Shoaib Bashir has received his visa and he will link up with the England squad in India by the end of this weekend, announced the England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday evening. Although never in contention, the uncapped Somerset spinner was not available for selection for the series-opening Test match in Hyderabad, starting Thursday.…
Banking on spinners to weave their magic on turning pitches against England, Rohit Sharma’s Team India will also expect premier batters to deliver the goods in the absence of stalwart Virat Kohli. Former India skipper Kohli has opted out of the first two Tests against England for personal reasons. With Kohli only available for selection…
“Fad jara ehnu,” tweeted Yuvraj Singh in Punjabi a couple of hours after Shubman Gill smashed 96 off 59 to lead Gujarat Titans to a hard-fought win against Punjab Kings. It loosely translates to “catch him, man”. The message was for Abhishek Sharma. Yuvraj, the Player of the Tournament in India’s 2011 World Cup-winning campaign…
The second T20I between India and Afghanistan held special significance for Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Returning to the shortest format after an absence of over 14 months, Rohit achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in T20I history to reach 150 matches. The seasoned Indian batter had been away from the T20I format…
It’s a difficult thing to do but for a moment, leave aside what the batters must be thinking after the manic Day 1 of the India vs South Africa second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. Think about the fans. Everyone will have a story to tell. It was one of those “where were you…
Shaheen Shah Afridi hit back at those criticising him for resting from the third and final Test against Australia in Syndey. Afridi, Pakistan’s pace spearhead was rested from the Sydney Test keeping the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in mind. Afridi is supposed to lead Pakistan for the first time as their new T20I…
The entire Hazratganj stretch from Rovers crossing till DMs residence was thronged as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate New Year with friends and relatives. Hazratganj is one of the most preferred party locations in Lucknow and the heart of the city. Police security in Hazratganj, Lucknow, on New Year Eve. (HT Photo) Abhinav Sinha,…
The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute and Hospital (KSSSCIH) plans to start at least 8 operating theatres and add 350 more beds for patient admission in different departments, said director Prof RK Dhiman in a press statement issued by the KSSSCIH. (Sourced for representation) Bed capacity will go up from 32 to 60 beds…
Rajendra Bihari Lal, the vice chancellor of Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural, Technology and Science (SHUATS), Prayagraj, was arrested by police on Sunday following the registration of a new case against him at Naini police station earlier in the day. RB Lal was arrested from a guest house located near the university in Naini hours…
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said people should get rid of the mentality of slavery, be proud of their heritage and should have a sense of civic duty, working with unity and solidarity for the development of the country. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ in Lucknow on…
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a comprehensive audit of 129 private-run registered shelter homes for the old, orphans, widows, women, girls and differently abled functioning across the 75 districts of the state. These shelter homes are managed by different non-government organisations (NGOs). A shelter home in Uttar Pradesh. (For Representation) Director, women welfare, Sandeep…
The much-awaited annual Bengali Food Festival ‘Poush Parban’ was organised by Bengali Social and Cultural Association (BSCA) at Jagat Taran Golden Jubilee School here on Sunday. ‘Poush Parban’ organised by BSCA under way at Jagat Taran Golden Jubilee School on Sunday. (HT Photo) Assistant police commissioner Prayagraj Chirag Jain was the chief guest who along…
If it was former India head coach Ravi Shastri slamming India’s tactics of starting the second session of Day 2 with Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna instead of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, it was the legendary Sunil Gavaskar launching an attack on the body language of the Indian players in the morning session of…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was livid with Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after lunch on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Supersport Park in Centurion. The Test match hung in balance with South Africa at 49/1 after India put 245 on the board in their first innings. Considering the…
It was an innings laced with enormous composure and grit, as KL Rahul battled fierce spells and overcast conditions to notch his 8th Test century during the opening match of the series against South Africa in Centurion. This was his second three-figure mark in Tests at the venue, becoming the first overseas cricketer to achieve…
South Africa will welcome the return of pace ace Kagiso Rabada in its squad for the upcoming Test series opener against visitors India on Tuesday. After losing the One Day International (ODI) series to Rohit Sharma-less Team India, hosts South Africa will hope to restore parity by defeating the visitors in the two Tests. Pacer…
“Interesting playing XI, wonder what the thought process is,” former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said on-air after India announced its starting lineup for the second T20I of the three-match series between Suryakumar Yadav’s men and hosts South Africa on Tuesday. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad made way for Shubman Gill in the series decider of the South…
Team India was without pacer Deepak Chahar for the fifth and final T20I of the bilateral series against Australia as skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the tactical change for the hosts at the coin toss on Sunday. Rinku Singh’s quick-fire knock and Axar Patel’s bowling heroics powered Suryakumar’s Team India to a series-win triumph over Australia…