Comparing Kohli with Babar, Smith or Root makes me laugh, says Mohd Amir

IANS | December 21, 2024 11:11 PM

Dubai (UAE), Dec 21 (IANS) With 8,947 runs in Test cricket, 13,906 in ODIs and 4,188 runs in T20Is, Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman of his generation. But in recent times, many people have drawn comparisons between him and Babar Azam of Pakistan, Steve Smith of Australia, and Joe Root of England. With the former India captain struggling for runs in the last couple of years, many experts have jumped the gun and even proclaimed their favourites as better than Kohli.

Final list of candidates for BCCI secretary, treasurer elections to be out on Jan 7

IANS | December 21, 2024 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A.K. Joti, Electoral Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has said the final list of candidates for the secretary and treasurer's posts in the by-election will be announced on January 7 at 5 pm. The nomination window for the candidates is slated for January 3 and 4.

BGT 2024-25: Indian bowlers hit nets as team prepares for Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

IANS | December 21, 2024 5:24 PM

Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) Indian bowlers, led by pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep, had an intense bowling nets session ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia here on Saturday.

‘Mum was in tears, I was trying not to cry’: Konstas reflects on maiden Test call-up

IANS | December 21, 2024 4:30 PM

Sydney, Dec 21 (IANS) The 19-year-old Australian batter Sam Konstas, currently representing Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL), reflected on his maiden Test call-up to the men’s national team during the game against Sydney Sixers on Saturday.

BCCI SGM to be held on January 12 for electing new secretary and treasurer: Sources

IANS | December 21, 2024 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) in its Mumbai headquarters at 12 noon on January 12, 2025 for electing new Secretary and Treasurer.

Hardik Pandya to be available for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts

IANS | December 21, 2024 2:46 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya will return to Baroda's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches after not being named in the team for the first few rounds of the tournament that commenced on Saturday across different venues

Sutherland stars as Australia moves closer to winning ICC Women’s Championship

IANS | December 21, 2024 2:33 PM

Wellington, Dec 21 (IANS) All-rounder Annabel Sutherland hit a brilliant century as Australia moved closer to winning a third consecutive ICC Women’s Championship title through a 65-run victory via DLS method over New Zealand in the second ODI at Basin Reserve on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Shared a great camaraderie with Ponting in the past, says Shreyas Iyer

IANS | December 21, 2024 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer said he is eager to brainstorm alongside Ricky Ponting once again in the Punjab Kings set-up for IPL 2025, and recalled of how he shared a great camaraderie with the legendary Australia skipper previously in the tournament.

BGT: Konstas’ innings against Western Australia convinced me he’s ready for Tests, says Lawson

IANS | December 21, 2024 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson said Sam Konstas’ knock of 88 against Western Australia, coming under overcast skies on a greenish Sydney pitch in this year’s Sheffield Shield, convinced him that the young opener is ready to play Tests for Australia.

BGT: Get the young fella in; this is quite exciting, says Gillespie on Konstas’ call-up

IANS | December 21, 2024 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts’ to get the youngster in the playing eleven.

Cricket

Comparing Kohli with Babar, Smith or Root makes me laugh, says Mohd Amir

Final list of candidates for BCCI secretary, treasurer elections to be out on Jan 7

BGT 2024-25: Indian bowlers hit nets as team prepares for Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

‘Mum was in tears, I was trying not to cry’: Konstas reflects on maiden Test call-up

BCCI SGM to be held on January 12 for electing new secretary and treasurer: Sources

Hardik Pandya to be available for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts

Sutherland stars as Australia moves closer to winning ICC Women’s Championship

IPL 2025: Shared a great camaraderie with Ponting in the past, says Shreyas Iyer

BGT: Konstas’ innings against Western Australia convinced me he’s ready for Tests, says Lawson

BGT: Get the young fella in; this is quite exciting, says Gillespie on Konstas’ call-up

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