Category: Cricket

Anvay Dravid (Image credit: SLC) MUMBAI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with a whirlwind 87 (67b, 9×4, 1×6), while Arjun Rajput made 76 (81b, 9×4, 1×6) to help the India Under-19 team put up a formidable total of 285 in 47.2 overs against Sri Lanka A […]

Australia Women’s team, rewriting history Normal services has resumed in women’s international cricket. Australia are back. After losing in back-to-back semifinals, the Australian women’s team, led by a new captain in Sophie Molineux, has clinched a World Cup again.Powered by a magnificent half-century by experienced campaigner Beth Mooney (64, 49b, 10×4) and explosive young gun […]

India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar‘s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against […]

ICC chairman Jay Shah with Australia skipper Sophie Molineux. (Pic credit: Jay Shah’s X post) Australia reaffirmed their dominance in women’s cricket by lifting a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday, prompting ICC chairman Jay Shah to hail the tournament as another milestone in the sport’s remarkable growth.After Australia defeated hosts […]

Dasun Shanaka getting congratulated by teammates (X-Seattle Orcas) Dasun Shanaka delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in Cognizant Major League Cricket history, claiming the tournament’s first-ever double hat-trick to help the Seattle Orcas defend a modest total and seal a thrilling nine-run victory over the Texas Super Kings. Defending just 121, the Orcas looked […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dream became a reality on Saturday as the 15-year-old received his India debut cap ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The left-handed opener created history by becoming India’s youngest-ever international cricketer at 15 years and 99 days, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 36-year-old record. […]

Axar Patel creates history in Manchester (Image: BCCI) India all-rounder Axar Patel etched his name into the record books during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, becoming the first Indian spinner to claim 100 wickets in T20I cricket.The milestone came with the prized wicket of England captain Harry Brook, who was threatening […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanjay Manjrekar Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned India’s decision to leave out Sanju Samson for the second T20I against England, as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his international debut, saying the move made little senseTaking to X after the match, Manjrekar welcomed the 15-year-old’s debut but wondered why Samson had been left out […]

Jasprit Bumrah started preparations (Image: Jasprit/ Instagram) After enduring the toughest Indian Premier League season of his career, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has begun preparations for his return to international cricket.The star fast bowler shared glimpses of himself training with the red ball on Instagram, signalling the start of his preparations for a crucial […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not have enjoyed the dream debut he had hoped for, but he earned praise from England’s match-winner Jacob Bethell after the second T20I in Manchester on Saturday.The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest-ever T20I debutant when he was picked for the second match against England. Although he […]