Author: Tharun

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is geared up for their third FIH Pro League 2023/24 encounter against Australia at Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Having commenced the season with a 4-1 triumph over Spain and a thrilling 2-2 (4-2 SO) shootout win against the Netherlands, the team is aiming to maintain their winning momentum. Chief Coach Craig Fulton reflected on the team’s performance, stating, “It’s been a good showing so far, but there’s room for improvement. Playing consecutive matches against top teams is challenging, but with a good break to recover, our focus is on the last two games in Bhubaneswar.”…

In a remarkable Marsh Cup victory, Alex Carey, the 32-year-old Test wicketkeeper, equaled the List A world record by taking eight catches in an innings for South Australia against Queensland. This outstanding feat occurred in Carey’s first 50-over game since being dropped from the Australian side at the World Cup in India. The wicketkeeper’s exceptional performance was complemented by player of the match Jordan Buckingham, who secured a career-best 6 for 41 in Queensland’s total of 218. Carey’s eight catches in an innings equaled the List A world record previously achieved in English domestic cricket by Derek Taylor in 1982…

New Zealand has welcomed back Trent Boult for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup. The left-arm seamer will play in the second and third T20Is, marking his return to the national team since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Boult’s inclusion provides a significant boost to New Zealand, especially with regular captain Kane Williamson on paternity leave and premier all-rounder Daryl Mitchell undergoing rehab for a foot injury. The absence of Mitchell opens the door for a potential T20I debut for big-hitting all-rounder Josh Clarkson, who has impressed with a…

In the latest squad announcement for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket selectors made significant changes, notably omitting Shakib Al Hasan from the ODI and T20I squads due to an eye condition. Shakib recently expressed concerns about his batting performance and shuffled his batting position for Rangpur Riders in a BPL game. Chief selector Minhajul Abedin, concluding his eight-year tenure, revealed the squads, opting for six changes. Vice-captain of the T20I side, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, along with Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Rony Talukdar were excluded. Instead, Anamul Haque, Mohammad Naim, Mahmudullah, Taijul…

New Zealand started strongly in response to South Africa’s 242, reaching 145 for 3 before collapsing to 211 on the second day in Hamilton. Dane Piedt, playing his first Test since 2019, claimed his best figures of 5 for 89, putting South Africa in a commanding position with a 31-run lead. The collapse saw New Zealand lose their last seven wickets within 68 runs. The downfall began with Tshepo Moreki dismissing Rachin Ravindra, followed by Tom Blundell playing on against Dane Paterson. Piedt then removed Glenn Phillips, and Will Young, struggling amidst wickets falling, was caught at long-on. Tim Southee…

England is contemplating a strategic shift for the third Test against India, with Mark Wood likely to rejoin the XI on a green-tinged Rajkot pitch. In the previous two Tests, England opted for just one seamer, with Wood featuring in the first match and James Anderson in the second. The decision for two quicks might result in one of the three spinners from the second Test, likely Shoaib Bashir, making way. Despite visa issues affecting Rehan Ahmed, he is expected to retain his place after a short-term solution was arranged by local authorities. Rehan Ahmed’s visa issue, related to possessing…

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 encounter, Patna Pirates orchestrated a remarkable come-from-behind victory, securing their spot in the playoffs with a 38-36 win over Telugu Titans at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. The clash showcased the resilience of Patna Pirates, who extended their unbeaten streak to eight games. Despite Patna Pirates entering the match as the in-form team with a seven-game unbeaten run, Telugu Titans took control early on. Pawan Sehrawat, the skipper of Telugu Titans, spearheaded the onslaught with two consecutive multi-point raids, leading to a swift All-Out within four minutes. Telugu Titans established a…

In the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 encounter, Match 119 will feature a face-off between Patna Pirates and Telugu Titans at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on February 13, scheduled to commence at 08:00 PM IST. Patna Pirates enter this match buoyed by a convincing 44-23 triumph over U Mumba on February 10, marking their 10th victory of the season. Meanwhile, Telugu Titans faced a setback in their last outing, succumbing to a 35-55 defeat against Bengal Warriors on the same day. Examining their head-to-head history, Patna Pirates and Telugu Titans have clashed 22 times in Pro Kabaddi…

The Bengal Warriors showcased their dominance in Pro Kabaddi compelling 46-34 triumph over U Mumba at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, taking a significant step towards qualifying for the playoffs. The raiding trio of Maninder Singh (10 points), Nitin Kumar (8 points), and S Vishwas (8 points) played a pivotal role in securing the victory. The Warriors initiated an electric start, securing six unanswered points within the opening five minutes, establishing an early lead before U Mumba could make their mark on the scoreboard. The momentum continued as the Warriors executed the first All-Out of the game, propelling them to an…

Arjun Deshwal stellar performance propelled the Jaipur Pink Panthers to a convincing 67-30 victory over the U.P. Yoddhas, securing a spot in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals. The match, held in Kolkata, showcased Deshwal’s dominance as he emerged as the top scorer with an impressive tally of 20 raid points, leading his team to a commanding win. The early moments of the game saw Mahipal contributing a couple of raid points, allowing the U.P. Yoddhas to take a slight lead at 3-2 in the 4th minute. However, the Jaipur Pink Panthers quickly retaliated, with Abhishek KS executing a…