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Star Indian paddler Manika Batra shocked world No.14 Bernadette Szocs of Romania and entered the women singles quarterfinals of WTT Champions event in France’s Montpellier. Batra won 3-1 (11-9 6-11 13-11 11-9) in 29 minutes against the eighth-seeded Szocs in a round of 16 match. Batra, a multiple Commonwealth Games medallist, now enjoys a 6-5 […]
Bangladesh’s all-format captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is likely to step down from the post after the home Test series against South Africa. Appointed in February 2024 with plans to lead through the Champions Trophy, Najmul has informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) of his decision. He awaits final approval from BCB president Faruque Ahmed, currently […]
New Zealand has set a target of 359 runs for India in the second Test between the two teams. However, India has successfully chased a target of over 300 runs only once in Tests on home soil, achieving a 387-run target against England in Chennai in 2008. By the time of the lunch break, India […]
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is struggling in the Test series against New Zealand, having lost both first and second Tests. After, ex-captain Sunil Gavaskar urged the team to focus on the current series rather than the upcoming marquee series against Australia starting Nov 22. He also said, “Don’t talk about Australia […]
By the time of lunch break, India scored 81 runs in 12 overs for one wicket loss in its second innings against New Zealand on the 3rd day of the 2nd test. India need 278 runs to win, and Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal (46) and Shubman Gill (22) are on the crease now. Earlier, New […]
Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid has been decent, with performances that are neither exceptional nor disappointing. However, Saturday’s La Liga Clasico against league leaders Barcelona presents an opportunity for him to make a significant impact. Since joining from PSG in June, he has scored eight goals in 13 matches but is still adapting to […]
Pakistan wicketkeeper and star batter Mohammad Rizwan has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest player to reach 2,000 runs in Test cricket. He accomplished this feat in the third Test against England, achieving the milestone in just 57 innings. The previous record was held by wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who reached 2,000 runs in 59 […]
The BCCI has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The list of 18 players has been released, but star pacer Mohammad Shami has once again been left out of the squad, leading to disappointment. Notably, the series is named after the distinguished former captains: Australia’s Allan Border and India’s Sunil […]
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri criticized captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership during the second test against New Zealand, stating that the fielding setup was inadequate. He emphasized that the objective of bowling and fielding in Tests should be to take wickets. Shastri noted that having a clear strategy focused on taking wickets can significantly […]
Ex-Morocco midfielder, Abdelaziz Barrada passed away at 35, as confirmed by Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, his former clubs. Both teams expressed their condolences, with Marseille writing, “Rest in peace, Abdelaziz.” Barrada, who began his career at PSG, also played for Getafe and had stints with Al Jazira and Marseille before returning to the Gulf. He […]
India colts displayed remarkable composure and finished their round-robin stage with a thrilling 3-3 draw against New Zealand in Sultan of Johor Cup. Gurjot Singh (6′), Rohit (17′) and Talem Priyobarta (60′) put their names on scoresheet. New Zealand’s Jonty Elmes (17′, 32′, 45′) scored a hat-trick of goals. India’s fate to make the final […]
New Zealand ended the third day of Pune test with a huge 301 run-lead. Indian bowlers struggled to put up preasure on the visiting batters. Tom Latham (86) played a crucial knock for the kiwis. NZ ended the day with 198/5 on score board. Indian fielding too was sub-par. Rishabh Pant missed a few chances […]
Team India spinner Washington Sundar took his fourth wicket in the second innings. He dismissed NZ captain Tom Latham (86), who was batting well. Sundar’s fuller ball struck Latham on the pad and the umpire raised the finger. Latham went for the sweep, and missed. He reviewed the decision. It was umpire’s call on impact […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest Indian to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year during the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. The 22-year-old broke Dilip Vengsarkar’s 1979 record and currently ranks second in 2024’s top Test run-scorers behind Joe Root. Jaiswal has amassed 1007 runs in […]
India scored 99 runs in 35 overs for a 6-wicket loss in its first innings against New Zealand on the 2nd day of the 2nd test. India trail by 160 runs, and Indian batsmen Ravindra Jadeja (9), and Ravichandran Ashwin (0) are on the crease now. Team India began the 2nd day of the 2nd […]