Shafali Verma in Rohtak on Sunday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma opened up on the intense emotions and thought process that powered her to a match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she was determined to “stay calm and execute her plans” despite the nerves of the big…
South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Multiple IPL franchises have been tracking the conversations related to Sanju Samson ever since the glovesman expressed his desire to leave Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a seven-season association. Many enquired, most interacted, but months after chatter, negotiations and a lot of interest, Samson trade could well remain on…
File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Afghanistan cricketer and current chief selector Asadullah Khan has lashed out at Cricket Australia (CA) for its continued refusal to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, calling the move “unfair, political, and against the gentleman’s spirit” of the game.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Jemimah Rodrigues of Brisbane Heat plays a shot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After basking in the glory of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket proved to be an anti-climax. The star batter managed only six runs as her side Brisbane Heat suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Melbourne Renegades…
PM Modi with Women’s World Cup-winning Team India members Indian cricket all-rounder Deepti Sharma made a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Sunday following Team India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup victory. She participated in the morning Bhasma-Aarti ceremony.The Indian team had previously visited the same temple during the World Cup after experiencing…
Quinton de Kock and MS Dhoni (Agency Photos) South Africa’s wicket-keeper-batter Quinton de Kock has made a remarkable return to international cricket after coming out of retirement. In his first ODI series against Pakistan at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, he demonstrated exceptional batting prowess.De Kock opened for South Africa in all three matches, accumulating 239 runs…
Washington Sundar was named the Impact Player of the Series after India sealed a 2-1 win on Saturday (Screenrgabs/X) Washington Sundar’s consistency and composure through India’s T20I series in Australia were rewarded when he was named the “Impact Player of the Series” after the visitors clinched the contest 2-1. The all-rounder received the medal from…
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has assured that Munna Singh Gaud, the father of women’s World Cup–winning cricketer Kranti Gaud, will be reinstated as police constable. Gaud was dismissed in 2012 after an alleged error during election duty.The announcement came during Kranti’s felicitation ceremony in Bhopal, where the CM commended the bowler for…
Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs during the third ODI against South Africa on Saturday. The milestone came in the series decider at Iqbal Stadium,…