Cricket
New Delhi, Aug 20 (UNI) In cricket, receiving praise from the sport’s legends is a rare honour, one that India’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah has recently earned from Australian great Ricky Ponting. Ponting has drawn notable comparisons between Bumrah and two of the greatest fast bowlers in history—Glenn McGrath and James Anderson—highlighting the Indian bowler’s…
Bengaluru, Aug 20 (UNI) Karun Nair’s sensational century led the Mysore Warriors to a resounding 27-run victory (V Jayadevan method) over the Mangaluru Dragons in the second match of the day at the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy, powered by FanCode, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Batting first, Nair’s breathtaking 40-ball century powered…
Bengaluru, (UNI) The Bengaluru Blasters surged to a seven-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a target of 164 with 2.4 overs to spare. The match was highlighted by a standout performance from Bhuvan Raju, whose decisive 59 off 36 balls included a match-winning six to backward square…
Bengaluru, Aug 17 (UNI) Bhuvan Raju’s explosive half-century powered the Bengaluru Blasters to a thrilling victory over the Mysore Warriors, securing their second consecutive win in the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, powered by FanCode. In a match reduced to 18 overs per side, Bengaluru chased down a challenging target of 183. Raju’s 51…
Mumbai, Aug 14 (UNI) India can make a hat-trick of wins. This statement isn’t just a hopeful declaration; it’s a sentiment echoed by cricket greats and fans alike as the Indian cricket team prepares for yet another showdown in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With two consecutive series victories on Australian soil, the team is…
Dhaka, Aug 12 (UNI) In a significant boost for Bangladesh’s Test cricket team, Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain on Monday confirmed that senior all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be available for all Test matches in 2024. This announcement comes just ahead of the crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against Pakistan. “Probably at the…
Bengaluru, Aug 10 (UNI) In the wake of India’s historic triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, head coach Rahul Dravid has described the victory as the culmination of a long and challenging journey marked by dedication, perseverance, and several near-misses. The team’s win on June 29, defeating South Africa in a thrilling…
Thiruvananthapuram, (UNI) The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) unveiled the official logo of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) in a ceremony held here on Friday. The logo was launched by international cricketer and KCL icon, Sanju Samson, in the presence of team franchises participating in the league. The event also showcased the logos of the individual…
Colombo, Aug 7 (UNI) In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Avishka Fernando’s stellar performance with the bat powered Sri Lanka to a historic 110-run victory over India in the third and final ODI at R Premadasa Stadium. This triumphant win marks Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series victory over India since 1997. Winning the…
Colombo, Aug 2 (UNI) The air was thick with tension as the opening ODI reached a spine-chilling climax on Friday. Charith Asalanka, with the weight of a nation’s hopes on his shoulders, stood poised at the crease. In a stunning ninth over, he delivered a masterclass in precision, trapping Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh lbw…
