India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, second right, and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando (78) exchange words (AP Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explanation for his heated exchange with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando has failed to convince former India cricketers, with Cheteshwar Pujara, WV Raman and Saba Karim criticising the opener for crossing the line during the second Test in … Read more
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, second right, and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando (78) exchange words. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo drew criticism from former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who warned the young opener that physical contact crosses … Read more
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England’s squad … Read more
Rishabh Pant added another milestone to his growing list of Test records as the India wicketkeeper-batter surpassed Australia legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.Pant’s aggressive approach once again came to the fore as he smashed two sixes during his … Read more
Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 headlines rain-hit Day 2. (ANI Photo) Dhruv Jurel produced a composed unbeaten century as India strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka, declaring their first innings at 503/9 before reducing the hosts to 8/2 at the close of a rain-interrupted second day. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115, his … Read more
Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century was as much about his roots as it was about his growing confidence with the bat.After completing a composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day, the India wicketkeeper-batter unveiled a tattoo on his left bicep carrying the words ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, a tribute to his … Read more
India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century as batting partner India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, watches during day two of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Off the pads and away it went in a flash for a boundary. The … Read more
Lancashire wicketkeeper-batter Joe Moores was dismissed in an unusual manner during their County Championship match against Northamptonshire, becoming only the 43rd batter in first-class cricket history to be given out for obstructing the field, Wisden reported.Moores had scored two runs in Lancashire’s second innings when the incident occurred in the 33rd over.Northamptonshire pacer Luke Procter … Read more
The ICC on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation (IANS Image) India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and handed one demerit point following their on-field altercation during … Read more
Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on his heated confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando, making a surprise comment on a social media video discussing their on-field spat during the opening day of the second … Read more