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'Bumrah won't hesitate to claim he's world's No.1 bowler now': Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan commented on Jasprit Bumrah's performance as he joined the 400-wicket club after the India vs Bangladesh first Test.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 11:53 AM IST
‘I’m selling Kohli. He can find a new team for more money. Rohit is Dhoni's sub'
If Vaughan and Gilchrist are the managers, Virat Kohli will be sold to another IPL team, while Rohit Sharma will be on the bench as a backup for MS Dhoni.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 02:56 PM IST
Kanpur pitch for IND vs BAN 2nd Test to be lower, slower than Chennai: Report
Both sides are likely to ditch the third seamer in Kanpur with conditions expected to be significantly different from what was the case in Chennai
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 12:17 PM IST
OTD: What made India’s 2007 T20 World Cup victory so special?
In 2007, India under Dhoni's leadership, won the inaugural T20 World Cup. A young team displayed resilience, culminating in a thrilling final win over Pakistan.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 09:48 AM IST
Bumrah is 'tipper lorry, not Mercedes'; let him say whatever he wants to: Ashwin
Ashwin said one needs to understand the difference between a tipper lorry and a Mercedes Benz before bringing up Bumrah's injury to judge his fitness.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Cummins urges AUS to keep key IND star 'quiet' during Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India's upcoming five-Test series in Australia is arguably the biggest among the remaining events in the calendar year
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST
England captain slapped with a suspended fine for 12-year-old ‘blackface' photo
Heather Knight, set to lead England at the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, apologized sincerely, stating she's "truly sorry" for her past actions.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:02 AM IST
'India can't form a Test playing XI at home without...': Ex-PAK star's big take
Kamran Akmal hailed R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's partnership during the India vs Bangladesh first Test match.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:37 AM IST
‘Pakistan bowlers thought Morkel was nothing’: Shaheen Afridi and Co slammed
Morne Morkel joined them as a bowling coach last year in June but cut ties with them after their group-stage exit from the ODI World Cup 2024.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:23 AM IST
‘I've never seen a captain like Rohit Sharma. He came forward…’: India pacer
India pacer Akash Deep was bowled over by Rohit Sharma and said he was fortunate to play under his captaincy, whom he rates as the best skipper.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:53 AM IST
French football legend drops massive Cristiano Ronaldo statement
Emmanuel Petit made a sensational Cristiano Ronaldo claim, and spoke about the Portugal star's ego.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:13 PM IST
Shikhar Dhawan return to cricket after announcing international retirement
Shikhar Dhawan returns to action in Legends League Cricket, captaining Gujarat Greats to victory over Toyam Hyderabad.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:33 PM IST
'If R Ashwin was English, then they would have told him to retire': Panesar
Despite Ashwin's impeccable red-ball record, Monty Panesar asserted that he won't fit into England's current Test Cricket set-up
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:59 AM IST
Kapil Dev hints Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are past their 'prime'
Kapil Dev says a player's prime is between the age of 26 and 34 and with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being 35 and 37 respectively, fitness will be key.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Alcaraz attacks ATP schedule in bombshell statement, opens up on fitness issues
Carlos Alcaraz attacked ATP for their schedule and claimed that it was ‘killing’ players.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah mentors Indian pacer with knowledgeable discussions about mindset
The young Indian star opened up on sharing a dressing room with Jasprit Bumrah and how the senior paceman helped him understand the mindset of batters.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Smith'begins mind games with ‘best all-format bowler’ praise for Jasprit Bumrah
Smith, whose Australia succeeded in trumping Bumrah and India in both the WTC and ODI WC finals in 2023, was nonetheless complimentary of the pacer’s quality.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Lionel Messi to not retire at Inter Miami, decides on future transfer: Report
Lionel Messi has reportedly decided to join another club after his Inter Miami contract expires.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 05:23 PM IST
Shakib's availability for Kanpur Test vs India doubtful after finger injury
The second Test match will begin on September 27, and the visitors have enough time to assess Shakib Al Hasan's injury and decide his availability.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 05:19 PM IST
Rishabh Pant reacts after Shubman Gill's 'bat-breaking' accusation
Rishabh Pant spoke about his bond with Shubman Gill after the India opener's 'bat-breaking' allegations.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Kohli's king-sized gesture stuns Akash Deep: 'I didn't ask for the bat…'
Akash Deep shared the story about how Virat Kohli surprised him by knocking on the door and asking him whether he needed his bat.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 04:37 PM IST
'We had doubts...': Jadeja backs 'rare gem' Pant to 'only get better'
Rishabh Pant returned to Test cricket with a bang, stopping India's collapse in the first innings and then scoring a century in the second.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 03:23 PM IST
Suryakumar sledged by India D pacer after twin failures on Duleep Trophy return
Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 5 and 16 on his Duleep Trophy return, was roasted by his India teammate.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 04:01 PM IST
Where Pant stands in head-to-head comparisons with Dhoni, Gilchrist
Rishabh Pant showed yet again that he has a potential to be an all-time great by making his Test return with a century.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 02:36 PM IST
India script sensational 92-year first after 1st Bangladesh Test win, join PAK
Here are some of the statistical takeaways from the first Test in India vs Bangladesh.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 02:09 PM IST
Agarkar sent 'dangerous' tip for AUS Tests after 'Wasim, Waqar...' take on IND
India pacers picked up nine wickets against Bangladesh in the 1st Test, with Jasprit Bumrah bagging five of them
Published on Sep 23, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Pant's dream Test comeback brings back into focus puzzling white-ball struggle
Rishabh Pant has simply picked up from where he left off in Test cricket and this also brings back into focus his comparative struggle in the shorter formats.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 11:42 AM IST
India cricketer reaches Chepauk 'less than 24 hours' after grandmother's death
The India batter overcame an emotional turmoil ahead of the start of the Chennai Test, which he revealed after the team's 280-run win against Bangladesh
Published on Sep 23, 2024 10:49 AM IST
Pant's Jadeja connect in setting B'desh field: 'Is Shanto the captain or you?'
Rishabh Pant explains why he assisted captain Najmul Hossain Shanto in setting the field for Bangladesh.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 12:27 PM IST
Karthik blasts 'unacceptable' Pant vs Dhoni 'greatest in Test' debate
Dinesh Karthik did not agree with experts, who reckoned Rishabh Pant has now become the greatest Test wicketkeeper-batter for India, eclipsing MS Dhoni
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:38 AM IST