Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) India have opted to use their talismanic pacer for three overs in the powerplay in search of early scalps, leaving skipper Suryakumar with weaker options at the death. It’s a gamble the team is willing to take…DUBAI: The Indian team was engaged in a lengthy training session on a hot and…
Andy Pycroft (left) during the toss for the match between India and Pakistan. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of blatant bias, branding him a “favourite for the Indians” in the wake of the handshake controversy and mounting tensions at the…
India wanted Mike Dennes removed as match umpire for their 3rd unofficial Test against South Africa back in 2001 (Images via Getty Images) A major moment in cricket’s power dynamics erupted in November 2001 when India, with the backing of South Africa, forced the removal of International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Denness. In…
Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in the…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha at the toss. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh off the handshake controversy and the recently resolved stand-off with match referee Andy Pycroft, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a defiant note ahead of the blockbuster Super Four clash against India, declaring…
Pakistan and UAE players after the match. (Pic credit: ACC) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Metallica’s song “Nothing Else Matters” could be the perfect theme for the Pakistan vs UAE match.It was a rock-and-roll day in Dubai.The match started an hour late after Pakistan threatened to boycott the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft continued to…
After Suryakumar Yadav’s no-handshake gesture following the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Group A game, reactions have been coming in thick and fast (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: After Suryakumar Yadav‘s no-handshake gesture following the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Group A game, reactions have been coming in thick and fast. The Pakistan…
Umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge was hit on the ear from a Pakistan throw (Screengrabs/SonyLIV) Play was briefly halted in Dubai on Wednesday after on-field umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge was struck on the ear by a throw during the Asia Cup Group A clash between Pakistan and the UAE. The incident occurred in the sixth over of UAE’s…
The Major League Cricket (MLC), which received List-A recognition from the ICC in the previous year, stands as the official T20 competition in the United States. (Twitter Photo) American Cricket Enterprises (ACE), which runs Major League Cricket, has initiated legal proceedings against USA Cricket (USAC) on Tuesday for “improper termination”. The dispute centres on USAC’s…
Despite Pakistan’s appeals, Andy Pycroft is the match referee for the Asia Cup game between Pakistan vs UAE (Image via X/@ICC & Getty Images) Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 clash against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday was thrown into confusion after the ICC refused to replace match referee Andy Pycroft, despite Pakistan’s objections. Hours before…