Cricket

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma credits destiny, karma, not prophecy

NEW DELHI: India has won the T-20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking celebrations across the nation. Former captain Rohit Sharma also seized the moment to announce his retirement from T20 Internationals, describing the victory as the perfect way to say goodbye. Meanwhile, he plans to continue playing in the IPL. Sharma, 37, shared his […]

Prophetic Jay Shah 1.0: BCCI secretary had predicted “jhanda gadega” T20 win

As India clinched the T20 World Cup trophy with a seven-run win against South Africa on June 29, one couldn't help but recall the words of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah from earlier in February this year.

Sri Lanka crushes Netherlands in T20 world cup exit

On June 17, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands faced off in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia.

Harbhajan Singh condemns Kamran Akmal’s comments on Sikh community as “absurd”; “childish”

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly condemned the remarks made by former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal about the Sikh community, calling them “absurd” and “childish.” Singh’s response came a day after Akmal issued an apology for his comments. In an interview with media sources, Singh expressed his disapproval, stating, “This is a […]

Team India etched history: Defeated Pakistan by 6 runs

Team India beat Pakistan by 6 runs at the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on June 9. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India made history by successfully defending a modest target of 120 runs against Pakistan. The team limited Pakistan to 113/7 in 20 overs, marking the lowest-ever target defended in the tournament's history.

Virat Kohli hits 250 sixes, all for one IPL team

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has recently added one more feather to his already-filled cap of achievements by becoming the first batsman to smash 250 sixes for one team in the IPL. Associated with the RCB team since its inception in 2008, he achieved this milestone while taking 18 runs from 7 balls, studded with 2 […]

Starc surpasses Cummins, fetches Rs 24 cr

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Aaron Starc, born on January 30, 1990, has carved a formidable reputation as one of Australia’s premier cricketers, representing the national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. The left-arm fast bowler and lower-order left-handed batsman are widely celebrated as one of the greatest bowlers in white-ball cricket. The Australian cricketer […]

IPL Auction 2024: Mitchell Starc breaks record, gets sold for Rs. 24.75 cr

NEW DELHI: Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are gearing up for the much-anticipated IPL 2024 auction, just moments away from kicking off. The first player, Rovman Powell has a base price of Rs 1 crore, his price has zoomed past the Rs 6 crore mark! This year’s auction has seen record-breaking bids, with initially Patrick […]

Virat Kohli opts for break, excludes himself from India’s white-ball matches in South Africa tour

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, who emerged as the top run-scorer in the recently concluded World Cup, will not be in contention for selection in the white-ball matches during India’s upcoming tour of South Africa. The tour commences with a T20 International on December 10 in Durban. Kohli has conveyed his decision to the Board of […]

Mehbooba Mufti condemns UAPA charges against Kashmiri students celebrating Australia’s cricket victory

SRINAGAR: On Tuesday, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, expressed strong disapproval over the arrest of seven Kashmiri students who celebrated Australia’s triumph over India in the cricket World Cup final on November 19. The students were charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), a move she criticised as detrimental to their […]