By the time Ben Stokes extended his hand, England had exhausted its. The host had tried swing, seam, short balls, and long spells. It had coaxed, cajoled, and, as the final hour arrived, hoped. And yet, as the England captain approached India’s unbeaten pair of Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja with an offer of truce…
India captain Shubman Gill said it would be a big deal for the team if pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah manages to play the series-deciding fifth Test despite the team’s original plan to restrict him to three matches. Bumrah, who suffered a stress reaction earlier in the year, was initially scheduled to feature in only three…
Rishabh Pant’s foot injury during the fourth Test raised questions about whether teams should be allowed to have substitutes who can bat or bowl in case someone is unable to continue owing to some serious injury. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir isn’t averse to the idea. “I’m all for it. If the umpires and the…
Rishabh Pant, who sustained a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the series. The BCCI, in a statement, said the medical team will continue to monitor his progress. The statement also confirmed the selection of N. Jagadeesan…
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern cricket, reinvention is a necessity – even for players as experienced as India’s Deepti Sharma. The spin all-rounder burst onto the scene as an eager 17-year-old back in 2014, ready to shoulder responsibility. But over time, her form with the bat dipped, leading to a middling batting average, a…
The men’s Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council has revealed. Here’s a look at India’s full list of matches in the key event ahead of the T20 World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year. India, Pakistan,…
Ben Stokes on Saturday completed 7,000 runs in Test cricket during the fourth day of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester. The England captain is only the third player to record 7,000 runs and 200 wickets in Tests. Only Jacques Kallis and Garfield Sobers had achieved the feat before…
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the T20I Tri-Series final between New Zealand and South Africa, being held at Harare Sports Club. Preview New Zealand and South Africa will lock horns in the final of the T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. The Kiwis will look to continue their unbeaten run in…
R Sai Kishore was in the action with both bat and ball in Surrey’s match against Yorkshire in the County Championship. The Tamil Nadu all-rounder came to the crease with his side 55 runs behind and produced a 19-ball 18 with one six and one four to help Surrey take a first-innings lead. Sai Kishore…
Joe Root’s love affair with Old Trafford continued as his milestone-laden century put England on top in what could possibly be the series-deciding Test. Making the most of the bright sunshine and favourable conditions, Root (150, 248b; 14×4) brought up his 38th Test century and on the way, became the second-highest run-scorer in the history…