NEW DELHI: India’s captain Rohit Sharma stated on Tuesday that there is no need for a new strategy in the upcoming series against Bangladesh. This comes despite Bangladesh‘s recent 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan and the inclusion of fast bowler Nahid Rana, who can bowl at speeds of 150 km/h. “Every team wants to…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stirred excitement on Monday with a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic bowling action. The post, part of a “10-year challenge“, features a side-by-side comparison of Bumrah’s bowling action from 2014 to 2024. While years have passed, fans were captivated by the striking resemblance in his…
NEW DELHI: The Test rivalry between India and Bangladesh, while not as historically significant as some other cricket rivalries, has seen steady development over the years. Since Bangladesh gained Test status in 2000, they have played several matches against India, but India has largely dominated the encounters.The inaugural Test between India and Bangladesh took place…
Navjot Singh Sidhu played a crucial role in helping Sourav Ganguly make his Test debut during India’s tour of England in 1996. The opportunity arose under unexpected circumstances, involving a dramatic turn of events that led to Ganguly’s selection in the playing XI.Sidhu, who was a senior member of the Indian cricket team and an…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan‘s impressive performances in the home series against England showcased his fearless approach, but KL Rahul‘s experience gives him an edge for the final spot in India’s playing XI for the season-opening Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. The focus of the team management and the selection committee is…
With a home Test season coming up, followed by the gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma is putting in the hard hours to stay in shape while being exempted from participation in the Duleep Trophy.India are scheduled to play 10 Tests between September and January as part of…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh achieved a momentous victory in the first Test against Pakistan, securing a 10-wicket triumph on the final day. The win came despite political turmoil in their home country.Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled, managing only 146 runs before being dismissed. The Bangladeshi pace attack effectively dismantled Pakistan’s top order, setting the stage for the…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced that the Indian cricket team will tour England for a five-match Test series from June 20 to August 4, 2025.The first Test is scheduled to be held at Headingley, Leeds from June 20-24, followed by Test matches at Edgbaston, Birmingham (2-6…
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s performance in the Test series against England in February earlier this year was nothing short of extraordinary. Amassing 712 runs in five matches, he etched his name in Indian cricketing history, becoming only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to achieve this feat. His aggressive batting style drew widespread praise…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a stalwart of Indian batting, and Australia’s Steve Smith are eager to make their mark in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. According to Australian great Matthew Hayden, runs will be “at a premium” in this highly anticipated contest.Hayden, a top-class opener during his playing days, believes that Kohli and Smith have their…
