Home disadvantage? India bowlers toil as South Africa pile on 489 in Guwahati Test

[ad_1] While the cricket fraternity has been busy debating whether India’s batters have forgotten the art of playing spin, it appears the bowlers may have misplaced something too — the willingness to grind and work hard for wickets on pitches that aren’t home dustbowls. India paid the price for being timid and reactive, both with […]

Lakshya Sen ends title drought, beats Yushi Tanaka to win Australian Open for maiden silverware of 2025 season

[ad_1] A fluent Lakshya Sen ended his title drought on international circuit as the Indian clinched his first title of the year with a win over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the men’s single final of the Australian Open on Sunday. After finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics 20254, the 24-year-old won 21-15, 21-11 over 26-year-old […]

Palash Muchhal surprises Smriti Mandhana mid-dance with a heartwarming gesture – watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Palash Muchhal surprised Smriti Mandhana during the sangeet celebrations in the buildup to the their wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities delivered a standout moment on the eve of their ceremony when the groom-to-be made an unexpected gesture while the two were dancing, drawing loud cheers from those present. […]

Cricket Australia face $3M in loss despite Travis Head, Mitchell Starc heroics in Ashes opener in Perth; here’s why

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul in the match, coupled with Travis Head’s whirlwind hundred – Australia couldn’t be happier at the start of the Ashes as the home team defeated England inside two days in the first Test in Perth on Saturday. But despite the heroics, Cricket Australia is facing a loss of $3 million […]

How Kevin Pietersen’s IPL rise sparked friction within the England team

[ad_1] Legendary England cricketer Kevin Pietersen enjoyed both an entertaining and controversial international career. Since making his debut in 2005, the swashbuckling batter revolutionised England’s batting with his flamboyant strokeplay and fearless approach. Pietersen quickly earned widespread praise for his ability to dominate some of the world’s best bowlers. His rise reached a defining peak […]

KL Rahul set to return as India’s ODI captain; Shubman Gill doubtful for T20Is as well | Cricket News

[ad_1] KL Rahul of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) KL Rahul is set to make a comeback as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, after skipper Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a more serious neck injury than initially thought, according to PTI. Gill’s recovery timeline has extended, […]

James Harden drops 55 points, breaks Clippers franchise scoring record in win against Hornets

[ad_1] James Harden unleashed a historic 55-point masterpiece on Saturday, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a commanding 131-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The 36-year-old scripted his name in the franchise record books with his remarkable performance. James Harden registers franchise record James Harden was unstoppable from the beginning. He scored 27 points in […]

Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final

[ad_1] Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after eliminating Alexander Zverev’s Germany on Saturday. As in the quarter-final victory against the Czech Republic, qualification came down to the decisive doubles match, in which Granollers and Martinez defeated German pair Kevin Krawietz and Tim […]

Smriti Mandhana vs Palash Muchhal: Bride and groom clash in pre-wedding cricket match

[ad_1] In a delightful twist to their wedding festivities, India’s star cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her fiance, music director Palash Muchhal, played a friendly yet spirited cricket match — Team Bride, led by Mandhana, versus Team Groom, captained by Muchhal. As part of their pre-wedding celebrations ahead of their November 23 wedding, the couple organised […]