Cricket

Watch: Chris Gayle wins hearts with THIS kind gesture

Cricketer Chris Gayle became an internet sensation after a video of him paying for customers' fuel at a Jamaican gas station went viral. His kind gesture received praise from netizens. Known for his powerful batting, Gayle has a stellar cricket career with numerous international runs and accolades. His popularity and generosity continue to win hearts.

Rohit Sharma returns to T20I with two consecutive ducks

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a tough return to T20I, with consecutive ducks against Afghanistan. In the second match, he was dismissed by left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi. Despite frustration, Sharma reached a milestone, becoming the first player to feature in 150 T20I matches. India secured a series victory with a dominant win over Afghanistan.

Williamson labels Babar ‘big threat’ ahead of T20I series

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson considers Pakistani batsman Babar Azam a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series. Despite Babar's recent form slump, Williamson believes in his world-class abilities and expects him to bounce back. Williamson also acknowledges the strength of the Pakistani team and anticipates a tough series. The T20I series begins in Auckland on Friday.

Heinrich Klaasen retires from test cricket

Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from test cricket, despite being considered for the South African test team. The wicketkeeper-batter has excelled in white-ball cricket, with upcoming stints in global leagues. While he expresses fondness for red ball cricket, Klaasen looks forward to new challenges. Cricket South Africa plans to retain him for white ball cricket.

The time when two fans misbehaved with Umar Gul

Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul recalled confronting two fans who misbehaved with him at a Lahore restaurant. They taunted him while asking for an autograph, leading to a physical altercation. Gul admitted feeling bad about the incident but highlighted how fans can sometimes provoke such reactions.

T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule: India and Pakistan to lock horns on June 9

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will utilize three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean. The 20-over showcase will feature 41 matches across a 29-day period, with the tournament commencing on 1 June and ending with the final on 29 June in Barbados. Notable fixtures include the India-Pakistan clash on 9 June in Long Island.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor now own a cricket team

Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have announced their ownership of the Kolkata team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a pioneering tennis ball T10 cricket tournament played inside a stadium. They expressed their love for cricket, family tradition, and connection to Kolkata, emphasizing a shared commitment to inspiring new talent. A number of other Bollywood celebrities are also team owners in the tournament.

Pakistan, India placed in same group in T20 World Cup 2024?

Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to face each other in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. They are placed in the same group with United States, Canada, and Ireland. The tournament will mark their first meeting in an ICC event since 2023.

Watch: Virat Kohli plans Marco Jansen’s dismissal in second Test

A viral video shows India's Virat Kohli strategically planning South Africa's Marco Jansen's dismissal in the second Test. India delivered exceptional bowling performance, with Mohammed Siraj taking 6/15. However, India's batting struggles continued as they were dismissed for 153. Virat Kohli top-scored with 46. South Africa's pace trio bagged three wickets each.

Rohit Sharma expects ‘challenging’ Newlands as India look to level series

Rohit Sharma expects challenging conditions in Newlands as India seeks to level the series against South Africa. He anticipates the pitch to be similar to Centurion with significant grass cover. Sharma acknowledges the struggles of the inexperienced batters and believes they have the opportunity to learn and adapt in the upcoming game.