Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit – X) Punjab Kings, one of the founding franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), continue their quest for a maiden title since their debut in 2008. Punjab have consistently struggled to find success in the league, only reaching the final once (in…
Virat Kohli and Rachin Ravindra As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ‘Player of the Tournament‘ award. Reflecting the dominance of the two finalist teams, nine out of…
Champions Trophy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. The match was halted when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274 set by Afghanistan.Despite the ground staff’s efforts,…
NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran‘s magnificent 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai‘s five-wicket haul propelled Afghanistan to a nail-biting eight-run win over England on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from Champions Trophy contention.In this crucial encounter at Lahore, Afghanistan amassed 325-7 before dismissing England for 317 in 49.5 overs, keeping their semi-final hopes alive whilst ending England’s tournament journey….
India only played three ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2024. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: No Indian cricketer was included in the list of the ICC men’s ODI Team of the Year, which was announced on Friday, due to the country’s lack of international obligations in the 50-over format in 2024. Four Sri Lankan players, three…
Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket fans and commentators in awe during the SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Known for his sharp reflexes and safe hands, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he is considered one of the finest glovesmen…
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging…
NEW DELHI: Nicholas Pooran etched his name in the record books by playing his part in the most expensive over in T20I cricket history. In the final Group C match of the T20 World Cup against Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia, Pooran unleashed a brutal assault on Afghan bowler Azmatullah Omarzai,…
