England’s quest to regain the Women’s Ashes will soon resume. Not since 2014 have they beaten Australia, with the five series since seeing three wins for the Southern Stars and two draws. England were annihilated 12-4 on points in 2019 and 2022 but there was a closing of the gap on home turf in 2023. … Read more
Never dull with Bazball, is it? A year that began with a heist in Hyderabad ended with a Hamilton hammering. In between those starkly contrasting results, we saw brilliance, brittleness and brainfades. That all amounted to a record of played 17, won nine, lost eight for England in Test cricket in 2024. “Good but not … Read more
BRISBANE: The announcement was made. R Ashwin was no longer going to be an India cricketer and as the whole of India reacted to the shocking retirement, there was this stormy calm at The Gabba. The drizzle continued and the floodlights were still on as the broadcast crew worked in overdrive to safely pack their … Read more
File photo of India spinner R Ashwin. (Getty Images) Veteran Indian all-rounder R Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. The announcement came as a surprise on Wednesday during a press conference following the drawn Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba.“It’s a very emotional moment,” Ashwin said. “I have had a … Read more
Rohit Sharma after his dismissal at The Gabba on Tuesday. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) BRISBANE: There’s no easy way to couch the issue. Captain Rohit Sharma’s Test career stands at the crossroads in this mid-point of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It is imperative for India that he recovers some batting form in the remainder … Read more
Heather Knight said the decision not to deploy the Decision Review System was a sign of the status of women’s Test cricket after England’s emphatic victory over South Africa. Knight captained England to their first Test win since 2014 as the tourists skittled South Africa for just 64 on day three in Bloemfontein to secure … Read more
KL Rahul’s success in the ongoing series against Australia stems from his defensive approach and respect for bowlers, especially during the initial 30 overs. His teammates have struggled, but Rahul has been the most dependable Indian batter.Rahul’s assured batting was on display again on Tuesday. He scored a determined 84 off 139 balls in challenging … Read more
Akash Deep (L) fist bumps with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP) Indian batting struggling, fighting and striving to survive against Australia in Australia is not new. It used to be a regular feature in the 90s and 2000s. It was the … Read more
Debutant Ryana MacDonald-Gay’s first Test wickets either side of a lightning stoppage sparked a middle-order collapse as England hammered home their advantage on day two of their one-off match against South Africa in Bloemfontein. Marizanne Kapp’s 57 off 74 balls – the third-fastest half-century by a South African woman – led the Proteas fightback in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Trophies and Shreyas Iyer have gone hand in hand throughout 2024, marking a remarkable year for the star batter and captain. The trend began with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he led the team to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2014. KKR had previously won two titles under Gautam Gambhir, … Read more