MI Emirates won the 2024 ILT20 title when they beat Dubai Capitals in the final. (Image: ILT20) It’s only two seasons old, and already the ILT20 has become a significant event on the cricket calendar. The third edition of the tournament will take place in UAE from January 11 to February 9, 2025.That is a … Read more
Cricket, a sport steeped in tradition, has seen significant transformations over the years. Among the three formats—Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20)—Test cricket remains the oldest and most revered. However, with the explosive rise of T20 cricket, concerns about the future of Test cricket have become a major talking point in the … Read more
FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is … Read more
The great Don Bradman’s view that rebel Aussie cricketers were right to take huge amounts of money to play in South Africa during apartheid has been revealed in a series of letters that also expose the sadness the sporting icon felt in the final years of his life. More than 20 letters The Don wrote … Read more
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months due to a torn left hamstring. The injury occurred while bowling on day three of the third Test in England’s recent 2-1 series victory over New Zealand. The 33-year-old will undergo surgery in January, just months after he was sidelined by … Read more
International cricket, a sport celebrated for its gentlemanly spirit, has recently been plagued by a series of controversies that have tarnished its image. From on-field altercations to off-field scandals, these incidents have raised questions about the integrity of the game and the conduct of its players. Ball-tampering, A Persistent Problem One of the most persistent controversies … Read more
Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Gett Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: The cricketing fixture between Rugby School and Marlborough College, two of Britain’s most historic independent schools, is a cherished tradition in the English sporting calendar. Dating back to the mid-1800s with the only recent interruption being the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted life … Read more
Ravichandran Ashwin proudly says he answered his calling from cricket after bringing the curtain down on his storied career with India. The 38-year-old off-spinner announced his retirement from international cricket after a glittering 14-yard career in which took 765 international wickets across all formats and became the seventh-highest Test wicket-taker of all time. Speaking exclusively … Read more
India vs Australia (AP Photo) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. The third Test, a highly anticipated Boxing Day match, begins on December 26th. Both India and Australia are looking to gain an advantage before the final Test in Sydney.The Boxing Day Test is a pivotal match in the series. A win here … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test match.Barring Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets … Read more