Losing his One-day International spot to young spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin has resigned himself to the fate by saying his comeback will solely depend on how others perceive his game of cricket. Meanwhile, off-spinner Ashwin along with Ravindra Jadeja lost their places since the 2017 Champions Trophy loss, last year. Since then, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have made […]
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I always feel so welcome in India: Brett Lee
New Delhi, June 28: Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, who is a popular face on Indian television, wants One-day international (ODI) cricket to return to the days when totals in the range of 250-280 were considered competitive. And for that to happen in today’s “batsmen friendly” game, pitches that give bowlers something to work with have […]
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Sony announces panel members for India’s England tour
Mumbai, June 27: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), the official broadcaster of India’s cricket tour of England that begins from July 3, on Wednesday announced its panel line-up and programming initiatives for the series. The series, spanning a little over two months, comprises three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Test matches which […]
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Revamped Australia Eager to Make a Mark in Their Last Chance Against England
Australia will be desperate to get off the mark in a dismal tour as they square off against England in a One-off Twenty20 International on June 27 (Wednesday) at Edgbaston. Meanwhile, England routed the visitors 5-0 in the One-day International series and will look to hone their killer instinct. However, Alex Carey warned in the build-up to […]
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Sathish becomes first Indian weightlifter to turn brand ambassador
Chennai, June 27: Commonwealth gold medal-winning weightlifter Sathish Kumar Sivalingam has set a new national record but off the sporting platform by becoming a brand ambassador for i steel TMT bars. Sivalingam is the first Indian weightlifter to become brand ambassador for a product/service. But experts say that there are several challenges for weightlifters to continue […]
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Ireland vs India 2018, 1st T20I – India’s Predicted XI
India will start their preparation for the England tour when they square off against Ireland in the first of the two-match Twenty20 International series on June 27 (Wednesday) in Dublin. Meanwhile, India has picked a full-strength squad and will be keen to adjust to the challenging conditions ahead of the all-important England series. They have struggled to […]
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Malik plans to quit ODIs post 2019 World Cup
Lahore, June 26: Ahead of Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe later this month, former skipper Shoaib Malik has reportedly revealed his plans of retiring from 50-over cricket after the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales. Malik, who made his Pakistan debut in 1999 in an One-day International (ODI) against the West Indies at Sharjah, however […]
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Trevor Bayliss Tips Paul Farbrace to Become Next England Coach
It is not for the first time that English coach Trevor Bayliss has tipped his assistant Paul Farbrace – to take over the English coaching duties after the former steps down from the top-brass post, next summer. Bayliss’ stint with England will finish in 2019. It includes the Ashes and the 50 Over World Cup […]
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Chess: Chennai’s Praggnanandhaa comes second in Gredine Open
Chennai, June 25: Chennai boy and world’s second youngest chess Grand Master (GM) — R.Praggnanandhaa on Sunday won the final round against Dutch GM Roeland Pruijssers and finished second in the 4th Gredine Open held in Italy. Scoring 7.5 points out of 9 points Praggnanandhaa (ELO rating 2,529) tied for the first position with Croatian GM […]
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Paul Farbrace Set to Take Over From Trevor Bayliss For Australia-India T20Is
Paul Farbrace, England’s assistant coach, will take charge of the team during the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Australia and India respectively. Chief coach Trevor Bayliss will take a break from coaching duties to spend time watching the England Lions in the ongoing 50-over Tri-series featuring India A and Windies A. The Australian will also see some […]