NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to neck stiffness, is likely to return for the second Test, starting on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a positive update during a pre-match press conference, suggesting that the talented opener is in contention for a…
NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a significant update on Rishabh Pant’s fitness ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, reassuring fans about the star wicketkeeper-batter’s availability. “He’s absolutely fine, and he’ll keep wickets tomorrow,” Gambhir confirmed during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, quelling concerns about Pant’s participation in the…
Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rising Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has rejoined Team India just a day after becoming a father to a baby boy, making this week one of the most memorable of his life. The talented batter, who missed the team’s practice session on Tuesday to spend time with his family, returned…
Virat Kohli’s iconic shot (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Two years ago today, cricket fans around the world witnessed an unforgettable moment when Virat Kohli executed one of the most stunning shots in cricket history during the India vs Pakistan match at the 2022 T20 World Cup. His remarkable straight drive six off Pakistan pacer…
Shikhar Dhawan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has once again shown why he’s known as one of cricket’s most entertaining personalities, both on and off the field. Jumping on the bandwagon of a viral trend, Dhawan shared a hilarious video on his Instagram account, mimicking the antics of the internet-famous ‘Pankhe Waale…
New Zealand Cricket slammed online ahead of 2nd Test (Photo Credits: PTI/X) NEW DELHI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) faced backlash from Indian fans after posting a map of India on social media that depicted inaccurate borders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions. The map was part of a creative announcement detailing the Kiwis’ travel…
Kane Williamson (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been officially ruled out of the second Test against India, which starts on October 24 in Pune. Williamson is still recovering from a groin strain sustained during New Zealand’s recent series against Sri Lanka.Head coach Gary Stead confirmed the decision, stating that while…
India A vs Pakistan A (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has voiced his disappointment over a heated on-field incident between Pakistan A’s Sufiyan Muqeem and India A’s opener Abhishek Sharma during the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Basit criticized Muqeem’s behaviour, emphasizing that young…
Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a remarkable maiden Test century against New Zealand, Sarfaraz Khan opened up on the surreal experience of sharing the field with Virat Kohli. Speaking to BCCI TV after his stellar knock on Saturday, the young batter shared how playing alongside Kohli has been a dream…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s young fast bowler Ihsanullah sparked debate with his recent statement on the Public Digital News podcast, where he claimed that Naseem Shah is a better bowler than India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He remarked, “Agar dekha jaaye toh Jasprit Bhumrah se accha bowler Naseem Shah…
