Virat Kohli and Team India celebrates (X) On this day, India secured a memorable 151-run victory against England at Lord’s cricket ground on August 16, 2021, following a stirring team huddle speech by then-captain Virat Kohli. The historic win on day five of the second Test match was sparked by Kohli‘s motivational words to his…
Australia’s Steve Smith (AP/PTI) Steve Smith has hailed Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer the game has ever seen while calling Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batter. Speaking to BBC, the Australian star shared his admiration for two of the most celebrated figures in world cricket. Kallis, often described as the most complete cricketer, was a…
Australian cricket has lost one of its great figures with the passing of former captain and coach Bob Simpson at the age of 89. Cricket Australia confirmed the news on Saturday. Simpson was a central figure in the game for decades. He played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at…
NEW DELHI: Before Shubman Gill took flight to England for the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, there were some doubts, rather apprehensions: whether Gill would be successful as a Test batter in English conditions or if he would prove to be a good captain.Gill answered them – perfectly. He scored 754 runs in five Tests, putting…
Jacob Bethell (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England batter Jacob Bethell is set to create history by becoming England men’s cricket team’s youngest skipper at age 21, surpassing a record that has remained intact for 136 years.He will captain England’s T20 squad in three matches against Ireland in Dublin.The record for England’s youngest captain was…
A mixup between two Pakistan Shaheens players resulted in a dreadful run out. (Image: X) A heated moment unfolded during a cricket match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A when opening batter Nafay and Yasir Khan were involved in a run-out incident in the 12th over, leading to visible frustration and confrontation between the teammates….
India will meet Pakistan on September 14 in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2025. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on August 15 for prioritising financial gains over national sentiment by agreeing to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, following the…
Steve Smith (Agency Photo) Australian cricket star Steve Smith has expressed his thoughts about qualifying for the T20I squad in the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, acknowledging the challenges ahead.Cricket is making its return to the Olympics after a long absence of 128 years, with its last appearance dating back to 1900. Smith, who will…
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The feeling of winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 still hasn’t sunk in. India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to clinch their second ICC Champions Trophy title under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, having previously won the tournament in 2013 under MS Dhoni.The celebrations…
Virat Kohli joined the chorus of tributes on India’s 79th Independence Day, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram that resonated with millions of fans. “Today, we smile in freedom because they stood with unwavering courage. We salute and honour the sacrifices of our heroes on this joyous Independence Day. Proud to be Indian. Jai Hind,”…
