Pakistan's Hasan Ali responded to a fan taunting him about his catching skills after Australia won the third Test in Sydney. A video of Hasan signing autographs for fans was shared on social media after the match. The fan mocked Hasan, saying he will teach him how to catch. Hasan, known for his aggressive on-field demeanor, responded by asking who would teach him how to catch.
South African cricket legend AB De Villiers has praised Australian cricketer David Warner for his resilience and fighting spirit, following his recent Test retirement. De Villiers reminisced about their time together at Delhi Daredevils, highlighting Warner's exceptional skills and ability to overcome challenges. He praised Warner's resilience and determination, stating that despite controversies, he always found a way to come back. Warner is considered one of the best all-round cricketers of all time.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are poised to reunite on the T20I field for India after 14 months, as the national selection committee included both veterans in the squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, commencing on January 11. This development coincides with the Indian team management's efforts to establish a consistent group of players for the approaching T20 World Cup in June. With Hardik Pandya sidelined due to an ankle injury, Rohit Sharma is set to helm the T20I team once more, marking his return to captaincy since the T20 World Cup in 2022.
Elena Rybakina enters the Australian Open with a surging wave of confidence following her impressive victory over world number two Aryna Sabalenka in the Brisbane International final on Sunday. The Kazakhstani player, born in Russia, displayed dominance by claiming the first eight games in a row on her path to a convincing 6-0, 6-3 triumph over the reigning Australian Open champion. This repeat victory mirrored their encounter in the 2023 Melbourne Park final.
Former opener Aakash Chopra shared his belief that Rohit Sharma is poised to lead the Indian side in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, set to unfold from June 1 to June 29, co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. During his commentary on his YouTube channel, Aakash highlighted the likelihood of Rohit assuming the captaincy role due to Hardik Pandya's ongoing fitness challenges, hindering the all-rounder's current participation. Recently, the ICC revealed the complete schedule for the tournament, showcasing India's clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9 in New York.
India's top spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday heavily criticized former England captain Michael Vaughan. Ashwin vehemently countered Vaughan's labeling of Team India as 'underachieving,' highlighting their stature as one of the premier traveling sides in modern cricket. During a recent panel discussion on Fox Sports, Vaughan had opined that considering the resources at their disposal, the Indian cricket team should have achieved more success on the field, particularly in ICC events. The 37-year-old said India have produced excellent results, especially in Test cricket, around the world in the last few years.
Australia confidently secured an emphatic eight-wicket triumph against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, concluding a 3-0 Test series domination over the Green Shirts. This marked Australia's 17th consecutive Test victory over Pakistan, solidifying their series win, previously clinched in Melbourne during the Christmas period. Australia, the winners of the 2021-23 cycle, are now No. 1 on the WTC table with 56.25 percentage points from eight Tests. They have managed to overtake India, who are now ranked second with 54.16 percentage points.
The Ranji Trophy got under way on Thursday but the matches played in northern India had to bear the brunt of the harsh winter. Teams were robbed of a significant number of overs on Day One.
Delivering the best spell of her nascent career — four for 17 in four overs in which she made the ball move around venomously — Titas Sadhu blew away Australia’s top order, and a bit of the tail, to skittle them out for merely 141 in 19.2 overs in the opening women’s T20I on Friday.
Indian pacer Titas Sadhu was a standout performer in the 1st T20I against Australia, dismantling formidable opponents like Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, and Ashleigh Gardner. She was awarded Player of the Match and shared a team tradition where the winner would have to give a party, as she had won three awards. Sadhu's impressive bowling display earned her the award.
India's victory in the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town broke records as the shortest completed Test match in history. Explore the five shortest matches in the 147-year history of Test cricket.
Aiming to prepare for the T20 World Cup later this year, the Indian women’s team will look to quickly brush off it’s ODI 3-0 whitewash at the hands of a rampaging Australia when it meet the same opponents in a three-T20I series starting on Friday.
Australian cricket star David Warner has successfully recovered his missing baggy green cap, which went missing in transit from Melbourne to Sydney after the second Test against Pakistan. Warner expressed his gratitude to those involved in locating the cap and expressed his gratitude for the support he received. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts that led to the return of his cherished cap, which he said would be a "load off my shoulders" going into the last couple of days.