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"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the talk of the town during the second Test against England in Vizag. Bumrah bagged 9 wickets in the match, playing the pivotal role in the hosts' triumph. While All of Bumrah's 9 wickets were special the one that made big headlines was the yorker he had bowled to Ollie Pope in the first innings of the match. The video of the delivery went viral on social media, drawing reactions from all across the globe.

Rohit and Jadeja steady India after top order wobble

RAJKOT, India :India captain Rohit Sharma combined with Ravindra Jadeja in a 152-run stand for the unbroken fourth wicket on Thursday to help the hosts weather a top-order wobble and reach 185 for three at tea on the opening day of the third test.

"Nakhre Nahi Chalenge": Amid Ishan Kishan Row, Jay Shah's Warning To Indian Players

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah made it clear on Wednesday that all centrally contracted cricketers will have to mandatorily play red-ball cricket in the domestic circuit and the management will not tolerate any kind of excuses in the matter. While interacting with the reporters at the sidelines of the renaming ceremony of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Shah pointed out that all players will have to represent their state teams if called upon by coach or captain. The statement came amidst the controversy surrounding Ishan Kishan and reports that suggest that BCCI has asked him to play for Jharkhand in Ranji Trophy.

"Don't Understand The Reason": India Great Fumes Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence From England Tests

Former India player Karsan Ghavri on Wednesday slammed the decision to ignore veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the Test series against England especially with the depleted batting line-up in the absence of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. A veteran of 103 Tests, the 36-year-old Pujara has been sidelined since the series in the West Indies, with the Indian selectors preferring to look ahead.

"It's His Right": Jay Shah's No-Nonsense Take On Virat Kohli Missing England Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah backed India batting talisman Virat Kohli's decision to miss India's ongoing Test series against England, saying he has the right to ask for personal leave. Speaking to reporters in Rajkot on Wednesday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium ahead of India's third Test against England, Shah said that the former India skipper is not someone who would ask for leave for no reason. He added that everyone should trust Kohli and back him. "If a person, for the first time in a 15-year career, asks for personal leave, it's his right. Virat is not a player who will ask for leave for no reason. We need to trust our player and back him," Shah was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

"Too Early": Virender Sehwag On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Comparison With Batting Greats

Names as big as Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar popped up amid Yashasvi Jaiswal's terrific run of form but Virender Sehwag feels it's too early to compare the young India opener with the icons of the game. The 22-year-old Jaiswal has been scoring heavily in recent times, including a magnificent double hundred against England, forcing few former players and fans to compare him with the legends, including Sehwag.

Khelo India Winter Games 2024: Talent, Hope Aplenty But What's Next For Ice Skaters?

India's top skaters believe the start of the Khelo India Winter Games in Ladakh could be a gamechanger for ice-sports although a lot remains to be done. Shruti Kotwal, India's first professional long track skater based in the United States, and Akash Aradhya, a veteran in short-track sprinting, feel the recently concluded KIWG at Leh held out significant promises for skaters with long-term aspiration. In ice-skating, Kotwal and Aradhya, have been there, done that and are seeing the transformation of winter sports in India.

Rohit Sharma Hit On His Helmet By Fiery Bouncer From Mark Wood. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was rocked by a fiery bouncer from England fast bowler Mark Wood on Day 1 of the third Test match in Rajkot on Thursday. During the 10th over of the Indian innings, Wood came up with a vicious delivery that rammed into the grill of Rohit's helmet and ricochetted behind the stumps. Rohit was taken by surprise with the bounce that the ball was able to get off the pitch and Wood was quick to check up on the batter as he asked if Rohit is all right. India were off to a rocky start to their innings after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar cheaply in the first session.

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"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Rohit and Jadeja steady India after top order wobble

"Nakhre Nahi Chalenge": Amid Ishan Kishan Row, Jay Shah's Warning To Indian Players

"Don't Understand The Reason": India Great Fumes Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence From England Tests

"It's His Right": Jay Shah's No-Nonsense Take On Virat Kohli Missing England Tests

"Too Early": Virender Sehwag On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Comparison With Batting Greats

Khelo India Winter Games 2024: Talent, Hope Aplenty But What's Next For Ice Skaters?

Rohit Sharma Hit On His Helmet By Fiery Bouncer From Mark Wood. This Happens Next