Rishabh Pant’s run-out (X Photo) NEW DELHI: India found themselves in a challenging position during their record chase of 359 against New Zealand in the second Test at MCA stadium in Pune on Saturday, despite a promising start in their second innings. After losing captain Rohit Sharma early for just 8 runs, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…
NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is a livewire on the field, bringing energy to the atmosphere with his thrilling shots while batting and his entertaining antics behind the wickets.In a hilarious turn of events that unfolded during the first day’s play of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, Pant was caught on the stump…
NEW DELHI: After making a stunning 150 in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, it was difficult for the Indian team to keep Sarfaraz Khan out of the playing XI for the second Test in Pune that got underway on Thursday.It was not just Sarfaraz’s maiden Test hundred, but how he scored those…
NEW DELHI: The deadline for IPL teams to submit their list of retentions is just a week away and a lot of franchises, particularly the ones in need of a captain, are keeping a close tab on developments in the Delhi Capitals camp. It is reliably understood that Rishabh Pant, who isn’t the franchise’s choice…
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…
PUNE: ‘Home advantage’ seems to be the rallying call ahead of the second India-New Zealand Test starting here from Thursday. Already trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, India need a win, not just in a bid to clinch the series but also to keep them in the hunt for a World Test Championship final spot.The…
Promising pacer Mayank Yadav to be among top 3 retentions for franchiseNEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants are all set to release KL Rahul for the IPL mega auction, it is learnt. Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav, on the other hand, will be among the top three retentions at the franchise, along with Nicholas Pooran and…
Rohit Sharma shares candid moment with a fangirl NEW DELHI: Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday found himself in a heartwarming moment with a fangirl ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. The interaction, captured in a viral video, has charmed fans…
