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Sunil Gavaskar and Australia cricket team (X) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched a sharp attack on what he sees as blatant double standards in the global pitch debate. His comments followed the opening Ashes Test in Perth, where Australia beat England by eight wickets in a match that wrapped up inside two days. The…
Mitchell Starc , Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then reduced to 123/9 in 39 overs at stumps,…
Australia could be on the brink of a tactical revolution in Test cricket, with head coach Andrew McDonald revealing that the team is now open to using different openers depending on pitch conditions, match timing and strategic needs — a concept long associated with limited-overs cricket but rarely seen in the traditional format.Go Beyond The…
KL Rahul, who captained India in 12 ODIs between 2022 and 2023, returns to the role after two years. (AFP Photo) MUMBAI: With Shubman Gill still recovering from his neck injury, KL Rahul was on Sunday named captain of the Indian team for the three upcoming ODIs against South Africa starting Nov 30 in Ranchi….
Italian team members pose with the Davis Cup trophy. (AP Photo) Italy celebrated a remarkable slice of tennis history on Sunday, clinching their third Davis Cup title in as many years with a 2-0 victory over Spain in Bologna. The triumph marked a stunning home treble achieved without star player Jannik Sinner, as Filippo Volandri’s…
Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha entered rare territory on Sunday, moving past Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Yousuf and MS Dhoni to claim the record for most international appearances in a single calendar year. The landmark came during Pakistan’s fourth match of the ongoing T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, which marked Salman’s 54th international match…
Mohsin Naqvi presents trophy to Pakistan A (X) Pakistan A lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy for a record third time on Sunday, November 23, after edging out Bangladesh A in a nerve-wracking final that stretched into a Super Over at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Irfan Khan Niazi’s side held their…
In an unexpected turn of events, the joyous wedding festivities for Smriti Mandhana in Sangli were put on hold as her family faced urgent health concerns. Her father, Srinivas Mandhana, showed worrisome symptoms akin to a heart attack, prompting an ICU admission. Meanwhile, her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, battled a viral infection and sought medical care…
England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England cricket coach Brendon McCullum called for fans to maintain faith in the team’s aggressive playing style despite suffering an eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 24, 2025. The loss occurred within two days…
Stuart Broad (screengrab from X) Few would have predicted England collapsing to defeat in the opening Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, especially after securing a 40-run lead on a lively surface. Yet that is precisely the outcome, as England suffered a dramatic batting meltdown before Travis Head unleashed a blistering 69-ball century…
