Vidit Gujrathi at FIDE World Cup 2025 (Photo credit: Michal Waluza/FIDE) NEW DELHI: The FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa has entered its final stretch, with only four players left in the hunt for the crown and the top three guaranteed a place in the 2026 Candidates. While the on-board action has delivered its share…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not called up to bat for India A in the Super Over. India ended up scoring zero runs in it. (Images via X/Screengrabs, Getty) India A’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final ended in a mix of disbelief and backlash after the side collapsed to a Super Over defeat against Bangladesh A…
A comedy of errors meant that India A forced a super over in the semi-final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup against Bangladesh A. (Images via X/Screengrabs) India forced a Super Over in extraordinary fashion after Bangladesh made a mess of what looked like a simple win. In the final ball of India’s innings, Bangladesh…
Bangladesh A beat India A (Screengrab) In one of the most chaotic and unforgettable finishes in recent age-group cricket, Bangladesh A edged India A in a dramatic Super Over after both sides finished on 194/6 in their 20 overs in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal in Doha. What followed was a Super Over that…
Temba Bavuma of South Africa (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) South Africa have appointed Temba Bavuma as captain for their upcoming three-match ODI series against India. However, leading fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return home to recover from a rib injury sustained during training before the current Test series.Bavuma is currently leading the South African…
Shardul Thakur will captain Mumbai for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Mumbai: All-rounder Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT), which will begin from November 26. Mumbai will play their league stage matches of the domestic T20 tournament at the…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) India A’s chase of 195 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal began at a blistering tempo thanks to an explosive cameo from opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 15-ball 38 laid the platform for a high-octane pursuit. Facing a demanding equation from the outset, India A needed early momentum,…
Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rishabh Pant will lead India’s Test team in the second match against South Africa in Guwahati, following Shubman Gill‘s unavailability. The team currently trails 0-1 in the series against Temba Bavuma’s side.Pant, who will make his Test captaincy debut at the same venue where he started his one-day career, addressed…
Shubman Gill’s travel to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa was a calculated risk, with management hoping for a last-minute recovery. Despite no red flags from the BCCI medical team, Gill was deemed not to be match-fit, leading to his eventual withdrawal and travel to Mumbai for specialist consultation. Did Shubman Gill take…
Mitchell Starc rattled England with his seven-wicket haul, while Ben Stokes responded with a fifer to restrict Australia to 123/9 at Stumps. (Images via Getty) Wickets flew on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth as 19 wickets tumbled, leaving the match finely balanced after a chaotic start to the series. England…
