New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia said that the months she spent away from cricket with a serious knee injury reshaped her mindset, teaching her patience, resilience and an unwavering belief in the process.Speaking at a press conference facilitated by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday, days after scripting history with a maiden Test century at Lord’s following her return from an ACL injury, the left-hander reflected on the emotional lows of missing…
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London, July 12 (IANS) England’s ODI World Cup winning captain Heather Knight has said she is ‘happy and content’ with her decision to retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing Lord’s Test against India, adding that it feels like the ‘perfect timing’ to step away.At the end of day two’s play, Heather had announced that she would join opener Tammy Beaumont in retiring from international cricket at the end of the ongoing first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s. Heather …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India spinner Radha Yadav has spoken about her return to the national T20I setup after an 11-month gap, revealing how work done during the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the support of the team management, and continuous learning from teammates and opponents have prepared her for the latest chapter of her international career. Ahead of India’s ongoing campaign, the left-arm spinner also explained how the WPL has transformed the pathway to international cricket and praise…
Canberra, June 26 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has highlighted that stronger ties with India are a key part of the country’s long-term economic and strategic future, a report stated. Addressing the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) State of the Nation Conference in Canberra, Albanese said that deepening Australia’s investment in South East Asia and elevating its ties with India were key priorities for Australia’s engagement with the region.The Prime Mini…
Christchurch, June 3 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket has announced its international home season which will see India’s blockbuster three-format tour from October 22 until December 1.Team India will take on the New Zealand in five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests, played across the five major centres, with the 12 matches the most internationals scheduled for an in-bound tour in NZC history, NZC said in a realese.The tour will also mark the first time since 2019 that India will play Test cricket in New…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of a career filled with speed, passion, and memorable moments for Bangladesh.The 36-year-old fast bowler shared his decision in an emotional message on Facebook, reflecting on his journey with the national team.“Playing for the national team has always meant a lot to me. But there comes a time when one has to step away from international cricket. With that in mind,…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, who’s one of only four players to feature in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-season journey feels like it has gone by in a flash. Pandey will be turning out for three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, when they open their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. In 174 IPL games, Pandey has made 3,942 runs a…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for as long as possible. Several of Cummins’ long-time teammates, including Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, have already stepped away from ODIs, while Mitchell Starc has given up T20Is i…
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will honour excellence throughout Indian cricket at the Naman Awards 2026, taking place on Sunday in the national capital, with the former BCCI chief Roger Binny, ex-captain & coach Rahul Dravid and former women’s captain Mithali Raj to be honoured with the prestigious Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. The Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award honours a career marked by service, integrity, and lasting…
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Travis Head has backed his opening partner Jake Weatherald has endured a tough start to his Test career, to turn things around.Weatherald, who made his Test debut in the Ashes series opener after a stellar run of form at Sheffield Shield, managed just 146 runs from eight innings. The 31-year-old is expected to retain his spot in the final match at the SCG next week.Weatherald Test future’s is facing scrutiny following a glut of low scores, except his half century in t…