Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The rejection on captain Hardik Pandya’s face was clearly visible, with sloppy fielding proving to be one of the key reasons behind Mumbai Indians’ defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.After MI posted 147/8 in 20 overs, they had a few opportunities in the field … Read more
Deepak Chahar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: While several players have been celebrating milestones with the now-viral ‘chit celebration’ – pulling out handwritten notes from their pockets after key moments – Deepak Chahar came up with his own hilarious take on the trend during Mumbai Indians’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders.Defending 147/8, Chahar began the … Read more
Bangladesh celebrate series win over Pakistan (Photo from @BCBtigers on NEW DELHI: India national cricket team have dropped to sixth place in the latest World Test Championship standings after Bangladesh national cricket team completed a brilliant 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan at home.Bangladesh moved ahead of India after winning both Tests convincingly. They first … Read more
Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been cleared by the Alipore Court in a check bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case was related to a Rs 1 lakh check that Jahan claimed had bounced after being deposited in a bank.The matter … Read more
Salman Agha (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batsman Salman Agha has been officially reprimanded by the ICC after losing his temper during the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet. The incident happened when Salman was dismissed in Pakistan’s second innings and hit an advertising board with his bat while walking back to the … Read more
Virat Kohli says Indian hockey players are fitter than cricketers (Image: Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian batsman and longtime Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, recently praised the incredible fitness levels of Indian hockey players, admitting that cricketers are nowhere close to matching the physical standards required in hockey. His remarks have sparked widespread appreciation within the … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered massive praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster is creating the same fear among bowlers that legendary T20 powerhouse Chris Gayle once did during his peak years. Pathan also believes Sooryavanshi is now genuinely threatening Gayle’s long-standing IPL record of 59 … Read more
Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win in Sylhet (Image: ESPNcricinfo) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their Test cricket journey after defeating Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to seal a dominant 2-0 series whitewash. The victory marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive … Read more
MI captain Hardik Pandya and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane. (Pic credit: IPL) KOLKATA: One cannot but help remember the adage ‘cricket is a great leveller’ on seeing Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians meeting in what seems to be an inconsequential match at the business end of a tournament they have dominated over the years. … Read more
Prince Yadav’s India call-up was never part of the family’s plan. In fact, on Tuesday afternoon, his father Ram Niwas was out buying groceries when the calls started flooding in. The retired RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force) head constable could barely process what was happening.“I never expected this to happen. Today, my phone hasn’t stopped … Read more