Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat led his side to their maiden Ranji Trophy title after beating Bengal via first-innings lead on Friday and then spoke about the growing Coronavirus outbreak and said one has to live to play. Unadkat said, ‘I think the situation is prevailing. We have to be cautious. Whatever precautions have to be…
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COVID-19 pandemic – India’s ODI series vs South Africa called off after IPL postponement
India’s remaining two ODIs against South Africa in Lucknow and Kolkata have been called off amid the new coronavirus outbreak. Earlier, the Indian Premier League 2020 was also postponed till April 15. The first ODI in Dharamsala on Thursday was washed out without a ball being bowled. The Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Women’s T20 World Cup Final Highlights: Australia win fifth title, beat India by 85 runs
India vs Australia Women’s T20 World Cup Final Highlights: Highlights The winning captain speaks I’m just proud of this group. We have had ups and downs. To put this kind of performance on the biggest day is outstanding. There was a lot of expectations from us. We were hoping to be there. To get here…
‘Imran didn’t realize what he did’: Irfan Pathan’s son boxes with Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar gave Irfan Pathan’s son a heartwarming moment ‘he will realize when he grows up’ after the India Legends team’s victory over West Indies Legends in the Road Safety World Series match on Saturday. In a video posted by Irfan Pathan, one of the members of India’s winning side, his son is seen boxing with Sachin…
Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar Fire India Legends to Seven-Wicket-Win
The Wankhede Stadium was once again back to its favourite roar ‘Saachinnn Saachinnn’ as Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar stepped onto the field of the iconic stadium seven years after retirement as a player. The enthusiasm of the almost packed venue remained the same as ever as it was last in 2013 when Tendulkar played…
Ronaldinho arrested for alleged passport fraud in Paraguay
Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho was detained in Paraguay for an alleged passport fraud. Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis have been arrested in the Paraguayan capital for allegedly entering the country with false passports. Ronaldinho, 39, and Roberto de Assis, 49, were detained after police raided their presidential suite at the Resort…
Women’s T20 World Cup: India reach maiden final after rain washes out semi-final versus England
India reach maiden T20 World Cup final after rain washes out semi-final versus England The 1st Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England have been called off due to persistent rain in Sydney. Consistent rain delayed the toss at first but due to no respite from the rain gods, the game was abandoned…
ICC World Test Championship Latest Points Table: New Zealand Jump to Third Spot With 2-0 Series Win Over Table-Toppers India
ICC World Test Championship Latest Points Table After New Zealand’s seven-wicket win over India in the second Test at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, the hosts wrapped the two-match series 2-0 leaving India winless in a Test series for the first time since 2014-15. With this New Zealand made big gains in the ICC World Test…
India vs New Zealand: In accepting defeat, Virat Kohli outlines attitude and character of Team India
India’s batsmen will not resort to a defensive mindset despite the capitulation in Wellington in the first India vs New Zealand match. As per captain Virat Kohli, the batsmen need to be positive in order to take New Zealand off their bowling plans. India were sent packing for 165 and 191 in the first test at…
Carried On the Shoulders of A Nation! Sachin Tendulkar wins Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday won the Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award. Sachin being carried on their shoulders by his teammates including current skipper Virat Kohli after India’s historic win over Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final was nominated for the best sporting moment category. The moment was titled ‘Carried On…
India vs New Zealand: Rohit Sharma ruled out of ODIs and Test series due to calf injury-Report
India’s prolific opening batsman Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the remainder of India’s tour of New Zealand, according to the Press Trust of India. India are yet to play three ODIs and two Test matches and the opener will not take any further part in the series, PTI reported quoting a BCCI source. Rohit,…
Bundesliga: Erling Haaland scores hat-trick on debut as Dortmund beat Augsburg 5-3
Erling Haaland scores hat-trick on debut as Dortmund beat Augsburg 5-3 Norwegian teenager Erling Haaland scored a second-half hat trick on a dream Bundesliga debut to help Borussia Dortmund come from two goals down and win 5-3 at Augsburg on Saturday. The 19-year-old Haaland, who came on in the 56th minute after Florian Niederlechner had…
IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Adam Zampa dismisses Virat Kohli for 7th time in international cricket
Virat Kohli seemed to be a man on a mission on Friday. Returning to his preferred No.3 position for the second ODI match against Australia at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Kohli marshalled his way to his 56th ODI half-century before his crafty innings was ceased by the same man, once again. Adam Zampa got the better of the Indian skipper for the record fifth time in the format, but the credit goes to the stunning relay catch in the deep by Ashton Agar and Mitchell Starc.
Kohli named ICC’s ODI, Test captain of the year
India skipper and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was on Wednesday named captain of the International Cricket Council’s ODI and Test teams of the year, capping off a memorable season for the world No.1.
Brian Lara backs Virat Kohli-led India to win all ICC tournaments
Batting great Brian Lara believes that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side is well capable of winning all ICC tournaments they play. The former Windies skipper also felt that Kohli, David Warner and Rohit Sharma are some of the batsmen who can break the record of his highest Test score of 400.