Former England captain Michael Vaughan has “categorically” denied making an alleged racist comment to a former Yorkshire teammate, whose account was supported by current England player Adil Rashid on Monday. Azeem Rafiq, 30, was found by an independent report to have been subject to “racial harassment and bullying” at Yorkshire, with the chairman and then
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Adil Rashid pledged to participate in an official investigation aimed at eradicating racism.© Instagram The racism controversy at England county Yorkshire isn’t dying down and now spinner Adil Rashid has confirmed Azeem Rafiq’s recollection of Michael Vaughan’s comments to players of Asian heritage during an incident in 2009. Rashid also pledged to participate in an
After a series of injuries that kept him out of the national setup, Mitchell Marsh finally found his night of reckoning and glory as he guided Australia to their maiden T20 World Cup title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The all-rounder smashed 77 not out off just 50 balls, and was involved
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India ODI and Test skipper, Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated all the athletes and coaches who were conferred with National Sports Awards 2021. The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2021 (Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards-2021, Dronacharya Awards-2021, Arjuna Awards-2021, Dhyan Chand Awards-2021, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar-2021, Maulana
BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to take place on December 4© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be updating its members on the T20 World Cup 2021 held in UAE, the National Cricket Academy and domestic season in its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place on
The first woman cricketer to be conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Mithali Raj on Saturday hoped her achievements would inspire the country’s young girls to pursue their dreams and be the catalysts for change. The 38-year-old stalwart of Indian women’s cricket was one of the 12 sportspersons to receive the
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon wants to win a Test series in India.© Twitter Test matches between India and Australia have been high-voltage encounters in recent times and Australia spinner Nathan Lyon feels he can play a “massive” role in his team’s effort to win over India in a Test series in the future. India had
Shaheen Afridi picked 7 wickets in 6 matches in T20 World Cup 2021.© AFP Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi should have used his pace “sensibly” in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2021. Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis produced a brilliant partnership to carry Australia to a stunning
Essex chairman John Faragher has resigned following a historical allegation of racist language..© Youtube The chairman of English County Cricket Club Essex has resigned following a historical allegation of racist language. John Faragher, who stepped down on Thursday, denies the allegations against him, which relate to a board meeting in 2017, but the club are
Australia pulled off a sensational chase to end Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup and reach the final of the tournament, where they will face New Zealand. Australia looked in a spot of bother in the chase after being reduced 96 for five in 12.2 overs, but Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis produced
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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar questioned the exclusion of spinners Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakaravarthy for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 16-man squad, led by Rohit Sharma, for the three-match T20I series, starting November 17. While the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit
Opener Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 to lead New Zealand into their first-ever Twenty20 World Cup final with a thrilling five-wicket victory over England on Wednesday. Chasing 166 for victory, New Zealand were in trouble at 13-2 and 107-4 when Jimmy Neesham turned the semi-final on its head with an 11-ball 27 to help
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Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Wednesday said dealing with Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key to success in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage. But Shaheen stands in Australia’s way
With BCCI announcing the Team India squad for its upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand, there were plenty of surprises in the roster. There was no Virat Kohli in the squad with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player rested for the series. Rohit Sharma was named captain with KL Rahul as vice-captain. Kohli stepped