Faf du Plessis celebrates after taking a sensational catch to dismiss Michael Bracewell in the match between Texas Super Kings (TSK) and MI New York (MINY) in the Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics) Faf du Plessis took a stunning catch to dismiss Michael Bracewell in the second match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) on Friday…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title when they beat Punjab Kings in the final. (AP) The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings has established a new television viewership record in India, drawing 169 million viewers according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data. The June 3 match, which…
Agni Chopra of MI New York (Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for MLC) Agni Chopra’s name is suddenly everywhere in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, but his story is as unique as his name. Many know him as the son of famous Bollywood filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and popular film critic Anupama Chopra. But…
Steve Smith dislocated his finger during a catch attempt in the World Test Championship final. (AP) Australia cricketer Steve Smith’s participation in the upcoming West Indies Test tour is uncertain after he suffered a compound dislocation of his finger during the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on day three, following a dropped catch off…
In October 2026, the ICC and MCC will introduce a new catching rule in cricket, disallowing ‘bunny-hop’ catches where fielders jump from outside the boundary to touch the ball. Fielders can still push the ball from within the boundary, step out, and dive back in to complete a catch. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and…
South Africa batting chief Ashwell Prince said captain Temba Bavuma was approaching a “defining moment” in his career after the batter’s gutsy innings on Friday helped take the Proteas to the brink of World Test Championship final glory against Australia at Lord’s. Aiden Markram led the way with an unbeaten century but the opener received…
South Africa’s Aiden Markram with Temba Bavuma (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australian assistant coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged South Africa’s strong position in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s after day three, with the Proteas requiring just 69 runs with eight wickets remaining. Aiden Markram’s historic century and his unbeaten 143-run partnership with captain Temba…
Aiden Markram (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) South Africa’s batting coach Ashwell Prince praised opener Aiden Markram as the “man for the big occasion” after his unbeaten century put the Proteas in a commanding position against Australia on day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. South Africa, chasing 282 for victory, reached 213 for…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal was 21 when he made his Test debut under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. In the match against the West Indies in Roseau, a nervous but determined Jaiswal was asked to open the innings alongside him.Facing his first delivery, Kemar Roach banged in a…
