Iftikhar Ahmed (Photo: Video grab) Things in Pakistan cricket took a turn for the worse on Saturday when one of the national selectors, Mohammad Yousuf, resigned from his position following continued criticism since the team’s failure in the T20 World Cup and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) overlooking consistent performers in domestic cricket. The effects of…
Harry Brook, MS Dhoni, and MS Dhoni (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: England’s star batsman Harry Brook etched his name into the record books by surpassing Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in the fifth and final ODI between England and Australia on Sunday. Brookâs exceptional knock of 72 runs off 52 balls not…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Rohit Sharma recently addressed the topic of his fitness and career longevity, putting to rest the doubts of critics. As he approaches the significant milestone of 500 international matches for India, Rohit emphasized the dedication and discipline required to sustain a top-level cricket career for 17 years.In a conversation on…
India vs Bangladesh 3rd Test venue (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The poor facilities at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium came under fire during the second Test between India and Bangladesh, particularly after Day 3 was abandoned due to a wet outfield, despite no rain on Sunday. Frustration mounted among fans and cricket experts as the drainage…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Expectations from Rohit Sharma, especially in major tournaments and series, are always high due to his stature in international cricket. As the captain of the Indian team in ODI and Test matches, Rohit is expected to lead with clarity, calmness, and tactical acumen. His…
Rohit Sharma after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup (BCCI Photo) After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Rohit Sharma decided to quit the format in the international arena, while many felt he is still fit enough to play both the white-ball formats besides Test cricket.India defeated South Africa…
Mayank Yadav (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav‘s journey from the alleys of Delhi to his maiden India call-up is the stuff of dreams. A fast bowler, who clocks in speeds that send batters ducking for cover, Mayank is now set to don the Indian jersey for the first time in the upcoming T20I series…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah‘s announcement introducing a hefty match fee of Rs 7.5 lakhs per game for Indian Premier League (IPL) players has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. In a post shared on Saturday, Shah revealed that players featuring in every match of the IPL season could earn up to…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson achieved a personal milestone during the ongoing Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, surpassing Virat Kohli in the all-time Test run-scoring chart. Despite a frustrating first innings, where he was dismissed for just 7 off 53 balls by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, Williamson…
The retention rules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) are expected to be revealed soon after the tournament’s Governing Council (GC) meets on Saturday in Bengaluru, according to a report on Cricbuzz.“A formal decision is expected to be taken in the next few hours,” said the report, adding that the official retention rules will be…
