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India captain Rohit Sharma wins toss, opts to bat against England in 2nd Test; Rajat Patidar makes debut

02 Feb 2024 09:45 AM IST

India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first against Ben Stokes-led England in the second Test match of the five-game series at Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Friday. Rajat Patidar received his maiden Test cap from former pacer Zaheer Khan in Visakhapatnam. According to a

Williamson’s assurance: Ready to join team for South Africa series

02 Feb 2024 09:40 AM IST

Former New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson is optimistic that he has fully healed from the hamstring injury he sustained during the T20I series against Pakistan last month and is ready for the first Test match, which is scheduled to begin in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. “My hamstring is good,

Stokes keeps his promise with Root makes ‘a bowler’ out of him

02 Feb 2024 09:37 AM IST

Ben Stokes had promised Joe Root to make a bowler out of him and the maverick England skipper is glad that he has succeeded in his mission, evidence of which were the five wickets the top batter picked in a famous win. England’s best batter Root was also their best

Boost for England: Anderson Back in Team, Bashir Set to Make Test Debut

02 Feb 2024 09:35 AM IST

England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series against India with veteran pacer James Anderson making a return to the team in place of Mark Wood. The 41-year-old pacer last featured against Australia at The Oval in July 2023. The visitors are 1-0

Pant hits gym as he looks to regain fitness ahead of IPL

31 Jan 2024 07:07 AM IST

India batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday provided an injury update as he looks to regain fitness ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed wicketkeeper posted a story of him on Instagram, sweating it out in the gym, as he looks to make his first appearance on the

Injuries to Rahul & Jadeja pose selection conundrum for Vizag Test

31 Jan 2024 07:06 AM IST

Untimely injuries to Ravindra Jadeja and K L Rahul have given a major selection headache to India as they seek to bounce back in the second Test against England, following a rare defeat at home. Both Jadeja and Rahul were among India’s main performers in the first innings of the

Musheer Khan’s heroics propel India U19 to victory in World Cup super six clash

31 Jan 2024 07:04 AM IST

In a spectacular performance, Musheer Khan, following his elder brother Sarfaraz Khan’s maiden India call-up, delivered a stunning century for the India U19 cricket team in their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Super Six match against New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. With this accomplishment, Musheer joins the ranks of

Australia bounces back with T20 series victory over South Africa

31 Jan 2024 07:02 AM IST

In a stunning comeback, Australia’s women’s cricket team secured a series-deciding win against South Africa in the T20 clash at Blundstone Arena in Hobart on Tuesday. After shockingly defeating the Proteas at Manuka Oval on Sunday, Australia claimed victory with a five-wicket final-over win, taking the three-match series 2-1. Despite

US Women Hockey team set for FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign

30 Jan 2024 11:26 AM IST

The United States Women’s Hockey team are all set to start their FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign. After procuring a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the recently concluded FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi, the US team is now focusing on obtaining a spot at FIH Hockey World

DR Congo beats Egypt on penalties in Cup of Nations last-16

30 Jan 2024 10:29 AM IST

In a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash, Egypt faced the Democratic Republic of Congo in San Pedro, and the match culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout. Egypt’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal, became the center of attention as he missed his penalty, hitting the crossbar. The opposite number, Lionel

Khelo India Games creates a big community: Olympian Varun Thakkar

30 Jan 2024 10:27 AM IST

Tokyo Olympian sailor Varun Thakkar was spotted in the crowd during events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, cheering on the young wrestlers as the wrestling action began at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai. The 2018 Asian Games bronze medalist also enthusiastically reacted on every pass and

Melbourne Stars re-sign Marcus Stoinis for three more seasons

30 Jan 2024 10:25 AM IST

Melbourne Stars has re-signed Australia’s star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis for a three-year contract extension until the end of Big Bash League (BBL)|16. “The Melbourne Stars are pleased to announce the signing of club favourite Marcus Stoinis until the end of BBL 16. Stoinis, 34, has played 98 games for the