NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker‘s name going missing from the recommendation list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award is not the first instance of its kind.Manu created history at the Paris Olympics earlier this year after clinching back-to-back bronze medals in the women’s individual 10m air pistol and in the mixed team event partnering

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team practiced on used pitches and will receive new pitches for Tuesday’s training session ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne, which is a Boxing Day

Shubman Gill. (Photo by Santanu Banik/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In response to India batter Shubman Gill‘s dismal performance abroad, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting stated the 25-year-old needs to back himself a little more in order to get results.Gill has amassed 866 runs at an average of 45.52 in 21 innings in 12 Test matches

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prior to the Boxing Day Test, India captain Rohit Sharma maintained the suspense surrounding his batting position by dismissing concerns over a knee injury he sustained during practice on Tuesday, stating everything was OK. During Sunday’s training session at the MCG, Rohit was struck in the

Virat Kohli‘s form remains the centre of attention as India and Australia get ready for another battle in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, which stands level at 1-1 with all to play for. Kohli has had an up and down tour so far, starting it with a century in the Perth

Albano Olivetti and Yuki Bhambri (Photo Source: X) While settled is not a space athletes would choose for themselves given that the race is all about moving forward, it’s equitable usage in the world of doubles and partnerships. Ask Yuki Bhambri.The 32-year-old, mid-career in the two-man team game, played alongside seven partners before settling with

FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma was a picture of confidence at the pre-match conference on Tuesday.Addressing reporters, the Indian captain lauded his team for the brilliant

Representational photo (Getty Images) In a Senior Women’s Trophy match on Monday, the Bengal team broke the record for the highest successful run-chase in List-A women’s cricket.The team successfully chased down a target of 390 against Haryana in Rajkot, which broke the previous record in the name of Northern Districts, who chased 309 runs against

Sam Konstas is set to make his Test debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. (Image: X) Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas is set to debut in the Boxing Day Test, becoming the 468th Australian men’s Test cricketer. This will make him the youngest Australian Test debutant since Pat Cummins in 2011.Konstas’s inclusion