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Ponting praises India’s dominant bowling attack in WC

07 Nov 2023 11:36 AM IST

Australia great Ricky Ponting has said India bowlers have also left a strong impact in many of the Men in Blue’s resounding victories in the ongoing ICC World Cup and believes that opposing teams will have to work hard to hold the formidable bowling pace trio. With their eighth consecutive

Sunil Narine hangs up his boots from international cricket

07 Nov 2023 11:34 AM IST

West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday. The West Indies all-rounder, who had an illustrious eight-year career representing the Windies, last played for Men in Maroon in August 2019 in a T20I match. “I appreciate it has been over four years since I last

Virat Kohli stands tall as modern-day cricketing legend

07 Nov 2023 11:33 AM IST

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Virat Kohli, the Indian cricketing maestro, etched his name alongside the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as he celebrated his 35th birthday with a remarkable century at the iconic Eden Gardens. The momentous occasion marked Kohli’s 49th century in One Day International (ODI) cricket,

Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Perez pulls ahead

07 Nov 2023 11:30 AM IST

Three-time champion Max Verstappen led from the start and won the Brazilian Grand Prix. Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up. Perez nearly took the podium position from

Iga Swiatek advances to WTA Finals title match

07 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

Iga Swiatek gave herself a shot at her first WTA Finals title and the year-end top ranking by eliminating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 in a rain-suspended semifinal. The second-seeded Swiatek, a 22-year-old from Poland, will meet the fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula, a 29-year-old from the United States, on Monday

PM lauds women’s hockey team for Asian Trophy victory

07 Nov 2023 11:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team on winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 beating Japan 4-0 in the final played at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Sunday. “India’s Nari Shakti excels yet again! Congratulations to our stellar hockey

CWC 2023: Rohit Sharma wins ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal following India’s victory over SA

06 Nov 2023 12:57 PM IST

In addition to India’s outstanding bowling and hitting performances, spectators at the current ICC World Cup 2023 are captivated by the medal ceremony held after every game. It has been led by India’s fielding coach T Dilip, whose unique ways of announcing the player of the match have been something

Indian bowlers dominate South Africa en route to resounding victory

06 Nov 2023 10:34 AM IST

The Indian team is in scorching form, securing the top spot in the points table and striking fear into their opponents. Their current performance is so outstanding that no one wants to face them. This much-anticipated battle between the top two teams turned out to be a one-sided affair, with

Fans celebrate Kohli’s birthday with 35-foot banner

06 Nov 2023 10:33 AM IST

On the occasion of Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday on Sunday, a group of fans in Kolkata celebrated the former skipper’s birthday by cutting cakes and making a 35-foot banner depicting him playing his trademark cover-drive. Speaking to a leading news agency, a fan said that to celebrate Kohli’s 35th birthday,

Cricket fraternity pours birthday wishes on Virat Kohli

06 Nov 2023 10:32 AM IST

Virat Kohli, the celebrated Indian cricketer, marked his 35th birthday on Sunday, receiving a deluge of birthday wishes from the cricket fraternity. The accolades poured in from former teammates, including Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag. Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag extended his birthday wishes to Kohli via his social media

Hardik Pandya’s injury a massive blow for India: Shaun Pollock

06 Nov 2023 10:31 AM IST

Following Hardik Pandya’s injury, which forced him out of India’s ODI World Cup 2023 squad, former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock expressed that it is a significant setback for India in the ongoing prestigious tournament. In a video shared by the ICC on its official social media account, Pollock emphasized

Ponting’s top 3 players for CWC 2023: Zampa, de Kock, Jansen

06 Nov 2023 10:30 AM IST

ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has revealed his best three players of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup so far, with the Australia great opting for a pair of South African stars and an in-form spinner. Currently in India as a commentator, Ponting has seen most sides in action