Yashasvi Jaiswal (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered an early setback on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata when Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking scratchy from the outset, fell cheaply to South Africa pacer Marco Jansen. Jaiswal never appeared fully settled at the crease, and Jansen capitalised by targeting the awkward…
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was at his devastating best on Friday, producing a sensational spell of 5 for 27 to bowl out South Africa for just 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens. On a two-paced surface offering variable bounce, South Africa looked set…
While Jasprit Bumrah pushed for a review, Rishabh Pant advised against it, predicting the ball would sail over the leg stump regardless of Bavuma’s height. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive opening-day spell in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens was overshadowed by a controversial on-field exchange involving…
Dale Steyn and Mohammed Shami NEW DELHI: In the midst of the growing tension between the BCCI selection committee and Mohammed Shami, former South Africa pace great Dale Steyn has delivered a blunt assessment of the India fast bowler’s future. Steyn, speaking on JioHotstar during the lunch break of the first India–South Africa Test in…
Viv Richards and Unmukt Chand (Pic credit: Unmukt’s X post) Former Delhi cricketer Unmukt Chand experienced a moment he described as “special” and “unforgettable” when he met West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards on the sidelines of the Mayor’s New World T20 tournament in Florida. Invited as a special guest, Chand was thrilled to greet…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabad (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) South African captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat first against India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday. The visitors faced a setback as their key pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was sidelined with a rib injury.The South African team, current world Test champions, entered the…
Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi (Screengrab) Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with players and officials from the Pakistan and Sri Lanka teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before the second ODI. The meeting took place amid increased security measures following a recent suicide bombing in Islamabad. The…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-end world number one ranking by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 at the ATP Finals in Turin, surpassing Jannik Sinner in the standings.Alcaraz, who claimed two Grand Slam titles this season, will maintain his top position in Monday’s rankings. His victory over Musetti also confirmed his…
Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) The tension began on Tuesday when a suicide bombing outside a judicial complex in Islamabad killed 12 people and injured many others. The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka had taken place the same day in nearby Rawalpindi, where Pakistan edged a six-run win….
Pujara (left), and Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (right) Every bilateral series will be crucial for veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said on Thursday, given that both players now exclusively participate in the ODI format which poses challenges in maintaining form…
