Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy. Jaiswal, who has been in red-hot form recently and represents India in Tests and T20Is, earned his maiden ODI call-up. The 23-year-old has been picked in…
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket on maiden flight (Picture credit: AP) Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its massive New Glenn rocket on its inaugural flight early Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Named after astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, the 320-foot (98-meter)…
Jemimah Rodrigues (Photo credit: BCCI Women) Jemimah Rodrigues, the Indian middle-order batter, has entered the top-20 of the ICC Women’s ODI rankings at 19th position, climbing three spots thanks to her maiden international century. The 24-year-old ended a seven-year wait by scoring 102 runs in the second women’s ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, powering India…
Hashmatullah Shahidi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in their first ever Champions Trophy appearance, the country’s cricket board announced on Sunday. The ICC’s cricketing extravaganza begins from February 19.Afghanistan’s recent performances have been impressive at the ICC events. They reached the semifinals of the T20 World Cup last year and also…
When President-elect Donald Trump needed a steady hand to steer his ship in stormy waters, Susie Wiles, the “Ice Maiden,” answered the call. As his first appointment after his stunning victory over the Democrats in the 2024 election, Trump entrusted her with the keys to his political kingdom as chief of staff. But how did…
Abhimanyu Easwaran. (Pic Credit – X) Young Indian player Abhimanyu Easwaran’s cricketing journey is a tale of grit and patience. Despite a stellar domestic record, including consistent performances for Bengal and India A, the domestic doyen continues to wait for his maiden India cap.Known for his composure and ability to play long innings, Easwaran, who…
David Miller and Lungi Ngidi The Paarl Royals have consistently reached the play-offs in the SA20’s first two seasons but have failed to advance beyond. As the third season kicks off on Thursday, 9 January 2025, the Royals aim to break this pattern and clinch their maiden title. The Royals, the sister franchise of former…
Virat Kohli led India to maiden Test series win in Australia on the 2018-19 tour (Agency Photo) India’s long wait to win a Test series in Australia ended on this day, January 7, in 2019 at the Sydney Cricket Ground when captain Virat Kohli‘s team completed a 2-1 triumph in a four-Test series to retain…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Following the new year celebration, the cricketing extravaganza ensued in South Africa with the inaugural edition of SA20. Promising to captivate cricket fans with thrilling contests, stellar performances, and an electrifying atmosphere, the shorter format of the game was about to greet 2023 with much enthusiasm.With six…
NEW DELHI: India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred in the India first innings.The hundred by Nitish at No. 8 came when India needed someone to stay at the crease.Having made his debut in the…