MUMBAI: Indian cricket’s latest blue-eyed boy, Shubman Gill, is the new favourite with brands. His stellar performance in the India-England Test series, both as captain and batsman, had already bolstered his brand value. Now, Gill’s selection for the Asia Cup as vice-captain will only give further impetus to his brand equity. A Gen Z with…
India captain Shubman Gill celebrates his century. (@BCCI X/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: In a record-shattering spectacle at Edgbaston, Team India, led by Shubman Gill, scripted history by becoming the first Indian side to surpass 1,000 runs in a single Test match, achieving a monumental aggregate of 1,014 runs across both innings of the second Test…
Dom Sibley of Surrey (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for Surrey CCC) Surrey County Cricket Club on Monday etched their name into the history books by posting a staggering 820/9 declared — the highest team total in the club’s history, surpassing the previous mark of 811 set back in 1899. The monumental feat came on…
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Rohit Sharma plays a shot during an IPL match against Gujarat Titans. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma reached a significant milestone during his short stay at the crease against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Although…
SunRisers Hyderabad are going to score 300 in the Indian Premier League, right? It feels inevitable after the way they started the IPL 2025 season, scoring 286 against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad on Sunday, 23 March. As they head into their second game, against Lucknow Super Giants at the same venue on Thursday, the big…
Punjab Kings’ batter Shreyas Iyer celebrates with teammate Marcus Stoinis after his half century. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Big scores have been the trend in the Indian Premier League 2025, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued that pattern by registering the highest-ever T20 total at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The visitors posted a staggering…
NEW DELHI: With a decisive six-wicket victory against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, Pakistan advanced to the tri-series final thanks to hundreds from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha.With a stunning 122 not out, Rizwan led Pakistan’s most successful chase in all one-day internationals, reaching 353 in 49 overs, while Salman hammered 134 for his…
Steve Smith and Alex Carey‘s remarkable centuries put Australia in a commanding position on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.Australia reached 330-3 at stumps, establishing a 73-run lead, as Smith and Carey built an unbroken 239-run partnership for the fourth wicket.Sri Lankan bowlers started well, but their spinners…
Baroda scripted history on Thursday, December 5 in Indore as they smashed the record for the highest total in T20 cricket in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Sikkim. Riding on Bhanu Pania’s 51-ball 134, Baroda posted 349 for 5 in their quota of 20 overs, going past the previous best tally of 344…