During the second India vs Afghanistan T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 14, a young enthusiast breached security to embrace Virat Kohli, even going so far as to touch the cricketer’s feet. Following the incident, the Madhya Pradesh police detained the fan, transporting him to the Tukoganj police station for questioning. This […]

The ongoing Ranji Trophy has unfolded a plethora of dramatic moments across the country, as players from various departments showcased inspiring performances. Amidst the varied outcomes of matches, the clash between Karnataka and Gujarat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad stood out. Despite a strong start and dominance in the initial three days, the […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal has confessed to being uncertain about whether to throw the ball at the stumps or not, following a mix-up between Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq in the second T20I between India and Afghanistan in Indore last Sunday. Eventually, he opted to sprint and break the stumps, leading to India’s six-wicket victory and securing a […]

Despite a promising start by Afghanistan, the visitors encountered a hiccup due to exceptional spells from Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube, however, proved to be expensive, giving away 36 runs in his three overs without claiming any wickets. Nonetheless, he managed to create a memorable moment late in the first innings. […]

Following a few early wickets, the Paarl Royals put on a captivating show at Centurion. David Miller and Mitchell Van Buuren orchestrated an impressive, unbeaten 141-run partnership, setting a formidable target of 211 for the Pretoria Capitals. The hosts responded with equal vigor, as Will Jacks and Rilee Roussow unleashed a relentless assault in their […]

Choosing to bowl first proved to be a successful strategy for the Men in Blue, as they managed to take two wickets within the initial six overs, restricting Afghanistan to 58/2 by the end of the powerplay. Despite the initial aggressive intent from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and skipper Ibrahim Zadran, the momentum shifted when Ravi […]

Choosing to bat first, the Sydney Thunder reached 37/1 in the powerplay, seeing the departure of Australian cricket legend David Warner. English opener Alex Hales showcased promise with delightful drives, accompanied by Cameron Bancroft, who entered at number 3 after Warner’s dismissal. Amidst the intense cricketing action, a touch of hilarity ensued following an unnecessary […]

After securing a victory in the initial T20I against Pakistan, New Zealand found themselves batting first at Seddon Park, Hamilton. They enjoyed a strong start, thanks to Finn Allen’s aggressive play. However, an amusing incident unfolded after the drinks break when a cameraman narrowly escaped being hit by the ball as Daryl Mitchell smashed a […]

Choosing to bat first, the Super Giants had a brisk start with openers Quinton de Kock and Mathew Breetzke consistently finding the boundaries. De Kock, however, fell to a soft dismissal in the last over of the powerplay, setting the score at 58/1. The Sunrisers capitalized on this breakthrough to slow down the scoring, and […]

JJ Smuts and Nicholas Pooran played explosive innings to propel Durban’s Super Giants to an imposing total of 226 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Gqeberha on Saturday. Smuts, in particular, was a formidable force, scoring 75 runs at an impressive strike rate, hitting the ball out of the park seven times. However, his last maximum […]