NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men’s red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India’s Balwinder Sandhu‘s record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. Sandhu scored 71 in the…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, the mega star of world cricket, turned 35 on Sunday as the sporting world came together to celebrate the icon’s birthday amid the euphoria surrounding India’s stupendous unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC World Cup in India.The occasion of Kohli’s birthday coincides with a top-of-the table battle against South Africa in…
NEW DELHI: Indian players took the field in their ICC World Cup match against England on Sunday wearing black armbands as a mark of tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on October 23. Bedi breathed his last at the age of 77 last week after a prolonged illnessBesides the Indian…
NEW DELHI: In the stands of the MCA Stadium in Pune, at homes, in offices, on the street – Indian cricket fans erupted in joy when Virat Kohli completed his century and signalled India’s seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup on Thursday.With a win becoming just a formality towards the end of…
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The Netherlands‘ skipper, Scott Edwards, called his team’s remarkable win over South Africa in the ICC World Cup on Tuesday as a significant achievement, while Proteas’ captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that the 38-run defeat would be a painful setback. South Africa, chasing a target of 246 in a rain-shortened 43-over match following Edwards’ crucial unbeaten…
NEW DELHI: India’s fielding coach, T Dilip, showered high praise on Virat Kohli for his spectacular catch during India’s opening clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.In a remarkable display of athleticism, Kohli executed a sensational dive to his non-dominant side, securing a breathtaking…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain and member of the cricket board’s technical committee, Mohammad Hafeez, has made a fervent plea for unwavering support and a boost in confidence for skipper Babar Azam in the lead-up to the forthcoming World Cup in India. Addressing the media on Saturday, Hafeez addressed concerns regarding Babar’s captaincy and stressed…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa great AB de Villiers reckons that India have bolstered a strong squad but the pressure of a home World Cup is the only obstacle that might come into play.“I think India’s squad is incredible, really, really strong. Captain Rohit, Hardik Panday [is the] vice-captain,” de Villiers said. “The only worry…
