Mitchell Starc’s 7 for 58 is now the best bowling performance of his Test career (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc delivered one of the great Ashes spells as Australia dismantled England for just 172 on the opening day of the first Test at a vibrant Perth Stadium on Friday. The left-arm quick was at…
Ajinkya Rahane (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Ajinkya Rahane has called on India’s team management to stop the constant chopping and changing at No.3 and commit to a long-term option, urging them to offer the chosen batter a proper “long rope.”The former India captain, who occupied the No.5 position for years, voiced concern over India’s…
Parveen Hooda (PTI Photo) GREATER NOIDA: Girl power drove India’s success story at the World Boxing Cup (WBC) Finals here. Seven women boxers — including reigning world champions Minakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria and seasoned Nikhat Zareen — led the country’s gold medal charge at the season-ending tournament, finishing on the top podium with commanding…
Australian captain Steve Smith and England Captain Ben Stokes pose for a photo with the Ashes Trophy in Perth (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: England and Australia are facing off in the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series at the Optus Stadium in Perth, renewing one of cricket’s most iconic rivalries. The contest derives its…
Shardul Thakur and MS Dhoni (X) Mumbai: Soon after leading his team to an innings and 222-run annihilation of Pondicherry at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, Shardul Thakur posed for selfies and pictures with fans who had gathered near the Mumbai dressing-room staircase. Even though he is not part of the Indian team currently, ‘Lord’…
After the uproar over Kolkata’s deteriorating pitch, batting coach Kotak expressed his shock regarding the extreme turn of the surface, noting that the team had envisioned a more standard track. He addressed Gambhir’s earlier comments, particularly the challenges posed by inconsistent bounce. After Gambhir says Kolkata pitch was exactly what the team wanted, batting coach…
Aakash Chopra has revealed that he was once publicly trolled by England’s Moeen Ali after offering technical criticism of the all-rounder during the 2016 India–England Test series. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, the former India opener recounted how a piece of analysis led to an unexpected online dig from Moeen shortly after the Chennai…
Kemar Roach of West Indies, center, celebrates with team mates (Photo by Daniel Prentice-Gallo Images/Getty Images) Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming three-match series against New Zealand in December. The 15-member squad announcement comes as Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph remain out due to…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo/Gary Day) Mitchell Starc lit up the opening session of the Ashes with a devastating new-ball spell that not only earned him a historic milestone but also removed the biggest name in England’s batting line-up. The left-arm quick became the 21st bowler — and the first left-arm seamer — to claim…
