NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of reaching the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 took a significant blow after their heavy 58-run defeat against New Zealand in Dubai on Friday. Entering the tournament as one of the favorites, India now face a challenging road to the knockout stages, with net run rate (NRR)…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has expressed respect for India’s dominance ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, acknowledging the challenge his team faces.In a bold statement featured in a Star Sports promo for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith highlighted the significance of the series,…
Steve Bucknor and Sachin Tendulkar. (Pic Credit – X) Steve Bucknor, the iconic West Indian umpire nicknamed ‘Slow Death‘ for his measured and deliberate decision-making, faced significant backlash for two high-profile blunders involving Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.The decisions, made during crucial matches at the Gabba in 2003 and Eden Gardens in 2005, stirred outrage…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.Initially marked by intensity and fierce competition, Kohli noted that the relationship has shifted towards respect especially after India’s two successive Test series Down Under.Regarded as…
Mohammed Shami. (Pic Credit – X) Shami has been away from action since the World Cup final last year but is likely to return to action in the home Tests vs New ZealandNEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami has been sweating it out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) newly inaugurated Centre of…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Premier pacer develops ‘swollen knees’ in rehab; BCCI fears he could be out for weeks moreKANPUR: In a concerning development for Team India, Mohammed Shami‘s chances of making a quick comeback has taken a hit. TOI has learnt that Shami has developed “swollen knees” while undergoing rehab at…
India produced a heist with a staggering all-round display against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) India gave their quest to play the World Test Championship (WTC) final for a third straight edition a massive boost with a convincing win against Bangladesh in KanpurNEW DELHI: India took a big step towards…
Virat Kohli and James Faulkner. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has a special rivalry with Australia, and his performances against them have been exceptional across all formats. Kohli is renowned for his performances against Australia in ODIs, especially while chasing. He has a knack for pacing his innings perfectly…
Rishabh Pant (Photo Source: X) The cricketer who arguably gets the fans’ adrenaline rushing the most these days is Rishabh Pant, who has completed a remarkable recovery to make his comeback to international cricket on the same note where he paused after a forced break due to a horrific car accident in December 2022.Following a…
Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate India’s victory against Australia at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s performance in the Brisbane Test during India’s 2020-21 tour of Australia stands out as one of the most memorable in recent Indian cricket history. This Test, part…
