Cricket

Parthiv Patel has raised concerns over youngster Shubman Gill’s batting approach.© AFP Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has raised concerns over youngster Shubman Gill‘s batting approach in the first Test of a five-match series against England in Hyderabad. Gill scored just 23 runs across two innings in the first Test as England defeated India by

File photo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.© AFP Amid the ongoing first Test against England in Hyderabad, former India captain Anil Kumble reserved high praise for veteran spin-twins Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Both the players have picked more than 500 wickets between them in Test cricket, bagging three each in the first innings

India lost to England in the first Test match in Hyderabad© AFP The Indian cricket team slumped to the fifth position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after losing to England in the first Test match in Hyderabad on Sunday. India dominated major parts of the match but a brilliant innings from Ollie

Ben Foakes (right) is clean bowled by Axar Patel On day 3 of India vs England 1st Test.© AFP The pitch of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, where the India vs England first Test is being played, has been a major talking point from Day 1 of the game. Many experts have showed dissatisfaction for

Hardik Pandya in action© Instagram Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has begun bowling full tilt after rehabilitation from his ankle injury, clearly indicating that he is on course for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League where he will captain Mumbai Indians. Pandya, who sustained an ankle injury during World Cup last year, was seen

Pakistan vs New Zealand, U-19 WC Live: Who will top Group D?© X (Twitter) PAK vs NZ Live, U-19 World Cup Updates: New Zealand captain Oscar Jackson won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their U-19 World Cup Group D match at the Buffalo Park in East London. Both teams won their first

Delhi’s Ranji Trophy campaign hit a new low on Friday after team’s best batter Ayush Badoni, who is going through a rough patch, was asked to stay back in team hotel at the behest of powerful officials, who wanted to teach the “IPL star” a lesson. Keeping Badoni out of 15 didn’t make much of

Joe Root in action for England cricket team© AFP Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to claim a huge feat despite England’s batting collapse on Day 1 of the first Test match between England and India on Thursday. While the veteran England batter could manage to score just 29 in 60 balls, he became the highest

R Ashwin was run out following a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja© X (formerly Twitter) Ravichandran Ashwin was left disappointed during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and England on Friday after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja led to his dismissal. During the 91st over of the Indian innings, Ashwin played a

Former India captain Anil Kumble suggested that England missed a trick by not giving the ball to Joe Root on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and the bowlers put India in control on Day 1 after the visitors opted to bat. Ben Stokes led the way with the bat

File photo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli‘s decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England. Kohli decided to withdraw over ‘personal issues’ as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter. AB de

File photo of Usman Khawaja.© AFP Australia’s opening batter Usman Khawaja on Thursday was named as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Khawaja managed to beat out the tough competition from his compatriot Travis Head, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England’s Joe Root for the coveted accolade. The left-handed opener was

File photo of Virat Kohli Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, fans started to arrive at the stadium. While speaking to ANI before the game, a fan said that he would miss the former India skipper Virat Kohli. However, he

File photo of Hayley Matthews.© AFP West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews on Wednesday was named the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year and became just the second women’s cricketer from the Caribbean to get the honour. Before Matthews, former skipper Stafanie Taylor was crowned with the coveted accolade in 2015. Matthews was sensational with

NEP vs PAK, U-19 World Cup Live: Pakistan look to make it two wins from two games.© X (Twitter) Pakistan vs Nepal U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score And Updates: With a win in their opening clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan cricket team takes on third-placed Ireland Nepal in their

The news of Virat Kohli‘s sudden withdrawal from the first Two Tests against England left all the fans utterly shocked. As per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli has cited ‘personal reasons’ for skipping the first two matches. As the first Test will kick-start from Thursday in Hyderabad, everyone is eagerly

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir believes that the emergence of Arshdeep Singh could bring an end to India’s prolonged search for a reliable left-arm pacer. The Indian selectors have tried out several left-arm pacers over the years. But the lack of a consistent performer has not allowed the team to field a more versatile and

Flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell actually lost consciousness and did not respond to efforts to wake him up before he was rushed to hospital after a late night drinking session in Adelaide last week, according to a report. Earlier reports did not mention in detail under what circumstances Maxwell was taken to the hospital but a