Rohit Sharma turns 33: On Hitman’s birthday, re-live his three double hundreds in ODIs
India opener Rohit Sharma celebrates his 33rd birthday on Thursday. The right-handed batsman, popularly nicknamed as “Hitman”, is known for his penchant of playing big innings, especially in the limited-overs format. He is the only batsman in the world to have scored three double hundreds in the ODIs. He also holds the record of the […]
Umar Akmal banned for three years from all forms of cricket for corruption charges
Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket for three years on corruption charges, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. “Umar Akmal handed three-year ban from all cricket by Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel Mr Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a tweet. PCB Media ✔@TheRealPCBMedia Umar […]
BCCI bailout plan: Play more matches with India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest body in world cricket, has come up with a plan to help countries facing losses due to the cancellation of cricket worldwide — although the idea is contingent on games resuming. According to BCCI officials who do not wish to be named, the board […]
I am sure BCCI will be open-minded in helping other countries: Sachin Tendulkar
Every cricketing nation will have its own problems to solve and has suffered due to the absence of international cricket during the lockdown across the world, says Sachin Tendulkar. In an interview to The Indian Express the batting great talks about how the game could change because of the pandemic and why everyone should chip in. Do you think sport […]
Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. “To be honest with you I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” said Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious diseases at Kobe […]
‘Fast bowler with a sense of humour’: Sunil Gavaskar on Shoaib Akhtar
Both Sunil Gavaskar and Shoaib Akhtar were recently in news for their views on a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. The idea was coined by the Pakistani speedster in one of his YouTube videos where he put forth a suggestion of an only for TV series between the two countries to help raise funds […]
Andy Murray haunted by 2016 Roland Garros final loss to Djokovic
Andy Murray admits that his Roland Garros final defeat in 2016 to lifetime rival Novak Djokovic remains one of his most shattering losses. Djokovic triumphed in Paris, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to capture his first and only French Open title. On Friday, Murray and Djokovic shared an Instagram Live chat where they discussed a rivalry […]
‘Hope cricket resumes as soon as possible’
The Covid-19 pandemic has made us face a difficult time. Especially as an athlete, because we are used to a busy life—we’re always training, travelling and playing matches. As soon I landed in India from Australia (after the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup last month), I realised the problem the world was dealing with. Since […]
Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Sunil Gavaskar, Says Nothing Is Impossible
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar responded to Sunil Gavaskar after the former India skipper said that it was more likely to snow in Lahore than a bilateral series to take place between India and Pakistan any time soon. Akhtar pointed out in a tweet that there was indeed snowfall in Lahore last year. “Well […]
Leander Paes responds after Mahesh Bhupathi takes part in ‘Frying Pan’ challenge
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the world of sports to a complete halt and sportspersons are finding new ways to keep themselves fit by trying out various challenges at their homes. Former tennis doubles partners Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi took part in the ‘frying pan challenge’ on Twitter and both legendary players showed off […]