Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has once again come forward to applaud young batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan, whose determined 150-run knock in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand has earned widespread praise. Kaif emphasized that Sarfaraz’s fitness should not be a factor in team selection,…
Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India batter Sarfaraz Khan hit his first Test century on day four of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. His effort, along with Rishabh Pant‘s, resulted in a 177-run partnership, boosting India’s second innings total.Sarfaraz and Pant discussed their strategy reflecting on their…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India faced heavy criticism after their batting collapse, being bowled out for a mere 46 in the first innings of the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first backfired spectacularly, and the Indian captain later admitted he had misjudged the pitch conditions.New…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan’s first century in Test cricket and Rishabh Pant’s magnificent 99 may not be enough to stop New Zealand from securing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years, with only 107 runs needed on the final day of a captivating series opener.As bad light and subsequent rain forced an…
Rishabh Pant (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian star batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday delivered a moment of brilliance on day four of the rain-interrupted first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With India battling back from a dismal first-innings total, Pant unleashed a monstrous 107-meter six off Tim Southee, leaving fans…
NEW DELHI: During the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India captain Rohit Sharma was the subject of a light-hearted moment that has gone viral on social media. While walking off the field, Rohit received a question regarding his next Indian Premier League (IPL) side.“Bhai, IPL mein…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali criticized young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for throwing away his wicket cheaply in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Jaiswal was dismissed for 35 off 52 balls, stumped by Tom Blundell off Ajaz…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first team in the 147-year history of Test cricket to hit 100 sixes in a calendar year. The Rohit Sharma-led side reached this feat on the third day of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday, surpassing…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand must have returned to the pavilion brimming with confidence after dismissing the well-set Virat Kohli on the final ball of the day 3 of the first Test at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. Kohli’s dismissal, caught behind by Tom Blundell off Glenn Phillips, left India at 231 for three…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant was receiving throwdowns on Friday, providing a significant boost to the team’s hopes of saving the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, despite conceding a massive 356-run lead.During the Tea break on Day 3, Pant walked out wearing a single pad and faced throw-downs under the…
