This was South Africa’s 10th win in 11 Tests under Temba Bavuma’s leadership (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spinner Simon Harmer delivered a superb all-round bowling performance, taking eight wickets in the match to guide South Africa to a gripping 30-run victory over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday. India, missing…
Matheesha Pathirana (left) and Andre Russell Ahmedabad: MS Dhoni is known for his simple and straightforward responses, especially when it comes to his players, deflecting pressure and comparisons astutely. However, fans were left stunned after a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), when the former…
Pakistan’s ODI’s team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistan secured a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series victory against Sri Lanka, winning the final match on November 16 by six wickets. The triumph was particularly special as it coincided with Pakistan A’s win over India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 tournament.Later, in…
South Africa’s Simon Harmer, center, celebrates the dismissal of India’s Rishabh Pant. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has delivered a brutally honest assessment of India’s shocking batting collapse at Eden Gardens, insisting that the current generation of Indian batters is no longer the best against spin. India crashed to a 30-run defeat against South…
Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals have turned to a trusted figure to revive their fortunes, announcing that Kumar Sangakkara will return as head coach for IPL 2026, in addition to continuing his role as Director of Cricket. The franchise confirmed the move on Monday, bringing an end to Rahul Dravid’s one-season…
England’s Harry Kane, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal. (AP Photo) England capped a record-breaking World Cup qualifying campaign with a flawless finish as Harry Kane struck twice late in a 2-0 win over Albania in Tirana on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel’s side, already assured of their ticket to the 2026 World…
India A vs Pakistan Shaheens (Screengrab) During an Asia Cup Rising Stars match between India A and Pakistan Shaheens in Doha, a dramatic moment unfolded when Pakistani bowler Saad Masood delivered an intense send-off to Indian batter Naman Dhir after dismissing him on Sunday.The incident occurred when Dhir, attempting to break free from a tight…
Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the final match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Carlos Alcaraz. (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner capped a season of soaring highs and unexpected turbulence in spectacular fashion on Sunday, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 to clinch the ATP Finals title for the second straight year in…
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and teammates celebrate (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) The first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens ended in a dramatic 30-run defeat for India, who were bowled out for 93/9 while chasing a modest target of 124. Shubman Gill was unable to bat due to injury, adding to the hosts’…
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and teammates celebrate (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India suffered a stunning defeat in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, bowled out for just 93 while chasing a modest target of 124. The 30-run loss marked South Africa’s first Test win in India in 15 years and highlighted how tricky…
