NEW DELHI: Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for showing conviction and belief during India’s hard-fought Test series in England, and questioned his critics, asking if they would now “stand up and greet him” after the 2-2 draw. India, touring without recently retired legends Virat Kohli and Rohit…
NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s batting reached a new level during India’s hard-fought 2-2 series draw in England. The elegant right-hander from Punjab not only delivered with the bat but also impressed with his tactical acumen, guiding a young team in transition—without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from Tests…
Asaduddin Owaisi and Mohammed Siraj NEW DELHI: India secured a thrilling six-run win over England in the final Test at The Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. The standout performer was Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Siraj, whose brilliant five-wicket haul in the second innings proved decisive in turning the match in India’s favour.Siraj’s heroics drew…
Mohammed Siraj (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that India pacer Mohammed Siraj’s fearless attitude and unrelenting spirit under pressure make him stand out and pose a serious challenge for any batter.Siraj was the highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded Test series in England, claiming 23 wickets. His performance was instrumental…
India’s Mohammed Siraj, right, and Dhruv Jurel celebrate their win against England on day five of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Modern sports science has a plethora of devices to track an athlete’s sleep, diet, workload, muscle mass,…
India captain Shubman Gill has been nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award for July alongside South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder and England skipper Ben Stokes. Gill’s nomination comes after his exceptional performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, where he led India to a 2-2 draw and broke several batting records.Gill amassed 754 runs…
Mohammed Siraj (BCCI Photo) Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has achieved a career-best 15th position in the ICC Test rankings after his match-winning performance in the fifth Test against England at The Oval, where India secured a historic six-run victory to level the series 2-2. Siraj’s Player of the Match effort of nine wickets for…
London: India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after being named the ‘player of the match’ following India’s victory in the fifth Test match against England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London, England. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_04_2025_000381B) Virat Kohli‘s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Siraj following…
Sachin Tendulkar opens up on handshake drama in Manchester. NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England will be remembered not only for the cricketing drama across five hard-fought Tests, but also for the off-field debates it sparked — none more polarising than the fourth Test handshake controversy in Manchester.The moment…
File Pic: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, center, with teammates. (AP/PTI Photo) Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a 22-member preliminary squad for the upcoming tri-nation T20I series featuring Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, followed by the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup, marking a critical period in their white-ball cricket preparations.The squad features a strong mix of experienced…
