A debatable incident unfolded during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Venkatesh Iyer‘s dismissal sparked controversy after a catch by Ajinkya Rahane.Iyer, appearing comfortable at the crease, had scored 17 runs off just 9 deliveries. His brief innings included a six and a four. He attempted a cut shot towards backward point off a short,…
Rajat Patidar, the third-highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), has received a significant confidence boost. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retained him ahead of the IPL auction.Patidar trails Ajinkya Rahane (432 runs) and Bihar’s Sakibul Gani (353 runs) in the SMAT scoring charts. He has amassed 347 runs in nine matches at a…
(Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X) NEW DELHI: Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami was at his brutal best, but with the bat, as he smashed a stunning unbeaten 17-ball 32 for Bengal in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali pre quarter-final against Chandigarh in Bengaluru on Monday. Shami’s onslaught that had three fours and…
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…
Abhishek Sharma (X Photo) Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the record for the fastest century by an Indian in T20 history. The 24-year-old Punjab cricketer achieved this milestone during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya in Rajkot, reaching his century in just 28 balls while chasing a target of 143.His blistering…
NEW DELHI: Baroda made history on Thursday in Indore, smashing a colossal 349/5 against Sikkim in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to set a new record for the highest total in T20 cricket. The Krunal Pandya-led side obliterated the Sikkim bowling attack, with Bhanu Pania leading the charge through a blistering unbeaten 134 off just…
Prithvi Shaw‘s challenges have mounted since being dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji team due to fitness concerns. The 25-year-old went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction. No franchise bid on him, even at his base price of Rs 75 lakh.Shaw was included in Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament squad. In four SMAT 2024 innings, he has…
Kevin Pietersen gives no-nonsense advice to Prithvi Shaw NEW DELHI: A talented young cricketer, Prithvi Shaw has been facing challenges in his career recently. At the age of 25, he found himself unsold in the IPL auction, with no franchise showing interest in bidding for him, even at a base price of Rs 75 lakh….
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…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his delight at seeing senior members of the Indian men’s team participating in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and sharing valuable insights with young and emerging cricketers in their state teams.“Great to see…