In four innings against New Zealand in the ongoing home Test series, Virat Kohli has scored just 88 runs — 70 of which came in one innings alone. The statistic highlights his continued struggle in the red-ball format, leading to advice from his former teammate Dinesh Karthik. “What he needs to do is probably go…
LOOK, RUNS OVER THERE: Lack of adequate match practice in red-ball cricket has hurt Indian batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images) India’s failures in Bengaluru and Pune were a result of failing to understand the grammar of Test match battingPUNE: When Rohit Sharma said he doesn’t want…
MS Dhoni and Sakshi. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni not only holds the record for most stumpings in ODI cricket but his innovative stumpings are a hallmark of his wicket-keeping prowess and quick reflexes. MS Dhoni‘s stumpings have often left batsmen stunned, showing a blend of anticipation, sharp technique, and…
Representative Image (AFP Photo) McDonald’s on Sunday announced that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the E. coli outbreak that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states.The fast-food chain’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, Cesar Pina, stated, “We remain…
File image of Mohammad Rizwan, left, and Babar Azam (AP Photo) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the white-ball squads for the team’s tour of Australia next month, with Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi making a comeback after being left out of the last two Tests of the home series against England. After losing…
PM Modi and Vladimir Putin NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently showcased India’s traditional art at the Brics Summit, presenting Jharkhand’s cultural heritage to Russian President Vladimir Putin and handcrafted artworks from Maharashtra to the leaders of Iran and Uzbekistan, according to officials. PM Modi gifted a Mother of Pearl (MOP) seashell vase to…
Fakhar Zaman (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s senior batter Fakhar Zaman has been left out of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the first time in eight years, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirming that the decision was influenced by both fitness issues and Zaman’s controversial social media comments regarding the selection committee.Speaking…
Vasu Baras holds a great religious significance in Hindu religion. This day marks the beginning of Diwali festival. This festival is mainly celebrated in Maharashtra and Gujrat but in North India, the festival is celebrated with the name of Govatsa Dwadashi. Vasu Baras is going to be celebrated on Dwadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment with the Indian team’s batting performance during their loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune. The defeat led to India’s first home series loss in 12 years, as the Kiwi spin attack, spearheaded by Mitchell…
MUMBAI: Trading activities by foreign funds, quarterly earnings by a host of blue chip companies and Waaree Energies’ listing are the top factors that would drive the market in the new week.Market players will also closely monitor crude oil price movements due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, as well as how the rupee trades…
