India women take on Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I on December 28 at Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, aiming for a 4-0 series lead. Star batter Smriti Mandhana needs just 27 runs to reach 10,000 international runs, joining Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards as only the fourth woman to achieve this milestone.
The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG ended in just two days, shocking players and officials. England won, but the pitch drew criticism after 46 wickets fell quickly. Curator Matt Page admitted disappointment and promised improvement. After the Melbourne pitch concerns, attention now shifts to the Sydney Test, with hopes of a longer, balanced […]
Rishabh Pant is likely to be dropped from India’s ODI squad for the upcoming 3-match series against New Zealand. Ishan Kishan, in great domestic form, is expected to replace him. Pant’s inconsistent performances and Kishan’s recent centuries in domestic tournaments make the change likely. Gill will lead the team after recovering from injury.
The fourth T20 between the India and Sri Lanka women’s teams will be played today in Thiruvananthapuram. India has already won the five-match series 3-0. Sri Lanka has underperformed in the first three matches and hopes to win at least one of the remaining two games to save face. The match starts at 7.00 pm, […]
India have struggled in Test cricket despite doing well in limited-overs formats. After losses to New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, coach Gautam Gambhir’s position in Tests is under review. A report says BCCI informally asked VVS Laxman about the role, but he declined and prefers his current job. Gambhir still has strong backing internally.
England’s Boxing Day Test triumph over Australia elevated Ben Stokes into a rare group of captains. Since 2011, only 3 leaders have defeated the Kangaroos at Melbourne: Virat Kohli in 2018, Ajinkhya Rahane in 2020, and now Stokes. In 15 Boxing Day Tests, Australia otherwise remained unbeaten, settling for draws against India in 2014 and […]
Bhutan’s young bowler Sonam Yeshe etched his name into the record books by achieving an unprecedented feat in T20 cricket. During the 3rd match against Myanmar, he claimed a stunning 8 wickets while conceding just 7 runs. This historic spell pushed previous record-holders Syazrul Idrus of Malaysia and Bahrain’s Ali Dawood, both with 7 wickets, […]
England clinched a 4-wicket victory in the 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne, winning the Boxing Day clash in style. Showcasing their aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, England chased a modest 175-run target. Although the Ashes were already lost, England prevented a whitewash, registering their first Test win in Australia since 2011 after an 18-match losing streak.
Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set a new milestone by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20Is, securing 77 wins and surpassing Australia’s Meg Lanning (76). England’s Heather Knight ranks third with 72 victories. Harmanpreet also leads in wins against a single team, having defeated Sri Lanka 16 times under her captaincy.
In the 4th Ashes Test, Australia were dismissed for 132 in their 2nd innings, with only Head making a notable 46. England, after scoring 110 in the first innings, now need 175 runs to secure win. Though seemingly modest, the pace-friendly pitch makes even small totals challenging. Fans await to see if Stokes’ side can […]
Business magnate Kumar Mangalam Birla revealed he has long avoided appearing on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ due to fear of answering questions incorrectly. During a guest appearance on the Season 17 finale, host Amitabh Bachchan laughed as Birla admitted, “I was worried about what you’d think if I got answers wrong.” The episode is set to […]
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has etched her name into the record books with a key bowling milestone. She now shares the record for most wickets in Women’s T20s at 151 alongside Megan Schutt and needs just one more to stand alone. Deepti has also claimed 333 wickets across all formats, placing her 3rd overall, and […]
TG CM Revanth Reddy arrived in Delhi late last night to attend the key Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled today. The high-level gathering will focus on key national political strategies and recent developments in various states. Senior leaders are expected to take part, and the meeting has generated significant interest within political circles.
India sealed the five-match T20 series against Sri Lanka with two games to spare after an emphatic eight-wicket win in the third match at Thiruvananthapuram. Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur starred with four wickets to earn Player of the Match. Opener Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 79 powered India to chase 112 in just 13.2 overs.
The fall of 20 wickets on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test at Melbourne has sparked debate over pitch standards. While such conditions passed without major criticism, similar scenarios in India often attract harsh reactions from foreign media. This contrast highlights perceived double standards in judging pitches and raises questions.