India’s Sanju Samson bats during the Asia Cup cricket final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.(AP /PTI)(AP09_28_2025_000576A) Team India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has made it clear that he doesn’t have any bitterness over losing the opening slot to vice-captain Shubman Gill. Before the Asia Cup, Sanju was the opening…
File photo of Nitish Kumar Reddy. (AP) Team India’s injury situation has worsened. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia as his left quadriceps injury hits another hurdle during his rehabilitation.LIVE: India vs Australia 1st T20IThis time, neck spasms have disrupted his recovery, affecting his mobility. The…
Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) In a historic achievement, former India captain Rohit Sharma became the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings on Wednesday, October 29. At 38 years and 182 days old, the Mumbai cricketer moved up two places to claim the top spot for the…
NEW DELHI: Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla has thrown his full weight behind senior India pacer Mohammed Shami, launching a veiled but pointed dig at chief selector Ajit Agarkar amid the ongoing debate over team selection and fitness communication.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Following Shami’s brilliant eight-wicket match haul in…
England’s greatest fast bowler, James Anderson, has officially been knighted for his extraordinary contributions to cricket, marking a fitting tribute to one of the most enduring and successful careers in sporting history. The 43-year-old was conferred the honour by Anne, Princess Royal, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, after being named in former Prime Minister Rishi…
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s nightmare run of form has continued, as the fiery quick endured another forgettable outing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, where he was taken apart by Sialkot’s rising batter Aashar Mehmood. Once hailed as Pakistan’s premier death bowler, Rauf’s struggles since the Asia Cup final disaster against India have now spilled over into…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) In a moment that stunned fans and teammates alike, India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and internal bleeding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney — an injury that briefly turned life-threatening before swift medical intervention saved the day.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam’s much-anticipated return to T20 internationals turned into a nightmare on Tuesday as Pakistan crashed to a 55-run defeat against an under-strength South Africa in the series opener at Rawalpindi.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Making his first T20I appearance since December 2024, Babar’s comeback lasted just two balls…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan is bowled out by South Africa’s Lizaad Williams. (AP Photo) An injury-hit South Africa, missing seven frontline players, stunned Pakistan with a commanding 55-run victory in the first Twenty20 international on Tuesday, silencing a packed home crowd that had turned up to celebrate Babar Azam’s T20I comeback.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: Shami’s X post) NEW DELHI: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday reaffirmed his readiness for an India comeback, declaring that his “hard work is paying off” after a stunning performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran fast bowler, who has been sidelined from national duties following ankle surgery, delivered…
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen (Screengrabs) In a dramatic turn of events, Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has extended an olive branch to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just days after ripping up their legal notice on camera — a defiant act that sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s cricketing circles. On Tuesday, Tareen appeared…
Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…
India cricketer Shreyas Iyer is now stable after a frightening on-field injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday that led to internal bleeding and emergency ICU care.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 30-year-old suffered a spleen laceration while diving forward to catch Alex Carey. What first appeared…
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has refused to sign the new central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being demoted to Category B, according to a PTI report.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rizwan is reportedly the only one among the…
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Izhar Khan) Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is in stable condition after suffering a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The injury occurred while he was catching Australia’s Alex Carry, leading to his immediate hospitalization and ICU admission due to internal bleeding. The BCCI released a…
Shivamogga:Karnataka assured themselves of three points within the first hour on the final day of their Ranji Trophy league match against Goa here on Tuesday, but the question of whether they could enforce a win lingered until resistance from Goa’s batters and a paucity of time provided an answer. Asked to follow on, opener Manthan…
Ruturaj Gaikwad & Prithvi Shaw (PTI) Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his Player of the Match award with Prithvi Shaw, recognising the latter’s breathtaking 222-run knock that powered Maharashtra to a commanding win over Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. It was a gesture that perfectly reflected sportsmanship, respect, and team spirit. Maharashtra’s captain led from the…
Pakistan will wear pink jerseys in the T20 against South Africa. (Image: X) Pakistan’s cricket team will wear pink jerseys for the first time during their T20I match against South Africa at Rawalpindi tonight (October 28), supporting breast cancer awareness as part of the “Pink Ribbon Pakistan” campaign during #PINKtober month. The Pakistan Cricket Board…
Shardul Thakur (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Mumbai: Shardul Thakur may be down the pecking order in India’s scheme of things as they hunt for a seam-bowling all-rounder in the ODI team who can bat at No. 8, but the 34-year-old hasn’t given up hope of making a comeback. The right-arm medium-pacer, who can tonk…
Shreyas Iyer (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Mumbai: Much to the relief of millions of Indian cricket fans, Shreyas Iyer is on the road to recovery. In fact, on Tuesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI that the India batter Shreyas Iyer “recovered faster than what the doctor expected.” Iyer, who suffered a spleen injury…
