Australia cricket great Damien Martyn in induced coma | Cricket News

Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to media reports on Wednesday.The 54-year-old, who represented Australia in 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and featured in 208 one-day internationals, was hospitalised on Boxing…

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SG Pipers continues winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory against JSW Soorma in women’s Hero HIL

SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hero Hockey India League encounter in Ranchi on Wednesday, with the Pipers’ captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-topper registered its second consecutive victory. The Pipers began on a disciplined…

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India’s ODI squad vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill to lead; Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to be rested | Cricket News

Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The Indian team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand will be picked on Jan 3, TOI has learnt. India’s ODI squad will assemble in Vadodara on Jan 7. The series will begin on Jan 11 in Vadodara, with the next…

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‘Don’t let them decide’: Ex-England captain’s blunt message to Usman Khawaja on Test retirement | Cricket News

Australia’s Usman Khawaja (AP Photo/James Elsby) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said Usman Khawaja should take control of his own future and decide for himself when to walk away from Test cricket, with the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground looming as a possible farewell.“There comes a point where you can’t let…

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‘Smriti Mandhana might just…’: Former India cricketer drops huge prediction | Cricket News

India’s Smriti Mandhana (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Delhi Capitals to finally go all the way in the 2026 Women’s Premier League, while also tipping Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana to dominate the batting charts this season.Chopra believes DC’s consistent presence in the finals over the last three editions makes…

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Australia’s Travis Head hopes to revive post-Ashes drinks tradition with England; why it broke down in 2023 | Cricket News

A row of beers is seen during day two of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Australia opener Travis Head said he hopes England and Australia will return to their tradition of sharing a drink after the Ashes,…

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