Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) Expressing concern over Imran Khan’s reported health issues, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said he hopes the former Pakistan skipper, who led his country as captain of the Pakistan national cricket team and later as Prime Minister, gets proper medical care and the respect he deserves.Reports of Imran Khan’s health have been significant, with some including reports of him losing a portion of his vision. His treatment has also been under horrible conditions, and he has…
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Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) Despite a spirited fight, Canada fell short against a rampaging New Zealand, but captain Dilpreet Bajwa was proud of his team’s historic effort, particularly the standout performance from 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra. Canada posted a competitive 173/4, powered by a 100-run opening partnership between Bajwa and Samra, before New Zealand chased it down with authority.“We were a bit confident. Of course, we have one bowler short, Kaleem Sana, but we were a bit confident that …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Kritika Kamra and her beau Gaurav Kapur are wrapping up their professional commitments to immerse themselves in their wedding celebrations in March fully. A source close to the couple shares, “Both Kritika and Gaurav are extremely dedicated to their work, so it was important for them to responsibly close all prior commitments before shifting their focus entirely to their wedding. They don’t want to rush through this special time.”Kritika, who recently began sh…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted that narrow losses such as the recent double Super Over defeat to South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup never go out of the mind and recalled the heartbreak suffered in the 2023 ODI World Cup when Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201 took Australia to victory in Mumbai.“To be honest, it’s pretty hard. It’s very, very hard to lose that game where we had it in our hand a couple of times and then it just slips off your hand and it di…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Ahead of India’s crucial World Cup campaign, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel provided insightful analysis on the team’s recent batting collapse against the USA and the challenges they face against emerging bowling attacks. He broke down India’s approach, individual performances, and tactical nuances they need to focus on going forward. Reflecting on India’s top-order struggle in the match versus the USA, Parthiv emphasised the importance of maintaining I…
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Jacob Duffy is embracing his first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the age of 31, following a breakthrough 2025 season that saw him etch his name into New Zealand cricket history. The South Island paceman took 81 wickets for the Black Caps last year, breaking a New Zealand record held by Sir Richard Hadlee for four decades. He has continued his strong form at the T20 World Cup 2026, claiming key wickets in wins over Afghanistan and the UAE.Duffy’s journey to international…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan reflected on the high-octane contest between South Africa and Afghanistan in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, a match that required two Super Overs to decide the outcome and called it “one of the best games in World Cup history. South Africa and Afghanistan produced a stunning thriller, with the match tied at 187 in regulation and again in the first Super Over, forcing an unprecedented second Super Over. The Proteas finally prevailed by four ru…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan started his day earlier than usual, sharing that prior work commitments and scheduled meetings set the tone for an early morning. The cine icon noted that while it may be early for his blog, responsibilities demanded the change in routine.“It is rather early for the Blog .. but some meetings have been set for an early morning hence this timing,” he wrote in the blog.Reflecting on his professional journey, the thespian expressed that his efforts…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed how a late-night message from T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav turned his quiet break after the Ranji Trophy into an unexpected World Cup call-up, culminating in a match-winning performance against the USA on Saturday night. Siraj had just finished leading Hyderabad in back-to-back Ranji Trophy league games. He was planning a short break since his team failed to qualify for the knockouts. The fast bowler had arranged a trip to Madrid to watch…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has lauded India’s Under-19 cricket team for clinching the World Cup, calling the victory a moment of immense pride for the nation. Amitabh took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he reacted to the young team’s title-winning performance. The icon also celebrated India’s dominance across formats, pointing out that the country has emerged as world champions in men’s, women’s and blind cricket as well.He wrote: “U19 Cricket INDIA .. WORLD…