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Cameron Bancroft has “no issues” with Australia captain after scandal

08 Jan 2024 10:04 AM IST

Sydney Batter Cameron Bancroft, who was a part of the infamous sandpaper gate scandal in the 2018 Cape Town Test, stated that he has “moved forward” in his career and it wouldn’t be an issue. The 31-year-old is the highest Sheffield Shield run-scorer in the last two years and is

Privileged to wear the baggy green cap: David Warner reflects on his Test career

08 Jan 2024 10:03 AM IST

David Warner announced his retirement from the longest format of the game after the completion of the three-match Test series played against Pakistan at home, which the team went on to win 3-0. The southpaw took to Instagram and talked about his cricketing journey in Test cricket, where he opined

Ambati Rayudu steps away from politics, prioritizes Mumbai Indians

08 Jan 2024 10:03 AM IST

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu revealed the reason behind his decision to take a break from politics, stating his commitment to the Mumbai Indians franchise -MI Emirates- in the UAE’s ILT20’s second season. The former Indian cricketer left the political world perplexed when he quit the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress

Gautam Adani meets chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

06 Jan 2024 06:06 AM IST

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met India’s rising chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Friday. Adani took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a picture with the chess prodigy, saying that his success is an inspiration to young Indians and he represents “what India can and will be all about”. “It’s

Hazlewood leads Australia’s fightback as Pakistan lose 7 for 68

06 Jan 2024 06:02 AM IST

Australia speedster Josh Hazlewood helped the hosts to come back on day three of the final Test match against Pakistan in Sydney on Friday. At Stumps, Pakistan stand at 68/7 and lead by 82 runs, with Mohammad Rizwan (6*) and Aamer Jamal (0*) on the crease. 29.2 overs were played

Day 2: Final session play in third Test curtailed by bad light

05 Jan 2024 10:19 AM IST

Rain and bad light curtailed the final session of Day 2 of the ongoing third Test of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. The rain had the final say and Stumps were called early on Day 2 with only 46 overs

Rohit Sharma Questions ICC Pitch Rating System

05 Jan 2024 10:18 AM IST

Cape Town: In a candid press conference following the second match, Rohit Sharma expressed his reservations about the ICC’s pitch rating system. The Indian captain launched a pointed critique, emphasizing that the Indian pitch conditions should not automatically favor spin from day one. Sharma, known for his assertive stance, asserted,

Newlands Witness to World’s Shortest Test Match, Ends in Just 107 Overs

05 Jan 2024 10:17 AM IST

In a stunning turn of events, Team India clinched a memorable win against South Africa in the second Test match, securing victory by 7 wickets on only the second day of play. Chasing a target of 79 runs set by South Africa, the Indian team accomplished the feat, losing just

Victoria Azarenka seals spot in Brisbane quarterfinals

05 Jan 2024 09:44 AM IST

Two-time former champion Victoria Azarenka advanced to the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-2 victory against France’s Clara Burel. In their first-ever clash, eighth-seeded Azarenka, the World No.23, took one hour and 33 minutes to defeat 22-year-old Burel, a former junior World No.1 currently ranked No.56. After Azarenka took

Aaron Finch announces retirement from Big Bash League

05 Jan 2024 09:44 AM IST

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch announced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) after 13 seasons with Melbourne Renegades. “Melbourne Renegades legend Aaron Finch will call time on his incredible Big Bash career, announcing this BBL|13 season will be his last,” Melbourne Renegades said in an official statement. “One

Sri Lanka Cricket announces Dhananjaya de Silva as new Test captain

05 Jan 2024 09:37 AM IST

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) newly-appointed Chairman of Selectors Upul Tharanga on Thursday announced batter Dhananjaya de Silva as the new captain of the Test team. Upul Tharanga, the recently appointed Chairman of Selectors for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday, revealed that batter Dhananjaya de Silva will take on

U-15 and U-20 National Wrestling Championships to be held in February

04 Jan 2024 09:21 AM IST

The Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) Ad Hoc Committee reassured the young wrestlers that the U-15 and U-20 national championships will be held in February 2024 in Gwalior. Earlier on December 27, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) set up the Ad Hoc Committee for wrestling discipline. The committee also advised