Rishabh Pant scored an unbeaten 103 in India’s three-day day-night practice game.© Twitter India batsman Hanuma Vihari said both Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant are in good form, and it will be a tough call for the team management to make as to who will be the wicketkeeper in the first Test against Australia. Vihari’s
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Ahead of the much-awaited Test series against Australia, India spinner Kuldeep Yadav feels that the team can replicate the success of the 2018-19 tour if fast bowlers and batters show the same intent as they did last time Down Under. During the 2018-19 tour, Virat Kohli-led India had managed to beat Australia 2-1. This was
Varun Chakravarthy tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Neha Khedekar.© Instagram Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star spinner Varun Chakravarthy married his long-time girlfriend Neha Khedekar in a ceremony held in Chennai on Friday. The duo was originally scheduled to get married earlier this year. However, the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postpone the ceremonies.
Yuvraj Singh won the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2007 World T20 with India.© Instagram Thanking everyone for their wishes on his birthday, Yuvraj Singh took to social media to share a practice session video of him in the nets. The former India all-rounder turned 39 on Saturday, and received birthday wishes on his social
Currently in Australia for India’s ongoing tour, Ravichandran Ashwin took to social media to post an adorable photo with his daughter. The post was also on the receiving end of plenty of love from the spinner’s wife Prithi Narayanan, who commented with numerous heart emoticons. The 34-year-old spinner is part of India’s Test team. He
Paras Khadka has played 10 ODIs and 33 T20Is for Nepal.© Instagram Former Nepal skipper Paras Khadka has been tested positive for coronavirus and has currently isolated himself. Khadka, who has played 10 ODIs and 33 T20Is for Nepal, said he conducted a PCR test on Friday after he lost his smell, and the report
BCCI ethics offer sent a notice to TNCA chief Rupa Gurunath over conflict of interest allegations.© AFP Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) president Rupa Gurunath has been sent a notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ethics officer DK Jain after a complaint was filed by petitioner Sanjeev Gupta for her
Going into the four-match Test series against India, Australia pacer Pat Cummins said he “feels fresh” as he gears up for a gruelling battle with the Indian batsmen in the longest format. Cummins was rested after the first two ODIs against India in order to bring him back fresh for the Test matches. “I feel
Sri Lanka will tour South Africa for two Tests starting December 26 in Centurion.© AFP Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday confirmed that the two-match Test series slated to begin from December 26 will go ahead as planned. The first Test will be played from December 26 in Centurion while
A mini batting collapse by defending champions Sydney Sixers handed victory on Thursday to the Hobart Hurricanes, as Australia’s Big Bash League returned for a 10th season with a raft of innovations. Sixers’ skipper Daniel Hughes won the bat flip at Blundstone Arena and sent the Hurricanes in, with Peter Handscomb’s team recovering from a
England will tour India for four Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is starting February 2021.© BCCI/Twitter International cricket returns to India with England’s full tour in February for four Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. The tour starts from February 7 and Ahmedabad will host a day-night Test from February 24, cricket board sources told
The Supreme Court on Wednesday vacated its order restraining other courts from hearing disputes related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and state cricket associations. The top court, on March 14, 2019, had restrained all other courts across the country from entertaining or proceeding with any matter pertaining to cash-rich BCCI
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman on Wednesday hailed Hardik Pandya’s leadership qualities after the all-rounder decided to hand over his Man of the Series award to newcomer T. Natarajan. Natarajan, who came to Australia as an additional bowler, not only made his debut but also impressed with his bowling. Laxman said it was an ”excellent”
Sachin Tendulkar said a player of Rohit Sharma’s calibre should be in Australia for the upcoming Test series if he passes his fitness Tests. Tendulkar said that a call on the opener can be taken after looking at the status of his hamstring injury and whether he is a 100 per cent. “I do not know
Ben Stokes paid tribute to his father after scoring a century for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020.© BCCI/IPL Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday mourned the death of England all-rounder Ben Stokes’ father Ged Stokes, who died after a year-long battle with brain cancer at the age of 65. Stokes plays for
India vs Australia: Aaron Finch greets Virat Kohli after the third T20I.© AFP Australia skipper Aaron Finch said he was feeling “very good” after his side produced a brilliant performance to bounce back and register a win in the third T20I against India on Tuesday. Australia defeated India by 12 runs in the match which
New Zealand’s number one wicketkeeper BJ Watling is set to return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies, while the tourists suffered a double blow Tuesday with Kemar Roach and Shane Dowrich ruled out. Pace bowler Roach is returning home following the death of his father last week while wicketkeeper Dowrich continues
Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of him parasailing to a famous Ritviz song.© Instagram Taking the break amid the chaotic coronavirus pandemic, Sachin Tendulkar is currently on a vacation. The cricket legend has taken to social media, to share multiple photos lately, but hasn’t revealed his whereabouts. He took to Instagram on Monday, with the