England batting coach Jonathan Trott on Saturday said that the pitch used in the third Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium was pretty dry and it was a tricky time for everybody. India had managed to defeat England within two days in the pink-ball Test. The match saw both India […]
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Strandja Memorial Tournament: Deepak Kumar enters semis, ensures second medal for India
Indian boxer Deepak Kumar continued his sensational run at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Tournament as he stormed into the men’s 52kg semi-finals with a dominating 5-0 win against local boy Darislav Vasilev on the fourth day in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Asian Championship silver medallist Deepak looked in complete control throughout […]
Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Root wins toss, visitors to bat first
England won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the third Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. India has made two changes, Jasprit Bumrah comes in for Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar comes in for Kuldeep Yadav. Speaking at the toss, Joe Root said: […]
Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Atmosphere within ‘phenomenal’ Motera Stadium will be electric, says Root
England skipper Joe Root is impressed with the “phenomenal” Motera Stadium — the venue for the third Test between India and England — and said the atmosphere within the stadium will be “electric” when they take the field on Wednesday. “It is a phenomenal stadium. I am sure you are […]
Sachin Tendulkar to conduct virtual cricket sessions
Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar is all set to conduct a series of live interactive classes that will be available to Unacademy learners, free of cost. Unacademy, India’s learning platform, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Tendulkar. As part of the deal, Unacademy Learners will be coached […]
Ind vs Eng: Anderson doesn’t expect reverse swing to play a part in pink-ball Test
England fast bowler James Anderson might have torn apart India’s batting line-up in the opening game but the pacer doesn’t expect reverse swing to play the same role in the upcoming pink-ball Test. On the fifth day of the first Test, Anderson delivered a masterclass spell to lead England to […]
Indian men’s hockey team set to tour Germany and Belgium
After a year since they last played an international match, the Indian men’s hockey team will be traveling to Europe where they will play two matches each against Germany and Great Britain national teams during the 17-day tour. The 22-member squad is scheduled to leave on February 21, 2021, from […]
Ind vs Eng: Will be amazing experience to play at Motera Stadium, says Kuldeep Yadav
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav can not wait for the “amazing experience” of playing in the day-night Test when both India and England lock horns with each other next week. The four-match series currently stands level at 1-1 and now both teams face each other in the pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 […]
IPL 2021: Super excited to learn from Ponting, says Tom Curran
Australian batsman Steve Smith was bought by the Delhi Capitals Rs 2.2 crore, while experienced T20 players Tom and Sam Billings were bought for Rs 5.25 crore and Rs 2 crore respectively in the IPL auction Thursday. Tom is delighted after being picked by Delhi Capitals in the auction and […]
Vijay Hazare Trophy: White-ball specialists look to shine ahead of England ODIs
Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic one-day competition in India, will kick off on Saturday with players looking to get back on the field after shining in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The tournament will also act as the perfect platform for the players who are looking to showcase their skills […]