New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the only way a struggling Rohit Sharma can assert himself in the upcoming Brisbane Test is by throwing the first punch towards Australia as an opener. Rohit could only make nine runs in two innings as a number six batter in India's ten-wicket defeat to Australia at the Adelaide Oval, as the hosts' squared the five-match series 1-1. Those two scores meant Rohit is now averaging just 11.83 in his last six Tests. "That's where he...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals who will be coached by Dravid. "I am really glad that I am getting a chance to play in the IPL. I am excited to play under Rahul Drav...Read More
New Delhi: Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is hopeful that Dinesh Karthik's upcoming debut in the SA20 will encourage more retired Indian cricketers to join the league. Karthik, who will represent the Paarl Royals in the 2025 season, will become the first Indian player to feature in the SA T-20. He earned eligibility after announcing his retirement from international cricket earlier this year. Karthik steps in as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who chose to opt out of the seaso...Read More
New Delhi [India], : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Harbhajan Singh said that India's bes...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Harbhajan Singh said...Read More
India's Test Record At The Gabba: India and Australia lock horns at The Gabba as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 caravan moves from Adelaide to Brisbane. The IND vs AUS 3rd Test is scheduled to get underway from December 14. India started the series with a thumping 295-run win over the Aussies in Perth. However, Australia bounced back strongly and delivered an all-round show to thrash Rohit Sharma & co. by 10 wickets in Adelaide's pink-ball Test. While India are certainly low on moment...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 12 (ANI): East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon is banking on strong home support ahead of their upcoming clash against Odisha FC on Thursday, reported the ISL's official website. Despite a challenging start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, the Red and Gold Brigade have found their rhythm under the guidance of new head coach Oscar Bruzon. Bruzon's side are now unbeaten in their last three fixtures, which include wins against NorthEast Uni...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Former cricketer Irfan Pathan on Thursday sent birthday greetings to his ex-teammate Yuvraj Singh and praised him for being a fighter on the field. Yuvraj Singh turned 43 on Thursday. His illustrious career was marked by his exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding skills, earning him a place among India's greatest cricketers. Taking to his official X handle, Irfan Pathan said that Yuvraj is "yaaro ka yaar" off the field. Pathan also called Yuvraj a "cha...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 12 (ANI): East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon is banking on strong home support ahead of their upcoming clash against Odisha FC on Thursday, reported the ISL's official website. Despite a challenging start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, the Red and Gold Brigade have found their rhythm under the guidance of new head coach Oscar Bruzon. Bruzon's side are now unbeaten in their last three fixtures, which include wins against NorthEast Uni...Read More
Patna, Dec 12 (PTI) The Bihar government has transferred the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium here to the state cricket association, clearing the decks for it to become a multi-sport complex and an international venue with a 40,000-seat capacity at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crore. The renovated stadium will have 76 corporate boxes and accommodation for 250 VIPs and the sports complex will feature a badminton court, volleyball court, swimming pool, five-star hotel, fully-equipped players' hostel, restauran...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 12 (ANI): The Bihar Government on Tuesday transferred the registry of the land for Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on a long-term 30-year lease, according to a release from BCA. This is a major step taken by the Bihar Government and the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) to host international cricket matches in Patna and to provide state cricketers with a state-of-the-art international cricket stadium. Also Read | ICC Champions Trophy 202...Read More
New Delhi: Former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan has stirred up controversy with his critical view of Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Describing Sharma as a "flat-track bully," Cullinan raised questions about Sharma's performance and future in cricket. This statement highlights an ongoing discussion about Rohit's abilities, particularly when faced with difficult conditions. Cullinan didn't hold back in his remarks about Rohit's fitness, labeling him as overweight and out of shape. This cr...Read More
Malaysian coach Tan Kim Her, who first brought together India's celebrated pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, returns to India taking charge of the doubles teams. Coach Tan reached Hyderabad Sunday night, Satwik confirmed on the sidelines of Go Sports Awards in Mumbai. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png Tan replaces Danish Mathias Boe who took the Indians to the pinnacle of world rankings and helped them win the Asian Games gold ad Thomas Cup bes...Read More
Mohammed Shami underwhelming as Bengal go down to Baroda in SMAT quarterfinals; MP in semis IMAGE: Hardik Pandya celebrates with Baroda teammates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Pacer Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Opener Shashwat Rawat top-scored with a 26-ball 40 (1x4, 3x6) as Baroda posted a competitive 172 for seven, an...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced the return of Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her for a second stint with the Indian badminton team, ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the BAI stated, "The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has appointed Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her to work with the national team for the second time." Tan, instrumental in pairing...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (VOICE) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised skipper Rohit Sharma to focus on getting his 20 or 30 runs in a steady mode, following which can help him amass a big score and break his poor run of form in Tests. Rohit could only muster nine runs over the two innings as a number six batter in India's ten-wicket defeat to Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Moreover, Rohit's average in his last six Tests is just 11.83. With the current five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy s...Read More
New Delhi: After an exhilarating win in Perth, India faced a harsh reality when Australia decisively triumphed by 10 wickets in the second Test held at Adelaide Oval. This result has leveled the series at 1-1, setting up an important third Test at the Gabba, which is known to be one of Australia's toughest venues. India's batting lineup struggled in Adelaide, folding for just 180 and 175 runs in their two innings. To regain the upper hand in the series, Indian batsmen need to learn from their e...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ): Young Indian shuttler Tanisha Crasto has revealed that she committed to ace shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa as her doubles partner as long as the 35-year-old continues to play badminton. Tanisha and Ashwini successfully defended their women's doubles title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament last week, their second tournament together after the Paris Olympics. The women's duo also made it to the semifinals of the Syed Modi India International. Wi...Read More
Mumbai, December 11: Cricket Australia on Wednesday named a 15-player squad for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in to be held in Malaysia early next year. Fifteen-year-old Caoimhe Bray has been named for her first World Cup squad following stand-out performances for Australia against New Zealand and Sri Lanka earlier this year. Bray was the youngest member of the Australian Under-19 squad for September's tri-series in Brisbane, scoring 84 (76) and taking 4-20 during a 119-run victory over New ...Read More
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), designed to bring the energy of street cricket to a professional platform and highlight India's cricketing talent, gained instant popularity during its inaugural season earlier this year The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), designed to bring the energy of street cricket to a professional platform and highlight India's cricketing talent, gained instant popularity during its inaugural season earlier this year. The league's second season will take place...Read More
Mumbai [India], : Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the imm...Read More
Mumbai, December 10: Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced the women's team squad for their historic one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from December 15 to 18. The 15-player squad features one change from the group currently competing in the ICC Women's Championship ODI series against England. Tumi Sekhukhune comes in to replace Ayabonga Khaka, who is not part of the longer-format setup. The squad also welcomes back the Test-capped trio...Read More
Chennai, Dec 10 (PTI) Struggling at the bottom-half of the table both Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC will look to revive their campaign when they clash in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday. The two teams are in an urgent need for a shift in momentum, with two-time former champions Chennaiyin FC dropping to ninth in the standings following one draw and three defeats on the trot. A win can take them to the seventh spot. Also Read | BGT 2024-25: Harbhajan Singh Backs Rohit Sharma To Bat a...Read More
Mumbai, December 10: Chennaiyin FC are all set to face Hyderabad FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday. The two teams are in an urgent need for a shift in momentum, with Chennaiyin FC placed ninth in the standings, thanks to 12 points from 11 matches comprising three victories, whereas, Hyderabad FC have collected seven points from 10 games with the help of two wins and a solitary draw. Both teams are currently on a three-game losing stre...Read More
Chennai, Dec 10 (PTI) Struggling at the bottom-half of the table both Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC will look to revive their campaign when they clash in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday. The two teams are in an urgent need for a shift in momentum, with two-time former champions Chennaiyin FC dropping to ninth in the standings following one draw and three defeats on the trot. A win can take them to the seventh spot. Hyderabad FC have also suffered three losses in a row to be one plac...Read More
Mumbai, December 10: Former spinner Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on Team India's strategy for the third Test against Australia and expressed confidence that skipper Rohit Sharma will continue to bat at No. 6 despite his lacklustre performance in Adelaide, where India suffered a 10-wicket defeat. Rohit, who missed the opening Test in Perth, struggled to make an impact in the Adelaide Test, scoring just 9 runs across both innings while batting at No. 6. However, Harbhajan feels there is no ...Read More
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager...Read More
Bengaluru, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the second time after being picked in the IPL 2025 auction, feel it's more than just a professional opportunity but a heartfelt homecoming. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager to change this piece of histo...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable Rs 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir's rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational, said a release from Hockey India. Amir, born and raised in Lucknow, is the son of a bike mechanic. He balanced helping his father after school ...Read More
Bihar Board 10th, 12th Exam Date 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will release the datesheet for Class 10 (matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) board exams 2024 for arts, commerce and science streams "anytime now". Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png "The datesheet is almost finalised and we are working on the final approvals. It should release anytime now, very soon as we don't want to make it very late for students who are appearing for the board exa...Read More