NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday saw an emerging talent make headlines. Prince Yadav, a relatively unknown name before the season, delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing the in-form Travis Head, who had been threatening to take the game away but…
Rishabh Pant asked Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash has left many puzzled. Given SRH’s explosive batting lineup, many expected LSG to set a target rather than chase one….
NEW DELHI: Batter Ishan Kishan announced his arrival at Sunrisers Hyderabad in style on Sunday, smashing his maiden IPL century for the Men in Orange in just 45 balls to spearhead a breathtaking assault on Rajasthan Royals. On a day when nearly every batter found rhythm, it was Kishan who stood tallest, turning the spotlight…
Mohammed Shami bowls a delivery during the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai. (AP) Travis Head enjoyed early reprieve when he was let go by Mohammed Shami in the first over of the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Australia had won the toss and decided to…
Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has pinpointed three key battles that could decide the high-stakes encounter. India, unbeaten in the tournament after a commanding 44-run win over New Zealand, will look to avenge…
Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India and Australia are set for another high-stakes ICC showdown, this time in the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. In a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where Australia triumphed, India will look to turn the tables. One man who has been a thorn…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma. (BCCI Photo) Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to be the leading run-scorer in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which kicks off on February 19 in Karachi. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The…
Shane Warne and Nathan Lyon (Photo Credits: Reuters / AP) NEW DELHI: Spin maestro Nathan Lyon has etched his name into the record books, surpassing the legendary Shane Warne to become Australia’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka. With his latest haul in the Galle Test, Lyon now boasts 60 wickets against the…
Abhishek Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma has made a stunning leap in the ICC T20I rankings after his record-breaking knock in the final T20I against England in Mumbai. The 24-year-old southpaw smashed 135 runs off just 54 balls, marking the highest individual score by an Indian men’s…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who led India to their second ICC T20 World Cup title, has been named the skipper of the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. The team, which reflects India’s dominance in the format, also features Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya among its ranks. Sharma had an unforgettable…
