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Vinod Kambli 'Stable' After Major Health Scare, Receives Rs 5 Lakh Aid From...

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Thane district, developed a fever on Tuesday, but his condition was stable, doctors treating him said on Tuesday. Kambli (52) is responding to the treatment for urinary tract infections for which he was admitted at Akruti Hospital near Bhiwandi town on Saturday (December 21), Dr Vivek Trivedi told PTI. Trivedi is heading the medical team that is supervising the former cricketer's health. Doctors were planning to do an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) on the former India batter, but since he has developed a fever, a decision on the non-invasive medical procedure will be taken later, he said. The MRI procedure has been necessitated after a series of medical examinations conducted earlier revealed clots in his brain, Trivedi said.

"On The Precipice Of History": Australia Great On Young Debutant Sam Konstas

As the teenage batter Sam Konstas is set to make his debut at MCG in the crucial Boxing Day Test against India, former Australia cricketer believes that the youngster is ex-opener David Warner's natural successor not his clone Sam Konstas will become the 468th Australian men's Test player on Boxing Day. The 19-year-old will also become the youngest to pull on the Baggy Green since an 18-year-old Pat Cummins made his debut in 2011. Konstas has been added at the expense of opener Nathan McSweeney, whose spot in Australia's was being heavily debated by selectors following two single- digit scores during the drawn third Test at the Gabba.

Indian Cricket In 2024: Painful Trophy Wait Ends But Loss At Home Triggers Transition Talk

The monkey was finally off India's back in a roller-coaster 2024 when the financial giants of international cricket ended a 13-year wait for a world title, lost a rare Test series at home and dealt with transition triggered by both expected and unexpected retirements by the stalwarts of the game. There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.

Arjun Tendulkar Achieves Key Career Milestone During Vijay Hazare Trophy

Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar, completed 50 wickets in white-ball cricket during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Arjun, who plays for Goa, went wicketless in the second game against Haryana but he was able to claim the milestone during the encounter against Odisha. The left-arm pacer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 auction, claimed three wickets against Odisha. The youngster started his T20 career with Mumbai but later moved to Goa. He has 51 wickets in 41 white-ball matches - 24 wickets in List A and 27 wickets in T20 cricket.

Australia's Head declared fit for Boxing Day test v India

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Greg Chappell Lauds Travid Heads Fearless Approach Against Jasprit Bumrah

Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has heaped praise on Travis Head for his audacious and effective approach against India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In his column for The Sydney Morning Herald, Chappell highlighted Head's ability to not just survive against Bumrah but also counter-attack, disrupting the rhythm of one of the world's most formidable bowlers. Head's performances against Bumrah stand out in a series where many batters have struggled against the Ahmedabad-born pacer's unorthodox action, searing pace, and pinpoint accuracy. Bumrah has picked up 21 wickets in three Tests at a jaw-dropping average of 10.90. Despite Bumrah dismissing Head twice, the left-hander has managed to score 83 runs off him at an average of 41.5 and a blistering strike rate of 91.2.

Harleen Deol's Ton Fuels 115-Run Win Over West Indies As India Clinch ODI Series

Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of India's 115-run win over the West Indies in the second Women's ODI in Vadodara. The victory also propelled India to an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Deol (115, 103b, 16x4) powered India's record-equalling 358 for five and she received ample support from Pratika Rawal (76, 86b, 10x4, 1x6), Smriti Mandhana (53, 47b, 7x4, 2x6) and Jemimah Rodrigues (52, 36b, 6x4, 1x6).

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on the performances of cricket's legendary "Fab Four"—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. Shastri delved into the fluctuating fortunes of these players in the longest format of the game and emphasised the resilience and hunger that still make Kohli and Smith dangerous opponents. While Root and Williamson have enjoyed a phenomenal 2024, scoring six and four Test centuries respectively, Kohli and Smith have managed only one each—both coming during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Root's prolific run in particular has solidified his place as one of the most consistent batters in modern cricket, while Williamson continues to exude elegance and composure at the crease.

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Vinod Kambli 'Stable' After Major Health Scare, Receives Rs 5 Lakh Aid From...

"On The Precipice Of History": Australia Great On Young Debutant Sam Konstas

Indian Cricket In 2024: Painful Trophy Wait Ends But Loss At Home Triggers Transition Talk

Arjun Tendulkar Achieves Key Career Milestone During Vijay Hazare Trophy

Australia's Head declared fit for Boxing Day test v India

Greg Chappell Lauds Travid Heads Fearless Approach Against Jasprit Bumrah

Harleen Deol's Ton Fuels 115-Run Win Over West Indies As India Clinch ODI Series

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."