Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s much-anticipated intrasquad game in Beckenham got off to a steady start on Day 1, offering valuable match practice ahead of the five-Test series against England. The fixture, the team’s sole warm-up before the series, also marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket under the leadership […]
Morne Morkel (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, believes that while Nitish Reddy can deliver “magical” balls, the batting all-rounder needs to increase his bowling workload to enhance his overall contribution in the forthcoming five-Test England series.Having scored a Test century against Australia at the MCG during last year’s […]
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant. (AP) Rishabh Pantdidn’t take kindly to social media rumour of his future at the Lucknow Super Giants. The rumour, without mentioning a source, said Pant was was most likely to be released by the franchise.It added that the team felt Rs 27 crore was “too much” for him, referring […]
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment after the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday has captured the attention of cricket fans across the internet. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy from Rajasthan Royals, touched MS Dhoni’s feet in a touching gesture of respect for […]
South Africa have announced their 15-man squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, scheduled for June 11-15 at Lord’s Cricket ground. Fast bowler Lungi Ngigi makes his return to the team after missing out South Africa’s home summer series with a groin injury. Full fitness The right arm quick, who plays for […]
File photo of Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI:Virat Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming England series. Kohli’s decision marks the end of an era in Indian cricket.Known for his intensity, unmatched fitness, and relentless drive, Kohli leaves behind a remarkable legacy in […]
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) MEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India’s cricket team, shared his views regarding the BCCI’s decision to suspend IPL 2025 for a week on Friday.The BCCI made an announcement on Friday afternoon to halt the ongoing IPL 2025 immediately for a week, citing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.Go […]
Stuart MacGill (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Stuart MacGill, the former Australian Test bowler, received a community service order instead of imprisonment when he appeared for sentencing regarding cocaine supply charges on Friday.The court proceedings at Downing Centre District Court included a supporting statement from former Test captain Steve Waugh. MacGill was found guilty of facilitating […]
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans bounced back in style with a commanding 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, thanks largely to a sparkling captain’s knock from Shubman Gill. The right-hander set the tone early and anchored a ferocious batting effort that saw GT post a daunting 224/6 — a total that […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match. (PTI) Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, revealed his thoughts about potential roommates from his IPL team during a recent event. While expressing his preference for wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma as a roommate, Kohli specifically mentioned he […]
