Shoaib Akhtar and Abhishek Bachchan During the cricket talk show “Game On Hai”, former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar made an amusing blooper that quickly went viral. Discussing Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming Asia Cup final against India, Akhtar remarked: “If Pakistan get Abhishek Bachchan out early on in a hypothetical situation, then what is going…
Super Over drama (Screengrab) In a dramatic Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Sri Lanka that went down to a Super Over on Friday, one moment left fans and even players scratching their heads: Dasun Shanaka being given “not out” despite what seemed like a dismissal. During Sri Lanka’s Super Over after they amassed…
Pathum Nissanka broke two Virat Kohli records with his century against India (Images via Getty Images) Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight in their Super Fours clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. Chasing 203, the islanders gave it their all to keep the contest alive and push…
Usain Bolt in Mumbai (PTI Photo) Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history, has revealed that cricket was his first source of inspiration and the sport that fuelled his dream to excel on the track.Speaking at a “Fireside Chat” at the Jamnabai Narsee Campus on Friday, the Jamaican icon said…
Shoaib Akhtar is banking on India to have a bad day on Sunday, backing a Pakistan win in the Asia Cup final (Images via Getty Images) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has stirred debate ahead of the Asia Cup final, saying he expects India’s slip to come on Sunday when the two sides meet for…
Shubman Gill (Screengrab) The Asia Cup Super Fours fixture between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai saw an early moment of brilliance that left fans and players alike stunned. As India’s Shubman Gill walked to the crease, Sri Lanka’s spinner Maheesh Theekshana produced a spectacular caught-and-bowled dismissal.Theekshana delivered a fullish ball that wasn’t quite in…
Shoaib Akhtar and Abhishek Bachchan Abhishek Bachchan has responded in trademark witty style after Shoaib Akhtar’s on-air blooper sparked laughter across cricket and Bollywood fans alike. During a live episode of the show Game On Hai, the former Pakistani speedster was analysing Pakistan’s chances in the Asia Cup final against India when he mistakenly invoked…
Shardul Thakur of India (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) MUMBAI: In a decision along expected lines, India’s Test allrounder Shardul Thakur was on Friday named Mumbai captain for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.The 33-year-old had captained West Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal earlier this month.Appointing Thakur as the new skipper, the Mumbai selectors, led…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after India announced their squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal offered fans a glimpse of life at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. On Friday, Jaiswal posted an Instagram story featuring himself alongside India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh…
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar rings the ceremonial bell (PTI Photo/R SenthilKumar) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar led the cricketing fraternity in paying tribute to Harold “Dickie” Bird, widely regarded as one of the most loved umpires in the game’s history. Bird passed away peacefully at his home in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Tuesday, aged 92.Tendulkar…
