The fielding display during the first innings of the India vs. Australia second ODI was notably atypical. Despite being recognized as a strong fielding side, the hosts made a spectacle of themselves by dropping numerous catches. When Annabel Sutherland replicated a similar mistake in the second innings, Harmanpreet Kaur’s reaction became the talk of the […]
The contemporary Indian team stands out for its exceptional fielding prowess in cricket matches. Nevertheless, their performance took a sharp downturn during the second ODI against the Australia Women team at Wankhede Stadium. In this game, the hosts repeatedly gave their opponents opportunities, a surprising turn of events. Players like Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, among […]
After being tasked to bowl first, the Indian pacers rose to the challenge, troubling the Australians with their adept skills in handling the new ball. Amanjot’s drop of Phoebe Litchfield on the second delivery of the game was followed by Mandhana missing a catch at mid-off, offering the Aussie another opportunity. However, the Indian opener’s […]
India and Australia consistently engage in fierce on-field competition, evident right from the start of the first ODI between both teams. However, the game took a distressing turn when Sneh Rana collided with her teammate Pooja Vastrakar midway through the match. Despite initial fielding mistakes by the hosts, the Women in Blue attempted to minimize […]
Following a historic Test victory against the formidable Aussies, the Indian Women’s team was sent to field first by Australian captain Alyssa Healy after winning the toss. Despite the Indian pacers starting strongly, there were multiple missed catching opportunities and a lack of referrals to the Decision Review System (DRS). This allowed the Australian openers […]
South Africa stands as arguably the most challenging destination for any cricket team to tour, especially those hailing from the sub-continent. India, in particular, has struggled significantly in the Rainbow Nation, exemplified by their limited success. Out of 24 Test matches played in South Africa, they have clinched victory in only four encounters, while suffering […]
Pakistan’s standout player, Babar Azam, engaged in an intriguing exchange with Steve Smith while at the crease during the final innings of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday (December 29). Before the commencement of the final session post-Tea, Babar Azam took guard to face off-spinner Nathan Lyon. Fielding […]
Punjab’s rising batting talent, Nikhil Chaudhary, delivered an impressive six with a stunning shot over gully during the Big Bash League clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval on December 28. The remarkable shot unfolded in the 17th over of Hobart Hurricanes’ innings. Rauf pitched a full-length ball outside off, prompting Chaudhary […]
Pakistan steadily built partnerships on Day 4 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, closing in on Australia’s target of 317 runs. As the day neared its end, the required runs diminished to under 100, positioning the visitors to potentially secure victory on the final day with five wickets in hand. Both Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Aghi […]
Australia moved closer to securing the series during Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, displaying determined bowling that restrained Pakistan’s run chase. Despite the Men in Green being more than 150 runs shy of the 318-run target, with only three specialized batters left, they aimed for their first Test […]