Kohli jumps to fourth, Siraj takes massive leap in latest ODI rankings
Former India captain Virat Kohli and fast bowler Mohannad Siraj have been rewarded for their recent form by rising up the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings released on Wednesday. As per the latest ODI rankings, Kohli jumped two places to fourth overall on the latest list for ODI batters while Siraj took a giant leap […]
Andrey Rublev defeats Dominic Thiem in Melbourne Opener
Andrey Rublev won his fifth straight ATP Head2Head meeting with Dominic Thiem as he expertly navigated a challenging opening-round draw on Tuesday at the Australian Open. In a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win, the fifth seed followed a familiar game plan as he controlled the match with his booming forehand and serve, reports atptour.com. Thiem competed […]
Lots of credit goes to them for our success: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill introduce Indian cricket team’s special trio
After clinching the ODI series against Sri Lanka by 3-0, India batters Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill introduced the throwdown specialists Raghu, Nuwan and Daya in a great gesture during their interview and credited the trio for team’s success. A destructive powerplay spell from Mohammed Siraj continued Sri Lanka’s downfall for the third straight ODI, […]
Djokovic ‘a bit emotional’ after warm return to Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was “a bit emotional” after receiving a warm welcome Friday on his return to Melbourne Park, before facing Nick Kyrgios in a sell-out Australian Open exhibition match. All 15,000 seats at Rod Laver Arena sold out in 58 minutes, with proceeds going to charity, ahead of the first Grand Slam of the […]
Spin to play crucial role in Pakistan’s ODI series decider against New Zealand
KARACHI: If all goes by the trend, spin will again play a key role when Pakistan take on New Zealand in the deciding fixture of their three-match One-day International series — evenly poised at 1-1 — here at the National Stadium on Friday. The venue’s pitches are commonly known to be flat tracks which allow […]
Conway hits hundred as New Zealand thump Pakistan to level series
Opener Devon Conway hit a sparkling hundred to help New Zealand achieve a convincing 79-run win over Pakistan in the second one-day international in Karachi on Wednesday. The left-hander scored 101 and captain Kane Williamson made 85 before a collapse which saw New Zealand lose nine wickets for 78 runs and restricted them to 261 […]
Centurion Kohli powers India to big victory over Sri Lanka
GUWAHATI: Virat Kohli on Tuesday said playing “without any fear” remains key to success after his 45th One-day International century led India to a 67-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match. Kohli hammered 113 off 87 balls to drive India to 373-7 after they were invited to bat first at the start of […]
Umran Malik Clocks 156 Kph In 1st ODI Against SL, Betters Record As India’s Fastest Bowler
Guwahati, Jan 10: India’s pace sensation Umran Malik set the speed gun on fire after bowling a 156 kph delivery in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Tuesday. Malik bettered his own record of becoming the fastest Indian pacer. The speedster bowled the delivery in his second over […]
South Africa dig in to hold Australia to Sydney draw
SYDNEY: South Africa dug deep and denied Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour. The hosts, who declared on 475-4 on Saturday to try and force a result, dismissed […]
Washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test
SYDNEY: The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia’s push for a series clean sweep over South Africa. Skipper Pat Cummins has a decision to make ahead of Saturday’s fourth day: whether to declare the team’s first innings at 475 for four and get the […]