AUS vs IND: Steve Smith during the third Test match against India.© AFP Australia’s premier batsman Steve Smith is “shocked and disappointed” at the controversy created by the allegations levelled against him for a purported video where he is seen scuffing up the guard mark of Indian batsman Rishabh Pant on the fifth day of
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West Indies coach Phil Simmons urged the young members of his squad to grab their chances in the forthcoming three one-day internationals and two-Test series against Bangladesh. “My rule and message to all the players here is that you are not here to fill in,” Simmons told reporters in the team’s first press conference in
Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma were part of India’s XI for the Sydney Test against Australia.© AFP Rishabh Pant may have been organised and disciplined on the field in the Sydney Test but his hotel room was anything but as Rohit Sharma found out and shared on social media. Rohit posted a picture of Pant’s
Sreesanth picked the wicket of Puducherry opener Fabid Ahmed. (File Photo)© Twitter Fast bowler S Sreesanth, who made a return to competitive cricket on Monday, castled Puducherry opener, Fabid Ahmed, in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match in Mumbai. Sreesanth, who was named in the Kerala squad for the showpiece event last month, bagged
Australia skipper Tim Paine on Monday said that Cricket Australia and his team did not condone any kind of racial abuse and it was disappointing to see that happen. He added that the Australian players wanted this to stop and stood with the Indian team in the matter. “Cricket Australia and Australian team did not
India captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby girl on Monday.© Anushka Sharma/Instagram Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby girl on Monday afternoon, Kohli said in a message on social media. “We are thrilled to share with you that we have been blessed with a
Former India skipper Rahul Dravid turned 48 on Monday and fans took to social media in large numbers to wish the batting great on his special day. Along with their heart-warming wishes, some fans also pulled up interesting stats from his glorious playing career, while others praised him for always stepping up to do the
Suresh Raina scored an unbeaten half-century against Punjab on Sunday.© Twitter Suresh Raina‘s half-century and a three-wicket effort from Bhuvneshwar Kumar went in vain as Punjab defended a modest 134 against Uttar Pradesh in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Sunday. Punjab posted 134 for seven in a Group A
MS Dhoni and Sakshi had tied the knot in a private ceremony back in 2010.© Instagram Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi took to social media on Sunday, to share a couple of pictures which show their journey since 2008. The husband-wife duo can be seen in a cheerful mood in both the images
In the first ODI, UAE defeated Ireland by six wickets on Friday.© Twitter The second ODI between UAE and Ireland has been postponed after Alishan Sharafu tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. He is the third member of UAE’s squad to return a positive result, following Chirag Suri and Aryan Lakra. The tests that were
All-rounder Dwayne Bravo feels the T10 format can help players extend their careers. Bravo will be representing Delhi Bulls in the upcoming season of Abu Dhabi T10 League slated to begin from January 28. The all-rounder, who was one of the standout performers in the previous edition, said that he plays the T10 format to
Australia entered the four-match Test series against India determined to make it “as hard as possible” for Cheteshwar Pujara to score, the home team’s pace spearhead Pat Cummins said after his terrific display in the third Test on Saturday. Pujara has been criticised for his ultra-defensive approach in the series so far and instead of
AUS vs IND: A brilliant direct-hit caught Hanuma Vihari short of his crease.© Twitter Josh Hazlewood produced a moment of magic in the field at mid-off to run out Hanuma Vihari and push India on the backfoot on Day 3 of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Vihari came in to the bat
BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted pictures from his meeting with the CM of Arunachal Pradesh.© Twitter Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Friday said that the BCCI will extend support to all the North-Eastern states for several facilities including capacity building and cricketing infrastructure. “Humbled and honoured to visit
Former Australia skipper Steve Smith dismissed talk of a form slump but credited a more positive attitude after his battling century against India in Sydney on Friday. The 31-year-old reached three figures in a Test for the first time since 2019, smacking 131 for his 27th ton to help steer Australia to a first innings
England’s Jonny Bairstow Thursday said the addition of South African great Jacques Kallis as batting consultant is a “fantastic addition” to their squad during the Sri Lanka tour. The 45-year-old Kallis has flown in from South Africa to join England for their two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting January 14. Bairstow, who is expected to
Max Bryant backtracked, jumped and palmed the ball back into play while falling over the ropes.© Twitter Brisbane Heat cricketer Max Bryant gave the world an indication of his fielding prowess during the 32nd match of the ongoing season of the Big Bash League (BBL) against Melbourne Stars. The latter needed 42 runs off 11
MS Dhoni and daughter Ziva were captured in an adorable pose.© Ziva Dhoni/Instagram MS Dhoni was captured with his daughter Ziva in a picture posted on Ziva’s Instagram account. Dhoni is seen carrying Ziva on his back even as people surround the father-daughter duo. MS Dhoni is married to Sakshi Singh Dhoni and the couple