Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who was recently seen in the theatrical film ‘Mission Raniganj’, has extended his support for Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as he sympathised with the latter as a father.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has shared insights into his injuries and rehabilitation process before his return to the ODI World Cup. Rahul revealed that he hadn't considered the possibility of making it in time for the showpiece event, especially after undergoing surgery on his right thigh.
Centurion, Dec 29 (IANS) Former opener Aakash Chopra came down heavily on India following their defeat by an innings and 32 runs to South Africa in the first Test, saying the batters gave the look of not willing to play ugly and take blows on the body, while the bowlers looked undercooked to excel.
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she was happy with the bowling department, but was critical of the fielding effort in her team’s six-wicket defeat to Australia in the ODI series opener at Wankhede Stadium.
Centurion, Dec 29 (IANS) Fast-bowler Avesh Khan has been added to India's squad for the second Test against South Africa, which starts on January 3 at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced Avesh Khan as the replacement of injured Mohammed Shami for the second Test match against South Africa.
Centurian, Dec 29 (IANS) Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a left hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed after the conclusion of the first Test on Thursday.
The expression ‘The Final Frontier” became synonymous with cricket when Steve Waugh’s formidable Australian side toured India in 2002. They had, on the way to the Indian soil, demolished all their opponents at home and away. The final pedestal for them was to achieve a series win in India, a goal that would have established them to be the best Test side ever to have played the game.
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Australia showcased their batting prowess to secure a remarkable victory over India in the first of the three ODIs by six wickets with 21 balls remaining.
Centurion, Dec 28 (IANS) After losing the first Test to South Africa inside three days, India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the visitors’ batting was poor in the second innings and that they should have put in collective efforts with the bat.
