Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is puzzled by rumours that he will not be able to bowl in the early part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, saying he will be “100 per cent available” to bat and bowl for Mumbai Indians. Reports have circulated that Green, who suffered a broken finger after … Read more
Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he wants to play a practice match against Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open, the latest improvement in what was once an icy relationship. Previously the pair rarely saw eye-to-eye, with the divisive Australian once calling the 21-time Grand Slam champion “a tool”. But their relations warmed when Kyrgios … Read more
England county side Middlesex are reportedly in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), though there is no indication they will compete in this year’s edition of the league. To begin with, Middlesex could send a squad to Pakistan for a pre-season warm-up tour “as a … Read more
As India prepare for the 50-over World Cup at home in October-November, former India batter Gautam Gambhir said the team must prioritise finding a replacement for seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya. “They need to quickly identify a back-up for Hardik; if something happens to him, India will be in serious, serious trouble,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Gambhir as … Read more
Indian men’s cricket team wicket-keeper and batter Rishabh Pant has been discharged from the Dehradun hospital and is being shifted to Mumbai for further treatment of his ligament injury. Pant who was in an accident on 30 December on the Delhi-Dehradun highway near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, was discharged from the private hospital in Dehradun on Wednesday. … Read more
Ajay Ratra, Amay Khurasiya and S Sharath are among the former players interviewed for a spot in India’s senior men’s selection panel, as per ESPNCricinfo. The BCCI-appointed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) interviewed the aforementioned players, along with Chetan Sharma and Harvinder Singh. The shortlisted candidates made presentations before the panel, which will be submitting its … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a “unique player” and insisted his career was not over as he received a thunderous welcome at his new club in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The Portuguese superstar, 37, said he had done all he could in Europe and was hungry for a new challenge as he was greeted by … Read more
In the world of cricket, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in any cricket-playing nation. Cricketers representing their nation aim to be a part of in this tournament in their entire career or lifetime. Started in 1975, the ICC Men’s 50 Overs Cricket World Cup is the most reputed tournament, … Read more
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning to the IPL fold as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during the upcoming edition starting in April, sources close to the development confirmed. The former India captain, who stepped down from the BCCI president’s post in October, will also oversee all the cricket verticals of … Read more
Members of the India cricket team on Tuesday shared heartwarming messages wishing a speedy recovery to their star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is in hospital after meeting with a near-fatal car accident last week. India cricket team Head Coach Rahul Dravid wished Pant a speedy recovery, recalling how he has played some of the best … Read more
Rajat and Nishu, the two persons who took star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to the hospital, visited the India southpaw at the Max Hospital in Dehradun on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Rajat detailed how they saved Pant and took him to the hospital. “We saw him first and his condition was serious. We provided him … Read more
Dehradun: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant “is doing well and has been shifted to a private suite due to fear of infection”, revealed Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Shyam Sharma today. “Due to fear of infection, we have told his family and hospital administration to shift him to a private suite. He is … Read more
For the upcoming ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup, scheduled in October-November, this year, the BCCI has announced a 20-member probable squad to represent India in the all-important tournament. So, in regard to the BCCI’s latest decisions regarding Team India’s poor performance in the calendar year, 2022, the following changes can be noted- Combination of the … Read more
Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team, Santos. The oceanside home of the team nicknamed “Peixe” — “fish” in Portuguese — is expecting a huge influx of fans looking to honor the “King” of football, who died … Read more
After the two dismal performances of the Indian team in two international tournaments, namely, the Asia Cup and T20I World Cup, BCCI summoned captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid, outgoing chief- selector, Chetan Sharma, and NCA chief, VVS Laxman to take the stock of the situation. BCCI top brasses were upset over Team India’s shameful … Read more