India were bundled out for 83 runs against New Zealand at Mohali. (AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Test cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand is one marked by mutual respect, with both teams often bringing their unique strengths to the fore. Historically, India has had an upper hand overall, especially in…
Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, who made his debut in Nairobi, Kenya, during the ICC Knockout, played under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. India reached the final but could not clinch the trophy, as New Zealand defeated them by 4 wickets in a last-over encounter.India had defeated Australia by…
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Randy Brooks/AFP via Getty Images) ‘If Jaddu plays, I will bat for him all day, all night’KANPUR: Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja don’t just hunt as a spin duo now, they are also a pair of fine allrounders who can more than hold their own with the bat….
Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. (Pic Credit – X) KANPUR: India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about their new life under head coach Gautam Gambhir and decoded the tactics of unexpectedly going all guns blazing on Day 4 against a sturdy Bangladesh bowling line-up in the second Test in Kanpur.Rahul Dravid ended his stint as…
Sachin Tendulkar claims the wicket of Adam Gilchrist during Day 5 of the 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Calcutta on March 15, 2001. (Hamish Blair/ALLSPORT/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The historic Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia is mostly remembered for Harbhajan Singh‘s hat-trick and the historic partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.But batting…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag during the Multan Test against Pakistan in March 2004. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag‘s 309 in Multan, often referred to as the “Sultan of Multan” innings, is one of the most iconic knocks in the history of Indian cricket. It took place during India’s…
Wicketkeeper-batter looks in top shape as he completes a fairytale comeback in Test cricket…CHENNAI: Stats don’t necessarily reveal the entire story, but they do leave an indicator. So, when Rishabh Pant matches MS Dhoni‘s six-Test-centuries feat — achieved over 90 Tests — in just 34 games, it’s a very special achievement indeed. The Pant story…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young No.3 batter Shubman Gill scored his fifth Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gill’s 119 not out from 176 balls helped India declare their second innings at 287/4, setting Bangladesh a target of 515 runs…
NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag, the explosive Indian opener who has amassed over 8,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket, is renowned for his aggressive batting style. R Ashwin, India’s ace spinner, once mentioned that Sehwag does not consider off-spinners as true bowlers.Such was Sehwag’s aura that he could be singing Hindi songs while smashing…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction for Season 18 is anticipated to be held in November, likely during the third or fourth week, as indicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to IPL franchises.The auction is expected to take place in a foreign location, with the Middle East being…
