Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their first child on Monday.© Instagram As Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed a daughter on Monday, Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals’ official Twitter handle congratulated the couple. However, their wish for the India captain and the Bollywood actor had a slight twist, as they pointed out that
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AUS vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara scored 77 runs off 205 balls during his gritty knock.© AFP India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Monday reached another personal milestone as he completed 6,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the 11th batsman to achieve the feat for India. Pujara achieved the milestone on the fifth and the final day of
Suresh Raina scored an unbeaten half-century against Punjab on Sunday.© Twitter Suresh Raina‘s half-century and a three-wicket effort from Bhuvneshwar Kumar went in vain as Punjab defended a modest 134 against Uttar Pradesh in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Sunday. Punjab posted 134 for seven in a Group A
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said that the Indian team has responded like a warrior to whatever has been thrown at them in the ongoing series against Australia. India has been set a target of 407 runs to win the third Test. At stumps, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side reached a score of 98/2, with Rohit
AUS vs IND: Play was stopped after Mohammed Siraj’s complained about a crowd remarks.© AFP A day after the Indian team filed an official complaint against alleged racial abuse faced by two of its players, a group of spectators were asked to leave the Sydney Cricket Ground on Mohammed Siraj’s complaint. The incident took during
In the first ODI, UAE defeated Ireland by six wickets on Friday.© Twitter The second ODI between UAE and Ireland has been postponed after Alishan Sharafu tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. He is the third member of UAE’s squad to return a positive result, following Chirag Suri and Aryan Lakra. The tests that were
Depleted India’s injury woes worsened on Saturday with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja sustaining a left thumb dislocation and fracture which is likely to rule him out of the final Test in Brisbane, starting January 15. However, there is some good news for India as wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s elbow injury is not serious and he will
AUS vs IND: Rishabh Pant took a blow to his left elbow on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia.© Twitter India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has been taken to the hospital for scans after he was hit on his left elbow while batting, the BCCI said on Saturday. Pant suffered the injury during his 36-run knock
BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted pictures from his meeting with the CM of Arunachal Pradesh.© Twitter Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Friday said that the BCCI will extend support to all the North-Eastern states for several facilities including capacity building and cricketing infrastructure. “Humbled and honoured to visit
BCCI has reportedly decided to part ways with events-management company IMG.© AFP The BCCI has decided to part ways with International Management Group (IMG), which has held the events rights of the IPL since its inception, a top board official revealed on Friday. “Yes, we have sent them a termination notice,” the official told PTI. It
AUS vs IND: Ajinkya Rahane’s brilliant effort helped India get rid of Marnus Labuschagne.© AFP India’s stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, fielding at first slip, took a “sharp catch” off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling to get rid of Marnus Labuschagne for 91 on Day 2 of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The
Max Bryant backtracked, jumped and palmed the ball back into play while falling over the ropes.© Twitter Brisbane Heat cricketer Max Bryant gave the world an indication of his fielding prowess during the 32nd match of the ongoing season of the Big Bash League (BBL) against Melbourne Stars. The latter needed 42 runs off 11
India pacer Mohammad Siraj called the Sydney pitch a batting beauty but said the turn it is offering to spinners, has given his side a lot of hope moving forward after Australia claimed day one honours in the third Test. Australia were nicely placed at 166 for two at stumps on day one with Steve
India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj had a good first session on Day One of Sydney Test.© AFP Wasim Jaffer invoked words from former India captain MS Dhoni as he reacted to Mohammed Siraj getting emotional before start of play on Day One of the Sydney Test. Jaffer posted a screenshot that showed Siraj in tears
BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently visited Sikkim and met Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.© AFP Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday said that BCCI secretary Jay Shah assured him that a National Cricket Academy will be established in the Himalayan state to provide a platform to the youths. Shah, the BCCI in-charge of
AUS vs IND: Steve Smith has managed just 10 runs in the first two games.© Twitter Australian players’ struggle with the bat has been quite evident in the ongoing Test series against India, and former India opener Gautam Gambhir wants the visitors to capitalise on Australia’s vulnerabilities and seal the series. Gambhir even went on
Kapil Dev, former India captain, turned 62 on Wednesday. Social media was flooded with birthday wishes for the legendary cricketer. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter to share some of Kapil Dev’s career highlights. Former India cricketers and fans from across the globe wished Kapil Dev on Twitter. Aakash
NZ vs PAK: Kane Williamson scored 238 as New Zealand declared their first innings on 659/6.© AFP All-rounder Daryl Mitchell heaped praise on skipper Kane Williamson saying that the latter is a “freak” and will “easily go down as New Zealand’s greatest” player. Mitchell’s comments came after the captain scored a double ton to put