Saudi Arabia beat hosts by 7 wickets to top table at Malaysia Quadrangular
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia will face Malaysia in the final of the Malaysia Quadrangular in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, May 2, after beating the hosts by seven wickets.
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Delhi Capitals Breaks Silence As Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh Slap Row Stuns Internet
Delhi Capitals finally broke their silence over the Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh slap controversy that stunned the internet on Wednesday. Following the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Kuldeep was having a conversation with Rinku and few other cricketers at the ground. In a video going viral on social media, Kuldeep was seen slapping (most likely in a friendly manner) Rinku twice but the shocked expression on the KKR star's face led to outrage. However, DC posted a video of both of them posing for a picture together just after the incident along with the caption - "Only Pyaar".
Azhar Mahmood, Ex Pak Star Who Later Became British Citizen, Keen To Coach Pakistan Team
Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood on Wednesday expressed his interest in becoming the next head coach of the national team, saying he will soon apply for the high-pressure post. The PCB was forced to begin a fresh search to find a new head coach and Director of the National Cricket Academy after foreign coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie resigned last year, less then eight months into their two-year contracts.
'What MS Dhoni Did For Jharkhand, Vaibhav Suryavanshi...": Ex-Captain Makes Sensational Claim
It was a special night for Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Monday as the Rajasthan Royals youngster became the youngest Indian to slam an IPL century. Vaibhav looked in sensational form as he dominated Gujarat Titans bowlers and thrilled everyone with his batting display. Vaibhav's knock left everyone stunned and earned him a lot of praise from both fans as well as experts. Ashutosh Aman, who captained Vaibhav for Bihar, recalled the youngster's Ranji Trophy debut and the massive comment he made back in the day.
England Cricket Team Eyes Tim Southee As Pace Consultant For Home Summer
England are reportedly considering former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as their fast-bowling consultant ahead of a home summer season that includes a marquee five-Test series against India. The 36-year-old is one of the contenders to replace veteran pacer James Anderson, who took up the role after retiring from Test cricket last year but is unavailable this summer due to playing commitments with county side Lancashire. Southee had called time on his red-ball career in December, finishing with 391 Test wickets, second only to Sir Richard Hadlee on 431.
On Shikhar Dhawan's Kargil Reminder, Bizarre 'Fantastic Tea' Reply From Shahid Afridi
Amid a tense standoff between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, a war of words has erupted on social media between retired cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Shahid Afridi. The former Pakistan captain's controversial comments over the Pahalgam attack prompted a sharp reply from Dhawan. As the former India opener reminded Shahid Afridi of the past India-Pakistan confrontations, including the Kargil war, the ex-cricketer from across the border gave a bizarre response. Even former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria doubled down on Afridi, calling him a 'hypocrite'.
"Last Moment Decisions Mess Up Game": Delhi Capitals Star Vipraj Nigam Doesn't Mince Words
Undeterred by a third home defeat, spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam said Delhi Capitals are determined to bounce back, not just to reach the playoffs but to secure a top-two finish in the IPL standings. DC suffered a 14-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders after falling short in their chase of 205, and Nigam admitted a few shot selection errors cost them the match on Tuesday. "There are some decisions that we take at the last moment, because of which the game gets messed up sometimes here and there. But we are still in the top four, and we have five more games left, in which we will try to come back and finish in the top two," Nigam told reporters.
Rohit Sharma Turns 38: A Look At His Journey Of Patience, Persistence And Perseverance
India's 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma, a modern-day white-ball legend, turned 38 on Wednesday. Since making his debut for the Indian team in Belfast on June 23, 2007, he has toppled several records across formats, establishing his legacy and serving as a beacon of inspiration for the next generation. Relaxed and easy on the eye, that's how Rohit has owned all the shots from the cricket book and made some of his own by adding his twist to them. Rohit laboured enough and exuded patience and persistence to become a colossus in the white-ball format.