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Umpire down in pain (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An unusual and worrying moment unfolded during the fifth T20I between India and South Africa when on-field umpire Rohan Pandit was struck by a powerful shot from Sanju Samson, forcing a brief pause in play. The incident occurred in the ninth over of India’s innings and left players…
Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi react after the latter took the wicket of Dasun Shanaka. (Screengrabs) Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a decisive and controversial spell as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the tri-series title on Friday. The turning point came in the 19th over when a third-umpire call triggered visible frustration in the Pakistan…
West Indies’ John Campbell gives the ball to Jasprit Bumrah during the fourth day of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) The first session of Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and the West Indies saw a dramatic moment when Jasprit Bumrah’s LBW appeal against…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India bats during the Men’s U19 One Day International series match between Australia and India at Ian Healy Oval on September 21, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) India U19 batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi was left stunned after being given out in controversial fashion during the second Youth Test against…
NEW DELHI: A day after the Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup Championship, political row erupted over PM Modi‘s congratulatory remarks, with Congress terming the Operation Sindoor mention “inappropriate”.Soon after the win, PM Modi posted on X last night saying, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to…
Dickie Bird passed away at the age of 92 (Images via AP & X/@PictureSporting) Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, one of the most recognisable figures in the game, passed away at the age of 92. Bird, born Harold Dennis Bird in Barnsley, Yorkshire, on 19 April 1933, started out as a cricketer before moving into…
Dickie Bird (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on to become one of the most renowned umpires in the sport. He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World…
Umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge makes his way off the field after being hit (Screengrab) Pakistan cricket team and former players have raised concerns about third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge’s decision to dismiss Fakhar Zaman during the India vs Pakistan Super 4s match at the Asia Cup on Sunday. The controversial catch by Sanju Samson off Hardik Pandya’s…
Shoaib Akhtar describes it as a “wrong decision”. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his critique of umpiring after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday. Akhtar focused particularly on the contentious dismissal of opener Fakhar Zaman, describing it…
Players of Pakistan and UAE shake hands after the Asia Cup match on September 17, 2025 in Dubai. (Getty Images) Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary claims the Pakistan Cricket Board’s recent controversies during the Asia Cup, including boycott threats, disputes with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, and the handshake row with India, were attempts to…
