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“Are you coming by February 9?” An official of a BPL franchise asked a Sri Lankan player who is taking part in the ongoing ILT20 in Sharjah while sitting in the lobby of the team hotel on February 6. The Sri Lankan cricketer replied that he can only confirm the dates after seeing where his…
Aiden Markram struck his maiden T20 hundred as Sunrisers Eastern Cape toppled Joburg Super Kings in the high-scoring second semifinal of the inaugural SA20. Captain Markram’s 100 off just 58 deliveries propped the Sunrisers to 213/5, a total too high to scale for the Joburg Super Kings despite a 54-ball 96 in response by Reeza Hendricks. Markram’s side will…
“It’s going to be very sad, and the wrong message would be sent to the world if Olympics going to stay with the decision to put them (Russia and Belarus) under a neutral flag,” Svitolina said in the interview. Ukrainian tennis player and Olympic bronze medalist Elina Svitolina pushed for a total ban on Russian…
Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to pay for the construction costs of stadiums that Greece and Egypt might need to host games, but on the condition that 75 percent of the event is hosted by the Gulf nation. Fresh on the heels of their neighbours Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Saudi Arabia…
Ravindra Jadeja takes five wickets as Australia razed for 177 after electing to bat in Nagpur; Marnus Labuschagne top-scores for tourists with 49; India skipper Rohit Sharma hits unbeaten 56 as hosts close on 77-1; India have not lost a Test series at home since 2012 India shredded Australia for 177 on day one of…
On a day where Australia managed periods of counterattack, it was not enough to keep India’s relentless attack at bay as they were bowled out for just 177 on the opening day of the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Ravindra Jadeja bagging 5/47. India, led by Rohit Sharma’s 56* then further cemented their strong position by the end…
Kevin Pietersen wanted to own a team in the SA20, but he ended up being a commentator instead. He knows why he could not buy a side but has not given up hope. “Yes, I was one of the bidders,” the South Africa-born former England captain concedes. “I wanted to buy one of the teams…
The left-arm wrist-spinner was associated with the Australian team for nearly three years from 2017 in various tours as a net bowler to help their batters get better against spin bowling. The most prized possession in K K Jiyas’ showcase at his Kerala home is the Australian men’s ODI cap bearing No. 197 – that…
India vs Australia: Couple of curators explain the scientific way of preparing a rank turner. Also, former Chennai curator details why Shane Warne didn’t get spiteful turn in the 1998 Chepauk Test Things dramatically spiked up on Tuesday evening at the Jamtha stadium as the ground staff descended on the pitch for some special fine-tuning…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record stood for 38 years. At 38, LeBron James, in Lakers colours, took the record many believed would never leave Abdul-Jabbar’s possession. James did so without a signature shot – that one trusted move that the greatest bank on. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his skyhook. Michael Jordan had his iconic fadeaway jump shot….