When a search for Sanju Samson led to Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar… and hockey

When a search for Sanju Samson led to Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar… and hockey

Three children sat beside the staircase leading up to the Ballroom at the Taj Mahal Palace, each wearing a Sanju Samson jersey and clutching a marker, waiting in hope of an autograph from the cricketer. The Sportstar Aces Awards had ended, the lights were dimming, and most guests had begun to drift away. But their…

25 years of India vs Australia Eden Gardens Test: And thus died the follow-on, or did it? | Cricket News

25 years of India vs Australia Eden Gardens Test: And thus died the follow-on, or did it? | Cricket News

While Mcgrath and Warne told Waugh to bat again as they were weary, Kasprowicz (in pic) said he was fine if the follow-on was enforced. He went on to regret the decision as he bowled 35 wicketless overs. (Getty Images) When Steve Waugh’s Australians arrived in India, riding a 15-match winning streak — extended to…

Last-over drama! Pakistan file complaint after controversial DRS decision in Bangladesh ODI | Cricket News

Last-over drama! Pakistan file complaint after controversial DRS decision in Bangladesh ODI | Cricket News

Bangladesh vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) The Pakistan national cricket team have reportedly filed a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid following a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the final over of the third ODI against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The dramatic moment occurred during the closing stages of the match,…

Big blow for New Zealand, star spinner ruled out of South Africa T20I series | Cricket News

Big blow for New Zealand, star spinner ruled out of South Africa T20I series | Cricket News

New Zealand vs South Africa New Zealand hit with a major injury set back as their star leg spinner is ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa after suffering a thumb injury during training.The leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, picked up the injury while bowling in a training session at Bay Oval on March…

Beyond the bling: Hardik Pandya remains India’s most reliable big-match allrounder | Cricket News

Beyond the bling: Hardik Pandya remains India’s most reliable big-match allrounder | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Of late, Hardik Pandya has been making headlines for reasons beyond cricket. His cosy celebrations with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after India’s triumph in the 2026 T20 World Cup drew criticism, with a Nagpur-based advocate even filing a police complaint. Reports of the allrounder buying a Rs 12-crore Ferrari 12Cilindri have…

‘Treat Pakistan matches like a comedy series’: Ex-cricketer slams team after series loss to Bangladesh | Cricket News

‘Treat Pakistan matches like a comedy series’: Ex-cricketer slams team after series loss to Bangladesh | Cricket News

BAN vs PAK (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan national cricket team following their 1–2 ODI series defeat against the Bangladesh national cricket team during the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026.The series loss triggered widespread criticism on social media, with Akmal’s fiery reaction also going viral after…

‘Has it really happened?’: Sanju Samson still in disbelief after India’s T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

‘Has it really happened?’: Sanju Samson still in disbelief after India’s T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

New Delhi: Indian men’s cricket team player Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson, the standout performer and Player of the Tournament in India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup victory, admitted he still wakes up in disbelief at winning the title on home soil. Yet, he is…

‘Jos Buttler’s form is pedestrian’: Ex-India cricketer sounds alarm on Gujarat Titans top order | Cricket News

‘Jos Buttler’s form is pedestrian’: Ex-India cricketer sounds alarm on Gujarat Titans top order | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted key concerns for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 season, pointing to their reliance on the top-order and star batter Jos Buttler’s lacklustre form as potential trouble spots.The Titans reached the IPL 2025 playoffs but fell to the Mumbai…

‘Worked so hard and it all came together’: Rahul Dravid on Sanju Samson’s unforgettable T20 World Cup run | Cricket News

‘Worked so hard and it all came together’: Rahul Dravid on Sanju Samson’s unforgettable T20 World Cup run | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, recently honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI’s annual awards function, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the opportunities he has had throughout his cricketing journey. Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid said, “I’m very…

‘The goal is to win the IPL trophy’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets Rajasthan Royals glory | Cricket News

‘The goal is to win the IPL trophy’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets Rajasthan Royals glory | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) U-19 World Cup sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who first made headlines at 14, is now turning his focus to the Indian Premier League, aiming to deliver a title-winning season for Rajasthan Royals.Sooryavanshi left fans in awe during IPL 2025 as the youngest centurion in the tournament, and earlier this year,…