Pakistan cricketers during the Champions Trophy match against India in Dubai. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/MB Media/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A day after getting knocked out of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan‘s cricket squad continued to draw harsh criticism, with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar stating that they would find it difficult to defeat even a weak Indian…
Kerala cricket team (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Kerala scripted history on Friday by qualifying for their maiden Ranji Trophy final, edging past Gujarat on the basis of a dramatic two-run first-innings lead in a tense semifinal in Ahmedabad. Opting to bat first, Kerala posted an imposing 457, powered by a magnificent 177 from M Azharuddeen….
Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani recalled the remarkable journey of Hardik Pandya, from his early struggles to becoming the captain of the five-time IPL champions. Speaking about her first encounter with Hardik and his brother Krunal Pandya over a decade ago, she highlighted how MI’s…
NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer is back in India colours as the hosts gear up for the ODI series against England that is being viewed as a tune-up for the Champions Trophy.Ahead of the first ODI in Nagpur on Thursday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video on X where Shreyas Iyer talks about defining…
Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As Team India begins its final preparations for the Champions Trophy, the three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, holds immense significance. With just weeks to go before the tournament in Pakistan and Dubai, Team India faces key questions regarding the form and fitness of…
Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant paid a heartfelt tribute to Wriddhiman Saha following the veteran’s retirement from all forms of cricket. Taking to Instagram, Pant expressed his admiration for the 40-year-old Bengal cricketer, acknowledging his exceptional wicketkeeping skills and contributions to Indian cricket.“As a fellow keeper, I…
NEW DELHI: With five wickets taken by off-spinner Shivam Sharma, Delhi defeated Railways on Saturday to earn bonus points and complete their Ranji Trophy league campaign on a high note. Delhi started the first session at 334 for seven and finished with 374 all out to grab a 133-run lead. Poll What Is the Most…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has shared his perspective on Virat Kohli‘s return to Ranji Trophy after a gap of 13 years. Rayudu believes that Kohli, a veteran of the game, does not necessarily need to play in the Ranji Trophy at this stage of his career. Instead, Rayudu suggests that Kohli requires…
NEW DELHI: Three overly excited fans ran into the stadium to touch Virat Kohli‘s feet on Saturday during the third day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Despite large number of security professionals, the penetration occurred in the 18th over, right before lunch, while Kohli was fielding at…
Fans ran across the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s immense popularity was on full display yet again at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match against Railways, as three fans breached security and sprinted across the field to touch his feet on Saturday. The security breach…
