Category: Cricket

Bollywood actor Dharmendra (AP Photo/Bikas Das, File) Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has paid tribute to renowned Indian actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday.“Dharmendra ji was a legendary hero, and Sholay remains an all-time classic. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy across the subcontinent and was immensely popular in Pakistan as well. My […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said in a light-hearted comment that it would be easy to “Mankad” South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen.Ashwin praised Jansen’s performance in the ongoing Test match against India, posting on X: “He is a serious talent, long levers giving him an amazing bat swing and getting better by the day with […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the only Indian other than Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this record. (Agencies) Yashasvi Jaiswal stood tall in a collapsing Indian innings to script a personal milestone in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. His composed 58 off 97 balls made him only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to register […]

Palak Muchhal reacts to Palash–Smriti Mandhana wedding delay Indian playback singer Palak Muchhal has announced the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal‘s wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana due to health concerns.“Due to Smriti’s father’s health, Smriti and Palash’s wedding has been put on hold. We would request all of you to respect the privacy of […]

Washington Sundar put up a gritty 48 from 92 balls in the tail end of India’s batting order on Day 3 in Guwahati. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Washington Sundar defended India’s batting approach on a day when Marco Jansen’s burst left the hosts in deep trouble in Guwahati. Speaking after stumps on Day 3, Sundar said […]

Sachin Tendulkar, Dharmendra NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a note on Monday expressing grief over the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, calling him a major figure in Indian cinema whose energy stayed with everyone who met him. Tendulkar said Dharmendra’s presence connected with people across generations.“I, like many others, took an instant […]

Virat Kohli and Dharmendra Indian cricket star Virat Kohli expressed his condolences following the passing of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The legendary actor passed away on Monday at the age of 89.“Today, we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent. A true icon who inspired everyone […]

Kuldeep Yadav plays a shot during the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India were bowled out for 201 on the third day of the second Test on Monday, in reply to South Africa’s first-innings score of 489. The home side collapsed after […]

MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming […]

Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over […]