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Why Wasim Akram carried around a brick in his kit bag during county stint
August 26, 2025 13:17 IST
Akram said that during the first month of that stint, he used to carry a bag that felt increasingly heavy. One day, when he checked, he found a big brick in it.
Pakistan, South Africa announce squads for Women’s ODI World Cup
August 25, 2025 21:25 IST
The same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from September 16 to 22.
‘I knew at that very moment that he would be a big player..’: Sachin Tendulkar on his first memory of England great Joe RootSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 21:11 IST
England batsman Joe Root is now 2,378 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar’s world record tally of 15,921 runs.
‘Aadhaar bhi bheju kya?’: Sachin Tendulkar silences cheeky fan during Reddit AMA session
August 26, 2025 10:21 IST
In a rare and candid Reddit AMA session, Sachin Tendulkar fielded questions with his trademark wit. When a fan cheekily asked if it was the real Sachin responding to queries, the cricket legend retorted with a photo and a snarky: "Aadhaar bhi bheju kya?" comeback.
Former captain Dane van Niekerk comes out of retirement for South Africa ahead of ODI World Cup; included in 20-member squad
August 25, 2025 20:39 IST
Van Niekerk has been included in South Africa's 20-member squad, which will participate in a home camp to prepare for the Women’s ODI World Cup next month.
Sachin Tendulkar reveals which rule he would change in cricket: ‘Players have chosen to go upstairs because…’
August 26, 2025 13:17 IST
India legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday interacted with fans on social media site Reddit where he answered a plethora of queries from a lot of people.
‘It has been decided that it would be Shubman Gill’: Aakash Chopra on who will be next Indian ODI captainSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 19:19 IST
Shubman Gill, who was appointed India's Test captain prior to Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, was appointed Indian T2-I ice captain last week
List of highest wickets-takers in T20s after Shakib Al Hasan joins 500 wickets club
August 25, 2025 18:17 IST
Shakib now has 502 wickets in 457 matches, averaging 21.43, while his career economy lies at 6.78. He also has five five-wicket hauls and his best bowling figure is 6/6.
ICA announces Rs 1 lakh benefit for spouses of deceased cricketers
August 25, 2025 17:21 IST
The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has approved a Rs 1 lakh one-time benefit for the spouses of its deceased members, marking a significant step to support the families of former cricketers in need.
Test cricket is challenging and draining, game demands longevity: Rohit Sharma
August 25, 2025 17:16 IST
The 38-year-old, who averaged a decent 40.58 for his 4301 runs in 67 Tests, retired from the five-day game in May a year after calling it quits from T20 Internationals, having led India to the World Cup title in the format.
Duleep Trophy 2025 Full Schedule, Live Streaming: Squads, fixtures, dates, venue and all you need to know
August 25, 2025 17:00 IST
Duleep Trophy 2025 Full Schedule, Squads, Match Dates, Venues Live Streaming: Here is a look at the full match schedule, squads and more details from the Duleep Trophy, set to kickstart from Thursday.
‘Workload was so much that he didn’t need practice’: How MS Dhoni stopped wicket-keeping drills, former India fielding coach explains
August 25, 2025 13:17 IST
The high-pressure workload was so intense that Dhoni decided to skip wicket-keeping drills altogether from his schedule, revealed former India fielding coach R Sridhar.
T20 Century to List A Dominance: Cheteshwar Pujara’s top five unknown and rare records
August 25, 2025 13:17 IST
Cheteshwar Pujara records: From Tests to First Class, List A and T20 formats, Saurashtra stalwart Pujara had left an indelible mark in every format before hanging up his boots on Sunday after 20 years in professional cricket.
‘Not easy to give up..’: Sanju Samson reacts after 42-ball hundred in thrilling last-ball win in KCL 2025 ahead of Asia Cup
August 25, 2025 10:45 IST
Picking up the Player of the Match award for his 121 off 51 deliveries, Sanju Samson also admitted that he was taken aback by the level of emerging talent from the state during the ongoing Kerala Cricket League.
Cheteshwar Pujara interview: ‘In tough times you need that spiritual power … I get strength.’Subscriber Only
August 26, 2025 21:47 IST
Pujara speaks to The Indian Express about the art of batting time, copping blows on the body and the routine he developed for keeping his eye on the ball.
When Cheteshwar Pujara became the only Indian to face more than 500 balls in a Test innings and ground Australia to dust
August 24, 2025 23:15 IST
As Cheteshwar Pujara calls time on his prolific career, a look back at when he turned things around for India in the Test and in an incredibly competitive, and a particularly fraught, series at home against Australia.
Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Jaydev Unadkat writes emotional post for Saurashtra teammate – ‘A journey that is nothing short of a fairy-tale’Subscriber Only
August 24, 2025 22:44 IST
Jaydev Unadkar said that he is 'super proud although a bit emotional' as his colleague and friend called time on a stellar career.
Dream11 pulls out, BCCI left without team sponsor before Asia CupSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 08:24 IST
Dream 11 informed BCCI CEO Hemang Amin that they won't be able to continue the sponsorship after the Parliament recently passed a law that banned real money-based online games
Ravi Shastri reveals why Cheteshwar Pujara was ‘real warrior’ of Indian Cricket Team
August 24, 2025 21:53 IST
Pujara’s traits as a ‘real warrior’ — as Shastri called him — were best demonstrated when Pujara scored 56 off 211 balls during India’s historic win at the Gabba in 2021.
Aishwary wins gold in 50m 3P rifle at Asian Shooting Championships, Adriyan creates junior RecordSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 21:42 IST
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar dominated the men's 50m rifle 3 positions competition to win the gold medal on Sunday.
No regrets, have been fortunate to have played for long time: Cheteshwar Pujara
August 24, 2025 20:44 IST
He made his Test debut in 2010 but it was after Rahul Dravid's retirement in 2012 that he made No.3 spot his own for the next decade.
Lalit Modi’s predicts why cricket in USA will never work: ‘Does anyone watch basketball league in UK or Africa or India?’
August 25, 2025 14:14 IST
The 61-year-old explained that even if there are a lot of Indians residing in America, they'll only shell out the big bucks to watch big name stars play.
Shashi Tharoor says Cheteshwar Pujara deserved dignified farewell worthy of his outstanding Test career for India
August 24, 2025 20:20 IST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor who said that the 37-year-old Pujara deserved a more dignified farewell than what he was afforded.
Why Cheteshwar Pujara was called ‘Steve’ by seamer Jack Brooks (who later apologised for the nickname)
August 24, 2025 18:56 IST
On Sunday, Pujara hung up his boots from all forms of Indian cricket after having played his last match for the country in 2023.
Rohit Sharma’s funny Pujara story from U-14 days: ‘Mummy kya karu, woh ladka 3 din batting karta hai’
August 25, 2025 08:16 IST
Rohit Sharma also revealed that once during a India A tour of West Indies, Pujara had been mugged when he went out of the hotel at night ignoring the advice of the other players like Sharma.
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