Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden on Monday offered struggling Indian skipper Rohit Sharma a unique piece of advice to regain his lost form — a simple two-word mantra.The former Australian opener emphasised the importance of maintaining energy and intent under pressure, suggesting that Rohit use these “trigger…
Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Ravi Shastri (Screengrab Photo) Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha following her apology for a comment made during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha’s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.Shastri expressed his support…
Jasprit Bumrah (Phoot Source: X) India’s dismal show in the ongoing Brisbane Test after a one-sided defeat in Adelaide has come under the scanner, but the team’s vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said they can’t be “pointing fingers at each other”, especially when the team is going through “transition”. Bumrah has been carrying the weight of the…
NEW DELHI: When Mitchell Starc unleashed a fiery spell on the morning of Day 3, he quickly dismissed young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, leaving India in a precarious position. Naturally, all eyes turned to their star batter, Virat Kohli. Known for his ability to thrive under pressure and rescue his team in challenging…
Jason Gillespie (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie resigned from his role as Pakistan’s Test head coach, citing a lack of communication and clarity from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his position and responsibilities. Gillespie expressed frustration over being “completely and utterly blindsided” by the PCB’s decision to not have a…
Lockie Ferguson (Photo Credit: Cricket Australia/Sydney Thunder) NEW DELHI: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been announced as the new captain of the Desert Vipers for the upcoming season of the ILT20. The 33-year-old pacer takes the reins from compatriot Colin Munro, who successfully led the team in its inaugural seasons, including a runner-up…
Prithvi Shaw (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer believes that Prithvi Shaw, despite his rapid descent from a promising talent, can still achieve greatness if he improves his approach to training and preparation. Shaw’s performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Mumbai emerged victorious under Iyer’s leadership, showed glimpses of his ability, though he…
Virat Kohli bats during play on day three of the third Test. (AP/PTI Photo) Dangle the carrot outside off-stump, Virat Kohli will go for it and end up nicking to either the wicketkeeper or the extended slip cordon. There will be days when he will play and miss but more often than not, the ball…
NEW DELHI: Day 3 of the Brisbane Test showcased Australia’s bowling dominance, with Mitchell Starc leading the charge by claiming two vital early wickets, leaving India reeling at the Gabba.India’s response to Australia’s imposing first-innings total of 445 began poorly. Starc, despite being hit for a boundary on his opening delivery, struck back immediately, dismissing…
NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has sustained another hamstring injury while bowling on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. The 33-year-old, who had previously suffered a torn hamstring on the same left leg in August, was forced to leave the field midway through the day due to apparent…
