When a fast bowler’s own countrymen — whether captain, teammates or former cricketers in the same cricketing ecosystem — challenge their ego, it can be a deliberate or incidental act that spurs them to perform better. Fast bowlers often have a fierce competitive streak. Challenges from their countrymen can push them to raise their game … Read more
Cricket fans have lashed out in outrage after Indian star Virat Kohli copped a fine instead of a suspension after admitting to smashing his shoulder into Australian teen sensation Sam Konstas during a dramatic opening to the Boxing Day Test. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Thursday night that it had docked Kohli one … Read more
Bumrah has been outstanding during Border-Gavaskar series Paceman has almost single-handedly carried India’s attack By JAMES COONEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 18:54 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 09:29 EST, 24 December 2024 Veteran sports commentator Ian Maurice has blamed political correctness for cricket’s failure to hold Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah up to scrutiny for … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) MELBOURNE: Keep calm and listen to Jasprit Bumrah. That seems to be the mantra for India’s under-pressure support cast of pace bowlers going into the all-important fourth Test. As the frontline pacers hit the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Bumrah’s towering presence in this India squad was in … Read more
Jack Draper has revealed his preparations for next month’s Australian Open have been adversely impacted by his recent hip injury. The British No 1 took the decision to cancel a week-long training camp with Carlos Alcaraz in Spain in early December due to “a little niggle” in his hip area. Draper was optimistic the injury … Read more