Mohammed Siraj (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj is set to play Hyderabad’s last Ranji Trophy match vs Vidarbha. Not picked in India squad for Champions Trophy, Siraj will be skipping the January 23 fixture vs Himachal Pradesh at home due to workload management but will play last group game of the season. Poll Should…
Tom Banton (CREIMAS Photo) NEW DELHI: MI Emirates thrashed Sharjah Warriorz by nine wickets in the 11th match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Sunday in a lop-sided encounter in Sharjah. Tom Banton’s scintillating unbeaten century stole the spotlight as MI Emirates chased down a target of 177 with ease.After MI Emirates won…
Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday refused to participate in the customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. The 37-year-old’s interview snub came in protest of the comments made on air by Tony Jones, who works for…
Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: 10-time champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Czech Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian, 37, who is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, triumphed over the 24th seed Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Rod Laver Arena.Go…
Dhruv Parashar, centre, claps as he celebrates with his teammates. (Desert Vipers Photo) NEW DELHI: Dhruv Parashar, a promising 20-year-old all-rounder, made a successful debut in the International League T20 (ILT20) for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A crucial contributor in the Vipers’ emphatic 53-run…
Carlos Alcaraz, right, is congratulated by Jack Draper after Draper retires from their fourth round match. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired during their last-16 match on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena amidst scorching conditions. At the time of Draper’s withdrawal, the Spanish third seed…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill‘s vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad. “Gill being made the vice-captain means he is the heir…
Chris Martin and Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: British band Coldplay’s Mumbai concert on Saturday proved to be an unforgettable night for both music lovers and cricket fans alike.During one of the final songs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin surprised the crowd when he unexpectedly mentioned the name of…
Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: During a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma and men’s selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Prior to the start of the conference, cameras captured a private conversation between Rohit and Agarkar, which later…
Gerhard Erasmus (Image credit: ILT20) NEW DELHI: The Gulf Giants secured their inaugural victory in ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Dubai Capitals by six wickets on Saturday.In pursuit of 166, Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer constructed a decisive 80-run partnership in 44 deliveries. Erasmus remained unbeaten with a 34-ball fifty, whilst Hetmyer scored an undefeated…
