Ashwin’s milestone of claiming 500 wickets in Test cricket was overshadowed by a family crisis. This significant achievement came during his 100th Test match, a moment that should have been purely celebratory. Instead, the joy was cut short. Prithi, Ashwin’s spouse, shared the events surrounding this emotional rollercoaster. As Ashwin approached his 500th wicket, his…
With two back-to-back double tons, Yashasvi Jaiswal must be on cloud nine. While hailing the youngster’s batting achievement in Test cricket, Anil Kumble has highlighted an often-overlooked skill that the Mumbai batter has. The former India coach now wants Jaiswal to explore his leg-spin. “Well done on your batting. But, one thing that I have…
Ben Stokes has called for a revamp of Decision Review System (DRS) protocols, especially criticising the “umpire’s call”. This appeal followed England’s defeat in the third Test against India. Stokes shared his perplexity over the DRS outcome of Zak Crawley’s LBW, which seemed to inaccurately signal an out. Despite replays suggesting otherwise, it was given…
Rohit Sharma found himself in a challenging position during the third Test in Rajkot. Ravichandran Ashwin had to leave after Day 2. He needed to attend to a family emergency as his mother was unwell. Despite the setback, Sharma expressed strong support for Ashwin’s decision. Sharma’s remarks post-match reflected a leadership style that values empathy…
Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the…
Sarfaraz Khan’s cricket debut for India unfolded with a vibrant display before an unexpected twist. He scored a swift 62 off 66 balls and performed with a kind of easerarely seen in debuts. His innings, however, met an abrupt end. A mix-up on the field with Ravindra Jadeja, who was on 99, led to Sarfaraz…
Sarfaraz Khan finally made his much-anticipated international debut, entertaining the spectators with his knock of 62 in 66 balls, with nine fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 93.33. Sarfaraz Khan (62 off 66) scored the joint-fastest fifty by an Indian on debut on Thursday to push India past the…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja speaks during a press conference ahead of the third cricket Test match against England in Rajkot, India, on February 14, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday said England are not a difficult side to beat and the hosts only need to get used to their ultra attacking…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel run between the wickets during the third day of first Test match between India and England, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, on January 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI India produced a dominant batting effort to score 436 in reply to England’s 246 on day three…
Former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to play instead of fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur in the second Test against South Africa at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. India’s tour of South Africa: Full coverage After being handed a massive defeat in the first Test, India have been putting in…
