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Sarfaraz Khan reveals AB de Villiers' million-dollar praise
Sarfaraz Khan spent four seasons with the Royal Challengers Bangalore where he shared a dressing room with the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 05:41 PM IST
'He may play little cameo; disrupt Australia': Shastri's big call on India's XI
With a lot at stake, Rohit Sharma and the team management needs to put on a perfect playing XI for the Australia series and former head coach Ravi Shastri has a perfect suggestion for the team.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 05:11 PM IST
'Met Dhoni couple of days ago': Ganguly on MSD's role in Ishan Kishan's career
Speaking of Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni, pictures of the two former captains standing together and chatting had gone viral on social media a few days ago.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:45 PM IST
'He needs to wait': Ex-BCCI chief selector settles 'Kishan vs Bharat' debate
The former BCCI chief selector has weighed in on the 'KS Bharat vs Ishan Kishan' debate prior to the 1st Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 04:43 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Manraj, Rakshitha to spearhead Indian contingent at Dutch, German Junior event
Badminton Association of India had conducted a four day long selection trials process to pick the shuttlers for the year’s first two major Junior International Grand Prix events scheduled from March 1-12.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:23 PM IST
'Bigger than the Ashes': Smith, Warner on winning Test series in India
Steve Smith and David Warner are widely rated as the two best Australian batters of their generation but they have contrasting records in Test matches in India.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 04:25 PM IST
'Bumrah did not impress me at all. I suggested him to change his action but...':
Although, through his seven years of international cricket, Bumrah has emerged as an all-format genius, it wasn't a rosy start for Bumrah, who rather failed to impress a former India coach during his early days.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:12 PM IST
Cricket Australia's '36 all-out' tweet for India ahead of 1st Test creates storm
Ahead of the blockbuster series, Cricket Australia shared a throwback video of India's previous tour to the country. However, the video irked several Indian fans, which also included former cricketer Aakash Chopra.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 03:54 PM IST
'Virat loves to…': Bangar makes massive Kohli prediction for Test series vs AUS
Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has come up with a massive Kohli prediction for the Test series between India and Australia.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 03:15 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
He is a gun but four Tests is a long time: Khawaja opens up on Ashwin challenge
The series gets underway from Thursday in Nagpur and shots have already been fired from both camps. The chatter has mostly been around the Indian pitches as Australia also hired a R Ashwin “duplicate” to tackle the carrom-ball specialist in the blockbuster clash.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:39 PM IST
'Found him tough to face even in T20s': Watson's unknown villain for Australia
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia's biggest challenge on this tour of India would be negating India's spin threat of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:51 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Agar nahi aana toh bhaad mein jaaye': Miandad attacks BCCI over Asia Cup row
Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has launched a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over India's Asia Cup stance. Miandad wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action against the BCCI.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 03:52 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'I expected Yuvi to join but…': When Yuvraj Singh did not train with Virat Kohli
Yuvraj Singh's talent was not just limited to bowl and the bat, but he was also regarded as one of the most agile fielders, especially inside the 30-yard circle.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:40 PM IST
‘He should open with Rohit’: Harbhajan's clear-cut winner between Gill and Rahul
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on India's opener debate (Shubman Gill vs Kl Rahul) ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Who should open for India in the 1st Test? Harbhajan has a clear-cut winner.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 11:47 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Harry Kane breaks 53-yr-old record, joins exclusive club ft. Shearer, Rooney
Spurs produced a clinical show, which was led by their skipper Harry Kane, as they eked a crucial 1-0 win over defending champions Manchester City, an outcome that saw them move just one-point behind Newcastle United in the top four race.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 10:44 AM IST
'Shreyas smacked him in a side game': Karthik's warning for key Australia bowler
While a lot will depend on how Australia's batters fair in the spinning conditions, there will also be pressure on their spinners perform.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 10:43 AM IST
‘2-1 win for…’: Mahela Jayawardene drops epic Border-Gavaskar Trophy prediction
In conversation with popular sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene has revealed his prediction for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 01:52 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Mitchell Johnson shares game-changing advice for AUS ahead of 1st Test vs IND
Former Australian pacer and full-time cricket pundit Mitchell Johnson also reserved high praise for Nathan Lyon ahead of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 10:36 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'I will break Umran Malik's record': Pakistan rookie pacer's bold statement
While Umran Malik's thunderbolts has been the talk of the town in India, he has also gained immense fame across the border, which is renowned for producing world class pacers.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 11:15 AM IST
'Told you not to suggest such novice coaches': When Sridhar faced Shastri's ire
Sridhar, in his recently-published book 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team', revealed having faced Shastri's wrath during his early days which resulted in a sleepless night.
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 09:26 AM IST
‘We managed 250 on the board’: Pujara rates his ‘very special’ knock vs AUS
Cheteshwar Pujara was the vital cog in the Indian unit, when they toured Australia back in 2018-19 and defeated the Kangaroos 2-1 at their own backyard.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 07:32 AM IST
India vs Australia Women's WC warm-up Live Streaming: When and Where to watch
India vs Australia Women's warm-up match T20 World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: All you need to know about live streaming details, match timing and venue.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 07:21 AM IST
'Kohli told me 'I'll speak to Bumrah'. I said 'chhor de usey…': India pacer
2018 was a breakthrough year for Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket. However, there was one innings where Bumrah had failed to live up to expectation, leaving then India skipper Virat Kohli utterly upset at him before he was advised by a senior fast bowler to leave him alone.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 07:10 AM IST
‘Like a cup of tea that is being offered to everyone’: Ex-PAK captain slams ACC
The 2023 Asia Cup could be moved out of Pakistan with the BCCI reportedly reluctant to send a team to the country.
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 09:00 PM IST
How Sachin got ex-IND spinner to replicate Shane Warne ahead of iconic face-off
Amid Australia training with 'duplicate' Ashwin, a former India cricketer recalled that the legendary Sachin Tendulkar had done a similar ahead of his iconic face-off with Australia great Shane Warne.
Published on Feb 05, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Terror attack near stadium halts match; Babar, Afridi taken to safety
The Pakistan Cricket Board had organised the exhibition match between Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi after pressure from Baloch fans that Quetta also get the status of a PSL venue.
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Habitat for Humanity organises 4th edition of Charity Golf Tournament in Mumbai
The proceeds from the charity golf tournament will be used to build energy-efficient homes in Maharashtra.
Published on Feb 05, 2023 06:55 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, Mumbai
'Was watching T20 World Cup on TV and thinking...'
Ravindra Jadeja will be playing for India for the first time since August last year when they face Australia for the first Test.
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 06:45 PM IST
Tottenham vs Manchester City, Premier League Live Streaming: When and Where
Tottenham vs Manchester City, Premier League Live Streaming: All you need to know about live streaming details, match timing and venue.
Published on Feb 05, 2023 06:16 PM IST
Virat Kohli told Shastri 'Sabse mushkil hai isko khelna': Bharat Arun recalls
Imagine outsmarting Virat Kohli with the bowl in one of your very first face off and gaining a thumbs up for the performance. One would call it stuff of dreams, but a young India pacer dared to turn it into reality and the rest is history.
Published on Feb 05, 2023 05:26 PM IST
