Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed Smriti Mandhana’s decision to postpone her wedding after her father suffered a sudden health scare has drawn widespread attention, not only because she is one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, but also because it highlights how often players must place personal milestones on hold due to unforeseen circumstances or professional demands….
MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming…
Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over…
Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…
Australia could be on the brink of a tactical revolution in Test cricket, with head coach Andrew McDonald revealing that the team is now open to using different openers depending on pitch conditions, match timing and strategic needs — a concept long associated with limited-overs cricket but rarely seen in the traditional format.Go Beyond The…
Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha entered rare territory on Sunday, moving past Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Yousuf and MS Dhoni to claim the record for most international appearances in a single calendar year. The landmark came during Pakistan’s fourth match of the ongoing T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, which marked Salman’s 54th international match…
In an unexpected turn of events, the joyous wedding festivities for Smriti Mandhana in Sangli were put on hold as her family faced urgent health concerns. Her father, Srinivas Mandhana, showed worrisome symptoms akin to a heart attack, prompting an ICU admission. Meanwhile, her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, battled a viral infection and sought medical care…
With Kane Williamson back in action, New Zealand’s home Test summer against the West Indies just got a serious upgrade. Known for his composure at the crease, Williamson’s return is a game-changer for the Blackcaps. Complementing his comeback are emerging fast bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and Blair Tickner, all of whom have earned their…
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma Recent speculation about cricketer Hardik Pandya‘s engagement emerged after his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her finger.The 24-year-old Mahieka Sharma and Pandya have been dating for several months, leading to rumours of a secret engagement. While Hardik Pandya has remained silent on the matter, Mahieka…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Guwahati: If the Eden Gardens pitch was a snake-pit, this 22-yard strip is a “road”. That’s what Kuldeep Yadav, India’s most successful bowler, during the course of the two-day toil against South Africa in Barsapara, felt at the end of second day’s play here. A tired-looking left-arm…
