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‘Prophet Muhammad who taught us to…’: Pakistan batter Babar Azam turns to faith amid poor form | Cricket News

September 17, 2024 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam, currently facing a difficult phase in his cricketing career, recently turned to faith amid mounting pressure on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, Babar posted a message referencing Prophet Muhammad, saying, “Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the light in the darkest hour, who taught us … Read more

Rishabh Pant’s 34-ball fifty in Duleep Trophy shows he’s Test-ready again – Watch | Cricket News

September 7, 2024 by jaghit

Rishabh Pant put the disappointment of his first-innings failure behind to signal his Test readiness with a 34-ball half-century for India B in the Duleep Trophy first-round match against India A in Bengaluru on Saturday.He smashed 9 fours and 2 sixes before being dismissed for 61 off 47 balls by Tanush Kotian. In the first … Read more

Nicholas Pooran breaks Chris Gayle’s massive T20 world record

September 1, 2024 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran set a new world record for the most sixes in a calendar year in T20 cricket during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match on Saturday. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders, Pooran smashed nine sixes in his 43-ball 97 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, leading his team to … Read more

India dominate top 10 of ICC Test rankings with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

August 28, 2024 by jaghit

In the latest update of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings, batting legend Virat Kohli has ascended two places to eighth, while captain Rohit Sharma has dropped one spot to sixth. Another Indian, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has moved to seventh place. England’s veteran batter Joe Root retains his position at the top, with teammate Harry … Read more

Security concerns loom as ICC monitors Bangladesh unrest ahead of women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News

July 20, 2024 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated that it is closely monitoring the security situation in Bangladesh, the host nation for the upcoming women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year in October. This statement comes in the wake of recent protests and unrest in the country, where the Bangladesh Police imposed … Read more

Watch – ‘Sachin meets TENDULKAR’: Indian legend has a special encounter with long-time fan |

February 1, 2024 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming moment, India legend Sachin Tendulkar had a delightful meet-up with an old fan of his, who was seen wearing the icon’s jersey with ‘I miss you’ imprinted on the back.A Sachin fan, who was on his way on a busy road on a scotty was stopped by Sachin himself after … Read more

‘Better to send out message of love and respect’: Afridi reacts to Gambhir’s remark | Cricket News

September 6, 2023 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming gesture, the players of India and Pakistan were seen sharing a laughter after the Asia Cup match between both the teams was washed out in Pallekele on Saturday.But the camaraderie of both the team’s players did not go well with former India opener Gautam Gambhir who said the friendship should … Read more

‘Was a little careful in…’, says Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

August 20, 2023 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah garnered praise from all quarters for his stunning comeback to international cricket as he bagged man of the match award in the first T20I against Ireland on Friday. He returned impressive figures of 2/24 in 4 overs.Speaking on his fitness, the right-arm pacer says his body is in … Read more

ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI plans massive upgrade of stadiums ahead of ODI World Cup | Cricket News

April 11, 2023 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: The BCCI is planning a massive renovation with an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore of at least five major stadiums in India ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November.The game has attracted huge money over the past 10 years, making BCCI, the richest board in the world, richer. However, the … Read more

Can stand-in skipper Steve Smith lead Australia’s revival? | Cricket News

February 27, 2023 by jaghit

Australia are 2-0 down and have lost the chance to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will now remain with holders India. But the visitors are leaving no stone unturned to stage a comeback in the four-match series, led by stand-in skipper Steve Smith.The third Test of the series begins in Indore on March 1, and … Read more

WPL set to give new wings to women’s cricket | Cricket News

February 26, 2023 by jaghit

The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) is on the way to becoming a game-changer for women’s cricket globally in every aspect, having started with the buzz it created by raising Rs 4,669 crore from the sale of five franchise rights, followed by the mega auction of players. The league is scheduled to begin on March … Read more

Watch: KL Rahul’s stunning catch brings up 250th Test wicket for Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

February 17, 2023 by jaghit

KL Rahul took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss the well-set opener Usman Khawaja on day one of the second Test between India and Australia in Delhi on Friday, which incidentally also brought up the 250th Test wicket for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.LIVE UPDATES: 2nd Test, Day 1Batting on 81, Australia’s top scorer of the day … Read more

Shahid Afridi’s take on Asia Cup stand-off: ‘Even ICC won’t be able to do anything in front of BCCI’ | Cricket News

February 16, 2023 by jaghit

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that even the International Cricket Council (ICC) won’t be able to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on the issue of Pakistan being the hosts for the 2023 Asia Cup, which is now likely to move out of the country. The BCCI has made it … Read more

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin becomes fastest Indian bowler to take 450 Test wickets | Cricket News

February 9, 2023 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin added another milestone to his illustrious career as he reached the mark of 450 wickets in his Test career on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday. In the process, Ashwin also overtook Kumble to become … Read more

Consistent Shreyas Iyer a candidate to be next India captain? | Cricket News

January 4, 2023 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: The captaincy debate has been resonating through India’s cricket corridors for a while know and has been fueled further since Rohit Sharma’s injury, Hardik Pandya’s success as T20I skipper and KL Rahul’s failure as a batter while standing in as skipper for Rohit. Amid all this, Shreyas Iyer, who has led sides in … Read more

Australia boost India’s World Test Championship final hopes by thrashing South Africa | Cricket News

December 29, 2022 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: India’s chances of sealing the second spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) table and make it to the final received a boost on Thursday when Australia thrashed South Africa by an innings and 182 to runs in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. Australia’s series-clinching win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, after … Read more

Will Ben Stokes take over CSK captaincy from MS Dhoni? | Cricket News

December 24, 2022 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spent the third highest amount for a single player at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Friday when they bought England’s high-profile all-rounder Ben Stokes for Rs 16.25 crore. And if expert opinion is to be believed, it’s a move to pass on the baton of CSK captaincy … Read more

WATCH: Pakistan, England eye second T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News

November 13, 2022 by jaghit

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 … Read more

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested in Sydney for alleged rape: What we know so far | Cricket News

November 6, 2022 by jaghit

In a startling development in the early hours of Sunday in Australia, Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was taken to Sydney City police station as part of an investigation of alleged sexual assault of a woman on November 2. The Sri Lankan team was in Australia for the ongoing T20 World Cup, before being eliminated … Read more

T20 World Cup: PM Narendra Modi lauds Virat Kohli for spectacular innings in India’s win over Pakistan | Cricket News

October 24, 2022 by jaghit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team on its win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup and lauded Virat Kohli for his “spectacular” innings. “The India team bags a well fought victory! Congratulations for an outstanding performance today. A special mention to @imVkohli for a spectacular innings in … Read more

Roger Binny: BCCI President says my doors will always be open for cricketers, says Roger Binny | Cricket News

October 21, 2022 by jaghit

BENGALURU: Aspirations for lofty, powerful positions were never really a part of his game plan. Left to himself, Roger Binny would rather go with the flow and bank on his experience and expertise to meet challenges, shoulder responsibilities and discharge his duties as an administrator. A stalwart known for underselling himself, Binny shies away from … Read more