Skipper Joe Root on Sunday became the fourth-highest run-scorer for England in the longest format of the game. The right-handed batsman achieved the feat in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. Playing in his 99th Test for England, Root continued his golden patch and in course of one innings, went
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Sunday said that Joe Root’s 186-run knock against Sri Lanka, in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a “masterclass” against spin. Joe Root’s knock of 186 helped England stay on course against Sri Lanka on Day three of the ongoing second Test
Shardul Thakur made his presence felt with both bat and ball when handed an opportunity at The Gabba.© Twitter Shardul Thakur took to Twitter on Sunday to express his emotions after he was gifted an SUV by businessman Anand Mahindra. Mahindra gifted SUVs to six Indian cricketers in commemoration of their performances in the recently
On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to share his message on gender equality. also posting a throwback picture with his daughter Sara and son Arjun. National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24. Writing on Twitter, the former Indian cricketer
KL Rahul and Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty joined Robin Uthappa and his wife Sheethal for a get together.© Instagram Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty joined Robin Uthappa and his wife Sheethal for a get together, as visible in the pictures posted by Sheethal’s Instagram account. Rahul, Athiya and Robin can be
England fast bowler James Anderson returned his best figures of 6-40 in Asia to help bowl out Sri Lanka for 381 on day two of the second Test on Saturday. The tourists were 98 for two at stumps after Lasith Embuldeniya struck early to remove the openers. Skipper Joe Root, on 67, and Jonny Bairstow,
Former cricketer Greg Chappell believes that the BCCI’s method of nurturing youngsters has profited the Indian cricket team and set the foundation for their recent success against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The former India coach also criticised Cricket Australia’s way of training youngsters for international cricket. Writing for The Sydney Morning Herald, the former
Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith on Friday revealed that the Proteas will use two different teams in the Pakistan tour, so that their Test squad members can return home early to begin their quarantine period ahead of the home series against Australia. The dates of the three-match Test series between South
Sourav Ganguly, his brother Snehasish Ganguly (R) with CAB president CAB President Avishek Dalmiya.© Twitter Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehasish Ganguly underwent a successful angioplasty at the Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Friday and is currently under observation. “CAB Secretary Snehasish Ganguly was today admitted at 11.20 am. He was successfully operated and
Australia’s Nathan Coulter-Nile said he is not surprised over being released by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians, admitting that he was expecting that to happen. Coulter-Nile is currently playing for Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars. On Wednesday, Melbourne Stars suffered a five-wicket defeat after Renegades chased down the 159-run target.
Robin Uthappa played 12 games for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020.© BCCI/IPL Top order batsman Robin Uthappa has been traded to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League. ”Robin is our newest Bat-Man! Welcoming you with #Yellove Vanakkam,” CSK tweeted from their official handle on Thursday. Uthappa made the move
Mohammed Siraj revealed on Thursday that the on-field umpires had offered India the option to leave the game after some players were on the receiving end of racial abuse from the crowd during the Sydney Test in Australia. However, India captain Ajinkya Rahane stayed put and said stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane refused to do so.
Rishabh Pant is often compared to former India captain MS Dhoni.© AFP The comparisons with the iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni are flattering but young Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Thursday said he wants to carve his own identity in the game after playing a key role in the side’s historic Test series win in Australia.
Joe Root’s England will look to sweep Sri Lanka in the second and final Test, starting on Friday, as they prepare to face an India side buoyed by their sensational victory in Australia. England, who resumed a tour that was halted in March by the coronavirus pandemic, won the first Test in Galle by seven
Rajasthan Royals have released former captain Steve Smith ahead of IPL 2021 auctions, the franchise confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday. Sanju Samson has been named as the captain of the team. Smith led the side in IPL 2020 where the Royals finished at the bottom of the points table. “Forever a Royal…Some special memories
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen issued a friendly warning to India on the upcoming tour of England to India for four Tests and limited-overs internationals. In a tweet referring to India’s Test series win in Australia on Tuesday, Pietersen wrote: “India – yeh aitihaasik jeet ka jashn manaye kyuki yeh sabhi baadhao ke khilaap hasil
His glove-work has often attracted criticism but the Indian team firmly backs Rishabh Pant since he is a “match-winner” and an impact player on foreign soil, India head coach Ravi Shastri eulogised the young wicket-keeper after he shaped side’s phenomenal win in the Brisbane Test. Pant (89 not out off 138 balls) held his nerves
Virat Kohli-led India will take on England in a four-match Test series.© Twitter Indian skipper Virat Kohli returned to the national side as the BCCI announced the Test squad to take on England in the first two matches of the upcoming four-match series on Tuesday. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior fast bower Ishant Sharma, who