Xavi Hernandez(Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the much-hyped coaching application from Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez was fake. The AIFF also revealed that it had received a similar application from someone pretending to be Pep Guardiola. In an official statement released after a key technical committee meeting,…
India and Pakistan players The 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on social media on Saturday. Mohsin Naqvi (x) “I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup…
India coach Gautam Gambhir. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India head coach Gautam Gambhir took a brief pause from cricket on Saturday, July 26, to post a heartfelt birthday wish for his wife, Natasha Jain, even as England tightened their grip on the fourth Test in Manchester. Gautam Gambhir insta post Sharing a picture on…
NEW DELHI: England batting legend Kevin Pietersen has ignited fresh debate in cricketing circles by claiming that batting today is significantly easier than it was two to three decades ago. According to Pietersen, a noticeable dip in the quality of bowling across Test-playing nations has made life simpler for modern-day batters.His remarks came just a…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has launched a stinging critique of India head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s handling of team combinations during the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.Speaking on his YouTube channel after England ended Day…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif sparked debate with a bold statement, suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah may soon walk away from Test cricket. Kaif questioned whether the star pacer can continue in the demanding format, pointing to signs of physical struggle and a noticeable dip in intensity.In the ongoing Test…
Jasprit Bumrah (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India were dealt a major injury scare on Day 3 of the fourth Test in Manchester, as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appeared to hurt his left ankle in a concerning moment caught on camera. A video that quickly went viral showed Bumrah stumbling while walking up the stairs during…
Veda Krishnamurthy (ICC Photo) BENGALURU: A gawky youngster from Kadur, in the picturesque district of Chikkamagaluru, once took the Karnataka women’s cricket circuit by storm. Barely a teenager, she struck the ball fearlessly, was silver-quick on the field and was backed by infectious energy. In a state where there was a shortfall of emerging stars…
AB de Villiers (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The debate over who are the greatest batters and bowlers in cricket history continues to captivate fans across generations. While comparisons across eras often stir strong opinions, they remain deeply subjective — and sometimes surprising.Adding his take to the age-old discussion, South African legend AB de Villiers recently shared…
NEW DELHI: Former India head coach and World Cup-winning all-rounder Ravi Shastri has tipped Shubman Gill to be the next poster boy of Indian cricket, following in the footsteps of icons like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Shastri not only revealed the staggering endorsement earnings of…
