Star Indian athlete Hardik Pandya has become the youngest cricketer in the world to reach 25 million Instagram followers. Over the years, Hardik has emerged as one of the most exciting talent in Indian sports and his social media numbers re-iterates the love that fans across the world have for him. Interestingly, Hardik has more
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Half-centuries from Kiran Navgire and Grace Harris helped UP Warriorz clinch a hard fought last-over three-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign opener at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. In chase of 170 runs, UP Warriorz was off to a nightmarish start as Australia’s all-rounder ran through
Mubasir Khan in action during PSL 2023© Twitter The Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United holds significance for both sides. While Islamabad United are third with 8 points and looking to surpass the top sides, Quetta are looking to salvage their campaign with just 2 points in the competition. Batting
Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers is regarded as one of the finest players in the world. Apart from numerous records in international cricket, de Villiers has create a separate fan base in the Indian Premier League. Popularly known as Mr 360, the Proteas batter took his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore to new heights,
In a mismatch of epic proportions, Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to stamp their authority with an all-round show as the Women’s Premier League got underway in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. After posting a mammoth 207/5, powered by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s sensational 30-ball 65 laced with 14 boundaries, Mumbai Indians’ bowlers led
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur powered Mumbai Indians to an imposing 207/5 with a stunning half-century against Gujarat Giants as the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) got underway in front of a packed house on Saturday. The opener was preceded by a glittering opening ceremony at the DY Patil Stadium. Kaur lit up the contest with a compelling
Few players have caught the imagination of the cricketing world like Virat Kohli. Dinesh Karthik has seen Kohli up close while sharing the dressing room with him for Team India and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. While speaking on RCB Podcast Season 2, the third of 10 episodes, Karthik believes Kohli’s ability to stay grounded despite
Dinesh Karthik behind the mic is something that World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni “really enjoys”, the Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter said, terming it “my biggest accolade”. Currently commentating on the India-Australia Test series, the 37-year-old Karthik will be next seen in action in the upcoming IPL. He said a word of praise
Hasan Ali pulled off a brilliant effort to dismiss Irfan Khan in PSL© Twitter Hasan Ali impressed everyone with his fielding skills as the Pakistan cricketer pulled off an absolute stunner to dismiss Irfan Khan during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) encounter between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings on Friday. Irfan looked in brilliant form
2nd ODI Live: Jason Roy scored 132 off 124 balls against Bangladesh.© AFP BAN vs ENG, 2nd ODI Live Updates: Jason Roy scored 132 off 124 balls as England posted 326 for 7 against Bangladesh in the second ODI of the three-match series, at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. Jos Buttler (76 off 64), Moeen
The Royal Challengers Bangalore women’s team is set to go big on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unearth talent from far corners of the country, their director of cricket Mike Hesson said on Thursday. While the team management will not discard the time-tested method of sending scouts to unearth promising talent, RCB will also deploy AI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unveiled their jersey for the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Thursday. RCB shared a tweet on their official handle to unveil the jersey. The side led by India opener Smriti Mandhana will start their campaign on March 5 against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium. Australia all-rounder
The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to get underway on Saturday, March 4 with Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Former India women’s team captain, Mithali Raj, who announced her retirement from all formats of the
Dubai: Ravichandran Ashwin should be “right up there” among India’s all-time greats and his spin twin Ravindra Jadeja also isn’tfar behind, feels former India head coach Ravi Shastri. Ashwin and Jadeja has emerged as one of the deadliest duo in world cricket as they have picked a staggering 462 wickets between them in the 45
The West Indies collapsed, then hit back dramatically before the close on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje took four wickets inside four overs as the West Indies collapsed to 212 all out, giving South Africa a first innings lead
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday jumped to the top of the latest ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings, replacing England pacer James Anderson. Ashwin claimed the top spot after taking six wickets in India’s emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi. Anderson dropped to second place after England’s stunning loss
Aiden Markram hit a century on his return to Test cricket but the West Indies mounted a strong fightback on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. Markram made 115 in a South Africa total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian
File image of an India-Pakistan cricket match© AFP The 2023 Asia Cup has so far created buzz for all the wrong reasons. The issues started when BCCI secretary Jay Shah, also the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), said that India would not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. Pakistan were the designated