India captain Rohit Sharma continues to court criticism over his baffling strategy and selection calls in the Melbourne Test. Since announcing the return of Washington Sundar to India’s playing XI for the Boxing Day Test — which came at the cost of Shubman Gill — Rohit has had his decision-making questioned time and again. Be […]
All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin bowed out of international cricket as an absolute legend. Ashwin called time on his career after the third Test between India and Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane. Being the highest wicket-taker among active bowlers with 537 scalps, many expected Ashwin, 38, to continue for some more time. However, his decision
Manchester United’s miserable season suffered another Boxing Day blow as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent-off in a 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves. Fernandes saw red for the third time this season early in the second half for a second bookable offence. Wolves took full advantage to make it two wins in two games under new
The International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft might have announced his verdict on the Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident on Day 1 of the 4th Test in Melbourne but Australian media isn’t. Kohli and Konsts had a heated clash in the middle, with the India star seemingly deliberately pushing the Aussie opener with his
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Friday said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the physical altercation between India superstar Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test when
Curtis Jones fired Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the title favourites survived a scare in their 3-1 win against struggling Leicester on Thursday. Arne Slot’s side were shocked by Jordan Ayew’s early strike at Anfield, but the leaders recovered their composure to equalise just before the interval through
The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi. Singh, a two-time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday after losing consciousness at
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas “is not harsh enough”. Konstas’ much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Updates: The Indian cricket team will aim to bundle out Australia as early as possible on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah‘s three wickets on the opening day helped India make a comeback in the game, but
India’s sports fraternity on Thursday joined the nation in mourning the demise of two-time former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying homage to his “calm leadership and wisdom” in stirring condolence messages. Singh, 92, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after losing consciousness at his home owing to age-related ailments.