Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan drew a sharp comparison between Virat Kohli’s and Babar Azam’s batting legacies (Images via Getty) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has stirred debate once again with his recent remarks about former national captain Babar Azam, drawing a comparison between the Pakistan star and Virat Kohli.Speaking on a Cricwick podcast, Azam praised Babar’s…
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and teammate Shivam Dube (@BCCI X/ANI Photo) For long, Shivam Dube’s T20 career has been cast in the mould of the big-hitting finisher — the man capable of clearing the longest boundaries, of bringing muscle and intent to India’s middle order. But on a slightly tricky Carrara Oval pitch with its…
Indian cricket team (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India secured a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series against Australia in Queensland on Thursday, maintaining their unbeaten streak since the last T20 World Cup. Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has identified opener Abhishek Sharma and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy as key targets for opposition teams in…
Shivam Dube of India celebrates with team mates (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The Gold Coast, better known for its sun-drenched beaches and surf breaks, became the unlikely setting for a T20 masterclass in subcontinental deception. What began as a mildly concerning, “slightly light” total of 167 for India transformed into a mountain too steep…
UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar has shed light on the franchise’s surprising decision to release star all-rounder Deepti Sharma ahead of the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. Deepti, who was recently named Player of the Tournament in India’s triumphant ODI World Cup campaign, found herself among several high-profile names dropped by the…
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has criticised the team management for its confusing approach towards wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who appears to have lost his place in the XI following Jitesh Sharma’s emergence. Samson, who batted at number three during the Australia tour, was dropped from the playing XI after just one…
Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has opened up about the heartbreaking semi-final loss to India at the ICC Women’s World Cup, admitting the defeat in Navi Mumbai still “hurts” and will take time to move on from. India had stunned Australia by successfully chasing 339 – the highest-ever…
Ben Stokes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England fast bowler Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s attempt to provoke Ben Stokes ahead of the Ashes could end up backfiring, warning that the England captain is at his best when challenged. Stokes’ arrival in Perth drew headlines from The West Australian, which mocked him as…
Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube (X) India captain Suryakumar Yadav, usually calm and collected on the field, was seen losing his temper during the fourth T20I against Australia at Carrara Oval in Queensland. Despite the brief flare-up, India cruised to a 48-run victory in the must-win clash, levelling the intensity of the series. The incident…
Ravi Shastri and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed a fiery behind-the-scenes story from Sachin Tendulkar’s first tour of Australia in 1991-92, when he told the 18-year-old prodigy to stay calm and “let the bat do the talking” amid a heated exchange with the Aussies.Go Beyond The…
Quinton de Kock (Pic credit: Cricket SA) South Africa produced a clinical display to level the three-match ODI series against Pakistan with a commanding 8-wicket victory in the second encounter at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a challenging 270, the Proteas made light work of Pakistan’s total, led by Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 123,…
Rohit Sharma turns prankster (Screengrab) Rohit Sharma, who has already stepped away from Test and T20 International cricket, has been active on social media while spending time with his loved ones in recent months.The former India captain shared an entertaining video on his Instagram account on Thursday, featuring a prank involving a pen. The video…
New Zealand vs West Indies Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) West Indies produced a power-hitting masterclass but still fell agonisingly short, losing to New Zealand by three runs in a high-scoring thriller at Eden Park on Thursday. The result levelled the five-match T20I series 1-1.New Zealand’s victory was built on Mark Chapman’s explosive 78 off…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has paid glowing tribute to Virat Kohli, calling the Indian superstar the “greatest one-day player of all time” and a “once-in-a-generation” cricketer who has redefined the art of batting in limited-overs cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Waugh was effusive…
Dhruv Jurel stays strong with unbeaten 132 With Rishabh Pant back in the Indian Test squad, wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel may return to the bench. However, Jurel proved his batting value on Thursday at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, scoring a sublime unbeaten 132 (175b; 12×4; 4×6) for India ‘A’ against South Africa ‘A’. This was…
Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shivam Dube credited tactical planning and composure under pressure for India’s commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I on Thursday, which handed the visitors an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking after the match,…
India coach Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s domination in the shortest format under head coach Gautam Gambhir continued as the visitors sealed a commanding 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I on Thursday, taking a 2-1 series lead after the first match was washed out. With this victory, India remain unbeaten…
India openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited his team’s “tactical awareness and smart batting” for their 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I on Thursday, a win that handed India an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Axar Patel, centre, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Australian batter Matt Short. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India defended a modest total with a stifling bowling performance to defeat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, Queensland on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The result…
Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attachment comprises mutual fund investments of Rs 6.64 crore held by Suresh Raina and an immovable property…