During the launch of his sportswear brand, Sachin Tendulkar recalled how his senior and friend Pravin Amre gifted him his first pair of cricket shoes as a teenager. Amre had promised the shoes if Tendulkar scored a century, a gesture Tendulkar never forgot, highlighting Amre’s significant early contribution to his career.
West Indies opener John Campbell scored a composed maiden Test century against India in Delhi, a significant achievement marking the first by a West Indies opener in India in 23 years. His resilient 115-run innings, featuring 12 fours and 3 sixes, provided a bright spot for the visitors despite India’s dominance in the series.
Cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are reportedly set to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing a few matches each. Kohli’s Delhi will be based in Bengaluru, while Sharma’s Mumbai will compete in Jaipur. Both players have a history with the domestic tournament, with Kohli last featuring in 2010 and Sharma in 2018.
Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation has imposed a lifetime ban on Salman Iqbal, coach of Arshad Nadeem, for violating Punjab Athletics Association constitution. The ban follows Iqbal’s recent disclosures to the Pakistan Sports Board about the federation’s lack of support for Nadeem’s training and expenses.
Hashim Amla reminisced about his Test debut at Eden Gardens 21 years ago, describing it as a surreal and enjoyable experience playing against cricketing legends. Despite modest scores of 24 and 2, Amla vividly recalled the deafening roar of the crowd when Sachin Tendulkar batted, highlighting the intense atmosphere.
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch believes his T20I record of 172 will be broken at the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing the next generation’s power and skill. Finch also commented on India’s upcoming ODI and T20I series against Australia, predicting a close contest with a slight edge to the home side.
West Indies all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall had a terrifying moment in the National Cricket T10 League when a sharp bouncer struck his helmet grill, with the ball lodging dangerously close to his eye. Thankfully, the protective gear held firm, preventing a serious injury. Cornwall, after scoring 17, was retired out as his team fell short in…
Former India captain Rohit Sharma, appearing fitter, attended the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards. His viral moment involved respectfully placing Shreyas Iyer’s award on a table, showcasing humility. Despite losing ODI captaincy, Rohit’s focus remains on cricket, particularly the upcoming ODI series against Australia, signaling his continued hunger for the game.
Hosts India face a challenging path in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup after consecutive defeats to Australia and South Africa. Despite being third in the points table, India’s semi-final hopes hinge on crucial upcoming matches against England and New Zealand, requiring at least two wins from their remaining three fixtures.
India stand on the brink of a series victory against West Indies, needing just 58 runs on the final day. Despite a challenging pitch, Indian bowlers displayed resilience, with Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav taking crucial wickets. West Indies fought back with centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope, setting a target of 121.
