following Ashwin’s shock retirement announcement after the drawn third Test at the…
ICC Champions Trophy. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ICC’s breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse, which will see India play all of its matches at a neutral location rather than the host nation under a reciprocal deal, has relieved Pakistan‘s former stars. Until the current cycle concludes in 2027, Pakistan will reciprocate…
Sam Konstas (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India, Australian selectors have called up uncapped teenager Sam Konstas, aiming to inject a fresh dynamic into their top-order batting. Selection chair George Bailey explained the decision, emphasizing the need for a different approach to counter India’s formidable pace attack. Bailey…
NEW DELHI: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will happen under the Hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday as the announcement ended the suspense over the future of the tournament to be held early next year.With India’s refusal to visit Pakistan over security concerns, all the matches involving the Men in Blue will now…
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: During the second ODI of the three-match series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in Harare, Afghan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for displaying dissent towards an umpire’s decision. This violation falls under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for…
Ravi Shastri (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: According to former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri, India’s resilience on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane has been a defining moment in the ongoing series, providing the team with a psychological boost ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Shastri…
Prithvi Shaw (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has been on the wrong side of news lately, facing criticism over poor fitness, discipline and attitude. The 25-year-old recently drew flak from a Mumbai Cricket Association official, who brought to the notice that even seniors in the Mumbai side were complaining about his…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was at his hilarious best as he roasted city-based IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru after his mic had gone silent. Gaikwad was attending an event in Bengaluru when he encountered a hiccup as is microphone didn’t work.As the presenter acknowledged the issue…
Virat Kohli gets a new hairdo (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Team India superstar Virat Kohli on Friday turned heads on social media with his latest hairdo, just days before the Boxing Day Test which starts from January 26 in Melbourne.After the drawn Test in Brisbane, the Indian team recently arrived in Melbourne and the new Kohli…
Team India (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final face a steep challenge as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy enters its final stretch. With the five-match series currently level at 1-1, any slip-up could have significant consequences on their qualification chances.In the weather-affected third Test…
