Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (R) prior to the start of day two of the Second Test in the series between Pakistan and South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 21, 2025 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Shaheen Shah Afridi as…
Ravi Shastri believes that the legendary duo would do nothing to diminish their legacy by continuing their careers. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who guided Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during their prime years, knows better than most how exceptional the two batters are — both at home and abroad,…
Shubman Gill and Rphit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India are facing Australia in a three-match ODI series, with new captain Shubman Gill opening alongside Rohit Sharma. In the opening match in Perth, India suffered a seven-wicket defeat (DLS method). Rohit managed just 8 runs before falling to Josh Hazlewood, while Gill scored 10 before…
NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup campaign is hanging by a thread after another heart-wrenching defeat. Chasing 289 against England in Indore on Sunday, India fell just four runs short, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. England’s win secured them a semifinal spot, joining South Africa and Australia, leaving only one berth still…
Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the…
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster from the Bay Area celebrated for his playing skills and commentary, died unexpectedly, his family announced on Monday. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster from the Bay Area celebrated for his playing skills and commentary, died unexpectedly, his family announced Monday. A Stanford graduate,…
Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…
R Ashwin and MS Dhoni (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently found himself in a humorous situation when a person impersonating Australian cricketer Adam Zampa contacted him on WhatsApp, asking for the phone numbers of several Indian players.Ashwin shared screenshots of the conversation on Instagram, captioning it “Fake Adam Zampa tries to…
NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup campaign is on a knife-edge after another agonising defeat. Chasing a target of 289 against England in Indore on Sunday, India fell just four runs short, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. With the win, England secured a semifinal berth alongside South Africa and Australia, leaving only…
Tommy Fleetwood of England hugs his son Frankie after wining the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct.19, 2025. (AP Photo/Dharam Diwakar) New Delhi: Let it roll. Tommy Fleetwood found himself at the centre of his own rock opera. The clamour for the Merseysider’s attention grew across the DGC arena…
