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The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) came under the scanner as the 23-man squad of Delhi for the 2025 Vinoo Mankad Trophy had a wicket-keeper who had never kept wickets. It has emerged that selectors had to make the call under pressure. In an incident that continues to show the shambolic manner in which the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) is run, as Delhi's team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy had a glaring error, as a player who has never kept wickets in his career was ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper/batter, Dhruv Jurel, revealed the inspiration behind his celebrations after scoring a century and a half-century against the West Indies in the first Test. Jurel performed a salute after reaching his fifty, dedicating it to his father. He celebrated his hundred landmark moment by holding the bat vertically and moving it to his left, leaving the spectators wondering what it actually meant. The dressing room stood on its feet and a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja once again underlined his status as India's premier all-rounder, smashing his sixth Test century on Day 2 of the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday. The vice-captain reached his hundred off 168 deliveries, an innings laced with six fours and five sixes, and remained unbeaten on 104 at stumps.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jadeja's commanding knock came in a 206-run partnership with wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who regis ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): India's wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel gave credit to England's talismanic batter Joe Root for assisting him in refining his batting approach and strokeplay after slamming his maiden Test ton on the second day of the two-match series opener against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. After letting the special milestone slip on home strip against England last year, Jurel remained undeterred despite standing on 99 against the West Indies. He whipped it wide of mi ...Read More >
Dhruv Jurel scored his maiden Test century, a sublime 125, in Ahmedabad, dedicating his salute celebration to his Kargil War veteran father and the Indian Army. The 24-year-old, replacing Rishabh Pant, showcased remarkable talent and adaptability, delivering a powerful and personal tribute.As the sun dipped low over Ahmedabad, Dhruv Jurel stood tall at the crease. His first Test century, a sublime 125, was a knock as chanceless as the soldier's drill, and as fearless as the charge into the enemy ...Read More >
New Delhi: Before this match, South Africa were expected to be a tough challenge. They made it to the finals of the most recent ICC events after all. But in their first match at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, they were handed a major reality check - a colossal 10-wicket defeat - by England at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati on Friday. It was a reality check so strong that it has given them a negative run-rate of 3.22. In what was a stunning collapse, South Africa were bowled out for 69 run ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Just after reaching his first home ton in 3,211 days, KL Rahul kissed the crest on his helmet, brushed back his mane of hair, raised his bat to the dressing room and put two fingers in his mouth, a dedication to his six-month old daughter. Celebrating landmarks has become a thing in Indian cricket. Not as swashbuckling as Ravindra Jadeja's sword twirl it may be, but Rahul loves improvising when he feels the time is right. Earlier, he would look to shut out the noise earlier by pluggi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Majestic centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja helped India to secure a lead of 286 runs at stumps on day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. At the end of Day 2, India was 448/5 in 128 overs, with Jadeja (104)* and Washington Sundar (9)* unbeaten on the crease. Jadeja brought up his hundred in the 126th over, the third centurion for India in the innings after KL Rahul and Jurel. Jadjea celebr ...Read More >
Ex-India cricketer Parthiv Patel feels Sudharsan is "feeling pressure" to score big runs Senior opener KL Rahul's calm and composed unbeaten half-century on Thursday drew high praise from former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, who believes the right-hander is in the midst of his finest year in Test cricket. Rahul's 53 not out off 114 balls steered India to 121/2 in 38 overs at stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, trailing the visitors by just 4 ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 1 (Reuters) - India will switch back to test cricket mode, after a dramatic Asia Cup Twenty20 triumph ended in bizarre circumstances, when they take on a depleted West Indies side in the opening match of their two-test series starting on Thursday. India say they were denied the chance to lift the Asia Cup trophy after it was removed from the presentation ceremony over their refusal to accept it from Asian Cricket Council chairman and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sun ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (PTI) Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah combined to decimate West Indies for a paltry 162 before the in-form KL Rahul struck a measured half century as India expectedly dominated the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday. At stumps, the hosts reached 121/2 with another 41 runs in arrears. Siraj (4/40) and Bumrah (3/32) were the architects of India's dominating show on a day when rain caused a brief disruption to the proceedings. Rahul, who struck the first fifty of th ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): A calm and composed half-century from KL Rahul powered India to 121/2, trailing by 41 runs at the end of Day 1 against the West Indies on Thursday. India lost just two wickets in the third session on Day 1 of the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan falling to the West Indies bowlers. Jaiswal and Rahul opened the innings for India. Host reached 23/0 after 12.4 overs, with both the openers at ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: Mohammed Siraj (4/40) missed out on a well-deserved five-for but helped India bowl a struggling West Indies side out for 162 shortly before tea on the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday. Siraj took three wickets upfront in a lethal seven-over spell in the first session and added one more after lunch but could not complete his fifer. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appeared to be finding back his rhythm with the red ball, nailing a couple of yorkers to return figures of 14- ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel disclosed that the unreserved backing he has received from head coach Gautam Gambhir has allowed him to play with unfettered freedom, ahead of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, scheduled to commence on Thursday. Jurel has returned to the red-ball fold after donning the skipper's role and guiding India A to a five-wicket victory against Australia A in the second unofficial Test. During a record 412-r ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel disclosed that the unreserved backing he has received from head coach Gautam Gambhir has allowed him to play with unfettered freedom, ahead of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, scheduled to commence on Thursday. Jurel has returned to the red-ball fold after donning the skipper's role and guiding India A to a five-wicket victory against Australia A in the second unofficial Test. During a record 412-r ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): India Test skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that the playing XI has not been decided yet for the first match of the series against the West Indies. He further stated the line-up will be decided tomorrow morning after seeing how much moisture is on the pitch. Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Also Read | Union Saint-Gilloise vs N ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): India Test skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that the playing XI has not been decided yet for the first match of the series against the West Indies. He further stated the line-up will be decided tomorrow morning after seeing how much moisture is on the pitch. Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch initially appears lush gree ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): India Test skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that the playing XI has not been decided yet for the first match of the series against the West Indies. He further stated the line-up will be decided tomorrow morning after seeing how much moisture is on the pitch. Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch initially appears lush gree ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The stage is set for the first Test between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium tomorrow -- a contest steeped in history, expectation, and the faint hope that the visitors might just surprise the hosts. India, unbeaten against the West Indies in Tests for 23 years, enter as overwhelming favourites. Young captain Shubman Gill, fresh from a stirring comeback series in England, takes the helm, backed by senior campaigners KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Also Read | FC Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Global cricketing superstars have graced the tournament for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The highly anticipated return of the Hong Kong Sixes was formally announced at the Conrad Hotel on Tuesday. The 2025 edition of the iconic event will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The tournament is an extravaganza unlike any other cricketing event anywhere in the world. The iconic tournament is unique in its format and boasts a history spanning 33 years. Global cricketing superstars have graced the tournament for ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, India (AP) -- Captain Chamari Athapaththu won the coin toss and opted for Sri Lanka to bowl first against India in the opening match of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Eight teams will contest 31 matches for a chance to lift the trophy on Nov. 2 after the final in either Colombo or Navi Mumbai. Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Navi Mumbai are hosting India's leg of the tournament. Colombo in Sri Lanka is the other venue, and where Pakistan will play its matches. India i ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketers have sharply criticized Haris Rauf's performance in the Asia Cup final against India, where he conceded 50 runs in four overs. The veterans particularly questioned his death-over bowling and captain Salman Ali Agha's decision to bring him on during a crucial phase when India needed 147 runs to win.Mohammad Yousuf, former Pakistani batsman, expressed concerns about Rauf's performance at the death."We have to understand Haris Rauf - how many matches he has bl ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (UNI) India's women cricketers enter the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener against Sri Lanka tomorrow with a formidable record looming large over their opponents. In the history of 50-over clashes, India have emerged victorious in 31 of the 35 matches played against Sri Lanka, leaving the visitors with just three wins and a single no-result. This commanding head-to-head record gives India a psychological edge as they step onto the Barsapara Cricket Stadium turf in Guwahati. C ...Read More >
New Delhi: A strange incident occurred during the Super Over of the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka on Friday. Dasun Shanaka was given out caught behind off Arshdeep Singh's bowling on the fourth ball, a decision he later reviewed. Meanwhile, Shanaka tried to run, and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson threw directly at the stumps, but he was ruled not out. The reason was that the ball was considered dead after the caught-out decision. India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sanju Samson has emerged as India's leading T20I wicketkeeper to smash the most numbers to sixes, going past MS Dhoni's tally. Samson has smashed 55 sixes in 48 innings, while Dhoni has smashed 52 from 85 innings. Rishabh Pant stands third on the list with 44 sixes in 66 innings, and Ishan Kishan occupies the fourth spot with 36 sixes in 32 innings. Ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson used to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma at the top and had already scored three centuries as an open ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The last match in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka turned out to be the most thrilling encounter in the tournament so far. India emerged triumphant in the Super Over as Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning runs on the very first ball. Sri Lanka got close to chasing down the target, but wickets in the final overs of the innings kept them short of the finishing line, and India continued their winning run in the tournament. The match already witnessed a lot ...Read More >
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