Cricket and hockey are added as ‘core sports’ for the Games. NEW DELHI: The great Indian sporting obsessions — cricket and hockey — will feature as the two ‘core sports’ at the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Core sports are a must for a host nation to include in its Games programme and T20 cricket…
From left: Sharjah Warriorz captain Tim Southee, MI Emirates captain Kieron Pollard, Gulf Giants player Moeen Ali, Dubai Capitals player Gulbadin Naib, Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain Jason Holder pose with the DP World ILT20 trophy at the Dubai International Stadium a day ahead of the opening game of…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) It’s time Indian cricket stopped putting Rohit and Virat continuously on trial, feel former selectors and experts. They are still capable of being top performers, as they showed in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi.Virat Kohli made a significant statement after his magnificent knock of 135,…
More than 1,300 players have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, turning the December 16 event in Abu Dhabi into one of the most competitive bidding days. According to a Cricbuzz report, a staggering 1,355 players feature on the 13-page auction register, reflecting a massive surge in both domestic and overseas aspirants eager…
Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, which was scheduled for November 23, was postponed after unexpected health emergencies in the family.The sequence began when Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas, fell ill on the wedding day and had to be taken to a hospital. A day later, groom-to-be Palash Muchhal was…
Arshdeep Singh reveals what Rohit Sharma said during his animated reaction In the first ODI match against South Africa in Ranchi, Virat Kohli achieved his 52nd ODI century, scoring 135 runs off 120 balls with 11 fours and 7 sixes. The innings helped India set a target of 349 runs, featuring a significant 136-run partnership…
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid (File photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has said India’s aggressive batting style in recent years is the result of former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid’s influence.The former India off-spinner said the two pushed for a faster scoring approach in limited-overs cricket and also followed the same approach themselves,…
Faf du Plessis on the left (Photo Credits: IPL) Former England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has decided to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The 38-year-old’s announcement follows a similar decision made by Faf du Plessis to play in the PSL.Revealing his decision…
Team India players praised Virat Kohli after his century helped India secure a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls, his 52nd ODI hundred, giving India a strong start to the series. Several teammates described what it meant to watch another major innings from the…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed surprise over Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.Shami has not been part of the Indian cricket team since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, despite being India’s joint-highest wicket-taker with nine wickets in the tournament.The 35-year-old…
