Bumrah produced the best series of fast bowling I've ever seen: Ponting

IANS | January 5, 2025 6:37 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Despite India ending up losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s exploits are not only the best he’s seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably also the best fast-bowling display of all time.

We need players like Jaiswal, Reddy who protect their wicket like life: Gavaskar

IANS | January 5, 2025 4:08 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) After India’s defeat in the final Test match and their inability to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has accessed the team’s performance and opined that young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy, who are "hungry to earn a name for India" are needed in the team.

Chahal shares cryptic Insta story amid divorce rumours with wife Dhanashree

IANS | January 5, 2025 1:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal put out a cryptic philosophical quote in the form of an intriguing social media post obliquely confirming the breakdown of his relationship with his wife Dhanashree Verma. The Insta story coming late evening added fire to the rumours circulating throughout the day.

2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne power South Africa to a big lead over Pakistan

IANS | January 4, 2025 11:33 PM

Cape Town, Jan 4 (IANS) Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands here on Saturday.