Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s dream of a hat-trick of series wins Down Under came to a disheartening end recently as the team lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia.Poor batting performances that saw India cross the 200-run mark only thrice in 9 innings was one of the big reasons that forced the…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi took stock of work on January 7 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Photo: PCB video grab) In response to speculation about relocating the Champions Trophy from Pakistan due to delayed stadium renovations, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representative has confirmed that preparations are progressing well, with all venue-related work scheduled…
Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his brilliant form with a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Tamil Nadu bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the pre-quarterfinal match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday. Chakaravarthy returned impressive figures of 5 for 52 in nine…
India’s last ODI assignment was against Sri Lanka in August 2024. (PTI photo) After the debacle in Test matches in the last two series – losing to New Zealand and Australia – India shift their attention to limited overs cricket. India play five T20Is and three ODIs against England starting 22 January until 12 February….
Mohammed Shami (Photo Source: X) Mohammed Shami‘s latest audition for an India combeback in Bengal‘s preliminary quarterfinal against Haryana in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday should make a case for his return to national colours as he led the bowling chart for his team. Poll What Stands Out the Most in Mohammed Shami’s Bowling?…
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for a three-match ODI series against England starting February 6 in Nagpur, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who is expected to stick to his tried-and-tested batting approach. The 50-over format, which saw him thrive in the 2023 ODI World Cup, presents the ideal…
Australia are anxious about the availability of their World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, for the upcoming Champions Trophy as the star pacer faces a race against time to recover from his ankle injury.Cummins, who won’t be touring Sri Lanka for Australia’s two-Test series, will undergo scans to assess the extent of the injury. Cricket Australia‘s…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently revealed his Indian squad picks for the 2025 Champions Trophy and the preceding ODI series against England. He expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s continued presence in the team.Chopra shared his selections on his YouTube channel, basing them on India’s…
Rohit Sharma has been facing criticism for his Test captaincy as well as poor run with the bat, with speculation rife that the India captain has played his last Test and will soon pull the curtains down on his international career, possibly after the Champions Trophy.The torrid time for 37-year-old Rohit began with the New…
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah was a dominant force in the series, claiming…