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,…
NEW DELHI: Former India and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is set to meet with team owners in mid-October where he is expected to finalize his decision on whether he will play the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).According to a report from Cricbuzz, legendary Dhoni, who recently returned to India after a…
The next most-awaited news ahead of Indian Premier League’s (IPL) ‘Big Auction’ later this year is the list of players that the 10 franchises decide to retain, which is expected to be known soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the IPL Governing Council have cleared the decks by announcing the Player…
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Regulations announced, decks have been cleared for the ten franchises to decide on the players they want to retain before going into the ‘Big Auction’; and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already received a major advice from former India batsman Mohammad Kaif – “If you get a…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant marked his much-awaited return to the Test arena with a swashbuckling hundred against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test.After a stroke-filled 39 in the first innings, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 109 in the team’s second essay and also featured in a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, setting the ground for India’s eventual…
NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan are set to face New Zealand in a landmark one-off Test match in Greater Noida, India, starting Monday. As anticipation builds, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his excitement about two young Afghan batters—Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah—whom he believes could be crucial to Afghanistan’s future in Test cricket.Ravichandran Ashwin praised the…
NEW DELHI: It was on July 13, 2002 when Sourav Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final against England, chasing down a steep target of 326 with three balls to spare at the famed Lord’s cricket ground. Chasing 325, Virender Sehwag smashed a 49-ball 45, while Ganguly hit a 43-ball 60 in…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment over the lack of support for the Pakistan team during the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. According to him, neither their fans nor former players were backing the team. Kaif acknowledged that Pakistan had not performed well in the tournament.The team, led by Babar Azam, was…
NEW DELHI: After Virat Kohli‘s consecutive lacklustre performances in the T20 World Cup 2024, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has suggested a change in Kohli’s batting order. According to Kaif, Kohli should occupy the number three spot, with Rishabh Pant opening alongside Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. SEE ALSO: T20 WORLD CUP 2024 Schedule | Points…
