Shubman Gill. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill responded to Pat Cummins after the Australian skipper talked about his approach of using the short ball tactic that had brought them success in Adelaide.“Yeah, potentially. It worked out in the Adelaide Test. It’s always in the back of your mind as…
Usman Khawaja (L) and Steve Smith (R) (AP Photo) Australia’s batting line-up faces a significant challenge in the remaining two Tests of the year: they need to score centuries to avoid recording their lowest century tally this century.The team has only two Tests left in 2024 to improve their century count.Captain Pat Cummins remains optimistic,…
NEW DELHI: The India-Australia rivalry brings no dull moment for the cricket fans, as the sledging and verbal volleys between the players on the ground add a spark to it. But what is seen on the field is not off it, as star Aussie batter Steve Smith opens up about his camaraderie with Virat Kohli.Smith…
Imad Wasim. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old spinner shared the news on Friday, just six months after returning for the T20 World Cup.“After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Imad announced on social media platform X.“Representing…
Rajat Patidar (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar was at his absolute best on Friday as his unbeaten 29-ball 66 carnage powered his side to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in Bengaluru.Lighting up the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Patidar assault floored Delhi as the MP made a mockery of 147-run chase,…
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. (AFP Photo) Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian cricketer, highlighted Jasprit Bumrah‘s significant contribution to India’s pace attack. He discussed how other pacers, especially Mohammed Siraj, could help reduce Bumrah’s workload.The first two World Test Championship matches between India and Australia were split. India won the first match in Perth by…
NEW DELHI: Rajat Patidar struck a dazzling 29-ball 66 not out as Madhya Pradesh secured a spot in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 final after 13 years, defeating former champions Delhi by seven wickets in the semifinal at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.Patidar’s explosive unbeaten half-century, coupled with an exceptional bowling performance…
Anvay Dravid, son of cricketing icon Rahul Dravid, scored an impressive century for Karnataka in a Vijay Merchant Trophy match against Jharkhand. The match, held in Mulapadu, Andhra Pradesh, ended in a draw.Anvay, batting at number four, remained undefeated on 100. His innings came off 153 balls and included ten fours and two sixes. Karnataka…
NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming gesture, star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Friday seen urging the security personnel to go easy on pitch-invading fans during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-final clash in Bengaluru.During their knockout clash against Mumbai, the Chinnaswamy Stadium had a security breach after three fans entered the ground to have…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving another significant milestone in Australia. He needs 25 more runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy to reach 1500 Test runs in the country. This would make him only the second Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar, to reach this landmark.Kohli currently has…
