Chaos in Pakistan cricket refused to end as the Board on Tuesday appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new ODI skipper of the side, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. Shaheen Afridi’s first assignment will the ODI series against South Africa, starting on November 3. The axing of Rizwan was on cards after the wicketkeeper-batter led the Pakistan […]
Hikaru Nakamura struggled for composure while discussing the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. (YouTube) The chess community went into mourning over the unexpected death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away at age 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced the tragic news on Monday through their X account, sending shockwaves through the chess world.“The […]
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav was once again left out of India’s playing XI in the ODI against Australia in Perth. The left-arm wrist spinner, who was named Player of the Match in India’s last game—a Test against the West Indies in Delhi—remained on the sidelines at Optus Stadium, as the Indian team crumbled against the hosts. […]
New Delhi, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will take over as the new captain of Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) team, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The decision was made after a high-level meeting between the selection committee and white-ball coach Mike […]
New Delhi, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): World No. 2 Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from this year’s Davis Cup Finals, dealing a major blow to defending champions Italy ahead of the prestigious team event. The Italian Tennis Federation confirmed his absence on Monday while announcing the national squad. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will […]
Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the […]
Virat Kohli, playing his first ODI since March 2025, was caught behind playing outside the off-stump against Mitchell Starc. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to steer clear of overthinking and self-arguments after his duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli, playing his […]
In yet another dramatic twist in Pakistan cricket’s leadership saga, pacer Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The announcement came from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, October 20, signalling yet another shift in the team’s leadership hierarchy. The announcement came following a crucial meeting in Islamabad, […]
Bangladesh once again let victory slip through their fingers, falling agonisingly short in a must-win clash against Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai on Monday, October 20. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu brought out her best in a thrilling final over to seal a dramatic seven-run win, and also ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the […]
New Delhi, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Pakistan made a steady start to the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, finishing the opening day at 259 for 5. Half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood helped the hosts build a solid foundation despite losing wickets at regular intervals. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain […]
