Guns, firecrackers on display during Afghanistan star Rashid Khan’s marriage (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan recently tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Kabul, making headlines not only for the event itself but also for the unique security measures and dazzling display of firecrackers. The wedding took place at a prestigious…
On Friday, the Indian women’s team will embark on their quest to claim their maiden ICC T20 World Cup trophy. India’s story at World Cups in the past has been one of unfulfilled potential and missed opportunities. Their closest brush with glory came in 2020 when they made it to the final, only to be…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s iconic ‘walk’ trophy celebration at the T20 World Cup became a memorable moment in cricket history. After leading India to victory, Rohit emulated Lionel Messi‘s famous World Cup-winning walk, which Messi had performed in June 2022 after Argentina’s triumph over France in the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar. Rohit’s slow…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan found himself in a dangerous situation as he copped a blow to his neck while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors on Friday in the Caribbean Premier League. In the match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Azam faced a fierce bouncer that led to a bizarre dismissal, leaving both…
NEW DELHI: Joginder Sharma recently reunited with the legendary former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, sharing a nostalgic moment that rekindled memories of one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. Joginder, often remembered as an unsung hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph, posted a heartfelt photo with Dhoni on his…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has voiced his support for the newly-appointed T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, as Team India prepares for its tour of Sri Lanka starting Saturday. This series, which includes three T20Is and three ODIs, marks Suryakumar’s ascension to captaincy following Rohit Sharma‘s retirement from the shortest format after a…
NEW DELHI: Carmi le Roux of the San Francisco Unicorns suffered a severe blow to the head during his team’s Major League Cricket (MLC) match against the Seattle Orcas at Church Street Park in Morrisville, North Carolina, on Wednesday.The incident occurred in the third over of the second innings while Le Roux was bowling over…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson wreaked havoc, producing the best-ever spell in a T20 International in the Group C clash against Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on Monday.The right-arm speedster was at his absolute best against minnows PNG in New Zealand’s final game of the T20 World Cup.In an unbelievable spell, Ferguson bowled…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan wrapped up their 2024 ICC T20 World Cup journey with a narrow three-wicket win over Ireland in their final Group A match in Florida on Sunday.Captain Babar Azam and his team are facing intense criticism after an unexpected early exit from the tournament. Concerns are also being raised about Babar Azam’s captaincy….
NEW DELHI: The two major teams, Pakistan and New Zealand, experienced early exits from the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, failing to reach the Super 8s. Pakistan were eliminated after the match between the USA and Ireland was washed out at Lauderhill in Florida, while New Zealand failed to advance following Afghanistan’s seven-wicket win over…
