Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

Jammu and Kashmir made headlines on Day 3 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy round with a memorable victory over a star-studded Mumbai side, marking their first win against them in over a decade. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s resilient second-innings century at the Chinnaswamy Stadium went in vain as Punjab suffered a crushing defeat to Karnataka by an innings and 207 runs. Bengal suffered a humiliating 283-run loss to Haryana, while Gujarat wrapped up their match against Uttarakhand with ease. Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir Mumbai were bowled out for 290 in their second innings, setting Jammu & Kashmir a target of…

Day 2 of the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 mirrored the disappointments of the opening day for some of Indian cricket’s marquee names. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant once again failed to make an impression with the bat, leaving fans yearning for the brilliance they are known for. However, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the standout performer, continuing his sublime form against Delhi. The seasoned all-rounder showcased his mastery with the ball, claiming his 10th ten-wicket haul in first-class cricket, which included the prized scalp of Pant. His heroics powered Saurashtra to a resounding ten-wicket victory over…

The sixth round of the Ranji Trophy unfolded with an air of anticipation, but the stage reserved for Indian cricket’s biggest stars turned into a gallery of missed opportunities. Names like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant, fresh from their exploits in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, took centre stage but failed to make an impact with the bat. Amidst the star-studded stumbles, Ravindra Jadeja stood out, showcasing his all-round prowess. The wily left-armer spun a web to claim a five-wicket haul, and his brisk 36-ball 38 added valuable runs to his team’s tally, proving once again why he…

India’s spinners, led by the magical Varun Chakravarthy, wove a web of deception to stifle England, restricting them to a modest 132. Then, like a firework illuminating the night, Abhishek Sharma blazed his way to a sparkling 79, steering India to a commanding seven-wicket victory. With this emphatic performance, the hosts claimed a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Dew played a big role in the game and influenced team selection. Winning the toss, India opted to field. While India included two specialist spinners in their line-up, England relied on a three-pronged pace attack. Before the dew took effect,…

In what comes as a huge boost, Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy next month, along with Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj and Sanju Samson have been left out, as revealed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma during a media briefing in Mumbai on January 18. The same squad will also feature in the three-match ODI series against England, which serves as India’s final preparation before the Champions Trophy. Harshit Rana has been included specifically for the England ODIs, while Bumrah will be unavailable for at least…

South Africa have suffered a big setback ahead of this year’s Champions Trophy, with fast bowler Anrich Nortje ruled out due to a back injury. The 31-year-old underwent scans on Monday afternoon, which confirmed the severity of the injury, also sidelining him from the ongoing SA20 tournament. Nortje’s inclusion was a key highlight of South Africa’s squad announcement on January 13, alongside the return of Lungi Ngidi. During the squad announcement, Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter backed Nortje to be fit in time for the eight-team tournament. However, just 48 hours later, a CSA statement confirmed that the scans revealed…

Without their pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, India faced an uphill battle, defending a modest target of 162 in the fourth innings. However, their hopes of a miracle did not materialise as Australia launched a blistering counterattack, chasing down the target in just 27 overs. The six-wicket victory not only sealed the match but also secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia, their first triumph in the series in over a decade. Australia’s openers, Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja, capitalised on wayward bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna early in the innings. The Indian pacers struggled with their lines, frequently drifting…

Day two at the SCG turned into a bowler’s paradise, with 15 wickets falling in such fast-paced fashion that it gave the series-deciding fifth Test a lottery-like atmosphere. India put on an impressive display to bowl out Australia for 181 in their first innings, securing a narrow four-run lead. However, their aggressive approach in the second innings backfired as they stumbled to 141/6, managing to extend their lead to 145 runs. Both teams’ batters struggled to navigate a pitch that continued to misbehave. What started as a promising day for the visitors ended in frustration as their batting line-up faltered…

On a green pitch, and under overcast skies, India’s decision to bat didn’t work as they were bundled out for 185. Australia’s disciplined and relentless bowling attack once again highlighted the frailties in India’s batting lineup. In the dim light of the closing minutes, India had a brief 15-minute window to make an impact with the new ball. Jasprit Bumrah delivered in style, removing Usman Khawaja with the final ball of the day in a dramatic last over, leaving Australia at 9/1 at stumps. When Bumrah walked out for the toss as India’s captain, it sent ripples through the cricketing…

In front of a record attendance at the MCG, the Australian bowlers triggered a collapse, taking seven wickets for just 34 runs in the final session, which helped the hosts wrap up a famous win over India by 184 runs as they head to Sydney with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After losing three wickets in the final session, India’s approach clearly shifted toward securing a draw. With just 38 overs to bat, seven wickets in hand, and set batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant at the crease, the game appeared to be heading for a stalemate. Both…