Sachin Tendulkar (left) and James Anderson pose for pictures with the new Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. (Pic Credit: Gareth Copley – ECB). One of cricket’s most storied rivalries has been given a historic new identity. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have jointly announced the launch…
Pakistani players during the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Pakistan fought hard to get hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and made sincere efforts to make it a grand spectacle. Although India didn’t travel to Pakistan and instead opted to play their matches in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
Fast bowler Kuldeep Sen made his return to cricket in January 2024. The pacer had been ruled out since December 2022 after a back injury during his debut series against Bangladesh. Later, in November 2024, Kuldeep Sen was bought by Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League mega-auction. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kuldeep opened…
BCCI Naman Awards 2025: The 2023-24 BCCI Awards ceremony is set to celebrate the achievements of India’s cricketing elite, with several standout performances receiving recognition. Talismanic pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been honoured with the BCCI’s Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer in the men’s category, while elegant batter Smriti Mandhana takes home the women’s…
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a heroic performance on Day 3 of the Melbourne Test against Australia, smashing a remarkable 105 off 171 balls. Reddy’s innings was not only crucial but historic, as he became the first No. 8 batter to score a Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Entering the crease with…
Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Ricky Ponting (X Photo) (X Photo) Cricket greats are known for their long-lasting high performance, overcoming tough conditions and the passage of time. However, even the best sometimes struggle to choose the right moment to retire.The Border-Gavaskar Trophy features two modern batting giants, Virat Kohli and…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar was on Saturday full of praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after his brilliant batting display against Australia, stating that the young opener has the ‘cricketing world at his feet’.Gavaskar, who was renowned for his own opening skills, noted that Jaiswal brings a refreshing approach to the role,…