Harbhajan Singh expressed disappointment over the way Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been treated amid talk of a forced transition, saying many greats before them were similarly sidelined. He criticised those “who haven’t achieved much” for deciding the duo’s future, while praising Kohli and Rohit for their dominant ODI form and backing…
Virat Kohli’s sensational return to form, marked by back-to-back centuries, has ignited a nationwide frenzy, selling out the Visakhapatnam ODI against South Africa. Sluggish ticket sales were reversed overnight, with fans clamoring to witness the phenomenon. Even high prices couldn’t dampen the demand, showcasing Kohli’s immense impact on Indian cricket.
Dale Steyn lauded KL Rahul’s evolution as India’s premier ODI finisher, highlighting his ability to accelerate effectively in the death overs. Steyn believes Rahul’s adaptability and mastery of his role at No. 5 or 6 are invaluable, suggesting he could be a prolific century-maker if positioned higher in the batting order.
Easwaran, who is also trying to strengthen his case ahead of the IPL auction, scored 58 off 37 balls. Bengal chased 166 in 15.1 overs. Abhishek Porel, representing Delhi Capitals in the IPL, scored 56 off 29 balls. The pair added 93 runs for the second wicket in 8.2 overs, which set up the chase.
Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, leaving out Lyon. The team made two changes from the eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Perth. Michael Neser came in for Lyon, and Josh Inglis replaced injured opener Usman Khawaja. Lyon said he got to know about his omission only after reaching the…
Anish Giri found a crucial turning point in his chess career during the Global Chess League (GCL) last year, overcoming a dip in form and confidence. He shares humorous anecdotes about team bonding, food preferences, and even a playful “iPhone mutiny.” Giri sees the upcoming GCL season as a vital warm-up for the FIDE World…
Joe Root, the world’s top-ranked batter and second on the all-time Test runs list behind Sachin Tendulkar, had never reached three figures in Australia despite three previous Ashes tours. On Thursday, he buried that narrative. Walking in during the third over with Starc swinging the pink ball under lights, he produced a near-flawless innings and…
