South Africa’s Aiden Markram (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: What began as a frustrating morning for South Africa transformed into a day of dominance, thanks to a heroic century from Aiden Markram on Friday. After falling for a duck in the first innings, Markram defied the odds and silenced critics with a superb hundred in…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s much-anticipated intrasquad game in Beckenham got off to a steady start on Day 1, offering valuable match practice ahead of the five-Test series against England. The fixture, the team’s sole warm-up before the series, also marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket under the leadership…
Indian players pay tribute (Credit: @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: The world of sport came together in solidarity following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Across cricket, hockey, and domestic leagues, teams paused to remember the 265 lives lost when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed on Thursday shortly after departing Sardar…
Tilak Varma(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Hyderabad: Three summers ago, the now-19-year-old Thakur Tilak Varma caught the attention of cricketing world when Rohit Sharma rated the youngster as a future ‘three-format player for India’. A year later in 2023, he went on to make his debut for India in T20Is and ODIs. But his Test…
Australia bowlers shone on day 2, with skipper Pat Cummins and Alex Carey taking center stage. The former also reached 300 Test wickets with his 6/28 spell on Day 2 (Image via AP/PTI) Australia maintained their advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday, led by captain Pat Cummins‘s…
Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed young left-hander Sai Sudharsan to bat at No. 3 in India’s upcoming five-Test series in England, calling it a crucial opportunity for the youngster.“In my opinion, Sai Sudharsan should play at No.3. He’s a left-hander, in top form, and…
The Lord’s, London (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: With legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin bowing out of the longest format of the game, India tour of England 2025 marks the dawn of a new era.Shubman Gill takes the reins as captain, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy, facing the formidable challenge of…
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, ICC WTC Final 2025: Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s belonged to the bowlers as Australia and South Africa exchanged blows in an intense, low-scoring start to the five-day clash. With overcast skies and a helpful pitch, 14 wickets tumbled for just 255 runs, but…
West Indies coach Daren Sammy voiced concerns over Nicholas Pooran’s premature international retirement, hinting at a potential trend due to T20 franchise cricket’s allure. Sammy emphasised the significance of national pride and fan loyalty, recalling West Indies’ rich cricket heritage. In Pooran’s absence, the team faced defeats in England, exposing bowling frailties. West Indies cricket…
Kagiso Rabada eclipses Allan Donald’s wicket tally with his five-wicket haul on the first day of the WTC final (Image via X/@ProteasMenCSA & Houseof_Cricket) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada achieved a significant milestone on Day 1 of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, surpassing Allan Donald to become South Africa’s fourth-highest Test wicket-taker….