Indian cricketers dance to local tunes after India’s win in South Africa Indian cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj and Cheteshwar Pujara celebrated their 113-run victory over South Africa in the first Test in Centurion in a different manner. The start cricketers who were part of India’s XI in the series opener danced to local tunes
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South Africa wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Thursday, saying he intends to spend more time with his family. Cricket South Africa (CSA) released an official statement on de Kock’s decision hours after the Proteas suffered a crushing 113 runs defeat at the hands of India
Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs in Sharjah on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup. One-down Rasheed made his runs in 108 balls to help India post 248 for eight after being invited to bat.
Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun was named in Mumbai’s squad for their first two Ranji Trophy fixtures against Maharashtra and Delhi. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) chief selector and former India fast bowler Salil Ankola gave reasons for selecting the young seam-bowling all-rounder in the senior Mumbai squad. Ankola said junior Tendulkar “has been bowling well” after
Centurion: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada still believes that his side can win the first Test against India despite being reduced to 94 for 4 in chase of a stiff target of 305 on the penultimate day in Centurion on Wednesday. Rabada took four wickets for 42 run to help his team bowl out India for 174
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his shock at England’s capitulation in the opening three Tests of the ongoing Ashes series. Ponting said he couldn’t recall “a worse-performing team in Australia than the current English side after the Joe Root-captained team meekly lost the first three matches of the series to end hopes of
With both his arms up in the air and a big smile on his face, India pacer Mohammed Shami seemed like he was passing on a message to someone after completing his 200th Test wicket in the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. More than ecstasy, it was a sense
SA vs IND, 1st Test: Mohammed Shami during Day 3 in Centurion.© AFP Indian pacer Mohammed Shami feels the visitors need to atleast get a 400-run lead before they can think of declaring the second innings in the ongoing first Test against South Africa. India might have lost Mayank Agarwal’s at the cusp of the
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu says he wants to continue playing at least for the next three years and is gearing up for the next cycle of the Indian Premier League. The 36-year-old right-handed batter had quit in July 2019 from all forms of cricket after being ignored for the ICC ODI World Cup but
Lockie Ferguson hit a six when 5 runs were needed off 2 balls New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson turned out to be the hero for the Auckland Aces during their Super Smash game against the Central Districts at the Palmerston North Stadium on Monday. With five runs needed off the final two deliveries, Ferguson smashed
3rd Ashes Test, AUS vs ENG Live: Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery to Joe Root.© AFP 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3: Joe Root and Ben Stokes will look to steady England’s ship when the visitors resume play on Day 3 at 31/4 against Australia in the ongoing third Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Twitter burst into life as England suffered yet another batting collapse, this time on Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Apart from Joe Root, England’s batting has been woeful so far in the ongoing Ashes series, and hopes of a better outing at the MCG were quickly
File image of MS Dhoni and Ravi Shastri© Twitter/Ravi Shastri MS Dhoni shocked the world of cricket on December 30, 2014 when, at the end of the drawn Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne, he announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who was the team
India’s strong opening day show may have put South Africa on the backfoot in the first Test but the home side pacer Lungi Ngidi on Sunday said they still can turn the match around if they can bowl the tourists out under 350. Vice-captain KL Rahul slammed an unbeaten 122, while his opening partner Mayank Agarwal
Former England captain Ray Illingworth passed away at the age of 89 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday expressed grief at the death of former England captain Ray Illingworth at the age of 89. He had been undergoing radiotherapy for esophageal cancer. Yorkshire, the English county Illingworth played for, announced his death on Saturday.
SA vs IND: Zaheer Khan shared some tips for Ajinkya Rahane amid poor form.© AFP Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan weighed in on the issue of Ajinkya Rahane’s poor run of form and shared some advice ahead of a crucial three-match Test series against South Africa beginning December 26. Zaheer said that having a
Ashes 2021-22 3rd Test, Australia vs England Score Updates: England look to stay alive in the series.© AFP England are taking on Australia in the Boxing Day Test knowing they must fix the mistakes that have blighted their tour or lose the Ashes series. After a nine-wicket thumping in Brisbane and then crashing by 275 runs in Adelaide,
USA Cricket said in a statement the second and third ODIs “will go ahead as planned”.© Twitter The United States’ one-day cricket international match with Ireland due to be played on Sunday has been cancelled because one of the umpires has COVID-19, USA Cricket said. The positive case has left all four of the umpires