Cooper Connolly's strike hit the roof of the stadium, injuring Kane Richardson in the process.© X (Twitter) A rather interesting and rare incident took place at the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 season, when a ball was hit straight onto the roof of a cricket ground. The Docklands Stadium in Melbourne is …
It is Christmas time, and the celebrations are incomplete without Santa Claus. But have you ever wondered how a character, also known as Father Christmas, that had nothing to do with Christmas became an integral part of it?Who is Saint Nicolas To start with, contrary to the popular belief that Santa Claus is an imaginary …
India captain Rohit Sharma and other members of the batting unit had to begin their nets session in Melbourne on 'not-so-useful' pitches. The training surfaces on offer to the Indian team were much different in comparison to the actual wickets that are prepared for the match. With the ball keeping low, Rohit even …
Mohammad Amir feels Virat Kohli can't be compared to anyone.© AFP Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled India star batter Virat Kohli as the greatest player of the current generation. Amir, who has been one of Kohli's biggest admirers throughout his career, has laughed off …
Australia fast-bowler Sean Abbott was effusive in his praise for Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the current generation is seeing a master at work, adding that his unusual bowling action being never tinkered is a big blessing. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy currently locked at 1-1, Bumrah has picked an impressive 21 wickets, while …
Big milestones are available for Australian stars Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins to hunt during the Boxing Day Test against India, the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the superstars aiming to continue their brilliant run in the much-anticipated match. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be playing …
Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricket world after the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane as he announced his retirement from international cricket. Being the highest wicket-taker among active bowlers with 537 scalps, many expected Ashwin, 38, to continue for some more time. However, he retired with two Tests left in the ongoing …
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With a sudden surge of Christmas decorations, themed-parties invitations, cake-mixing ceremonies, and even Christmas movies on OTT platforms - the festive vibe is running high. But just like every other festival, Christmas is also deeply rooted in age-old traditions. The festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Jesus …
Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services, while all-round show from Utkarsh Singh and a fine 134 from Ishan Kishan highlighted Jharkhand's eight-wicket win against Manipur in Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Gaikwad struck 11 sixes and 16 fours during his 74-ball knock as Maharashtra scored …
Sean Abbott and Beau Webster are linked by a common thread. They are just about there but not quite there when it comes to selection in Australia's final Test eleven. They get summoned for national duty, attend nets and then go back to domestic commitments, only to be called back again raising hope …
