Author: Tahir

In an exciting display of sportsmanship, Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah engaged in a fun-filled game of cricket with NFL linebacker Micah Parsons in Dallas. The interaction between the two athletes, which began earlier this year during the T20 World Cup, has brought joy to fans across social media. As the world celebrated the thrilling moments of the T20 World Cup, Bumrah and Parsons’s lighthearted encounter stood out. Ahead of India’s match against the USA, Bumrah had the opportunity to meet Parsons, and their friendly banter set the stage for a memorable cricket session. Recently, the NFL’s official Instagram account…

Rawalpindi, At the end of day one of the third Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan found themselves trailing by 194 runs in response to England’s total of 267. The hosts reached 73-3 in 23 overs at stumps, with Shan Masood (16*, 32b) and Saud Shakeel (16*, 34b, 1×4) holding the crease. Sajid Khan led Pakistan’s bowling efforts, claiming his third five-wicket haul in Test cricket with figures of 6-128. Despite this, England’s innings was anchored by half-centuries from Jamie Smith (89 off 119, 5x4s, 6x6s) and Ben Duckett (52 off 84, 4x4s, 1×6), while Gus Atkinson made a…

Washington Sundar delivered a remarkable performance, claiming a career-best 7 wickets for 59 runs, as New Zealand collapsed from 197 for 3 to be bowled out for 259 on the opening day of the second Test in Pune. India ended the day at 16 for 1, trailing by 243 runs. Sundar’s achievement marked the first five-wicket haul for an Indian spinner at this venue, overshadowing half-centuries from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra earlier in the day. Drafted into the squad just days before the match, Sundar replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. India also made two additional changes, bringing…

Pakistan’s head coach, Jason Gillespie, has voiced his frustrations regarding the limited scope of his role, underscoring the importance of effective communication. Recently, Gillespie and team captain Shan Masood were removed from the selection panel, a move that left Gillespie feeling that his current position “wasn’t what he signed up for,” yet he remains willing to adjust. In an interview with Sky Sports, Gillespie stated, “Frustrations can arise from time to time. When I joined Pakistan cricket, I was informed about a long-term vision, and clear communication was essential. I emphasized this aspect, and understandably, I can get frustrated if…

England has announced the inclusion of Jordan Cox and Rehan Ahmed in their white-ball teams for the upcoming Caribbean tour, which kicks off next Thursday. Currently part of the England Test squad in Pakistan, Cox is expected to return home after the first day of the series decider in Rawalpindi. He will then join the white-ball team for their departure to Antigua on Monday. Rehan, who is set to play in the third Test, will arrive in the Caribbean later and is unlikely to participate in the opening ODI against the West Indies on Thursday. Cox, a wicketkeeper-batter from Essex,…

Kagiso Rabada delivered a stellar performance, taking six wickets to help South Africa secure their first Test victory in Asia since 2014. South Africa comfortably chased down a target of 106 runs, finishing at 106 for 3 in just 22 overs and sealing the match before lunch on the fourth day in Mirpur. In their first innings, South Africa scored 308, led by Kyle Verreynne’s impressive 114 and Wiaan Mulder’s 54. Bangladesh, batting first, managed just 106 runs, with Mulder taking 3 for 22 and Rabada contributing 3 for 26. In their second innings, Bangladesh made 307, with Mehidy Hasan…

Jamie Smith’s impressive innings of 89 provided England with a solid foundation on the first day of the third Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. This came despite Sajid Khan’s outstanding performance, where he claimed six wickets, leaving England all out for a total of 267. Joining forces with Gus Atkinson, who scored 39, Smith engineered a remarkable seventh-wicket partnership of 107 runs that had the Pakistani bowlers on the back foot after a dominant start in the morning. His innings included 11 boundaries, with six of them being sixes, a record for an English player in Asia. This was also…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest Test player rankings. In the Test batting category, England’s Joe Root retains the top position, while New Zealand’s Kane Williamson holds the second spot. England’s Harry Brook is ranked third, and India’s Rishabh Pant has climbed three places to secure the sixth position. Virat Kohli has dropped one spot to eighth, and Babar Azam has fallen four places to nineteenth. Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis has advanced one position to tenth, while England’s Ben Duckett has moved up three places to eleventh. Salman Ali Agha has made significant progress, climbing eight spots…

Sri Lanka clinched a commanding five-wicket win over the West Indies in their latest outing, finishing at 190 for 5 after dismissing the opposition for 189 all out. The match, played in challenging conditions, showcased impressive performances from both teams, particularly from Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga. The West Indies’ innings featured a noteworthy 119-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie, providing a glimmer of hope for the team after they struggled early on. However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Asitha Fernando, delivered a brilliant display to restrict their opponents to…

New Zealand captain Tom Latham is hopeful that the turning pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune could work in their favor during the second Test against India. While there has been much speculation about the slow, dry black-soil surface expected for the match, Latham emphasized his team’s ability to adapt rather than focus on conditions beyond their control. “Whatever we are presented with, it’s about trying to adjust as quickly as possible,” Latham said on the eve of the match. “We can’t control the pitch, but we have to adapt on the go. If it does turn…