Abhishek Sharma (X Photo) Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the record for the fastest century by an Indian in T20 history. The 24-year-old Punjab cricketer achieved this milestone during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya in Rajkot, reaching his century in just 28 balls while chasing a target of 143.His blistering…
Prithvi Shaw‘s challenges have mounted since being dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji team due to fitness concerns. The 25-year-old went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction. No franchise bid on him, even at his base price of Rs 75 lakh.Shaw was included in Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament squad. In four SMAT 2024 innings, he has…
Kevin Pietersen gives no-nonsense advice to Prithvi Shaw NEW DELHI: A talented young cricketer, Prithvi Shaw has been facing challenges in his career recently. At the age of 25, he found himself unsold in the IPL auction, with no franchise showing interest in bidding for him, even at a base price of Rs 75 lakh….
Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Making his first appearance in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Suryakumar Yadav dazzled the crowd at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday with a sensational display of batting. Returning to the Mumbai lineup after missing the initial matches due to his sister Dinal Yadav’s wedding,…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared an inspiring video on Instagram, showcasing his unwavering dedication to cricket. The clip, which captures Shami honing his skills in the nets, reflects his passion for the game both as a bowler and batter. His heartfelt caption reads, “Bowling is my heartbeat, and cricket…
Mohammed Shami (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh’s victory over Bengal in the domestic cricket clash was overshadowed by a worrying moment involving veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. Chasing down a modest 190-run target in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, Madhya Pradesh managed to wrap up the proceedings with six…
Shreyas Gopal vs Sikkim (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Right-arm leggie Shreyas Gopal, who will be sharing dressing rooms with former India captain MS Dhoni, led Karnataka to a dominant victory over Sikkim in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, taking a sensational five-wicket haul to dismiss Sikkim for just 82 runs. Gopal’s exceptional figures of…
Shardul Thakur (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur endured a nightmarish outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Kerala’s batters dismantled the bowling attack, piling up a massive 234/5 in 20 overs. Shardul’s four-over spell leaked an alarming 69 runs, with just a solitary wicket to his name. This performance equalled…
Hardik Pandya (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s incredible form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) continued on Friday, as the star all-rounder smashed a fiery 47 off just 23 balls to lead Baroda to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Tripura at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Pandya’s carnage included five towering sixes…
Ayush Badoni (File Pic – IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi created a unique chapter in cricket history on Friday, becoming the first team to deploy all 11 players as bowlers in a T20 match. The remarkable feat was achieved during their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter against Manipur at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Manipur won…
