cricket - players.bio

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Gabba, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting lavished praise on left-handed batter Travis Head, comparing him to former cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Ponting commended Head's bold batting approach and match-winning consistency during his conversation with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. Head delivered a remarkable performance in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, earning the Player of the Match award for his stunning 140, which helped level the series at 1-1.

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. India have won each of their last eight T20Is against the West Indies in the shortest format since November 2019. But to maintain this dominating run, India will have to dig deep from rapidly depleting reservoirs of both resources and confidence to keep the ship afloat.

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, was spotted in the stands on Day 1 of the third Test encounter between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Sara was cheering from the stands with former cricketers Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh sitting on the seats behind her. However, there was not much play in the first session of Day 1 as heavy rain impacted play and according to forecasts, couple of days' play can get affected by the rainfall and thunderstorms.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history. At just 18 years old, Gukesh's victory against reigning champion Ding Liren of China marked a monumental achievement, as he became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to hold the title.

"Nahi Ho Raha...": Jasprit Bumrah's Frustration Caught On Stump Mic During 3rd Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was heard complaining about the lack of swing during Day 1 of the third Test encounter against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Only 13.2 overs of play was possible in the first session of the match due to rain and the conditions were predominantly overcast. However, there was very little swing on offer for the fast bowlers and Bumrah was heard complaining about it on the stump mic. During the fifth over of the match, Bumrah tried to alter his length in order to find more movement off the pitch. However, he realised that there was no swing on offer.

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was booed heavily by a part of the crowd at The Gabba, Brisbane on Day 1 of the third Test match against Australia on Saturday. As Siraj got ready to bowl the second over of the Australian innings, boos rang from different parts of the ground. The reaction was because of the controversy surrounding Siraj and his send-off to Travis Head during the second Test match in Adelaide. Siraj and Head were both punished for the controversy with the India fast bowler ever receiving a 20 per cent fine while Head was sanctioned and awarded one demerit point.

Australia Star Responsible For Lights Going Off During 2nd Test Against India? Big Reason Revealed

The second Test match between India and Australia in Adelaide saw the lights go out on two occasions leading to disappointment for both players and fans. While India fast bowler Harshit Rana's reaction to the incident has already gone viral, experienced Australia spinner Nathan Lyon revealed the exact reason behind the events. During Day 1 of the third Test match in Brisbane, Lyon revealed that he wanted the lights to be on in the training pitches and asked the light coordinator to turn on the lights for him. However, the coordinator mistakenly hit the wrong button and the lights for the main ground were turned off.

Reeza Hendricks' Maiden T20I Ton Seals Series Win For South Africa vs Pakistan

With his maiden T20I ton, Reeza Hendricks lifted South Africa to its first T20I bilateral series win since August 2022, as the Proteas celebrated a 7-wicket win in the second match against Pakistan at the SuperSport Park. South Africa needed something special from its players after Pakistan hammered 206/5 on the board. With David Miller out of the fray, all eyes were on South Africa's playing XI, contemplating who could rise to fill in his role. The question remained unanswered until Hendricks walked in to decide the fate of the game. His exploits with the bat handed Rob Walter his first T20I series win since taking over the white-ball coaching role in March 2023.

Contacts

Cricket Sport News

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet Kaur's India Face Gritty West Indies

Sara Tendulkar Spotted Cheering For India During 3rd Test Against Australia

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

"Nahi Ho Raha...": Jasprit Bumrah's Frustration Caught On Stump Mic During 3rd Test Against Australia

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

Australia Star Responsible For Lights Going Off During 2nd Test Against India? Big Reason Revealed

Reeza Hendricks' Maiden T20I Ton Seals Series Win For South Africa vs Pakistan