Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has credited Virat Kohli for ushering in a new era in India’s Test cricket, hailing his aggressive mindset and leadership as a game-changer. In a candid conversation shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on social media,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli after the dismissal of Punjab Kings’ Josh Inglis, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Bengaluru: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has been troubled by…
Arshdeep Singh. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh on Wednesday scripted history, becoming the country’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is during the opening game of the five-match series against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.The left-arm pacer surpassed leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to achieve this remarkable feat, further cementing his position as a…
Arshdeep Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a stellar year on the international stage. The nomination recognizes his pivotal role in India’s success, including a memorable performance during their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Arshdeep will…
Sufiyan Muqeem (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistani bowler Sufiyan Muqeem achieved a remarkable feat in the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Tuesday in Bulawayo. His exceptional bowling performance earned him a place in an exclusive club of bowlers from Full Member nations who have taken a five-wicket haul in T20Is while conceding fewer than five…
Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, marked a transformative phase for the league as all ten teams revamped their squads. With only six retentions allowed, franchises spent a staggering Rs 639.15 crore to acquire 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, during the two-day event. This overhaul…
File Pic: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appear set for a fresh chapter under Virat Kohli‘s leadership in the 2025 IPL season, with the franchise assembling a strong 22-member squad during the recent auction in Jeddah. Kohli, who previously captained the side from 2013 to 2021, is poised…
Swastik Chikara (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has seen a massive rise in cricketing talents over the last few decades. From Suresh Raina to Rinku Singh, some of the best batters that donned the shades of blue were first tried and tested on the soil of UP.Hailing from the same land, Swastik Chikara has…
India’s Arshdeep Singh successfully appeals for the lbw wicket of South Africa’s Marco Jansen. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Arshdeep Singh showcased his composure under pressure by dismissing the dangerous Marco Jansen in the final over, helping India defend a 220-run target and register a thrilling 11-run victory over South Africa in Centurion. The…
Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India and South Africa last met in a T20 International in the T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 29.The Proteas looked set for victory till Suryakumar Yadav took a stunning catch at the boundary line to dismiss David Miller and…
