Chennai team members test positive ahead of IPL
NEW DELHI: Several members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent have tested positive for coronavirus, local media reported Friday, dealing a blow to their preparations for the Indian Premier League starting in the United Arab Emirates next month. “A right-arm medium fast bowler, who has recently played for India, along with a few staff members […]
Flower expects Rahul to bloom under pressure
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni retiring from international cricket, KL Rahul is the frontrunner to replace the legend as the wicketkeeper-batsman when Team India’s limited-overs campaign resumes. But the job won’t be easy for Rahul, who is currently the Kings XI Punjab captain, feels Andy Flower, who besides being the assistant coach of the IPL franchise […]
Naming it helicopter was Sakshi Dhoni’s idea: Dwayne Bravo opens up on his MS Dhoni song
West Indies and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo revealed why his song dedicated to MS Dhoni was called ‘Helicopter 7’. Bravo said it was Dhoni’s wife Sakshi’s idea, who was instrumental in putting the song together. Bravo, who on Wednesday became the first cricketer to take 500 T20 wickets, had released the song on MS Dhoni on the eve […]
No plans of sacking Misbah as chief selector: PCB sources
KARACHI: It appears as if the clouds of uncertainty that have been looming over Misbah ul Haq’s future as chief selector for the past few days are finally fading away. Misbah will stay as chief selector of Pakistan men’s national team, Dawn has learnt. According to a reliable source in the PCB, the reports of replacing Misbah […]
Anderson edges closer to magical mark as Pakistan dig in
SOUTHAMPTON: England seamer James Anderson moved one shy of 600 Test wickets as he struck late on a frustrating and mainly forgettable fourth day of the third and final Test against Pakistan on Monday. The 38-year-old, looking to become the first pace bowler to reach that landmark, had opener Abid Ali lbw for a painstaking […]
Buttler expects Crawley to serve up special career
SOUTHAMPTON: Jos Buttler is convinced Zak Crawley’s double century against Pakistan will be the curtain-raiser ‘to a very special career’ after sharing a huge stand with his England team-mate during the third Test on Saturday. Crawley converted an overnight 171 not out, his maiden Test century, into an epic knock of 267. Together with Buttler, whose […]
PCB mulling to hold remaining PSL ties in October
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has a tentative plan to hold the remaining four matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) soon after the end of the proposed Zimbabwe tour to the country in October. It is learnt that as the broadcasters’ staff will also be in Pakistan, covering the white-ball internationals against Zimbabwe […]
‘Generations will remember you’: PM Modi sends letter of appreciation to Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni announced their retirement from international cricket on India’s 74th Independence Day. After a trophy-laden career, both players decided to call it quits. Both players played an important part in India’s triumph at the 2011 Cricket World Cup as Dhoniwas the captain and Raina played crucial knocks in important matches. First Dhoni announced his […]
Misbah satisfied with Pakistan’s comeback in Southampton Test against England
Pakistan head coach Misbahul Haq has praised the team for its commitment and belief in the Southampton Test match against England following a heart-breaking three-wicket defeat in Manchester. “It was always going to be difficult to fight back after what happened in Manchester but the players’ commitment and belief was outstanding. “We believe that we can come […]
‘You never got me out’: Kevin Pietersen’s cheeky congratulatory message for MS Dhoni
Former India captain MS Dhoni had an unforgettable career in which he went on to earn numerous plaudits that were once considered impossible. In 2007, a young Indian team led by Dhoni went on to win the inaugural T20 World Cup. Four years later, the Dhoni-led Indian team won the 2011 ODI World Cup. In 2013, Dhoni […]