The iconic Wimbledon line judges will be permanently replaced by Electronic Line Calling. New Delhi: At Wimbledon 1993, Chris Bailey knocked over the net cord umpire off her chair. That iconic moment in Wimbledon history cannot be repeated because the folks who would place their finger on the net to feel the slightest vibration were…
Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Gautam Gambhir’s serious demeanour on and off the cricket field has often sparked curiosity among fans. Whether it’s a high-stakes match or a big win, Gambhir rarely displays visible emotions or celebratory reactions. So, why does the Team India head coach always appear so intense? That long-standing mystery…
De Villiers stressed that unless Bumrah is nursing a serious injury, he must feature in the remaining matches. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised eyebrows over India’s decision to reportedly restrict Jasprit Bumrah to just three Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England. Calling Test cricket the “ultimate form of the…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a record-breaking ton for the Proteas vs Zimbabwe (Image via ET) Lhuan-dre Pretorius made history on Saturday as he became the youngest South African to score a Test century, reaching the milestone at just 19 years and 93 days, surpassing Graeme Pollock’s long-standing record from 1964. But his stunning debut knock of…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body of cricket (Photo Credit: Reuters) BIRMINGHAM: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to take decisive action against USA Cricket (USAC) as the end of its 12-month governance notice period approaches next month. Sources familiar with the matter say the ICC is considering suspending the…
Smriti Mandhana (AP/PTI Photo) India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has termed her maiden T20I century a “special” moment, admitting the format doesn’t come naturally to her, but vowing to keep working on her power-hitting game.Standing in as captain for the injured Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana led from the front with a sublime 112 in the opening…
India captain Shubman Gill and England captain Ben Stokes after the 1st Rothesay Test Match (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s dramatic collapse on Day 5 of the first Test in Leeds has sparked serious debate around Shubman Gill’s captaincy, with former England cricketers David Lloyd and Alastair Cook offering contrasting views. Despite dominating large…
In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, a local cricketer collapsed and died on the field moments after hitting a six during a match in Firozpur. The batter, identified as Harjeet Singh, suffered a fatal heart attack and passed away despite immediate efforts to revive him.A chilling video of the incident has surfaced online. It shows…
KL Rahul of India scored a ton in the third innings vs England (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called for KL Rahul to demonstrate more consistency in Test cricket, particularly as he steps into a senior role following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant…
India women’s hockey team relegated (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images) The Indian women’s hockey team suffered their eighth consecutive defeat in the FIH Pro League, losing 2-3 to China despite having an early lead. The loss confirmed India’s relegation from the tournament, finishing at the bottom with 10 points from 16 matches.Following their last-place finish,…
