NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli will be in the spotlight as India prepare to face Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 in Perth. All eyes will be on the star batter as he aims to overcome recent struggles and make history on Australian soil.Despite a recent dip in form, Kohli has a strong…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh is not only Abhishek Sharma‘s boyhood hero but had also spotted his potential and mentored him during the Covid-19 outbreak.Labeled as one for the future, Punjab all-rounder Abhishek boasts of high-profile coaches and mentors like Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara and Rahul Dravid besides his father Raj Kumar…
Pakistan have given themselves the best chance in recent times of beating a top side in Test cricket after they set England a daunting target of 297 to win in the second match of the series in Multan on day three. A 65-run stand for the ninth wicket between Agha Salman (63) and Sajid Khan…
Joe Root and Sunil Gavaskar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Joe Root broke Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar‘s record of 34 Test hundreds on the third day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.Root achieved the milestone in the second session of the day with a single off Abrar…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy, made history on Tuesday by hitting the fastest century for India in U-19 Tests during the first unofficial game against Australia U-19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Vaibhav’s incredible knock showcased a brilliant mix of power hitting and timing, as he reached…
NEW DELHI: Ever since Joe Root has hit his record-breaking 34th Test century at Lord’s, the debate has started again as to who is the best batsman of this generation.Root’s twin hundreds in the Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka meant he set a new England record of 34 centuries in a Test career.Among the Fab…
NEW DELHI: Left-handed batsmen have left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, delivering remarkable performances that have captivated fans worldwide. As we celebrate International Left Handers Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit and appreciate some of the most outstanding innings played by these talented southpaws on the international stage.On this special day…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has commended Joe Root for his exceptional batting skills, suggesting that Root has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s record for the highest number of runs scored by a batter in the history of men’s Test cricket.Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 Test runs stands as one of cricket’s…
NEW DELHI: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara reveals that he believes his former teammate Carl Hooper possessed more talent as a batter than both himself and Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Lara elaborates on Hooper’s exceptional skills, particularly highlighting his impressive performance as a captain and his critical role in significant matches.“Carl was easily…
NEW DELHI: West Indies cricketing icon Brian Lara expressed his unwavering support for co-hosts USA, rather than Pakistan, to progress through to the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup.The legendary batsman, renowned for his unparalleled prowess and illustrious career, unequivocally endorsed the American team’s prospects of advancing further in the competition, while…
