Virat Kohli after his dismissal by Mitchell Starc in Adelaide. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of Virat Kohli following the batter’s dismissal in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, which sparked criticism over his technique on pitches with pace and bounce….
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 13-year-old prodigy, continued his remarkable form in the U-19 Asia Cup ODI tournament, leading India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the semi-final. His blistering knock of 67 runs off just 36 balls, laced with five sixes and six fours, propelled India’s chase…
Shammi Silva (Photo Credit: @ACCMedia1 on X) NEW DELHI: Shammi Silva, the former chairman of the Asian Cricket Council‘s (ACC) Finance & Marketing Committee, has assumed the presidency of the ACC, succeeding Jay Shah of India. Shah vacated the position after serving three terms as ACC President, following his recent appointment as the chairman of…
Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif (Photo Credit: @MdShami11 on X) NEW DELHI: Indian veteran bowler Mohammed Shami proudly congratulated his younger brother Mohammed Kaif on making his debut for Bengal in the prestigious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Thursday. The event marked a significant milestone in Kaif’s career as he took the field…
KL Rahul. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Senior Indian batsman KL Rahul is preparing for his first Day/Night Test match and has discovered that the pink Kookaburra is faster, hits the hands harder when fielding, and is difficult to pick from the bowler’s hand. Rahul, who excelled in India’s 295-run Test triumph with…
NEW DELHI: Comparing Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli is like comparing legends from three distinct eras of cricket. Each has left an indelible mark on the game in their unique way. Sunil Gavaskar played at a time when the format of Test cricket was predominant and ODIs were limited. Gavaskar’s mastery against fast…
Sachin Tendulkar reunites with Vinod Kambli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Two iconic cricketers from Mumbai Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli reunited at the unveiling of a memorial for their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar, at the historic Shivaji Park on Tuesday. The visuals of their meeting quickly went viral on social media, capturing the attention of cricket…
NEW DELHI: India U19 will look to bounce back strongly on Monday as they face Japan U19 in their second Group A match of the U19 Asia Cup at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Coming off a 43-run loss to Pakistan, India’s campaign hinges on this must-win clash. Despite a valiant 67 from Nikhil Kumar in…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared an inspiring video on Instagram, showcasing his unwavering dedication to cricket. The clip, which captures Shami honing his skills in the nets, reflects his passion for the game both as a bowler and batter. His heartfelt caption reads, “Bowling is my heartbeat, and cricket…
Mohammed Shami (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh’s victory over Bengal in the domestic cricket clash was overshadowed by a worrying moment involving veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. Chasing down a modest 190-run target in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, Madhya Pradesh managed to wrap up the proceedings with six…