Cricket
Williamson a true model for any youngster to emulate: VVS Laxman
On Monday, Williamson scored a brilliant ton in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Christchurch. On Day Two of the match, the number one ranked Test batsman batted in classic fashion to ease to his 24th Test century -- and first at Hagley Oval. Monday's century was Williamson's third consecutive century in as many Tests. Courtesy his 112 not out and Henry Nicholls' unbeaten 89, the Black Caps have attained a commanding position in the ongoing Test as they reached 286/3 in reply to Pakistan's 297.
Sourav Ganguly likely to be released from hospital on January 6
Noted cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty will pay a visit on Tuesday to see Sourav Ganguly at the hospital. So not tomorrow but hopefully he will be released the day after tomorrow, which is Wednesday, a member of the expert medical team treating the BCCI chief told mediapersons this afternoon. Ganguly on Saturday underwent angioplasty after he was admitted to a Kolkata hospital with complaints of chest pain.
AB de Villiers 'literally started crying' facing Asif, says Akhtar
Even bigger than Wasim Akram, the guy that I've seen bowling is Mohammad Asif. I have actually seen batsmen crying while facing Asif. Laxman once said 'how will I face this guy', AB de Villiers literally started crying during the Asian Test Championship, Akhtar said while speaking on Sports Today.
Sourav Ganguly tests negative for Covid-19; slept well, not feverish
Ganguly, 48, was admitted to a Kolkata hospital on Saturday afternoon after complaints of chest pain. The doctors said that Saturday night was "uneventful" and Ganguly "slept well". The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President had breakfast and tea in the morning and routine electrocardiogram (ECG) test done at 10 a.m. produced "satisfactory" results.
Sharma, Gill, Pant expected to play 3rd Test despite bubble inquiry: report
The five players, who were put in isolation after both the Australian and Indian cricket boards launched an investigation into a video showing them sitting indoors in a restaurant in Melbourne on Friday, have been asked to train separately from the rest of the squad and it could be possible that they will travel on Monday separately from the squad.
Ind vs Aus: India's batting at risk after five players put in isolation
With Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw and Navdeep Saini put in isolation after both the Australian and Indian cricket boards launched an investigation into a video showing them sitting indoors in a restaurant, India could end up being short on batting options for the third Test if the five players don't come out of isolation on time.
Injured Pak captain Azam out of 2nd Test vs New Zealand
Azam had fractured his right thumb during a net practice session during the build up to the T20 series against New Zealand that started on December 18. "We have seen improvement in Babar Azam's injury but he is yet to fully recover," team doctor Sohail Saleem said in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) statement.
5 India cricketers put in isolation as CA, BCCI probe their dine-out
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) were today alerted to a video post on social media that purported to show Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw and Navdeep Saini eating at an indoor venue in Melbourne on New Year's Day, a statement from Cricket Australia said.
I don't blame Kohli for being with his family, says Farokh Engineer
Kohli's decision was met with polarised responses from the cricket community and by Indian cricket fans on social media when it was first made public before the start of the series. India's dismal performance in the first Test in Adelaide, where they lost by eight wickets after being shot out for their lowest ever score of 36, added further fuel to the negative opinions.
Will play third Test even if I am not 100% fit, says David Warner
The Australia opening batsman, who was ruled out of the first two Test matches after suffering a groin injury during the second ODI on November 29, has undergone rehabilitation taking jabs, using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and penguin cryotherapy for quick recovery.
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