Kwena Maphaka (Getty Iamges) NEW DELHI: South Africa have called up teen pacer Kwena Maphaka for the second Test against Sri Lanka which begins in Gqeberha on Thursday. Maphaka, 18, has been added to the squad after seamer George Coetzee was ruled out for the second Test with a groin strain.Maphaka has played three T20Is…
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain…
Pakistan secured a comfortable 57-run victory against Zimbabwe in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series. The match took place on Sunday in Bulawayo.Pakistan, aiming for a white-ball double after winning the ODI series 2-1, chose to bat first after winning the toss. They posted a total of 165-4. Zimbabwe, in response, were bowled…
India registered an 8-1 win against Korea in its last Pool A match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Sunday. Araijeet Singh Hundal (3’, 37’), Arshdeep Singh (9’, 44’, 60’), Gurjot Singh (11’), Rosan Kujur (27’) and Rohit (30’) found the back of the net in the game for India. Taehyeon Kim…
Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan’s stance and the broader implications…
NEW DELHI: India U19 will look to bounce back strongly on Monday as they face Japan U19 in their second Group A match of the U19 Asia Cup at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Coming off a 43-run loss to Pakistan, India’s campaign hinges on this must-win clash. Despite a valiant 67 from Nikhil Kumar in…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared an inspiring video on Instagram, showcasing his unwavering dedication to cricket. The clip, which captures Shami honing his skills in the nets, reflects his passion for the game both as a bowler and batter. His heartfelt caption reads, “Bowling is my heartbeat, and cricket…
NEW DELHI: Who will lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025? This question remains unanswered, as the franchise has yet to announce their captain for the upcoming season. Star batter KL Rahul has emerged as the leading contender to take over the team’s captaincy after being acquired for Rs 14 crore at the IPL 2025…
NEW DELHI: India dished out a brilliant performance to register a comfortable six-wicket victory over Australia Prime Minister’s XI in a pink-ball warm up match at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday.After day one of the two-day match was washed out, the game was reduced to a 46-over-a-side contest. India, opting to field first, bowled…
NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma‘s famous one-liner, “garden mein ghoom raha hai kya,” once again made headlines during the warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI on Sunday.This time, it was pacer Mohammed Siraj who borrowed Rohit’s famous one-liner to vent his frustration in a situation where the phrase was perfectly fitting.Siraj opened…
