New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi believes that the chances of India and Pakistan playing a bilateral series will not be possible anytime in the future because of the political influence on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and opined that there would have been ‘some traction’ if the board hadn’t ‘pulled levers and made it political’. Speaking to former England captain Michael Vaughan, Modi dismissed the idea that even a neutral venue could revive cricketing ties…
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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has highlighted the transformative impact of former head coach Gary Kirsten on Indian cricket, recalling how his man-management and belief in players played a defining role in the team’s success between 2008 and 2011. Speaking to former England captain Michael Vaughan on India’s white-ball growth during Kirsten’s tenure from 2008-2011, Yuvraj reflected on the South African’s arrival at a crucial phase, when India were build…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges. Since its inception in January 1999, the CHAMPS Foundation, which stands for (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportspersons), has played a vital role in providing dignity, care, and assistance to sportspersons who h…
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) India legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Sanju Samson’s composure and match-defining influence after the wicketkeeper-batter powered India into the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a stunning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday.“Semi-final spot on the line, and the boys handled it beautifully! Handling the final overs well in both innings gave us the edge. Sanju Samson’s calm presence at the crease was wonderful to watch. That kin…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Pakistan cricket authorities are preparing to formally raise concerns with their counterparts in England amid reports that their players may be overlooked by Indian-owned franchises in this year’s edition of The Hundred, a report said on Sunday.Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are expected to write to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), urging them to ensure Pakistani players are treated fairly in the player auction scheduled for March 11 and 12, the Tele…
Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) England white ball captain Harry Brook broke his silence on reports claiming that Pakistan players are set to be ignored by Indian owned franchises in the Hundred auction, which will be held on March 12.Speaking ahead of England’s first T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium, Brook came out in support of the Pakistan players and felt that it would be shameful if they were not picked for the tournament. Th…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has requested the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to step in after reports emerged that the Indian Premier League-owned franchises may exclude Pakistan players from the upcoming auction for the next edition of The Hundred.The debate over the increasing role of franchise ownership structures in cricket globally has been reignited by the current controversy. As a result, this has raised many questions on whether the players’ sel…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The cricketing world witnessed a moment for the ages on Friday as 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a historic performance in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England, scripting history with the highest individual score ever recorded in a tournament final. Suryavanshi’s breathtaking 175 runs knock of just 80 balls sparked widespread admiration from current and former cricketers across the globe, with many haili…
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) An umpiring error has come to light following Harry Brook’s dismissal in England’s second innings, which reportedly stemmed from an illegal delivery by Australian all-rounder Beau Webster that went unnoticed. On Day 4 of the Sydney Test, with England at 219/3, Webster trapped Brook lbw for 42, a wicket that handed the tourists a slender 36-run lead. However, replays later showed Webster had overstepped, with his back foot clearly outside the return crease. Third umpire K…
Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has hailed Jacob Bethell’s gritty century in the final Test of the ongoing Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, calling the 22-year-old a new star of English cricket. Bethell scored his maiden Test century off 162 balls. At 22 years and 78 days of age, he became the second youngest batter to score an Ashes hundred in the 21st century, behind only former England captain Alastair Cook, who achieved the feat in 2006 at the age of 2…