NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered a crushing 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 254 for victory, Pakistan, despite winning the first Test by 127 runs, crumbled for just 133 in 44 overs.Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, who had taken 4 wickets for 43 runs in the…
Shaheen Afridi (Getty Images) Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressed the absence of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Test lineup, citing a lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason behind the decision. Afridi, a key figure in Pakistan’s all-format setup, last played a Test during the heavy defeat to England in Multan,…
Rohit Sharma with Marnus Labuschagne (Video grab) NEW DELHI: In a high-tension encounter on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India captain Rohit Sharma confronted Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne over running on the pitch while taking runs. With the series tied at 1-1, the stakes…
Rohit Sharma (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was brimming with intensity and drama as Australia and India locked horns in a series-defining encounter. With the series level at 1-1, the outcome of this Test is pivotal for…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team practiced on used pitches and will receive new pitches for Tuesday’s training session ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne, which is a Boxing Day…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has expressed support for Virat Kohli amid his current form challenges, predicting that Kohli will conclude the series against Australia with a total of three centuries. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence in Melbourne on December 26. Despite scoring a…
Keshav Maharaj (PTI Photo) Keshav Maharaj solidified his reputation as a formidable bowler for South Africa, particularly in the fourth innings of Test matches. His exceptional performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka played a crucial role in securing a series victory for the Proteas.Maharaj’s five-wicket haul in the fourth innings dismantled Sri Lanka’s…
England’s Jacob Bethell, left, and Joe Root are congratulated by New Zealand players. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: England secured a commanding eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series in Christchurch on Sunday. The victory marked England’s 10th Test win in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the…
Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has often been a favourite among fans across the globe, and his recent interactions with them in Australia were no different. During a moment at Manuka Oval in Canberra, where the Indian team was preparing for a warm-up fixture against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI, Rohit…
NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India’s bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami‘s absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna’s strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash…
