NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who led India to their second ICC T20 World Cup title, has been named the skipper of the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. The team, which reflects India’s dominance in the format, also features Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya among its ranks. Sharma had an unforgettable…
Smriti Mandhana. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 was unveiled on Saturday, with Indian stars Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh earning their spots among the elite. The squad showcases the depth of Indian talent, with three players making significant contributions to their team’s success over the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.Rohit, the India Test and ODI captain, appeared for Mumbai in their Ranji…
Shaheen Afridi (Getty Images) Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressed the absence of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi from the Test lineup, citing a lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason behind the decision. Afridi, a key figure in Pakistan’s all-format setup, last played a Test during the heavy defeat to England in Multan,…
Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a cheeky comment about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set tongues wagging. Kuldeep’s remark, aimed at RCB’s elusive quest for their maiden IPL trophy, sent fans into a frenzy and showcased the cricketer’s sense…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape players celebrate after taking a Joburg Super Kings wicket. (Pic courtesy – Sunrisers) Sunrisers Eastern Cape electrified St George’s Park with a fourth consecutive victory, defeating the Joburg Super Kings by 14 runs to move into second place on the SA20 table. The defending champions now sit at 19 points, one behind…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a rest day on Thursday, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 resumed full throttle on Friday. A dramatic Round 6 unfolded, with Indian chess prodigies making their presence felt in both Masters and Challengers sections amid the chilly weather of Wijk aan Zee.Struggling with three early losses in…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured their fourth consecutive win at St George’s Park, propelling them to second place on the SA20 table with 19 points, just one point behind the table-toppers, Paarl Royals, who have played one game less.The 14-run victory over the Joburg Super Kings was hard-fought, with the Sunrisers relying heavily on…
Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s pursuit of a third consecutive Australian Open title will face a challenge from No. 14 Madison Keys. Both players are currently on 11-match winning streaks and are set to clash in the final on Saturday.Sabalenka and Keys entered the first major of…
The SA20 final at the Wanderers on February 8 will once again be played before a capacity crowd, marking the third consecutive year of a sold-out finale. Season 3 tickets have sold out a week earlier compared to Season 2, while all the hospitality packages have also been fully booked for this season.Go Beyond The…
