Ashwani Kumar, left, and Hardik Pandya (Photo Source: X) A quick pep talk by skipper Hardik Pandya lifted the spirits of a nervous Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) debutant in Ashwani Kumar, who didn’t look back thereafter on a Monday evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium, which he made his own with…
Ashwani Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar had a dream debut in the IPL, striking with his very first delivery against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium. The 23-year-old dismissed KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane in the fourth over, becoming the fourth MI bowler to claim…
Matthew Breetzke (Photo credit: Cricket South Africa) NEW DELHI: Rising Proteas star Matthew Breetzke would have keenly observed Kane Williamson during their time together at Durban Super Giants in the recently concluded SA20.While Breetzke and DSG’s performance fell short of expectations, the SA20 provided valuable opportunities for young South African players to learn from experienced…
Varun Chakravarthy (Photo: BCCI video grab) Varun Chakaravarthy etched his name in the history of Indian cricket as the country’s oldest one-day international debutant since 1974, when he was awarded his ODI cap ahead of the second match of the series against England in Cuttack on Sunday.At the age of 33 years and 164 days,…
Varun Chakaravarthy recieves his ODI cap from Ravindra Jadeja. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Varun Chakaravarthy made history on Sunday by becoming the oldest cricketer to debut for India in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) since their inaugural match in 1974. The 33-year-old spinner received his maiden ODI cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the second…
David Warner has heaped praise on Australia’s young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over off India’s ace pacer Jasprit…
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas (Image credit: X) NEW DELIH: When it’s India vs Australia, the tension is always high, with exchanges of words and heated moments being part of the rivalry. During the fourth Test at the MCG, sparks flew between debutant Sam Konstas and Indian star Virat Kohli following a minor physical contact.In…
David Warner (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney has been tasked to open on his Australia debut despite not being a specialist in that position but David Warner believes the young batter has got the technique and expects him to score big. The first Test of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22…