SPORTS

Ken Williamson Equals Virat Kohli's 29 Test Centuries
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Remarkably, Williamson reached this landmark in his 95th Test match, completing the feat in 16 innings fewer than Kohli, who accomplished his 29 Test centuries in 111 innings against West Indies. Notably, Williamson's achievement also puts him on par with the legendary Don Bradman, who had amassed 29 centuries from 52 Test matches at the time of his retirement.
Virat Kohli Opts for White-Ball Rest in South Africa Tour, Set to Play in Test Matches: Report
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Kohli has communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he won't be participating in the white-ball matches during the South Africa tour. The tour kicks off with a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-game ODI series, culminating in the Boxing Day and New Year Tests at Centurion and Cape Town.
Rahul Dravid to continue as Team India head coach as BCCI extends his contract
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Rahul Dravid took over as the head coach in 2021, succeeding Ravi Shastri, and his initial two-year term concluded with the recent ODI World Cup. The support staff, comprising Vikram Rathour (batting coach), Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), and T Dilip (fielding coach), also had their contracts extended.
Ind vs Aus, 3rd T20I: Glenn Maxwell's Record Century Matches Rohit Sharma's Feat in Australia's Nail-biting Win
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Entering the fray during the final over of the Powerplay, Maxwell took charge as Travis Head had already laid a solid foundation for the run-chase. With Marcus Stoinis struggling to find his rhythm, the responsibility to accelerate fell squarely on Maxwell's shoulders, as noted by the ICC.
Shubman Gill Takes Over as Captain of Gujarat Titans after Hardik Pandya's Shift to Mumbai Indians
Newsmen Sports Desk -
“I am delighted and proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and thank the franchise for their trust in me to lead such a fine team. We have had two exceptional seasons and I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket,” remarked Gill.
Ishan Kishan: I Felt a Bit Disappointed Sitting Out During the World Cup, but I'm Making the Most of This Opportunity
Newsmen Sports Desk -
​​​​​​​Despite sitting out most of the World Cup after playing just two matches, Kishan stayed mentally fresh and capitalized on his current chances in the ongoing T20I series against Australia.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Be Fearless, Take the Bowlers On, Was Fully Sure of My Decisions
Newsmen Sports Desk -
His aggressive innings propelled India to a formidable 235 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for a comprehensive 44-run victory as Australia was restricted to 191/9.
IPL Update: Hardik Pandya Moves to MI, Cameron Green Heads to RCB
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Hardik Pandya's stint with GT has been noteworthy, spanning two impactful years where he led the team admirably.
Sanjay Manjrekar Notes Minor Weaknesses in India’s Game During the World Cup Final
Newsmen Politics Desk -
He mentioned that while India had successfully managed their limitations throughout the tournament, the final exposed their vulnerabilities, especially in terms of batting depth.
Darren Bravo Takes Break from West Indies Cricket Post Omission from ODIs Against England
Newsmen Sports Desk -
Bravo expressed his frustration with the lack of communication and felt left in the dark regarding his future in international cricket.
Advertisement