Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya (AFP Photo). Former batter and captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team on a permanent basis. He had held the interim role during the series against India, England and New Zealand.Jayasuriya’s appointment comes into effect from 1 October and runs until 31…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly formed one of the most successful and iconic opening partnerships in ODI cricket history. Their chemistry at the top of the order was remarkable, and they set numerous records together during their playing days for India.Tendulkar…
GWALIOR: For the last three years-1066 days to be precise- since he was dropped from the Indian team after failing to take a wicket in three matches of India’s disastrous 2021 T20 World Cup campaign in Dubai, ‘mystery spinner’ Varun Chakravarthy would look up for his name whenever the national selectors announced a squad for…
The build-up to India’s much-awaited tour of Australia is slowly gaining momentum as Rohit Sharma & Co warm up with Test matches at home and the Aussies wait for the start of their summer from November.India will defend the Border Gavaskar Trophy, which will be contested over a five-Test series for the first time. India…
Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) The behind-the-scenes stories from India’s T20 World Cup title win earlier this year continue to roll out and entertain the fans, and the one shared by all-rounder Axar Patel on a TV show left the fans in splits.India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in June to…
NEW DELHI: India opened their account in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a nervy six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Despite a modest target of 106 runs, India chased it down in 18.5 overs, placing them fourth in the Group A standings.India’s hopes of reaching the semifinals suffered a major setback…
NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur‘s experience helped secure a six-wicket victory for India against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, keeping their semi-final hopes alive on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 106 runs, India struggled but managed to clinch the win thanks to Harmanpreet’s 24-ball 29-run innings. She retired hurt with two…
NEW DELHI: India secured their first points in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Pakistan, but the victory was overshadowed by an injury to captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the final moments of the run-chase, which will likely worry the Indian team management.Following a defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener, India…
NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team had a special guest during their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made an unexpected appearance on camera while India was chasing the target at 54/1 in 10.5 overs.During the midst of an exciting match, viewers were surprised to…
