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Ahead of Ind vs Pak match, Rohit calls NY pitch curator ‘confused’

New York: Still baffled by the Nassau County ground’s unpredictable pitch, India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said he has no idea what to expect from it in the T20 World Cup…
T20 WC: Spotlight on NY pitch as India take on Pakistan

New York: A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan’s vulnerable state and lack of familiarity with the tricky conditions here when the traditional rivals lock horns…

Spirited Afghans clip Kiwi wings, secure 84-run upset win in T20 World Cup

Georgetown: A determined Afghanistan rode on splendid spells from their skipper Rashid Khan and left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi to stun an under-prepared New Zealand by 84 runs and make a strong case…
Flight of vanity? India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ticket listed on resale market for $175,400

New York: Is there something magical about Seat 30 in Row 20 of Section 252 at the T20 World Cup stadium in East Meadow? Or is it a reseller’s flight of vanity?…
Mohammed Siraj flaunts new expensive Rolex watch, check price

Hyderabad: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has become a household name not just for his exceptional performances on the cricket field, but also for his extravagant lifestyle. Known for his relentless energy on…
Organisational flaws visible in the T20 World Cup in US; ICC must address them

Surprises add spice in sports competitions and the victory of the USA over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup gave the local fans plenty to cheer about. However, no one wants unpleasant surprises…
T20 WC: Babar admits complacency after upset loss to USA

Dallas: Left stunned by the Super Over defeat to USA in their T20 World Cup opener, an upset Pakistan captain Babar Azam conceded that his side was guilty of taking things “a…

Newcomers USA record historic win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Dallas: Newcomers USA on Thursday shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over to record their biggest win in a T20 World Cup match that reflected the shambolic state of affairs in…
India’s Atiqa Mir finishes third overall in DAMC Championship 2024 UAE

Dubai: Atiqa Mir continued her fine run of impressive performances in the DAMC (Dubai Autodrome Championship) finishing third overall in the championship. She achieved this feat despite missing the fourth round of…
ICC T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan ‘our Super Bowl’, says Shahid Afridi

New York: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup as cricket’s version of the ‘Super Bowl’. India will take on Pakistan…
Doordarshan to telecast ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches

New Delhi: National broadcaster Doordarshan will telecast all the matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup being organised in the USA and Caribbean on its DD Free Dish platform. Prasar Bharati…
Kedar Jadhav announces retirement from all forms of cricket

New Delhi: India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav on Monday, June 3, announced retirement from all forms of cricket. The 39-year-old took to social media to announce his decision, sharing a slideshow of photos…
MTCWA is grooming kids to be successful in life and sports

There was a time when Hyderabad and Secunderabad used to produce top class sportsmen and women in different games. There were excellent football players who made the country proud, many superb volleyball players, badminton…
We have not really nailed down our batting unit: Rohit Sharma

New York: The Indian team is yet to “nail” its batting line-up for the T20 World Cup and much shouldn’t be read into the think tank’s decision to send Rishabh Pant at…
12-year-old Indian-American boy finishes 2nd in Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, a 12-year-old Indian-American boy hailing from Texas, finished in 2nd place in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee held on May 29-30. He became the first-ever Muslim boy to have…