Washington Sundar put up a gritty 48 from 92 balls in the tail end of India’s batting order on Day 3 in Guwahati. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Washington Sundar defended India’s batting approach on a day when Marco Jansen’s burst left the hosts in deep trouble in Guwahati. Speaking after stumps on Day 3, Sundar said…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said in a light-hearted comment that it would be easy to “Mankad” South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen.Ashwin praised Jansen’s performance in the ongoing Test match against India, posting on X: “He is a serious talent, long levers giving him an amazing bat swing and getting better by the day with…
Dharmendra and Sachin Tendulkar Bollywood legend Dharmendra passed away at age 89 in Mumbai at his residence after a prolonged illness, with his last rites scheduled for later today.The acclaimed actor, known for his contribution to Indian cinema, was also an ardent cricket enthusiast. Dharmendra Dies At 89; Bachchans, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan Pay Final…
Kuldeep Yadav plays a shot during the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India were bowled out for 201 on the third day of the second Test on Monday, in reply to South Africa’s first-innings score of 489. The home side collapsed after…
MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming…
Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…
Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha entered rare territory on Sunday, moving past Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Yousuf and MS Dhoni to claim the record for most international appearances in a single calendar year. The landmark came during Pakistan’s fourth match of the ongoing T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, which marked Salman’s 54th international match…
Guwahati: South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy with Marco Jansen (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Guwahati: The cruel reality of another home Test series loss is setting in. As the late afternoon chill descended on the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Barsapara on Sunday, the Indian openers must have felt the shiver. A wicket at that stage would have…
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs in Rawalpindi in the ongoing tri-series, despite an unbeaten 67 from Ryan Burl. The result pushed Zimbabwe’s net run rate down and kept Sri Lanka in the race for the final. Pakistan have secured a place in the final after winning their first three matches.Pakistan posted 195, led by…
JAIPUR: Unhappy with the facilities and arrangements at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the Jaipur-based IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals are actively exploring alternative venues and appear close to shifting its home base to Pune, at least for the 2026 season. While the Royals’ management has remained tight-lipped, Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) secretary Kamlesh Pisal confirmed to…