Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: India’s star batter and former captain Virat Kohli recently shared an amusing story from his early days in the Indian cricket team, involving his first encounter with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli, who turned 36 just a few days ago, narrated the tale during an event, giving fans…
NEW DELHI: Siblings have often made significant contributions in the world of sports by representing their country in the same sport. Over the years, these sibling pairs have created some of the most memorable moments in sports history.Serena and Venus – WilliamsVenus and Serena Williams have made a significant impact in women’s tennis for over…
NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan‘s hat-trick in the first over of the third Test against Pakistan in 2006 is a moment that remains etched in the annals of Indian cricket history. The match, held at Karachi’s National Stadium, witnessed Pathan pulling off a feat that no one other player than him had ever accomplished – a…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
NEW DELHI: With India and Bangladesh set to play the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai from September 19, here is a recap of a historic moment when Sachin Tendulkar equalled Sunil Gavaskar‘s record of Test centuries.Both Tendulkar and Gavaskar are legends of Indian cricket, each having made significant contributions in their respective…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed a Pakistani fan for trolling Irfan Pathan on social media. The fan shared a video claiming that Babar Azam refused to give an interview to Irfan during the ODI World Cup 2023 match in India.Harbhajan quickly responded, rebuking the Pakistani fan for his comment.Harbhajan, one of India’s…
NEW DELHI: The Nassau County ground‘s track has raised concerns during the ongoing T20 World Cup, with the ICC acknowledging on Thursday that the pitches used thus far have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted. The track is described as “bordering on dangerous with huge open cracks”.These worries intensified following India’s…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and other cricket veterans expressed strong disapproval of the pitch conditions at Nassau County Cricket Stadium during the T20 World Cup encounter between India and Ireland on Wednesday. The pitch exhibited erratic behavior, with balls bouncing unpredictably from a good length, posing a safety risk to players from…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to recover from a bruised bicep in time for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday. However, concerns over the pitch conditions at Nassau County have overshadowed preparations for the marquee clash. T20 World Cup Schedule | Points TableRohit Sharma was struck on…
NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup kicks off, all eyes will be on the Indian cricket team, particularly on the dynamics between captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Following a disappointing season with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, where Pandya replaced Sharma as skipper, the duo now finds themselves in the national…
