Indian cricket has witnessed its fair share of questionable umpiring decisions over the years, but one call continues to stand out as uniquely baffling. It came in 2007 during an India vs South Africa match at the Belfast Oval, when veteran umpire Aleem Dar made a decision that still sparks debate nearly two decades later….
Deepti Sharma and Laura Wolvaardt (PTI) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have made significant strides in the latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings, both claiming the top spots in their respective categories. Deepti Sharma climbed to No. 1 among T20I bowlers for the first time in her career, following a strong…
Gede Priandana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Cricket history was made in Bali on Tuesday when Indonesia pacer Gede Priandana pulled off a feat never seen before in T20 Internationals, becoming the first bowler to take five wickets in a single over. The landmark moment came during the opening T20I against Cambodia and remains unmatched…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is all set to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy fixtures for Punjab on January 3 and January 6. He has already confirmed his availability to the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) and also expressed keenness to play the remaining rounds of the Ranji Trophy.“Shubman will…
Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was put on hold on Tuesday after the Bengaluru city police refused permission to stage the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra at the venue. Kohli, who arrived in the city on Monday night, is slated to feature in two matches, including one against…
England’s Ben Stokes (AP/PTI) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over Ben Stokes’ method against spin bowling, pointing to what he believes are long-standing technical issues following the England captain’s dismissal in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide.Stokes was bowled by Australian spin great Nathan Lyon in the second innings as England chased…
NEW DELHI: Fans are unlikely to get the chance to watch Virat Kohli’s return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with the Karnataka government set to stage the match behind closed doors owing to security concerns.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Delhi’s Elite Group…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mitchell Starc etched his name into the record books with a remarkable all-round performance as Australia sealed the Ashes in emphatic fashion, defeating England by 82 runs at the Adelaide Oval to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The left-arm fast bowler capped…
Afghanistan’s cricket sensation Rashid Khan revealed the stark reality of his fame, sharing that he requires a bulletproof car for safety in Kabul and cannot walk freely on the streets. This sobering truth highlights the constant danger he navigates, a stark contrast to the typical life of a global sporting icon. For most global sporting…
England’s Ben Stokes, centre, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/James Elsby) England managing director Rob Key has said the board will examine claims that players drank excessively during a mid-series break in Queensland, following reports that the trip resembled a “stag-do” during the Ashes. After heavy defeats in the opening two Tests in Perth and Brisbane,…
